Panasonic WJ-GXD900, WJ-GXE900 manual HOW to Update the Firmware

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MAINTENANCE page

It is possible to update the firmware of the decoder or restart the decoder.

■Item Descriptions

FIRMWARE UPDATE

Update the firmware of the decoder by executing the update files sent to the decoder in advance.

Refer to the following for more information about the firmware update.

RESTART

Click the [RESTART] button to restart the decoder. It will take around 2 minutes for the decoder to become operable after the [RESTART] button is clicked.

During restart, it is impossible to operate the decoder.

HOW TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE

It is possible to update to the firmware of the decoder.

1.Acquire the file for update and copy it into the desired directory on the PC.

2.Transfer the file from the PC to the decoder.

Follow the procedure below to transfer using the MS- DOS command.

1.Start up the DOS prompt.

• Except Windows XP

[Start] – [Programs] – [Accessories] – [MS-DOS prompt]

•In case of Windows XP

[Start] – [Programs] – [Accessories] – [Command prompt]

2.Connect to the decoder to be updated using the "ftp" command.

Example: c: \ftp 192.168.0.11

3.Enter a user name with the access level 1 (ADMINISTRATOR) and the respective password when authentication is required.

4.Enter the "bin" command to change to the binary mode.

5.Transfer the file for update to the decoder using the "put" command.

Example: put (name of the file to be transferred)

6.Confirm the file has been transferred by checking the file name using the "ls" command.

3.Click the [START] button to update the firmware on the MAINTENANCE page.

4.Click the [RESTART] button to restart the decoder.

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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 videoControlling camera Operation Example Switching streaming videoAddress=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 Alarm OFF Timing CGI ResetTimer 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 NoUNICAST/MULTICAST CH1 CH4Receiving 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 NoticesImportant Notice Camera Settings Menus ControlControl 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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