Panasonic WJ-GXE900 Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 MPEG2 Encoder WJ-GXE900 Model No. MPEG2 Decoder WJ-GXD900 Model No. Operating Instructions WJ-GXE900 ST AT US OP ER AT M PE G 2 En co de r W J- 9 0 0 9 0 0 G XE OP ER AT...
Page 2: English Version
ON-OFF switches has power supplied to the purchase to aid identification in the event of theft. unit whenever the power cord is inserted Model No. WJ-GXE900/WJ-GXD900 into the power source; however, the unit is operational only when the ON-OFF switch is Serial No.
Page 3: 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 use near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Description Labels ......................31 SETUP ..........................32 How to Display the Settings Menus ................32 Setup with the Provided "Panasonic IP Setup" Software ...........33 Network Setup of the PC ...................35 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ...............41 List of the Items on the Settings Pages of the Encoder ..........42 CONTROL/STATE page ...................
Page 5 HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS ................85 CAMERA CONTROL ....................86 CAMERA SETTINGS MENUS CONTROL ..............88 SWITCHING STREAMING VIDEO ................90 CONTROLLING START / STOP OF THE ENCODER ..........92 CONTROLLING START / STOP OF THE DECODER ..........94 DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE ENCODER .............96 DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE DECODER .............98 CONTROLLING THE BIT RATE OF STREAMING VIDEO AND AUDIO DATA ....................100...
Page 6: Features
FEATURES The MPEG2 Image Delivery System delivers image data as streaming data to a network such as a LAN. This system consists of the encoder that converts an analog video signal (NTSC) to the digital data (MPEG2), and the decoder that converts the digital data (MPEG2) to the analog video signal (NTSC).
Page 7: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS G Refer all work related to the installation of G Do not use strong or abrasive detergents these products to qualified service per- when cleaning the appliance body. sonnel or system installers. Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance when it is dirty. G Do not operate the appliances beyond When the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
Page 8: System Requirements
PRECAUTIONS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Setting up and operating the encoder and the decoder with a web browser, and execution of the "Panasonic IP Setup" software are possible with PCs meeting the system requirements described below. ® ® Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition ®...
Page 9: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks
TRADEMARKS AND REGISTERED TRADEMARKS • Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. • Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. •...
Page 10: Major Operating Controls And Their Functions
MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS MPEG2 Encoder Front Panel STATUS STATUS OPERATE OPERATE WJ-GXE900 MPEG2 Encoder WJ-GXE RESET BLINKING TEMPERATURE WARNING BLINKING TEMPERATURE WARNING e r t q Power Indicator (OPERATE) STATUS 6 (LINK2): This indicator lights up when the...
Page 11 DIP1: Normally, select OFF. When ON is selected, the firmware, as the start up program (loaded at the factory), starts up. The value of the settings will not be deleted. DIP2: When ON is selected, the IP address and all the current settings will return to the default settings.
Page 12: Mpeg2 Encoder Rear Panel
IN 1 - 4 respectively. Up to 4 monitors can be To the connected connected to monitor pictures from the cameras device Receive connected to the VIDEO IN 1 - 4. To connect WJ-GXE900 monitors, a cable (WV-CA64, not supplied) is required.
Page 13: Mpeg2 Decoder Front Panel
!0 Audio Input Connector (AUDIO IN 1 - 4) !1 Signal Ground Terminal (SIGNAL GND) (–10 dB, 9-pin D-sub) !2 Power Cord Up to 4 audio devices can be connected. To connect audio devices, a cable (WV-CA64, not supplied) is Connect to an AC outlet (120V AC, 60 Hz).
Page 14 MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS will light up when decoding streaming data to DIP5: Normally, select OFF. To change to the Main video signals. The indicators will blink when the CPU mode, select ON. decoder is not receiving streaming data.
Page 15: Mpeg2 Decoder Rear Panel
MPEG2 Decoder Rear Panel 1000BASE-T/ QUAD RESET SIGNAL GND 100BASE-TX V+ – G AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT POWER q Ethernet Port (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T) QUAD: Connect a video display device such as a monitor. 4-images (VIDEO OUT 1 - 4) can be (RJ-45) displayed simultaneously in a monitor.
Page 16: Connections
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Multicast Transmission The multicast transmission will be suitable for the following systems. • When the number of cameras is more than the number of monitors in a system, and switching streaming video to be displayed on the monitors using the decoder •...
Page 17 When monitoring pictures of a camera with two or more monitors Use the CGI command to designate pictures of the camera to be displayed on the monitors. Send the CGI command to each decoder and set the receiving IP address of the camera whose pictures are to be displayed on the monitors.
Page 18 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS System Example (Switching streaming video) This is a system example with 8 cameras and 4 monitors, and switching streaming video using a PC. Refer to the "SWITCHING STREAMING VIDEO" section of "HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS" on page 90 about the CGI command to switch streaming video.
Page 19 Operation Example (Switching streaming video) These are examples to operate the systems introduced on the previous pages. • Switching currently monitored streaming video to another streaming video Use the following CGI commands. http://(IP address of the decoder to be controlled)/control4?decode=start&ch=xx&address=aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa:ppppp control4?: Definition to control streaming video (required) decode =start: Identifier to start decoding (required) ch=xx: Number of the VIDEO OUT connector of the decoder to be controlled (xx:01 - 04)
Page 20 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS System example (Recording streaming video) This is a system example to control the digital disk recorder (WJ-HD500) from a PC. VIDEO IN MPEG2 MPEG2 MPEG2 MPEG2 STATUS STATUS STATUS STATUS Encoder Encoder Encoder Encoder OPERATE OPERATE OPERATE OPERATE MPEG2 Encoder WJ-GXE MPEG2 Encoder WJ-GXE MPEG2 Encoder WJ-GXE...
Page 21: Data Port Setup
Setting Example (Recording streaming video) The digital disk recorder can be controlled by using the PS•Data (through the RS-485 data port). Perform the settings for the RS-485 data port on the RS-485 DATA PORT page as shown below. The settings on the VIDEO page and the NETWORK page are also required according to the user's environment.
Page 22: System Example
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Unicast Transmission The unicast transmission will be suitable for the following system. • When it is necessary to monitor pictures from a specific camera on a specific monitor System Example When using the unicast transmission, the number of cameras and monitors should be same. The unicast transmission is useful in preventing from heavy traffic in the network, not only for this system but also the other systems.
Page 23 Receiving and Sending Serial Data (RS-485) The encoder receives and sends serial data (duplex) as shown in the illustration below. • In case transmitting characters (ABC123) to a network • In case receiving characters (DEF456) from a network RS-485 Device RS-485 Device Sends 8 byte data including STX and ETX to the RS-485...
Page 24 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Alarm Function and a Reset Switch System Example Refer to the following system example when connecting a sensor or a security control door with a reset switch. Alarm Input 2 Alarm Input 1 Security control door Sensor Short-circuit "V" and "+" when supplying power from the MPEG2 encoder to the reset circuit.
Page 25 ALARM IN • Alarms The encoder can receive the following alarms. • DRY CONTACT (Contact alarm) • CAMERA SITE ALARM (Overlapped alarm output signal with camera video signal supplied from a camera when the video motion detection function of a camera is activated, or when an alarm device such as a sensor connected to the alarm input connector of the camera is activated.) •...
Page 26: Audio In/Audio Out
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS (continued) 2 digits: Alarm Occurred Time (Hour), 24-hour display 2 digits: Alarm Occurred Time (Minute) 2 digits: Alarm Occurred Time (Second) Time zone xxxx Time zone 2 digits for hour, 2 digits for minute xxxx Alarm code 4000: Camera site 4001: Video loss 4002: Contact alarm (Open) 4003: Contact alarm (Close)
Page 27: Installations
INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS Warning The installation should be made by qualified service personnel or system installers. Places to avoid • Places exposed to sunlight directly or near a source of heat such as a radiator • Very dirty and dusty places •...
Page 28: Rack Mounting
INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS Rack Mounting The encoder and the decoder can be installed in the following racks. A device that generates heat • Racks equivalent to EIA standard: Type 19" EIA standard such as a power amplifier Blank panel (1U) (depth: more than 450 mm (17-11/16")) This unit This unit Important...
Page 29: Mounting The Encoder
Mounting the encoder 1. Remove the four rubber feet by removing the four screws from the bottom of the encoder. Rubber feet 2. Place the rack mounting brackets (sold separately, Rack mounting see below for details) on both sides of the encoder screws and tighten with the four screws supplied to the rack mounting brackets.
Page 30: Installing In A Container Box (Only For The Encoder)
INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATIONS Installing in a container box (Only for the Encoder) The encoder can be installed in a container box. When required to install the encoder in a container box, install as below. Fixing screw for the simple How to install mounting bracket (M3x6: supplied) Simple mounting bracket for the 1.
Page 31: Description Labels
Description Labels The description labels and the code labels are provided as standard accessories of the encoder and the decoder respectively. Attach each label on the top of the appliances as described below according to needs. Labels for Encoder • Description label (1) There are descriptions about the "SW2"...
Page 32: Setup
Depending on the user's environment, it is necessary to change the network settings of the encoder and the decoder (IP addresses, subnet masks, etc.). In this case, using the "Panasonic IP Setup" software (included on the provided CD-ROM) will be useful to perform the settings.
Page 33: Setup With The Provided "Panasonic Ip Setup" Software
Setup with the Provided "Panasonic IP Setup" Software Set up the network of the encoder/decoder by using the "Panasonic IP Setup" software included on the provided CD- ROM. Note: If a firewall (including software) exists, allow access to all UDP ports. Otherwise, it is impossible to use the "Panasonic IP Setup"...
Page 34 SETUP The setup window appears. 4. Set parameters for each item. "IP Address" "Subnet Mask" "Default Gateway" "DNS Server address" 5. Click the [SET] button after completing the settings. Important: It takes around 20 seconds to complete the settings of the encoder/decoder after the [SET] button is pressed.
Page 35: Network Setup Of The Pc
To access the camera, the IP address of the PC should be "192.168.0.XXX" (where XXX should be a number from 2 to 254 except 10 and 11). If the IP address of the encoder/recoder is set with the "Panasonic IP Setup" software, perform the network setting of the PC according to the network environment.
Page 36 SETUP The "Network" window appears. 3. Click the [Configuration] tab. 4. Click to select the TCP/IP protocol of the currently used network card. 5. Click the [Properties] button. Note: If the "TCP/IP" item is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions of the OS and follow the procedures to install the TCP/IP.
Page 37: Using Windows 2000
Using Windows 2000 The following procedures are examples when using Windows 2000. You can proceed in the same way when using Windows NT. Important: Log in as one of the administrators before beginning the setup. Begin the setup when the PC is in the same condition as it is just after the startup.
Page 38 SETUP The "Local Area Connection Properties" window appears. 3. Click to select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", and then click the [Properties] button. Note: If the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" item is not displayed, refer to the operating instructions of the OS and follow the procedures to install the TCP/IP.
Page 39 Using Windows XP (Category View) Begin the setup when the PC is in the same condition as it is just after the startup. 1. Select "Control Panel" ([Start] - [Control Panel]). The "Control Panel" window appears. 2. Double click the "Network and Internet Connections"...
Page 40 SETUP The "Network Connections" window appears. 4. Click to select "Local Area Connection", and then click "Change settings of this connection" in the "Network Tasks" menu. The "Local Area Connection Properties" window appears. 5. Click to select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", and then click the [Properties] button.
Page 41: Settings Menus Of The Encoder
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER To perform the settings of the encoder, display the top Enter a user name whose access level is 1 page of the encoder first. (ADMINISTRATOR) and a password, and click the [OK] Refer to the network administrator about the required button.
Page 42: List Of The Items On The Settings Pages Of The Encoder
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER List of the Items on the Settings Pages of the Encoder ■ CONTROL/STATE page (page 43) ■ NETWORK page (page 56) Destination IP address and destination port number IP address of the encoder of each of the VIDEO IN connectors streaming video Subnet mask and audio data to be sent...
Page 43: Control/State Page
CONTROL/STATE page ■ Item Descriptions Number of the VIDEO IN 1 - 4 connectors DESTINATION IP ADDRESS/DESTINATION PORT No. Displaying the respective destination IP addresses and destination port numbers of each of the VIDEO IN connectors streaming video and audio data to be sent ENCODE STATE PLAY: Displayed during streaming transmission...
Page 44: Video Page
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ■ Item Descriptions VIDEO page CAMERA No. Perform the settings for the VIDEO IN connectors Enter a number of the desired camera whose picture respectively. The numbers of "CH" are the number of the is to be displayed on the monitor. VIDEO IN connectors respectively.
Page 45 SOURCE PORT No. Enter a port number for the video and audio data It is necessary to set the TTL (Time to Live) to not to source. send streaming data to a network that does not want 1024 to 65535 are available for the "SOURCE PORT it when using multicast transmission.
Page 46: Audio Page
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER camera and the decoder. AUDIO page When "STRONG" is selected, the authenticity of the watermark will be more reliable but the quality of pictures will become lower. The default setting is "OFF" for all channels. In a MPEG stream, coded data is a composition of frame units.
Page 47: Alarm Page
■ Item Descriptions ALARM page ALARM SETUP Perform the settings for each alarm type and the alarm notification. Perform the settings for each alarm type in detail. Click the button of the desired alarm type to go to the respective setting page. •...
Page 48 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ■ Item Descriptions ALARM-DRY CONTACT page The numbers of the ALARM IN connectors MAKE CONTACT Set whether to control the encoder by making contact or not. When an alarm input continues for more than 100 ms, the encoder regards it as an alarm occurrence.
Page 49 RESET/TIMER (SEC) 1 - 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 240, 300 - 3 600: 60 SEC INTERVAL When the alarm is reset, the bit rate returns to the set value on the VIDEO page and the alarm status is released. Select the method of release from the following.
Page 50 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ■ Item Descriptions ALARM-CAMERA SITE page The numbers of the VIDEO IN connectors ON/OFF Set whether to control the encoder by alarm input or not. When the camera site alarm is detected, the following actions will be performed at the same time. •...
Page 51 CGI RESET Resets the alarm using the CGI commands. Refer to "RESETTING THE ALARM/DISPLAYING THE ALARM STATUS" of the "HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS" section on page 102. TIMER The timer starts when the alarm is detected. When the entered time for this setting has passed, the alarm will be reset automatically.
Page 52 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ■ Item Descriptions ALARM-VIDEO LOSS page The numbers of the VIDEO IN connectors ON/OFF Set whether to control the encoder by alarm input or not. When the video loss alarm is detected, the following actions will be performed at the same time. •...
Page 53 RESET/TIMER (SEC) 1 - 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 240, 300 - 3 600: 60 SEC INTERVAL When the alarm is reset, the bit rate returns to the set value on the VIDEO page and the alarm status is released. Select the method of release from the following.
Page 54: Rs-485 Data Port Page
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ■ Item Descriptions RS-485 DATA PORT page RS-485 DATA PORT SETUP Perform the settings to send and receive serial data Perform the transmission settings of the encoder with duplex. The setting values should be the same for both a device connected to the RS-485 data port of the devices.
Page 55 NETWORK PORT SETUP DESTINATION SETUP Perform the settings for the destination which receives the packets. Select "DESTINATION IP ADDRESS IN RECEIVING PACKET" or "REFERENCE SETUP (FOLLOWINGS)". DESTINATION IP ADDRESS IN RECEIVING PACKET Serial data will be sent to the IP address contained in the received packet.
Page 56: Network Page
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ■ Item Descriptions NETWORK page Perform the following settings after referring to a network administrator about the setting items. Perform the settings only when the SW4 switch on the front panel of the encoder is set to OFF. IP ADDRESS Enter the IP address of the encoder.
Page 57: System Page
■ Item Descriptions SYSTEM page MODE The "MODE" will be decided according to the system environment. When there is no Main CPU controlling the encoder and the decoder, select "WEB MODE (NO MAIN CPU EXISTS). When there is a Main CPU controlling the encoder and the decoder, select "MAIN CPU MODE (MAIN CPU EXISTS).
Page 58: Snmp Community
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER When "ON" is selected, it is also necessary to set the 2003/01/01 - 2038/01/19 following 4 items: [hh:mm:ss] • NTP SERVER HOST/IP ADDRESS 00:00:00 - 23:59:59 • INTERVAL (1 - 24 hour) • TIME ZONE The default settings are "2003/01/01"...
Page 59: User Page
■ Item Descriptions USER page ● USER AUTHENTICATION Perform the settings to restrict users to access the Select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to apply the encoder on this page. user authentication or not. It is possible to restrict access to the encoder by the However, when using a web browser to perform the "USER AUTHENTICATION"...
Page 60: Host Page
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER ■ Item Descriptions HOST page ● HOST AUTHENTICATION Perform the settings on this page when restricting Select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to apply the host devices from accessing the encoder by using IP authentication or not.
Page 61: Maintenance Page
■ Item Descriptions MAINTENANCE page CAMERA CONTROL It is possible to confirm the angle of view of the camera Click this link text to display the CAMERA CONTROL connected to the encoder, to perform the camera control page. and to update the firmware of the encoder. On the CAMERA CONTROL page, it is possible to control the camera and to display the camera settings menus.
Page 62: How To Update The Firmware
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER HOW TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE It is possible to update to the firmware of the encoder. 1. Acquire the file for update and copy it into the desired directory on the PC. 2. Transfer the file from the PC to the encoder. Follow the procedure below to transfer using the MS- DOS command.
Page 63: Preset Position
■ Item Descriptions CAMERA CONTROL page VIDEO IN It is possible to control the camera or to display the Numbers of the VIDEO IN connectors on the rear camera picture on the monitor on this page. panel of the encoder It is also possible to display the settings menus of the It is possible to control the camera connected to the camera and perform the settings.
Page 64 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE ENCODER FOCUS DEFROSTER Adjust the focus of the camera by clicking the To activate the defroster of the camera housing, [NEAR], [FAR] or [AUTO] buttons. select "ON". NEAR: Focusing on near objects To deactivate the defroster of the camera housing, FAR: Focusing on far objects select "OFF".
Page 65 ■ Item Descriptions CAMERA MENU CONTROL page Click the following buttons to set the camera functions. Perform the camera control on this page. [MENU OFF & WINDOW CLOSE] button It is possible to close the CAMERA MENU CONTROL page and the camera settings menu displayed on the monitor.
Page 66: Settings Menus Of The Decoder
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER To receive the motion pictures sent from the encoder, do 2. Click a desired button in the left column on the top the following. page. Refer to a network administrator about the required The authentication dialog window will be displayed. network addresses (IP addresses, etc.).
Page 67: List Of The Items On The Settings Pages Of The Decoder
List of the Items on the Settings Pages of the Decoder ■ CONTROL/STATE page (page 68) ■ USER page (page 76) Confirming the status of the decoder and the ON/OFF for user authentication receiving IP address and the receiving port number User registration Starting and stopping to decode video and audio User deletion...
Page 68: Control/State Page
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER ■ Item Descriptions CONTROL/STATE page Numbers of the VIDEO OUT 1 - 4 connectors of the decoder RECEIVING STREAM IP ADDRESS/RECEIVING STREAM PORT No. Displaying the respective receiving stream IP addresses and receiving stream port numbers The decoder will receive streaming video and audio data of the entered IP address (of the camera) sent from the encoder, and will display it on the monitor...
Page 69: Video Page
VIDEO page Confirm that the "RECIVING STREAM IP ADDRESS" and the "RECEIVING STREAMING Perform the settings of the VIDEO OUT connectors PORT No." for all the channels have the same IP respectively. It is necessary to apply the same addresses and the port number entered for the parameters (values) set on the VIDEO page of the "DESTINATION IP ADDRESS"...
Page 70 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER LATENCY BUFFER Perform the setting for the latency buffer (size of which the internal memory of the decoder can absorb the transmission delay of the packets in the network). When the bigger size is selected for the latency buffer, the transmission delay becomes longer.
Page 71: Display Page
■ Item Descriptions DISPLAY page CAMERA No. DISPLAY Select "ON" or "OFF" to display, or not display, the camera number and the camera title on the monitor. ON: The camera number and the camera title will be displayed at either the top or the bottom of monitor according to the setting for "DISPLAY POSITION".
Page 72: Date Display
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER CHARACTER BACKGROUND COLOR Select how to display the background of the characters displayed on the monitor from the following. NONE: The characters displayed on the monitor will be displayed without background color. GRAY: The characters displayed on the monitor will be displayed in a gray color background.
Page 73: Network Page
■ Item Descriptions NETWORK page Perform the following settings after referring to a network administrator about the setting items. IP ADDRESS Enter the IP address of the decoder. The default setting is "192.168.0.11". SUBNET MASK Enter the subnet mask of the decoder to connect to a network.
Page 74: System Page
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER ■ Item Descriptions SYSTEM page MODE The "MODE" will be decided according to the system environment. When there is no Main CPU controlling the encoder and the decoder, select "WEB MODE (NO MAIN CPU EXISTS). When there is a Main CPU controlling the encoder and the decoder, select "MAIN CPU MODE (MAIN CPU EXISTS).
Page 75 match the current time by referring to an NTP server "NTP". through a network. The displayed time and date is the time and date Select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to use the NTP when this page is opened. or not.
Page 76: User Page
SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER ■ Item Descriptions USER page ● USER AUTHENTICATION Perform the setting to restrict users to access the Select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to apply the decoder on this page. user authentication or not. It is possible to restrict access to the decoder by the However, when using a web browser to perform the "USER RESTRICTION"...
Page 77: Host Page
■ Item Descriptions HOST page ● HOST AUTHENTICATION Perform the setting to restrict hosts (IP addresses) to Select "ON" or "OFF" to set whether to apply the host access the decoder on this page. authentication or not. It is possible to restrict access to the decoder by the However, when using a web browser to perform the "USER RESTRICTION"...
Page 78 SETTINGS MENUS OF THE DECODER [ADD] button Click to add a host after entering the host information. ● DELETE Select a host to be deleted from the pull-down menu, and click the [DELETE] button. Confirm that the host has been deleted from the pull- down menu.
Page 79: Maintenance Page
■ Item Descriptions MAINTENANCE page FIRMWARE UPDATE It is possible to update the firmware of the decoder or Update the firmware of the decoder by executing the restart the decoder. update files sent to the decoder in advance. Refer to the following for more information about the firmware update.
Page 80: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repairs, please check the following symptoms. If the solutions below do not solve the problem or the symptom is not listed below, ask at the shop where you purchased the appliances. Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page The power cord insulation is damaged.
Page 81 Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page • Network troubles • Is the Ethernet cable connected to the Ethernet port (100BASE-TX)? – Insert the cable firmly until a click is heard. • Is the correct cable (straight or cross) being used? Use the straight cable when connecting the unit to a switching hub or router.
Page 82 Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page • Is "IP ADDRESS" on the NETWORK page set correctly? The private address should be in the following range: "10.0.0.0" - "10.255.255.255", "192.168.0.0" - 56, 73 "192.168.255.255" Refer to the network administrator for the IP address available for global address.
Page 83 Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page • Are "RECEIVING IP ADDRESS" and "RECEIVING PORT No." of the decoder set correctly to receive streaming video and audio data? The image is not Check "DESTINATION IP ADDRESS" and displayed while the "DESTINATION PORT No."...
Page 84 Symptom Possible cause / Possible solution Reference page • Is a temporary network trouble (a broken wire, connection trouble, etc.) occurring? When temporary software trouble occurs, it will be recovered automatically. – Depending on the status of the trouble, communication might be disconnected.
Page 85: How To Use The Cgi Commands
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS The HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) is used to control the encoder and decoder. The following can be controlled: • Camera control • Camera settings menus control • Switching streaming video • Controlling start / stop of the encoder •...
Page 86: Camera Control
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CAMERA CONTROL When a Panasonic combination camera (WV-CW860, WV-CS850, etc.) or a pan-tilt head is connected to the VIDEO IN connector of the encoder, it is possible to control the camera using the CGI commands.
Page 87 Item Parameter name Parameter value Description Iris control IRIS –10 - –1 CLOSE RESET 1 - 10 OPEN It will take around 60 ms for one step increment or decrement of the IRIS param- eter to adjust the iris. Defroster control on, off Wiper control WIPER...
Page 88: Camera Settings Menus Control
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CAMERA SETTINGS MENUS CONTROL When a Panasonic camera is connected to the VIDEO IN connector of the encoder, it is possible to control the camera settings menus using the CGI commands. ■ Format http://(IP address of the encoder)/cgi-bin/camctrl.cgi?CHSEL=(Parameter value)&(parameter name)=(parameter value) ■...
Page 89 ■ Examples 1. To display the menu of the camera connected to the VIDEO IN 1 connector http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/camctrl.cgi?CHSEL=1&MENU=on 2. To move the cursor on the menu of the camera connected to the VIDEO IN 2 connector downward http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/camctrl.cgi?CHSEL=2&DOWN=1...
Page 90: Switching Streaming Video
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS SWITCHING STREAMING VIDEO When using the multicast transmission, it is possible to switch the streaming video displayed on the monitor using the following CGI commands. When using the unicast transmission, change the settings on the VIDEO page. ■...
Page 91 ■ Example 1. To output the image from the VIDEO IN 3 connector (destination IP address: 239.192.10.3; port number: 50000) of the encoder by the VIDEO OUT 1 connector (multicast transmission) http://192.168.0.11/control4?decode=start&ch=01&address=239.192.10.3:50000&enc_addr=192.168.0.10&enc_ ch=03...
Page 92: Controlling Start /Stop Of The Encoder
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CONTROLLING START /STOP OF THE ENCODER Start and stop the transmission of streaming video and audio data from the encoder. ■ Format ● Start encoding (Streaming transmission) http://(IP address of the encoder)/control4?encode=start&ch=(parameter value) ● Stop encoding (Stop streaming transmission) http://(IP address of the encoder)/control4?encode=end&ch=(parameter value) ■...
Page 93 ■ Examples 1. To start streaming transmission from the VIDEO IN 1 connector (start encoding) http://192.168.0.10/control4?encode=start&ch=01 2. To stop streaming transmission from the VIDEO IN 2 connector (stop encoding) http://192.168.0.10/control4?encode=end&ch=02...
Page 94: Controlling Start / Stop Of The Decoder
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CONTROLLING START / STOP OF THE DECODER Start and stop the reception of the streaming video and audio data by the decoder. When receiving streaming video and audio data after starting decoding, images will be displayed on the monitor and audio will be output. When stopping decoding, blue pictures will be displayed on the monitor and audio will not be output.
Page 95 ● Stop decoding Item Parameter name Parameter value Description Stop decoding decode Identifier to stop decoding VIDEO OUT connector number ch 01 - 04 Select a VIDEO OUT connector number (01 - 04) which stops decoding. ■ Examples 1. To start displaying images from the VIDEO OUT 1 connector (start decoding) http://192.168.0.11/control4?decode=start&ch=01&address=239.192.10.1:50000 2.
Page 96: Displaying The Status Of The Encoder
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE ENCODER Displays the status of the encoder. ■ Format http://( IP address of the encoder)/control4?status=get ■ Response HTTP /1.1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX (Store the octet number of the Message-Body decimally) PLAY1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy (Status of CH1) STOP1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy...
Page 97 ■ Example 1. To display the status of the encoder http://192.168.0.10/control4?status=get Response PLAY1:239.192.10.1:50000 PLAY2:239.192.10.2:50000 PLAY3:239.192.10.3:50000 PLAY4:239.192.10.4:50000...
Page 98: Displaying The Status Of The Decoder
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF THE DECODER Displays the status of the decoder. ■ Format http://(IP address of the decoder)/control4?status=get ■ Response HTTP /1.1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX (Store the octet number of the Message-Body decimally) PLAY1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy CRLF (Status of CH1) STOP1:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy CRLF...
Page 99 PLAY4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy (Status of CH4) STOP4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy NO_STREAM_DETECT4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy STREAM_DOWN4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy CHANNEL_SWITCHING_DOWN4:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyyy xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx: Video stream receiving IP address (xxx : 0 - 255) yyyyy: Port number (yyyyy: 1024 - 65535) PLAY: Decoder is active, and is receiving video streaming and displaying it on the monitor. STOP: Decoder is not active.
Page 100: Controlling The Bit Rate Of Streaming Video And Audio Data
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CONTROLLING THE BIT RATE OF STREAMING VIDEO AND AUDIO DATA It is possible to change the bit rate of the encoder. Since the settings of the encoder are not overwritten, the changed rate will return by turning on/off the encoder. ■...
Page 102: Resetting The Alarm / Displaying The Alarm Status
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS RESETTING THE ALARM / DISPLAYING THE ALARM STATUS Displays the status of the alarm or resets the alarm against the encoder. The bit rate of the streaming video and audio data returns to the set value by resetting the alarm that sets the status of the alarm to OFF. When two or more alarms occurred, the bit rate of the latest alarm will be applied.
Page 103 ■ Response ● Response of alarm reset HTTP /1.1 200 OK Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX (Store the octet number of the Message-Body decimally) ● Response of displaying alarm status HTTP /1.1 XXXXXXXXXXXXX Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX (Store the octet number of the Message-Body decimally) ALM1:xxx (Status of the contact input port 1)
Page 104: Displaying The Contact Input Status
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS DISPLAYING THE CONTACT INPUT STATUS Displays the status of each contact input port. ■ Format http://(IP address of the encoder)/control4?dio=status ■ Response HTTP /1.1 200 OK Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX (Store the octet number of the Message-Body decimally) DI1: xxx (Status of the contact input port 1) DI2: xxx...
Page 105: Displaying The Status Of Video Loss
DISPLAYING THE STATUS OF VIDEO LOSS Displays the receiving status of the video sync signals from camera or the VTR connected to the VIDEO IN connector of the encoder. When the power of the camera connected with the video cable is off, the status will be OFF. ■...
Page 106: Muting The Audio
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS MUTING THE AUDIO It is possible to mute audio temporarily, or resume muted audio. ■ Format http://(IP address of the decoder)/control4?audio=out&ch=(parameter value)&mute=(parameter value) ■ Response HTTP /1.1 200 OK Cache-Control: no-cache Content-Type: text/plain Content-Length: XX (XX: Display the octet number of the Message-Body decimally) OK or NG ■...
Page 107: Multiscreen Display
MULTISCREEN DISPLAY Designates image to be displayed on the monitor connected to the QUAD connector by the CGI commands. It is possible to select whether to display in multiscreen (quad) or to display one of the 4 image sources. ■ Format http://(IP address of the decoder)/control4?video=out&ch=(parameter value) ■...
Page 108: Controlling The Contact Output
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS CONTROLLING THE CONTACT OUTPUT It is possible to designate the output port, output type (open/close), and output time of the control pulse which is supplied from the contact output port of the encoder. ■ Format http://(IP address of the encoder)/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=(parameter value)&OUT=(parameter value)&TYPE=(parameter value)&TIME=(parameter value)&submit=ACTION ■...
Page 109 ■ Examples 1. Close output for 1 second for the port 1 http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=1&OUT=latch&TYPE=close &TIME=10&submit=ACTION 2. Open output for 15 seconds for the port 2 http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=2&OUT=latch&TYPE=open &TIME=150&submit=ACTION 3. Trigger close output for the port 3 http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=3&OUT=momentary&TYPE=close &submit=ACTION 4. Trigger open output for the port 4 http://192.168.0.10/cgi-bin/pioctrl.cgi?com=set_pio&PIO=4&OUT=momentary&TYPE=open &submit=ACTION 5.
Page 110: Restarting The Encoder / Decoder
HOW TO USE THE CGI COMMANDS RESTARTING THE ENCODER / DECODER It is possible to restart the encoder/decoder using the CGI commands. ■ Format ● Restarting the encoder http://(IP address of the encoder)/cgi-bin/encoder.cgi?com=netvup&submit=RESTART ● Restarting the decoder http://(IP address of the decoder)/cgi-bin/decoder.cgi?com=netvup&submit=RESTART ■...
Page 111: Updating
UPDATING Update the firmware of the encoder/decoder by executing the update file transferred to the encoder/decoder in advance. Refer to the page 62 or page 79 to transfer the file to the encoder or the decoder respectively. ■ Format ● Updating the encoder http://(IP address of the encoder)/cgi-bin/encoder.cgi?com=netvup&submit=START ●...
Page 112: Default Settings
NTP SERVER HOST/IP ADDRESS INTERVAL TIME ZONE (GMT-05:00) Eastern Standard Time DAYLIGHT SAVINGS DATE [YYYY/MM/DD] 2003/01/01 DATE [hh:mm:ss] 00:00:00 DEVICE NAME WJ-GXE900 LOCATION CONTACT SNMP COMMUNITY public START UP COMMAND* MULTICAST DESTINATION IP ADDRESS* 239.192.255.1 MULTICAST IP ADDRESS FOR SETUP* 239.192.255.2...
Page 113 Setting Page Item Default setting AUDIO SETUP ALARM-DRY CONTACT No.1 No. 2 No.3 No.4 MAKE-CONTACT CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CAMERA PRESET No. (1 - 64) Blank for all the camera input channels (No preset control) BIT RATE Refer to "The bit rate when the encoder detects an alarm (both the dry contact and camera site alarm)"...
Page 114 Setting Page Item Default setting HOST HOST AUTHENTICATION HOST IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK ACCESS LEVEL DELETE MAINTENANCE ACCEPT EXCLUSIVE COMMAND IP ADDRESS - The bit rate when the encoder detects an alarm (both the dry contact and camera site alarm) Camera input channel Default setting 9.216 Mbps (150 ms)
Page 115 DECODER Setting Page Item Default setting NETWORK IP ADDRESS 192.168.0.11 SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.0 DEFAULT GATEWAY 192.168.0.1 DNS SERVER 0.0.0.0 SPEED/DUPLEX AUTO SYSTEM MODE WEB MODE VIDEO&AUDIO DECRYPTION DECRYPTION KEY (4 digits: 0 - 9) 0000 NTP SERVER HOST/IP ADDRESS INTERVAL TIME ZONE (GMT-05:00) Eastern Standard Time DAYLIGHT SAVINGS...
Page 116: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENCODER Basic Specification Power Source 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 23 W Ambient Operating Temperature –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F) * See note. Ambient Operating Humidity Less than 90% (non-condensing) Weight Approx. 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs.) Dimensions 210 mm (W) x 44 mm (H) x 300 mm (D) [8-1/4"...
Page 117 GDECODER Basic Specification Power Source 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 45 W Ambient Operating Temperature –10 °C - +50 °C (14 °F - 122 °F) * See note. Ambient Operating Humidity Less than 90 % (no-condensing) Weight Approx. 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs.) Dimensions 420 mm (W) x 44 mm (H) x 350 mm (D) [16-9/16"...
Page 119 Security Systems Group PANASONIC SALES COMPANY www.panasonic.com/cctv DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO INC. Executive Office: One Panasonic Way 3E-7, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park 65th Infantry Ave. KM. 9.5 Carolina, Zone Office P.R. 00985 (809)750-4300 Eastern: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7303 Central: 1707 N.Randal Road, Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-5205...

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