AVN2XX Quick Start Guide
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1. Visionary Solutions Inc AVN2XX Quick Start Guide AVN200 AVN210 and AVN220 q ooo ny Pal a Ar it Aca 2 Ven amt t gt t A _ oe ia mi y A mS Teh oh ol 3 te ee gt EN yi ASNS AVN200 AVN220 AVN210 2009 Visionary Solutions Inc All rights reserved e Please visit the support section of our website at www vsicam com for manuals other documentation and software downloads e This is a Quick Start Guide only and NOT the full User s Manual Current user manuals are available online April 2013 Revision 1 0 3 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN2XX Quick Start Guide Introduction This document is intended to assist users of the AVN2XX series encoders in the initial configuration and setup of the devices This document is NOT intended to provide installation instructions for either the AmiNet or other AVN products AVN4XX Requirements In order to setup the AVN2XX for streaming the user must have a valid video source an available network address and some sort of decoder either software or hardware Step 1 Connect AVN2XX Hardware Connect one or more of your video sources to the appropriate video input s Connect one or more of your audio sources to the appropriate audio input s Connect the LAN Ethernet cable to the Ethernet RJ 45 connector Connect the power cab2. 00 0e 14 00 0d le Stream Parameters Stream Encap is controlled by the Stream Destination 224 0 0 1 gt 239 255 255 255 will be Multicast all other valid addresses will be Unicast 25 168 3 lot 1234 49410 65535 3800000 1500000 7500000 bps Of 256kbps 384kbps SVideo Composite NTSC M PAL PAL M SECAM Video Resolution D1 23D1 1 2D1 OSE Encapsulation RTP UDP iia sniiiiinatiaiii a IP Address Netmask and Gateway should already be configured b Destination IP This setting controls where the encoder will send the stream and is therefore a critical component to successful streaming The destination IP address can either be a Unicast address single point viewer or Multicast many viewers For more information see the section titled Unicast and Multicast Transmissions over the Network below The Destination IP shown in the screenshot above is a multicast address and will be able to be viewed by multiple users on the network c Destination Port This setting like the Destination IP is a critical component to successful streaming as it is the second half of the 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 6 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN2XX Quick Start Guide stream s complete destination address The decoder whether hardware or software will need to know both the Destination IP address and the Destination Port number to su
3. appear on your console window again when the reboot is complete Your AVN2XX should be ready to configure for streaming Note The values that you enter and save in this menu will be stored even if the AVN2XxX is rebooted If at any point your AVN2XX becomes unusable or has undesirable settings it can be restored to a factory default state by pressing and holding in the blue reset button on the front of the unit for 3 seconds 10 Exit HyperTerminal or terminal emulator application and disconnect your Null Modem Cable if no longer needed Step 3 Configure the AVN2XX for Streaming 1 Open the device s web browser interface by opening a web browser and typing http xxx xxx xxx xxx where the xxx xxx xxx xxx Corresponds with the IP address of the AVN2XX being configured and selecting ENTER 2 From the main browser page see image below configure the unit s basic encoder properties to desired values The critical settings are the Destination IP and Port values See steps b through h below for details on configuring the minimum required settings for operation 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 5 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN2XX Quick Start Guide Browser Management AVN2XX50 2 10 Jan 29 2009 Sv stem Settings MSS 3458 l AVN2IXX 03458 ante anywhere Network Configuration dies Neat Gon MAC Aen Eon 192 168 3 211 192 168 3 211 255 255 255 0 l 192 168 3 129
4. generally reserved for administration VSI recommends setting the first octet to 225 and the remaining three octets to the AVN s IP address For example if the AVN s IP address is 192 168 1 53 then set the destination IP address to 225 168 1 53 for Multicast streaming Since Multicasting is a relatively new technology some legacy devices that are part of your network might not support Multicasting Before using the AVN2XX in Multicast streaming mode check the functional specifications of your network infrastructure to ensure that the Multicast stream will not create major 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 g Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN2XX Quick Start Guide traffic on your network If your backbone switch supports Internet Group Messaging Protocol IGMP snooping it allows the core of your network to ignore the traffic streams that Multicasting may generate Safety and Compliance Information 1 Unintended use of this product or use with non VSI listed components is forbidden and violates safety approvals 2 Only use the power supply that is provided with this system Safety Approval UL Listed T E E257717 Unit Ratings A Caution 3 3Vdc 2A Power Supply Rating A Caution 100 240V 50 60 Hz 0 5A Fuse Rating No user accessible fuse 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com
5. generated stream New versions of VLC 1 Select the Open Network option under the Media menu 2 Inthe next dialog set the Protocol option to UDP and put the Destination IP address and Destination Port from the AVN2XX s browser interface page into the Address and Port fields respectively 3 Click the Play button at the bottom the dialog to begin viewing Il Older versions of VLC 1 Select the Open Network Stream option under the File menu 2 Inthe next dialog select the UDP RTP Multicast radio button and put the Destination IP address and Destination Port from the AVN2XX s browser interface page into the Address and Port fields respectively 3 Click the OK button at the bottom the dialog to begin viewing Unicast and Multicast Transmissions over the Network A Unicast transmission sends IP packets to a single recipient on a network A Multicast transmission sends IP packets to a group of hosts on a network If the streaming video is to be distributed to a single destination then you would start a Unicast stream by setting the destination IP address and port on the AVN equal to the destination s values If you want to view the stream at multiple concurrent locations then you would set the AVN s destination IP address to a valid Multicast IP address 224 0 0 0 239 255 255 255 Note that while the Multicast IP address range is from 224 0 0 0 239 255 255 255 the first octet 224 xxx xxx xxx is
6. ccessfully find and decode the stream There is a default port generated based upon the IP address or you can assign the port number 1234 which has become the new default destination port for VSI encoders The screenshot above shows the new default value Stream Bitrate The default value is 3 8 Mbps but this value can be changed to meet your network and quality requirements Video Input Set the value to match the desired video input to the AVN2XX Can be either Composite BNC or S Video or Composite RCA for AVN210 only Video Format The default is NTSC M which is the format used within the U S but can be set to PAL PAL M or SECAM as required Video Resolution The default is D1 but a lower resolution can be selected if desired Encapsulation This value should be UDP for most cases Audio AVN210 only In the System Settings sections of the main web interface page there is an Audio button which brings up the AVN210 Audio Configuration page Toggle between Balanced XLR or Unbalanced RCA to match the audio input 3 Enter the AVN2XX s username and password into the edit boxes at the bottom of Step 4 1 Step 5 the page and click the Save button The AVN2XX is now ready to start encoding Start the AVN2XX Stream Click the Start button in the lower left hand corner of the AVN2XX s main browser page see screenshot above to begin encoding streaming Upon a successful start the Start button sho
7. le to the AVN2XX Power Supply connector and power on the AVN2XxX In the case of the AVN220 blade the power is supplied via the MPPXXX chassis gt NY z Input Connector Diagrams by Device Type ALARM CONTACT OUTPUT AVN200 CAMERA DVD Front Panel Diagram VIDEO SOURCE 01 Audio S Video Video ted Hoe Visionary Solutions Inc MPEG 2 IP audio video node t 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN2XX Quick Start Guide AVN200 o ii Rear Panel RS 422 Diagram AVN210 Back Panel Diagram VIDEO SOURCE Seman A ER 101 3 V f ol p ol EFR j KA z lt I OSS Q5 eremer Kazo oo l von 00 visionary Solutions ne RS 232 i AVN220 Panel Diagram 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 3 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN2XX Quick Start Guide _SERIAL_ ETHERNET rel N NETWORK Step 2 Assign the AVN2XX a network IP address Before you can use the AVN2XX on your network you will need to determine whether to assign a static IP Address to your AVN2XX or use the default DHCP setting that allows your network to automatically assign a dynamic IP address It is highly recommended that you assign a static IP Address to your AVN2XX If the unit is not statically configured and no DHCP server is available on the network the unit will default to IP add
8. ress 192 168 1 253 1 In order to configure your AVN2XX you will need to ask your IT Networking department for the following information 2 Does your network use DHCP and have a DHCP Server running Yes or No If No you will need to assign a static IP Address to your AVN2XX 3 What is the subnet mask of your network e g 255 255 255 0 4 What is the default gateway address on your network e g 192 168 1 1 5 What is an available IP address we can assign to the AVN200 unit e g 192 168 1 100 6 Connect the Null Modem cable between the RS 232 port serial on the AVN220 of the AVN2XX and a COMM port on your PC typically the COM1 port Note I f there is a COMM port conflict and you are unable to use HyperTerminal see 3 below you may configure the AVN2XxX with the PackeTV Configuration Utility Refer to the PackeTV Configuration Utility User s Manual for details 7 Launch a terminal application such as Teralerm Google teraterm download or Microsofts HyperTerminal a Inthis example go to the Windows Start menu select Programs gt Accessories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal b Select a name and an icon for this connection click OK c Specify the port that you are connected to on your PC typically COM1 click OK d Configure the Port Settings as follows Bits per second 38400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Click OK e From the Main Admin Menu
9. select Config Menu and press ENTER to open the Config Menu 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 4 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN2XX Quick Start Guide f Turn off DHCP Select the Use DHCP option then press ENTER Type no at the prompt then press ENTER again Once DHCP is turned off you will want to modify the following options IP Address Netmask and Gateway Record each value that you enter as you will need those values when you go to start connect to a video stream When you are finished configuring options select the Save option and press ENTER Next select the Return option to return to the Main Admin Menu 8 Optional Before exiting HyperTerminal you can assign an Administrative Username and Password to the AVN2XX see the User s Manual for more information By default the AVN2XX Username Password are admin admin a From the Main Admin Menu select the Config Menu option At the security Menu enter the items that you would like to modify b When you modify the Password your entry will be visible in plain text and you will be asked to confirm your entry When finished you must save your settings in order for them to take effect Select the Save option and press ENTER 9 After saving your changes go up to the top level Main Admin Menu 99 to go up and select the Reboot option The AVN2XX should reboot and the Menu should
10. uld change to a Stop button and the Destination IP edit box should change to read Currently Streaming in Unicast Mode or Currently Streaming in Multicast Mode depending on the type of Destination IP address unicast or multicast set before starting the stream View Decode the Stream The AVN2XX should now be streaming to the Destination IP address and Destination Port configured in Step 3 above To decode the stream it is necessary to configure the decoder whether hardware or software to find the stream on the network The decoder configuration is dependent upon the decoder being used and is therefore beyond the scope of this document Please review the other support documentation below to learn how to configure and view AVN generated streams using Amino STBs set top boxes and VLC Media Player 1 AmiNet STB hardware decoders 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 7 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN2XX Quick Start Guide For instructions on configuring AmiNet hardware decoders for use with the AVN2XxX see the Amino and AVN Configuration Manual link here or at the following URL http www vsicam com core __ downloads Amino_ 140 VSI Configuration _Manual pdf 2 VLC Media Player A To download the free software decoder go to http Awww videolan org and get the VLC media player current version B Once installed configure the decoder to receive the AVN
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