Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Operations & Installation Guide
Regulatory Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the CEN-NVS200 has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement 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.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Contents Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1 Features and Functions ................................................................................................ 1 Applications................................................................................................................. 4 Internal Block Diagram ...
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 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. Audio is also supported to enable monitoring of an audio signal interleaved with the video signal1.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Features and Functions (Continued) • • • • • • • • • • Provides event notification to Crestron control systems and third-party applications 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 audio monitoring1 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 s
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 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.
Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Applications The following diagram shows a CEN-NVS200 in a typical application. CEN-NVS200 in a Typical Application 4 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 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 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 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.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer CEN-NVS200 Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Memory RAM 128 MB Flash 128 MB Memory Card Expandable up to 16 GB using MMC compatible card (not included) Power Requirements Power over Ethernet Default IP ID IEEE 802.3af (802.
Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Physical Description This section provides information on the connections, controls and indicators available on the CEN-NVS200. CEN-NVS200 Physical View (Top) CEN-NVS200 Physical View (Bottom) 8 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer CEN-NVS200 Overall Dimensions (Top, Front, Side and Bottom Views) 1 2 3 4 1.36 in (35 mm) 2.96 in (75 mm) 5.40 in (137 mm) 5 6 7 8 9 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer CEN-NVS200 Overall Dimensions (Rear View with Mounting Bracket Attached) 1.25 in (32 mm) 3.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Connectors, Controls, and Indicators (Continued) # 4 CONNECTORS, CONTROLS, AND INDICATORS POIGXX+- 3, 4 DESCRIPTION (1) 8-position 2.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 2. Refer to the following table for LED status indications. LED STATUS DESCRIPTION Red on Power on and system booting Red off Power off Red on + green blinking every second Network works (heartbeat) Red on + green off Network fail Red on + green blinking every two seconds Audio mute (heartbeat) Red blinking every 0.15 second + green blinking every second Upgrading firmware Red blinking every 0.15 second + green blinking every 0.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Setup Network Wiring The CEN-NVS200 requires the use of a high-speed Ethernet connection for control system communications. It is powered by its PoE connection. For information on connecting Ethernet devices in a Crestron system, refer to the Crestron e-Control Reference Guide (Doc. 6052) at www.crestron.com/manuals. Supplied Hardware The hardware supplied with the CEN-NVS200 is listed in the following table.
Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Attaching the Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket (2022739) Screws (4) #M3 x 5 mm (2022785) Surface Mounting Using four screws (not included), mount the bracket and attached CEN-NVS200 to the surface as shown in the following illustration. CEN-NVS200 Surface Mounting 14 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Rack Mounting The CEN-NVS200 can be mounted on a front or rear rail of an equipment rack. Either the left or the right side of the attached mounting bracket can be used to mount the CEN-NVS200 on the rack. (Mounting the right side is shown in the following illustration.) To mount the CEN-NVS200 to a rack rail: 1. Position either the left or right side of the mounting bracket so its holes align with those in the rack. 2.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Hardware Hookup Make the necessary connections as called out in the illustration that follows this paragraph. Apply power after all connections have been made. When making connections to the CEN-NVS200, use Crestron power supplies for Crestron equipment. Hardware Connections for the CEN-NVS200 (Top) LAN PoE: To 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 802.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer User Interface Overview The CEN-NVS200 user interface allows configuration of the device, control of basic camera functions, viewing of streaming video, viewing of system parameters and performance of system maintenance functions. Accessing the CEN-NVS200 User Interface NOTE: Access to the CEN-NVS200 user interface must be performed from a PC whose IP address is in the same IP subnet.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer NOTE: If the default HTTP port number of 80 has been changed, the port number must be appended to the IP address by entering a colon followed by the new port number. If, for example, the IP address is 192.168.10.225 and the HTTP port number has been changed from 80 to 150, enter http://192.168.10.225:150. For information about changing the HTTP port number, refer to “Configuring Network Settings” which starts on page 32. 3.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer The user name and password window opens, allowing log in to the CEN-NVS200. Refer to “Logging In to the CEN-NVS200” which starts below for log-in information. Logging In to the CEN-NVS200 The user name and password window allows logging in to the CEN-NVS200. User Name and Password Window To log in to the CEN-NVS200: 1. Enter the user name and password. NOTE: The user name of the Administrator is permanently assigned as admin.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Navigating the Home Page The home page of the CEN-NVS200 allows access to configuration of the CEN-NVS200, control of basic camera functions and display of streaming video. The following screen illustrates the CEN-NVS200 home page. Graphical buttons, such as PTZ directional buttons, are displayed in the column on the left side. CEN-NVS200 Home Page The following sections discuss the various functional areas of the home page.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Zoom and Focus Control Buttons NOTE: If the camera is a fixed camera or does not support PTZ features, Zoom and Focus control buttons are not displayed on the home page. Zoom and Focus control buttons as displayed in Image mode and Text mode are listed in the following table. Zoom and Focus Control Buttons (Image Mode/Text Mode) BUTTON FUNCTION Zoom Wide: Allows the camera to zoom out. or Zoom Far: Allows the camera to zoom in.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Saving Pictures After a snapshot is taken (refer to “Snapshot” on page 24), to save a picture, such as a snapshot of streaming video: 1. Right-click in the video window to open a contextual menu. 2. Click Save Picture As…. The “Save Picture” window opens. 3. Browse to the location desired for saving the snapshot, rename the file if desired, select the file type, then click Save.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer NOTE: When Internet Explorer is used as the web browser and the CEN-NVS200 is in MJPEG streaming mode, only the Digital zoom and Record buttons discussed below are supported. Digital Zoom Clicking the Digital zoom button ( ) opens the digital zoom control panel. Digital Zoom Control Panel To change digital zoom settings in the digital zoom control panel: Record 1. Deselect the Disable digital zoom checkbox. 2.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Only some media player and format combinations are supported as listed in the following table.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer When using Internet Explorer, the “Client Settings” page appears as shown in the following illustration. “Client Settings” Page Using Internet Explorer To configure client settings, refer to the guidelines that follow. NOTE: Configuration guidelines can also be accessed by placing the mouse cursor over the appropriate help icon ( ) on the “Client Settings” page.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer H.264/MPEG-4 Protocol Options: (Internet Explorer only) Select the desired MPEG-4 connection protocol between client and server: NOTE: After changing and saving the setting, close the web browser and then reopen it. • UDP Unicast: Allows for better real time performance; however, some packets may be lost due to network traffic. If there are no special requirements, UDP Unicast is the recommended setting.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuration CEN-NVS200 configuration pages allow configuring the following settings: • System settings (refer to “Configuring System Settings” which starts on page 28 for information) • Security settings (refer to “Configuring Security Settings” which starts on page 30 for information) • Network settings (refer to “Configuring Network Settings” which starts on page 32 for information) • DDNS settings (refer to “Configuring DDNS Settings” on page 41 for i
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring System Settings NOTE: Configuration of system settings must be performed by the Administrator. System configuration settings consist of the following: • System host name • System time • DI (digital input) and DO (digital output) settings To configure system settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page. The “System” configuration page opens.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Refer to the following system configuration guidelines. System: Set system parameters as follows: • In the Host Name: text box, modify the default host name, CEN-NVS200, using a unique name to identify the CEN-NVS200. The name appears on the CEN-NVS200 home page and in the Device Discovery Tool of Crestron Toolbox. • If desired, disable the power and network LEDs on the front of the unit by selecting the Disable Power and Network LEDs checkbox.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Security Settings NOTE: Configuration of security settings must be performed by the Administrator. Security settings allow the Administrator to do the following: • Set an administrator password • Add user accounts • Manage user accounts To configure security settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page, then click Security in the column on the left side of the page. The “Security” configuration page opens.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Setting an Admin Password The user name for the administrator is permanently assigned as admin. The default administrator password is blank. Setting an administrator password is optional; however, doing so prevents unauthorized use of the CEN-NVS200 by providing password protection. It is recommended that the Administrator set an administrator password as a matter of prudent security practice.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Set up user accounts in the Manage User pane of the “Security” configuration page. Up to 20 user accounts can be set. “Security” Configuration Page – Manage User 1. In the Manage User pane, do the following: NOTE: The user name and password are case sensitive. NOTE: Setting a user password is optional; however, doing so prevents unauthorized use of the CEN-NVS200 by providing password protection. a. In the User Name: text box, enter a user name. b.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer • Two Way Audio • FTP • RTSP Streaming To configure network settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click Network in the column on the left side of the page. The “Network” configuration page opens. “Network” Configuration Page (Top Half Shown) Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer “Network” Configuration Page (Bottom Half Shown) 34 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer NOTE: The “Network” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/network.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Refer to the following sections for network configuration guidelines. Configuring the Network Type Configure the network type in the Network Type pane of the “Network” configuration page. “Network” Configuration Page – Network Type 1.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer • Use Static IP Address: (Recommended setting) Provides the benefit of a fixed IP address and related information that is entered manually: IP Address: Enter a unique IP address for the CEN-NVS200. If the device is on a network with a DHCP server, ensure that the IP address is not in the range of IP addresses that the DHCP server assigns. In a typical installation, the last number starts at 100 and increments.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring HTTP Settings Configure HTTP settings in the HTTP pane of the “Network” configuration page. “Network” Configuration Page – HTTP Refer to the following HTTP configuration guidelines. Authentication: From the drop-down list, select either of the following authentication mechanisms: • Basic: (Recommended setting) Authenticates a user based on user name and password. The password is not encrypted; therefore, basic authentication is not secure.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Access name for stream 2: Enter the name to be used by the Crestron MJPEG Viewer application. For example, when using video2.mjpg (default setting), the HTTP command to be entered into the Crestron MJPEG Viewer is the following: /video2.mjpg?user=myuser&pw=secretpassword video2.mjpg is the default access name. myuser is the user created for view access. secretpassword is the password for this user.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer FTP port: Enter the port number to communicate with an FTP server when saving snapshots and recordings to a server. The default port number is 21. Configuring RTSP Streaming Configure RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) in the RTSP Streaming pane of the “Network” configuration page. “Network” Configuration Page – RTSP Streaming Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Refer to the following RTSP streaming configuration guidelines. Authentication: From the drop-down list, select disable or enable. Access name for stream 1: Enter an access name for stream 1 for connections from client software when the codec type of the stream is MPEG-4. For example, when set to live.sdp (default setting), the following URL connects directly to the MPEG-4 video: rtsp://ip address/live.sdp ip address is the IP address of the CEN-NVS200. live.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer • Multicast video port: Enter the video channel port number for multicast. The port number must be an even number. The default setting is 5560. • Multicast RTCP video port: (Read only) Specifies the video channel port number for multicast RTCP. The port number must be the port number of the multicast video port plus 1. The default setting is 5560 plus 1 (5561). • Multicast audio port: Enter the audio channel port number for multicast.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Client Access Settings Configuration of a client access list provides one or more IP address ranges that are allowed to access the CEN-NVS200. Ranges of addresses that are denied access to the CEN-NVS200 can also be configured. Addresses can also be deleted from the allowed or denied list of IP addresses.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer NOTE: The IPv6 access list column is not displayed unless the Enable IPv6 checkbox on the “Network” configuration page is checked (refer to illustration on page 33). “Access List” Configuration Page – Showing Allowed List and Denied List To add a rule to the Allowed list or the Denied list: 1. Click the appropriate Add button. 2. Select the appropriate Rule from the dropdown list. There are three types of rules: a.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer b. Network: This rule allows the user to assign a network address and corresponding subnet mask to the Allowed list or Denied list. Filter Address Example - Network c. Range: This rule allows the user to assign a range of IP addresses to the Allowed list or Denied list. This rule is only applied to IPv4. Filter Address Example - Range NOTE: Omitting starting and ending IP address entries allows all IP addresses to connect.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Audio and Video Settings To configure audio and video settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click Audio and Video in the column on the left side of the page. The “Audio and Video” configuration page opens. NOTE: The “Audio and Video” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/audiovideo.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer “Audio and Video” Configuration Page (Bottom Half Shown) Refer to the following sections for video and audio configuration guidelines. 46 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Video Settings Configure video settings in the Video Settings pane of the “Audio and Video” configuration page. “Audio and Video” Configuration Page – Video Settings 1. (Optional) In the Video Title text entry box, enter a video title to be displayed on the video output. 2. From the Color drop-down list, select Color or B/W (monochrome) for the video display. 3.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 7. (Optional) Select the Enable time shift caching stream checkbox to enable this function. 8. Do any or all of the following: 9. Configuring Image Settings • Click the Image Settings button to enter image settings. Refer to “Configuring Image Settings” below for information. • Click the Privacy Mask button to block one or more areas of the video from being viewed on the video output.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer To preview the image with change(s) before saving the change(s), click Preview. To recall the previous settings without saving the current settings, click Restore. To save the change(s), click Save. To close the page, click Close. Configuring Privacy Mask Settings Configure privacy mask settings by pressing the Privacy Mask button in the Video Settings pane of the “Audio and Video” configuration page. The “Privacy Mask” configuration page opens.
Network Video Streamer Crestron CEN-NVS200 Privacy Mask Configuring Video Quality Settings Configure video quality settings for Stream 1, Stream 2, Stream 3 and/or Stream 4 in the Video Settings pane of the “Audio and Video” configuration page. “Audio and Video” Configuration Page – Video Quality Settings (Streams 1 and 2 Shown) 50 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer NOTE: The “Client Settings” page allows selection of the stream to be viewed. For additional information, refer to “Client Settings” which starts on page 24. Before configuring video settings, be aware of the following: • For the best real-time video images, the network bandwidth should be large enough to allow a transmission rate of greater than 20 image frames per second (fps).
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Video quality: Do either of the following: • For H.264 mode, select Constant bit rate or Fixed quality: ⇒ Constant bit rate favors speed over smoothness. Select the desired speed from the drop-down list. ⇒ Fixed quality favors smoothness over speed. Select the desired video quality from the drop-down list. Fixed quality ranges from Medium to Excellent. Medium favors performance over image quality. Excellent favors image quality over performance.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Motion Detection Settings To configure motion detection settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click Motion Detection in the column on the left side of the page. The “Motion detection” configuration page opens. “Motion Detection” Configuration Page NOTE: The “Motion detection” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/motion.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 6. Click Save to save the motion detection settings. The graphic bar on the “Motion Detection” page rises or falls depending on the image variation: • A green bar indicates that the image variation is under monitoring level. • A red bar indicates that the image variation is over monitoring level. When the bar goes red, the detected window is also outlined in red.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Camera Tampering Detection Settings To configure camera tampering detection settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click Camera Tampering Detection in the column on the left side of the page. The “Camera tampering detection” configuration page opens. With tampering detection, the camera is capable of detecting incidents such as redirection, blocking, defocusing or even spray paint.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Camera Control Settings To configure camera control settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page, then click Camera Control in the column on the left side of the page. The “Camera Control” configuration page opens. “Camera Control” Configuration Page NOTE: The “Camera Control” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/camera_control.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 3. (Applicable only when PTZ Camera is selected) From the PTZ Driver: drop-down list, select the desired PTZ driver. The CEN-NVS200 has five built-in PTZ camera drivers: DynaDome/SmartDome, Pelco D, Pelco P, LILIN and Samsung SCC-643. NOTE: If PTZ camera functions do not operate, refer to the PTZ camera documentation to verify that the camera supports those functions.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer • Up: Tilts the camera upward. • Down: Tilts the camera downward. • Home: Positions the camera to the center. • - (left side of Zoom): Allows the camera to zoom out. • + (right side of Zoom): Allows the camera to zoom in. • - (left side of Focus): Controls the focus near function. • Focus: Controls the focus function. • + (right side of Focus): Controls the focus far function.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer NOTE: As mentioned in the previous paragraphs, Save must be clicked in order to save the Patrol selection and Dwelling time settings. If Save is not clicked, the Patrol selection and Dwelling time settings do not take effect. • Preset position name: In the text entry box, enter a short name for the current video view, and the click Add. NOTE: Entering a very long preset position name causes problems with the positioning of the camera.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer “Custom Command” Page (Applicable to Custom Camera) On the “Custom Command” configuration page, do the following: 1. Enter the camera control commands into the text entry boxes. Refer to the camera documentation to set up frequently used functions. 2. Click Save, and then click Close to close the page. 60 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Homepage Layout Settings To configure home page layout settings, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click Homepage Layout in the column on the left side of the page. The “Homepage Layout” configuration page opens. “Homepage Layout” Configuration Page NOTE: The “Homepage Layout” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/layout.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Refer to the following home page layout configuration guidelines. Logo Graph: Sets the logo image to be displayed in the upper left corner of the CEN-NVS200 web pages: • Click Default if the default setting is desired. The default setting is the Crestron logo. • Click Custom and enter the URL of the desired logo image in the Logo link field. Theme Options: Sets the overall appearance.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer NOTE: The “Events and Servers” configuration page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/application.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. NOTE: It is recommended that server and media settings be configured before event settings are configured. Refer to the following sections for server, media and event configuration guidelines.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer “Event Settings” Page 2. In the Event name: text entry box, enter a unique name for the event. 3. Select the Enable this event checkbox to enable the event. 4. In the Priority: drop-down list, select the priority of the event: High, Normal or Low. The event with the highest priority is executed first. 5. Enter the number of seconds to wait before detecting the next event (applicable to motion detection and digital input trigger types).
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 6. 7. 8. In the Trigger pane, click one of the following radio buttons to set the trigger type: • Video Motion Detection, which is configured on the “Motion Detection” page (refer to “Configuring Motion Detection Settings” which starts on page 53 for information) • Periodically.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Server Settings Up to five servers can be configured. To configure a server: 1. In the Action pane of the “Events and Servers” configuration page, click Add Server. The “Server Settings” page opens. “Server Settings” Page 66 • Network Video Streamer: CEN-NVS200 Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer 2. In the Server Name: text entry box, enter a unique name for the server. 3. Click one of the following Server Type radio buttons: Email, FTP, HTTP, Network storage or Crestron Control System. 4. For the selected server type, enter the appropriate information into the text entry boxes: Email configuration Sender email address: Enter the email address of the sender. Recipient email address: Enter the email address of the recipient.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Workgroup: Enter the workgroup for network storage. User name: Enter the granted user name on the network storage. Password: Enter the granted password on the network storage. Crestron Control System configuration Server address: Enter the domain name or IP address of the Crestron control system. Server port: Enter the port number of the CEN-NVS200 module. 5. Click Test to test whether the settings are correct. A window opens displaying the test result. 6.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Media Settings Up to five media configurations can be set. To configure media: 1. In the Action pane of the “Events and Servers” configuration page, click Add Media. The “Media Settings” page opens. 2. In the Media Name: text entry box, enter a unique name for the media. 3. Click one of the following Media Type radio buttons: Snapshot, Video Clip or System Log. 4.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Video Clip configuration Source: Select the source of the stream: Stream1, Stream2, Stream3 or Stream4. Pre-event recording: Enter the interval of pre-event recording in seconds. Valid values range from 0 to 9. Maximum duration: Enter the maximum recording file duration in seconds. Valid values range from 1 to 10. Maximum file size: Enter the maximum file size in kilobytes. Valid values range from 50-800.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring Recording Settings The CEN-NVS200 supports recording on network storage. Up to two recording entries can be configured. NOTE: Before configuring recording entries, configure the network storage server in the Server Settings pane of the “Events and Servers” configuration page. Refer to “Configuring Server Settings” which starts on page 66 for information.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer To configure recording: 1. On the “Recording” configuration page, click Add. The “Recording” settings page opens. “Recording” Settings Page 2. In the Recording name: text entry box, enter a unique name for the recording. 3. Select the Enable this recording checkbox to enable the recording. 4. In the Priority: drop-down list, select the priority of the recording: High, Normal or Low. The recording with the highest priority is executed first. 5.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer “Recording” Configuration Page – Sample Recording Settings Pane To view all .mp4 files on the destination server, click the server setting in the Destination column of the Recording Settings pane. Some or all files can then be deleted as desired. To delete a recording listed in the Recording Settings pane, select the recording in the drop-down list and click Delete. Operations & Installation Guide – DOC.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Configuring System Log Settings The CEN-NVS200 can log system messages on the remote server. The protocol is compliant with RFC 3164. For an external Linux server with syslogd service, use the “r” option to turn on the facility to receive a log from a remote machine. Windows software that is compliant with RFC 3164 can also be used.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer The current system log file is displayed in the Current log pane. The content of the log provides useful information about configuration and connections after the system boots. Viewing System Parameters To view all system parameters, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click View Parameters in the column on the left side of the page. The “Parameter List” page opens.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Maintenance Maintenance consists of the following: • Rebooting the CEN-NVS200 • Restoring settings to factory default settings excluding the Network Type settings on the ‘Network” configuration page • Exporting/uploading files • Upgrading firmware To perform maintenance, click Configuration on the CEN-NVS200 home page and then click Maintenance in the column on the left side of the page. The “Maintenance” page opens.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer NOTE: The “Maintenance” page can also be accessed by entering the following URL in the web browser: http://Video Streamer/setup/maintain.html Video Streamer is the host name or IP address of the CEN-NVS200. Refer to the following sections for information about maintenance actions. Rebooting the CEN-NVS200 To reboot the CEN-NVS200, click Reboot below the Reboot pane of the “Maintenance” page.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Uploading and Upgrading Crestron recommends using the latest programming software and that each device contains the latest firmware to take advantage of the most recently released features. However, before attempting to upload or upgrade it is necessary to establish communication. Once communication has been established, files (for example, firmware) can be transferred to the control system (and/or device).
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Programs and Firmware Program or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron website as new features are developed after product releases. One has the option to upload programs via the programming software or to upload and upgrade via the Crestron Toolbox.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Problem Solving Troubleshooting The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. CEN-NVS200 Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION NET LED does not illuminate. Network cable is not connected to the LAN PoE port on the CEN-NVS200 or to the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compatible device.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer CEN-NVS200 Troubleshooting TROUBLE No video is displayed. Cannot control PTZ camera functions or other devices. POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Coaxial cable is not connected to the CEN-NVS200 or to the camera. Verify coaxial cable connection to the CEN-NVS200 and to the camera. Video settings of the CEN-NVS200 are not properly configured. Verify video settings of the CEN-NVS200. Fault exists with the camera.
Crestron CEN-NVS200 Network Video Streamer Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from Crestron. To obtain warranty service for Crestron products, contact an authorized Crestron dealer. Only authorized Crestron dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
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Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 Tel: 888.CRESTRON Fax: 201.767.7576 www.crestron.com Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 7111E (2030033) 08.14 Specifications subject to change without notice.
