Pelco C2904M-B User Manual

INSTALLATION/OPERATION
®
PelcoNet
Multimedia Transmission Via Networks
C2904M-B (2/05)
NET4001A

CONTENTS

Section Page
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
REGULATORY NOTICES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
WHAT IS THE PELCONET NET4001A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM? .................................................................................................................................... 9
HOW DO LANS AND WANS WORK?........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
WHO SHOULD INSTALL THE PELCONET NET4001A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM? ................................................................................................... 9
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR .................................................................................................................................................. 10
THE TRANSMITTER-RECEIVER .................................................................................................................................................................................10
THE BROWSER ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
MPEG ACTIVEX® PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
SOFTWARE VERSION ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
FRONT PANEL LEDS ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
PIN ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
DISPLAYING REMOTE VIDEO ON A WEB BROWSER .............................................................................................................................................. 14
DISPLAYING VIDEO VIA A TRANSMITTER-TO-RECEIVER CONNECTION ................................................................................................................ 15
DIAGRAMS OF TYP21
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
RACK MOUNTING .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
MOUNTING A SINGLE UNIT ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
MOUNTING TWO UNITS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
CONNECTING VIDEO SOURCES OR DISPLAYS ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
CONNECTING A MONITOR ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
CONNECTING DATA TERMINALS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25
USE AS CONTROL TERMINAL PORT ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
USE AS TRANSPARENT DATA PORT............................................................................................................................................................... 25
CONTROLLING PERIPHERAL DEVICES ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SENSORS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
CONFIGURATION ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................28
CONFIGURATION USING A TERMINAL PROGRAM ................................................................................................................................................. 28
TYPICAL SESSION ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
TERMINAL PROGRAM MENU STRUCTURE .................................................................................................................................................... 29
CONFIGURATION USING A WEB BROWSER ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
WEB SERVER CONCEPT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
ONLINE HELP ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
PELCONET NET4001A HOME PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR GENERAL SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................................... 34
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR VIDEO DECODER SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................. 39
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR ALARM SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................................ 40
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR RELAY SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................................. 43
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR COM 1 INTERFACE SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 44
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR COM 2 INTERFACE SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 45
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR NETWORK SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................... 46
LIVE VIDEO PAGE INDICATORS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
LIVE VIDEO AND SERVER PUSH VIDEO PAGES ................................................................................................................................................................ 49
CONTROLLING THE DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
WEB BROWSER CONTROL PAGES.................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
ACCESSING THESE PAGES ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
MATRIX CONTROL LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................... 51
GENEX LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
SPECTRA LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 53
ESPRIT LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 54
ADVANCED FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
AUTOMATIC CONNECTION FEATURE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 55
VIDEO MOTION DETECTION FEATURE..................................................................................................................................................................... 55
RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK THE DISPLAY ON A PC ...................................................................................................................................... 55
CHOOSING WHERE TO STORE THE FILE ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
RECORDING A SNAPSHOT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 55
VIEWING A SNAPSHOT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
RECORDING THE VIDEO DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................................... 56
VIEWING THE VIDEO DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 56
FIRMWARE UPLOAD ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 57
CONFIGURATION DOWNLOAD ................................................................................................................................................................................ 57
CONFIGURATION UPLOAD ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................58
LEDS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
TERMINAL PROGRAM ..............................................................................................................................................................................................58
TROUBLESHOOTING A TCP/IP NETWORK USING A PING UTILITY ......................................................................................................................... 58
TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION PROBLEMS ..................................................................................................................................................... 59
TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIDEO CONNECTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 59
TESTING THE AUDIO CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 59
TEST BETWEEN TWO NET4001A UNITS ........................................................................................................................................................ 59
TEST BETWEEN NET4001A AND PC ...............................................................................................................................................................59
GENERAL REMEDIES TABLE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
NETWORK PROTOCOL AND STANDARDS COMPATIBILITY ........................................................................................................................... 61
INTERFACE....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
VIDEO ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................61
POWER ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
MISCELLANEOUS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
ENVIRONMENTAL ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
CERTIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
GLOSSARY .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................62
APPENDIX A – CONNECTING PELCONET NET4001A TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................ 64
CONNECTING PELCONET TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITH ASSORTED KEYBOARDS ...................................................................................... 65
CONNECTION SCENARIO 1 – USING A KBD300A IN DIRECT MODE ............................................................................................................ 65
CONNECTION SCENARIO 2 – USING A KBD4000 FOR MULTIPLEXER CONTROL .......................................................................................... 66
CONNECTION SCENARIO 3 – USING A CM9760-KBD ................................................................................................................................... 67
CONNECTING PELCONET TO THE COM IN RS-422 PORT ON A GENEX MULTIPLEXER ......................................................................................... 68
CONNECTING A PELCONET RECEIVER TO A SYSTEM CM9502 ............................................................................................................................. 68
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM9502 ASCII SERIAL PORT ................................................................................................................................. 69
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 AND KBD200A FOR REMOTE ASCII CONTROL ...................................................................................... 70
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 ASCII PORT ............................................................................................................................................. 71
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM9760-DT FOR REMOTE BROWSER CONTROL ................................................................................................. 72
CONNECTING PELCONET TO CM9760 EQUIPMENT FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION ......................................................................................... 73
CONNECTING A PELCONET TRANSMITTER TO THE CM6800 ASCII PORT ..................................................................................................................... 74
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6800 AND KBD200A FOR REMOTE ASCII CONTROL ...................................................................................... 76
APPENDIX B – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ................................................................................................................................................ 77
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Page
1 Front Panel LEDs ..............................................................................................................................................................................................12
2 Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3 PelcoNet NET4001A Home Page .................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4 Configuration for Box-To-Box Connections ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
5 LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera) ...............................................................................................................16
6 LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra) ........................................................................................................................ 16
7 LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera) ........................................................................................................ 17
8 LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra) ................................................................................................................. 17
9 LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra, Genex) ..................................................................................................... 18
10 WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera) ............................................................................................................. 18
11 WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra) ...................................................................................................................... 19
12 WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra, Genex) .......................................................................................................... 19
13 WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera) ...................................................................................................... 20
14 WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra) ................................................................................................................ 20
15 WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra, Genex) ................................................................................................... 21
16 Mounting One Unit .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
17 Mounting Two Units ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
18 Connecting Camera or Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
19 Control Terminal Port Pin Assignments in RS-232 Mode ................................................................................................................................ 25
20 Data Port Pin Assignments in RS-232 Mode .................................................................................................................................................. 25
21 Connecting External Sensors and Peripheral Devices .................................................................................................................................... 26
22 Connecting to the LAN Port .............................................................................................................................................................................27
23 PelcoNet NET4001A Menu Tree ...................................................................................................................................................................... 32
24 PelcoNet Home Page .......................................................................................................................................................................................33
25 PelcoNet NET4001A Transmission System Setup Page ................................................................................................................................. 33
26 Configuration Page for General Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
27 Configuration Page for MPEG 1/-2 Video Encoder Settings ........................................................................................................................... 37
28 Configuration Page for MPEG-4 Video Encoder Settings................................................................................................................................ 38
29 Configuration Page for Video Decoder Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 39
30 Configuration Page for Alarm Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 40
31 Motion Detection Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
32 Motion Detection Grid Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................ 41
33 Configuration Page for Relay Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 43
34 Configuration Page for COM 1 Interface Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 44
35 Configuration Page for COM 2 Interface Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 45
36 Configuration Page for Network Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
37 Live Video Page ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
38 Device Controls Page ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
39 Matrix Control Page ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
40 Genex Control Page ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
41 Spectra Control Page .......................................................................................................................................................................................53
42 Esprit Control Page .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
43 Viewer Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
44 DB9 Cable Wire Splicing ................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
45 KBD300A (Direct Mode) Connected to a Receiver or Spectra Dome System ................................................................................................ 65
46 KBD4000 Connected to a Multiplexer .............................................................................................................................................................66
47 CM9760KBD Connected to a CM9760-CC1 Controller ................................................................................................................................... 67
48 Connecting PelcoNet to Genex Using the COM IN RS-422 Port ..................................................................................................................... 68
49 Using PelcoNet with CM9505 to Provide Remote Control ............................................................................................................................. 68
50 Using PelcoNet with CM9502 to Provide Remote Control ............................................................................................................................. 69
51 Using PelcoNet with CM6700 and KBD200A to Provide Remote Control ...................................................................................................... 70
52 Using PelcoNet with CM6700 to Provide Remote Control ............................................................................................................................. 71
53 Using PelcoNet with CM9760-DT to Provide Remote Control of a 9760 Monitor Output ............................................................................. 72
54 Using PelcoNet to Transmit Data and Video Between 9760 Nodes ............................................................................................................... 73
55 Using PelcoNet to Receive Data and Video Between 9760 Nodes ................................................................................................................ 73
56 Using PelcoNet with CM6800 to Provide Remote Control ............................................................................................................................. 74
57 Manager Screen .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 75
58 Menu Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
59 Using PelcoNet with CM6800 and KBD200A to Provide Remote Control ...................................................................................................... 76

LIST OF TABLES

Section Page
A General Settings.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
B Configuration Page for MPEG 1/-2 Video Encoder Settings ........................................................................................................................... 37
C Configuration Page for MPEG-4 Video Encoder Settings................................................................................................................................ 38
D Configuration Page for Video Decoder Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 39
E Alarm Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................................41
F Relay Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
G Interface Settings for COM 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 44
H Interface Settings for COM2 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 45
I Network Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS

Observe the following WARNINGS before installing and using this product.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult your electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at the plug, convenience receptacle, and the point where it exits from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, the apparatus does not operate normally, or the apparatus has been dropped.
14. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
15. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
16. To reduce the risk of shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
17. Installation should be done only by qualified personnel and conform to all local codes.
18. If the unit requires 120/230 VAC and does not have an on/off switch, the input power circuit must have a circuit breaker.
19. 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.
This symbol indicates that there are important
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior to installation and operation.

REGULATORY NOTICES

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 needs to be returned to the factory for repair, consult the Warranty and Return Information section of this manual for instructions.
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WHAT IS THE PELCONET NET4001A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM?

The PelcoNet NET4001A transmission system is technology that lets you view video 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.
The following devices can be controlled from your computer through Internet Explorer with the PelcoNet NET4001 Transmission System: Spectra®, Esprit®, Genex® multiplexer, CM9760 (requires CM9760 data translator), CM9740 (requires CM9760 data translator), CM9502 (through integrated ASCII port), CM8500 (requires latest CM8500 data translator), CM6700 (through integrated ASCII port, COM 2), and the CM6800 matrix.
(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 NET4001A 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 a 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 NET4001A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM?

NOTE: Unless you are very familiar with how computers work, consult your network administrator for help.
Installation is a matter of configuring an IP address using a standard terminal program or any Internet browser and connecting the PelcoNet NET4001A 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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

The PelcoNet™ NET4001A 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-RECEIVER

•A valid IP address* for each PelcoNet NET4001A 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 NET4001A transmission system to function properly.
**The PelcoNet NET4001A Transmission System requires a continuous amount of bandwidth to display true live video. Pelco recommends
using switches with the product so the amount of bandwidth available to each unit is constant and reliable.

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® 6.0 from the CD that came with the PelcoNet NET4001A 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:\ACTIVEX\SETUP.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 (Pentium® 4 microprocessor, 1.6 GHz) with Windows 98/2000/XP or higher
Gateway to the network
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 (or higher) or free serial interface and terminal program or PelcoNet NET4001A (acting as receiver) and video monitor
Screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or higher, 16- or 32-bit pixel color resolution

MPEG ACTIVEX® PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS

RAM: 256 Mbyte Graphic Card: ATI RADEON™ 7500 or 8500, Matrox G 550 or Parhelia™, or NVIDIA® GeForce 3 or 4 with direct show compatible MPEG-2
playback capability (DVD player) Ethernet Card: 100 Mbit ISDN Card: Not required Sound Card: Recommended Software: DirectX® 8.1 or 9.0 application programming interface
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OVERVIEW

NOTE: This manual refers to the PelcoNet NET4001A transmission system when discussing features, functions, or specifications that
apply to the transmitter/receiver. “Receiver,” as used in this manual, refers to the PelcoNet NET4001A unless otherwise noted.

DESCRIPTION

The PelcoNet NET4001A Transmission System is a network video server whose primary purpose is to encode and decode live video, audio, and control data for transmission over existing Ethernet computer networks (either intranet or Internet) using the TCP/IP protocol. You can view the pictures on a CCTV or PC monitor.
The NET4001A functions as a transmitter/receiver and is the only unit required to use the PelcoNet NET4001A transmission system. The NET4001A connects any 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 NET4001A as a transmitter with a PC or a NET4001A as a receiver. There are two ways to display remote video:
•Web browser using any PC on the network to display the video
•A NET4001A (as a receiver) with attached standard NTSC or PAL monitor
Two NET4001A units (as transmitter and receiver) can form a standalone system for data transfer without a PC.
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. This interface can also transmit transparent data. The NET4001A transmits full-duplex audio.
In appropriately configured networks, the multicast function permits simultaneous video transmission in real time to several receivers. For this to work, the UDP and IGMP multicasting protocols must be implemented in the network.
The NET4001A incorporates dual processors. It operates with the MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 video compression standards. MPEG-2 encoding allows the data bit rate to remain low even with high image quality. Also, it can be matched into the local environment within wide limits. In this process, simultaneous encoding of the video signal according to MPEG-4 is supported so concurrent transmission using low bandwidth (for example, for Internet streaming) is possible. This flexibility lets you view a camera in one compression standard, for example, while recording in another compression standard if you wish.

SOFTWARE VERSION

This manual documents PelcoNet NET4001A software version 2.00.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The following are supplied:
Qty Description
1 PelcoNet NET4001A 2 Power cables (USA and European) 1 RS-232 null modem cable 1 Patch cable 1 Software CD 1 Rack mount kit
Keep the carton, including the original packaging material, to repack the equipment if you need to return it for repair.
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FRONT PANEL LEDS


NET4001A
Key:
1=IR (infrared) diode for future development. 2=HDD LED. Not currently used. 3=VIDEO LED lights green if a video signal is present on the input. 4=IN LED lights red to indicate an active alarm or green to indicate a ready alarm. 5=OUT LED lights green to indicate a switched relay. 6=COM LED flashes orange during active data transmissions on the serial interface ports. 7=ETHERNET green LED lights with a physical network connection while the red LED flashes when data packets are being transmitted. 8=POWER LED flashes green to indicate the unit is operationally ready.

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

  
IR HDD VIDEO IN OUT COM ETHERNET POWER
MPEG 2/4 Network Video Codec

Figure 1. Front Panel LEDs

Key:
 
Audio Out
Video In Video Out
Audio In
COM1: RS232/485
COM2: RS232
Ethernet
10/100 Base-T
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
1=Video In BNC socket for video source. 2=Video Out BNC socket for an analog video monitor. 3=Audio Out and Audio In 3.5 mm stereo jack sockets to connect an amplified microphone and loudspeaker. 4=Output and Input connectors for switches for external equipment (for example, lights or audible alarms) or external sensors. 5=Serial interface port COM 1 RS232/485 9-pin sub-D socket for control data transmissions (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 protocols) and for
configuration using terminal software.
6=Serial interface port COM 2 RS232 9-pin sub-D socket for configuration using terminal software. 7=Ethernet port accepts Cat5 cable with RJ-45 connectors for connecting to the network. 8=Power socket for connecting the unit’s power cord.

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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PIN ASSIGNMENTS

1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
Pin
RS-232 RS-232/485 RS-232
COM1 COM2
1 DCD
(data carrier detect)
2 RxD RxD+ RxD
(receive data) (receive data plus) (receive data)
3 TxD TxD- TxD
(transmit data) (transmit data minus) (transmit data)
4 DTR
(data terminal ready)
5 GND (ground) GND (ground) GND (ground) 6 DSR
(data set ready)
7 RTS TxD+
(ready to send) (transmit data plus)
8 CTS RxD-
(clear to send) (receiver data minus)
9 –––
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

DISPLAYING REMOTE VIDEO ON A WEB BROWSER

The NET4001A uses MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 for transmitting audio and video 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 NET4001A transmission system home

page (refer to Figure 3). The unit transmits using MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 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 PelcoNet NET4001A transmission system

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 NET4001A transmission system can display live video to an infinite number of users at a time (multicasting).
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.

Figure 3. PelcoNet NET4001A Home Page

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DISPLAYING VIDEO VIA A TRANSMITTER-TO-RECEIVER CONNECTION

CAMERA
Audio Out
COM2: RS232
Ethernet
TRANSMITTER
Power
LAN/WAN
Video In Video Out
TCP/IP INTRANET/INTERNET
Video In Video Out
MONITOR
Audio In
Audio Out
Audio In
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
RECEIVER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA

Figure 4. 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 NET4001A as a transmitter and connect it through the computer network to a PC with a web browser at the receiving end.
Another way is to connect a NET4001A as a transmitter through the computer network to another NET4001A as 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 an existing computer network for that purpose.
The following explains a box-to-box connection.
1. First, the NET4001A transmitter and receiver 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 Live video receiver IP address field to address the destination. Enter the settings using either a terminal program or a web browser.
2. Once all addresses are configured, under the terminal program menu, go into the “Rcp+” menu and press 1 to make the connection. Or program the live video receive IP address and enable the live auto connect setting through the web browser. Make sure the unit that will initiate the connection has an alarm IP address that 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 or web browser 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). (This is not true for passwords, however.) 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. To do so, you need to use the web browser to enable audio on the Video Encoder Settings MPEG-1/-2 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, in the “Rcp+” menu press 3 (or disable the alarm).
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DIAGRAMS OF TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
SERVER
HUB
Video In Video Out
AUDIO
DATA
Audio Out
Audio In
RECEIVER
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
Video In Video Out
Audio Out
Audio In
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
MONITOR

Figure 5. LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera)

SERVER
HUB
Ethernet
CAMERA
TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
AUDIO (PRE-AMP)
DATA
TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
Video In Video Out
Audio Out
Audio In
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
RECEIVER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
Video In Video Out
Audio Out
Audio In
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
DATA
MONITOR
KEYBOARD
SPECTRA
(PRE-AMP)
DATA
Figure 6. LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra)
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SERVER
HUB
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
Video In Video Out
Audio Out
Audio In
BROWSER CAMERA

Figure 7. LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera)

SERVER
TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
BROWSER
HUB
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
Video In Video Out
Audio Out
Audio In
VIDEO
SPECTRA

Figure 8. LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra)

TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
DATA
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SERVER
HUB
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
Video In Video Out
Audio Out
Audio In
VIDEO
BROWSER

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

TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
DATA
GENEX
SPECTRA
Video In Video Out
AUDIO
Audio Out
Audio In
CLOVIS
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
NEW YORK
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
.......................
Video In Video Out
ROUTER
HUB
Audio Out
Audio In
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
ROUTER
HUB
RECEIVER
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
VIDEO VIDEO
MONITOR

Figure 10. WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera)

Ethernet
CAMERA
TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
AUDIO (PRE-AMP)
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CLOVIS
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
NEW YORK
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
Video In Video Out
AUDIO
DATA
Audio Out
Audio In
.......................
ROUTER
HUB
ROUTER
HUB
RECEIVER
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
Video In Video Out
Audio Out
Audio In
VIDEO
MONITOR
KEYBOARD

Figure 11. WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra)

CLOVIS
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
NEW YORK
SERVER
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
VIDEO
1 OR MORE PCs
SPECTRA
TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
AUDIO (PRE-AMP)
DATA
Video In Video Out
DATA
Audio Out
Audio In
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
VIDEO
ROUTER
HUB
.......................
RECEIVER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
Video In Video Out
ROUTER
HUB
Audio Out
Audio In
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
VIDEO
TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
DATA
GENEX
KEYBOARD
MONITOR
SPECTRA

Figure 12. WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra, Genex)

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CLOVIS
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
NEW YORK
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
.......................
Video In Video Out
ROUTER
HUB
Audio Out
Audio In
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
VIDEO
ROUTER
HUB
VIDEO
BROWSER CAMERA

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

CLOVIS
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
NEW YORK
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
.......................
Video In Video Out
ROUTER
HUB
Audio Out
Audio In
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
ROUTER
HUB
RECEIVER
BROWSER

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

Ethernet
DATA
TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
VIDEO
SPECTRA
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CLOVIS
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
NEW YORK
SERVER
1 OR MORE PCs
ROUTER
ROUTER
.......................
BROWSER
HUB
Video In Video Out
Audio Out
Audio In
HUB
Ethernet
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
VIDEO

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

TRANSMITTER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
DATA
GENEX
SPECTRA
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Refer to
Appendix A – Connecting PelcoNet NET4001A To Different Components

RACK MOUNTING

If desired, rack mount one or two NET4001A units on a single shelf of a standard 19-inch equipment rack using the supplied rack mount kit.

MOUNTING A SINGLE UNIT

for diagrams that show various connections.

Figure 16. Mounting One Unit

Refer to Figure 16. Use one short and one long angle bracket from the mounting kit. Do the following:
1. Screw the two brackets to the sides of the unit housing using the supplied small black screws in the bag that comes with the rack mount kit.
2. If necessary, remove the rubber feet from the unit’s base if other equipment will be mounted directly underneath.
3. Mount the unit in the rack and secure the angle brackets using four screws. (Leave cooling space of two inches [5 cm] on each side and 4 inches [10 cm] at the rear.)
4. Plug the supplied power cable into the Power socket on the rear of the unit.
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MOUNTING TWO UNITS

Figure 17. Mounting Two Units

Refer to Figure 17. Use the two short angle brackets and two rails from the mounting kit. The two units must first be bolted together. Do the following:
1. Turn the two units upside down. Lay them alongside each other and secure the two rails to the units using four supplied chrome
screws for each unit. Turn them right side up.
2. Screw the two short angle brackets to the outside of the two units using the four supplied small black screws.
3. If necessary, remove the rubber feet from the unit’s base if other equipment will be mounted directly underneath.
4. Mount the units in the rack and secure the angle brackets using four screws. (Leave cooling space of two inches [5 cm] on left and
right sides and 4 inches [10 cm] at the rear.)
5. Plug the supplied power cables into the Power sockets on the rear of the units.
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CONNECTING VIDEO SOURCES OR DISPLAYS

Audio Out
COM2: RS232
TRANSMITTER
Power
Ethernet
Refer to Figure 18. To connect a camera, plug a standard coaxial cable into the Video In BNC connector on the rear of the NET4001A 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 input accepts color or black and white sources and automatically detects whether it is PAL or NTSC. The video input has an internal termination of 75 ohms.

CONNECTING A MONITOR

Refer to Figure 18. To connect a monitor, plug a 75-ohm video cable into the Video Out BNC connector on the rear of the NET4001A being used as a receiver and the other end into the monitor. This works with any suitable PAL or NTSC monitor. Select PAL or NTSC in the Video Decoder Settings configuration page.
Video In Video Out
Video In Video Out
Audio In
Audio Out
Audio In
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
COM2: RS232
COM1: RS232/485 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet

Figure 18. Connecting Camera or Monitor

100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA
RECEIVER
Power
100-250VAC50/60Hz 100mA

CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT

The NET4001A provides an audio channel via the audio in and out jacks.
1. Connect a pre-amplified microphone to the Audio In jack on the transmitter and/or receiver.
2. Connect a loudspeaker to the Audio Out jack on the transmitter and/or receiver.
The audio signals are transmitted bi-directionally and simultaneously with the video signals. This allows control of a loudspeaker or door intercom system, for example, at the monitored location. Bi-directional audio applies to box-to-box connectors only. MPEG2 should be selected in order to receive a good audio signal.
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CONNECTING DATA TERMINALS

The bi-directional data interface ports can be used as control ports for equipment connected to the NET4001A (for example, a dome camera with motorized lens).

USE AS CONTROL TERMINAL PORT

For local control and configuration of the unit, you can connect the COM port of a data terminal (for example, a PC running a standard terminal program) to COM 1 on the NET4001A.
You can use a standard terminal program to communicate with the unit. The default parameters are set to 19200 baud, 8 bits of data, 1 stop bit, and no parity (8N1).
For more information on the command set, see the
Configuration
section. This mode allows the control port to be used to send serial data
that requires flow control.
You can configure the RS-232 half-duplex mode in the web browser. The RTS and CTS signals are enabled for flow control.
If this RS-232 mode is chosen, the camera control data is transferred to this port. Certain cameras with fixed data length require the buffered RS-232 mode. (This half-duplex mode is not required for interfacing to any Pelco product.)
Pin Name Direction Description
VIEWED FROM SOLDERING
SIDE OF PLUG
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
1 DCD Input Data Carrier Detect 2 RXD Input Receive Data 3 TXD Output Transmit Data 4 DTR Output Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSR Input Data Set Ready 7 RTS Output Ready To Send 8 CTS Input Clear To Send 9–

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

USE AS TRANSPARENT DATA PORT

The COM 2 serial interface offers a transparent serial data channel between the receiver and the transmitter. A typical application for transparent data is remote control of peripheral equipment (for example, a dome system with PTZ functions). You also can use these channels to control remotely any external device with a serial interface. The serial data is transferred in parallel to the video and audio data.
Transmission of transparent data is enabled only after a video connection has been established. Also, the RS-232 interface for the transparent data port does not support hardware flow control.
For proper operation, you must configure the following: baud rate, parity of the interface of the PelcoNet NET4001A transmission system unit, and number of data and stop bits. Use a web browser to configure these parameters at the unit.
The transparent data interface is used to control PTZ cameras remotely, to transmit data transparently between the two units, or to control equipment connected to a PC COM port. Transmission of transparent data is possible only when the units are connected. Only the data transmit and receive signals are provided at this port.
Pin Name Direction Description
VIEWED FROM SOLDERING
SIDE OF PLUG
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
1– N.C. 2 RXD Input Receive Data 3 TXD Output Transmit Data 4– N.C. 5 GND Ground 6– N.C. 7– N.C. 8– N.C. 9– N.C.

Figure 20. Data Port Pin Assignments in RS-232 Mode

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