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CEN-NVS200. When used with a Rava -compatible Crestron touch screen, in addition to receiving interleaved audio from the CEN-NVS200, a “talk back” signal can also be transmitted from the touch screen to the CEN-NVS200. However, performance may vary and may not be suitable for 2-way intercom applications.
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CEN-NVS200. When used with a Rava-compatible Crestron touch screen, in addition to receiving interleaved audio from the CEN-NVS200, a “talk back” signal can also be transmitted from the touch screen to the CEN-NVS200. However, performance may vary and may not be suitable for 2-way intercom applications.
Additionally, an external sensor can be connected to the CEN-NVS200 via its digital input port. Automated control signals can be triggered in response to any motion, tamper or external sensor event, enabling logging and notification over the network via Crestron touch screens, mobile devices and third-party applications.
Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Applications The following diagram shows a CEN-NVS200 in a typical application. CEN-NVS200 in a Typical Application 4 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
Internal Block Diagram The following diagram represents a use model for the digital output and input abilities of the CEN-NVS200. Digital Output and Input of the CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 5...
Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Specifications Specifications for the CEN-NVS200 are listed in the following table. CEN-NVS-200 Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Video Input Signal Types NTSC or PAL composite Compression H.264 (MPEG-4 part 10 AVC), MPEG-4 (H.263/MPEG-4 part 2), MJPEG Streaming Up to four simultaneous streams (fourth stream limited to QCIF resolution);...
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Network Video Streamer with PoE Injector Available Accessories CEN-SW-POE-5 5-Port PoE Switch CEN-SWPOE-16 16-Port Managed PoE Switch CEN-SWPOE-24 24-Port Managed PoE Switch PWE-4803RU PoE Injector (Included with model CEN-NVS200-PWE) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 7...
Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on the CEN-NVS200. CEN-NVS200 Physical View (Top) CEN-NVS200 Physical View (Bottom) 8 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer CEN-NVS200 Overall Dimensions (Top, Front, Side and Bottom Views) 1.36 in (35 mm) 2.96 in (75 mm) 5.40 in (137 mm) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 9...
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Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 CEN-NVS200 Overall Dimensions (Rear View with Mounting Bracket Attached) 1.25 in (32 mm) 3.95 in (101 mm) Connectors, Controls, and Indicators CONNECTORS, DESCRIPTION CONTROLS, AND INDICATORS LAN PoE (1) 8-pin RJ-45 female; 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet port;...
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1. The pin out table indicates signal connections. DC power applied by Ethernet power sourcing equipment (PSE) can connect to either signal pins or N/C pins. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 11...
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Wire ends should be stripped 3/8” (~ 9 mm) and inserted completely. 5. To reset the CEN-NVS200, press and release the recessed HW RESET button with a paper clip or thin object. Wait for the video server to reboot. To restore the CEN-NVS200 to its factory default settings, press and hold the recessed button until the NET and PWR LEDs blink rapidly.
Mounting The CEN-NVS200 can be mounted on a surface, a rack rail or stacked with other equipment. The included mounting bracket must be attached to the CEN-NVS200 before the device is mounted.
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(2022739) Screws (4) #M3 x 5 mm (2022785) Surface Mounting Using four screws (not included), mount the bracket and attached CEN-NVS200 to the surface as shown in the following illustration. CEN-NVS200 Surface Mounting 14 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
Network Video Streamer Rack Mounting The CEN-NVS200 can be mounted on a front or rear rail of an equipment rack. Either the left or the right side of the attached mounting bracket can be used to mount the CEN-NVS200 on the rack. (Mounting the right side is shown in the following illustration.)
Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the CEN-NVS200, use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Hardware Connections for the CEN-NVS200 (Top)
Accessing the CEN-NVS200 User Interface NOTE: Access to the CEN-NVS200 user interface must be performed from a PC whose IP address is in the same IP subnet. The default configuration of the CEN-NVS200 allows the IP address of the network video streamer to be automatically assigned by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the local area network.
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Using Crestron ToolBox NOTE: To be able to use Crestron Toolbox to access the CEN-NVS200, the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Ethernet protocol configuration setting of the CEN-NVS200 must be enabled. The UPnP protocol is enabled by default. For additional information, refer to “Configuring Network Settings”...
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CEN-NVS200. Refer to “Logging In to the CEN-NVS200” which starts below for log-in information. Logging In to the CEN-NVS200 The user name and password window allows logging in to the CEN-NVS200. User Name and Password Window To log in to the CEN-NVS200: Enter the user name and password.
Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Navigating the Home Page The home page of the CEN-NVS200 allows access to configuration of the CEN-NVS200, control of basic camera functions and display of streaming video. The following screen illustrates the CEN-NVS200 home page. Graphical buttons, such as PTZ directional buttons, are displayed in the column on the left side.
Video Window The video window displays MPEG-4 or MJPEG streaming video. For information about configuring video settings, refer to “Configuring Video Settings” which starts on page 47. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 21...
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Video and Audio Control Buttons Video and audio control buttons are described in the following sections. NOTE: When Firefox or Safari is used as the web browser and the CEN-NVS200 is in MPEG-4 or MJPEG streaming mode, video and audio control buttons are not supported.
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Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer NOTE: When Internet Explorer is used as the web browser and the CEN-NVS200 is in MJPEG streaming mode, only the Digital zoom and Record buttons discussed below are supported. Digital Zoom Clicking the Digital zoom button ( ) opens the digital zoom control panel.
NOTE: The “Client Settings” page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/clientset.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. 24 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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NOTE: A minimal view of the video can be accessed at the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/viewer.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. H.264/MPEG-4 Media Options: (Internet Explorer only) Select the MPEG-4 media for playback: Video and Audio, Video Only or Audio Only.
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Clicking the Configuration link allows configuration of various types of settings, such as system settings, security settings and so on. For additional information, refer to the “Configuration” section which starts on page 27. 26 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuration CEN-NVS200 configuration pages allow configuring the following settings: • System settings (refer to “Configuring System Settings” which starts on page 28 for information) • Security settings (refer to “Configuring Security Settings” which starts on page 30 for information) •...
URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/system.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. 28 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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Disable Power and Network LEDs checkbox is deselected; the LEDs are enabled. System Time: Set system time parameters if the CEN-NVS200 is to be used without a Crestron control system: NOTE: System time control settings are not necessary when used with a Crestron control system.
NOTE: The “Security” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/security.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Refer to the following sections for security configuration guidelines. 30 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200...
The user name for the administrator is permanently assigned as admin. The default administrator password is blank. Setting an administrator password is optional; however, doing so prevents unauthorized use of the CEN-NVS200 by providing password protection. It is recommended that the Administrator set an administrator password as a matter of prudent security practice.
NOTE: The user name and password are case sensitive. NOTE: Setting a user password is optional; however, doing so prevents unauthorized use of the CEN-NVS200 by providing password protection. In the User Name: text box, enter a user name. In the User Password: text box, enter a password for the user.
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• • RTSP Streaming To configure network settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click Network in the column on the left side of the page. The “Network” configuration page opens. “Network” Configuration Page (Top Half Shown) Operations &...
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NOTE: The “Network” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/network.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Refer to the following sections for network configuration guidelines. Configuring the Network Type Configure the network type in the Network Type pane of the “Network”...
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IP address and related information that is entered manually: IP Address: Enter a unique IP address for the CEN-NVS200. If the device is on a network with a DHCP server, ensure that the IP address is not in the range of IP addresses that the DHCP server assigns.
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NOTE: If the default number of 80 is not used, the port number must be appended to the IP address of the CEN-NVS200 to be able to access the CEN-NVS200 from the web browser. For example, the HTTP port number is set to to 8888, http://192.168.0.100:8888...
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Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Access name for stream 2: Enter the name to be used by the Crestron MJPEG Viewer application. For example, when using video2.mjpg (default setting), the HTTP command to be entered into the Crestron MJPEG Viewer is the following: /video2.mjpg?user=myuser&pw=secretpassword...
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The default port number is 21. Configuring RTSP Streaming Configure RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) in the RTSP Streaming pane of the “Network” configuration page. “Network” Configuration Page – RTSP Streaming Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 39...
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(default setting), the following URL connects directly to the MPEG-4 video: rtsp://ip address/live.sdp ip address is the IP address of the CEN-NVS200. live.sdp is the default access name. Access name for stream 2: Enter an access name for stream 2 for connections from client software when the codec type of the stream is MPEG-4.
Valid values range from 1 to 255. Configuring DDNS Settings NOTE: The current version of the CEN-NVS200 is not compatible with the Crestron DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
Configuration of a client access list provides one or more IP address ranges that are allowed to access the CEN-NVS200. Ranges of addresses that are denied access to the CEN-NVS200 can also be configured. Addresses can also be deleted from the allowed or denied list of IP addresses.
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Select the appropriate Rule from the dropdown list. There are three types of rules: Single: This rule allows the user to add an IP address to the Allowed list or Denied list. Filter Address Example - Single Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 43...
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NOTE: Omitting starting and ending IP address entries allows all IP addresses to connect. To delete an entry from the Allowed list or the Denied list, select the entry and click Delete. 44 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
NOTE: The “Audio and Video” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/audiovideo.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. “Audio and Video” Configuration Page (Top Half Shown) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 “Audio and Video” Configuration Page (Bottom Half Shown) Refer to the following sections for video and audio configuration guidelines. 46 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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From the Modulation drop-down list, select the video input modulation type: NTSC, PAL or Auto. NOTE: The CEN-NVS200 must be rebooted to activate the change. Choose the input from the Select Caching Stream drop down list. Select one or both of the Video Orientation checkboxes: •...
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URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/image.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. On the “Image Settings” configuration page, adjust the Brightness, Saturation, Contrast and Sharpness as desired. Values in the drop-down lists range from –5 to NOTE: A value of 0 for Brightness and Contrast auto tunes the video.
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URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/privacy.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Select the Enable privacy mask checkbox to enable privacy mask window(s). A privacy mask window blocks viewing of an area on the video output as determined by the privacy mask window settings.
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Configure video quality settings for Stream 1, Stream 2, Stream 3 and/or Stream 4 in the Video Settings pane of the “Audio and Video” configuration page. Settings “Audio and Video” Configuration Page – Video Quality Settings (Streams 1 and 2 Shown) 50 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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Intra frame period: (Applicable to MPEG-4 mode only) From the drop-down list, select the interval in seconds at which full frames are to be transmitted. A larger interval improves performance but takes longer for initial connection. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 51...
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NOTE: Most cell phones support media streaming with GSM-AMR audio. AAC bit rate: If AAC is selected as the audio type, set the AAC bit rate based on available bandwidth. 52 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
NOTE: The “Motion detection” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/motion.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Select the Enable motion detection checkbox to enable motion detection window(s).
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Motion Detection on Home Page NOTE: If the predefined motion detection is under privacy mask block, the monitoring window is not triggered. 54 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
Configuring Camera Tampering Detection Settings To configure camera tampering detection settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click Camera Tampering Detection in the column on the left side of the page. The “Camera tampering detection” configuration page opens.
URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/camera_control.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Select one of the following radio buttons: Disable: Select Disable if the camera is a fixed camera or does not •...
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Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer (Applicable only when PTZ Camera is selected) From the PTZ Driver: drop-down list, select the desired PTZ driver. The CEN-NVS200 has five built-in PTZ camera drivers: DynaDome/SmartDome, Pelco D, Pelco P, LILIN and Samsung SCC-643.
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In the Dwelling time (sec): text entry box, enter the desired number of seconds, and then click Save in the bottom of the page to save the setting. 58 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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NOTE: If Custom camera is selected as the PTZ driver on the “Camera Control” configuration page, pan, tilt, zoom and focus functions must be configured by setting custom commands. “Custom Command” Page (Not Applicable to Custom Camera) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 59...
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Enter the camera control commands into the text entry boxes. Refer to the camera documentation to set up frequently used functions. Click Save, and then click Close to close the page. 60 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
NOTE: The “Homepage Layout” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/layout.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 61...
Configuring Event, Server and Media Settings To configure event, server and media settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page, then click Events and Servers in the column on the left side of the page. The “Events and Servers” configuration page opens.
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NOTE: The “Events and Servers” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/application.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. NOTE: It is recommended that server and media settings be configured before event settings are configured.
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Normal or Low. The event with the highest priority is executed first. Enter the number of seconds to wait before detecting the next event (applicable to motion detection and digital input trigger types). 64 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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• Camera Tampering Detection, which triggers the event when camera tampering is detected Video Loss, which triggers the event when the CEN-NVS200 does not • receive the video signal from the camera •...
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Up to five servers can be configured. To configure a server: In the Action pane of the “Events and Servers” configuration page, click Add Server. The “Server Settings” page opens. “Server Settings” Page 66 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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NOTE: The folder privilege must be open for upload. Passive Mode: Select the checkbox to enable Passive mode transmission. Passive mode allows the flow of data to be set up and initiated by the CEN-NVS200 (FTP client) rather than by the FTP server. HTTP configuration URL: Enter the URL to upload the media.
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User name: Enter the granted user name on the network storage. Password: Enter the granted password on the network storage. Crestron Control System configuration Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the Crestron control system. Server port: Enter the port number of the CEN-NVS200 module.
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File name prefix: Enter the prefix to be added to the file name of the snapshot images. Add date and time suffix to file name: Select the checkbox to add time and date information to the file name. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 69...
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To delete media listed in the Media Settings pane, select the media in the drop-down list and click Delete. 70 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
NOTE: The “Recording” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/recording.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 71...
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Click Save to save the settings. The recording name, status, weekly schedule, time schedule, source and destination are displayed in the Recording Settings pane of the “Recording” configuration page. 72 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
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Destination column of the Recording Settings pane. Some or all files can then be deleted as desired. To delete a recording listed in the Recording Settings pane, select the recording in the drop-down list and click Delete. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 • 73...
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Configuring System Log Settings The CEN-NVS200 can log system messages on the remote server. The protocol is compliant with RFC 3164. For an external Linux server with syslogd service, use the “r” option to turn on the facility to receive a log from a remote machine.
NOTE: The “Parameter List” page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/parafile.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. “Parameter List” Page Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E...
• Exporting/uploading files • Upgrading firmware To perform maintenance, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click Maintenance in the column on the left side of the page. The “Maintenance” page opens. “Maintenance” Page 76 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200...
NOTE: The “Maintenance” page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/maintain.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Refer to the following sections for information about maintenance actions. Rebooting the CEN-NVS200 To reboot the CEN-NVS200, click Reboot below the Reboot pane of the “Maintenance”...
(such as changing the device ID or creating an IP table) to ensure proper functioning. NOTE: Crestron software and any files on the website are for authorized Crestron dealers and Crestron Service Providers (CSPs) only. New users must register to obtain access to certain areas of the site (including the FTP site).
Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to the Crestron Studio help file, SIMPL Windows help file or the Crestron Toolbox help file. If a Crestron Studio (or SIMPL Windows) program is provided, it can be uploaded to Crestron Studio or SIMPL Windows the control system using Crestron Studio (or SIMPL Windows) or Crestron Toolbox.
Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. CEN-NVS200 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION NET LED does...
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