Crestron CEN-NVS200 How to use

Crestron CEN-NVS200
Network Video Streamer
Operations & Installation Guide

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer
Contents
Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 1
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
Features and Functions................................................................................................1
Applications.................................................................................................................4
Internal Block Diagram ...............................................................................................5
Specifications ..............................................................................................................6
Physical Description....................................................................................................8
Setup ........................................................................................................................................13
Network Wiring.........................................................................................................13
Supplied Hardware ....................................................................................................13
Installation.................................................................................................................13
Hardware Hookup ..................................................................................................... 16
User Interface Overview.......................................................................................................... 17
Accessing the CEN-NVS200 User Interface............................................................. 17
Navigating the Home Page........................................................................................20
Configuration...........................................................................................................................27
Configuring System Settings.....................................................................................28
Configuring Security Settings ...................................................................................30
Configuring Network Settings...................................................................................32
Configuring DDNS Settings...................................................................................... 41
Configuring Client Access Settings...........................................................................42
Configuring Audio and Video Settings .....................................................................45
Configuring Motion Detection Settings.....................................................................53
Configuring Camera Tampering Detection Settings ................................................. 55
Configuring Camera Control Settings .......................................................................56
Configuring Homepage Layout Settings ...................................................................61
Configuring Event, Server and Media Settings ......................................................... 62
Configuring Recording Settings ................................................................................71
Configuring System Log Settings..............................................................................74
Viewing System Parameters...................................................................................... 75
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................76
Programming Software............................................................................................................78
Earliest Version Software Requirements for the PC .................................................78
Programming with Crestron SystemBuilder.............................................................. 78
Programming with SIMPL Windows ........................................................................78
Uploading and Upgrading........................................................................................................ 81
Establishing Communication..................................................................................... 81
Programs and Firmware ............................................................................................ 82
Program Checks ........................................................................................................ 82
Problem Solving ......................................................................................................................83
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 83
Reference Documents................................................................................................84
Further Inquiries ........................................................................................................ 84
Future Updates .......................................................................................................... 84
Software License Agreement................................................................................................... 85
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Return and Warranty Policies ..................................................................................................87
Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ...................................................................... 87
CRESTRON Limited Warranty.................................................................................87
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Network Video Streamer:
CEN-NVS200
Introduction
The CEN-NVS200 is the perfect accessory for every Crestron®connected home,
school or business, providing a powerful solution for delivering video over Ethernet
from a camera or other analog video source. Two-way SIP audio is also supported to
enable intercom functionality. Supporting multiple streams with different formats
and quality settings, the CEN-NVS200 is ideal for streaming video and audio
simultaneously to a variety of Crestron touchpanels, computers and mobile devices.
Features and Functions
• Delivers live streaming video to Crestron touchpanels, mobile devices
and Web browsers
• Accepts the analog video signal from a camera or other video source
• Compatible with most Crestron V-Panel™ and Isys™ TPMC Series
touchpanels*
• Supports Apple®iPhone®, iPad®or iPod Touch®running Crestron
Mobile Pro®app
• Compatible with Crestron e-Control®XPanel
• Supports real time H.264, MPEG-4 and motion JPEG compression
• Supports resolutions up to 720 x 480 @ 30 fps or 720 x 576 @ 25 fps
• Supports multiple simultaneous streams with different settings
• Includes intelligent tamper detection and triple window motion
detection
• Includes digital I/O for external sensor and alarm
• Provides event notification to Crestron control systems and third-party
applications
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* Actual video and audio streaming capabilities of each touch panel may vary. Consult the spec sheet
for each model to verify capabilities. The following touch panels currently support MJPEG video
only: TPMC-3X, TPMC-4SM/SMD, TPMC-4XG, TPMC-8L/8T/8X, TPMC-8X-GA, TPMC-9/9L,
TPMC-12/12L, TPMC-V12/V15 and V12/V15/V24 via DGE-1/2. Future support for H.264 and SIP
intercom coming soon to many models. Not compatible with TPMC-4X.
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Features and Functions
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• Enables RS-485 control of Pelco®D and other popular PTZ
(pan/tilt/zoom) cameras
• Supports text captions and time stamp overlay
• Supports privacy masks
• Supports two-way audio intercom via SIP protocol
• Enables live recording of video, audio and snapshots
• Onboard memory card slot accepts up to 16 GB MMC
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) network powered for streamlined
connectivity
• Easy configuration, viewing and operation via Web browser or
Crestron Toolbox™
• Includes bracket for surface or rack rail mounting
Multi-Platform Compatibility
The CEN-NVS200 works with most Crestron V-Panel™ and Isys™ TPMC Series
touchpanels1, allowing for monitoring of a door entry camera, nursery camera or any
other composite video source from multiple locations throughout the home or office.
It can also be used to add live video monitoring as part of an e-Control®XPanel
solution or to your Apple®iPhone®, iPad®or iPod Touch®using our Crestron Mobile
Pro®and Mobile Pro G control apps.
High Quality Streaming
Streaming capabilities include high performance H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG
compression formats, affording compatibility with Crestron devices and software as
well as computer Web browsers. A versatile range of settings allows for optimizing
each individual stream for its intended application and the capabilities of the
network. Video compression settings include frame rate, resolution and image
quality, plus adjustable brightness, contrast, saturation and sharpness. The
CEN-NVS200 supports very high quality video streaming up to 30 fps @ 720 x 480
(NTSC) or 25 fps @ 720 x 576 (PAL) resolutions.1
Audio Intercom
With the addition of two-way streaming audio, the CEN-NVS200 allows you not
only to see who is at the door but to communicate with them as well before letting
them in with the press of a button. In a residential setting, the combination of
intercom and video lets you check on the kids, monitor the baby’s room and carry on
a brief conversation with your spouse, whether you are simply in another room or
away from home. By connecting an external microphone and amplified speaker2, the
CEN-NVS200 enables two-way voice intercom and room monitoring from a
touchpanel, computer or mobile device. High quality audio streaming is achieved
using a choice of AAC or GSM-AMR compression.1
1. Actual video and audio streaming capabilities of each touch panel may vary. Consult the spec sheet
for each model to verify capabilities. The following touch panels currently support MJPEG video
only: TPMC-3X, TPMC-4SM/SMD, TPMC-4XG, TPMC-8L/8T/8X, TPMC-8X-GA, TPMC-9/9L,
TPMC-12/12L, TPMC-V12/V15 and V12/V15/V24 via DGE-1/2. Future support for H.264 and SIP
intercom coming soon to many models. Not compatible with TPMC-4X.
2. Microphone and speaker not included. Requires an ECM (electret) microphone or line level source
and a speaker with amplifier.
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Security Features
Intelligent security features include motion and tamper detection, text overlay and
privacy masking. Up to three motion detection windows can be defined to sense
movement in specific areas of the video image. The tamper detection function can
detect if the camera has been disabled or disconnected or if someone has blocked,
repositioned, defocused or spray painted the camera lens. Additionally, an external
sensor can be connected to the CEN-NVS200 via its digital input port. Automated
control signals can be triggered in response to any motion, tamper or external sensor
event, enabling logging and notification over the network via Crestron touchpanels,
mobile devices and third-party applications.
Text overlay capability enables clear identification of the camera image, supporting
the display of custom captions, time stamp and frame rate. Privacy masking allows
up to five areas of the camera image to be obscured.
Live Recording
Built-in recording lets you capture live video, audio and snapshots right on board,
eliminating the need for external recording devices and minimizing network
bandwidth consumption. Recording can be started manually via a Web browser or
automatically in response to motion detection or some other trigger. The MP4 video
and JPEG or BMP image files can be saved over the network to a computer or server
or locally to an onboard memory card (not included). Local storage affords
maximum reliability, allowing recording to continue even if network
communications are interrupted.
PTZ Camera Control
An RS-485 control port is included on the CEN-NVS200, providing for remote
control of a pan/tilt/zoom camera. Select serial drivers are built-in to support Pelco®
D and other popular models.
Power over Ethernet
The CEN-NVS200 gets its power right through the LAN wiring using 802.3af PoE
technology. PoE (Power over Ethernet) eliminates the need for a local power supply
or any dedicated power wiring. A PoE injector (PWE-4803RU*) simply connects in
line with the LAN cable, allowing for installation at any convenient location. For
applications with multiple video streamers or other PoE powered devices, a Crestron
PoE switch (CEN-SW-POE-5 or CEN-SWPOE-24, both sold separately) may be
used, allowing numerous devices to be powered from a single location.
* PWE-4803RU sold separately or included as part of CEN-NVS200-PWE package.
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Applications
The following diagram shows a CEN-NVS200 in a typical application.
CEN-NVS200 in a Typical Application
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Internal Block Diagram
The following diagram represents a use model for the digital output and input
abilities of the CEN-NVS200.
Digital Output and Input of the CEN-NVS200
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Specifications
Specifications for the CEN-NVS200 are listed in the following table.
CEN-NVS-200 Specifications
SPECIFICATION DETAILS
Video
Input Signal Types NTSC or PAL composite
Compression H.264 (MPEG-4 part 10 AVC), MPEG-4
(H.263/MPEG-4 part 2), MJPEG
Streaming Up to four simultaneous streams (fourth
stream limited to QCIF resolution);
H.264 or MPEG-4 over UDP, TCP, HTTP or
HTTPS; MPEG-4 multicast; MJPEG over
HTTP or HTTPS
Resolutions QCIF 176 x 120 and 176 x 144
CIF 352 x 240 and 352 x 288
4CIF 704 x 480 and 704 x 576
D1 720 x 480 and 720 x 576
Frame Rates Up to 30/25 fps @ 720 x 480 (NTSC) or
720 x 576 (PAL)
Users Live viewing for up to 10 clients
Video Features Triple window motion detection; tamper
detection; time stamp, text caption and
frame rate overlay; privacy masks;
brightness, contrast, saturation and
sharpness adjustment; local video and
snapshot recording
Audio
Input Signal Type Analog line level or electret microphone
Output Signal Type Analog line level
Compression GSM-AMR, AAC, G.711
Bit Rates GSM-AMR: 4.75 to 12.2 kbps;
AAC: 16 to 128 kbps,
G.711: 64 kbps µ-Law or A-Law mode
selectable
Ethernet
Standards 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, auto-switching,
auto-negotiating, auto-discovery, full/half
duplex, IEEE 802.3af compliant
Protocols IP, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, UPnP,
RTSP/RTP/RTCP, IGMP, SMTP, FTP,
DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, PPPoe, CoS,
QoS, SNMP, 802.1x, CIP
Security Multi-level user access, password
protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS
encrypted data transmission, 802.1x port-
based authentication for network protection
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