Panasonic WJ-GXD900, WJ-GXE900 manual Camera Control

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CAMERA CONTROL page

It is possible to control the camera or to display the camera picture on the monitor on this page.

It is also possible to display the settings menus of the camera and perform the settings.

Notes

Depending on the connected camera, some functions may not be available.

Refer to the operating instructions of the connected camera about its functions.

Streaming video will be displayed on the monitor connected to the decoder. When the encoder is connected to the monitor directly, connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector respective to the camera whose picture is to be monitored. (For example, to control the camera or to monitor the picture of the camera connected to the VIDEO IN 1 connector, connect the monitor to the VIDEO OUT 1 connector.)

Item Descriptions

VIDEO IN

Numbers of the VIDEO IN connectors on the rear panel of the encoder

It is possible to control the camera connected to the clicked VIDEO IN connector number.

AUTO PAN

START

The auto functions (AUTO PAN, SEQ, SORT, PATROL, etc.) set on the camera will be performed by clicking this button.

Depending on the camera, the functions using this button differ.

Refer to the operating instructions of the camera for further information.

STOP

The auto functions (AUTO PAN, SEQ, SORT, PATROL, etc.) set on the camera will be stopped by clicking this button.

They will be stopped also by clicking any other button.

Note: The auto functions are functions of the camera. It is impossible to operate an auto function if it is not set on the camera.

PRESET POSITION

The camera pans to the selected preset position when the [GO] button is clicked after selecting the HOME position or a preset position number from 1 to 64.

Depending on the camera, the selectable preset position numbers may differ.

Note: The preset function is a function of the camera. It is impossible to operate it if preset positions are not set on the camera.

PAN/TILT

The camera pans one step toward the clicked direction.

The rotation distance or speed vary depending on the camera.

ZOOM

Click the [WIDE] or [TELE] button to control the zoom lens of the camera.

Note: It is impossible to keep zooming by holding down the [WIDE] or [TELE] buttons.

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Contents Operating Instructions English Version Important Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the BIT Rate of Streaming Video Resetting the Alarm / Displaying the Alarm StatusFeatures Precautions CPU TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, ARP, BootpSystem Requirements Limitation of LiabilityDocument Convention Trademarks and Registered TrademarksDip Switches 1 8 SW2 Power Indicator OperateStatus Indicators Status 1 Rotary Switch SW1 A, B, CReset Button Reset BNC MPEG2 Decoder Front Panel Network Status Indicators LINK1, 100, 1000, ACTRS-232C 9-pin D-sub Ethernet Port 100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Signal Ground Terminal Signal GND Power CordMulticast Transmission ConnectionsVideo 100BASE-TX System Example Switching streaming videoOperation Example Switching streaming video Controlling cameraAddress=aaa.aaa.aaa.aaappppp Digital Disk Recorder WJ-HD500 Series System example Recording streaming videoOperation Example Recording streaming video Setting Example Recording streaming videoRS-485 Data Port Setup Network Port SetupSystem Example Unicast TransmissionReceiving and Sending Serial Data RS-485 Required Settings for RS-485Alarm Reset Alarm Function and a Reset SwitchDetails of the TCP/IP Data part AlarmsAction of the encoder when an alarm is received Alarm notification commandAudio IN/AUDIO OUT Alarm ResetHeat Dissipation InstallationsPlaces to avoid About mountingMounting the decoder Rack MountingMounting the encoder How to install Installing in a container box Only for the EncoderCode label Labels for EncoderLabels for Decoder Description labelBefore Starting Settings SetupItems included in the software Setup with the Provided Panasonic IP Setup SoftwareSetup Using Windows 98 SE Network Setup of the PCSetup Using Windows Setup Using Windows XP Category View Setup Top page of the encoder Settings Menus of the EncoderNetwork AlarmMaintenance CONTROL/STATEControl CONTROL/STATEItem Descriptions Encode StateCamera No When using multicast transmissionWhen using unicast transmission VideoTTL Encoder Start UP SetupBIT Rate TOS BITGOP AudioVideo Loss Alarm AlarmAlarm Notification IP ADDRESS/ALARM Notification Port No Camera Site AlarmALARM-DRY Contact CGI Reset Alarm OFF TimingTimer ON/OFF ALARM-CAMERA SiteCGI Reset ALARM-VIDEO Loss CGI Reset Stop BIT RS-485 Data PortBaud Rate DataDestination Port No Destination SetupReference Setup Followings Destination IP Address in Receiving PacketNetwork System Daylight Savings Start UP CommandNTP Server HOST/IP Address Time ZoneUser Camera Control AdministratorHost Host IP ADDRESS/ Subnet MaskRestart MaintenanceFirmware Update Accept Exclusive Command IP AddressHOW to Update the Firmware Camera Control Defroster Program PresetFocus IrisCamera Menu Control Top page of the decoder Settings Menus of the DecoderDisplay Video page for each video output chan- nelDecode State Receiving Stream IP ADDRESS/RECEIVING Stream Port NoCH1 CH4 UNICAST/MULTICASTReceiving IP ADDRESS/RECEIVING Port No Latency Buffer Decoder Start UP SetupDisplay Position DisplayCamera No. Display Date DisplayTime Display Character Background ColorYY/MM/DD hhmmss Year/Month/Day DD/MM/YY hhmmss Date/Month/YearEnter the IP address of the decoder Default setting is Decryption KEY 4 Digits 0 VIDEO&AUDIO DecryptionDevice NAME/ LOCATION/CONTACT/ Snmp Community User Host Click to add a host after entering the host information HOW to Update the Firmware Symptom TroubleshootingReference Network troubles LINK1 indicator does not lightAre the IP addresses set correctly? Video troublesEncoder may be down Image is not displayed correctlyAudio fragmentation occurs No audio Image is disturbed drop frame, etcHOW to USE the CGI Commands Item List Camera ControlFormat ResponseExamples Important NoticesCamera Settings Menus Control Important NoticeControl Item List Examples Switching Streaming Video Example Start encoding Controlling Start /STOP of the EncoderExamples Start decoding Streaming transmission Controlling Start / Stop of the DecoderStop decoding Http /1.1 Xxxxxxxxxxxxx CR Displaying the Status of the EncoderExample Crlf Displaying the Status of the DecoderStatus of CH4 Controlling the BIT Rate of Streaming Video and Audio Data 101 Resetting the Alarm / Displaying the Alarm Status 103 Displaying the Contact Input Status Displaying the Status of Video Loss Muting the Audio Multiscreen Display Type Controlling the Contact OutputPIO OUT109 Restarting the Encoder / Decoder Updating Setting Default setting Default Settings60SEC Interval ALARM-VIDEO Loss Audio Setup OFF ALARM-DRY ContactRESET/TIMER SEC 60SEC Interval ALARM-CAMERA SiteNo Change 114Device Name Multicast IP Address for Setup Multicast PortLatency Buffer None Decoder Start UP Setup Display Time Display Hour User User Authentication OFF User NameInput/Output SpecificationsStandard Accessories Basic Specification117 118 N0603-1063 3TR001669BAB

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