INSTALLATION/OPERATION ® PelcoNet™ NET350 Multimedia Transmission Via Network C2907M-D (4/05)
Contents Important Safeguards and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Radio and Television Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Audio Transmission Feature of a Live Video Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Web Browser Control Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matrix Live Video/Server Push Page Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Illustrations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 4 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 61 62 63 C2907M-D (4/05) Using PelcoNet to Receive Data and Video Between 9700 Nodes (9760 Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Manager Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables A B C D 6 Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Terminal Command Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Live Video Page Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
What Is the PelcoNet NET350 Transmission System? The PelcoNet™ NET350 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.
Instructions for the Network Administrator The PelcoNet NET350 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 network function properly.
Overview NOTE: This manual refers to the PelcoNet NET350 transmission system unit when discussing features, functions, or specifications that apply to both transmitter and receiver models. “Receiver,” as used in this manual, refers to a PelcoNet NET350 transmission system receiver unless otherwise noted.
FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The PelcoNet NET350 transmission system uses a compact design. For that reason connectors are placed on both the front and rear panels.
Typical Applications There are two ways to make a high performance multimedia transmission system for computer networks: • One way is to use just the 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 transmitter through the computer network to a receiver. This is often called a box-to-box connection because it uses two PelcoNet NET350 transmission system units.
HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 CAMERA AUDIO (PREAMP) LINE LEVEL COM1: RS232/422/485 Power DATA RECEIVER 75 Audio I/O Video Out COM2: RS232 AUDIO COM1: RS232/422/485 Power DATA MONITOR Figure 4.
HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA AUDIO (PREAMP) LINE LEVEL SPECTRA RECEIVER 75 Audio I/O Video Out COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power DATA MONITOR AUDIO KEYBOARD Figure 5.
HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA GENEX SPECTRA RECEIVER 75 Audio I/O Video Out COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA MONITOR KEYBOARD Figure 6.
HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power CAMERA BROWSER Figure 7. LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera) HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA SPECTRA BROWSER Figure 8.
HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA GENEX SPECTRA RECEIVER 75 Audio I/O Video Out COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA MONITOR KEYBOARD Figure 9.
CLOVIS SERVER 1 OR MORE PCs 1 OR MORE PCs NEW YORK SERVER • • • • • • • • • • • ROUTER ROUTER HUB HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO AUDIO (PREAMP) LINE LEVEL CAMERA RECEIVER 75 Audio I/O Video Out COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR Figure 10.
CLOVIS SERVER 1 OR MORE PCs 1 OR MORE PCs NEW YORK SERVER • • • • • • • • • • • ROUTER ROUTER HUB HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA AUDIO (PREAMP) LINE LEVEL SPECTRA RECEIVER 75 Audio I/O Video Out COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power DATA MONITOR AUDIO KEYBOARD Figure 11.
CLOVIS SERVER 1 OR MORE PCs 1 OR MORE PCs NEW YORK SERVER • • • • • • • • • • • ROUTER ROUTER HUB HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA GENEX SPECTRA RECEIVER 75 Audio I/O Video Out COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA MONITOR KEYBOARD Figure 12.
CLOVIS SERVER 1 OR MORE PCs 1 OR MORE PCs NEW YORK SERVER • • • • • • • • • • • ROUTER ROUTER HUB HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In VIDEO COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO CAMERA BROWSER Figure 13.
CLOVIS SERVER 1 OR MORE PCs NEW YORK SERVER 1 OR MORE PCs • • • • • • • • • • • ROUTER ROUTER HUB HUB TRANSMITTER 75 Audio I/O Video In COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power VIDEO DATA GENEX SPECTRA BROWSER Figure 15.
Hardware Installation Refer to Appendix A for examples of how to connect equipment. MOUNTING THE NET350 TO THE WALL Figure 17. Securing NET350 to Wall Mount Bracket If desired, the NET350 can be mounted to a wall using the supplied wall mount bracket. To do so: 1. Pry off the clear plastic feet from the bottom of the NET350 unit. (Note the grooves on the underside of the unit. They are involved later in securing the unit to the wall mount bracket.) 2. Refer to Figure 17.
CONNECTING DATA TERMINALS The bidirectional data interface ports can be used as control ports for equipment connected to the NET350 (for example, a dome camera with motorized lens). • The COM1: RS232/422/485 port supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 transmission protocols. • The COM2: RS232 port supports RS-232 transmission protocols. PIN ASSIGNMENTS 1 2 3 4 5 Table A.
CONNECTING AN ALARM The NET350 has an alarm input that lets you connect an external signaling device, such as a door contact or motion detector. (Note that there is no motion alarm on a NET350 receiver.) If configured accordingly, an alarm trigger can also set up an automatic connection between the NET350 and the remote station. You can connect switches or contacts directly without a separate power supply. Do the following to connect an external sensor. Refer to Figure 19. 1.
CONNECTING A RELAY The NET350 has a relay for switching an external device (for example, a light or siren). The relay can be operated from a control page during an active connection or automatically to coincide with certain events. Settings for the relay must be configured (refer to the Configuration section). Do the following to connect a peripheral device (such as a light) that can be activated from a PelcoNet live video page. Refer to Figure 19.
Configuration BOX-TO-BOX CONNECTION The following explains a box-to-box connection. 1. First, 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.
GETTING STARTED NOTES: • NET-Manager is a program that can make it easier to manage PelcoNet units in local networks. The program and manual (C2901M) are on the resource CD that comes with your PelcoNet unit. Refer to the manual for instructions. • The only NET-Manager features available to the NET350 include scanning to see your units’ IP and MAC addresses, changing IP addresses, and viewing the setup pages with the browser. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
MATRIX CONTROL WITH LIVE VIDEO 1 MATRIX CONTROL WITH LIVE VIDEO 2 MATRIX CONTROL WITH MJPEG SERVER PUSH GENEX MUX WITH LIVE VIDEO 1 GENEX MUX WITH LIVE VIDEO 2 GENEX MUX WITH MJPEG SERVER PUSH SPECTRA DOME SYSTEM WITH LIVE VIDEO 1 SPECTRA DOME SYSTEM WITH LIVE VIDEO 2 SPECTRA DOME SYSTEM WITH MJPEG SERVER PUSH ESPRIT SYSTEM WITH LIVE VIDEO 1 GENERAL UNIT NAME UNIT ID PASSWORD LEVEL PASSWORD PASSWORD CONFIRM DATE FORMAT UNIT DATE UNIT TIME TIME ZONE TIME SERVER IP ADDRESS HARDWARE VERSION SOFTWARE VERSION
SETUP PAGE Figure 23. PelcoNet NET350 Setup Page NOTE: The Set button within a box on a configuration page applies to all the fields within that box. You can change all the fields in a box and then click Set once and all the changes within that box will be saved. All configuration items are stored in nonvolatile memory so they are kept when the unit is powered down. Some configurations apply only to transmitters (for example, camera settings) while others apply to both transmitters and receivers.
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR GENERAL SETTINGS The unit identification, password, date and time, time server, version information, and software update settings make up the General Settings configuration page. All units have a real-time clock set during manufacture. However, time and date can be changed anytime; for example, when the units are operated in different time zones. Version numbers for the hardware and firmware are for information only. Whenever you need technical support, have these numbers ready.
Configuration Item Default Setting Description Unit name None (For future development.) The Unit name identifies the device; for example, in the event of an alarm, this name would be displayed in the video image, depending on the configuration. You can enter up to 31 alphanumeric characters. Unit ID None (For future development.) The Unit ID identifies the device. You can enter up to 31 alphanumeric characters. Password level None Select the password level from the pull-down menu.
Configuration Item Software upload Default Setting N/A Description Units have flash EPROMs for firmware upgrades in the field. These upgrades can be done directly from the web browser. Enter the name of the file containing the upgrade, or locate it using the Browse button. Then click the Upload button. Upload progress 0% This field shows the percentage of the upload that has been completed.
Configuration Item Camera Default Setting Camera 1 Description Enter a camera name. Camera name stamping Off Use the pull-down menu to select a screen option (Top or Bottom) where the camera name will be displayed. Or select Off. Time stamping Off Use the pull-down menu to select a screen position (Top or Bottom) where the current time will be displayed. Or select Off.
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR VIDEO DECODER SETTINGS (RECEIVER ONLY) Just two fields — video monitor name and video output standard — make up the configuration page for video decoder settings. The following table describes configuration items. Figure 26. Configuration Page for Video Decoder Settings (Receiver Only) C2907M-D (4/05) Video monitor name N/A Enter a name (31 characters maximum for the monitor).
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR AUDIO SETTINGS Figure 27. Configuration Page for Audio Settings Configuration Item Enable audio encoder 36 Default Setting Off Description Use the pull-down menu to turn on/off audio.
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR ALARM SETTINGS The PelcoNet NET350 transmission system is not only a multimedia gateway but also a security device and, therefore, has many features related to security applications. The configuration page for alarm settings lets you configure your unit for surveillance applications. In most surveillancerelated applications, the receiver is located in a secure alarm center-type environment while the transmitter is located at the site to be monitored. Figure 28.
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The set of alarm features is explained below. Configuration Item Default Setting Video motion alarm N/A Description The system has a video motion detection feature. The video scene is monitored constantly for relevant motion. NOTE: Use of the motion detection feature is recommended only indoors and under controlled lighting conditions; it is not recommended in dim lighting. The following conditions must be met for motion detection to function: • Motion detection must be activated.
Configuration Item Connect on alarm Default Setting Off Description The alarm functions would have little effect without automatically triggering corresponding actions. Select On for automatic connection to the video receiver’s IP address. The idea is to provide a remote monitoring station with live video in case of an alarm. (If you want both motion and alarm input to activate an alarm, set this field to On.
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR RELAY SETTINGS You can use the configuration page for relay settings to specify parameters such as normally open or normally closed switching and bistable and monostable operation of the output. Figure 31. Configuration Page for Relay Settings Configuration Item Idle state Operating mode Relay follows Default Setting Open Bistable Off Relay name Relay 1 Trigger relay N/A C2907M-D (4/05) Description Select Open (N.O.
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR COM 1 INTERFACE SETTINGS You can use this configuration page to set the parameters of the COM 1 RS-232/422/485 serial interface port. Figure 32. Configuration Page for COM 1 Interface Settings Configuration Item Default Setting Serial port function Terminal Description Use the pull-down menu to select a controllable device from the pull-down menu: Terminal, Transparent, or Pelco Prot (protocol). If the port must transmit data transparently, select Transparent.
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR COM 2 INTERFACE SETTINGS You can use this configuration page to set the parameters of the COM2 RS-232 serial interface port. Figure 33. Configuration Page for COM 2 Interface Settings Configuration Item Serial port function Default Setting Terminal Description Use the pull-down menu to select the function for serial port 2 from the pull-down menu: Terminal, Transparent, or Pelco Prot (protocol). If the unit will be operated from a terminal, select Terminal.
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR LOCAL COM INTERFACE – KEYBOARD You can use this configuration page to set the parameters for a local Com port so you can connect a Pelco keyboard to your computer. This lets you control a device through the keyboard; for example, a camera can be controlled from the browser with the Pelco keyboard. You can also use this feature to transmit serial data from your computer to the PelcoNet unit, or vice versa. Figure 34.
CONFIGURATION PAGE FOR NETWORK SETTINGS Network and routing information make up the configuration page for network settings. These settings are used to integrate the NET350 into an existing network. The table that follows describes the configuration items. Figure 35. Configuration Page for Network Settings Configuration Item Unit IP address Subnet mask Gateway IP address Default Setting 10.0.0.1 (transmitter) or 10.0.0.2 (receiver) Description Enter a unique IP address that is valid for your network.
Configuration Item Default Setting Multicast video port encoder 1 60000 Enter the port address for the video encoder 1 MPEG-4 data stream. Multicast video port encoder 2 61000 Enter the port address for the video encoder 2 MPEG-4 data stream. Multicast audio port MPEG-4 55000 Enter any port greater than 1024 that is not in use. Multicast packet TTL 1 Description Enter the number of hops for the packet to live. TTL stands for time to live.
Figure 36. Partition Settings Page Configuration Page for Time Recording Figure 37.
This page lets you set the times to record during a seven day period. Click the Time recording tab to access this page. Configuration Item Default Setting (time recording scheduler grid) N/A Description This grid allows up to 16 different recording times per day in a seven-day period. • To select a recording time, hold down the left mouse button on the desired starting day and time, and then drag to the desired stopping time and release.
Configuration Page for Properties Figure 39. Configuration Page for Properties Settings This page lets you see and modify current settings for the partitions. You can change alarm recording options here. Also, it shows information about partition size and remaining recording time. WARNING: Any recordings on a partition will be lost if you change the settings. Click the Properties tab to access this page.
Configuration Item Partition name Partition number Type of recording Default Setting Description This field displays the name of the partition selected from the pull-down menu at the top of the screen. N/A This field shows which of eight possible partitions is selected. N/A Linear mode Use the pull-down menu to select either Linear or Ring mode as the type of recording.
TYPICAL SESSION The terminal program main menu appears in the terminal window as shown below. ’v’ video ’i’ ’r’ ’?’ ’q’ IP RCP+ this menu exit/logout NOTE: You cannot use backspace during a terminal sessionif you mistype a character, end your entry by pressing Enter and try again. If you see duplicate characters on any entry, the “local echo” feature of your PC’s terminal program is not disabled. If you are using the terminal to set up the unit’s IP address, just type i and then i again.
TERMINAL PROGRAM TRANSMITTER MENU STRUCTURE The following describes the terminal program transmitter menu structure. The menu items and commands are enclosed in single quotation marks. Do not enter the quotation marks. Information and current settings are displayed to the right of the commands. Refer to the Command Reference section for descriptions of the commands. Main Menu ’v’ video ’i’ ’r’ ’m’ ’?’ ’q’ IP RCP+ misc this menu exit/logout v – Video Menu ’e’ encoder settings ’a’ adapt std res (e.g.
r – RCP+ Menu ’e’ ’c’ ’1’ ’2’ ’3’ ’4’ ’x’ ’?’ select video encoder number: display connection list connect to alarm IP: disconnect all connections G.711 audio: join stream: leave this menu this menu 1 172.16.0.99 On 172.16.0.99 m – Misc Menu ’v’ ’x’ ’?’ get version info leave this menu this menu TERMINAL PROGRAM RECEIVER MENU STRUCTURE The following describes the terminal program receiver menu structure. The menu items and commands are enclosed in single quotation marks.
COMMAND REFERENCE The following table gives an overview of the available commands. Table B. Terminal Command Reference Cmd Description 54 ? This command redisplays (refreshes) the current menu. > This command turns encoding of video back on. 1 Use this command to connect to the receiver in a box-to-box setup. 2 Use this command to sever all connections to the unit. 3 Use this command to toggle audio on/off to the receiver. The default is on. 4 (Receiver only.
Operation LIVE VIDEO AND SERVER PUSH VIDEO PAGES The live video pages show a real-time picture of a camera view with update rates and image quality similar to a box-to-box configuration. It can be configured for bandwidth use and for various image quality settings. (Live video is accessible only through a NET350 transmitter and not through a NET350 receiver.) The Server Push pages show still pictures that are updated periodically, and image quality is fixed.
• When your computer display is not set for 16- or 32-bit color To change: right click the desktop, and then click Properties, the Settings tab, and select High Color [16 bit] or True Color [32 bit]. For NT, select 65536 Colors. NOTE: Do not change the video properties while viewing live video. You may get a gray background if you do. • When Microsoft Virtual Machine is not enabled.
USING THE AUDIO TRANSMISSION FEATURE OF A LIVE VIDEO PAGE To transmit audio via microphone from your PC to the NET350T, do the following: 1. Connect a microphone that is compatible with your PC to your PC’s “mic” input. 2. Connect a speaker to the NET350T’s Audio I/O port. 3. While viewing live video, press the F12 key on the PC to send audio to the NET350T. Note that while holding down the F12 key, audio from the NET350T will not be heard (half duplex).
MATRIX LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS Figure 43.
• Presets: To program a preset from the Matrix browser page: set the image using the arrow keys, click SET, enter a preset number, and then click PRST. To activate a preset, enter the preset number (1-66) and then click PRST. (You must click the CLR button before activating another preset.) • Patterns: To program a pattern from the Matrix browser page: click SET, click PATT, run your pattern using the arrow keys, and then click PATT again when you are finished.
The following are arrayed down the right side of the page: • Radio buttons for 16 cameras • Iris open and close buttons • Focus far and near buttons • Zoom out and in buttons • Eight direction arrow buttons with a home button in the center to return the camera to its home position (preset 1) • Ten numbered buttons to use with the Pres and Pattern buttons to activate a preset and run patterns • A SET check box to use in programming presets and patterns • A Pattern button to run a pattern for e
The following are arrayed under “Pan/Tilt”: • Eight direction arrow buttons • Home button in the center to return the camera to its home position (preset 1) The following are arrayed under “Presets”: • Ten numbered preset buttons • Pres (preset) button • Clear button • A SET check box The following are arrayed under “Pattern”: • A Start pattern button • A Stop pattern button “In Control” or “No Control” indicates whether you have control of the camera.
The Esprit page contains the following at the top of the page: • Live video indicators (live video page only) The following are arrayed down the right side under “Lens”: • Iris open and close buttons • Focus far and near buttons • Zoom out and in buttons The following are arrayed under “Pan/Tilt”: • Eight direction arrow buttons • Home button in the center to return the camera to its home position (preset 1) The following are arrayed under “Presets”: • Ten numbered preset buttons • Pres (pres
KEYBOARD LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS Figure 47. Keyboard Control Page (Live Video Page Shown) The Keyboard page lets you control a camera through a Pelco keyboard rather than through a PC’s keyboard. The Keyboard page contains live video indicators (live video page only) at the top of the page. Recording control buttons are beneath the picture (live video page only). The hard disk icon (when showing) indicates that a compact flash drive is connected.
RECORDING A SNAPSHOT FROM VIDEO You can record a snapshot from the Video 1 or 2 pages or from the live video and Server Push, Matrix, Genex, Spectra, and Esprit control pages. The file is recorded on the PC on which you are viewing the picture. To do so: 1. On the Home page, click either Control (and then click one of the underlined links to a live video control page) or Video 1 or Video 2 or Server Push. 2. Position the camera as desired (if it has PTZ capability). 3.
VIEWING THE VIDEO DISPLAY The video file is identified by date and time. View the video display using the MPEGViewer program included on the PelcoNet Resource CD. Do the following: 1. Locate the MPEGViewer.exe file (either on the resource CD or the PC) or MPEG Viewer shortcut on the desktop if you used the installation program on the CD. Double-click the file. The viewer opens. Figure 48. Viewer Screen 2. Click the Open button. A browse dialog box opens. Navigate to the recorded file (.
MEDIA PLAYBACK SCREEN Use this screen to view files recorded onto the unit’s CompactFlash card, to record a snapshot, or to back up the recorded file onto your computer’s hard drive. Figure 49. Media Playback Screen VIEWING A FILE To view a file: 1. Click Media Replay on the home page, live video page, server push page, or any control page. The Media Playback screen appears. 2. Use the pull-down menu to choose the partition from which you want to view a file.
These buttons move the display backward and forward while the display is paused. This button pauses the playback. BACKING UP A FILE ONTO A COMPUTER You can also save video recordings that are on the NET350 directly to your computer’s hard drive as backup. To do so: 1. Start playing back the file you want to back up in whole or in parts (refer to the Viewing a File section). 2. Click the red circle icon to immediately start recording onto the PC’s hard drive.
Software Upload Units have flash EPROMs for software upgrades in the field. These upgrades can be done directly from the web browser. To do so: 1. Obtain the latest PelcoNet NET350 transmission system software from Pelco (http://www.pelco.com). 2. Use the browser to select the General Settings configuration page of your unit. 3. Use the Browse button in the Software upload field to select the correct new firmware file. 4. Click the Upload button. The Upload progress field shows how the upload is proceeding.
Troubleshooting If the following instructions fail to solve your problem, contact Pelco Technical Support at 1-800-289-9100 for help. You should have the serial number from the bottom of the unit and the firmware version ready in case they are needed. Do not try to repair a unit yourself. Opening it immediately voids any warranty. Leave maintenance and repairs to qualified technical personnel. Swap a defective unit with a replacement unit and return the defective one for repair.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION PROBLEMS If you fail to connect to a system from a NET350 receiver, check the following to pinpoint the problem: • Do not connect two units of the same type (for example, receiver to receiver). • Make sure network connectivity is available (for example, by using the ping command as described previously). • Does the power LED flash? If flashing, the units are connected.
Specifications NETWORK PROTOCOL AND STANDARDS COMPATIBILITY Network Protocols RTP, RTCP, UDP, TCP, IP, HTTP, SNMP, IGMP, ICMP, ARP Video Coding MPEG-4 (MJPEG in Server Push only) Video Frame Rate Up to 30 images/second INTERFACE Video Input or Output Audio Input/Output LAN Interface LAN Data Rate Data Interfaces Alarm Input Alarm Output VIDEO Video Standards Video Image Size PAL NTSC 1, BNC, PAL/NTSC, 75 ohms, 1 Vp-p 3.5 mm stereo jack ring/tip contact Ethernet 10/100BASE-T autosensing, RJ-45 9.
Glossary 72 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbs Ethernet ARP Address Resolution Protocol Baud Rate Data transmission rate bps Bits per second, the actual data rate Cat5 Cable Type of cable used on a LAN to connect computers, printers, and transmitters and receivers to a hub on the network CIF Common Intermediate Format; video format with 352 x 288 pixels Default Gateway The router’s IP address (for example, 192.168.0.
Mbps Megabits per second; the actual data rate MPEG-4 Used for transmission of audiovisual data with very low transfer rates (for example, via Internet); further development of MPEG-2 (enhanced video compression standard) NAT Network Address Translator.
Appendix A — Connecting PelcoNet to Various Components Some of the connection examples that follow require a DB9 cable. Refer to the following figure when one is needed.
CONNECTING PELCONET TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITH ASSORTED KEYBOARDS CONNECTION SCENARIO 1 – USING A KBD300A IN DIRECT MODE Refer to Figure 51 and the instructions that follow. TRANSMITTER TX- P PROTOCOL ONLY 75 TX+ Audio I/O Video In COM2 RS232 COM1 RS232/422/485 Power RX+ RX- RECEIVER OR SPECTRA 4800, 8, NONE, 1 RECEIVER KBD300A 75 Audio I/O Video Out COM2: RS232 COM1: RS232/422/485 Power 12 VAC RX4800, 8, NONE, 1 RX+ 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 DIRECT MODE STRAIGHT CABLE Figure 51.
CONNECTION SCENARIO 2 – USING A KBD4000 FOR MULTIPLEXER CONTROL Refer to Figure 52 and the instructions that follow. NOTE: If you set all your cameras to Standard Coaxitron for better control on the browser, you will lose most of the KBD4000 keyboard control functions. If you set your cameras to Extended Coaxitron, you will have all the keyboard functions but the PTZ functions on the NET350 will be very slow.
CONNECTION SCENARIO 3 – USING A CM9760-KBD Refer to Figure 53 and the instructions that follow.
9. Connect one of the three monitor outputs on the rear of the controller to the transmitter. CONNECTING A LOCAL KEYBOARD TO A PC Refer to Figure 54. This configuration lets an operator control a camera or other external device through a Pelco keyboard attached to a local PC. (The KBD200A is shown as an example.
3. Create a cable using the diagram in Figure 50. 4. Attach the cable’s DB9 connector end to PelcoNet’s COM1 port. Connect the cable’s RJ-45 connector end to COM out on the back of the multiplexer. 5. Connect the MAIN video output from the multiplexer to the NET350 transmitter. 6. Connect PelcoNet’s Ethernet port to the network using a Cat5 Ethernet patch cable. CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 AND KBD200A FOR REMOTE ASCII CONTROL Refer to Figure 56.
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 ASCII PORT Refer to Figure 57. This configuration lets an operator view and control cameras from a PC using a web browser. (The operator’s PC is not shown on the diagram.
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM9760-DT FOR REMOTE BROWSER CONTROL Refer to Figure 58. This configuration lets an operator view and control cameras on a PC using a web browser. (The operator’s PC is not shown on the diagram.
CONNECTING PELCONET TO CM9700 FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION Refer to Figure 50 and Figure 59 and Figure 60. These configurations let an operator remotely view and control cameras connected to the CM9700.
LOCAL NODE: RECEIVING DATA AND VIDEO RECEIVER 75 Audio I/O Video Out CAM INPUT TIE LINE CM9505UPS COM2: RS232 Power COM1: RS232/422/485 ETHERNET CONNECTION TO NETWORK (LAN/WAN) TRANSPARENT DATA PORT USING INTERNET EXPLORER SET TRANSPARENT DATA PORT SETTINGS: BAUD RATE 9600 DATA BITS 8 PARITY EVEN STOP BITS 1 CM9760-KBD 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 *WALL BLOCK CONNECTIONS * * TERMINAL SERCOM PORT PELCONET * * 1 2 7 8 TX+ TXRXRX+ RX+ RXTXTX+ CM9700-NW1 RJ-45 WALL BLOCK NOT SUPPLIED SERCOM PORT PROGRAMMED
CONNECTING A PELCONET TRANSMITTER TO THE CM6800 ASCII PORT Refer to the transmitter portion of Figure 63. This configuration lets an operator view and control cameras with a PC using a web browser. (The operator’s PC is not shown on the diagram.) All settings are done in the CM6800 manager program or through a CM6800 menu. Note the following: • Port 2 defaults to ASCII and RS-232.
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6800 AND KBD200A FOR REMOTE CONTROL Refer to Figure 63. This configuration lets an operator view and control cameras with a remote KBD200A keyboard. All settings are done in the CM6800 manager program or through a CM6800 menu. Note the following: • Port 2 defaults to ASCII and RS-232. • Ports 7 and 8 can be set to ASCII and RS-232 by using the CM6800 manager program (refer to Figure 63) or by using a CM6800 menu (refer to Figure 60). • Pelco recommends using Port 2.
Appendix B — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. What Pelco devices can I control from my computer with PelcoNet? PelcoNet can control the following from Internet Explorer: • Spectra and Esprit • Genex multiplexer • CM9760 matrix (requires CM9700 data translator) • CM9740 matrix (requires CM9700 data translator) • CM9502 matrix (through integrated ASCII port) • CM8500 matrix (requires latest CM8500 data translator) • CM6700 matrix (through integrated ASCII port, COM 2) • CM6800 matrix 2.
10. Can I control the Genex multiplexer server? Not at this time. 11. Can I use DHCP (dynamically assigned IP address) with PelcoNet? No. 12. What type of compression does PelcoNet NET350 use? PelcoNet uses the MPEG-4 industry standard for video teleconferencing over the Internet. It provides the most effective use of bandwidth with excellent video quality. 13. I do not get live video in the browser but server push is working.
Index A E Alarm indicator 39 Alarm input 25, 39 Alarm recording on 50 Alarm recording scheduler 48 Alarm recording tab 46 Alarm recording time 50 Audio settings configuration page Auxiliaries (matrix) 59 Average n (frames) 39 Enable audio encoder 36 Enter partition settings! 46 Esprit control page 62 F 35 G B Backing up a file onto a computer Baud rate 42, 43, 44 Bistable 41 Box-to-box connection 27 67 C Camera (Genex) 60 Camera (matrix) 58 Camera (name) 34 Camera name stamping 34 COM 1 Interface Se
Multicast streaming 45 Multicast video port encoder 1/2 Multicasting protocols 10 Serial port function 42, 43 Server push 56 Server push display 57 Server push page 55 Snapshots (record from video) 64 Snapshots (recording from file) 67 Snapshots (viewing) 64 Software upload 33, 68 Software version 10, 32 Specifications 71 Spectra control page 60 Spectra/Esprit protocol ID 42 Stop bits 42, 43, 44 Stop/Start buttons 46 Storing Files 63 Subnet mask 45 46 N Name of encoder 34 NET-Manager 28 Network administr
PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment. Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below: • Five years on FT/FR8000 Series fiber optic products. • Three years on Genex ® Series products (multiplexers, server, and keyboard).
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