TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FIX
■ Cannot access the telephone Receiver is configured in the Leased Set the DIP switches on the back of the
directory to call Transmitter site. Line mode. Receiver to the correct modem setting.
■ Selected number does not dial Telephone number is programmed into Ensure the telephone number is programmed
at all. the Receiver incorrectly. on the right hand side of the Telephone
Directory box.
Check phone line for possible access codes.
PBX systems usually require a 9 dialed first.
Check for dial tone, or if using ISDN, check for
a steady green LS light on the Terminal Adapter.
■ PelcoVision™ Receiver will not Modem or Terminal Adapter is faulty, Set the DIP switch settings on the back of the
initialize, seems to restart Receiver is not programmed correctly, Receiver to the correct modem setting.
over and over. or modem cable is bad. Check modem power and data connections.
Ensure that verbal result codes are enabled
by the modem DIP switches.
Try using another modem.
■ ISDN Receiver cannot call the Terminal Adapter is not configured Ensure the Receiver site terminal adapter is
ISDN Transmitter or the correctly. Bad modem cable. bonded exactly the same as the Transmitter
PelcoVision™ ISDN site terminal adapter. Refer to PelcoVision™
demonstration site. I/O Manual (C1913M).
Hardware Setup
■ Remove the DIP switch access panels from the rear of the Transmitter and Receiver and set switches according to the
appropriate table.
Receiver, PV1016R models
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SW 1 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
SW 2 ON OFF OFF OFF N/A N/A N/A N/A
Transmitter, PV1016T models
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SW 1 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
SW 2 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Transmitter, PV1004T models
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SW 1 ON ON ON ON N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
SW 2 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
■ Connect a monitor to the Receiver monitor output.
■ Connect at least one camera to a Transmitter camera input.
■ Connect Receiver and Transmitter together using a null modem cable.
■ Plug Receiver and Transmitter into a suitable electrical outlet.
■ Switch power ON to the Receiver and Transmitter. If they are configured and connected correctly, the Receiver should begin
to receive video from the Transmitter.
■ This will create a connection at 38.4 kbps.
CAMERAS
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SW1 SW2 MODEM ALARM COM 1 COM 2
PV1004T REARAC POWER
CAMERA INPUT 1 SW 1
SW 2 MODEM PORT
Figure 4. PV1004T Rear Panel
Back-to-back operation requires a “full handshake” null modem connection between Transmitter and Receiver. A null modem adapter
is available at most electronics stores (check gender requirements for the adapter) or create your own null modem by wiring two
female 25-pin D-sub connectors according to Figure 22 in the PelcoVision™ I/O Manual (C1913M).