Pelco Home Theater Server C2900M B1 03 User Manual

INSTALLATION/OPERATION  
PelcoNetMultimedia  
Transmission Via Networks  
®
NET104A Series  
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CONTENTS  
Section  
Page  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS ..................................................................................... 8  
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 8  
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR ..................................................................... 9  
THE TRANSMITTER ................................................................................................................... 9  
THE BROWSER ......................................................................................................................... 10  
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 10  
WHAT IS THE PELCONET NET104A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM? ....................................................... 11  
HOW DO LANS AND WANS WORK?....................................................................................... 11  
WHO SHOULD INSTALL THE PELCONET NET104A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM? .................... 11  
OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................... 12  
DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................... 12  
SOFTWARE VERSION ............................................................................................................... 13  
PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. 13  
MODELS ................................................................................................................................... 13  
FRONT PANEL LEDS ................................................................................................................. 14  
REAR PANEL CONNECTORS .................................................................................................... 15  
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE ............................................................................................................ 16  
STEP 1: CONNECTING A CAMERA OR MONITOR ................................................................... 16  
STEP 2: CONNECTING ADDITIONAL ITEMS ............................................................................ 17  
STEP 3: CONNECTING TO THE LAN PORT ............................................................................... 17  
STEP 4: CONNECTING POWER ................................................................................................ 18  
STEP 5: SELECTING AN IP ADDRESS FOR YOUR NETWORK .................................................. 19  
STEP 6: USING A PC’S WEB BROWSER TO CONFIGURE THE NETWORK .............................. 19  
STEP 7: WHAT IS NEXT? .......................................................................................................... 19  
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 20  
DISPLAYING REMOTE VIDEO ON A WEB BROWSER .............................................................. 20  
DISPLAYING VIDEO VIA A TRANSMITTER-TO-RECEIVER CONNECTION ................................ 22  
DIAGRAMS OF TYPICAL APPLICATIONS .................................................................................. 24  
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 30  
CONNECTING VIDEO SOURCES OR DISPLAYS ........................................................................ 30  
CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................... 30  
CONNECTING DATA TERMINALS ............................................................................................ 31  
USE AS CONTROL TERMINAL PORT ............................................................................... 31  
USE AS TRANSPARENT DATA PORT ............................................................................... 32  
CONNECTING EXTERNAL SENSORS ....................................................................................... 33  
CONTROLLING PERIPHERAL DEVICES ..................................................................................... 34  
CONNECTING TO A LAN .......................................................................................................... 34  
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CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................... 34  
CONFIGURATION USING A TERMINAL PROGRAM ................................................................. 34  
TYPICAL SESSION ........................................................................................................... 35  
COMMAND REFERENCE ................................................................................................. 36  
CONFIGURATION USING A WEB BROWSER ........................................................................... 38  
WEB SERVER CONCEPT .................................................................................................. 38  
NET-MANAGER ............................................................................................................... 38  
QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE ..................................................................... 39  
PELCONET NET104A HOME PAGE .................................................................................. 40  
GENERAL CONFIGURATION PAGE .................................................................................. 42  
NETWORK SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE ............................................................... 46  
VIDEO SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE ...................................................................... 48  
AUDIO SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE ..................................................................... 52  
ALARM SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE .................................................................... 54  
INTERFACE SETTINGS CONFIGURATION PAGE .............................................................. 60  
LIVE VIDEO AND SERVER PUSH VIDEO PAGES ................................................................................ 62  
WEB BROWSER CONTROL PAGES .................................................................................................... 63  
ACCESSING THESE PAGES ...................................................................................................... 63  
CONTROLLING THE DISPLAY ................................................................................................... 64  
MATRIX CONTROL LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS .......................................... 65  
GENEX LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS ............................................................. 66  
SPECTRA LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS ......................................................... 68  
ESPRIT LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS ............................................................. 69  
ADVANCED FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 70  
AUTOMATIC CONNECTION FEATURE ...................................................................................... 70  
VIDEO MOTION DETECTION FEATURE ..................................................................................... 70  
ALARM NOTIFICATION BY E-MAIL .......................................................................................... 71  
RECORD AND PLAY BACK THE DISPLAY ON A PC .................................................................. 71  
RECORDING THE DISPLAY .............................................................................................. 72  
PLAYING BACK THE RECORDING .................................................................................... 72  
FIRMWARE UPLOAD ................................................................................................................ 73  
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................... 74  
BASIC FUNCTIONING ............................................................................................................... 74  
GREEN POWER LED ......................................................................................................... 74  
ETHERNET LEDS .............................................................................................................. 75  
COM LED ......................................................................................................................... 75  
OUTPUT LEDS .................................................................................................................. 75  
INPUT LEDS ..................................................................................................................... 75  
VIDEO LEDS ..................................................................................................................... 76  
TERMINAL PROGRAM .............................................................................................................. 76  
TROUBLESHOOTING A TCP/IP NETWORK USING A PING UTILITY......................................... 76  
TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION PROBLEMS ..................................................................... 77  
TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIDEO CONNECTION ...................................................................... 77  
TESTING THE AUDIO CONNECTION ........................................................................................ 78  
TEST BETWEEN NET104A AND NET101R-A .................................................................. 78  
TEST BETWEEN NET104A AND PC ................................................................................. 78  
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SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 79  
GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................................... 81  
APPENDIX A – CONNECTING PELCONET NET104A TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS ........................... 84  
CONNECTING PELCONET TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITH ASSORTED KEYBOARDS ...... 85  
CONNECTION SCENARIO 1 ............................................................................................. 85  
CONNECTION SCENARIO 2 ............................................................................................. 87  
CONNECTION SCENARIO 3 ............................................................................................. 89  
CONNECTING PELCONET TO THE COM IN RS-232 PORT ON A GENEX MULTIPLEXER ......... 91  
CONNECTING A PELCONET RECEIVER TO A SYSTEM CM9502 ............................................. 92  
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM9502 ASCII SERIAL PORT ................................................. 93  
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 AND KBD200A FOR REMOTE ASCII CONTROL ...... 94  
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 ASCII PORT ............................................................. 95  
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM9760-DT FOR REMOTE BROWSER CONTROL ................. 96  
CONNECTING PELCONET TO CM9760 EQUIPMENT FOR REMOTE COMMUNICATION ......... 97  
CONNECTING A PELCONET TRANSMITTER TO THE CM6800 ASCII PORT ............................ 99  
CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6800 AND KBD200A FOR REMOTE ASCII CONTROL ..... 102  
APPENDIX B – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ............................................................... 105  
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................... 108  
WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 111  
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS  
Figure  
Page  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Front Panel LEDs .................................................................................................................. 14  
Rear Panel Connectors ......................................................................................................... 15  
Connecting Cameras Or Monitor ......................................................................................... 16  
Connecting To The LAN Port ................................................................................................ 17  
Connecting Power ................................................................................................................ 18  
PelcoNet NET104A Home Page ........................................................................................... 21  
Configuration For Box-To-Box Connections ......................................................................... 22  
LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera) ................................... 24  
LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra III™) ..................................... 24  
10 LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera) ............................ 25  
11 LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra III) .................................. 25  
12 LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra III, Genex®) .................. 26  
13 WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera) ................................. 26  
14 WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra III) ....................................... 27  
15 WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra III, Genex) ........................... 27  
16 WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera)........................... 28  
17 WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra III) ................................ 28  
18 WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra, Genex) ........................ 29  
19 Control Terminal Port Pin Assignments in RS-232 Mode .................................................... 31  
20 Data Port Pin Assignments In RS-232 Mode ....................................................................... 32  
21 Alarm Connections .............................................................................................................. 33  
22 PelcoNet NET104A Menu Tree ............................................................................................ 39  
23 PelcoNet Home Page ........................................................................................................... 40  
24 PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System Setup Page ........................................................ 41  
25 General Settings Configuration Page .................................................................................. 42  
26 Screen For Entering The Password ...................................................................................... 45  
27 Network Settings Configuration Page ................................................................................. 46  
28 Video Settings Configuration Page ...................................................................................... 48  
29 Audio Settings Configuration Page ..................................................................................... 52  
30 Alarm Settings Configuration Page ..................................................................................... 54  
31 Interface Settings Configuration Page ................................................................................ 60  
32 ActiveX Dialog Box .............................................................................................................. 62  
33 Device Controls Page ........................................................................................................... 63  
34 Matrix Control Page ............................................................................................................. 65  
35 Genex Control Page ............................................................................................................. 66  
36 Spectra Control Page ........................................................................................................... 68  
37 Esprit Control Page .............................................................................................................. 69  
38 DB9 Cable Wire Splicing ..................................................................................................... 84  
39 KBD300A (Direct Mode) Connected to a Receiver or Spectra Dome System ..................... 85  
40 KBD4000 Connected to a Multiplexer ................................................................................. 87  
41 CM9760KBD Connected to a CM9760-CC1 Controller ........................................................ 89  
42 Connecting PelcoNet to Genex Using the COM IN RS-232 Port ......................................... 91  
43 Using PelcoNet with CM9505 to Provide Remote Control .................................................. 92  
44 Using PelcoNet with CM9502 to Provide Remote Control .................................................. 93  
45 Using PelcoNet with CM6700 to Provide Remote Control .................................................. 95  
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46 Using PelcoNet with CM9760-DT to Provide Remote Control of a 9760 Monitor Output .. 96  
47 Using PelcoNet to Transmit Data and Video Between 9760 Nodes ................................... 97  
48 Using PelcoNet to Receive Data and Video Between 9760 Nodes..................................... 98  
49 Using PelcoNet with CM6800 to Provide Remote Control ................................................. 100  
50 Manager Screen ................................................................................................................. 101  
51 Menu Screen ....................................................................................................................... 101  
52A Using PelcoNet with CM6800 and KBD200A to Provide Remote Control ......................... 103  
52B Using PelcoNet with CM6800 and KBD200A to Provide Remote Control ......................... 104  
LIST OF TABLES  
Table  
Page  
A
B
C
D
E
Terminal Command Reference ............................................................................................. 36  
General Settings .................................................................................................................. 43  
Network Settings ................................................................................................................. 46  
Video Settings ...................................................................................................................... 49  
Audio Settings ..................................................................................................................... 53  
Alarm Settings ..................................................................................................................... 55  
Interface Settings ................................................................................................................ 61  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS  
Observe the following WARNINGS before installing and using this product.  
1. Installation and servicing should be done only by qualified service personnel and conform to all  
local codes.  
2. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or 6P enclosure, it is  
designed for indoor use only and it must not be installed where exposed to rain and moisture.  
3. If the unit requires 100/230 VAC and does not have an on/off switch, the input power circuit  
must have a circuit breaker.  
4. The installation method and materials should be capable of supporting four times the weight of  
the unit.  
The product and/or manual may bear the following marks:  
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage  
constituting a risk of electric shock is present  
within this unit.  
CAUTION:  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
This symbol indicates that there are important  
operating and maintenance instructions in the  
literature accompanying this unit.  
DO NOT OPEN.  
Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior to installation and  
operation.  
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS  
Unpack and inspect all parts carefully. Save the shipping carton, boxes, and inserts. They are the  
safest manner in which to make future shipments.  
If an item appears damaged in shipment, replace it properly in its box and contact the factory at 1-  
800-289-9100 or 1-559-292-1981 for a replacement. (International customers fax 1-559-348-1120  
for authorization and instructions.)  
If an item needs to be returned to the factory for repair, consult the WARRANTY AND RETURN  
section of this manual for instructions.  
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR  
The PelcoNetNET104A Multimedia Transmission System allows live video transmission to be  
viewed over TCP/IP-based networks. This section is intended to help the network administrator  
know what is involved with installing this product and how it will affect the network. The person  
installing the product will need the following information about the network to make the product  
function properly.  
THE TRANSMITTER  
A valid IP address* for each PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System unit  
Subnet mask*  
Default gateway (if applicable)  
E-mail servers IP address (if applicable)  
Dedicated maximum allowable amount of bandwidth for live video**  
* = Required for the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System to function properly.  
** = The PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System requires a continuous amount of bandwidth to  
display true live video. Pelco recommends using switching hubs with the product so the  
amount of bandwidth available to each unit is constant and reliable.  
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THE BROWSER  
If you plan to use a web browser to view live video across the network, there are procedures to  
complete before you can use the browser. If you installed Internet Explorer 5.5 from the CD that  
came with the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System, you can skip the following. Otherwise,  
complete the following before trying to use the browser.  
1. Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher must be installed before continuing.  
2. Set the computer’s display settings to use 16- or 32-bit color. (This is required for the live video  
feature to function properly.)  
3. Click the Start menu in Windows®.  
4. Click Run.  
5. In the open box, type D:/PACTIVEX.EXE (where D:/ = your CD ROM drive letter).  
6. Click OK.  
7. Follow the on-screen setup instructions to finish installing the plug-in.  
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS  
PC with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP  
Gateway to the network  
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or free serial interface and terminal program or PelcoNet  
receiver and video monitor  
Screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or higher, 16- or 32-bit pixel color resolution  
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WHAT IS THE PELCONET NET104A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM?  
The PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System is technology that lets you view video from four  
sources in real time across a LAN (local area network) and even WANs (wide area networks). This  
technology is based on the TCP/IP protocol suite and Ethernet technology, providing compatibility  
with todays networking standards.  
(See the Glossary section for definitions of terms used in this manual.)  
HOW DO LANs AND WANs WORK?  
A LAN consists of multiple computers connected together, sharing information. This  
information could be files, e-mail, printers, or–with the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission  
System–even live video and audio.  
A WAN consists of multiple LANs connected over a great distance (for example, the Internet).  
In any network environment, each computer needs an address so other computers on the  
network know how to reach it.  
It is similar to a city with street addresses. For the post office to deliver mail to your house, you  
need a unique street address for the mail carrier to find you. A network is like the city. Like a  
street address, the IP address on your computer is your address on the network. The IP address  
is how other computers can find you on the network.  
Remember that the IP address must be unique on the network.  
When there are multiple networks and you are using the TCP/IP protocol, there must be a way  
to communicate between the two networks. A physical device called a router is required. The  
routers IP address is referred to as the default gateway IP address.  
A cable that connects one computer to another is like a city street you can use to get from one  
house to another. The cable lets you communicate with each other on the network. This cable  
is Category 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors at each end. (It looks like a phone cord, only slightly  
larger.)  
WHO SHOULD INSTALL THE PELCONET NET104A TRANSMISSION  
SYSTEM?  
NOTE: Consult your network administrator if you need help.  
Installation is a matter of configuring an IP address using a standard terminal program or any Internet  
browser and connecting the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System to the Ethernet network. You  
should have the following background and experience to configure and install these units:  
Working knowledge of basic network management concepts and terminology  
Working knowledge of tools and procedures for installing and operating sensitive electronic  
equipment  
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OVERVIEW  
NOTE: This manual refers to the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System when discussing features,  
functions, or specifications that apply to the transmitter. “Receiver,” as used in this manual, refers to  
a PelcoNet NET101R/R-A Transmission System receiver unless otherwise noted.  
DESCRIPTION  
The four-channel PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System lets you transmit live video, audio, and  
data from four sources over existing Ethernet computer networks (either intranet or Internet) using  
the TCP/IP protocol. The NET104A can multiplex to provide a single view or quad view. You can  
view the pictures on a CCTV or PC monitor.  
The NET104A is a transmitter and is the only unit required to use the PelcoNet NET104A Transmis-  
sion System. The transmitter connects any four NTSC or PAL video sources (cameras, for example)  
to the computer network.  
Depending on how you want to display the video, you can use a transmitter and a PC or a  
transmitter and a NET101R/RA receiver. There are two ways to display remote video:  
A hardware receiver and attached standard NTSC or PAL monitor  
Web browser using any PC on the network to display the video  
A NET104A transmitter and NET101R receiver can form a standalone system for data transfer  
without a PC. The system can be extended to include additional transmitters and receivers so video  
sequences from one transmitter can be received by several receivers simultaneously.  
Transmitters and receivers are identified by IP addresses, just like any other equipment connected  
to a computer network.  
There is a bi-directional serial interface for remote control of peripherals like PTZ cameras. The  
NET104A transmits full-duplex audio.  
In appropriately configured networks, the multicast function permits the simultaneous video  
transmission in real time to several NET101R/RA receivers. For this to work, the ICMP (multicasting  
protocol) must be implemented in the network.  
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SOFTWARE VERSION  
This manual documents PelcoNet NET104A software version 5.70.  
PACKAGE CONTENTS  
The following are supplied:  
Qty  
1
Description  
NET104A model with plug-in power pack  
1
Power cord  
1
Power supply adapter (model specified with order; refer to the Specifications section in  
this manual for model number)  
1
1
PelcoNet peripheral device control cable  
Wall mount kit  
1
Mount bar  
2
4
Machine screws  
Wood screws  
4
Plastic molly fasteners  
1
CD  
Keep the carton, including the original packaging material, to repack the equipment if you need to  
return it for repair.  
MODELS  
NET104A  
Four-channel video transmitter with integrated Ethernet connection. The NET104A  
has a separate plug-in power pack. The NET104A functions as a data server only for  
transmitting data.  
Optional Compatible Products  
NET101R  
Single-channel video receiver with integrated Ethernet connection  
NET101R-A Single-channel video receiver with bi-directional audio and integrated Ethernet  
connection  
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FRONT PANEL LEDs  
ᕡ ᕢ ᕣ ᕤᕥᕦ  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
Key:  
1
2
3
4
5
=
=
=
=
=
Video LEDs light green when the corresponding input is active.  
Input LEDs light red with active alarm and light green when ready.  
Output LEDs light green when the corresponding relay is switched.  
COM LED lights yellow when data is transmitted over the serial interface.  
One Ethernet LED lights green when the unit is connected to the network. The other flashes  
yellow when data packages are transmitted.  
6
=
Power LED lights green when ready.  
Figure 1. Front Panel LEDs  
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REAR PANEL CONNECTORS  
 ᕧ ᕨ  
ᕡ ᕢ  
A
LARM  
A
LARM  
OUTUTS  
1
V
IDEO1  
V
IDEO2  
V
IDEO3  
V
IDEO4  
AUDIO  
I
NPUTS  
C
OM  
5
1
+
2
+
3
+
4
+
+5V  
2
3
4
P
OWER  
I
N
O
UT  
75  
O
HM  
ON  
12V~0.8A  
GND  
GND  
RS232/422/485  
10/100 BASE-T  
Key:  
1
2
=
=
Four BNC video inputs for connecting the video sources  
DIP switches (75 ohms when ON) for terminating the corresponding video input if the video  
signal is not connected to additional video equipment  
3
4
5
6
7
=
=
=
=
=
3.5 mm monaural audio input jack for connecting the audio source  
3.5 mm monaural audio output jack for connecting a loudspeaker  
Input terminals for connecting alarm sensors or switches  
Output terminals for switching external devices (for example, lamps)  
COM serial interface—9-pin D-sub connector (male)—for transmitting control data and for  
configuring with the terminal program  
8
9
=
=
Ethernet RJ-45 jack for connecting with the network  
Power jack for connecting the plug-in power supply  
Figure 2. Rear Panel Connectors  
NOTE: Use only the supplied power plug. If the cable or connector show any sign of damage, do not  
use the plug. Send it in for repair or replacement. Never try to use any power plug except the supplied  
one.  
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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE  
Follow the next six steps for the fastest way to get your product operating.  
STEP 1: CONNECTING A CAMERA OR MONITOR  
TRANSMITTER  
A
LARM  
A
LARM  
OUTPUTS  
1
V
IDEO1  
V
IDEO2  
V
IDEO3  
V
IDEO4  
AUDIO  
I
NPUTS  
C
OM  
5
1
+
2
+
3
+
4
+
+5V  
2
3
4
P
OWER  
IN  
O
UT  
75  
O
HM  
ON  
12V~0.8A  
GND  
GND  
RS232/422/485  
10/100 BASE-T  
RECEIVER  
V
IDEO-OUT  
H
ANDSET  
TRANSP.DATA  
AUDIO-OUT  
Key:  
1
2
3
4
=
Cameras or other video sources with composite PAL or NTSC output  
Video monitor with composite PAL or NTSC input  
NET104A transmitter  
=
=
=
NET101R/RA Receiver  
Figure 3. Connecting Cameras Or Monitor  
To connect the cameras, plug one end of a standard coaxial cable into a BNC connector (start  
with video 1) on the rear of the NET104A and the other end into the camera. You can use any  
video source with a composite PAL or NTSC output.  
Set the DIP switches on the NET104A to position 75 OHM ON (down) to terminate the inputs  
when the video signal is not connected to additional video equipment through a T-connection.  
To connect a monitor to the NET101R/R-A receiver, plug one end of a standard coaxial cable  
into the BNC connector on the NET101R/R-A and the other end into the monitor. You can use  
any PAL or NTSC video monitor with a composite PAL or NTSC input.  
For more information about video sources and monitors, see the Hardware Installation section.  
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STEP 2: CONNECTING ADDITIONAL ITEMS  
Connect any additional items, such as alarms, audio, etc.  
STEP 3: CONNECTING TO THE LAN PORT  
A
LARM  
A
LARM  
OUTPUTS  
1
V
IDEO1  
V
IDEO2  
V
IDEO3  
V
IDEO4  
AUDIO  
I
NPUTS  
C
OM  
5
1
+
2
+
3
+
4
+
+5V  
2
3
4
P
OWER  
I
N
O
UT  
75  
O
HM  
ON  
12V~0.8A  
GND  
GND  
RS232/422/485  
10/100 BASE-T  
Key:  
1
2
3
=
=
=
Ethernet (10BASE-T) LAN connection to hubs, network, PCs (RJ-45 connector)  
Ethernet Cat5 cable  
Transmitter  
Figure 4. Connecting To The LAN Port  
To connect to the Ethernet network, use a standard UTP Cat5 cable with RJ-45 connectors. Plug  
one end of the cable into the RJ-45 receptacle labeled “Ethernet.” The connection to a 10BASE-T  
network can be made directly via a hub or switch.  
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STEP 4: CONNECTING POWER  
A
LARM  
A
LARM  
OUTPUTS  
1
V
IDEO1  
V
IDEO2  
V
IDEO3  
V
IDEO4  
AUDIO  
I
NPUTS  
C
OM  
5
1
+
2
+
3
+
4
+
+5V  
2
3
4
P
OWER  
I
N
O
UT  
75  
O
HM  
ON  
12V~0.8A  
GND  
GND  
RS232/422/485  
10/100 BASE-T  
Key:  
1
2
=
=
Transmitter  
AC power plug adapter  
Figure 5. Connecting Power  
The transmitter and receiver have no main power switch. Insert the power cable plug into the  
power jack on the unit until it latches. Plug the other end into the wall socket.  
The green POWER LED on the front of the unit lights up, showing the unit is ready for operation.  
When the network is connected properly, the green ETHERNET LED lights.  
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STEP 5: SELECTING AN IP ADDRESS FOR YOUR NETWORK  
NOTE: Consult your network administrator for a valid IP address.  
The NET104A comes with the default address 192.168.0.1. while a NET101R/R-A receivers default  
address is 192.168.0.2. Before operating the system inside your own network, you need to set a  
valid IP address.  
Use a terminal program attached at the RS-232 control terminal port to change the IP address.  
Refer to the Configuration Using A Terminal Program section for a description of IP address  
configuration using a terminal program.  
STEP 6: USING A PC’S WEB BROWSER TO CONFIGURE THE NETWORK  
Configure the network using a web browser. Start your web browser and connect to the URL http://  
IP-Address, where IP-Address is the IP address of the unit you want to configure. Use the  
standard dot-separated format (x.x.x.x.) to enter the address.  
Refer to the Configuration Using A Web Browser section for detailed configuration instructions.  
STEP 7: WHAT IS NEXT?  
The system essentially is ready to use at this point. What you do now is up to you. For example,  
you can connect to the web browser to watch one or more camera views or configure additional  
options (alarms, default gateways, etc.) on the configuration pages.  
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TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
DISPLAYING REMOTE VIDEO ON A WEB BROWSER  
The NET104A transmitter uses Motion-JPEG video compression or high performance H.323 coding  
for transmitting across the network. This enables transmission to standard web browsers of either  
live video (Live Video mode) or a stream of still images (Server Push mode).  
To activate the Live Video feature, click Live Video above the video window on the PelcoNet  
NET104A Transmission System home page (see Figure 6). The unit transmits using the H.323  
coding format for display in the browser.  
To stop Live Video, click any other option at the top of the page.  
To activate the Server Push feature, click Server Push above the video window on the home  
page. The unit continuously grabs snapshots to be JPEG encoded, transferred, and displayed  
continuously by the browser.  
To stop Server Push, click any other option at the top of the page.  
The PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System can display live video to an infinite number of users  
at a time (multicasting) or up to five users at a time (multi-unicasting). A sixth user connecting to  
the same transmitter in a multi-unicast configuration cannot receive live video. In a unicast  
configuration, only one user at a time can receive live video.  
Server Push can support multiple users simultaneously on the same transmitter. Image quality is  
good with an update rate of one image about every 2 to 10 seconds depending on the number of  
users and available bandwidth.  
Browsers that do not support live video technology can display an updated still image or a stream  
of images in Server Push mode.  
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Figure 6. PelcoNet NET104A Home Page  
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DISPLAYING VIDEO VIA A TRANSMITTER-TO-RECEIVER CONNECTION  
CAMERA  
TRANSMITTER  
A
LARM  
A
LARM  
OUTPUTS  
1
V
IDEO1  
V
IDEO2  
V
IDEO3  
V
IDEO4  
AUDIO  
I
NPUTS  
C
OM  
5
1
+
2
+
3
+
4
+
+5V  
2
3
4
P
OWER  
I
N
O
UT  
75  
O
HM  
ON  
12V~0.8A  
GND  
GND  
RS232/422/485  
10/100 BASE-T  
RECEIVER  
V
IDEO-IN  
HANDSET  
TRANSP.DATA  
AUDIO-OUT  
LAN/WAN  
TCP/IP  
INTRANET/INTERNET  
MONITOR  
Figure 7. Configuration For Box-To-Box Connections  
There are two ways to make a high performance multimedia transmission system for computer  
networks:  
One way is to use just the NET104A transmitter and connect it through the computer network  
to a PC with a web browser at the receiving end.  
Another way is to connect the NET104A transmitter through the computer network to a  
NET101R/R-A receiver. This is often called a box-to-box connection because it uses two  
PelcoNet units.  
In either case, routing dedicated cables from a camera to a monitor is not required because you can  
use the existing computer network for that purpose.  
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The following explains a box-to-box connection.  
1. First, transmitter (NET104A) and receiver (NET101R/R-A) need to be configured appropriately. If  
the units are supposed to be operated in different subnets, a gateway IP address must be  
configured. Use the alarm IP address field to address the destination. Also, the transmitters  
video standard must be set to H.261. Enter the settings using either a terminal program or a  
web browser.  
You also must disable Internet proxy settings. To do so: In Internet Explorer, click the Tools  
button, Internet Options, the Connections tab, and the LAN Settings button. Then remove  
the check mark in the Use a proxy server box. Click OK, and then OK again.  
2. Once all addresses are configured, type c in the terminal window to establish the actual  
connection or program the live video receive IP and enable the live auto connect setting  
through the web browser. Make sure the alarm IP address in the unit that will initiate the  
connection points to the destination unit. After a few seconds, video transmission begins and  
the camera scene appears on the monitor attached to the receiver.  
Instead of using a terminal program for establishing a connection, you can attach a contact to  
the alarm input. Make sure the alarm input is enabled.  
You can use a web browser to connect to either of the two units, even during an active box-to-box  
connection. This way you can make changes to the configuration and immediately see the result of  
the setting (for example, when changing video quality). If you are connected to the transmitter, the  
camera pictures are sent to the receiver and web browser simultaneously. There will be a short  
break in the video display on the receiver monitor whenever the web browser requests a new  
frame. This is especially noticeable with the Server Push feature.  
Full-duplex audio can be transmitted in parallel with the video transmission in units equipped to  
handle audio. To do so, you need to use the web browser to enable audio on the Audio Settings  
configuration page.  
Transparent data is always transmitted automatically between the two units as soon as the  
connection becomes active. Data bytes entering the interface are transported to the other end  
transparently. There is no flow control mechanism for the data channel. Overflowing the serial  
interface will cause data loss.  
To sever the connection from either end, type d in the respective terminal window (or disable the  
alarm).  
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DIAGRAMS OF TYPICAL APPLICATIONS  
SERVER  
HUB  
TRANSMITTER  
RECEIVER  
HANDSET  
VIDEO-IN  
TRANSP.DATA  
AUDIO-OUT  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DATA  
DATA  
CAMERA  
MONITOR  
Figure 8. LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera)  
SERVER  
HUB  
TRANSMITTER  
RECEIVER  
HANDSET  
VIDEO-IN  
TRANSP.DATA  
AUDIO-OUT  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
DATA  
AUDIO  
DATA  
VIDEO  
MONITOR  
KEYBOARD  
SPECTRA  
Figure 9. LAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra)  
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SERVER  
HUB  
TRANSMITTER  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
BROWSER  
CAMERA  
Figure 10. LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera)  
SERVER  
HUB  
TRANSMITTER  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
VIDEO  
DATA  
BROWSER  
SPECTRA  
Figure 11. LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra)  
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SERVER  
HUB  
TRANSMITTER  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
VIDEO  
DATA  
GENEX  
BROWSER  
SPECTRA  
Figure 12. LAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra, Genex®)  
1 OR MORE PCs  
1 OR MORE PCs  
CLOVIS  
SERVER  
NEW YORK  
SERVER  
ROUTER  
ROUTER  
HUB  
HUB  
RECEIVER  
VIDEO-IN  
TRANSMITTER  
HANDSET  
TRANSP.DATA  
AUDIO-OUT  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
CAMERA  
MONITOR  
Figure 13. WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Fixed Camera)  
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1 OR MORE PCs  
CLOVIS  
SERVER  
NEW YORK  
SERVER  
ROUTER  
ROUTER  
HUB  
HUB  
RECEIVER  
VIDEO-IN  
TRANSMITTER  
HANDSET  
TRANSP.DATA  
AUDIO-OUT  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
DATA  
AUDIO  
DATA  
MONITOR  
SPECTRA  
KEYBOARD  
Figure 14. WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra)  
1 OR MORE PCs  
1 OR MORE PCs  
CLOVIS  
SERVER  
NEW YORK  
SERVER  
ROUTER  
ROUTER  
HUB  
HUB  
RECEIVER  
VIDEO-IN  
TRANSMITTER  
HANDSET  
TRANSP.DATA  
AUDIO-OUT  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
DATA  
DATA  
MONITOR  
GENEX  
KEYBOARD  
SPECTRA  
Figure 15. WAN Box-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Receiver, Spectra, Genex)  
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1 OR MORE PCs  
1 OR MORE PCs  
CLOVIS  
SERVER  
NEW YORK  
SERVER  
ROUTER  
ROUTER  
HUB  
HUB  
TRANSMITTER  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
CAMERA  
BROWSER  
Figure 16. WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Fixed Camera)  
1 OR MORE PCs  
1 OR MORE PCs  
CLOVIS  
SERVER  
NEW YORK  
SERVER  
ROUTER  
ROUTER  
HUB  
HUB  
TRANSMITTER  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
DATA  
VIDEO  
BROWSER  
SPECTRA  
Figure 17. WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra)  
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1 OR MORE PCs  
CLOVIS  
SERVER  
NEW YORK  
SERVER  
ROUTER  
ROUTER  
HUB  
HUB  
TRANSMITTER  
VIDEO  
INPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
COM  
ETHERNET  
POWER  
NET104A  
VIDEO  
DATA  
GENEX  
BROWSER  
SPECTRA  
Figure 18. WAN Browser-To-Box Connection (Transmitter, Browser, Spectra, Genex)  
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION  
Refer to Appendix A – Connecting PelcoNet NET104A To Different Components for diagrams that  
show various connections.  
CONNECTING VIDEO SOURCES OR DISPLAYS  
Up to four video sources can be connected to the NET104A.  
1. To connect cameras, plug a standard coaxial cable into a BNC connector (start with video 1) on  
the rear of the NET104A and the other end into the camera. You can use any video source (for  
example, a VCR) with a composite PAL or NTSC output. The inputs accept color or black and  
white sources and automatically detect whether they are PAL or NTSC. The video inputs have  
an internal termination of 75 ohms.  
2. Set the DIP switches to position 75 OHM ON (down) to terminate the inputs when the video  
signal is not connected to additional video equipment through a T-connection.  
CONNECTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT  
The NET104A provides an audio channel via the audio in and out jacks.  
1. Connect the microphone to the AUDIO IN jack.  
2. Connect the loudspeaker to the AUDIO OUT jack. (This is not required if you are using the  
speakers on your PC.)  
The audio signals are transmitted bi-directionally and simultaneously with the video signals. This  
allows control of a loud speaker or door intercom system, for example, at the monitored location.  
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CONNECTING DATA TERMINALS  
The NET104A has a serial interface that can be configured on the Interface Settings configuration  
page for terminal control or transparent data: RS-232 or RS-485, etc.  
Use As Control Terminal Port  
For local control and configuration of the unit, you can connect a data terminal (for example, a PC  
running a standard terminal program) to the serial interface labeled COM on the NET104A. The  
9-pin D-sub connector can be connected to a PCs COM port.  
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).  
To access the online help, type ? (a question mark) in the terminal window. 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-485 half-duplex mode in the web browser. The RTS and CTS signals are  
enabled for flow control.  
If this RS-485 mode is chosen, the camera control data is transferred to this port. Certain cameras  
with fixed data length require the buffered RS-485 mode. (This half-duplex mode is not required for  
interfacing to any Pelco product.)  
Pin Name Direction  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DCD  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
Input  
Input  
Data Carrier Detect  
Receive Data  
Transmit Data  
Data Terminal Ready  
Ground  
VIEWED FROM SOLDERING  
SIDE OF PLUG  
Output  
Output  
1
2
3
4
5
Input  
Output  
Input  
Data Det Ready  
Ready To Send  
Clear To Send  
6
7
8
9
Figure 19. Control Terminal Port Pin Assignments in RS-232 Mode  
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Use As Transparent Data Port  
The 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 this channel 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 in a way that they fit the associated unit:  
baud rate, parity of the interface of the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System unit, and number  
of data and stop bits. Use a web browser to configure these parameters at the unit with the  
configuration side.  
The transparent data interface is used to control PTZ cameras remotely, to transmit data transpar-  
ently between 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 transmitting signals  
are provided at this port.  
Pin Name Direction  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RXD  
TXD  
N.C.  
Receive Data  
Transmit Data  
N.C.  
VIEWED FROM SOLDERING  
SIDE OF PLUG  
Input  
Output  
1
2
3
4
5
GND  
Ground  
N.C.  
N.C.  
6
7
8
9
N.C.  
N.C.  
Figure 20. Data Port Pin Assignments In RS-232 Mode  
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL SENSORS  
The unit has four alarm inputs that let you connect external signaling devices, like door contacts or  
motion detectors. If configured accordingly, an alarm trigger can, for example, set up an automatic  
connection between NET104A and the remote station. You can connect switches or contacts  
directly without a separate power supply.  
Connection INPUT 5 is a master alarm. This connection lets you activate or bar (for example, by  
means of a key-operated switch) all the alarm triggers.  
NOTE: Do not connect the ground terminals to earth ground. External switching voltage must not  
exceed 12 VDC.  
The four alarm inputs are optically isolated from the other components of the NET104A via  
optocouplers and require a voltage of 5-12 VDC for switching.  
Do the following to connect external sensors. Refer to Figure 21.  
NET 104A  
A
LARM  
A
LARM  
V
IDEO1  
V
IDEO2  
V
IDEO3  
V
IDEO4  
AUDIO  
I
NPUTS  
O
UTPUTS  
4
C
OM  
5
1
+
2
+
3
+
4
+
+5V  
1
2
3
P
OWER  
I
N
O
UT  
75  
O
HM  
ON  
12V~0.8A  
GND  
GND  
RS232/422/485  
10/100 BASE-T  
ACTIVE  
LOW  
+5V  
ARM  
A
LARM  
NPUTS  
OUTPUTS  
5
1
+
2
+
3
+
4
+
+5V  
1
2
3
4
ACTIVE  
HIGH  
+5V  
GND  
GND  
Figure 21. Alarm Connections  
1. Pull the terminal block INPUTS from its plug-in base.  
2. Attach the conductors to the alarm input and ground terminals. (Push a small screwdriver or  
similar instrument into the square opening. This opens the circular opening. Insert the wire into  
the circular opening, and then remove the screwdriver.)  
3. Push the terminal block back on to the plug-in base.  
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CONTROLLING PERIPHERAL DEVICES  
The NET104A has four relay outputs for switching external devices (for example, lights or sirens).  
The relays can be operated interactively, during an active connection, or automatically to coincide  
with certain events. Settings for the relay must be configured (see the Configuration section).  
Typical applications of the relay outputs are activating electric door openers or switching of lights  
and other electrical devices. Do not exceed the maximum rating of 24V and 0.8A.  
Do the following to connect peripheral devices. Refer to Figure 2.  
1. Pull the terminal block OUTPUTS from its plug-in base.  
2. Attach the conductors to the pairs of relay terminals.  
3. Push the terminal block back on to the plug-in base.  
CONNECTING TO A LAN  
To connect to a 10BASE-T network, plug a standard UTP/Cat5 cable with RJ-45 connectors into the  
receptacle labeled ETHERNET on the NET104A. You can connect directly to the Ethernet network.  
The green Ethernet LED on the front of the unit (refer to Figure 1) lights as soon as the connection  
to the network is correct physically and synchronized with the LAN. Check the cable or see the  
Troubleshooting section if the LED does not light.  
The second Ethernet LED flashes yellow when data packages are transmitted.  
CONFIGURATION  
There are two ways to configure your system:  
The most basic control and configuration is accomplished by connecting a terminal to the  
RS-232 terminal port.  
A more convenient, complete configuration and display of video is through the built-in HTTP  
server, which connects to any standard web browser. This is the recommended method.  
CONFIGURATION USING A TERMINAL PROGRAM  
Using a terminal program (for example, the Windows application HyperTerminal) connected to the  
RS-232 terminal port on the units rear panel provides limited configuration and control capabilities  
(null modem cable required). Ensure that the PC’s COM port is set up properly (default parameters  
are 19200 baud, 8N1) and that the local terminal echo is disabled.  
All commands consist of single characters you type inside the terminal window. Enter only one  
command at a time and do not terminate this input by pressing the Enter key. After entering a value  
(for example, an IP address), check the entered characters again and only then press Enter to  
transmit the values to the NET104A.  
Do the following:  
1. First, disconnect the NET104A from the network.  
2. Connect the D-sub COM jack on the NET104A to a free serial port on the PC.  
3. Click the Start button on your PCs desktop, and then select Programs from the Start menu.  
4. Highlight Accessories. Click HyperTerminal.  
5. Double-click Hypertrm.exe to open HyperTerminal.  
6. Type the name for the new connection in the Name field. Click OK.  
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7. Change the Connect using field to the COM port of the computer to which you have  
connected the serial cable. Click OK.  
8. Change the Bits per second field to 19200.  
9. Change the Flow control field to None. Click OK.  
10. Hold the Shift key and press the ? key to bring up the Help menu.  
11. Press the I key to set the IP address. Type the new IP address PelcoNet will be using on the  
network. Press ENTER.  
12. Press the S key to set the subnet mask. Type the new subnet mask. Press ENTER.  
13. Press the G key to set the gateway IP address. Type the new gateway IP address. Press ENTER.  
14. Close HyperTerminal. If prompted to save settings, click OK.  
The following section shows a typical terminal session.  
Typical Session  
The help screen appears as follows in the terminal window:  
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  
Help menu  
?
i
this site  
set the IP address  
s
g
a
c
d
D
m
v
b
t
set the subnet mask  
set the gateway IP address  
set the alarm IP  
connect to alarm IP  
disconnect from alarm IP  
disconnect all connections  
display MAC address  
display version information  
display current transmission data rate  
toggle DHCP on/off  
disable ‘local echo’ for a better display!  
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  
NOTE: You cannot use backspace during a terminal session—if 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 PCs terminal program is not disabled.  
If you are using the terminal to set up the units IP address, just type i and you are prompted to  
enter a new IP address:  
i
->Enter new IP address (old:192.168.0.1): 192.168.0.5 (Enter)  
->IP address set to 192.168.0.5  
If you want to establish a live video connection to a remote unit, you have to specify the remote IP  
address by typing a and entering the remote IP address in the same manner as the unit IP address  
as shown in the example above.  
To establish a connection, type c; to disconnect, type d.  
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Command Reference  
The following table gives an overview of all available commands. (Enter the appropriate informa-  
tion where indicated by the quotation marks below. Do not enter the quotation marks.)  
Table A. Terminal Command Reference  
Cmd Description  
?
i
Displays the help screen.  
Set up a new IP address.  
->Enter new IP address (old:192.168.152.160): ‘new  
IP address’ [Enter]  
->IP address set to <new IP address>  
s
g
a
Set up a new subnet mask.  
->Enter new subnet mask (old:255.255.255.0): ‘new  
subnet mask’ [Enter]  
->subnet mask set to <new subnet mask>  
Set up a new gateway IP address.  
->Enter new gateway IP address (old:192.168.0.10):  
‘new gateway IP address’ [Enter]  
->gateway IP address set to <new gateway IP address>  
Set up a new alarm IP to connect to.  
->Enter new alarm IP address (old:192.168.0.3): ‘new  
alarm IP address’ [Enter]  
->Alarm IP address set to <new alarm IP address>  
c
Connects a live video to the specified alarm IP.  
->connecting . . .  
connected  
PelcoNet tries to call the alarm IP host  
PelcoNet has established the connection  
d
Disconnects any pending video connection.  
->disconnecting . . .  
disconnected  
PelcoNet disconnects  
PelcoNet has disconnected  
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m
v
Closes the connection from the connecting IP address.  
->Close connection from <IP address>  
Display the units MAC address.  
->MAC address: <unit’s MAC address>  
Display version information.  
->HW version: <version number> SW version: <version  
number>  
b
t
Displays the current transmission data rate. The display is updated continuously.  
Toggles the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) on/off.  
->DHCP on  
->DHCP started  
->DHCP BOUND <IP address, subnet, gateway>  
or  
->DHCP off  
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CONFIGURATION USING A WEB BROWSER  
In addition to the aforementioned configuration using a terminal program, which only covers the  
most basic settings, a web browser is the tool of choice for a more complete configuration. To  
accomplish this, the system features a complete HTTP server.  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 is the recommended browser.  
Web Server Concept  
1. Start your web browser.  
2. Connect to the URL http://IP-Address, where IP-Address is the IP address of the unit you want  
to configure. Use the standard dot-separated format (x.x.x.x.) to enter the address. The home  
page is displayed with the video from input 1 being shown.  
The HTTP server provides six separate pages for configuration.  
You can return to the home page from any other page by clicking on the PelcoNet logo on the left  
side. Clicking the Pelco® logo while on the home page immediately transfers you to the Pelco  
Internet home page, provided the network allows for Internet access.  
In order for live video images to be decoded, the special ActiveX control file must be installed on  
your PC. The latest version of ActiveX comes on the PelcoNet CD.  
NET-Manager  
NET-Manager is a program that can make it easier to configure 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.  
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Quick Guide To The Menu Structure  
*
GENERAL  
Name  
ID  
Password level  
Password  
Date  
Time  
Time zone  
Time server IP  
Hardware  
Software  
Firmware update  
Configuration download  
Configuration upload  
MATRIX CONTROL**  
WITH  
LIVE VIDEO  
*
NETWORK  
IP address  
Subnet mask  
MATRIX CONTROL**  
WITH  
SERVER PUSH  
Gateway IP address  
DHCP  
Base Port  
Mail server IP address  
Mail reply address  
Multicast Group IP  
Time to live (Multicast)  
Enable Multilink H.323  
Enable Multicast Streaming  
Multicast Video port  
GENEX MUX**  
WITH  
LIVE VIDEO  
*
VIDEO  
Video quality  
GENEX MUX**  
WITH  
SERVER PUSH  
Video standard  
Video resolution  
Video Priority  
Video bandwidth ActiveX  
Network Interface bandwidth  
Camera 1 - 4 name  
Name stamping  
SPECTRA DOME**  
SYSTEM WITH  
LIVE VIDEO  
LIVE VIDEO**  
Time stamping  
Time slice  
JPEG Size  
JPEG File name  
FTP server IP address  
Login name  
Password  
SPECTRA DOME**  
SYSTEM WITH  
SERVER PUSH  
Path  
SERVER PUSH**  
*
AUDIO  
Input level  
Output level  
HOME**  
ESPRIT **  
WITH  
LIVE VIDEO  
Coding mode  
CONTROL**  
*
ALARM  
Video alarm  
Motion alarm  
ESPRIT**  
WITH  
SERVER PUSH  
Alarm input pin 1 - 4  
Master Alarm input pin  
Camera Follows alarm input  
Alarm status  
Connect  
SETUP**  
Live video receive IP  
Live video auto connect  
Send email  
Idle state  
Operating mode  
Relay follows  
Relay Names  
* = CONTROLLED BY SERVICE PASSWORD  
** = CONTROLLED BY USER PASSWORD  
Trigger Relay  
*
INTERFACE  
Com ports  
Baudrate  
Data bits  
Parity  
Stop bits  
RS232/485  
Halfduplex mode  
00944  
Figure 22. PelcoNet NET104A Menu Tree  
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PelcoNet NET104A Home Page  
Figure 23. PelcoNet Home Page  
The home page is the starting point for any configuration.  
The window in the center of the screen is the display area for decoded video.  
Clicking the Pelco logo on any page connects you to the Pelco Internet home page (provided the  
LAN supports Internet access).  
Click Live Video to choose a live display or Server Push for periodically updated stills.  
•· Click Control to access an options screen with links to pages where you can see and control  
the displayed view. (Refer to the Web Browser Control Pages section.)  
Click Setup to access an options screen with links to configuration pages. Click any icon on the  
side to transfer to the desired page.  
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Figure 24. PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System Setup Page  
NOTE: When changing any configuration item in one of the following pages, make sure to change a  
single item at a time. Then click the respective Set button. If more than one item needs to be changed,  
execute the procedure repeatedly. If more than one item is changed without clicking the Set button in  
between, only the entry associated with the clicked button is actually changed. All other entries  
return to their previous settings.  
All configuration items are stored in non-volatile 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  
receivers. Also, the settings require a receiver unit with the audio option (NET101R-A). All settings  
not expressly restricted to certain models apply to all.  
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General Configuration Page  
The unit name and ID, as well as password settings, comprise the General Settings configuration  
page.  
All units have a real-time clock set during manufacture. However, time and date can be changed  
any time; for example, when the units are operated in different time zones.  
Version numbers for the hardware and the firmware are for information only. Whenever you need  
technical support, have these numbers ready.  
Figure 25. General Settings Configuration Page  
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Table B. General Settings  
Configuration Default  
Description  
Item  
Setting  
(Unit) Name  
none  
The unit Name and unit ID identify the device from a distance;  
for example, in the event of an alarm call. The name helps when  
there are many PelcoNet units on the network.  
Enter a name (nine characters maximum) for the NET104A that  
lets the device be easily identified. With appropriate configura-  
tion, the name will be displayed in the video window.  
(Unit) ID  
none  
none  
The ID serves as a machine-readable name. The ID can be read  
at any time. Reading is facilitated remotely via UDP/IP, letting a  
management system monitor the unit.  
Password  
level  
Transmitters operate at two authorization levels: service or user.  
This field lets you set the password at either level.  
At the service level, you can change all the configuration  
settings. At the user level, you can operate but not configure the  
device. You can have a live picture or see the configuration  
settings but you cannot change them.  
Password  
none  
The unit can be password-protected to prevent unauthorized  
tampering with the configuration. The password needs to be  
repeated correctly in the confirm box before password protection  
is activated. If the device is not protected with a password, “No  
password set” will be displayed.  
Once password protection is enabled, you need to log in before  
the configuration pages can be accessed (Figure 26).  
You can only change one of the two passwords. To change the  
other, you have to access this configuration page again.  
NOTE: If you forget the password and cannot access the unit,  
refer to the red caution sheet that came with the unit. The sheet  
details procedures for resetting the unit to allow access. Your  
settings will be erased.  
Date  
n/a  
n/a  
Enter the current date in DD/MM/YYYY format. This is the  
system date, driven by the internal real-time clock. The day of  
the week (first entry box) need not be entered and will be  
automatically adjusted based on the given date.  
Time  
Enter the current time or click the Synchronize button to  
synchronize the NET104A with your computers system time. The  
system time is driven by the internal real-time clock.  
Time zone  
Greenwich Use the pull-down menu to select the time zone for the current  
Mean Time time.  
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Table B. General Settings (Continued)  
Configuration Default  
Item Setting  
Description  
Time server IP 0.0.0.0  
Enter the IP address of an Internet server that will supply  
accurate time for your PelcoNet unit(s). Or synchronize to a piece  
of equipment on your network.  
Hardware  
Software  
n/a  
n/a  
n/a  
Read-only version number of the hardware. This contains unique  
serial number, type of hardware, and revision.  
Read-only firmware version number. This is important informa-  
tion should you need technical support.  
Firmware  
update  
Enter the name of the file containing new firmware, or locate it  
using the Browse button. Then click the Upload button to  
upload the firmware and install it on the system.  
Configuration  
download  
n/a  
n/a  
Clicking the Download button saves the current configuration  
of the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System to a PC file.  
Configuration  
upload  
This copies a file from a PC to the NET104A. Enter the name of  
the file containing the configuration, or locate it using the  
Browse button. Then click the Upload button to overwrite the  
configuration with the configuration stored in the named file.  
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When password protection is on, as described in Table B, the program displays the following  
password screen if any attempt is made to configure the unit (that is, selecting one of the  
configuration pages).  
Figure 26. Screen For Entering The Password  
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Network Settings Configuration Page  
Figure 27. Network Settings Configuration Page  
Network and routing information make up the Network Settings configuration page. The following  
table describes the configuration items.  
Table C. Network Settings  
Configuration Default Setting Description  
Item  
IP address  
192.168.0.1  
Enter a unique IP address that is valid for your network.  
The pre-configured default IP address allows for easy  
configuration in closed environments. You can use a  
crossed cable to directly connect to a PC. Also, the PCs IP  
address and subnet mask must match the default IP  
address.  
NOTE: Changing the IP address also affects the current  
browser connection. You will have to enter the new URL to  
regain connectivity to the unit.  
Subnet mask  
Gateway IP  
255.255.255.0  
none  
Enter a valid subnet mask for your network, if subnets are  
in use.  
Enter the IP address of the router. This is typically used in a  
WAN environment.  
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Table C. Network Settings (Continued)  
DHCP  
off  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. When set to on, the  
network DHCP server automatically assigns your computer  
an IP address. When set to off, you must assign it yourself.  
Base Port  
25000  
Enter a setting to designate which TCP/IP ports PelcoNet  
uses for transmission, video, audio, and control. For  
example, the default setting of 25000 means PelcoNet will  
use TCP ports 25000-25001 and UDP ports 25002-25011  
(12 ports total) for all video and control data.  
Mail server  
IP address  
none  
none  
Entry is only required if the mail-sending feature is to be  
used. Outgoing e-mail is sent to the mail server (SMTP  
server) at this IP address.  
Mail reply  
address  
Enter a name for the NET104A that lets the device be  
easily identified. This is similar to the unit identification  
Name field on the General Settings configuration page.  
This field identifies the device from a distance. The name  
helps when there are many PelcoNet units on the network.  
The recipient of the e-mail can identify the e-mails sender  
by this entry.  
Multicast  
Group IP  
0.0.0.0  
This is the Multicast IP Address. (Network hardware–  
such as switches, hubs, routers, etc.–must support the  
multicasting protocol, ICMP.) This field sets PelcoNet to  
use the multicasting protocol, which allows more efficient  
use of bandwidth. The IP range is 224.0.1.0 through  
238.255.255.255.  
Time To Live  
(Multicast)  
1
This setting specifies how many routers an information  
packet can go through before it expires.  
Enable  
Multilink H.323  
Off  
Off  
When set to On, this setting lets the PelcoNet unit support  
five simultaneous live video connections.  
Enable  
Multicast  
Streaming  
This setting, in conjunction with the Multicast Group IP and  
Enable Multilink H.323 settings, can allow an unlimited  
number of live video connections. The Enable Multilink  
H.323 field, as well as this field, must both be set On for  
this to work.  
Multicast  
Video port  
60000  
This setting designates the TCP/IP port PelcoNet uses for  
video when using the multicasting protocol.  
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Video Settings Configuration Page  
The Video Settings configuration page lets you modify all video-related parameters. Some items  
apply only to transmitters while others require a receiver. The screen capture below belongs to a  
transmitter.  
Refer to Table D for default settings and descriptions.  
Figure 28. Video Settings Configuration Page  
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The following table details the configuration items.  
Table D. Video Settings  
Configuration  
Item  
Default Setting  
Description  
Video quality  
super fast  
You can set the quality of the video. On restricted  
bandwidth channels, you need a compromise  
between optimum image sharpness and quick  
reproduction of movements in the image. With  
increasing bandwidth, the effect of this setting  
diminishes, as best quality and fast motion can be  
maintained simultaneously.  
With a high image refresh rate, sharpness deterio-  
rates with increasing movement in the field of view.  
If movement is expected in a small area only, you can  
give preference to sharpness. The intelligent  
compression process then is able to refresh the  
affected areas in the image. The unchanged rest of  
the image will be reproduced with optimum  
sharpness.  
With high bandwidths in the local network (above  
200 Kb), you can work with maximum image quality  
without the refresh rate suffering noticeably.  
Video standard  
H.263  
This field sets the video standard for the transmis-  
sion. If you intend to do a box-to-box connection, set  
this to H.261, click the Set button, and then click the  
Reboot link to reboot the unit. An hour glass symbol  
indicates the command is being processed. This  
symbol remains on the screen (regardless of whether  
or not the reboot is finished) until you click another  
function. The POWER LED flashes when the reboot is  
finished.  
If you are not near the unit, wait at least one  
minute to ensure the reboot finishes. If you click  
another function before the reboot concludes, the  
program responds with a retry or firewall message.  
Delete the message, exit the program, and restart.  
Video resolution  
standard (CIF)  
Choose medium (QCIF) or standard (CIF) video  
resolution. Common Intermediate Format (CIF) is at  
352 x 288 picture elements. For very restricted  
channels (for example, wireless or low speed modem  
transmission) it may be advantageous to switch to  
medium (QCIF) resolution at 176 x 144 pixels for  
decent image rates.  
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Table D. Video Settings (Continued)  
Configuration  
Item  
Default Setting  
Description  
Video Priority  
ActiveX  
This field controls whether performance of the device  
is optimized for MJPEG or ActiveX (H.261/H.263).  
If you select MJPEG mode, a sequence of still images  
(for example, a fresh image every second) is  
displayed in the browser. This setting does not  
require any plug-ins or ActiveX installation and may  
be advisable for severely limited channels (for  
example, the Internet).  
PelcoNet recommends choosing ActiveX for best  
video performance. This provides the best quality and  
lowest data rate consumption. When you choose this  
the first time, the corresponding ActiveX is down-  
loaded automatically to your PC from the Pelco home  
page.  
Video bandwidth 1000  
ActiveX  
This field controls the transmitter bandwidth setting  
for live video. This value relates only to the video  
transmission rate (without audio and protocol).  
Receivers can log into the transmitter with a lower or  
same data rate.  
In streaming mode, this value indicates the data  
transmission rate of the video. Select a video  
transmission rate between 10 Kb/sec and 1 Mb/sec.  
Network interface 1000  
bandwidth  
This field lets you adjust the maximum data rate that  
will be sent over the network.  
Enter the data transmission rate in kbits per second.  
Valid entries are 10 through 1000.  
The value is the maximum bandwidth for the video  
data. Also, transmission bandwidth is needed for  
data; to control cameras, for example. Therefore, an  
actual transfer value can be over or under the  
adjusted value.  
Camera 1-4 names n/a  
Enter the desired camera names (nine characters  
maximum for each). Camera 1 is video 1 input. In  
addition to the unit name, the camera names help the  
user identify the locations or the visible scenes.  
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Table D. Video Settings (Continued)  
Name Stamping is a combination of unit name and  
Name stamping  
off  
camera name (18 characters maximum). This  
identifier can be stamped on the video image.  
Choose top for upper left corner or bottom for lower  
left corner to display the name information inside the  
video image. Choose off if you do not want the  
names displayed. (Note that when Name Stamping  
and Time Stamping are assigned to the same  
position, Name Stamping has priority and will  
partially obscure Time Stamping.)  
Time stamping  
Time slice  
off  
Similar to name stamping, date and time information  
can be stamped on the live video image at either the  
upper or lower right corner. Stamping occurs at the  
transmitter before the actual coding takes place.  
Therefore, the name and date/time information are  
an integral part of the coded and transmitted data.  
0
Enter the time interval in seconds at which single  
images should be sent for storage on an FTP server.  
These images can be accessed later (for example, to  
reconstruct alarm events). Enter 0 if no single images  
are to be stored.  
JPEG Size  
M
This field designates the size of each JPEG image  
that will be posted to the FTP server for storage.  
JPEG file name  
Overwrite  
When you save a snapshot to your PCs hard disk, this  
field specifies whether the file gets overwritten by  
the next save, or another file is created with a higher  
number (Increment), or another file is created with a  
Date/Time designator. The file name’s root is always  
“snap.”  
FTP server  
IP address  
0.0.0.0  
Enter the IP address of the FTP server on which the  
images will be stored.  
Login name  
Password  
Path  
n/a  
n/a  
n/a  
Enter the login name used to access the FTP server.  
Enter the password used to access the FTP server.  
Enter the directory under which the images are to be  
stored on the FTP server.  
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Audio Settings Configuration Page  
Audio configuration settings apply only to the NET104A transmitter and to the NET101R-A receiver.  
You can set the input and output levels (from 0-100%) on this configuration page. You can use the  
Coding Mode menu item to set the sending side’s coding mode.  
The audio decoder automatically follows the transmitters selected audio coding. If the receiver  
cannot decode the selected mode, an automatic fall-back to the next available audio mode occurs.  
Figure 29. Audio Settings Configuration Page  
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The table below details available configuration items.  
Table E. Audio Settings  
Configuration Item Default Setting Description  
Input level  
64%  
Enter the sensitivity of the audio input. You need to  
adapt the input sensitivity to the level of the audio  
source to avoid overdriving the signal, causing  
distortion. Experiment for the best setting.  
Output level  
Coding mode  
32%  
off  
Enter the sensitivity of the audio output. Adapt the  
output level to the requirements of connected  
audio equipment.  
Select the coding mode for audio data. Mode  
G.711 supports all systems. Pick G.711 or off to  
work without coding.  
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Alarm Settings Configuration Page  
The PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System is not only a multimedia gateway but also a security  
device and, therefore, has many features related to security applications. The Alarm Settings  
configuration page lets you configure your unit for video surveillance applications. This page  
basically applies to transmitters only. However, receivers do provide the same features. In most  
surveillance-related applications, the receiver is located in a secure alarm center-type environment  
while the transmitter is mounted inside or at the location to be monitored. Refer to the Typical  
Applications section for more information about remote video surveillance.  
Figure 30. Alarm Settings Configuration Page  
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The set of video surveillance features is explained below.  
Table F. Alarm Settings  
Configuration Default Setting Description  
Item  
Video alarm  
off  
If you select on, the signal from the video source (the  
camera in most cases) is monitored constantly for  
interruption. If no signal is received, the NET104A  
triggers the alarm.  
Motion alarm  
off  
The system has a video motion detection feature.  
The video scene is monitored constantly for relevant  
motion.  
To set motion detection, do the following:  
1. Select on to trigger an alarm in the event of  
movement.  
2. Click the Configuration button to access the Motion  
Detection screen. If you want to accept the factory  
settings, click the Defaults button.  
3. Use the Camera input pull-down menu to select the  
camera view you want motion detection on.  
4. Click the Select area button to display a window with  
a grid superimposed on it. Select the cells in the image  
you want the system to monitor for motion. To set an  
individual cell, click it with the left mouse button (it will  
turn red). Click with the right button to deselect a cell  
(which will turn white). Select or deselect multiple  
cells by holding down the left or right mouse button  
and dragging. Release when finished.  
5. Use the Motion tracking pull-down menu to turn  
on/off tracking.  
6. The Tracker box indicates and controls the direction of  
motion detection. You can set motion detection to  
operate in one direction only by removing the check  
marks in the opposite direction.  
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Table F. Alarm Settings (Continued)  
Configuration  
Item  
Default Setting  
Description  
7. Use the Local sensitivity slide bar to set  
detection sensitivity. You need to adapt sensitivity  
to the respective environment and the acceptable  
false alarm rate: for a lower false alarm rate  
select a lower sensitivity and vice versa.  
Experiment to find the best setting. Use of the  
motion detection feature is recommended only  
indoors and under controlled lighting conditions.  
8. Use the Average n[frames] slide bar to define  
for how long or over how many pictures motion in  
the scene must be detected before an alarm will  
be released. If the value is low, even movement  
over a small period triggers an alarm. If the value  
is high, movement over a longer period is  
required to trigger an alarm.  
9. Use the Object min size [nxn blocks] slide bar  
to designate the minimum number of cells in the  
frame a moving object must fill to trigger an  
alarm. You can set the value between 1*1 and  
6*6 (2*2 is recommended). If the size of the  
object in the picture exceeds the value you set,  
motion detection triggers an alarm.  
10. The Alarm indicator box lets you set a  
threshold so an alarm is triggered only if the  
sensitivity of the video sensor is exceeded. Thus,  
something such as background noise caused by  
the camera can be filtered to avoid unwanted  
alarms.  
Pull up or down on the blue line to observe the  
motion detector. Set it straight above the basic  
deviation of the red curve.  
11. Press Default to get the default settings for  
motion detection.  
The following conditions must be met for motion  
detection to function:  
Motion detection must be activated.  
At least one cell must be activated.  
Sensitivity must be set higher than zero.  
The master alarm may also have to be activated.  
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Table F. Alarm Settings (Continued)  
If external sensors or simple contacts or switches will  
Alarm input  
pin 1-4  
off  
be used with the system, you need to select the  
alarm input.  
Click on to activate alarm triggering via an external  
sensor for the selected pin. Otherwise, click off.  
You also can specify whether the alarm is triggered  
by the voltage level active high (normally open) or  
active low (normally closed).  
In addition, you can enter a name (nine characters  
maximum) for the selected pin in the Name field.  
Master Alarm  
input pin  
off  
You can use alarm input 5 as a master alarm; for  
example, if a key switch is used to arm the system.  
If you choose on, alarm input 5 must be active to  
enable all other alarms.  
Camera follows  
alarm input  
off  
off  
Select on to display the image of the corresponding  
camera automatically when an alarm is triggered.  
Choose off to keep the current camera display.  
Alarm status  
Current alarm activation status can be shown in the  
video image (similar to the name, date, and time  
stamping discussed in Table D).  
If configured to be on, the status of the activated  
alarms, namely, video, motion, and input, is shown in  
the upper left corner of the video image. Or, the  
display can be activated as soon as an alarm  
condition is reached (choose on alarm). This way, the  
video image corresponding to the alarm condition is  
clearly marked.  
Also, there is a choice to keep the status display,  
once an alarm has been triggered, even when the  
original cause of the alarm is no longer present  
(choose hold display), or to have the status display  
follow the alarm condition (choose hold off).  
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Configuration  
Item  
Default Setting  
Description  
Connect  
no  
The alarm functions would have little effect without  
automatically triggering corresponding actions. Select  
yes for automatic connection to the given IP address.  
The idea is to provide a remote monitoring station with  
live video in case of an alarm.  
This feature can be useful even for many applications  
not related to alarm conditions. One example is a  
video-equipped door entry system: when the doorbell  
is pressed, a contact closes and the connected  
transmitter autonomously connects to a receiver. Full-  
duplex audio can provide verbal communication, while  
the relay output can open the door remotely.  
On receivers, the default alarm connection IP address  
is set to 192.168.0.1 (default IP of transmitter).  
Live video  
receive IP  
0.0.0.0  
Enter the IP address of the transmitter or receiver to  
be notified in the event of an alarm. If that remote unit  
has a password, enter it in the Remote Password field  
below so the two units can communicate with each  
other.  
Remote  
password  
empty  
off  
If applicable, enter the password to access a  
transmitter (refer to the Live Video Receive IP field  
above).  
Live video  
auto connect  
Select on if at each restart an active connection  
should be set up automatically to the IP address  
defined above. Otherwise, select no.  
The auto connect feature guarantees an active  
connection to the given alarm IP address even after  
connection breakdown or network failures. If you  
select auto connect, the network cable can be pulled  
at any time. As soon as the network comes back  
alive, the connection is reinstated. On a receiver, this  
feature is enabled to establish a connection to a  
transmitter automatically.  
Send email  
off  
Select on to send an alarm e-mail in the event of an  
alarm. A person who does not have a video reception  
device can thus be informed via an attached JPEG  
image sent to the predefined e-mail address.  
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Table F. Alarm Settings (Continued)  
If applicable, enter the e-mail address where you  
Receiver email  
address  
empty  
open  
want an e-mail sent in the event of an alarm.  
Idle state  
You can configure the switching behavior of each  
built-in relay output at idle: open (N.O. at zero  
current) or closed (N.C. at zero current).  
Operating mode  
Bistable  
Select an operating mode for each relay.  
When you select the default Bistable mode, the  
relay will stay in the idle or active state for an  
indefinite period. (For example, select Bistable if  
a floodlight activated by an alarm is to remain  
switched on at the end of the alarm.)  
When you select Monostable mode, the relay  
automatically falls back to the idle state after a  
predefined period expires. (For example, select  
Monostable 10s if a siren triggered by an alarm is  
to sound for a period of 10 seconds.)  
Relay follows  
None  
If necessary, select a particular event from the pull-  
down menu that will trigger the relay. A typical  
application is having the relay following the status of  
the connection; for example, to power peripheral  
equipment or even the camera itself. Select from the  
following:  
Motion alarm: Triggering by motion alarm  
Input pin: Triggering by external alarm sensor  
Video loss: Triggering by video signal alarm  
Connection: Triggering at each connection setup  
Remote input pin: Triggering by switching  
contact of the remote station  
None: No relay triggering by events  
Relay Names  
Trigger Relay  
Relay 1-4  
n/a  
Assign a relay name to each output.  
Clicking the appropriate Relay button switches that  
relay by hand. Typical applications are opening  
remote doors or operating lights.  
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Interface Settings Configuration Page  
You can use the Interface Settings configuration page to configure the parameters of the communi-  
cation ports.  
Figure 31. Interface Settings Configuration Page  
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The default parameters of the transparent data port agree with the most commonly used settings,  
as shown in the following table.  
Table G. Interface Settings  
Configuration  
Item  
Default Setting  
Description  
Com ports  
Terminal  
This port can be set to Terminal mode, which is used  
to program the unit through HyperTerminal.  
Or, it can be set to Transparent, which allows  
control of devices such as a digital video recorder  
(DVR) or pan/tilt/zoom camera, etc. When set to  
Transparent PelcoNet cannot be accessed through  
HyperTerminal.  
Baudrate  
Data bits  
Parity  
19200  
8
Select any transmission rate from 300 to 19200 baud.  
Select the number of data bits (7 or 8) per character.  
Select the type of parity check (Odd, Even, or None).  
Select the number of stop bits (1 or 2) per character.  
Select the required protocol for the port.  
None  
1
Stop bits  
RS232/485  
RS232  
Halfduplex mode off  
If you choose this RS-485 mode, camera control data  
is transferred automatically to the control port, which  
is a serial interface on the unit’s rear panel to which  
you can connect a PC. This mode supports flow  
control.  
NOTE: In the “on” or “buffered” mode, transparent  
data is rerouted to the control terminal port; terminal  
functions are provided on the transparent data port.  
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LIVE VIDEO AND SERVER PUSH VIDEO PAGES  
The Live Video page shows 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. The Server Push page shows still pictures that are updated periodically, and  
image quality is fixed.  
1. To access the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System home page, you must first connect to  
the Internet/intranet network and open Internet Explorer (the browser).  
2. Then, enter the default address 192.168.0.1 in the address box. If this address has been  
changed, enter the application address. The home page appears.  
3. Click either Live Video or Server Page on the home page.  
To exit either page, click an option at the top of the page.  
The program displays dialog boxes when you try to view live video under any of the following conditions:  
With a browser other than Internet Explorer  
Without first installing ActiveX (Figure 32)  
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.)  
When Microsoft Virtual Machine is not enabled.  
(To enable: on the Tools menu select Internet Options, select the Advanced tab, locate  
Microsoft VM, checkmark Java Console Enabled and JIT compiler for virtual machine  
enabled. Reboot your PC.  
With any of these conditions, you can only view the video as a series of still images.  
Figure 32. ActiveX Dialog Box  
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WEB BROWSER CONTROL PAGES  
ACCESSING THESE PAGES  
1. To access the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System home page, you must first connect to  
the Internet/intranet network and open Internet Explorer (the browser).  
2. Then, enter the default address 192.168.0.1 in the address box. If this address has been  
changed, enter the application address. The home page appears.  
3. Click Control to access the Device Controls page.  
4. The Device Controls page has underlined links to the control pages. To access, click one.  
Figure 33. Device Controls Page  
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CONTROLLING THE DISPLAY  
The live video control pages include representations of keys that let you control various functions  
(in addition to showing the camera display). Use the mouse pointer and click the left mouse button  
to enable options and operate controls on the screen. Click outside of the options to disable a radio  
button or selection button.  
Live video pages let you choose the size of the video viewing area. Click either 352x288 (small) or  
704x576 (large) in the Resize Video field.  
Live video pages also let you record and play back camera views on a PCs hard drive. Refer to the  
Record and Play Back the Display on a PC section for details.  
On the Spectra and Esprit live video control pages, you can control the following:  
Presets – To program a preset: select the camera by clicking its button, position the camera,  
click the Set check box, and click a preset number button.  
To activate a preset: click the camera button and then click a preset number button.  
Patterns – You can program only one pattern per camera through PelcoNet. To program a  
pattern: select the camera by clicking its button, click the Set check box, then click Start, and  
then use the arrow buttons to position the camera. Click Stop to halt pattern programming.  
To operate a pattern: select the camera, click Start to begin the pattern and Stop to halt.  
Programming Menus – To access the programming menus: select the camera by clicking its  
button, click the Set check box, and then click the 95 button. Use the camera arrow keys to  
move up/down the menus. Use the open iris icon to open menus and set options. Use the open  
iris icon in conjunction with the Exit option to move backward through menu layers and to exit  
programming mode.  
NOTE: If you installed Internet Explorer from the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System CD, ActiveX  
is already installed. Otherwise, you must install ActiveX before you can view the video. Refer to the  
Instructions for the Network Administrator section.  
NOTE: PTZ control always defaults to camera 1. Therefore, if you are viewing and controlling  
camera 2, 3, or 4 and then exit, you will not have control of that camera when you return. You must  
select again the camera you want to control.  
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MATRIX CONTROL LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS  
Figure 34. Matrix Control Page  
The Matrix Control pages contain the following:  
Ten numbered buttons  
CAM (camera) button  
MON (monitor) button  
CLR (clear) button  
PRST (preset) button  
PATT (pattern) button  
MAC (macro) button  
STOP button  
BWD (backward) button  
FWD (forward) button  
PC hard drive record/playback control buttons beneath the live screen (refer to the Record and  
Play Back the Display on a PC section for more information)  
The following are arrayed 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 returns the camera to its starting position (preset 1 must be set for  
the button to function)  
The page also contains the following:  
AUX ON button  
AUX OFF button  
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GENEX LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS  
Figure 35. Genex Control Page  
The Genex pages contain the following across the top of the page:  
Main and Spot monitor selection radio buttons  
A Live/VCR button  
A Sequence button  
A View button  
A zoom button  
A picture-in-picture button  
Buttons for 4-, 9-, and 16-screen display  
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  
Ten numbered buttons to use with the Pattern button (enter preset number and click Pattern)  
A Pattern button  
PC hard drive record/playback control buttons are arrayed beneath the live screen (refer to the  
Record and Play Back the Display on a PC section for more information).  
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NOTE: You may not have control of the desired camera when switching between the spot and main  
monitor radio buttons.  
To control a camera and view it on the spot monitor:  
1. Make sure you are viewing video on the main monitor.  
2. Click the radio button for the camera you want to view on the spot monitor.  
3. Click the radio button for the spot monitor.  
If you do not follow this procedure, you may not have control of—or be viewing—the desired  
camera on the spot monitor.  
The following example shows what can happen if you do not follow the procedure:  
1. Select camera 16 on the main monitor.  
2. Select the spot monitor. You will view and control camera 16.  
3. Select the main monitor. You will view camera 16.  
4. Select camera 7. You will view camera 7 on the main monitor.  
5. Select the spot monitor. You will view camera 7 on the spot monitor but control camera 16. To  
view camera 16, return to the main monitor and select camera 16, then select the spot monitor.  
Now you can view and control camera 16. If you select another camera (for example, 8), you  
can control camera 8 but not view it. Return to the main monitor, select camera 8, and then  
select the spot monitor. Now you can control and view camera 8.  
NOTE: The View button on this page does not function the same way as the View button on the  
Genex unit. You cannot enter multiplexer setup with the PelcoNet View button. You can, however,  
enter multiplexer setup with the View button on the mulitplexer unit, and then on the PelcoNet screen  
you can use the arrow buttons to navigate and the iris open button to make changes.  
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SPECTRA LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS  
Figure 36. Spectra Control Page  
The Spectra pages contain the following arrayed down the left side:  
Four camera selection buttons  
A Mux button for putting the screen into quad view  
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 returns the camera to its starting position (preset 1 must be set for  
the button to function)  
The following are arrayed under “Presets”:  
Ten numbered preset buttons  
A Set check box  
A preset 95 button for entering the programming menus  
The following are arrayed under “Pattern”:  
A Start pattern button  
A Stop pattern button  
PC hard drive record/playback control buttons are arrayed beneath the live screen (refer to the  
Record and Play Back the Display on a PC section for more information).  
NOTE: When returning to this page, camera radio buttons 1-4 and the Mux button always show  
camera button 1 selected even if another camera is being viewed.  
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ESPRIT LIVE VIDEO/SERVER PUSH PAGE CONTENTS  
Figure 37. Esprit Control Page  
The Esprit pages contain the following arrayed down the left side:  
Four camera selection buttons  
A Mux button for putting the screen into quad view  
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 returns the camera to its starting position (preset 1 must be set for  
the button to function)  
The following are arrayed under “Presets”:  
Ten numbered preset buttons  
A Set check box  
A preset 95 button for entering the programming menus  
The following are arrayed under “Pattern”:  
A Start pattern button  
A Stop pattern button  
A Wiper button  
PC hard drive record/playback control buttons are arrayed beneath the live screen (refer to the  
Record and Play Back the Display on a PC section for more information).  
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ADVANCED FEATURES  
AUTOMATIC CONNECTION FEATURE  
The advantage of conventional dedicated cabling lies in guaranteed performance and availability.  
The PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System’s auto-connect feature is designed to provide the  
same level of guaranteed connectivity expected from analog coaxial video cables.  
IT networks commonly experience short breakdowns and congestion. Protocols used for computer  
communication (for example, TCP/IP) are designed to cope with missing data and interruptions.  
With the PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System, once a video connection is established, the  
video stream normally terminates gracefully when a network connector is pulled or the network is  
otherwise disrupted.  
The system can be configured to reconnect automatically to guarantee connectivity. To activate this  
feature, click the Connect radio button to On (in the Alarm Settings configuration page) and  
confirm this choice by clicking the Set button. Now the unit will try to connect to the specified  
alarm IP address every time. The receiving station (alarm IP address) can be another receiver.  
VIDEO MOTION DETECTION FEATURE  
The transmitter can check video input automatically for significant motion in the scene and trigger  
an alarm if the motion exceeds a preset threshold. Activate motion detection by setting Motion  
Detection to on in the Alarm Settings configuration page.  
Click the Configuration button to select parameters for motion detection. You need to tailor these  
parameters to the particular application. Experiment to find the best settings. For example, higher  
sensitivity may lead to erroneous detection and increase false alarms.  
You can restrict motion detection to certain areas in the scene. Select the cells you want the  
system to monitor for motion. To set an individual cell, click it with the left mouse button (the cell  
will turn red). Click with the right mouse button to deselect a cell (which will turn white). Select or  
deselect multiple cells by holding down the left or right mouse button and dragging. Release when  
finished.  
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ALARM NOTIFICATION BY E-MAIL  
The e-mail feature lets you send an e-mail message to a recipient on any alarm event. This could  
be used to signal an alarm to people who cannot be reached with a video-based notification.  
To activate this feature, enable at least one of the alarm inputs, configure a receiver e-mail  
address, and activate the Send Email button. Remember to configure a mail server and gateway IP  
addresses on the General Settings configuration page.  
Now the system will send an e-mail to the specified recipient on every alarm event. There will be a  
timeout of at least 30 seconds before the same alarm event generates another e-mail message.  
The e-mail will contain the status of the four alarm inputs so you can see which event triggered the  
e-mail.  
RECORD AND PLAY BACK THE DISPLAY ON A PC  
Live video control pages let you record the camera display on a PCs hard drive and play it back  
later. The file is recorded on the hard drive of the PC on which you are viewing the picture. The  
controls are a row of buttons beneath the screen.  
NOTE: Audio is not saved to the AVI file. Consequently, there is no audio on playback.  
– These buttons jump the display to the beginning or ending of the recording in playback  
mode.  
– These buttons incrementally move the display backward and forward while the display  
is paused in playback mode.  
– This button stops the recording or playback.  
– This button pauses the recording or playback.  
– This button plays the recording.  
– This button starts the recording.  
AVI  
– This button is used to designate a location for saving the recording.  
– This button is used to load a recorded file for playback.  
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Recording The Display  
Do the following to record the camera display:  
1. Access a live video control page (by clicking Control on the Home page, and then clicking one  
of the underlined links to a live video control page).  
2. Select a camera.  
3. Position the camera as desired (if it has PTZ capability).  
4. Click the  
button. The Choose Directory window opens.  
5. Select a location in which to save the recording. Click OK.  
6. Click the  
7. Click the  
button to begin recording.  
AVI  
button to halt recording. The recording is saved automatically.  
Playing Back The Recording  
You can play back the camera recording either through the Windows Media Player or in PelcoNet  
through the browser. Do the following to play back the camera recording through the browser:  
1. Access a live video control page (by clicking Control on the Home page, and then clicking one  
of the underlined links to a live video control page).  
2. Click the  
button. A directory window opens.  
3. Select the directory where the file you want is located. Click the file to select it, and then click  
Open.  
4. Click the  
button to begin playback.  
To advance or reverse the playback, first click the  
button. Each click of a  
or  
button moves the recording a few frames. To move to the beginning or end of the recording,  
click a  
or  
button. Click the  
button to resume playback.  
5. Click the  
clicking the  
button to halt playback and return to live video. You can replay the recording by  
button.  
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FIRMWARE UPLOAD  
Units have flash EPROMs for firmware upgrades in the field. These upgrades can be done directly  
from the web browser.  
Do the following to upload firmware using the web browser:  
1. Obtain the latest PelcoNet NET104A Transmission System firmware 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 Firmware update field to select the correct new firmware file.  
4. Click the Upload button.  
5. After about 30 seconds you should get a feedback message from the connected unit.  
6. The message “upload complete – WAIT” confirms the correct upload of the new firmware,  
which is now being installed. The alarm input LEDs will flash back and forth between red and  
green to indicate installation.  
WARNING: Do not disconnect power to the unit for any reason while firmware is being in-  
stalled. Disrupting the cycle will damage the flash EPROM. If this occurs, you will have to return  
the unit for repair.  
When all the alarm input LEDs turn green, reprogramming is complete and the unit cycles  
power.  
7. If you try to upload an invalid firmware file, you will get the message “Upload Failed.”  
8. If you revisit the General Settings configuration page after the firmware is uploaded  
successfully, you will see the message “New Firmware Installed.”  
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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 personally repair a unit. Opening it immediately voids any warranty. Leave mainte-  
nance and repairs to qualified technical personnel. Swap a defective unit with a replacement unit  
and return the defective one for repair.  
BASIC FUNCTIONING  
LEDs on the unit indicate its condition. The following sections describe malfunctions indicated by  
the LEDs.  
Green Power LED  
Green Power LED Is Off  
If the green power LED on the front panel is off and you believe it should be blinking, check the  
following:  
Make sure the enclosed power supply is connected correctly to the power plug socket.  
Make sure the power supply is connected correctly to a functioning power outlet.  
Check the power cord for apparent damage.  
Check the power supply for a 5 VDC output. If it is correctly connected and the green power  
LED still does not light, exchange the power supply for a new one.  
Green Power LED Blinks Slowly  
This does not indicate a malfunction but means a connection exists between one unit and another.  
Connections with a web browser have no effect on this LED, so there will be no blinking light  
during configuration.  
Green Power LED Lit  
This indicates the NET104A is on but there is no connection.  
Green Power LED Stays Off After Firmware Upload And Reprogramming  
If the power LED does not come back on after a firmware upload, there may have been a problem  
during upload. Return the system to the dealer.  
Closely follow the instructions for the firmware upload. Especially do not disconnect the power  
supply during firmware upload and reprogramming.  
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Ethernet LEDs  
The green Ethernet LED should light when the Ethernet connection is made. If this LED is off:  
Green Ethernet LED Is Off  
Make sure the network cable is firmly connected to the hub or switch.  
Does the hub or switch work correctly in the network? Check the power supply of the hub or  
switch.  
Use a Cat5 straight-through cable to connect to a normal hub. Check the cable for physical  
damage.  
Use a crossover cable if connecting a unit directly to a PC without a hub.  
Yellow Ethernet LED Is Flashing  
The yellow LED flashes briefly whenever a unit transmits a data packet (for example, when  
accessing the unit with a web browser). If this LED fails to come on, perform the following checks:  
Are all units connected correctly with the power supply? Check power supplies and  
connections.  
Did you configure the correct IP address for your unit?  
Is your web browser configuration correct?  
Is the TCP/IP protocol installed on your PC operating system, and is an IP address assigned to  
the PC?  
Are the subnet mask and gateway properly set up?  
Contact your network administrator if you have problems installing your network.  
Com LED  
This green LED should flash when data is transmitted via serial interface.  
Output LEDs  
If green LED is lit, then the alarm output is switched. If not lit, then the output is inactive (idle  
state).  
Input LEDs  
If the LED is not lit, then the alarm input is inactive.  
If the LED is lit green, then the alarm input is activated. If lit red, then the alarm is triggered.  
If the LED changes from red to green, then program memory is being deleted (during firmware  
upload). The programming progress is indicated by the alternating green lighting of all five LEDs.  
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Video LEDs  
When lit green, these LEDs indicate the corresponding video input is selected. (In multiplexer  
mode, the LEDs change automatically in quick succession.)  
TERMINAL PROGRAM  
If the terminal program fails to connect to the units terminal port, check the following:  
Is the right COM-port interface on the PC selected for the terminal program, and are the  
settings correct? Is the cable connected to the terminal and not the data port on the unit?  
Program default settings are 19200 kb/s, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit (8N1) for the terminal  
program.  
If the data exchange between the terminal program and the system still does not work, check  
the serial cable. Does the system answer when you enter a question mark?  
Disable the local echo if you see duplicate characters on your screen.  
TROUBLESHOOTING A TCP/IP NETWORK USING A PING UTILITY  
(Enter the appropriate information where indicated by the quotation marks below. Do not enter the  
quotation marks.)  
To see if a unit in your network can be reached, try to ping your unit by typing the following  
command in a DOS window:  
c:\>ping ‘unit IP address’  
If it is reached, there will be a response like the following:  
Reply from <IP address>: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx  
If the LAN path is malfunctioning, the ping command will time out. If so, you could have one of the  
following problems:  
Wrong physical connections. Make sure the green Ethernet LED is on. See the Basic  
Functioning section for more information.  
Wrong network connection. Verify the IP address is entered correctly and that subnet mask and  
gateway address are set properly.  
Otherwise, ask your network administrator.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION PROBLEMS  
If you fail to connect to a system from a hardware 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 above).  
TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIDEO CONNECTION  
If no video or a distorted video image is displayed at the receiver during a connection to a  
transmitter:  
Make sure to use the right unit for your application: a camera can be connected only to a  
transmitter, never to a receiver.  
Make sure the camera is switched on and the coaxial cable is connected to the transmitter.  
Check the camera cable and connect a video monitor to the camera to check that the camera is  
functioning correctly.  
At the receiving system, make sure the monitor is switched on and the coaxial cable is  
connected to the receiver.  
Check the monitor cable and the selection of the monitor channel, if the monitor features more  
than one video channel.  
If the monitor can display only a single video standard (PAL or NTSC), check the setting of the  
video output format on the Video Settings configuration page.  
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TESTING THE AUDIO CONNECTION  
This test procedure applies only to NET104A and NET101R-A units.  
Test Between NET104A And NET101R-A  
1. Connect a microphone (via a preamplifier) to the Audio In jack and a loudspeaker to the Audio  
Out jack on the NET104A. Connect a microphone to the Line-In RCA jack and a loudspeaker to  
the Line-Out cinch connectors on the NET101R-A.  
2. Make sure the correct menu items are set on the Audio Settings configuration page of both  
systems; that is, select the appropriate interface (line I/O).  
3. Switch the coding mode to G.711 or G.728.  
4. Select a volume above zero.  
5. After establishing the Ethernet connection, audio should be transmitted both ways.  
6. Be sure the level is not set too low and that the right interface is selected.  
7. If you cannot hear any audio, check the microphone and loudspeaker together with other audio  
equipment, and make sure the microphone is switched on if it has a power switch.  
Test Between NET104A And PC  
1. Connect a microphone (via a preamplifier) to the Audio In jack on the PelcoNet unit. Connect a  
microphone to the PC.  
2. Make sure the correct menu items are set on the Audio Settings configuration page; that is,  
select the appropriate interface (line I/O).  
3. Switch the coding mode to G.711 or G.728.  
4. Select a volume above zero.  
5. Connect a loudspeaker to the PC’s sound card. Connect another loudspeaker to the Audio Out  
jack on the PelcoNet unit. After establishing the Ethernet connection, audio should be  
transmitted both ways. Press the F12 key on the PC and speak into the microphone; audio  
should be heard on the PelcoNet loudspeaker. Release the key to hear audio from the PelcoNet  
unit.  
6. Be sure the level is not set too low and that the right interface is selected.  
7. If you cannot hear any audio, check the microphone and loudspeaker together with other audio  
equipment, and make sure the microphone is switched on if it has a power switch.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
NETWORK PROTOCOL AND STANDARDS COMPATIBILITY  
Internet Configuration  
Video Coding  
Video Frame Rate  
IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, IGMP  
H.261/263, H.323 (M-JPEG in Server Push mode only), G.711  
Up to 30 images/second  
INTERFACES  
Video Input (transmitter) 4 BNC, PAL/NTSC, 75 ohms, 1 Vp-p, RS-170, CCIR-601  
Audio Input  
RCA phono jack, -32 dBm0, variable  
Audio Output  
LAN Interface  
LAN Data Rate  
Data Interface  
Alarm Inputs  
Alarm Output  
RCA phono jack, -10 to 0 dBm0, 600 ohms  
UTP (10/100BASE-T auto-sensing), RJ-45  
10 Kbps up to 1 Mbps  
1 RS-232C/RS-422/RS-485, bi-directional (9-pin, D-sub)  
4 terminals for direct connection of controls, 1 master alarm input  
4 relays, maximum 24V, 0.8A  
VIDEO  
Video Standards  
Video Image Size  
PAL, NTSC  
704 x 576 pixels (high resolution)  
352 x 288 pixels (CIF)  
POWER ADAPTER  
Type  
Input Voltage  
Output Voltage  
Plug power adapter  
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz  
12 VAC, 800 mA  
Country-Specific Adapters US (default), Australia, Europe, and UK. (Specify when ordering.)  
NOTE: For countries other than the United States, you must also specify the appropriate transformer  
adapter when ordering. Please refer to the list below. (Adapter will be sent at no charge.)  
NETPLUG4-AU  
NETPLUG4-EU  
NETPLUG4-UK  
NETRANS4  
Transformer adapter, Australian.  
Transformer adapter, European.  
Transformer adapter, United Kingdom.  
Replacement transformer, 100-240 VAC.  
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MISCELLANEOUS  
LED Displays  
17 LEDs (video, inputs, outputs, Ethernet, connection, power)  
ENVIRONMENTAL  
Operating Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Storage Temperature  
Storage Humidity  
41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C)  
80% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing  
-4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)  
95% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing  
GENERAL  
Dimensions  
Unit Weight  
1.4 (H) x 10.2 (W) x 6.5 (D) inches (3.5 x 26.0 x 16.5 cm)  
2.8 lb (1.3 kg), without power supply  
Shipping Weight  
4.1 lb (1.9 kg), with power supply  
CERTIFICATIONS  
CE, Class B  
cTUVus  
FCC, Class A  
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  
NET101R  
NET101R-A  
Single-character video receiver with integrated Ethernet connection  
Same as NET101R plus audio function  
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GLOSSARY  
10BASE-T  
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbs Ethernet  
Address Resolution Protocol  
ARP  
b/s  
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  
The routers IP address (for example, 192.168.0.1)  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol  
Default Gateway  
DHCP  
DNS  
Domain Name Service  
FTP  
File Transfer Protocol  
Full Duplex  
G.711, G.728  
H.224  
Simultaneous data transmission in both directions  
Standard audio coding algorithms defined by ITU-T  
Standard protocol for data communication and remote control  
Standard motion video coding algorithm defined by ITU-T  
Standard for M-JPEG video and audio compression defined by ITU-T  
Hypertext Transfer Protocol  
H.261  
H.323  
HTTP  
HTML  
Hypertext Markup Language  
Hub  
A device on the network that connects multiple computers together to  
form a LAN  
ICMP  
Internet Control Message Protocol  
ID  
Identification: machine-readable number or name  
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers  
IEEE  
Internet Protocol  
The main protocol used on the Internet. Forms—in conjunction with the  
Transfer Control Protocol (TCP)—the TCP/IP protocol suite  
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IP  
See Internet Protocol  
IP Address  
A unique four-byte number that identifies each unit on the Internet or  
network. Usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods  
separating the bytes. This address is required to communicate on the  
network (for example, 192.168.0.100).  
ISP  
Internet Service Provider  
JPEG  
Joint Photographic Expert Group (procedure to encode still images)  
See Local Area Network  
LAN  
Local Area Network  
Multiple computers linked together into a network to share information  
within a limited geographic area (such as a building or a campus)  
controlled by a network operating system and using a transport protocol  
MAC Address  
NAT  
Media Access Control/hardware address  
See Network Address Translator  
Network Address  
Translator  
A proposal for IP address re-use where the local IP address is mapped  
to a globally unique address  
Picture  
PPP  
A video picture that has been digitized at a particular resolution  
See Point-To-Point Protocol  
Point-To-Point Protocol A protocol allowing a computer using TCP/IP to connect directly to the  
Internet  
Router  
A physical device that connects multiple LANs  
QCIF  
Quarter CIF, video format with 176 x 144 pixels  
Server Push  
Subnet Mask  
A continuous stream sent from the transmitter to the web browser  
A mask that explains which part of an IP address is the network  
address and which part composes the host address. It is usually  
expressed in dotted-decimal notation (for example, 255.255.255.192).  
TCP  
UDP  
URL  
Transfer Control Protocol  
User Datagram Protocol  
Uniform Resource Locator  
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UTP  
Unshielded Twisted Pair  
WAN  
See Wide Area Network  
Wide Area Network  
Multiple LANs connected together, usually over a great distance  
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APPENDIX A – CONNECTING PELCONET NET104A TO VARIOUS  
COMPONENTS  
TX+  
TX  
RX+  
RX  
DB9  
-
-
TO RECEIVER  
ESPRIT  
RX+  
RX  
TX+  
TX  
-
-
SPECTRA  
PIN  
RS-232  
RS-422/RS-485  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DCD (DATA CARRIER DETECT)  
RXD (RECEIVE DATA)  
TXD (TRANSMIT DATA)  
DTR (DATA TERMINAL READY)  
GND (GROUND)  
DSR (DATA SET READY)  
RTS (READY TO SEND)  
CTS (CLEAR TO SEND)  
RXD- (RECEIVE DATA MINUS)  
TXD- (TRANSMIT DATA MINUS)  
1
2 3  
4
5
GND  
6
7
8
9
TXD+ (TRANSMIT DATA PLUS)  
RXD+ (RECEIVE DATA PLUS)  
Figure 38. DB9 Cable Wire Splicing  
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CONNECTING PELCONET TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS WITH ASSORTED  
KEYBOARDS  
Connection Scenario 1  
Refer to Figure 39 and the instructions that follow.  
12 VAC  
KBD300A  
PELCONET RECEIVER  
VIDEO OUT  
DIRECT MODE  
CAT 5  
4
3
2
5
12 VDC  
6
7
RD(A)  
RD(B)  
1
8
CONTROL  
PORT  
STRAIGHT CABLE  
PV130  
RS-232  
ALARM I/O  
PELCONET TRANSMITTER  
POWER  
P PROTOCOL ONLY  
RX+ RX-  
TX-  
TX+  
ETHERNET 10/100 BASE-T  
RS-232/422/485  
OUTPUTS  
INPUTS  
4800, 8, NONE, 1  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
RECEIVER OR  
SPECTRA  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
ᕫᕾ  
Figure 39. KBD300A (Direct Mode) Connected to a Receiver or Spectra Dome System  
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Connect a PV130 Converter to the RS-232 port on the front of the NET101R/R-A receiver. The  
data format should be 4800 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.  
Connect the black and white striped wire from the power supply that comes with the converter  
to the converter’s +12 VDC terminal and the solid black wire to the GND terminal.  
Connect RD(A) on the converter to terminal 2 on the wall block. Connect RD(B) on the converter  
to terminal 1 on the wall block.  
Connect a 12 VAC power supply to terminals 3 and 4 on the wall block.  
Set DIP switch 6 on the KBD300A to ON to enable turbo pan operation or OFF to disable that  
feature. The KBD300A will recognize Direct Mode automatically.  
Connect the wall block to the KBD300A with an RJ-45 straight cable.  
Connect the monitor.  
Refer to Figures 38 and 39. Splice the supplied DB9 cable into the Spectra/Esprit or receiver  
cable. Use P protocol only.  
To connect multiple Spectras/Esprits or receivers to the transmitter, daisy chain them in a  
series through the TX- and TX+ cable and attach the video cables to inputs 2 through 4.  
Plug the supplied DB9 cable into the COM port on the transmitter. The data format should be  
4800 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.  
ᕫᕾ Connect the camera’s video to the transmitter.  
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Connection Scenario 2  
Refer to Figure 40 and the instructions that follow.  
KBD4000  
VIDEO  
ON  
OFF  
12 VAC  
PELCONET RECEIVER  
4
3
2
5
6
7
VIDEO OUT  
CAT 5  
RD(A)  
12 VDC  
RD(B)  
TD(A)  
TD(B)  
1
8
CONTROL  
PORT  
PV130  
RS-232  
STRAIGHT CABLE  
ALARM I/O  
9600, 8, ODD, 1  
PELCONET TRANSMITTER  
POWER  
MULTIPLEXER  
4
3
2
1
5
6
COM IN  
Tx-  
7
8
Tx+  
Rx-  
Rx+  
ETHERNET 10/100 BASE-T  
RS-232/422/485  
STRAIGHT CABLE  
OUTPUTS  
9600, 8, ODD, 1  
INPUTS  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 3  
ᕫᕾ  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
Figure 40. KBD4000 Connected to a Multiplexer  
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Connect a PV130 Converter to the RS-232 port on the front of the NET101R/R-A receiver. The  
data format must be 9600 baud, 8 data bits, odd parity, and 1 stop bit.  
Connect the black and white striped wire from the power supply that comes with the converter  
to the converter’s +12 VDC terminal and the solid black wire to the GND terminal.  
Connect TD(A) on the converter to terminal 7 on the wall block. Connect TD(B) on the converter  
to terminal 8 on the wall block. Connect RD(A) on the converter to terminal 2 on the wall block.  
Connect RD(B) on the converter to terminal 1 on the wall block.  
Connect a 12 VAC power supply to terminals 3 and 4 on the wall block.  
Connect the wall block to the KBD4000 with an RJ-45 straight cable.  
Connect the monitor.  
Refer to Figures 38 and 40. Splice the supplied DB9 cable into the multiplexer wall block.  
Connect TX- from the NET104A to terminal 2 on the wall block, TX+ to terminal 1, RX- to  
terminal 7, and RX+ to terminal 8.  
Plug the supplied DB9 cable into the COM port on the transmitter. The data format must be  
9600, 8, odd, 1.  
Connect the wall block to COM IN on the multiplexer with an RJ-45 straight cable.  
ᕫᕾ Connect MAIN video output from the multiplexer to the transmitter.  
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Connection Scenario 3  
Refer to Figure 41 and the instructions that follow.  
CM9750-UPS  
CARD CAGE  
KEYBOARD  
PELCONET RECEIVER  
VIDEO OUT  
4
3
2
5
6
7
CAT 5  
RD(A)  
RD(B)  
12 VDC  
1
8
TD(A)  
TD(B)  
CONTROL  
PORT  
STRAIGHT CABLE  
PV130  
RS-232  
ALARM I/O  
4800, 8, EVEN, 1  
COM IN  
STRAIGHT CABLE  
CM9760KBD  
CM9760-CC1  
SERCOM PORT  
PROGRAMMED  
FOR KBD  
ᕫᕾ  
PELCONET TRANSMITTER  
FLIPPED CABLE  
POWER  
4
3
2
1
5
6
12VDC  
TD(A)  
TD(B)  
RD(A)  
RD(B)  
7
8
ETHERNET 10/100 BASE-T  
RS-232/422/485  
PV130  
OUTPUTS  
INPUTS  
4800,8, EVEN, 1  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 3  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
Figure 41. CM9760KBD Connected to a CM9760-CC1 Controller  
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Connect a PV130 Converter to the RS-232 port on the front of the NET101R/R-A receiver. The  
data format must be 4800 baud, 8 data bits, even parity, and 1 stop bit.  
Connect the black and white striped wire from the power supply that comes with the converter  
to the converter’s +12 VDC terminal and the solid black wire to the GND terminal.  
Connect TD(A) on the converter to terminal 7 on the wall block. Connect TD(B) on the converter  
to terminal 8 on the wall block. Connect RD(A) on the converter to terminal 2 on the wall block.  
Connect RD(B) on the converter to terminal 1 on the wall block.  
Connect an RJ-45 straight cable from the wall block to the supplied Pelco power pack.  
Connect an RJ-45 straight cable from the keyboard input connector on the power pack to COM  
1 on the keyboard.  
Connect the monitor.  
Refer to Figures 38 and 41. Splice the supplied DB9 into the CM9760-CC1 wall block. Connect  
TX- from the NET104A to terminal 2 on the wall block, TX+ to terminal 1, RX- to terminal 7, and  
RX+ to terminal 8.  
Plug the supplied DB9 cable into the COM port on the transmitter. The data format must be  
4800, 8, even, 1.  
Connect an RJ-45 flipped cable from the wall block to Sercom port 5 on the CC1’s rear panel.  
ᕫᕾ Connect one of the three monitor outputs on the rear of the controller to the transmitter.  
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CONNECTING PELCONET TO THE COM IN RS-232 PORT ON A GENEX  
MULTIPLEXER  
Refer to Figure 42 and the instructions that follow.  
PELCONET TRANSMITTER  
4
3
2
5
6
7
POWER  
TX+  
TX-  
1
8
TO NETWORK  
RX+  
RX-  
9600, 8, ODD, 1  
ETHERNET 10/100 BASE-T  
RS-232/422/485  
DB9  
STRAIGHT  
CABLE  
OUTPUTS  
INPUTS  
AUDIO OUT  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO 4  
VIDEO 3  
PELCONET DB9  
ADAPTER  
GENEX COM IN  
RJ-45 CONNECTOR  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 1  
TX+  
TX-  
RX+  
RX-  
1
2
8
7
RX+  
RX-  
TX+  
TX-  
GENEX COM  
8
1
8
1
IN  
OUT  
Figure 42. Connecting PelcoNet to Genex Using the COM IN RS-232 Port  
Verify that the multiplexer has Version 4.1 firmware. (The version number flashes on the  
monitor when power is applied to the multiplexer.)  
Set the NET104A data port to Transparent, 9600 baud, 8 data bits, none (for parity), 1 stop  
bit, RS-232, and half duplex mode off if it is not so set already.  
Create a cable using the above diagram.  
Attach the cable’s DB9 connector end to PelcoNets data port. Connect the cables RJ-45  
connector end to COM OUT on the back of the multiplexer.  
Connect the MAIN video output from the multiplexer to the NET104A transmitter.  
Connect PelcoNet’s Ethernet port to the network using a Cat5 Ethernet patch cable.  
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CONNECTING A PELCONET RECEIVER TO A SYSTEM CM9502  
Refer to Figure 43. This configuration lets an operator view and control cameras with a CM9505  
keyboard.  
CM9502-KBD  
1200 BAUD, 8 BIT, 1 STOP BIT,  
PELCONET RECEIVER  
VIDEO OUT  
NO PARITY  
4
3
2
5
6
7
CAT 5  
RD(A)  
RD(B)  
12 VDC  
1
8
TD(A)  
TD(B)  
CONTROL  
PORT  
CM9505UPS  
RS-232  
TRANSPARENT  
DATA  
PV130  
ALARM I/O  
STRAIGHT  
CABLE  
CARD  
CAGE  
KBD  
Figure 43. Using PelcoNet with CM9505 to Provide Remote Control  
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CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM9502 ASCII SERIAL PORT  
Refer to Figures 38 and 44. This configuration lets an operator view and control cameras from a PC  
using a web browser. (The operators PC is not shown on the diagram.)  
8
7
1
2
6
5
3
4
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CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 AND KBD200A FOR REMOTE  
ASCII CONTROL  
Refer to Pelco Tech Tip 00-3042 for an illustration (available on Pelco’s web site). This configuration  
lets an operator view and control cameras with a remote KBD200A keyboard.  
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CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM6700 ASCII PORT  
Refer to Figure 45. 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.)  
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CONNECTING PELCONET TO A CM9760-DT FOR REMOTE BROWSER  
CONTROL  
Refer to Figure 46. This configuration lets an operator view and control cameras on a PC using a  
web browser. (The operators PC is not shown on the diagram.)  
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CONNECTING PELCONET TO CM9760 EQUIPMENT FOR REMOTE  
COMMUNICATION  
Refer to Figures 38, 47, and 48. These configurations let an operator remotely view and control  
cameras connected to the CM9760.  
8
7
1
2
3
4
6
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8
7
1
2
3
4
6
5
TD(A)  
TD(B)  
RD(A)  
RD(B)  
GND  
+12 VDC  
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CONNECTING A PELCONET TRANSMITTER TO THE CM6800 ASCII PORT  
Refer to Figure 49. 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.  
Ports 7 and 8 can be set to ASCII and RS-232 by using the CM6800 manager program (refer to  
Figure 50) or by using a CM6800 menu (refer to Figure 51).  
Pelco recommends using Port 2.  
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Figure 50. Manager Screen  
SET SERIAL PORT 07  
DEVICE:  
TYPE:  
BAUD RATE:  
PARITY:  
DATA BITS:  
STOP BITS:  
ASCII  
RS232  
9600  
ODD  
8
1
RETURN  
Figure 51. Menu Screen  
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ASCII CONTROL  
Refer to Figure 52A and Figure 52B. 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 50) or by using a CM6800 menu (refer to Figure 51).  
Pelco recommends using Port 2.  
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7
1
2
3
4
6
5
TD(A)  
TD(B)  
RD(A)  
RD(B)  
GND  
+12 VDC  
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APPENDIX B – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)  
1. What Pelco devices can I control from my computer with the PelcoNet NET104A  
Transmission System?  
PelcoNet can control the following from Internet Explorer:  
Spectra and Esprit  
Genex multiplexer  
CM9760 matrix (requires CM9760 data translator)  
CM9740 matrix (requires CM9760 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. What TCP/IP ports does PelcoNet use?  
PelcoNet lets you select which base port to use. The default is 25000. This means PelcoNet  
will use TCP ports 25000-25001 and UDP ports 25002-25011 (12 ports total) for all video and  
control data. The ports must be open for PelcoNet to function properly.  
3. Can I view PelcoNet over the Internet?  
Yes. You will need a static IP address and enough bandwidth to view live video. Pelco  
recommends a minimum of 250 Kbps for medium image quality. Also check with your ISP to  
verify the correct TCP and UDP ports are open through any routers or firewalls through which  
you will connect. The base ports are adjustable in PelcoNet. For example, if you choose port  
25000 (default), it will use TCP ports 25000-25001 and UDP ports 25002-25011 (12 ports total)  
for all communication: video and control.  
4. How many connections does PelcoNet support? Can more than one receiver connect  
to a transmitter at the same time?  
Yes. PelcoNet can support an unlimited number of receivers. To do so, all hubs, switches, and  
routers must support multicasting (IGMP), and PelcoNet must be configured to use  
multicasting. If the network hardware does not support this, then the maximum number of  
simultaneous connections is five.  
5. Can I enlarge the picture size in the browser?  
Yes. You can select from two different image sizes in PelcoNet with the browser: 288 x 352 or  
576 x 704.  
6. What software does PelcoNet require?  
PelcoNet works with Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher. An ActiveX plug-in is also required for  
Internet Explorer to get live video. All software is included.  
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7. Can I control other manufacturers’ equipment from the browser?  
Not at this time.  
8. Can I record video with PelcoNet?  
Yes. PelcoNet can record video to the hard drive of the viewing PC. The video is recorded in AVI  
format, which allows playback through either the browser or Windows Media Player.  
9. Everything is wired correctly but I do not have any control from the browser. What  
else could be wrong?  
The transparent data port settings must be set to match the equipment to which PelcoNet is  
connected.  
Also, in Internet Explorer, the Microsoft Virtual Machine must be enabled. To do so: on the  
Tools menu, select Internet Options. Then select the Advanced tab. Locate the option Microsoft  
VM. Place a check mark next to Java Console Enabled and JIT compiler for virtual machine  
enabled. Reboot your computer.  
These options are required for the Java applets in PelcoNet to function properly.  
10. Can I control the Genex multiplexer from the browser and have a local KBD4000?  
Yes. You must have Genex Version 4.1 or higher. This version lets you connect a KBD4000 to  
the Genex COM IN port and PelcoNet to the Genex COM OUT. This gives you both local and  
remote control. Refer to Connecting PelcoNet to the COM OUT RS-422 Port on a Genex  
Multiplexer in Appendix A for detailed information.  
11. Can I control the Genex multiplexer server?  
Not at this time.  
12. Can I use DHCP (dynamically assigned IP address) with PelcoNet?  
Yes.  
13. What type of compression does PelcoNet use?  
PelcoNet uses the H.323 standard. H.323 is an industry standard for video teleconferencing  
over the Internet. It provides the most effective use of bandwidth with excellent video quality.  
14. I do not get live video in the browser but server push is working. What could be  
wrong?  
Verify that the ActiveX plug-in is installed and that your video is set to 16-bit color. Also check  
with your network administrator to verify that the TCP/IP ports PelcoNet uses are not being  
filtered and that you have enough bandwidth.  
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15. How do I program PelcoNet with HyperTerminal?  
Using a null modem cable, connect a COM port on your PC to the COM port on NET104A. Open  
HyperTerminal and set the port to use to 19200, 8, N, 1, and No Flow Control. Type ?, and  
follow the help menu.  
16. How much bandwidth does PelcoNet use?  
PelcoNets bandwidth is adjustable. You can set it from 10 Kbps up to 1 Mbps. Pelco  
recommends a minimum of 250 Kbps for live video at medium image quality. Check with your  
network administrator for how much bandwidth to use.  
17. Can I use PelcoNet with a DSL or cable connection?  
Yes. You will need a static IP address from your provider. Also verify what kind of bandwidth  
you will get since it varies by location. Verify that your provider is not filtering the TCP/IP ports  
that PelcoNet uses.  
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INDEX  
Symbols  
D
Data bits 61  
Date (system) 43  
Default address 19  
10BASE-T 17, 34  
A
Defaults button (motion detection) 56  
DHCP 47  
Disconnect 23  
Disconnect commands 35  
Display MAC address command 35  
Display version information command 35  
Door entry system 58  
ActiveX 50, 62  
ActiveX control file 38  
Alarm connect 58  
Alarm indicator 56  
Alarm input active high/low 57  
Alarm input pins 57  
Alarm IP address 58, 70  
Alarm IP set command 35  
Alarm settings configuration page 54  
Alarm status 57  
Audio coding mode 53  
Audio input level 53  
E
Email alarm notification 71  
Email notification 58  
Enable multicast streaming 47  
Enable multilink h.323 47  
Esprit live video/server push page contents  
69  
Audio line in/out 30  
Audio output level 53  
Audio settings configuration page 52  
Average n[frames] 56  
F
B
Firmware update 44  
Firmware upload 73  
Flash EPROM 73  
Base port 47  
Baud rate 61  
FTP server IP address 51  
Full duplex audio 23, 58  
Bistable mode 59  
Buttons for recording/playback 71  
G
C
G.711/G.728 audio compression standards 53  
Gateway IP address 23, 46  
Camera follows alarm input 57  
Camera names 50  
Gateway IP address set command 35  
General settings configuration page 42  
Genex live video/server push page contents  
66  
Coding mode 53  
Com ports 61  
Command reference 36  
Common Intermediate Format (CIF) 49  
Configuration download 44  
Configuration pages 38  
alarm settings 54  
H
Halfduplex mode 61  
audio settings 52  
general settings 42  
interface settings 60  
network settings 46  
Hardware version number 44  
Hardware-to-hardware 22  
Help menu command 35  
HTTP server 38  
video settings 48  
Configuration upload 44  
Connect (to IP address) 58  
Connect to alarm IP command 35  
Country specific adapters 79  
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O
Idle state 59  
Input level 53  
Object min size [n*n blocks] 56  
Operate relay 59  
Interface settings configuration page 60  
Internet 38, 40  
IP address 11  
Output level 53  
P
IP address set command 35  
IP address setting 46  
Parity 61  
Password (field) 43  
Password (server field) 51  
Password level 43  
Password setting 43  
Path 51  
J
JPEG 58, 71  
JPEG file name 51  
JPEG size 51  
Patterns 64  
Pelco Internet home page 38  
Playback buttons 71  
Playing the recording 72  
Presets 64  
Programming menus 64  
PTZ cameras 12  
L
Live video auto connect 58  
Live video receive IP 58  
Local sensitivity 56  
Login name 51  
Q
M
QCIF (Quarter Common Intermediate Format)  
49  
Mail reply address 47  
Mail server IP address 47  
Master alarm input pin 57  
Matrix Control live video/server push page  
content 65  
R
Real-time clock 42  
Menu tree 39  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 38  
Monostable 59  
Receiver email address 59  
Recording buttons 71  
Recording the display 72  
Relay (operate) 59  
Motion alarm 55  
Motion detection 55, 70  
Motion tracking 55  
Relay follows 59  
Relay idle state 59  
Motion-JPEG 20  
Relay names 59  
Multicast group IP 47  
Multicast video port 47  
Remote password 58  
RS-232 interface flow control mechanism 23  
RS-232/485 61  
N
RS-485 converter support 61  
Network administrator instructions 9  
Network interface bandwidth 50  
Network settings configuration page 46  
Non-volatile memory 41  
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Select area 55  
Send email 58  
Sensitivity of motion detection 70  
Server Push 20  
Set button 41  
SMTP server 47  
Software version number 44  
Spectra live video/server push page contents  
68  
Status of alarm inputs 71  
Stop bits 61  
Subnet mask 46  
Subnet mask set command 35  
T
Terminal program commands 34  
Time (system) 43  
Time server IP 44  
Time slice 51  
Time stamping 51  
Time to live (multicast) 47  
Time zone 43  
Timeout for email messages 71  
Tracker box 55  
Transmission rate 50  
Trigger relay 59  
U
Unit ID 43  
Unit name 43  
V
Version numbers for hardware/software 42  
Video alarm 55  
Video bandwidth ActiveX 50  
Video priority 50  
Video quality 49  
Video resolution 49  
Video settings configuration page 48  
Video standard 30, 49  
W
Web browser 10, 23, 38  
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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 Pelco manufactured cameras (CC3500/CC3600/CC3700 and MC3500/MC3600 Series); two years on all other cameras.  
Three years on Genex® Series (multiplexers, server, and keyboard) and 090 Series Camclosure® Camera System.  
Two years on 100/150, 200 and 300 Series Camclosure® Camera Systems.  
Two years on all standard motorized or fixed focal length lenses.  
Two years on Legacy®, CM6700/CM6800/CM8500/CM9500/CM9740/CM9760 Matrix, DF5 and DF8 Series Fixed Dome products.  
Two years on Spectra®, Esprit®, and PS20 Scanners, including when used in continuous motion applications.  
Two years on Esprit and WW5700 series window wiper (excluding wiper blades).  
Eighteen months on DX Series digital video recorders.  
One year (except video heads) on video cassette recorders (VCRs). Video heads will be covered for a period of six months.  
Six months on all pan and tilts, scanners or preset lenses used in continuous motion applications (that is, preset scan, tour and auto scan modes).  
Pelco will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for 90 days from the date of Pelco shipment. All goods requiring warranty repair shall be sent  
freight prepaid to Pelco, Clovis, California. Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse, alteration, normal wear, or accident are not covered under  
this warranty.  
Pelco assumes no risk and shall be subject to no liability for damages or loss resulting from the specific use or application made of the Products.  
Pelcos liability for any claim, whether based on breach of contract, negligence, infringement of any rights of any party or product liability, relating to  
the Products shall not exceed the price paid by the Dealer to Pelco for such Products. In no event will Pelco be liable for any special, incidental or  
consequential damages (including loss of use, loss of profit and claims of third parties) however caused, whether by the negligence of Pelco or  
otherwise.  
The above warranty provides the Dealer with specific legal rights. The Dealer may also have additional rights, which are subject to variation from  
state to state.  
If a warranty repair is required, the Dealer must contact Pelco at (800) 289-9100 or (559) 292-1981 to obtain a Repair Authorization number (RA), and  
provide the following information:  
1. Model and serial number  
2. Date of shipment, P.O. number, Sales Order number, or Pelco invoice number  
3. Details of the defect or problem  
If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of a product which does not fall under the warranty conditions stated above, please include a written  
explanation with the product when returned.  
Method of return shipment shall be the same or equal to the method by which the item was received by Pelco.  
RETURNS  
In order to expedite parts returned to the factory for repair or credit, please call the factory at (800) 289-9100 or (559) 292-1981 to obtain an  
authorization number (CA number if returned for credit, and RA number if returned for repair).  
All merchandise returned for credit may be subject to a 20% restocking and refurbishing charge.  
Goods returned for repair or credit should be clearly identified with the assigned CA or RA number and freight should be prepaid. Ship to the  
appropriate address below.  
If you are located within the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico:  
If you are located outside the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii or  
Puerto Rico:  
Service Department  
Pelco  
3500 Pelco Way  
Intermediate Consignee  
American Overseas Air Freight  
320 Beach Road  
Ultimate Consignee  
Pelco  
3500 Pelco Way  
Clovis, CA 93612-5699  
USA  
Clovis, CA 93612-5699  
Burlingame, CA 94010  
USA  
® Pelco, the Pelco logo, Spectra, Genex, Legacy, Esprit, and Camclosure are registered trademarks of Pelco.  
® Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
© Copyright 2002, Pelco. All rights reserved.  
REVISION HISTORY  
Manual #  
C2900M  
Date  
8/02  
Comments  
Original version.  
C2900M-A  
10/02  
Revised Figure 13. Added notes about the View button and about viewing and controlling cameras  
on the spot and main monitors to the Genex Live Video/Server Push Page Contents section. Added  
note about the camera buttons to Spectra Live Video/Server Push Page Contents section. Added  
material about the reboot link on the Video Settings page.  
Revised Figures 38 and 42.  
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World Headquarters  
3500 Pelco Way  
Clovis, California 93612 USA  
USA & Canada  
Tel: 800/289-9100  
Fax: 800/289-9150  
International  
Tel: 1-559/292-1981  
Fax: 1-559/348-1120  
www.pelco.com  
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