Page 1: Network Interface Unit
L A N / W A N POWER WV-CU20 Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Network Interface Unit Operating Instructions WJ-NT204 Model No. WV-CU20 WJ-NT204 (Transmitter) Network Interface Unit WJ-NT RING.VOL...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includ- ing amplifiers) that produce heat.
Page 3 Caution: Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read the label on the bottom. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
PREFACE ... 5 FEATURES... 5 PRECAUTIONS ... 6 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ... 7 Basic connection with WJ-NT204 Receiver... 7 Basic Connection with PC Browser ...8 Multi Site Connection ...9 Access from an Internet ... 10 MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ... 11 Front View ...
Page 5: Preface
The unit has serial and parallel interfaces to communicate with those peripherals. A Control site can be formed with a WJ-NT204 or a general purpose PC. It receives video and audio to check them on a video monitor or computer display while sending control...
Page 6: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS • Refer all work related to the installation of this prod- uct to qualified service personnel or system installers. • Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance. To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact qualified service personnel for maintenance.
Page 7: System Configuration
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION There are some system forms depending on the number of the sites, and the network routings. Basic Connection with WJ-NT204 Receiver In the basic connection, the Control site can connect to the Remote site all the time as necessary.
Page 8: Basic Connection With Pc Browser
Basic Connection with PC Browser Remote Site Control Site Combination Cameras (4) WJ-NT204 Network Interface Unit PC (Browser) (Transmitter) Ethernet LAN...
Page 9: Multi Site Connection
Control site is available as far as the Remote site is connected with less than 4 Control sites. Refer to Appendix for the right of the control. Remote Site 1 WJ-NT204 Remote Site 2 WJ-NT204 Remote Site 3...
Page 10: Access From An Internet
Access from an Internet The PC accesses to the Remote site via Internet. Remote Site Combination Cameras (4) WJ-NT204 Network Interface Unit (Transmitter) Global IP ADSL Internet Modem Modem TI Router etc. TI Router etc. Control Site 1 PC (Browser)
Page 11: Major Operating Controls And Their Functions
N. C. Network Interface Unit WJ-NT MODE RS-232C w er t y u i o HOST PORT Function Direction as seen from WJ-NT204 Receiver carrier Input detection Receiving data Input Sensing data Output Data connection ready Output Signal Ground –...
Page 12 !0 Mode DIP Switch [MODE] The default setting is marked with *. After changing the DIP switch, make sure to turn OFF the power switch once and then turn it ON, or press the RESET button to take in the new settings to the unit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Bit # Normal Operation *...
Page 13: Rear View
Rear View VIDEO @1 Video Input [VIDEO IN 1, 2, 3, 4] Connect a maximum of four Panasonic’s Combination Cameras in the Remote site where the unit is set to Transmitter mode. These BNC receive composite video signals from the cameras while the control commands (e.g., pan/tilt, focus, etc.) pass through these terminals.
Page 14 Controller. (RJ-11) #0 RS-485 Host Port [RS-485 HOST PORT] Use this when connecting with another WJ-NT204 unit to operate them from a single controller such as a PC through the RS-485 daisy chain. Make certain to set the DIP switch #9 on the front panel to OFF when using this port.
Page 15: Wv-Cu20 Remote Controller (Option)
The last called number is reset when the power of the WJ-NT204 is turned off. For camera selection, enter a camera number 1 through 5, then press this button.
Page 16 %9 Connection Port This port is used to connect with the REMOTE port on the rear of the WJ-NT204 Network Interface Unit. To connect to the unit, use a 6-conductor modular cable supplied as an accessory with the controller.
Page 17: Installations
INSTALLATIONS • The following installations should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers and should conform to all local codes. • For permanetly connected unit, a readily accessible disconnection device shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring: An ALL-POLE MAINS SWITCH with a contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole in the electrical installation of the building An easily accessible wall-outlet to unplug the power cord of the unit An easily accessible AC inlet to unplug the power cord of the unit...
Page 18: Mounting In The Rack
Mounting in the Rack Caution • Do not block the ventilation opening or slots on the cover which prevent the appliance from overheating. Always keep the temperature on the rack within 45°C (113°F). • Secure the rear of the appliance to the rack using the additional mounting brackets (procured locally) if the rack is subject to vibration.
Page 19: On The Remote Site (Transmitter)
On the Remote Site (Transmitter) Procure cables and connectors locally, when they are not supplied as standard accessories. For details on connections, refer to the manual provided with the device. Audio/Video Connection on the Remote Site 1. Camera Connections Connect the VIDEO IN terminals 1 through 4 to a maximum of 4 Combination cameras or ordinary cameras with coaxial cables and BNC connectors.
Page 20 2. Data Multiplex Unit Connections When the site contains Data Multiplex Units, connect these units with cameras as shown. Connect among the units, from SPOT IN to SPOT OUT, from VS/VD OUT to VS/VD IN, from SPOT SW IN to SPOT SW OUT. Also connections from SPOT OUT to VIDEO IN on the Network Interface Unit, and RS-485.connections are needed.
Page 21 3. Video Multiplexer Connections When the site contains the Video Multiplexer, connect it with cameras as shown. More connections are needed from MULTI SCREEN OUT to VIDEO IN 1, and RS-485 connections. Cameras VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO IN VIDEO (Transmitter) VIDEO Video Multiplexer WJ-FS416 or similar model SENSOR IN/TRIGGER OUT...
Page 22 When the site contains a System 550 Matrix Switcher, connect it with cameras as shown. Connect the VIDEO OUT on the MATRIX SWITCHER WJ-SX550 A/B with the VIDEO IN 1-4 on the WJ-NT204. Refer to the manual included in the WJ-SX550 A/B.
Page 23 5. Monitor Connections Monitor terminals are used mainly for maintenance pur- poses on the Remote site. Connect the MON/SPOT ter- minal to VIDEO IN on the monitor with a BNC cable, also between the AUDIO OUT and the AUDIO IN termi- nal with an audio cable.
Page 24 Control Device Connection on the Remote Site 1. SENSOR IN/TRIGGER OUT Connections Two connection examples are shown in this page, but there may be more applications. Consult the manuals included in the equipment for the system configuration you need. <First example> In the first example, a sensor input lets the Network Interface Unit supply the sensor-related camera picture to the MON/SPOT terminal.
Page 25 <Second example> In the second example there are 8 sensors relayed to a Video Multiplexer. The Video Multiplexer will enter the Alarm mode when an alarm is input. For more details, read the manual included in the Multiplexer. See page 26 for electrical specifications. Network Interface Unit SENSOR IN/TRIG OUT Sensor 8...
Page 26 Sensor In Trigger Out Specifications Pin# Name TRIGGER OUT 7 Open Collector Output, Low Active, Hold Time 300 ms, Controllable Capacity 25 V DC 50 mA maximum TRIGGER OUT 5 Same as TRIGGER OUT 7 TRIGGER OUT 3 Same as TRIGGER OUT 7 TRIGGER OUT 1 Same as TRIGGER OUT 7 Connect an Open Collector or non-voltage make-contact, Low Active ( 0.2 V), Hold Time 100 ms,...
Page 27 Clock adjust input terminal When this input terminal is closed, the clock incorporat- ed in the WJ-NT204 can be corrected. The electrical conditions are the same as those for parallel input. Closure should be maintained for more than 100 ms.
Page 28 Parallel In/Out Specifications Pin# Name Connect an Open Collector or non-voltage make-contact, Low Active ( 0.2 V), Hold Time 100 ms, Clock Adjust In Controllable Capacity 5 V DC maximum Open Collector Output, Low Active, Hold Time 300 ms, Controllable Capacity 25 V DC 50 mA maximum +12 V Out DC source for relay driving, Current pin#4+#19 50 mA Parallel Out 7...
Page 29 3. Data Communication Connection Connect the 10/100BASE-T terminal to an Ethernet with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable. Connect the RS-485 DATA PORT to other PS Use the REMOTE terminal to connect WV-CU20 Remote Controller with the supplied cable (6-conductor, straight wiring included in the WV-CU20) for maintenance.
Page 30 DIP Switch Setting on the Remote Site See the manual included in the peripheral equipment for more information on DIP switch settings. 1. WJ-NT204 The setting shown in the figure is applied when con- necting with PS Data devices such as Digital Disk •...
Page 31: On The Control Site (Receiver)
On the Control Site (Receiver) Connections on the Control site is outlined below in the figure. 1. MONITOR Connection Connect the MON/SPOT terminal to the monitor. Connect the AUDIO OUT terminal to the monitor. 2. PARALLEL IN-OUT Connections Connect the PARALLEL OUT terminals with Auxiliary devices (e.g., an electric lamp and a relay). These devices will be activated when optional switches connected to the PARALLEL IN terminals are closed on the Remote site.
Page 32: Pc Connection
DIP Switch Setting on the Control Site 1. Set the WJ-NT204 Rear DIP Switch as follows. This set- ting applies when connecting with PS such as System Controller on the Control site. Bit # 1: ON/OFF Termination, set to ON at the chain end of the RS-485 DATA line, other- wise OFF.
Page 33: Wj-Nt204 Setup Procedures
WJ-NT204 SETUP PROCEDURES Prior to Setup Turning On the Power 1. Confirm that the cameras and peripherals are connect- ed correctly and securely. 2. Turn on the power switches of all system components. 3. Connect the Remote Controller to the Network Interface Unit.
Page 34: Buttons Used For The Setup
Buttons Used for the Setup ONE TOUCH DIAL STEP 1 DIAL QUICK Numeric buttons PRESET Escape button MENU Menu button TELE WIDE Escape button [ESC]: Returns menu to the previous. Menu button [MENU]: Opens or closes the setup menu. Numeric buttons [0 - 9]: Enters numeric characters, e.g., for IP addresses, etc.
Page 35: Setup Menus
Setup Menus As shown below, tens of menus are provided to make setups as minute and convenient as possible. 000 TOP menu 100 CONFIGURATION 200 RECEIVING REGI. 300 DIRECTORY/ DIALING REGI. 400 SETUP 500 CONTROL (Transmitter only) 500 REMOTE CONTROL SETUP(Receiver only) 600 MAINTENANCE 700 REMOTE SETUP EDIT...
Page 36: Configuration
100 CONFIGURATION This menu lets you set the operating mode and IP address in the network. 1. Press the MENU button on the Remote Controller to open the 000 TOP menu. 000 TOP 100 CONFIGURATION 200 RECEIVING REGI. 300 DIRECTORY/DIALING REGI. 400 SETUP 500 CONTROL 600 MAINTENANCE...
Page 37: Receiving Regi
200 RECEIVING REGI. In this menu you can set up parameters related to the call reception mode. 200 RECEIVING REGI. 210 RECEIVING REGI. 220 CALLING IP ADDRESS CHECK :MOVE ENT:SELECT ESC:PRV 1. The 200 RECEIVING REGI. menu appears when you press the ENTER button after selecting it in the 000 TOP menu.
Page 38: Directory Dialing Regi
300 DIRECTORY DIALING REGI. IP addresses and titles are registered in the directory for Quick, One-touch and Sequence dialing. The 330 SEQ DIALING REGI. appears only when the unit is set to a receiver. 300 DIRECTORY/DIALING REGI. 310 DIRECTORY REGI. 320 ONE TOUCH DIALING REGI.
Page 39: One Touch Dialing Regi
320 ONE TOUCH DIALING REGI. The five ONE TOUCH DIAL buttons on the Remote Controller can be assigned the start point of sequential dial (SEQ. DIAL) or one-touch dial numbers as follows. . Open the 320 ONE TOUCH DIALING REGI. menu. The one-touch numbers (NO.) from 1 to 5 are displayed on the left end column followed by the corresponding quick numbers (QCK#) and the registered titles.
Page 40: Setup
This setting is applicable only to the system comprising two WJ-NT204 units, one for TRANSMITTER and the other for RECEIVER, and when the call has been made with the Remote Controller WV-CU20. This does not perform in the multi-site connection.
Page 41: Video Switch Setup
6. Move the cursor to MODE, then select a data communi- cation protocol with the A or B button. When PSD is selected, set the DIP switch #4 to OFF on the rear of the WJ-NT204 transmitter. The default setting is PSD. PSD: PS Data protocol •...
Page 42: Audio
7. Move the cursor to ALARM area, and select either ON or OFF with the A or B button, then press the ENTER. The SENSOR IN terminals #1 through #8 on the rear panel correspond to the video switch numbers on the menu.The default setting is ON.
Page 43: Alarm
452 ON_SCREEN DISPLAY You can set the display contents in this menu. 452 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY VIDEO INPUT DISP.: TITLE DISP. CLOCK DISP. :MOVE :SELECT ESC:PRV 1. Open the 452 ON_SCREEN DISPLAY menu. 2. Move the cursor to VIDEO INPUT DISP. and select ON or OFF with the A or B button.
Page 44 This selection defines the sensor signal reception to the unit, and applies for all 8 sensor inputs. Consult the sensor on the output signal type. LEVEL: The unit enters and retains the alarm mode while the sensor signal continues active status. EDGE (OPEN): The unit enters the alarm mode when the sensor input changes from the close to open status.
Page 45: Seq. Scan Setup (Transmitter Only)
2. Move the cursor to an input number and select ENABLE or DISABLE with the A or B button. The default setting is ENABLE. ENABLE: The unit accepts the sensor input. DISABLE: The unit ignores the sensor input. EXT: The highest priority is given to #8 port that the unit ignores inputs to other ports when #8 port is activated.
Page 46: Control (Transmitter Only)
4. Move the cursor to FUNCTION LOCK and select either ON or OFF with the A or B button. This setup is applied only to the receiver. The default setting is OFF. ON: SWITCH SITE, VIDEO AUTO/MANUAL and ALM ACK buttons are disabled. OFF: These buttons are operable.
Page 47: Remote Control/Setup (Receiver Only)
500 REMOTE CONTROL/SETUP (Receiver only) Some of the Remote site setups can be changed from the Control site during communication in order for displaying the wanted image on the monitor. 500 REMOTE. CONTROL/SETUP 510 CAMERA . PRESET . TRIGGER OUT 520 VIDEO MOTION 530 VIDEO SWITCH SETUP 540 ALARM PORT SETUP...
Page 48: Maintenance
600 MAINTENANCE A variety of maintenance menus can be used in both the Control and Remote sites. Menu window changes depend- ing on the site set (to a Transmitter or Receiver) and also on the communication status. Maintenance menu in standby mode is shown below. 600 MAINTENANCE 610 ALARM LOG --- -----...
Page 49: Remote Clock Setup (Receiver During Communication)
620 REMOTE CLOCK SETUP (Receiver during Communication) This menu enables the Control site to adjust the transmit- ter’s clock during communication. 1. Open the 620 REMOTE CLOCK SETUP menu. 620 REMOTE CLOCK SET REMOTE CLOCK SET:EXEC PRESS ENT KEY,TO SET REMOTE CLOCK TO LOCAL CLOCK.
Page 50: Serial Data Port
1. Open the 642 CALLING LOG menu. 642 CALLING LOG 78 JAN.03 16:00 L_DISC 192.168. 0. 14 77 JAN.02 21:00 CALLING 192.168. 0. 14 76 JAN.02 18:00 R_DISC Receiver04 75 JAN.01 06:00 CALLED Receiver04 74 JAN.01 00:00 L_DISC 192.168. 0. 11 :NEXT COM :PRV COM ESC:PRV You can check every 5 events in chronological order...
Page 51: Mode Disp (Display) [In Communication Only]
680 MODE DISP (display) [In Communication Only] Transmission and reception mode for audio and video can be displayed in the communication status. Confirm that the relevant modes are set appropriately. 1. Open the 680 MODE DISP menu. 680 MODE DISP. SENDING MODE: VIDEO : H261 AUDIO : G711-mu...
Page 52: Remote Setup Edit
700 REMOTE SETUP EDIT (Receiver in Communication) This menu lets the Control site (receiver) pull out the Remote site’s (transmitter) setups to change them. The Control site transmits the modified setups to upload them back to the Control site. The monitor screen changes to blue during upload or download.
Page 53 8. Press the ESC again. The upload dialog appears. UPLOAD? (LOCAL TO REMOTE) :SELECT ENT:EXEC ESC:CLEAR 9. Move the cursor to YES or NO with the A or B button, then press the ENTER. YES: Sends the changed settings back to the Remote site.
Page 54: Wj-Nt204 Operating Procedures
WJ-NT204 OPERATING PROCEDURES This section details about operations made in the control site where a WJ-NT204 Network Interface Unit is installed as a receiver. For control site operations with WWW brows- er, refer to MAIN PAGE AND CONTROLS on page 70.
Page 55: To Call A Site
• Dialog Screen There are several dialogs that appear during normal opera- tions: YES/NO inquiry, etc. The major operations are explained on the bottom half of the screen. For further details, see MAJOR CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS. DIRECT DIAL IP ADDRESS: ENTER IP ADDRESS,THEN PRESS CALL KEY,DIALING.
Page 56 During communication, the CONNECT indicator will illu- minate. POWER To terminate the call, hold down the DIAL button for 2 seconds. The dialog changes to “LINE TERMINATED”. LINE TERMINATED ESC:CLEAR Quick Dialing You can use the quick dialing directory registered in Remote Controller WV-CU20 ONE TOUCH DIAL SWITCH...
Page 57 4. To terminate the call, hold down the DIAL button for 2 seconds. The dialog changes to “LINE TERMINATED”. LINE TERMINATED ESC:CLEAR One-touch Dialing You can use the one-touch dialing directory registered in advance to call a site. 1. Press the DIAL button. Remote Controller WV-CU20 ONE TOUCH DIAL SWITCH...
Page 58: Sequential Dialing
1. Press the DIAL button. The DIRECT DIAL dialog appears. DIRECT DIAL IP ADDRESS: ENTER IP ADDRESS,THEN PRESS CALL KEY,DIALING. :MOVE CALL:CALL DEL:NO.CLEAR ONE TOUCH DIAL:CALL REDIAL:REDIAL NO. DIAL/ESC:CLEAR 2. Press the REDIAL button. The dialog screen displays the IP address that has been the latest dialing. DIRECT DIAL IP ADDRESS: 192.168.
Page 59: To Receive A Call
2. Enter “000” with the numeric button, and press the ENTER, then press the CALL. The dialog appears. Another way to start the sequence is to press the one- touch button that is assigned to “000” the start of the sequence.
Page 60: Operations During Communication
Alarm call reception Remote Controller WV-CU20 ONE TOUCH DIAL SWITCH SITE STEP 1 STEP 2 DIAL QUICK PRESET MENU TELE WIDE The ALARM DIAL dialog appears when the unit accepts an alarm call. VIDEO1 JAN.01.01 00:00:00 Trans.01 ALARM DIAL JAN.01.01 00:00:00 1.
Page 61 Mute Muting is available when audio is unnecessary. 1. Press the MUTE button. The Control site stops sending audio while the monitor displays the status indication “MUTE” on the Control site. VIDEO1 JAN.01.01 00:00:00 Trans.01 2. Press it again to resume audio data transmission. Operating Combination Cameras Combination cameras directly connected to the transmitter unit can be controlled from the Control site while these sites...
Page 62: Alarm Operation
A dialog saying “RECEIVE A CALL?” may appear on the Control site monitor while the site is in communication with a Remote site. This indicates that a new access is made by another Remote site. The unit processes according to the selection below.
Page 63: Remote Site Setup Operations
Remote Site Setup Operations Besides in the setup menus displayed on the Remote site, the following parameters can be operated from the Control site during communication. 500 REMOTE. CONTROL/SETUP 510 CAMERA . PRESET . TRIGGER OUT 520 VIDEO MOTION 530 VIDEO SWITCH SETUP 540 ALARM PORT SETUP :MOVE ENT:SELECT ESC:PRV CAMERA selection, PRESET position selection, TRIG-...
Page 64: Pc Setup & Operation
PC SETUP & OPERATION...
Page 65: Preparations
• Audio Card is required when using H.323 mode LAN Type Connection The figure below shows how the WJ-NT204 can be connected directly to a PC for testing before it is connected directly to a network. The connection can also be made via a hub.
Page 66 PC Setup Graphics on the right column are from WindowsMe. The factory default settings of the WJ-NT204 are as follows; IP address Netmask Default gateway For a client PC to access WJ-NT204 factory default set- tings, set the IP address of the PC to 192.168.0.XX (XX means any number from 2 to 254 except 10).
Page 67 192.168.0.10 . 4. In the Location bar on the WWW browser, specify http://192.168.0.10/hwsetup.html. 5. The browser displays the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE of the WJ-NT204. When necessary, follow the WJ-NT204 S]setup procedures starting in the next page.
Page 68: Wj-Nt204 Setup
WJ-NT204 Setup First, it is necessary to set an IP address for the WJ-NT204 according to the operating environment. Consult your network administrator for the address to set. IP Address Setting via LAN Connection 1. On the Location bar, enter http://192.168.0.10/hwset- up.html to display the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP...
Page 69: Main Page And Controls
When using JPEG, you need not install it. Main Page and Control Windows On the Location bar of the PC, type http://192.168.0.10 (or IP address set for WJ-NT204) to display the MAIN PAGE default window. The MAIN PAGE window appears following the default page registered in the “MODE SETUP” window.
Page 70: About Operation Windows
About Operation Windows An operation window is made up of four major frames with the html description as follows. Main panel (xxxmainpanel.html) The designated window appears after you specify the corresponding URL in the location bar on the browser. A URL repre- sents these four frame parts, as shown below for the index2.html example.
Page 71: Operation Mode
Random Input Selection Mode The WJ-NT204 transmits continuous image of a single camera to the multiple PC when connected. The image will change if a PC sends a command to switch the camera channel from one to another. This may cause a sudden change of monitoring image on the sites other than that it operated.
Page 72: Image Quality Setup
Image Quality Setup Image Resolution The following 3 image resolutions (number of picture elements) are available. The higher the resolution is set, the larger the image data will be and the slower the display speed will result in. 1 640 x 480 pixels JPEG 2 352 x 288 pixels JPEG...
Page 73 The following four image qualities (compression ratios) are available. The lower the compression ratio is set, the better the image quality will be and the slower the display speed will result in. The WJ-NT204 has two modes of video output. (1) H.261 •...
Page 74: Main Page (Without Camera Control)
INPUT SELECT These buttons are used to switch the images of up to four cameras. A change of channel by one user causes the channels of the other users connected to the WJ-NT204 to be switched to that same channel.
Page 75: Main Page (With Camera Control)
These buttons are used to switch images of up to four cameras. w PRESET SELECT To move the combination camera (option) connected to the WJ-NT204 to any of 8 preset positions. To register preset positions refer to the CAMERA SETUP MENU on page 91. e ALARM LIST...
Page 76 Select a preset position number, then press the [SET] button to move the camera to the position. !2 Live image display Images from the cameras connected to the WJ-NT204 are displayed on the default page as animated pictures when H.261 is set or as semi-animated when JPEG is set.
Page 77: Alarm List Window
& time, and input channel. The oldest record will be overwritten when more than 100 events take place. On the Location bar, type http://192.168.0.10 (or IP address set for WJ-NT204)/almindex.html, or click the ALARM LIST button on the MAIN PAGE.
Page 78: Setup Procedures
• Settings for a transmitter can be operated through a WWW browser window when a PC works as a Receiver, and through the 700 REMOTE SETUP EDIT window when a WJ-NT204 works as a Receiver. The latest change will take effect when more than one Control site operate the settings at a time as far as they have the same access priority.
Page 79 The transmitter will dial these registered numbers sequentially when receiving an alarm activation. !2 OTHERS The following settings can be made on the window remotely to the transmitter WJ-NT204. ONE TOUCH DIALING RE-CONNECTION HOST PORT ON SCREEN DISPLAY...
Page 80: Mode Setup
AUX SYSTEM CONTROL You can specify auxiliary device(s) connected to the WJ-NT204 transmitter. When there are more than one device in the system, register them in the PS . Data UNIT REGISTRATION window that is opened from the SERIAL PORT window.
Page 81 r JPEG PICTURE QUALITY SETUP Resolution and image quality are set. RESOLUTION: The default setting is 352 (H) x 288 (V) pixels. IMAGE QUALITY: The default setting is FINE. t CABLE COMPENSATION Picture quality is lowered as long as the cable is extended between the transmitter and the camera.
Page 82: Network Setup
NETWORK SETUP On the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE, click the NETWORK button to display the NETWORK SETUP window. Select set IP address, netmask, and default gateway. q IP ADDRESS (LAN) Enter the IP address to be used with LAN. The factory default setting is 192.168.0.10. w NETMASK (LAN) Enter the netmask to be used with LAN.
Page 83: Video Seq/Alarm Setup
VIDEO SEQ/ALARM SETUP The transmitter has 8 view points to trace them in order in the sequential video scan and transmit images to the Control site. Beside scanning the view points, it transmits images of the camera when the associated sensor (alarm) operates. The trigger output terminal supplies an active pulse when the camera is selected in the video sequence or the sensor input to the camera operates.
Page 84 o ALARM TYPE This setting specifies the sensor (alarm) input reception whether to accept or ignore depending on the signal forms, and applies to all 8 inputs on the rear of the transmitter. The default setting is EDGE (CLOSE). LEVEL: The transmitter enters the alarm mode when the input retains active (when low) for more than 1 second.
Page 85: Serial Port Setup
The default setting is PS Data. • The following options are available when DIP switch #4 is set to OFF (RS-485 ) on the rear of the WJ-NT204. WJ-SX550A/B: Matrix Switcher System WJ-FS616: Video Multiplexer PS . Data: Products capable of Panasonic Security Data...
Page 86 Clicking on the line indicated o in the previous page displays the PS . Data Unit Address SETUP page. q UNIT column This column displays the PS . Data device model num- bers that the inquired site has sent back. WJ-HD100: Digital Disk Recorder, WJ-HD100 WJ-HD500: Digital Disk Recorder, WJ-HD500 WJ-FS309/316/409/416: Video Multiplexer...
Page 87: User Setup
Even if USER AUTHORIZATION is set to OFF, host authorization is necessary to access the pages exclu- sive to your network administrator, or to use the FTP function (to call the WJ-NT204 transmitter). The factory default setting is OFF. w USER REGISTRATION Set USER NAME, PASSWORD and ACCESS LEVEL.
Page 88: Host Setup
HOST SETUP On the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE, click the HOST button to display the HOST SETUP window. Use this window to reg- ister or delete the HOST IP and SUBNET MASK that can be accessed without user authorization. q HOST AUTHORIZATION Set HOST AUTHORIZATION to ON or OFF.
Page 89: Clock Setup
CLOCK SETUP On the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE, click the DATE/TIME button to display the CLOCK SETUP window. Use this window to adjust the internal clock of the device. q DATE Set a date in the order of mm/dd/yy (for example, 04/23/01 for April 23, 2001).
Page 90: Camera Setup Menu
CAMERA SETUP MENU On the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE, click the CAMERA MENU button to display the CAMERA SETUP MENU window. The cameras (option) can be set by remote control from this page. For the individual functions of the camera menu, refer to the operating instructions for the camera. q CAMERA SELECT These buttons select any of the cameras connected.
Page 91: Receiving Setup
RECEIVING SETUP On the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE, click the RECEIVING button to display the RECEIVING SETUP window. q RECEIVING MODE READY STATE The default setting is AUTO. AUTO: Calls are received automatically. MANUAL: Calls can be received by pressing the DIAL button.
Page 92: Directory Setup
DIRECTORY SETUP On the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE, click the DIRECTORY button to display the DIRECTORY SETUP window. Register IP addresses and names in the quick dial address book. q IP ADDRESS Input the IP address. w TITLE Enter a title name for the IP address with up to 10 of alphanumeric characters and symbols.
Page 93: Alarm Dialing Table Setup
ALARM DIALING TABLE SETUP On the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE, click the ALARM TABLE button to display the ALARM TABLE SETUP window. q AUTOMATIC DISCONNECTION TIMER The timer is enabled or disabled. ON: Set an appropriate time. Every 10 seconds from 0 to 600 seconds can be set when [ALARM TYPE] is set to [LEVEL], or every 10 seconds from 10 to 600 seconds can be set when [ALARM TYPE] is set to “EDGE”.
Page 94: Others Setup
OTHERS SETUP On the ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE, click the OTHERS button to display the OTHER SETUP window.
Page 95 HOST PORT The DIP switch #9 on the front of the WJ-NT204 unit specifies the usable serial port from RS-232C (front) or RS-485 (rear) (PS . Data). The settings must be the same among the devices connected in the chain, except the unit #.
Page 96: Maintenance
PSD MENU SETUP PAGE Setup is available on the window for the PSD device connected with the WJ-NT204 transmitter. t PSD CAMERA MENU SETUP PAGE Setup is available for the cameras connected with the WJ-NT204 transmitter via the PSD device.
Page 97 WJ-SX550A/B CAMERA MENU SETUP PAGE q MENU buttons Open or close the CAMERA menus. w ESC button Returns the window to the previous page. e MOVE CURSOR buttons Move the cursor to the right, left, up and down. r SET button Confirms the selected parameter, or opens a submenu window.
Page 98: Wj-Fs616 Menu Setup Page
WJ-FS616 MENU SETUP PAGE q MENU buttons These buttons open or close the WJ-FS616 menus. w ESC button Returns the window to the previous page. e MOVE CURSOR buttons Moves the cursor to the right, left, up and down. Note: The following buttons should be operated after dis- playing the WJ-FS616 MENU, otherwise the AUTO mode preset to the camera may start when you click SELECT + button.
Page 99: Wj-Fs616 Camera Menu Setup Page
WJ-FS616 CAMERA MENU SETUP PAGE q MENU buttons Open or close the WJ-FS616 menus. w ESC button Returns the window to the previous page. e MOVE CURSOR buttons Move the cursor to the right, left, up and down. r SET button Confirms the selected parameter, or opens a submenu window.
Page 100: Ps.data Menu Setup Page
PS . Data MENU SETUP PAGE q UNIT SELECT Specifies the PS.Data device, you are going to operate, with the unit address or title. w INPUT SELECT Specifies the input number to the PS.Data device. e CAMERA SELECT Specifies the camera number connected to the PS.Data device.
Page 101: Ps.data Camera Menu Setup Page
PS . Data CAMERA MENU SETUP PAGE q MENU buttons Open or close the menus for the cameras connected with the PS.Data device. w ESC button Returns the window to the previous page. e MOVE CURSOR buttons These buttons move the cursor to the right, left, up and down.
Page 102: Utility Software
Request timed out. • If the WJ-NT204 responds as below, the network setup of the PC may be wrong. Correct the setup (e.g., change the IP address to 192.168.0.2 and the sub netmask to 255.255.255.0), and enter the ping command again.
Page 103: Access Authorization
Administrator (Level 1) • Access to and setup of ADMINISTRATOR SETUP PAGE • Rewriting data stored in the WJ-NT204 using FTP (File Transfer protocol) • Controlling cameras and other equipment connected to the WJ-NT204 • Monitoring live images •...
Page 104: Registration
192.168.0.10. The host name cannot be specified. The host IP address "0.0.0.0" is invalid. Select (mark) any of access levels 1 to 3. WJ-NT204 Authorized Functions User Setup Window A maximum of 16 users can be registered in the USER SETUP window.
Page 105 WJ-NT204 DIRECT COAXIAL CAMERA SELECT Select the input number to the WJ-NT204 from 1 to 4 and AUX. w WJ-MP204 CAMERA SELECT When AUX is selected, a 16-button panel appears where you can select a camera connected to the WJ- MP204 Data Multiplex Units #1 through #4 while AUX button disappears.
Page 106: Extension Functions
Note: Set DIP switch #3 on the rear of WJ-NT204 to ON. (1) Connect SPOT OUT on the rear of the WJ-MP204 to VIDEO IN AUX on the rear of the WJ-NT204. (2) Connect the RS-485 ports of both units with an RS-485 cable.
Page 107: Wj-Fs616 Video Multiplexer Control
WJ-FS616 Video Multiplexer Control Connection (1) Connect MULTISCREEN OUT on the rear of the WJ-FS616 to VIDEO IN 1 on the rear of the WJ-NT204. (2) Connect the RS-485 ports of both units with a RS-485 cable. Note: Set DIP switch #3 on the rear of WJ-NT204 to ON.
Page 108 1 minute. When REMOTE is selected, auto pan will not be released automatically. Displays information when an alarm is activated on the WJ-FS616. Displays the image output supplied from the MULTI- SCREEN OUT connector on the video multiplexer to the WJ-NT204.
Page 109 WJ-HD100 Control Buttons @1 REW Rewinds the recorded image back to the start position. @2 VARIABLE SLOW Slows down the speed when playing back the image normally, or speeds up when playing reversely. @3 PAUSE Pauses the playback image. @4 VARIABLE FAST Increases the speed when playing back the image nor- mally, or slows down when playing reversely.
Page 110: Wj-Sx550B Matrix Switcher Control
(1) Connect the MONITOR OUT connectors on the rear of the WJ-SX550B to the VIDEO IN connectors 1 to 4 on the rear of the WJ-NT204. (2) Connect the RS-232C ports (of WJ-SX550B and WJ-NT204) with a RS-232C cable. You can also connect the CONTROL DATA port on the rear of the WJ-SX550B to the RS-485 connectors on the rear of the WJ-NT204.
Page 111 Set a channel number for the monitor output of the WJ- SX550B Matrix Switcher to be connected to the video input connector on the WJ-NT204 network interface unit. The status when selecting VIDEO-INPUT (at WJ- NT204) in the previous page table is the same as when a monitor compatible with the WJ-SX550B is selected.
Page 112 Displays information when an alarm is activated on the Matrix Switcher. !5 Image Display Displays the image output supplied from the Matrix Switcher connected to the WJ-NT204. Set the monitor outputs of the Matrix Switcher to match the video inputs of the WJ-NT204.
Page 113: Wj-Dr200 Av Disk Recorder Control
(1) Connect CAMERA 1 and 2 to the VIDEO IN 1 and 2 connectors on the rear of the WJ-NT204. (2) Connect the VIDEO OUT 1 and 2 connectors on the rear of the WJ-NT204 to the VIDEO IN A and B connectors of the WJ-DR200.
Page 114 q ALARM REC STANDBY To toggle between enabling and disabling alarm recording on the WJ-DR200 AV Disc Recorder. w INDEX To search the disk for recorded frames. Clicking the [INDEX] button opens the WJ-DR200 RECORD LIST window. Click the [REFRESH] button in the window to refresh the recording list displayed in the image win- dow.
Page 115 VIDEO OUT 1-4 terminal. Connect the MULTI SCREEN OUT terminal on the multiplexer to the AUX IN on the WJ-NT204. 2. Connect DATA on the rear of the WJ-FS416 to DATA on the rear of the WJ-NT204 with an RJ-11 type 4-conductor modular cable.
Page 116 WJ-NT204 CAMERA SELECT These buttons select the input to VIDEO IN 1-4 on the WJ-NT204 to display it in the Image Display area. w INPUT from FRAME SWITCHER Displays the image supplied from the video multiplexer, and opens the 16-button panel where you can select the input to the video multiplexer.
Page 117 This window appears when “INPUT from FRAME SWITCHER” button is clicked. o FS CAMERA SELECT These buttons select the input to the video multiplexer to display it in the Image Display area. !0 MULTISCREEN SELECT Selects a multiscreen pattern each time this button is pressed as follows.
Page 118 Connections 1. Connect MONITOR OUT on the rear of the WJ-HD100 to AUX IN on the WJ-NT204 with a BNC attached coaxial cable. 2. Connect VIDEO IN on the rear of the WJ-HD100 to SPOT OUT on the WJ-NT204 with a BNC attached coaxial cable.
Page 119 CAMERA SELECT These buttons select the input image supplied to VIDEO 1-4 on the WJ-NT204 transmitter. The selected image appears in the Image Display area of the win- dow. w AUX Selects the AUX IN image supplied by WJ-HD100 while opening the HD100 control panel on the bottom center of the window.
Page 120: Wj-Hd500 Digital Disk Recorder Control
1. Connect 4 combination cameras to VIDEO IN 1-4 on the WJ-NT204 with coaxial cables. 2. Connect VIDEO OUT 1-4 on the WJ-NT204 to VIDEO IN 1-4 on the WJ-HD500. 3. Connect MULTISCREEN OUT on the rear of the WJ-HD500 to VIDEO AUX IN on the WJ-NT204 with a BNC attached coax- ial cable.
Page 121 Control Operation Type in the location bar http://192.168.010/ . The 192.168.010 in the URL may vary depending on the WJ-NT204 settings. Type the identical address to that the WJ-NT204 is set to. The WJ-HD500 OPERATION VIEW window appears. q WJ-NT204 CAMERA SELECT These buttons select the input to VIDEO IN 1-4 on the WJ-NT204 to display it in the Image Display area.
Page 122 WJ-NT204 CONTROL PANEL Switches the whole of the window back to that of WJ- NT204 control from that of WJ-HD500 control. !0 WJ-HD500 CONTROL PANEL Switches the control panel on the bottom center of the window from the camera control to the WJ-HD500 con- trol.
Page 123: Wj-Hd500 Digital Disk Recorder Control (Ps.data)
WJ-MP204 and WJ-HD500. Connections 1. Connect MULTISCREEN OUT on the rear of the WJ-HD500 to VIDEO IN on the WJ-NT204 with a BNC attached coaxial cable. 2. Connect 16 Combination cameras to CAMERA IN 1-4 on WJ-MP204 unit #1 through #4 with coaxial cables.
Page 124: Ps.data Control
Control Operation for WJ-HD500 Type in the location bar http://192.168.0.10/ . The 192.168.0.10 in the URL may vary depending on the WJ-NT204 settings. Type the identical address to that the WJ-NT204 is set to. The WJ-HD500 OPERATION VIEW window appears.
Page 125 u REW The WJ-HD500 enters the fast reverse playback five times speed than the normal when this button is clicked in the normal playback. i REV-PLAY Plays back the recorded image reversely. o PREV FRAME Returns the frame one step back to the previous while pausing.
Page 126 This is a system example employing a WJ-FS416 (or FS409/FS316/FS309 instead), four WJ-MP204 and a WJ-HD100. Connections 1. Connect MULTISCREEN OUT on the rear of the WJ-FS416 to VIDEO IN on the WJ-NT204 with a BNC attached coaxial cable. 2. Connect PLAY IN on the rear of the WJ-FS416 to SPOT OUT on the WJ-HD100 with a BNC attached coaxial cable.
Page 127 Control Operation for Video Multiplexer (WJ-FS416/409/316/309) Type in the location bar http://192.168.0.10/ . The 192.168.0.10 in the URL may vary depending on the WJ-NT204 settings. Type the identical address to that the WJ-NT204 is set to. FRAME SWITCHER OPERATION VIEW window appears.
Page 128 u EL ZOOM Opens the EL ZOOM panel on the bottom center of the window while + sign is displayed in the Image Display representing the center of the area to be enlarged. i VCR/CAM SELECT Switches the output of the video multiplexer between VCR playback and camera image.
Page 129 WJ-FS416, or number 2 for WJ-HD100. w WJ-HD100 SELECT These buttons are used to select the input image to VIDEO IN 1-4 on the WJ-NT204 supplied from Hard Disk Recorders when a maximum of four Recorders are connected. In this connection example, only the button 1 performs because a single Recorder is connected (not directly, but via FS416) to VIDEO IN 1.
Page 130: Contents Upload
Mode Setup Switch “2” of the WJ-NT204. Make sure to back up the files before attempting to conduct such operations. • No directories can be prepared in the content memory interior.
Page 131: Control By Html Description
Image display, camera operation, and alarm image display can be effected on the WWW browser by means of commands described in the HTML (Hyper Text Mark-up Language) file. The WJ-NT204 employs CGI (Common Gateway Interface) to carry out these functions. When using a function, the following syntax is used.
Page 132: Camera Operation
Camera Operation CGI functions related to camera operation The WV-CS854 (optional) can be operated by using the following commands. The following commands can be selected at a time. (Example: PAN and TILT can be operated in a combined manner.) CGI item Camera /cgi-bin/camctrl control...
Page 133 HTML Sample File [mainpanel1.html] <HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE></TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC"> <CENTER>  <IMG SRC=nt204_logo.jpeg VSPACE=8>  RANDOM INPUT SELECTION MODE <TABLE BORDER=2 BORDERCOLOR=black WIDTH=90% BGCOLOR=#DCfeff> <TR ALIGN=CENTER> <TH BORDER=2 COLSPAN=4 BGCOLOR=black> </TH> </TR>...
Page 134 HTML Sample File 2 [camctrl.html] <HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE></TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC"> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER=3 width=95% BORDERCOLOR=black BGCOLOR="#DCFEFF"> <TR> <TH ROWSPAN=2 COLSPAN=1 BGCOLOR=black><FONT SIZE=2 COLOR="#DCFEFF"> <TH COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><FONT SIZE=2 COLOR="#DCFEFF"> <TH COLSPAN=3 BGCOLOR=black><FONT SIZE=2 COLOR="#DCFEFF"> <TH COLSPAN=3 BGCOLOR=black><FONT SIZE=2 COLOR="#DCFEFF"> <TH COLSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><FONT SIZE=2 COLOR="#DCFEFF"> <TH ROWSPAN=2 COLSPAN=1 BGCOLOR=black><FONT SIZE=2 COLOR="#DCFEFF">...
Page 135 </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </CENTER> </BODY> </HTML> HTML Sample File 3 [mainview1.html] <HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE></TITLE> <style TYPE="text/css"> #cVbh323  </style> </HEAD> <BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFCC"> <CENTER> <script LANGUAGE="Javascript"> var plugInVbh323; function Hide() document.vbh323.Mode = "remote"; function Show() document.vbh323.Mode = "full";...
Page 136: Substitute Character Strings In Http Server
Substitute Character Strings in HTTP Server Parameters can be described in HTML files by means of substitute characters as described below. Ordinary HTML file get When an HTML file containing the following substitute characters is transmitted to a client through the HTML protocol, it is transmitted with the substitute characters unconditionally converted into internal parameters.
Page 137: Troubleshooting
Check the IP address on the opposite site. 15. Are you trying to connect with the transmitter that is set to JPEG? If Yes, the WJ-NT204 receiver cannot connect with the transmitter set to JPEG. Only PC sites can access.
Page 138 If not, try to reconnect. The Control site can manipulate cameras on the Remote site only when the communication is established between the sites. 46. Is the camera Panasonic made? Only Panasonic’s Combination camera is controllable with this unit for pan/tilt, zoom, focus and so forth.
Page 139 Symptoms Combination Camera Control failure Parallel I/O failure Serial I/O failure No alarm log or no communication Frozen Image Data device not controllable • CCTV device not controllable A message “ONLY MONITOR REMOTE SITE” appears. Check items 47. Is the camera connected to the AUX IN terminal? If Yes, change the connection to VIDEO IN 1 to 4, because the AUX IN terminal does not pass control data to the camera.
Page 140 WJ-NT204 is connected? WJ-NT204 and client PC connected to the same subnet: • Are the IP addresses of the WJ-NT204 and the client PC set for the same subnet? • Is the browser set to [Use proxy server]? When accessing an NT204 on the same subnet, it is recommended to select [Do not use proxy server] for the IP address.
Page 141: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS General Power supply: Power consumption: Weight: Dimensions: Working temperature range: Working humidity range: Applicable line: Communication protocols: Video input: Video output Image compression system: Audio input Audio output: Audio compression system: Control System Data port: Parallel port: Sensor input/Trigger output: Host port: Operation System Remote control connector:...
Page 142: Standard Accessories
STANDARD ACCESSORIES Utility Software (contained in the FD) ... 1 Switch protector ... 1 Rack mount bracket ... 2 Mounting bracket screw (M3) ... 6 Power cord (2.5 m) ... 1 6-conductor modular cable (for host RS-485 data port) (3 m) ... 1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Remote Controller WV-CU20 ...1 For details on the other peripheral products, consult your sales agent.
Page 143: Appendix
APPENDIX Default Settings The default settings in the menus and DIP switch positions are shown below. The settings in the menus will return to the default values after you implement the initializing operation. Default Settings in the menus Menu # & Title 100 CONFIGURATION 210 RECEIVING REGI.
Page 144 Rear DIP Switch Default Setting The default positions are marked with *. Bit # Termination on Transparent Open* Terminate Receiving side Termination on Transparent Open* Terminate Transmission side RS-485 DATA PORT wiring Straight* X-over exchange RS-485* RS-232C DATA PORT selection Termination on Host Receiving Open* Terminate...
Page 145: Sensor Operation
Sensor Operation The transmitter unit has 8 sensor inputs. The unit lets the camera direct to the preset position as an input is supplied while it informs the Control site about sensor (alarm) activation. In the setup menus, the time zone tables and alarm dialing tables specify whether to make the call and where to call at.
Page 146: About The Right Of Control
About the Right of Control WJ-NT204 There are some limitations on the right of control when more than one WJ-NT204 receiver (Control site) access to one transmit- ter (Remote site). The earliest Control site who has connected with the transmitter first can have the following right of control, while the other sites are limited.
Page 147 Panasonic Security and Digital Imaging Company A Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 3E-7, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Regional Offices: Northeast: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7303 Southern: 1225 Northbrook Parkway, Suite 1-160, Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 338-6838...

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