Pelco C2900M-B User Manual

INSTALLATION/OPERATION

PelcoNet™ Multimedia

Transmission Via Networks

NET104A Series

C2900M-B (1/03)

ADDENDUM

Addendum No.: C2900MB-ADDEN

Date: October 15, 2003

Manual Affected: PelcoNet™ Multimedia Transmission Via Networks –

NET104A Series – C2900M-B

Manual Update: In the NOTE in the

Specifications

section, replace

“NETRANS4” with “NETPLUG4” as the replacement transformer.

In Appendix B – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), replace the answer to question 10 with the follow-

ing paragraph.

Yes. You must have Genex Version 4.1 or higher for Genex units manufactured before November 22, 2002—or Version 1.12 or higher for units manufactured on or after that date. (The version numbering was restarted in 2002, which is why newer units have a smaller version number.) These versions let you connect a KBD4000 to the Genex COM IN port and PelcoNet to the Genex COM OUT port. This gives you both local and remote control. Refer to

Connecting PelcoNet to the COM OUT RS-422 Port on a Genex Multiplexer

Appendix A for detailed information.

Pelco World Headquarters • 3500 Pelco Way, Clovis, California 93612-5699 USA USA & Canada: Tel: 800/289-9100 • Fax: 800/289-9150 International: Tel: 1-559/292-1981 • Fax: 1-559/348-1120

www.pelco.com

CONTENTS

Section Page

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS ..................................................................................... 8

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 8

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR..................................................................... 9

THE TRANSMITTER ................................................................................................................... 9

THE BROWSER ......................................................................................................................... 10

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 10

WHAT IS THE PELCONET NET104A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM? ....................................................... 11

HOW DO LANS AND WANS WORK?.......................................................................................11

WHO SHOULD INSTALL THE PELCONET NET104A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM? .................... 11

OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 12

DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................... 12

SOFTWARE VERSION ............................................................................................................... 13

PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. 13

MODELS ................................................................................................................................... 13

FRONT PANEL LEDS ................................................................................................................. 14

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS .................................................................................................... 15

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE ............................................................................................................ 16

STEP 1: CONNECTING A CAMERA OR MONITOR ................................................................... 16

STEP 2: CONNECTING ADDITIONAL ITEMS ............................................................................ 17

STEP 3: CONNECTING TO THE LAN PORT ............................................................................... 17

STEP 4: CONNECTING POWER ................................................................................................ 18

STEP 5: SELECTING AN IP ADDRESS FOR YOUR NETWORK .................................................. 19

STEP 6: USING A PC’S WEB BROWSER TO CONFIGURE THE NETWORK .............................. 19

STEP 7: WHAT IS NEXT? .......................................................................................................... 19

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 20

DISPLAYING REMOTE VIDEO ON A WEB BROWSER .............................................................. 20

DISPLAYING VIDEO VIA A TRANSMITTER-TO-RECEIVER CONNECTION................................ 22

DIAGRAMS OF TYPICAL APPLICATIONS..................................................................................24

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 30

CONNECTING VIDEO SOURCES OR DISPLAYS........................................................................ 30

CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................... 30

CONNECTING DATA TERMINALS ............................................................................................ 31

USE AS CONTROL TERMINAL PORT ............................................................................... 31

USE AS TRANSPARENT DATA PORT...............................................................................32

CONNECTING EXTERNAL SENSORS ....................................................................................... 33

CONTROLLING PERIPHERAL DEVICES ..................................................................................... 34

CONNECTING TO A LAN .......................................................................................................... 34

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CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................... 34

CONFIGURATION USING A TERMINAL PROGRAM ................................................................. 34

TYPICAL SESSION ........................................................................................................... 35

COMMAND REFERENCE ................................................................................................. 36

CONFIGURATION USING A WEB BROWSER ........................................................................... 38

WEB SERVER CONCEPT .................................................................................................. 38

NET-MANAGER ............................................................................................................... 38

QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE ..................................................................... 39

PELCONET NET104A HOME PAGE .................................................................................. 40

GENERAL CONFIGURATION PAGE .................................................................................. 42

NETWORK SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE...............................................................46

VIDEO SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE...................................................................... 48

AUDIO SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE ..................................................................... 52

ALARM SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE....................................................................54

INTERFACE SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE .............................................................. 60

LIVE VIDEO AND SERVER PUSH VIDEO PAGES ................................................................................ 62

WEB BROWSER CONTROL PAGES .................................................................................................... 63

ACCESSING THESE PAGES ...................................................................................................... 63

CONTROLLING THE DISPLAY ................................................................................................... 64

MATRIX CONTROL LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS .......................................... 65

GENEX LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS ............................................................. 66

SPECTRA LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS ......................................................... 68

ESPRIT LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS ............................................................. 69

ADVANCED FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 70

AUTOMATIC CONNECTION FEATURE ...................................................................................... 70

VIDEO MOTION DETECTION FEATURE.....................................................................................70

ALARM NOTIFICATION BY E-MAIL .......................................................................................... 71

RECORD AND PLAY BACK THE DISPLAY ON A PC .................................................................. 71

RECORDING THE DISPLAY .............................................................................................. 72

PLAYING BACK THE RECORDING....................................................................................72

FIRMWARE UPLOAD ................................................................................................................ 73

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................................................74

BASIC FUNCTIONING ...............................................................................................................74

GREEN POWER LED .........................................................................................................74

ETHERNET LEDS .............................................................................................................. 75

COM LED .........................................................................................................................75

OUTPUT LEDS .................................................................................................................. 75

INPUT LEDS ..................................................................................................................... 75

VIDEO LEDS ..................................................................................................................... 76

TERMINAL PROGRAM ..............................................................................................................76

TROUBLESHOOTING A TCP/IP NETWORK USING A PING UTILITY......................................... 76

TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION PROBLEMS ..................................................................... 77

TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIDEO CONNECTION ...................................................................... 77

TESTING THE AUDIO CONNECTION ........................................................................................ 78

TEST BETWEEN NET104A AND NET101R-A .................................................................. 78

TEST BETWEEN NET104A AND PC .................................................................................78

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SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 79

GLOSSARY .........................................................................................................................................81

APPENDIX A – CONNECTING PELCONET NET104A TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS........................... 84

CONNECTING PELCONET TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITH ASSORTED KEYBOARDS ...... 85

CONNECTION SCENARIO 1 .............................................................................................85

CONNECTION SCENARIO 2 .............................................................................................87

CONNECTION SCENARIO 3 .............................................................................................89

CONNECTING PELCONET TO THE COM IN RS-232 PORT ON A GENEX MULTIPLEXER ......... 91

CONNECTING A PELCONET RECEIVER TO A SYSTEM CM9502 ............................................. 92

CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM9502 ASCII SERIAL PORT................................................. 93

CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 AND KBD200A FOR REMOTE ASCII CONTROL ...... 94

CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 ASCII PORT ............................................................. 95

CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM9760-DT FOR REMOTE BROWSER CONTROL ................. 96

CONNECTING PELCONET TO CM9760 EQUIPMENT FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION ......... 97

CONNECTING A PELCONET TRANSMITTER TO THE CM6800 ASCII PORT ............................ 99

CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6800 AND KBD200A FOR REMOTE ASCII CONTROL ..... 102

APPENDIX B – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ...............................................................105

INDEX ............................................................................................................................................... 108

WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 111

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Page

1 Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................................................. 14

2 Rear Panel Connectors .........................................................................................................15

3 Connecting Cameras Or Monitor ......................................................................................... 16

4 Connecting To The LAN Port ................................................................................................17

5 Connecting Power ................................................................................................................ 18

6 PelcoNet NET104A Home Page ........................................................................................... 21

7 Configuration For Box-To-Box Connections ......................................................................... 22

8 LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera) ................................... 24

9 LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra III™) ..................................... 24

10 LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera) ............................ 25

11 LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra III) ..................................25

12 LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra III, Genex®) .................. 26

13 WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera) ................................. 26

14 WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra III) .......................................27

15 WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra III, Genex)...........................27

16 WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera) ...........................28

17 WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra III) ................................ 28

18 WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra, Genex) ........................ 29

19 Control Terminal Port Pin Assignments in RS-232 Mode ....................................................31

20 Data Port Pin Assignments In RS-232 Mode ....................................................................... 32

21 Alarm Connections ..............................................................................................................33

22 PelcoNet NET104A Menu Tree ............................................................................................39

23 PelcoNet Home Page ........................................................................................................... 40

24 PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System Setup Page........................................................ 41

25 General Settings Configuration Page .................................................................................. 42

26 Screen For Entering The Password ...................................................................................... 45

27 Network Settings Configuration Page ................................................................................. 46

28 Video Settings Configuration Page ......................................................................................48

29 Audio Settings Configuration Page ..................................................................................... 52

30 Alarm Settings Configuration Page ..................................................................................... 54

31 Interface Settings Configuration Page ................................................................................ 60

32 ActiveX Dialog Box .............................................................................................................. 62

33 Device Controls Page ........................................................................................................... 63

34 Matrix Control Page ............................................................................................................. 65

35 Genex Control Page ............................................................................................................. 66

36 Spectra Control Page ........................................................................................................... 68

37 Esprit Control Page .............................................................................................................. 69

38 DB9 Cable Wire Splicing ..................................................................................................... 84

39 KBD300A (Direct Mode) Connected to a Receiver or Spectra Dome System ..................... 85

40 KBD4000 Connected to a Multiplexer ................................................................................. 87

41 CM9760KBD Connected to a CM9760-CC1 Controller ........................................................89

42 Connecting PelcoNet to Genex Using the COM IN RS-232 Port ......................................... 91

43 Using PelcoNet with CM9505 to Provide Remote Control .................................................. 92

44 Using PelcoNet with CM9502 to Provide Remote Control .................................................. 93

45 Using PelcoNet with CM6700 to Provide Remote Control .................................................. 95

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46 Using PelcoNet with CM9760-DT to Provide Remote Control of a 9760 Monitor Output .. 96

47 Using PelcoNet to Transmit Data and Video Between 9760 Nodes ................................... 97

48 Using PelcoNet to Receive Data and Video Between 9760 Nodes..................................... 98

49 Using PelcoNet with CM6800 to Provide Remote Control ................................................. 100

50 Manager Screen ................................................................................................................. 101

51 Menu Screen .......................................................................................................................101

52A Using PelcoNet with CM6800 and KBD200A to Provide Remote Control ......................... 103

52B Using PelcoNet with CM6800 and KBD200A to Provide Remote Control ......................... 104

LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

ATerminal Command Reference .............................................................................................36

B General Settings .................................................................................................................. 43

C Network Settings ................................................................................................................. 46

DVideo Settings ...................................................................................................................... 49

E Audio Settings ..................................................................................................................... 53

F Alarm Settings ..................................................................................................................... 55

G Interface Settings ................................................................................................................ 61

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS

Observe the following WARNINGS before installing and using this product.

1. Installation and servicing should be done only by qualified service personnel and conform to all local codes.

2. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or 6P enclosure, it is designed for indoor use only and it must not be installed where exposed to rain and moisture.

3. If the unit requires 100/230 VAC and does not have an on/off switch, the input power circuit must have a circuit breaker.

4. The installation method and materials should be capable of supporting four times the weight of the unit.

The product and/or manual may bear the following marks:

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior to installation and operation.

CAUTION:

DO NOT OPEN.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack and inspect all parts carefully. Save the shipping carton, boxes, and inserts. They are the safest manner in which to make future shipments.

If an item appears damaged in shipment, replace it properly in its box and contact the factory at 1800-289-9100 or 1-559-292-1981 for a replacement. (International customers fax 1-559-348-1120 for authorization and instructions.)

If an item needs to be returned to the factory for repair, consult the WARRANTY AND RETURN section of this manual for instructions.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

The PelcoNet™ NET104A Multimedia Transmission System allows live video transmission to be viewed over TCP/IP-based networks. This section is intended to help the network administrator know what is involved with installing this product and how it will affect the network. The person installing the product will need the following information about the network to make the product function properly.

THE TRANSMITTER

•A valid IP address* for each PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System unit

• Subnet mask*

• Default gateway (if applicable)

• E-mail server’s IP address (if applicable)

• Dedicated maximum allowable amount of bandwidth for live video**

*=Required for the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System to function properly.

** = The PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System requires a continuous amount of bandwidth to

display true live video. Pelco recommends using switching hubs with the product so the amount of bandwidth available to each unit is constant and reliable.

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THE BROWSER

If you plan to use a web browser to view live video across the network, there are procedures to complete before you can use the browser. If you installed Internet Explorer 5.5 from the CD that came with the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System, you can skip the following. Otherwise, complete the following before trying to use the browser.

1. Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher must be installed before continuing.

2. Set the computer’s display settings to use 16- or 32-bit color. (This is required for the live video feature to function properly.)

3. Click the Start menu in Windows®.

4. Click Run.

5. In the open box, type D:/PACTIVEX.EXE (where D:/ = your CD ROM drive letter).

6. Click OK.

7. Follow the on-screen setup instructions to finish installing the plug-in.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• PC with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP

• Gateway to the network

• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or free serial interface and terminal program or PelcoNet receiver and video monitor

• Screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or higher, 16- or 32-bit pixel color resolution

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WHAT IS THE PELCONET NET104A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM?

The PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System is technology that lets you view video from four sources in real time across a LAN (local area network) and even WANs (wide area networks). This technology is based on the TCP/IP protocol suite and Ethernet technology, providing compatibility with today’s networking standards.

(See the

Glossary

section for definitions of terms used in this manual.)

HOW DO LANs AND WANs WORK?

•A LAN consists of multiple computers connected together, sharing information. This information could be files, e-mail, printers, or–with the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System–even live video and audio.

•A WAN consists of multiple LANs connected over a great distance (for example, the Internet).

• In any network environment, each computer needs an address so other computers on the network know how to reach it.

It is similar to a city with street addresses. For the post office to deliver mail to your house, you need a unique street address for the mail carrier to find you. A network is like the city. Like a street address, the IP address on your computer is your address on the network. The IP address is how other computers can find you on the network.

Remember that the IP address must be unique on the network.

• When there are multiple networks and you are using the TCP/IP protocol, there must be a way to communicate between the two networks. A physical device called a router is required. The router’s IP address is referred to as the default gateway IP address.

•A cable that connects one computer to another is like a city street you can use to get from one house to another. The cable lets you communicate with each other on the network. This cable is Category 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at each end. (It looks like a phone cord, only slightly larger.)

WHO SHOULD INSTALL THE PELCONET NET104A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM?

NOTE: Consult your network administrator if you need help.

Installation is a matter of configuring an IP address using a standard terminal program or any Internet browser and connecting the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System to the Ethernet network. You should have the following background and experience to configure and install these units:

•Working knowledge of basic network management concepts and terminology

•Working knowledge of tools and procedures for installing and operating sensitive electronic equipment

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OVERVIEW

NOTE: This manual refers to the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System when discussing features,

functions, or specifications that apply to the transmitter. “Receiver,” as used in this manual, refers to a PelcoNet NET101R/R-A Transmission System receiver unless otherwise noted.

DESCRIPTION

The four-channel PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System lets you transmit live video, audio, and data from four sources over existing Ethernet computer networks (either intranet or Internet) using the TCP/IP protocol. The NET104A can multiplex to provide a single view or quad view. You can view the pictures on a CCTV or PC monitor.

The NET104A is a transmitter and is the only unit required to use the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System. The transmitter connects any four NTSC or PAL video sources (cameras, for example) to the computer network.

Depending on how you want to display the video, you can use a transmitter and a PC or a transmitter and a NET101R/RA receiver. There are two ways to display remote video:

•A hardware receiver and attached standard NTSC or PAL monitor

•Web browser using any PC on the network to display the video

A NET104A transmitter and NET101R receiver can form a standalone system for data transfer without a PC. The system can be extended to include additional transmitters and receivers so video sequences from one transmitter can be received by several receivers simultaneously.

Transmitters and receivers are identified by IP addresses, just like any other equipment connected to a computer network.

There is a bi-directional serial interface for remote control of peripherals like PTZ cameras. The NET104A transmits full-duplex audio.

In appropriately configured networks, the multicast function permits the simultaneous video transmission in real time to several NET101R/RA receivers. For this to work, the ICMP (multicasting protocol) must be implemented in the network.

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SOFTWARE VERSION

This manual documents PelcoNet NET104A software version 5.70.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The following are supplied:

Qty Description

1 NET104A model with plug-in power pack 1 Power cord 1 Power supply adapter (model specified with order; refer to the Specifications section in

this manual for model number) 1 PelcoNet peripheral device control cable 1Wall mount kit

1 Mount bar

2 Machine screws

4Wood screws

4 Plastic molly fasteners 1CD

Keep the carton, including the original packaging material, to repack the equipment if you need to return it for repair.

MODELS

NET104A Four-channel video transmitter with integrated Ethernet connection. The NET104A

has a separate plug-in power pack. The NET104A functions as a data server only for transmitting data.

Optional Compatible Products

NET101R Single-channel video receiver with integrated Ethernet connection

NET101R-A Single-channel video receiver with bi-directional audio and integrated Ethernet

connection

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FRONT PANEL LEDs

 

NET104A

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

Key: 1=Video LEDs light green when the corresponding input is active. 2=Input LEDs light red with active alarm and light green when ready. 3=Output LEDs light green when the corresponding relay is switched. 4=COM LED lights yellow when data is transmitted over the serial interface. 5=One Ethernet LED lights green when the unit is connected to the network. The other flashes

yellow when data packages are transmitted.

6=Power LED lights green when ready.

Figure 1. Front Panel LEDs

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REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

      

LARM

NPUTS

51234

GND GND

LARM

UTPUTS

1234

RS232/422/485 10/100 BASE-T

OWER

12V~0.8A

+5V

++++

UDIO

IDEO3

IDEO4

IDEO1VIDEO2

75 HM N

Key: 1=Four BNC video inputs for connecting the video sources 2=DIP switches (75 ohms when ON) for terminating the corresponding video input if the video

signal is not connected to additional video equipment 3=3.5 mm monaural audio input jack for connecting the audio source 4=3.5 mm monaural audio output jack for connecting a loudspeaker 5=Input terminals for connecting alarm sensors or switches 6=Output terminals for switching external devices (for example, lamps) 7=COM serial interface—9-pin D-sub connector (male)—for transmitting control data and for

configuring with the terminal program 8=Ethernet RJ-45 jack for connecting with the network 9=Power jack for connecting the plug-in power supply

Figure 2. Rear Panel Connectors

NOTE: Use only the supplied power plug. If the cable or connector show any sign of damage, do not

use the plug. Send it in for repair or replacement. Never try to use any power plug except the supplied one.

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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

Follow the next six steps for the fastest way to get your product operating.

STEP 1: CONNECTING A CAMERA OR MONITOR



LARM

IDEO1VIDEO2

75 HM N

UDIO

IDEO3

IDEO4

NPUTS

51234

GND GND

LARM

UTPUTS

1234

RS232/422/485 10/100 BASE-T

OWER



12V~0.8A

+5V

++++



TRANSMITTER

RANSP.DATA

ANDSET

RECEIVER

IDEO-

UDIO-

OUT



Key: 1=Cameras or other video sources with composite PAL or NTSC output 2=Video monitor with composite PAL or NTSC input 3=NET104A transmitter 4=NET101R/RA Receiver

Figure 3. Connecting Cameras Or Monitor

•To connect the cameras, plug one end of a standard coaxial cable into a BNC connector (start

with video 1) on the rear of the NET104A and the other end into the camera. You can use any video source with a composite PAL or NTSC output.

• Set the DIP switches on the NET104A to position 75 OHM ON (down) to terminate the inputs

when the video signal is not connected to additional video equipment through a T-connection.

•To connect a monitor to the NET101R/R-A receiver, plug one end of a standard coaxial cable

into the BNC connector on the NET101R/R-A and the other end into the monitor. You can use any PAL or NTSC video monitor with a composite PAL or NTSC input.

For more information about video sources and monitors, see the

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Hardware Installation

section.

STEP 2: CONNECTING ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Connect any additional items, such as alarms, audio, etc.

STEP 3: CONNECTING TO THE LAN PORT





LARM

NPUTS

51234

GND GND

LARM

UTPUTS

1234

RS232/422/485 10/100 BASE-T

OWER



12V~0.8A

+5V

++++

UDIO

IDEO3

IDEO4

IDEO1VIDEO2

75 HM N

Key: 1=Ethernet (10BASE-T) LAN connection to hubs, network, PCs (RJ-45 connector) 2=Ethernet Cat5 cable 3=Transmitter

Figure 4. Connecting To The LAN Port

To connect to the Ethernet network, use a standard UTP Cat5 cable with RJ-45 connectors. Plug one end of the cable into the RJ-45 receptacle labeled “Ethernet.” The connection to a 10BASE-T network can be made directly via a hub or switch.

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STEP 4: CONNECTING POWER



LARM

NPUTS

51234

GND GND

LARM

UTPUTS

1234

RS232/422/485 10/100 BASE-T

OWER



12V~0.8A

+5V

++++

UDIO

IDEO3

IDEO4

IDEO1VIDEO2

75 HM N

Key: 1=Transmitter 2=AC power plug adapter

Figure 5. Connecting Power

The transmitter and receiver have no main power switch. Insert the power cable plug into the power jack on the unit until it latches. Plug the other end into the wall socket.

The green POWER LED on the front of the unit lights up, showing the unit is ready for operation. When the network is connected properly, the green ETHERNET LED lights.

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STEP 5: SELECTING AN IP ADDRESS FOR YOUR NETWORK

NOTE: Consult your network administrator for a valid IP address.

The NET104A comes with the default address 192.168.0.1. while a NET101R/R-A receiver’s default address is 192.168.0.2. Before operating the system inside your own network, you need to set a valid IP address.

Use a terminal program attached at the RS-232 control terminal port to change the IP address.

Refer to the configuration using a terminal program.

Configuration Using A Terminal Program

section for a description of IP address

STEP 6: USING A PC’S WEB BROWSER TO CONFIGURE THE NETWORK

Configure the network using a web browser. Start your web browser and connect to the URL http:// IP-Address, where IP-Address is the IP address of the unit you want to configure. Use the

standard dot-separated format (x.x.x.x.) to enter the address.

Refer to the

Configuration Using A Web Browser

section for detailed configuration instructions.

STEP 7: WHAT IS NEXT?

The system essentially is ready to use at this point. What you do now is up to you. For example, you can connect to the web browser to watch one or more camera views or configure additional options (alarms, default gateways, etc.) on the configuration pages.

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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

DISPLAYING REMOTE VIDEO ON A WEB BROWSER

The NET104A transmitter uses Motion-JPEG video compression or high performance H.323 coding for transmitting across the network. This enables transmission to standard web browsers of either live video (Live Video mode) or a stream of still images (Server Push mode).

•To activate the Live Video feature, click Live Video above the video window on the PelcoNet

NET104A Transmission System home page (see Figure 6). The unit transmits using the H.323 coding format for display in the browser.

To stop Live Video, click any other option at the top of the page.

•To activate the Server Push feature, click Server Push above the video window on the home

page. The unit continuously grabs snapshots to be JPEG encoded, transferred, and displayed continuously by the browser.

To stop Server Push, click any other option at the top of the page.

The PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System can display live video to an infinite number of users at a time (multicasting) or up to five users at a time (multi-unicasting). A sixth user connecting to the same transmitter in a multi-unicast configuration cannot receive live video. In a unicast configuration, only one user at a time can receive live video.

Server Push can support multiple users simultaneously on the same transmitter. Image quality is good with an update rate of one image about every 2 to 10 seconds depending on the number of users and available bandwidth.

Browsers that do not support live video technology can display an updated still image or a stream of images in Server Push mode.

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Figure 6. PelcoNet NET104A Home Page

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DISPLAYING VIDEO VIA A TRANSMITTER-TO-RECEIVER CONNECTION

CAMERA

LARM

IDEO1VIDEO2

75 HM N

UDIO

IDEO3

IDEO4

NPUTS

51234

GND GND

LARM

UTPUTS

1234

RS232/422/485 10/100 BASE-T

OWER

12V~0.8A

+5V

++++

RECEIVER

TRANSMITTER

IDEO-

LAN/WAN

TCP/IP

INTRANET/INTERNET

RANSP.DATA

ANDSET

UDIO-

OUT

MONITOR

Figure 7. Configuration For Box-To-Box Connections

There are two ways to make a high performance multimedia transmission system for computer networks:

• One way is to use just the NET104A transmitter and connect it through the computer network

to a PC with a web browser at the receiving end.

• Another way is to connect the NET104A transmitter through the computer network to a

NET101R/R-A receiver. This is often called a box-to-box connection because it uses two PelcoNet units.

In either case, routing dedicated cables from a camera to a monitor is not required because you can use the existing computer network for that purpose.

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The following explains a box-to-box connection.

1. First, transmitter (NET104A) and receiver (NET101R/R-A) need to be configured appropriately. If

the units are supposed to be operated in different subnets, a gateway IP address must be configured. Use the alarm IP address field to address the destination. Also, the transmitter’s video standard must be set to H.261. Enter the settings using either a terminal program or a web browser.

You also must disable Internet proxy settings. To do so: In Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, Internet Options, the Connections tab, and the LAN Settings button. Then remove the check mark in the Use a proxy server box. Click OK, and then OK again.

2. Once all addresses are configured, type c in the terminal window to establish the actual

connection or program the live video receive IP and enable the live auto connect setting through the web browser. Make sure the alarm IP address in the unit that will initiate the connection points to the destination unit. After a few seconds, video transmission begins and the camera scene appears on the monitor attached to the receiver.

Instead of using a terminal program for establishing a connection, you can attach a contact to the alarm input. Make sure the alarm input is enabled.

You can use a web browser to connect to either of the two units, even during an active box-to-box connection. This way you can make changes to the configuration and immediately see the result of the setting (for example, when changing video quality). If you are connected to the transmitter, the camera pictures are sent to the receiver and web browser simultaneously. There will be a short break in the video display on the receiver monitor whenever the web browser requests a new frame. This is especially noticeable with the Server Push feature.

Full-duplex audio can be transmitted in parallel with the video transmission in units equipped to handle audio. To do so, you need to use the web browser to enable audio on the Audio Settings configuration page.

Transparent data is always transmitted automatically between the two units as soon as the connection becomes active. Data bytes entering the interface are transported to the other end transparently. There is no flow control mechanism for the data channel. Overflowing the serial interface will cause data loss.

To sever the connection from either end, type d in the respective terminal window (or disable the alarm).

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DIAGRAMS OF TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

SERVER

UDIO

DATA

RECEIVER

HUB

IDEO-

UDIO-

OUT

MONITOR

NET104A

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

CAMERA

ANDSET

RANSP.DATA

TRANSMITTER

AUDIO

DATA

Figure 8. LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera)

SERVER

RECEIVER

HUB

IDEO-

ANDSET

RANSP.DATA

UDIO-

OUT

NET104A

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

TRANSMITTER

VIDEO

UDIO

DATA

MONITOR

KEYBOARD

VIDEO

SPECTRA

AUDIO

DATA

Figure 9. LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra)

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SERVER

BROWSER

HUB

NET104A

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

TRANSMITTER

CAMERA

Figure 10. LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera)

SERVER

HUB

TRANSMITTER

NET104A

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

VIDEO

DATA

BROWSER

SPECTRA

Figure 11. LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra)

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SERVER

HUB

NET104A

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

TRANSMITTER

VIDEO

DATA

GENEX

BROWSER

SPECTRA

Figure 12. LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra, Genex®)

1 OR MORE PCs

NEW YORK

SERVER

CLOVIS

SERVER

1 OR MORE PCs

ROUTER ROUTER

HUB

TRANSMITTER

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

VIDEO

AUDIO

CAMERA

RANSP.DATA

AUDIO

RECEIVER

ANDSET

UDIO-

MONITOR

OUT

IDEO-

VIDEO

HUB

NET104A

Figure 13. WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera)

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CLOVIS

SERVER

1 OR MORE PCs

ROUTER ROUTER

1 OR MORE PCs

NEW YORK

SERVER

HUB

VIDEO

TRANSMITTER

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

DATA

SPECTRA

AUDIO

DATA

RECEIVER

ANDSET

UDIO-

RANSP.DATA

OUT

HUB

IDEO-

NET104A

VIDEO

MONITOR

KEYBOARD

Figure 14. WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra)

1 OR MORE PCs

NET104A

HUB

NEW YORK

SERVER

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

VIDEO

TRANSMITTER

RANSP.DATA

VIDEO

ANDSET

CLOVIS

SERVER

RECEIVER

IDEO-

UDIO-

OUT

DATA

1 OR MORE PCs

ROUTER ROUTER

HUB

AUDIO

DATA

MONITOR

GENEX

KEYBOARD

SPECTRA

Figure 15. WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra, Genex)

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1 OR MORE PCs

CLOVIS

SERVER

NEW YORK

SERVER

ROUTER ROUTER

HUB

TRANSMITTER

NET104A

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

VIDEO

BROWSER

CAMERA

Figure 16. WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera)

1 OR MORE PCs

NEW YORK

SERVER

CLOVIS

SERVER

1 OR MORE PCs

ROUTER ROUTER

HUB

TRANSMITTER

NET104A

BROWSER

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

DATA

VIDEO

SPECTRA

Figure 17. WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra)

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1 OR MORE PCs

CLOVIS

SERVER

NEW YORK

SERVER

ROUTER ROUTER

HUB

TRANSMITTER

NET104A

VIDEO INPUTS OUTPUTS COM ETHERNET POWER

VIDEO

DATA

GENEX

BROWSER

SPECTRA

Figure 18. WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra, Genex)

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Refer to

Appendix A – Connecting PelcoNet NET104A To Different Components

show various connections.

CONNECTING VIDEO SOURCES OR DISPLAYS

Up to four video sources can be connected to the NET104A.

1. To connect cameras, plug a standard coaxial cable into a BNC connector (start with video 1) on

the rear of the NET104A and the other end into the camera. You can use any video source (for example, a VCR) with a composite PAL or NTSC output. The inputs accept color or black and white sources and automatically detect whether they are PAL or NTSC. The video inputs have an internal termination of 75 ohms.

2. Set the DIP switches to position 75 OHM ON (down) to terminate the inputs when the video

signal is not connected to additional video equipment through a T-connection.

CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT

The NET104A provides an audio channel via the audio in and out jacks.

1. Connect the microphone to the AUDIO IN jack.

2. Connect the loudspeaker to the AUDIO OUT jack. (This is not required if you are using the

speakers on your PC.)

The audio signals are transmitted bi-directionally and simultaneously with the video signals. This allows control of a loud speaker or door intercom system, for example, at the monitored location.

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