GE Legend IP User Manual

Legend IP

User Manual

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Document number: 1055713A (August 2006)

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Software license agreement GE software supplied with GE products is proprietary and furnished under license and can be

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THE ENCLOSED PROGRAM IS FURNISHED SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. RETENTION OF THE PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS, OPENING OF THE SEALED WRAPPER, IF ANY, SURROUNDING THE PROGRAM, OR USE OF THE PROGRAM IN ANY MANNER WILL BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT TERMS. IF THESE TERMS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE, RETURN THE UNUSED PROGRAM AND ANY ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION TO GE FOR A FULL REFUND OF THE LICENSE FEE PAID. (FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE RETURN OF PROGRAMS ENCODED OR INCORPORATED WITHIN EQUIPMENT, CONTACT THE NEAREST GE SALES OFFICE.)

Intended use Use this product only for the purpose it was designed for; refer to the data sheet and user

FCC compliance his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

documentation. For the latest product information, contact your local supplier or visit us online at www.gesecurity.com.

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Contents

Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Conventions used in this document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

Safety terms and symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Chapter 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operational overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Available protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Chapter 2. Accessing the programming interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Computer versus keypad access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

When is logging on necessary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Multiple users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using a keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Chapter 3. Programming tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Web based controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Joystick modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Joystick as simulated mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Joystick as PTZ controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the graphical keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Inactivity timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Keypad shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 4. Basic programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Establishing network connectivity with the dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Addressing the dome and the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the encoder ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Programming presets from the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Programming presets with the programming interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Programming presets with the web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

ShadowTours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Chapter 5. Advanced programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Confirming settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Memory page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Passcode page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Title/Date page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Network page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Preferences page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Camera menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Privacy Masks page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Settings page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Encoder page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Actions menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Presets page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

ShadowTours page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Macros page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Areas page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Time schedule page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Alarms menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Programming tips for dome alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Summary page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Contact Setup page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Priority page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Display page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Relay Status page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Control menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Command Map page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Power-on and Resume page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Speeds/Tracking page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

System menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Diagnostics page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Status tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Logs page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Chapter 6. System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Viewing video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Autopan limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Pan and tilt limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Rebooting versus resetting a dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Rebooting the dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Resetting the dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Erase settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Controllers and commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Keypad limitations for calling up presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Moving camera assemblies between domes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting, maintenance, support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Identifying a dome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Troubleshooting your Legend IP system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Updating the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Contacting technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Online publication library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Appendix A. System defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Default programming settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Default title positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Appendix B. Compatible protocol commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Supported Pelco D and Pelco P commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Supported Tyco/AD commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Supported Ultrak commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Appendix C. Compatible web components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Compatible operating systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Compatible web browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Compatible digital video viewers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Appendix D. Configuring point-to-point streaming of Legend IP to SymNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Firewall configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

SymNet configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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Preface

This is the GE Legend IP User Manual for all models with v3.x software. This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining:

• how to program; and

• how to operate.

There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you have questions or concerns.

To use this document effectively, you should have the following minimum qualifications:

• a basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components,

• a basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical connections; and,

• a basic knowledge of computer networking.

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Read these instructions and all ancillary documentation entirely before

installing or operating this product. The

most current versions of this and related documentation may be found on our website. Refer to Online

publication library on page 111 for instructions on accessing our online publication library.

Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should perform all required hardware installation.

Conventions used in this document

The following conventions are used in this document:

Bold Menu items and buttons.

Italic Emphasis of an instruction or point; special terms.

File names, path names, windows, panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other GUI elements.

Titles of books and various documents.

Blue italic (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks to cross-references, related topics, and URL addresses.

Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen.

Programming or coding sequences.

Safety terms and symbols

These terms may appear in this manual:

CAUTION: Cautions identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the equipment or other property.

WARNING: Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury.

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References

If you want to investigate related topics, these other documents may prove helpful:

• GE Security. Legend IP Installation Manual (1055712)

• GE Security. SymNav Video Navigator User Manual (0150-0303)

• GE Security. SymSecure System Guide (1055580)

• GE Security. SymSecure User Guide (online help)

• GE Security. KTD-405 Controller Keypad User Manual (1036547)

• GE Security. Networking Cable Types Technical Reference Guide (1047213)

• GE Security. ASCII Protocol Reference Manual (1038010)

Chapter 1 Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of your Legend IP dome system. Refer to the Legend IP Installation Manual (1055712) for the detailed product contents, components supplied by the customer, dome and system requirements, and system planning.

In this chapter:

Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Operational overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Available protocols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Product overview

Legend IP™ is a line of advanced PTZ domes that stream digital video. Digital video is easier to transmit, share, and store than conventional analog video signals. Digital video systems also integrate well into most communications and media networks and are easily operated from software applications that manage digital video, such as GE’s SymSecure™ or SymNav™. SymSecure is GE’s complete digital video management software. SymNav is GE’s free digital video viewer that is provided with each dome. Compatible software applications, like these, allow you to control your domes and video over an IP (Internet Protocol) network from computers, instead of using analog keypads, recorders, multiplexers, and switchers.

Legend IP domes use an MPEG-4 video encoder to compress and digitize streaming video up to 30 fps (frames per second) for NTSC and up to 25 fps for PAL. At the maximum frame rates, the domes require a bandwidth from 1 to 2 Mbps (Megabits per second). The encoder supports QCIF, CIF, and D1 video resolutions. The MPEG-4 video stream that is created is compatible with GE’s SymDec family of MPEG-4 recorders, SymNet family of MPEG-4 codecs, and SymNav software. The Legend IP interface is open to allow compatibility with third party software and recording equipment.

Besides their networking ability, Legend IP domes also feature powerful cameras, SilkTrak™ direct-drive positioning for smoother camera travel, a graphical programming interface for easier customization of camera settings, passcodes for protection against unauthorized access, and the ability to flash software upgrades over your IP network using a standard web browser.

CAUTION: To ensure the security of your surveillance system, your IP network should be isolated and secured from

unauthorized access.

The Legend IP protocol is backward compatible with the Digiplex protocol. You can replace older domes in an existing Digiplex system with Legend IP domes. You must, however, replace the entire dome (camera and housing), because the hardware is not backward compatible.

Operational overview

Legend IP domes work in both IP network and in analog systems (System configurations on page 3). In a network system, Legend IP domes use a standard Ethernet connection to provide video and control to a software application, such as GE’s SymSecure or SymNav. When used in an analog system, Legend IP domes also include analog video and data connections, along with the network connection. You can mix analog Legend and digital Legend IP domes in the same system.

Legend IP domes can be operated from keypads, in addition to digital video management software. The housings have Ethernet, RS-485, and RS-422 connections for data control, and Ethernet, UTP, and coaxial connections for video. The Ethernet cable provides both video and communication data. The network interface is 10/100/Base-T Ethernet compliant and supports TCP/IP communication protocols on private networks, intranets, and the Internet.

GE’s SymSecure digital video management software offers many ways to complete tasks so as to accommodate the various ways that people are comfortable working. The documentation for Legend IP will provide one basic method for each basic task described. For complete usage instructions for SymSecure, refer to the SymSecure online help. If you are using SymNav or another compatible digital video management tool to operate your Legend IP domes, refer to that software’s documentation for its instructions.

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Cameras operate using the housing's memory, since programming is now stored in the housing. This allows you to replace cameras or move them between housings without having to reprogram them for each new site.

Note: Be aware that the installer through the Installer passcode may have turned on passcodes during installation to protect

the dome against unauthorized access. Using passcodes is optional, however. They are off by default. For details, see

Passcode page on page 35.

Figure 1. Main menu of the graphical programming interface

System configurations

Digital Legend IP domes can be used in a variety of digital and analog system configurations. They have both digital and analog connections for video and data. They also still maintain their built-in receivers that decode analog commands originating from a compatible controlling devices, such as a keypads or ASCII control software. See Operational overview on page 2.

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Typical digital system

A typical digital system is shown in Figure 2. In this configuration, control commands come from a software application, such as GE’s SymSecure or SymNav, instead of keypads or ASCII control software. The dome’s built-in encoders stream video to external decoders before it is transmitted to monitors, digital recorders, and alarm equipment. For additional details, refer to the data sheet, user manual, or application guide.

Figure 2. Typical digital system in an IP codec network

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SymNet

Ethernet

decoder

Ethernet

Network

Coax analog line

CCTV monitor

Legend

Ethernet

KTD-405

Ethernet

Network

Client PC with SymNav. Used for setup and control.

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Typical advanced analog system

A typical advanced analog system is shown in Figure 3. In this configuration, control commands pass through digital recorders and alarm equipment and video is switched to various monitors. For additional details, refer to the data sheet, user manual, or application guide.

Figure 3. Typical advanced analog system

Digital recorder

Video

loop-

through

N/O COM

N/C

Matrix switcher

Mon 1 Mon 2 Mon 3 Mon 4

Data distributor

SWITCH BIAS

REMOVABLE

TERMINAL STRIP

POWER

12 VDC

EARTH GROUND

RS485 B

RS422 IN B

RS422 OUT

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AUDIO KEYPAD RS485 RS485

SPEAKER

Controller

keypad

SWITCH BIAS

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TERMINAL STRIP

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EARTH GROUND

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module

Alarm chassis

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Dome

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Local relay

outputs

1 8

Alarms/relays

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Typical basic analog system

A minimum of one keypad, which is the most common controlling device, is required for operation. See Figure 4. From the keypad, an operator can pan, tilt, and zoom the camera, find presets, and start macros and ShadowTours.

Figure 4. Basic analog system

SWITCH BIAS

REMOVABLE

TERMINAL STRIP

POWER

12 VDC

EARTH GROUND

RS485 B

RS422 IN B

RS422 OUT

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SPEAKER SHIELD

AUDIO KEYPAD RS485 RS485

SPEAKER

Typical mixed analog/digital system

A typical mixed analog/digital system is shown in Figure 5. In this configuration, control commands come from either software applications or keyboards or ASCII control software. Video is encoded and sent through the network to a SymSecure server, client PC, or to a SymNet decoder for display on a CCTV monitor. For additional details, refer to the data sheet, user manual, or application guide.

Figure 5. Mixed analog/digital system

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Network

SymNet

SymSecure server

CCTV monitor

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SymSecure client PC with USB joystick controller

SCSI RAID storage

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Available protocols

Tab le 1 lists the protocols that can be assigned to each dome with the rotary protocol switch that is located on the active housing card (AHC) in the dome’s housing. Be aware that the available protocols and their settings have changed since the early analog Legend domes.

Refer to the Legend IP Installation Manual (1055712) for instructions on setting the protocol.

Table 1. Protocol switch assignments

Setting Protocol

0 Digiplex (RS-422) @ 4800 baud

1 Kalatel (RS-485) @ 9600 baud

2For future use

3For future use

4For future use

5 ASCII (RS-422) @ 9600 baud

6For future use

7 Ultrak @ 9600 baud (even parity)

8 Pelco P @ 4800 baud

9 Pelco D autobaud @ 2400, 4800, and 9600

A Tyco/AD (RS-422) @ 4800 baud

BFor future use

CFor future use

DFor future use

EFor future use

FFor future use

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Chapter 2 Accessing the programming

interface

This chapter provides instructions for accessing the dome’s programming menus from a computer or keypad.

In this chapter:

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Computer versus keypad access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

When is logging on necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Multiple users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using a keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Now that users can access a dome’s programming menus over a network, you need to understand what is different about using a computer versus a keypad, when is logging in necessary, and how are multiple users handled. See the following sections.

Computer versus keypad access

From a computer, you can use the web-based version of the graphical programming interface, or from a keypad, you can use the analog graphic menu version on a security monitor. Both step through the same programming menus. Both record changes instantly.

When is logging on necessary

If passcodes were turned on (that is, specified) during installation or later, access to the programming interface will be passcode-protected and you will have to log on to the dome to program it. Otherwise, you will be taken directly to the main programming page from the web browser or keypad without the need to enter a passcode. The passcodes control who has access to the features of your dome. See Passcode page on page 35.

Multiple users

Multiple users can access the programming menus from different locations (computers and/or keypads) and the dome will process programming changes in the order they are received. Any conflicting changes will be responded to with an error message.

Using a computer

When you are using a computer to access the dome’s graphical programming interface, you will be using a web browser. SymNav cannot access the programming menus. You can access the programming menus and video using Internet Explorer 6.0, or higher. The browser cannot control the camera unless Java computer, however. If you do not already have Java installed on your computer, go to www.java.com and download it now.

To access the programming interface using a web browser:

1. At the computer’s desktop, double-click the web browser icon.

2. Type the camera’s IP address into the address field in the form of http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of your camera). The default IP address will be provided by the installer.

The video and control screen will appear (Figure 6 on page 11).

is installed on your

Figure 6. Video and control screen in Internet Explorer

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3. Click the link labeled Video to bring up the login box. For the User name, select the operation mode requested. This can be either Administrator, Installer, or Operator. If passcodes are enabled, the password is the 4-digit passcode. If passcodes are disabled, leave the password blank.

4. The Legend IP video screen appears (Figure 7). To enter the GUI select the Enter GUI button in the upper left corner. Use the mouse to select controls and buttons from the camera configuration GUI.

Figure 7. Login screen of Internet Explorer

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Web interface

You can control many of the features of the Legend IP from the web interface. The interface contains various status and configuration controls that are easily available.

Logs

This page contains information concerning the operation of the camera. The data is meant for technical support, if problems arise.

Network

The link allows configuration of the network. The settings available on this page are the same as those detailed in Network page on page 38 (Figure 8).

Figure 8.

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Encoder

This link allows you to configure the video encoder settings. The settings available on this page are the same as those detailed in Encoder page on page 56 (Figure 9).

Figure 9.

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The video tab allows you to view and have basic control of the camera. The camera controls are designed for troubleshooting and should not be used for regular use. On the left is a control with directional buttons. The camera speed is controlled by the Camera Speed slider.

Additionally, there are controls for zoom, focus, and iris manipulation.

You can also store and select presets with the button on the bottom of the video page (Figure 10).

Figure 10.

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Info

This tap displays the state of the camera. It is an easy way to view and administer configurations (Figure 11).

Figure 11.

Update

This tab is used for the updating of the camera’s firmware.

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Using a keypad

The steps for accessing the programming interface from all GE keypads are similar. The following procedure is based on the KTD-405 keypad, which is currently GE’s most popular keypad. Exceptions to the procedure for other GE keypads are noted. You can also use the GE KTD-400 and KTD-404/304 keypads and other manufacturers’ keypads and controllers using the Pelco D (autobaud), Pelco P, Tyco/AD (RS-422), Ultrak, Impac (RS-485), and ASCII protocols. When using these other protocols, all standard commands are supported by the Legend IP protocol, including pan, tilt, lens (zoom, focus, and iris), preset, and joystick control commands for the specified third-party protocols. For details, see Compatible protocol commands on page 117.

To access the programming interface from a KTD-405 keypad:

1. At the normal display, press and hold the set

(  ) key on the keypad until you hear a beep and the programming code display appears on the keypad’s LCD.

2. At the ENTER PROGRAMMING CODE

display, enter the programming access code by pressing the 9, 5, 1, and seq keys.

This code is the same for all GE keypads.

3. At the equipment selection display, press 3 to

select CAMERA (keypad v1.2.09 or later) or CAMERA/RCVR (keypad v1.1.06 or earlier).

If you have an older keypad (v1.1.06 or earlier), you will have a second equipment selection display, at which you need to press 1 for CYBERDOME.

Figure 12. Normal display (programming interface accessed)

CAMERA 1 MONITOR 1

Figure 13. ENTER PROGRAMMING CODE display

ENTER PROGRAMMING CODE: _

Figure 14. Equipment selection display

1=SWITCHER/MPLX 2=ALARMS 3=CAMERA EXIT

1=SWITCHER/MPLX 2=ALARMS 3=CAMERA/RCVR EXIT

1=CYBERDOME 2=PTZ 3=AUXILIARY



BACK

v1.2.09 or later

}

v1.1.06 or earlier

4. At the ENTER CAMERA SITE NUMBER

display, enter the number for the camera site you are programming. This is a 3-digit number (for example, 007, 021, 243).

You can enter one, two, or three digits and press set (  ).

Figure 15. ENTER CAMERA SITE NUMBER display

ENTER CAMERA SITE NUMBER ___

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5. Continue entering commands with the joystick.

Figure 16. SEE MONITOR FOR MENUS display

SEE MONITOR FOR MENUS HOLD SEQ (3 SEC) TO EXIT

6. If passcodes are turned on, they are required. Select your passcode level and enter your passcode (Figure 17). You will be taken to the main programming page. If passcodes are turned off, they are not required and you will be taken directly to the main programming page.

From the main programming page, you can access any programming parameters that are allowed by your passcode.

Figure 17. Log on (if passcode required) and main programming pages

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Chapter 3 Programming tools

This chapter provides instructions for how to use the keypad joystick and graphical programming interface to program domes.

In this chapter:

Web based controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Joystick modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Joystick as simulated mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Joystick as PTZ controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the graphical keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Inactivity timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Keypad shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Web based controller

The web-based controller is a java applet stored on the camera. This applet will provide basic PTZ control similar to what you would expect with a KTD-405 keypad.

Figure 18. Web based controller

Camera IP. This is the IP address of the camera you are currently viewing.

Camera speed. This control will adjust the speed of the Up, Down, Left and Right buttons below the

slider. The range is 0 (slowest/off) to 31 (fastest)

Up, Down, Left and Right. Pan and Tilt the camera.

Zoom +/-. Zoom the camera in (+) and out (-).

Focus +/-. Focus the camera for close objects (+) or distant objects (-).

Iris +/-. Increase Iris f-stop (+) or decrease Iris f-stop (-).

Set. Used while in menus to accept a selection.

Esc. Used while in menus to cancel or clear a selection.

Index. Preset or Tour value selected

Auto pan. Send the Auto pan request command to the camera.

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Shadow tour. Used in conjunction with the Index value to select a Shadow tour. For example, if the index

is on 15 and the Shadow tour button is pressed the camera will begin Shadow tour 15 (if programmed).

Preset store. Used in conjunction with the Index value to store a preset.

Preset find. Used in conjunction with the Index value to select a preset.

Joystick modes

While you are in the graphical programming interface, the joystick of your keypad operates in two modes depending upon what your current action is. While moving among the menus of the programming interface, the joystick is a simulated mouse and you enter commands using the joystick. While controlling live video, the joystick is a PTZ controller. So, whenever you are positioning titles or privacy masks, or programming live video features such as presets and ShadowTours, the joystick is a PTZ controller, in which case, you will use the keypad’s keys to enter commands.

Joystick as simulated mouse

When the joystick is simulating a mouse within the programming interface, it can move the cursor, move a title, or make a selection in the menus.

Moving the cursor or a title

To move the cursor (onscreen arrow) across the menus, or to move a title across the screen during title positioning, push or pull the joystick in any direction. The farther you move the joystick, the faster the cursor will move. If your keypad doesn’t have a joystick, directional keys will have the same effect.

Making a selection

To make a selection in the menus, place the cursor over a menu, button, checkbox, item in a list, or arrow of a drop-down box by pushing or pulling the joystick in any direction, then twist the knob on the joystick.

Figure 19. Twisting the joystick knob to make selection

You can also use the zoom+/- key on the keypad to make selections.

Joystick as PTZ controller

When the joystick is controlling the PTZ movements of the camera within the programming interface, use the keypad’s keys to enter the save and cancel programming commands.

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Saving live video programming

To save live video programming, such as positioned titles, privacy masks, presets, and ShadowTours, press the iris + or the set (  ) key on the keypad.

Canceling live video programming

To cancel live video programming, such as positioned titles, privacy masks, presets, and ShadowTours, press the iris - or the esc key on the keypad.

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