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AVN441 h.264 IP Audio Video Node User's Manual

1. Right Ground 2A Right Balanced Audio Negative 3A Right Balanced Audio Positive 4A Right Unbalanced Audio 1B Left Ground 2B Left Balanced Audio Negative 3B Left Balanced Audio Positive 4B Left Unbalanced Audio 9 6 2 Configuration Bt GND B View is looking into the connector The following describes how to configure the Audio terminal block connector 1 Cut and strip the wires on the cable that will connect to your audio source The strip length should be approximately 1 4 inch long 2 For each connection insert a small object such as a screw driver into the terminal block s latch in order to open the wire clamp 3 Insert each wire into its wire clamp 4 Release the latch allowing the wire clamp to close 46 Chapter 10 Technical Information 10 1 Technical Specifications h 264 Stream Information e Video h 264 MPEG 4 AVC Compression Module Video Bitrate Input Format Hz Required Mbps h 264 Profile HD 1080p 50 59 60 1080p60 6 20 High Profile Level 4 0 1080p 23 24 10801 6 20 High Profile Level 4 0 1080i 50 59 60 10801 6 20 High Profile Level 4 0 720p 50 59 60 720p 4 20 High Profile Level 4 0 SD 576i 50 None 2 10 Main Profile Level 3 0 480i 59 None 2 10 Main Profile Level 3 0 e Audio MPEG 2 AAC Advanced Audio Codec with configurable audio encoding from 32 to 384 kbps with a 48 kHz sample rate MPEG 1 Layer II wit
2. Start Stop The Start Stop user only has the ability check and uncheck the Enable Stream option on the device which starts and stops the device s stream including any auxiliary streams depending on the video input status All the settings on the Channel and Advanced pages can be viewed but not configured updated or any changes saved Invalid The Invalid user cannot log in to the device This user level can be assigned to disable a previously saved user if deleting the user is not desirable 6 7 4 Administration FactDef Clicking the FactDef button causes the AVN441 to reset all of its settings to Factory Default values including network settings 6 7 5 Administration Upgrade The Administration Upgrade page displays all of the current firmware image component versions and allows each firmware component to be upgraded independently refer to Chapter 8 Field Upgrade Note In order to upgrade firmware components the AVN441 must have a valid Gateway IP address configured and be on a network that has access to the Internet The AVN441 has four firmware components 1 RootFile System 2 Linux Kernel 3 U Boot Boot Loader Boot Loader 4 Configuration Partition not currently implemented Each firmware component must be updated independently but not all components will always need to be updated The Root File System is the most likely to change and therefore the most likely to require updating If two or more i
3. de Remove the AVN441 blade from the chassis see 2 3 Blade Installation and Removal 2 Locate the Factory Default 2 pin vertical header located at the top center of the AVN441 blade s PCB near the Ethernet connector 3 Place a 100 mil jumper shunt one is provided with AVN441 on the Factory Default 2 pin vertical header 4 With the chassis powered on insert the AVN441 blade back into the chassis Warning Do not remove the blade or turn off power to the unit until the default is complete as described below 5 Observe the Status and Video LEDs on the front of the unit 6 Wait for these lights to be solid on no blinking this indicates that the default reset is complete 7 Remove the blade from the chassis remove the jumper shunt and then re install the blade The Factory Default should be complete 38 Chapter 8 Field Upgrade 8 1 Firmware Component Overview The AVN441 h 264 encoder blade is built on top of an embedded Linux software platform The Overall functionality of the system software is best looked at in four distinct pieces 1 RootFile System The Root File System contains all of the necessary scripts and libraries for Linux as well as all of the additional value added software for user interfaces encoding and streaming control and everything else that runs outside of the context of the Linux Kernel 2 Linux Kernel The Linux Kernel is the core of the running system after control is handed
4. make the change persistent Add User Displays the Add User page which allows for the creation and addition of a new user Enter the Username Password and Level fields as desired and click the Add User To Database button Make sure to click the Save User Config button after creating the user to make the changes persistent Save User Config Saves all of the user page changes to flash memory so that they will be persistent Reset Default User Config Removes any added users and returns the Default Admin User to its default username and password values admin admin Make sure to click the Save User Config button after reset to make the changes persistent 32 About User Levels There are four possible authorization levels which can be assigned to a given user Admin The Admin user level has full administrative authorization and can modify all device parameters including other users Note that you can only change the default admin user s password and not the Username or Level and the default admin user cannot be deleted Other admin users can be created with different Usernames but the Default Admin User will always exist in the list Channel The Channel user has the ability to configure update and save any setting in the Channel pages including Input Encoding Stream and SAP as well as the ability to view the Advanced pages Events and Stats All other browser pages Device and Administration are disabled
5. Comments can be up to 256 characters long 26 6 5 3 Device Network Use this page to configure the Device Network settings IP Address i Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server 192 68 13 _208 255 1255 1 255 10 12 11168 193 4 j2 2 1 Time Server Time Offset DHCP Enabled DHCP Valid 128 138 140 i 44 0 Yes A i NOTE A system reboot is required for Network changes to take effect IP Address Displays the IP address of the device and allows its configuration Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the device and allows its configuration Gateway Displays the gateway of the device and allows its configuration DNS Server Displays the DNS server of the device and allows its configuration Time Server Displays the IP address of a time server and allows its configuration Time Offset Displays the number of time zones ahead of Greenwich Mean Time GMT For Pacific Standard Time PST the time offset is either 7 or 8 depending upon daylight savings DHCP Enabled Options are Yes or No DHCP Valid Displays whether a valid DHCP server is detected on the device s network segment Options are Yes or No Sync Time button Synchronizes the encoder s time with the time of the specified Time Server 27 6 6 Advanced Page Use the Advanced page to view and configure advanced settings from the Channel and Device groups These settings include Advanced Status System Events Alarms and Statisti
6. HDMI only Displays the current Video Brightness and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values range from 128 to 127 Contrast HDMI only Displays the current Video Contrast and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values range from 0 to 255 Saturation HDMI only Displays the current Video Saturation and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values range from 0 to 255 Hue HDMI only Displays the current Video Hue and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values range from 128 to 127 6 4 2 2 Audio Input Control Source Displays the current Audio Source and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values are Balanced Unbalanced or Embedded HDMI depending upon the selected Video Source Note Excluding HDMI which is always supported only one unbalanced audio input source is supported at any one time If the Audio Connector is configured for unbalanced audio and plugged in the RCA audio inputs which are always unbalanced cannot be used at the same time and visa versa If two unbalanced audio inputs are connected at the same time the result will be undetermined audio and is not recommended Mute Balanced and Unbalanced audio sources only Displays the current Audio Mute and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values are Muted or Not Muted Pre Amp Balanced and Unbalanced audio sources only Displays the current Audio Pre Amp and al
7. Manual Key Update described below Manual Key Update This button allows the user to manually input Key Values for a selected module type and either update the values until the next reboot power cycle using the Update Keys button or save the values so that they are persistent after a reboot power cycle using the Save Keys button The Update and Save Keys buttons behave the same as the Update and Save buttons on the main page refer to section 6 2 The Browser Interface Main Page To manually update a modules key Purchase the desired module license from your sales representative and get a copy of the key Click the Manual Key Update button enter the new key value in the field for the selected module then click either the Update Keys or Save Keys button 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This section provides useful information to help you to resolve any difficulty you might have with your AVN441 7 1 Checking the Firmware It is important to know the version of the AVN441 firmware in order to troubleshoot the unit To find the firmware version of your AVN441 select one of the following methods 1 From the AVN441 Browser Interface pages navigate to the Device ID page refer to section 6 5 2 Device ID and the firmware version is shown 7 2 Support Should you require any technical assistance please contact your VSI reseller If your questions cannot be answered immediately your reseller will forward your queries through
8. Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 13 1 DNS_1 4 2 2 1 DNS_2 0 0 0 0 Time_Server 128 138 140 44 UTC_Offset 0 Stream Dest Addr 225 168 13 50 Stream Dest Port 1234 Video PID 0 Audio PID 0 PCR PID 0 PMT PID 0 31 6 7 3 Administration Users The Administration Users page displays all of the authorized users along with their respective passwords and user levels Use this page to add modify delete save and restore user settings x oe ae La Visionary Solutions Inc Levies Avene gt Amii Hep Logout Reboot ee ae ae Se SU Username Password Level sasas 3 Edit User Delete User 22000 EditUser Delete User Add User Save User Config Reset Default User Config Note The illustration above shows a System Users page with the Default Admin User along with two added users with Channel and Start Stop user level authorization respectively Edit User Click to change the Password and Level fields Once clicked the Edit User button changes to Update User After entering changes make sure to click the Update User button to save the changes for the user before clicking the Save User Config button to make the changes persistent Note The Default Admin User cannot be deleted or have its Username or User Level modified Only the Password may be changed Delete User Deletes the user Make sure to click the Save User Config button after deletion to
9. and DNS addresses and have access to the Internet If this is not an option use method 8 2 2 described below 39 8 2 1 Browser Interface To Determine Both the Current and Latest Version Information 1 Openthe Browser Interface 2 Navigate to the Administration Upgrade page refer to section 6 7 Administration Page This will display both the Current Version and Latest Version component information 8 2 2 Via the Internet To Determine the Latest Available Firmware Component Version 1 Openabrowser 2 Goto http www vsicam com _update avn4xx firmware updates 2 and look at the AVN4XX firmware table 8 3 Updating Firmware Components Each firmware component must be updated independently but not all components will always need to be updated The Root File System is the most likely to change and therefore the most likely to require updating If two or more image components need to be updated the updates must be performed in the following order Root File System Linux Kernel Boot Loader and Configuration Partition not currently implemented Warning Failure to upgrade the firmware components in the proper order can cause the AVN441 to become non operational and require that it be reprogrammed by VSI at customer s expense However only out of date components need to be updated For example if both the Root File System and the Boot Loader components are out of date you would update t
10. over by the Boot Loader The Linux Kernel is responsible for virtualizing access to the underlying hardware and controlling all of the running processes in the system 3 U Boot Boot Loader The U Boot Boot Loader Boot Loader is responsible for early system initialization and configuration It allows for updating and system configuration but is locked down to prevent system level accidents 4 Configuration Partition Not currently implemented Note Each top level AVN4XX firmware version is made up of three component images and each component image has it s own version information For example the top level firmware version AVN4XX 063 consists of the following component image versions Root File System 051 Linux Kernel 01A and U Boot 023 The same information is displayed in the AVN4XX Release Notes as AVNA4XX 063 UBAXX 023 LK4XX_01A BB4XX_00A VSIAXX_06C CFG4XX 051 RFS4XX 051 8 2 Firmware Component Versions In order to determine if a firmware upgrade is required you will need two pieces of information namely what is currently installed and what is available This is most easily done through the Browser Interface as you can view both the current versions and the latest versions that are available assuming the blade is configured with valid Gateway and DNS addresses and has access to the Internet Note In order for the blade to obtain the Latest Version Information it must be configured with valid Gateway
11. pre amp and volume See sections 2 1 1 AVN441 Front Panel and 6 4 2 2 Audio Input Control for additional information about unbalanced audio inputs External Device Connections The AVN441 includes a serial connection via an RJ 45 connector This connector can be used as an RS 232 port full duplex no hand shaking or an RS 422 full duplex port These ports allow the AVN441 to interface with external devices such as terminal emulation equipment Management and Configuration The AVN441is easy to access and configure through the Browser Interface and an optional AVN Control Protocol API is available for qualified customers TCP IP HTTP and other Internet related protocols are supported The Console Interface can be used for network configuration only IP Address Netmask Gateway and DNS and not general device control IPTV Media Processing Platform MPP Component The AVN441 is a component of the MPP from Visionary Solutions The MPP is a high density rack mountable blade system The MPP1700 platform holds up to 17 single slot encoder blades or a combination of dual and single slot blades The MPP200 has a single power source and can hold two single slot encoder blades or one dual slot blade Each MPP will incorporate a growing family of modules to support transport switching transcoding and monitoring of IPTV 1 2 Specifications Overview Also see Chapter 10 Technical Information Inputs and Outputs Component YPBPR RGB or Compo
12. the same subnet in order to see and configure it Note that if there is a DHCP server running on the PC disable it before connecting the AVN4XX 2 Using any Ethernet cable crossover or regular connect one end to Ethernet port on the AVN4XX and the other to the Ethernet port on the PC 3 Open the AVN4XX s browser interface a From the configuration PC open up a web browser b Type in the AVN4XX s default IP address 192 168 1 253 into the URL after the http and click Enter The resulting URL will look like http 192 168 1 253 c Login with the AVN4XX s username password admin admin by default Refer to Figure 1 below d Navigate to the Device Network Settings page From the main browser interface page click the Device button in the top row followed by the Network button in the left hand column Refer to Figure 2 4 Edit the AVN4XX s network settings as desired enter the IP address e g 192 168 1 45 Subnet Mask e g 255 255 255 0 Gateway e g 192 168 1 1 DNS Sever address e g 4 2 2 1 and make sure to set DHCP Enabled to No 5 Save the new settings by clicking the Save button in the left hand column 6 Reboot the unit by clicking the Reboot button link in the upper right hand corner see Figure 2 7 Finished The unit now has the new network settings Note It is recommended that the browser interface be used for managing the AVN after the initial network configuration Step 3 C
13. 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 xxXx XXX XXX is 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 AVN441 in Multicast streaming mode check the functional specifications of your network infrastructure to ensure that the Multicast stream will not create major traffic on your network Verify that your backbone switch supports Internet Group Messaging Protocol IGMP snooping which allows the core of your network to ignore the traffic streams that Multicasting may generate 3 2 IGMP Querying and IGMP Snooping IGMP is a session layer Layer 3 protocol used to establish membership in a Multicast group and can register a router to receive specific Multicast traffic Refer to RFC 1112 and RFC 2236 for inform
14. AVN441 h 264 IP Audio Video Node User s Manual 2012 Visionary Solutions Inc All rights reserved Please visit the support section of our web site at www vsicam com for manuals other documentation and software downloads Visionary Solutions Inc 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 T 805 845 8900 F 805 845 8889 www vsicam com December 22 2012 Revision 1 0 7 compatible with version 063 firmware About This Guide VSI recommends that you download the most recent version of this Manual from www vsicam com Legal Considerations Intellectual Property Rights Visionary Solutions Inc warrants that it or its licensors have good and clear title or right to manufacture and distribute the AVN441 free and clear of all liens and encumbrances No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the express written permission of Visionary Solutions Inc All rights title copyrights in and to the design firmware object and source code of the AVN441 belong exclusively to and are the property of Visionary Solutions Inc Limited Liability In no event shall Visionary Solutions Inc be liable whether in contract tort or otherwise to OEM or Customers for a any damages resulting from loss of use data or profits howsoever arising hereunder in relation to or in connection with Visionary Solutions Inc Software b any sp
15. E257717 EMC FCC Part 15 Class A or B MPP200 Class B EN55022 MPP1700 Class A EN55022 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 SAFETY EN60950 1 48 Glossary of Terms AAC AC AFF ARP AT ATSC AUX AV B Frames dB BNC CC CCTV CD cm CPU CRC CVBS DHCP DSCP DVI D ESD FEC fps FTP GND GMT Advanced Audio Coding Alternating Current Adaptive Frame Field per Picture Address Resolution Protocol Active Tunnel Advanced Television Systems Committee Auxiliary Audio Video Bi directional Frames pictures decibel Bayonet Neill Concelman connector Closed Captioning Closed Circuit Television Compact Disc centimeter Central Processing Unit Cyclic Redundancy Check Composite Video Broadcast Signal Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Differentiated Services Code Point Digital Visual Interface Digital only Electrostatic Discharge Forward Error Correction fields per second File Transfer Protocol Ground Greenwich Mean Time 49 GOP GPIO h 264 ms NTSC P Frames PAL PHY PID Group of Pictures General Purpose Input Output Video compression standard also known as MPEG 4 AVC Advanced Video Coding or MPEG 4 Part 10 High Definition High Definition Multimedia Interface Hyper Text Terminal Protocol Hertz Intracoded Frames pictures Input Output Internet Group Messaging Protocol Internet Protocol Television inch Internet Protocol kilobits per second 1 kbps 1 000
16. SAP Session Name and allows the editing of this parameter SAP session s name is often used or displayed in SAP aware applications SAP Session Info Displays the current SAP Session Info and allows the editing of this parameter SAP session s info is often used or displayed in SAP aware applications SAP Session Author Displays the current SAP Session Author and allows the editing of this parameter SAP session s author is often used or displayed in SAP aware applications SAP Session Copyright Displays the current SAP Session Copyright and allows the editing of this parameter SAP session s copyright is often used or displayed in SAP aware applications 24 SAP Session Keywords Displays the current SAP Session Keywords and allows the editing of this parameter SAP session s keywords can be used by SAP aware applications SAP Session Extra Data Displays the current SAP Session Extra Data and allows the editing of this parameter SAP session s extra data can be used by SAP aware applications 6 5 Device Page Use the Device pages to view and configure device descriptors name location comments and network information 6 5 1 Device Status Use the Device Status page to view the current device settings Settings cannot be changed from this page Visionary Solutions Inc Channel Device Advanced Administration Help Logout Reboot Product Code AVN441 3 Serial Number 189 N
17. ame AVN441 189 Location Anywhere ID Settings 3 NE 4 PALA FW Version AVN4XX 063 Slot ID 3 Comments ai IP Address 192 168 13 208 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 13 1 DNS 4 2 2 1 Network Settings Time Server 128 138 140 44 UTC Time Offset 0 Use DHCP Yes DHCP Valid Yes ID Settings Displays the current ID settings Product Code Serial Number Name Location Network Settings Displays the current network settings IP Address Netmask Gateway DNS Time Server UTC Time Offset Use DHCP and DHCP Valid 25 6 5 2 Device ID Use this page to configure the Device ID settings isionary Solutions Inc cme ee Aiino Hep Logo Reboot Product Code ti Serial Number t FW Version Slot ID Device Name Device Location Product Code read only and cannot be changed Serial Number read only and cannot be changed FW Version Firmware Version is read only and cannot be changed Slot ID read only and cannot be changed The Slot ID corresponds to the slot number of the chassis the blade currently occupies Device Name an editable character string used to help ID the device The device name can be up to 64 characters long Device Location an editable character string used to help describe the location of the device The device location can be up to 64 characters long Device Comments an editable character string used for general comments regarding the device
18. are Component Versions 39 8 2 1 Browser Interface To Determine Both the Current and Latest Version Information 40 8 2 2 Via the Internet To Determine the Latest Available Firmware Component Version i 40 8 3 Updating Firmware Components 40 8 3 1 General Firmware Component Update Procedure 41 8 3 2 Custom Firmware Component Update Procedure 42 Chapter 9 Unit Connections rrnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 43 9 1 Ethernet Connector 43 9 2 Ethernet Serial Connector _ ennn 43 9 3 HDMI Connell enei a a E i 44 9 4 Component RCA Video Connectors i 45 9 5 RCA Audio Connectors 45 9 6 Audio Terminal Block Connector 46 9 61 HPINOUIS sario e enna Ao anioni 46 9 6 2 Configuration i 46 Chapter 10 Technical Information eerennnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 47 10 1 Technical Specifications ii 47 10 2 Safety and Compliance Information nnne 48 Glossary Of Terms sissccsisisccsssisecvssinvactencenrsswndeasctitewenunsewivadavnneneeweien 49 Appendix A Quick Start Guide Installation 52 Contents AVN441 User s Manual vi Chapter 1 Introduction Visionary Solutions IPTV encoders can turn video from HDMI DVI D Component YPBPR or RGB or Composite sources into full screen full resolution Interne
19. ation on IGMP versions 1 and 2 Multicast aware switches are slowly making their way into the network cores for businesses and universities that have heavy traffic to move through their networks Multicast filtering is achieved by dynamic group control management By default all Multicast traffic should be blocked until requested by a Multicast group member Default behavior depends on switch manufacturer The master of the IGMP filter lists is the router or switch that is configured to act as the IGMP Querier The responsibility of the Querier is to send out IGMP group membership queries on a timed interval to retrieve IGMP membership reports from active members and to allow updating of the group membership tables A Layer 2 switch supporting IGMP Snooping can passively snoop on IGMP Query Report and Leave IGMP version 2 packets transferred between IP Multicast routers switches and IP Multicast hosts to determine the IP Multicast group membership IGMP snooping checks IGMP packets passing through the network picks out the group registration and configures Multicasting accordingly Without IGMP Querying Snooping Multicast traffic is treated in the same manner as a Broadcast transmission which forwards packets to all ports on the network With IGMP Querying Snooping Multicast traffic is only forwarded to ports that are members of that Multicast group IGMP Snooping generates no additional network traffic which significantly reduces
20. audio errors detected by the encoder Muxing Errors Displays the number of multiplexing muxing errors detected by the encoder 29 Fifo Overflow Displays the number of Fifo Overflows detected by the encoder Encoder Restarts Displays the number of times the encoder has had to restart because of a detected encoder error Stream Restarts Not currently used 6 7 Administration Page Use the Administration page to view and configure all administration related settings including Administration Configuration Data Admin Users initiate a Factory Default reset perform an Upgrade and manage Modules 6 7 1 Administration Status The Administration Status page is partially implemented 3 Visionary Solutions Inc Chamel _ Device _ Advanced Administration Configuration Settings 2 Users Settings 30 AVN441 User s Manual Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface 6 7 2 Administration Configuration The Administration Configuration Data page displays an overview of all the encoder s configured settings This page is read only isionary Solutions a EN MEG COLOR CODES Valid Invalid Read Only 777 ID Settings Platform Code AVN4XXHDb Product Code AVN441 Sub Product Code VSI Serial Number 189 Firmware Version AVN4XX 063 Slot ID 3 Name AVN441 189 Location Anywhere Comments Network Settings Use DHCP yes DHCP Valid yes IP Address 192 168 13 208
21. available online April 2013 Revision 1 0 4 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Introduction This document is intended to assist users in the initial configuration and setup of the AVN4XX series of encoders This document is NOT intended to provide installation instructions for either the AmiNet or other AVN products AVN2XX Equipment Required e 1 Blade card AVN420 AVN422 AVN441 or AVN443 e 1 MPP200 or MPP1700 Chassis with matching power supply e 1 Ethernet cable e 1 RJ45 to DB9 serial cable same as Cisco console cable only needed for initial configuration e 1 Video cable o AVN420 SVideo or Composite o AVN422 HDMI DVI D with adaptor cable o AVN441 HDMI DVI D with adaptor cable Component or Composite o AVN443 HDMI DVI D with adaptor cable or SDI e 1 Audio connector for balanced or unbalanced audio input or RCA audio cable unbalanced only for an AVN441 or AVN443 Step 1 Connect AVN4XX Hardware Note Itis important that the module be properly aligned with the slot guides before it is inserted into the appropriate slot on the chassis It is recommended that the user s line of sight be level with the middle of the backplane in order to see both slot guides clearly Install a VSI blade into the chassis as follows Caution Use proper ESD precautions when installing or removing a VSI
22. ay that are configured into the unit The factory default is 192 168 1 253 It is strongly recommended that the AVN441 be statically configured to a specific IP address This enables the AVN441 to be consistently found at the same address Prior to statically configuring the AVN441 check with your IT department and or make sure the IP address to be assigned is not in use by any other device on the LAN To assign a static IP address to the AVN441 follow these steps 1 Poweron the AVN441 blade and connect the console light blue and the network cables 2 Runa terminal emulation program such as TeraTerm to communicate via console refer to section 5 1 Establishing a Connection Use the following communication parameters Bits per second 38400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None 3 Press Enter to get the login prompt 4 Log in to the unit with the valid username password by default admin admin An unconfigured unit automatically starts the Network Configuration Wizard and will prompt the user to enter an IP Address Netmask Gateway and DNS Server Once the values have been entered the AVN441 should reboot and be accessible at its newly assigned address Type the unit s IP address into a browser http XXX XXX XXX XXX to bring up the AVN441 s Browser Interface refer to Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface For previously configured units press n and then Enter from the Console Inter
23. b Management Login Page Manage Device 14 3 Click Manage Device to open the web server authentication prompt The server 192 168 101 51 at Web Server Authentication requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name admin Password mn V Remember my password ar ene 4 Enter the Username and Password of the AVN441 and click the OK button The AVN441 Browser Interface menu will display 6 2 The Browser Interface Main Page Once you log in to AVN441 using your browser refer to the previous section you will be directed to the Browser Interface main page Navigation Panel Main Section Buttons 1 ae PTR TT 175 Source fill re EE Status HDMI x Auto sl p amp 59 94 Brightness 128 127 BI Contrast 0 255 EB Saturation 0 255 E Hue 128 127 o gt 128 gt 128 v Source fill Embedded HDMI 3 Pre Amp 0 24 db 2 F LINA Common Buttons Drop Down Box Options Information Icons 15 Navigation Panel Main Section Buttons gt pr p 4 Visionary Solutions Inc creme eee vene Aommisaten Bep Lng the 0 AVN422 1264 Encoder Channel Status Not Streaming Enable Stream Ss Oe TT TT a Source Il Format 2 Status 2 HDMI Auto 20
24. bits per second kilogram kilohertz Local Area Network Media Access Control Mega byte Megabits per second Megahertz Motion Picture Experts Group millisecond National Television Standards Committee USA Predicted Frames pictures Phase Alternating Line Europe Phase Alternating Line Europe Packet Identifier 50 PT PTZ QOS TCP IP RAM RCA RFC RFC 1112 RFC 2236 RTSP SAP SDI SMTP TOS TTL UDP VBI VDC Vrms Passive Tunnel Pan Tilt Zoom device Quality of Service Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Random Access Memory Radio Corporation of America Request for Comments Host Extensions for IP Multicasting Internet Group Management Protocol Version 2 Real Time Streaming Protocol based on Live555 Session Announcement Protocol Serial Digital Interface Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Type of Service Time to Live IP User Data Protocol Vertical Blanking Interval Volts Direct Current Volts Root Mean Square 51 Appendix A Quick Start Guide Installation Visionary Solutions Inc AVN4XX Quick Start Guide AVN420 AVN422 AVN441 and AVN443 AVN422 AVN441 AVN443 2013 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
25. blade to avoid damaging the unit s circuitry 1 Slide the blade open end first into the desired slot on the chassis until it plugs into the connector located on the backplane at the rear of the unit 2 Use the bottom ejector handle to securely seat the blade into the chassis and to properly mate the rear connectors The handle should lock closed when properly inserted to secure the unit 3 Tighten the captive thumb screw located at the top of the blade to provide a more secure mounting If desired an additional Phillips screw can be installed through the handle The Status LED will blink once per second when the blade is properly installed powered and operational 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 2 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Step 2 Initial AVN4XX Network Configuration In order to configure your AVN4XX blade you will first need to know some basic information about the network where it is going to be installed Specifically would you like the unit to be configured statically or set up to use DHCP If static addressing is used you will need to have an available IP address that you can use as well as a subnet mask default gateway and DNS server s It is highly recommended that you assign a static IP address to your AVN4XX because communicating and configuring a unit remotely over the network without having to use the serial console requ
26. cs 6 6 1 Advanced Status This feature is partially implemented SVETTA System Settings ma Event Settings Alarm Settings 6 6 2 Advanced System Not currently implemented 6 6 3 Advanced Events Use this page to display the internal Events log The events_old button is not currently implemented visionary Solutions Inc Advanced Administration Help Logout Reboot Wed Aug 10 21 16 52 2011 BOOTUP SERVICE System Startup Wed Ang 10 21 16 58 2011 STREAM DRV STREAM _MSG StreamerDOWN Wed Aug 10 21 16 58 2011 VFE_LDRV VFE_MSG VFE 1 DOWN update Wed Aug 10 21 16 58 2011 ENC DRV ENC_MSG EncoderDOWN Wed Aug 10 21 17 03 2011 VFE DRV VFE_MSG VFE 1 DOWN update Wed Aug 10 21 17 07 2011 VFE DRV VFE_MSG VFE 1 UP Wed Aug 10 21 17 08 2011 BOOTUP SERVICE Stream Start Wed Aug 10 21 17 08 2011 STREAM DRV STREAM MSG Streamer UP Wed Aug 10 21 17 09 2011 ENC DRV Streaming Started Wed Aug 10 21 51 07 2011 Browser x x x x Stream Stop Wed Aug 10 21 51 08 2011 STREAM DRV Streaming Stopped Wed Aug 10 21 51 08 2011 ENC DRV ENC_MSG EncoderDOWN Wed Aug 10 21 52 17 2011 Browser x x x x VFE Save Config Wed Aug 10 21 52 18 2011 Browser x x x x AFE Save Config Wed Aug 10 21 55 26 2011 Browser x x x x Encoder Reset Config m Syaitan Slauga 6 6 4 Advanced Alarm Not currently implemented 28 6 6 5 Advanced Statistics Di
27. e HDMI DVI D with adaptor cable Component YPbPr RGB or Composite ii Video Format from 1080p to 480i or Auto iii Audio Source Embedded HDMI Balanced or Unbalanced d AVN443 i Video Source HDMI DVI D with adaptor cable or SDI ii Video Format from 1080p to 480i or Auto iii Audio Source Embedded HDMI Balanced or Unbalanced valid video formats dependent upon optional purchased modules 720p 1080i 1080p 4 Configure the Encoding settings optional From the Channel gt Encoding page enter the desired values a AVN420 i Video Bitrate 100 4 000 kbps ii Video Size 720x480 down to 160x120 iii Audio Bitrate 8 to 384 kpbs iv Audio Format AAC or MPG b AVN422 AVN441 and AVN443 i Video Bitrate Mbps 6 20 for gt 1080i 4 20 for 720p and 2 10 for SD ii Audio Bitrate 32 to 384 kpbs iii Audio Format AAC or MPG HD Encode Note The minimum Video Bitrate value for 10801 is 6 000 kbps 6 Mbps which requires setting the Total Bitrate value to 7100 kbps The Video Bitrate is based upon the Total Bitrate minus the audio bitrate and some overhead 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 5 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN4XX Quick Start Guide 5 Configure the critical Stream Output Control setting Stream Destination From the Channel gt Stream page enter the desired stream destination value This setting controls where the encoder send
28. e Visionary Solutions Inc ee Help Logout Reboot Unrecognized internal machine state Upgrade May be Required or in Progress Kernel Update may be required if an RFS Update was performed Update the Kernel using Administration Upgrade Page 1 Open the Browser Interface 2 Navigate to the Administration Upgrade page refer to section 6 7 Administration Page 3 Determine which firmware components need updating by comparing the Current Version information to the Latest Version information 4 Click on the Upgrade Latest button for the firmware component to upgrade IMPORTANT Remember to upgrade the firmware components in order as described above in section 8 3 Updating Firmware Components 5 Select Yes when prompted to proceed with the component upgrade 6 Select OK when told to wait for the page to reload before proceeding 7 Wait 2 4 minutes depending upon the component for the unit to reboot and the Browser Interface to reload Note that when the reboot is complete the Browser Interface will open to either the Urecognized Internal Machine State page refer to 8 3 1 above or the Channel Status page depending upon which component update completes 41 8 3 2 Custom Firmware Component Update Procedure In the case that Internet connectivity is not available or that a firmware component version other than the latest released version from the standard location is desired use one of the follow
29. e to be changed 23 6 4 5 Channel SAP Page Use this page to configure the Channel Session Announcement Protocol SAP settings Visionary Solutions Inc Chamet _ Device _ Advanced Administration Help Logout Reboot SAP Enabled E Annouce Frequency B Scope B i No v 30 Seconds 32 es Session Name B Session Info E AVN441 189 AVN4XX HD h 264 Strea Session Author 2 Session Copyright i VSI Visionary Solutions Inc Session Keywords Session Extra Data a AVN4XXHD NOTE Stream must be stopped to make changes to settings on this page SAP Enabled Displays the current SAP Enabled status and allows the editing of this parameter When SAP is enabled Yes SAP announcements are broadcast over the network at the SAP announce frequency When SAP is disabled No no SAP announcements are broadcast over the network SAP Announce Frequency Displays the current SAP Announce Frequency and allows the editing of this parameter The SAP Announce Frequency determines how often in seconds the SAP announcement is broadcast The default value is 30 seconds SAP Scope Displays the current SAP Scope and allows the editing of this parameter SAP Scope determines how far the SAP broadcast will go on the network Scope as pertains to SAP is loosely defined It is network dependent and not always directly associated with network segments The default value is 32 SAP Session Name Displays the current
30. ecial indirect incidental or consequential damages even if Visionary Solutions Inc has been advised of the possibility thereof Visionary Solutions Inc s total liability in contract tort or otherwise arising out of in connection with or in relation to the Software or otherwise under this Agreement shall be limited to the amount paid to Visionary Solutions Inc or and authorized Visionary Solutions Inc reseller for the Visionary Solutions Inc Software or Hardware for a Customer in the 12 month period immediately preceding the event which has given rise to the liability The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology design and manufacturing Visionary Solutions Inc shall have no liability for any error or damages of any kind resulting from the use of this document Trademark Acknowledgements All trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners Visionary Solutions Inc Limited 12 Month AVN441 Warranty We appreciate your purchase of this Visionary Solutions Inc product We feel confident that in normal use it will provide years of satisfactory performance Visionary Solutions Inc warrants to the original user that the video equipment supplied by us will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase from Visionary Solutions Inc or an authorized reseller of Visionary Solut
31. er Unit IP Address a To configure the unit statically recommended enter the AVN s new IP address and press Enter b To enable DHCP on the unit enter 0 0 0 0 and press Enter Please Enter Unit Netmask Enter the AVN s new Netmask address commonly 255 255 255 0 and press Enter Please Enter Unit Gateway Enter the AVN s new Gateway address This value is critical for updating firmware as it enables the AVN to find the Internet and download updates as needed Please Enter DNS Server Enter the AVN s new DNS Server address commonly 4 2 2 1 and press Enter To restart the entire configuration press n lower case n followed by the Enter key 13 Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface Note The screen captures in this chapter may differ slightly than the menus on your AVN If you have any questions please contact VSI technical support 6 1 The Web Management Login Page The login page allows authorized users to login to the AVN441 Browser Interface pages using their Username and Password The default Username and Password are admin admin The AVN441 must be on a network in order to connect to its Browser Interface Once connected 1 Type the following URL http xxx xxx xxx xxx into your browser where the XXX XXX XXX XXX corresponds to the AVN441 IP address 2 Click Enter Go The AVN441 Web Management Login Page will display Visionary Solutions Inc Visionary Solutions Inc AVN441 We
32. er controls if and when a running playing stream gets automatically restarted stopped then started If set to 0 the stream will not be automatically restarted but will continue to play until stopped by the user If set to a value greater than zero the stream will be automatically restarted every X minutes where X equals the configured number The default value is 0 disabled Stream TTL This parameter controls the streams Time To Live TTL which is effectively the number of network hops that the stream will cross before dying For Unicast streams TTL values are defined as network segments which are effectively routers switches For Multicast streams the TTL value is more loosely defined as scope which is network dependent and not always directly associated with network segments The default value is 8 Stream QOS This parameter controls the stream Quality of Service QOS through a network Parameters PO through P2 are precedence bits 0 to 7 0 is highest D is a low delay request bit T is a high throughput request bit R is a high reliability request bit Any other scheme utilizing the setting of the upper 6 bits of the Type of Service TOS byte in the IP header may also be used Forward Error Correction FEC requires optional FEC Module For more information on licensing optional modules please refer to 6 7 6 Administration Modules Special Note The following FEC capabilities parameters ProMPEG FEC Column Co
33. es are AAC MPEG 2 AAC stereo or MPG MPEG 1 Layer Il stereo 6 4 4 Channel Stream Use this page to configure the Channel Stream Output Control visionar y Solutions Inc Co gt IA Amii Heip Logot Reboot SSS N Stream Mode B Stream Destination DI Transport Stream RTP 225 168 13 50 1234 Stream at Bootup fill Stream Kicker Il Stream Tri i Stream Qos 2 mese 0 lames fe Po EPI OPAD ETER Ex x ProMpeg FEC ia Column Count L Row Count D Packet Loss Simulation Disabled DB 10 v 0 0 AUX1 Destination 2 AUX2 Desio El 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NOTE Stream must be stopped to make changes to settings on this page Stream Mode Displays the current Stream Mode and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values are Transport Stream UDP 13818 1 MPEG 2 TS Default Transport Stream RTP 13818 1 MPEG 2 TS RTP encapsulation Stream Destination Displays the current Stream Destination and allows the editing of this parameter The format of this parameter is the destination IP address colon and then the destination port number XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX Stream at Bootup Displays the current Stream at Bootup time in seconds and allows editing of this parameter Possible values are 0 to 90 seconds Note that a value of 0 means Stream at Bootup will be disabled the AVN441 will not automatically start streaming upon boot up Stream Kicker This paramet
34. face to unlock the display and start the Network Configuration Wizard see step 5 above Units can be reconfigured at any time using the Console Interface as described in the previous step 10 Chapter 4 Operating the AVN441 The AVN441 has these control interfaces that you can use to operate and configure the AVN units e Browser Interface uses a browser interface e AVN Control Protocol Application Programming Interface AVNCP API available upon request from Visionary Solutions Inc The AVN s Console Interface may only be used to configure the unit s network settings IP Address Netmask Gateway and DNS This interface does NOT support general device control 4 1 AVN441 Console Interface For information on using the AVN441 Console Interface refer to Chapter 5 The Console Interface 4 2 AVN441 Browser Interface The AVN441 must be on a network in order to connect to its Browser Interface Once connected 1 Type the following URL http XXXJ2006XXX XXX into your browser where the XXX XXX XXX XXX corresponds to the AVN441 IP address 2 Click Enter Go The AVN441 Web Management Login Page will display 3 Enter the Username and Password of the AVN441 and click the Login button The AVN441 Browser Interface pages will display Refer to Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface for information about the Browser Interface pages and their functionality 4 3 AVN Control Protocol API For programmers who w
35. h configurable audio from 32 to 384 kbps with a 48 kHz sample rate Audio Inputs e Audio Terminal Block Connector Left and Right balanced audio maximum input level 1 Vrms Left and Right unbalanced audio maximum input level 1 Vrms e RCA Audio Two RCA audio connectors unbalanced L and R left and right Video Inputs One HDMI connector Three BNC connectors supporting Component YPBPR RGB or CVBS on the top Y G connector Network Connection One RJ 45 connector on dual connector twisted pair cable 10baseT or 100baseTX Fast Ethernet Serial Connector One RJ 45 connector on dual connector Closed Captioning CC CVBS SD only EIA 608 47 Forward Error Correction FEC SMPTE 2022 Pro MPEG FEC Code of Practice 3 Release 1 and 2 requires FEC module Power Supply Input 4 75 watts powered through the MPP chassis MPP200 Chassis 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Adapter MPP1700 Chassis 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Physical Dimensions Width 40 cm 1 6 in Depth 131 cm 5 2 in Height 175 cm 6 9 in Weight 230g or 0 51 Ib approximate Environmental Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F 10 2 Safety and Compliance Information This product can only be used in a VSI blade system Unintended use of this product or use with non VSI listed components is forbidden and violates safety approvals Safety Approval CE UL Listed I T E
36. he Open Network option under the Media menu d Inthe following dialog enter the AVN4XX s critical destination stream information from the browser interface Destination IP address and Port number see Step 3 5 above How this information is entered into the VLC varies based on the version of the player i For VLC versions 1 1 0 and above Enter udp xxx xxx xxx xxx yyyy where x represents the Destination IP address and y the Destination Port DO NOT FORGET THE sign ii For VLC versions between 1 0 0 and 1 1 0 Set the protocol to UDP and enter the Destination IP address and Port into the corresponding fields iii For VLC versions pre 1 0 0 Select the UDP RTP Multicast radio button and enter the Destination IP address and Port into the corresponding fields e Click the Play or OK button at the bottom the dialog to begin viewing 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 7 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Safety and Compliance Information A This product can only be used in a VSI blade system Unintended use of this product or use with non VSI listed components is forbidden and violates safety approvals Safety Approval UL Listed I T E E257717 Audio Terminal Block Connector Pinouts See the following paragraph for instructions on configuring the supplied audio terminal block connector supplied Right Ground Righ
37. he Root File System component first and the Boot Loader second The Linux Kernel which is not out of date in this example would not need to be updated If it did you would update it after the Root File System and before the Boot Loader Only one firmware component can be updated at a time Note Depending upon the blade s previous firmware version updating the U Boot components may cause the blade to acquire a new MAC address This means that DHCP configured units may acquire a new IP address and it may take statically configured blades up to three minutes to appear correctly in the ARP table 40 8 3 1 General Firmware Component Update Procedure In order to use these procedures the AVN441 needs to be on a network that has access to the Internet and all of the network settings including the Gateway and DNS addresses need to be configured correctly If this information is not configured correctly the device will not be able to download the required firmware files and the Upgrade buttons will be disabled Also note that while following the component update procedures the Browser interface may display the Unrecognized Internal Machine State page see below instead of the Channel Status page This is normal and simply indicates that one or more of the component images are incompatible with each other in their current state Finish the rest of the component updates as described and the device will return to its normal stat
38. id 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 and last octets 224 xxx xXX XXX and 239 xxx xXX xXX are 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 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 AVN4XX in Multicast streaming mode check the functional specifications of your network infrastructure to ensure that the Multicast stream will not create major traffic on your network Verify that your network supports Multicast IGMP streaming to insure proper filtering and routing of multicast traffic 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 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 6 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Step 4 Check the Enable Stream Checkbox 1 To begin encoding streaming check the Enable Stream checkbox in the upper right hand area of the title bar on any of the AVN4XX s Channel pages Channel gt I
39. ing procedures 1 Openthe Browser Interface 2 Navigate to the Administration Upgrade page refer to section 6 7 Administration Page and click on the Upgrade Custom Image button 3 From the Custom Upgrade page specify the following values a The firmware image component to update b The HTTP URL to specify where the firmware component is located and c The MD5 checksum URL to specify where the MD5 checksum is located 4 Click on the Upgrade Latest button for the firmware component to upgrade IMPORTANT Remember to upgrade the firmware components in order as described above in section 8 3 Updating Firmware Components 5 Select Yes when prompted to proceed with component upgrade 6 Select OK when told to wait for the page to reload before proceeding 7 Wait 2 4 minutes depending upon the component for the unit to reboot and the Browser Interface to reload Note that when the reboot is complete the Browser Interface will open to either the Urecognized Internal Machine State page refer to 8 3 1 above or the Channel Status page depending upon which component update completes 42 Chapter 9 Unit Connections 9 1 Ethernet Connector D 5 Function TX TX RX RX OO ooN I o a A Oj N gt Shield Ground View is looking into the connector 9 2 Ethernet Serial Connector D 5 Function RS422 TX RS422 TX RS232C TXD Signal Grou
40. ink is established It will blink to indicate activity Tx or Rx 7 Ethernet Connector an RJ 45 network connector 10 100 Tx 8 10 100 LED indicates the speed of the connection It will illuminate green when the link is 100 Mbit and will remain off for 10 Mbit connections 9 BNC Connectors x3 provide input for component YPBPR or RGB video sources RCA video connections supported via adapters 10 RCA Connectors x2 provides inputs for right and left unbalanced audio sources Note Excluding HDMI which is always supported only one unbalanced audio input source is supported at any one time If the Audio Connector is configured for unbalanced audio and plugged in the RCA audio inputs which are always unbalanced cannot be used at the same time and visa versa If two unbalanced audio inputs are connected at the same time the result will be undetermined audio and is not recommended See 2 3 Blade Installation and Removal for information on how to install the AVN441 into an MPP chassis 2 1 2 Shipping Inventory Your AVN441 is shipped with the following e One AVN441 blade e One captive screw to use for installing the blade into the handle if desired e Three 3 RCA to BNC adapters female to male e One Factory Default Jumper e One Wiedenmuler terminal block connector for audio connections e One Installation Guide see Appendix A Quick Start Guide Installation 2 2 The MPP1700 The Media Proces
41. ions Inc Visionary Solutions Inc s obligation under this warranty shall be to the repair including any necessary parts and the cost of labor connected therewith or at its option the exchange or the refund of the purchase price of any video equipment that is determined by us to have a manufacturing defect within the warranty period Replacement parts furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a period equal to the unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of Visionary Solutions Inc including but not limited to acts of nature improper installation misuse lack of proper maintenance accident voltage fluctuations and unauthorized repairs or modifications This warranty becomes void in the event serial numbers are altered defaced or removed Visionary Solutions Inc reserves the right to make changes in the design or make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring obligations to install the same on products previously manufactured The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Visionary Solutions Inc neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligations or liabilities in connection wi
42. ires that you know the unit s IP address The AVN4XX encoders ship with DHCP turned on by default If there is no DHCP server on the network the encoder defaults to IP address 192 168 1 253 To assign a static IP address to your device use one of the following two methods Method I Console Interface recommended method 1 Connect the serial cable between the serial port of the AVN4XX blade and a COM port on your PC typically the COM1 port The AVN4XX blade uses an RJ 45 to DB9 F serial cable shipped with the MPP chassis See the appropriate AVN4XX user s manual for information on that particular blade 2 Launch a terminal emulation program such as TeraTerm google teraterm download a Create Open a new serial connection b Specify the PC port you are connected to typically COM1 click OK c Configure the Port Settings as follows Bits per second 38400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Click OK d Press Enter to get the login prompt for the encoder Log in to the unit with the Username Password The default values are admin admin If the unit has not been previously configured the Network Connection Wizard automatically appears and prompts you to enter values for the IP Address Netmask Gateway and DNS If the unit has been previously configured and you are not prompted to enter new network settings type a lower case m into the console interface and click Enter This will bring up
43. ish to integrate AVN control functionality into their own applications the AVN Control Protocol API offers all the hooks needed Contact support vsicam com for AVN441 API documentation Available to prequalified customers only 11 Chapter 5 The Console Interface Note The Console Interface can only be used for device network configuration and cannot be used for general device control For general device control please use either the Browser or API interface The AVN441 Console Interface may be used to configure the unit s network settings 5 1 Establishing a Connection 1 Connectthe serial cable between the serial port of the AVN441 and a COM port on your PC typically tte COM1 port The AVN441 uses an RJ 45 to DB9 F serial cable shipped with the MPP chassis 2 Launch a terminal application such as TeraTerm google teraterm download a Create Open a new serial connection b Specify the PC port you are connected to typically COM1 click OK c Configure the Port Settings as follows Bits per second 38400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Click OK d Press Enter to get the login prompt for the encoder 3 Log in to the unit with the Username Password The default values are admin admin 4 After valid authentication the Console Interface will display on your monitor 5 The first time you log on you will need to configure your network settings see 5 1 1 nitial Networ
44. k Configuration Settings 5 1 1 Initial Network Configuration Settings An AVN441 is considered to be either configured or unconfigured depending upon previous actions Anunconfigured unit does not have any network configuration settings When the Console Interface is opened for the first time the Network Configuration Wizard automatically appears and prompts the user to enter four pieces of information the IP Address Netmask Gateway and DNS Server values A configured unit is one where the network configuration settings have been entered and saved When the Console Interface is opened on a configured unit it will display the basic network information about the unit and that it is in a Locked state To change any of the current values the user will need to unlock the Console Interface and activate the Network Connection Wizard Doing this will automatically resets the network configuration settings back to the unconfigured state 12 If any typing errors occur during the configuration steps just press the Enter key and re enter the desired values 5 1 2 Using the Network Configuration Wizard 1 Open the Console Interface using your terminal application see 5 1 Establishing a Connection a If configuring an unconfigured unit the Network Configuration Wizard appears or b Press n lower case n followed by the Enter key to unlock the display and open the Network Configuration Wizard Please Ent
45. l Encoding 21 6 4 3 1 Encoding Control 22 6 4 4 Channel Stream 22 6 4 5 Channel SAP Page 24 6 5 Device Page ne Ghai alienare 25 6 5 1 Device Status 25 6 5 2 Device lD Lnr runde after ete 26 6 5 3 Device Network 27 6 6 Advanced Page cialda 28 6 6 1 Advanced Status 28 6 6 2 Advanced System 28 6 6 3 Advanced Events an aar E AA AENEA ERa 28 6 6 4 Advanced Alarm 28 6 6 5 Advanced Statistics i 29 6 6 5 1 System Statistics eceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeesseeeeeneees 29 6 6 5 2 Video Input Statistics ii 29 6 6 5 3 Encoding Statistics ii 29 6 7 Administration Page _ 30 6 7 1 Administration Status i 30 6 7 2 Administration Configuration 31 6 7 3 Administration Users naa a a 32 6 7 4 Administration FactDef eee eeneeeeeeennneeeeeeesaeeeeeeeaaes 33 6 7 5 Administration Upgrade 33 6 7 6 Administration Modules 35 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 37 7 1 Checking the Firmware 37 20 SUPPE 2 37 7 3 Factory Default Settings 37 Chapter 8 Field Upgrade ssrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnr 39 8 1 Firmware Component Overview 39 8 2 Firmw
46. les allow FEC support and image resolutions to be configured up to 720p 1080i with 1080p 24 support or full 1080p at 60 fields per second The total bit rate can be configured from 4 to 20 Mbps for HD and 2 to 10 Mbps for SD The audio compression is either AAC 32 to 384 kbps audio encoding average bitrate or MPEG 1 Layer Il 32 to 384 kbps audio encoding with up to 48 kHz sample rate e Forward Error Correction FEC For superior image quality and reliability in the most demanding network video environments the AVN441 with an optional FEC module incorporates SMPTE 2022 Pro MPEG FEC Code of Practice 3 Releases 1 and 2 This allows FEC enabled receivers to monitor the stream and recover missing packets e Closed Captioning The AVN441 allows Closed Captioning of SD signals using the Composite input only EIA 608 is supported e Video Inputs The AVN441 includes three BNC connectors for Component YPBPR RGB or Composite input via Y G and one HDMI input DVI D with optional adaptor cable for connecting video and audio source equipment Audio Inputs A terminal block connector provides audio inputs for Balanced and Unbalanced connections This allows for easy onsite connections regardless of the cabling outputs of the audio source There are also two RCA audio connectors L R which support only unbalanced connections and the HDMI input can carry audio as well The AVN441 features user control of audio parameters including mute
47. lock closed when properly inserted to secure the unit 3 Tighten the captive thumb screw located at the top of the blade to provide a more secure mounting 4 If desired an additional Phillips screw can be installed through the handle 5 The Status LED will blink once per second when the blade is properly installed powered and operational To remove a VSI blade 1 Loosen the mounting screw at the top of the blade 2 If installed loosen the additional Phillips screw in the ejector handle 3 Press the red tab on the bottom of the ejector handle to unlock the blade 4 Pull down on the handle and pull the blade out of its slot away from the chassis 2 4 Minimum Connections Installation The minimum connections to the AVN441 should include a video source connected to the HDMI or SDI video inputs and an RJ 45 LAN connection to the Ethernet connector To connect the AVN 1 Connectthe cable from the desired video source to its appropriate connector 2 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet RJ 45 connector The other end of the Ethernet cable should be connected to a switch or hub on your LAN network Chapter 3 Connecting to the Network 3 1 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
48. lows the editing of this parameter Possible values range from 0 to 24 dB Volume Balanced and Unbalanced audio sources only Displays the current Audio Volume and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values range from 64 to 24 dB 6 4 3 Channel Encoding Use this page to configure the Channel Encoding settings fisionary Solutions Inc Channel _ Device _ Advanced Help Logout Reboot Total Bitrate 2 Video Bitrate 2 5000 20000 7328 Kbps 4000 18000 6120 Kbps Arona A Video Aspect Ratio fl A Force 16 9 Aspect Ratio bal Audio Bitrate I j Andio Format lil 32 384 128 Kbps MPG gt i NOTE Stream must be stopped to make changes to settings on this page 21 6 4 3 1 Encoding Control Total Bitrate Displays the Total Bitrate audio and video bitrates combined and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values vary depending upon the Video Input Format and selected Audio Bitrate Video Bitrate Displays the current Video Bitrate This value cannot be modified directly but is based upon the Total Bitrate and selected Audio Bitrate values Audio Bitrate Displays the current Audio Bitrate and allows the editing of this parameter Possible value ranges are dependent upon audio format MPEG or AAC with both ranges currently from 32 to 384 kbps Audio Format Displays the current Audio Format and allows the editing of this parameter Possible valu
49. mage components need to be updated the updates 33 must be performed in the order specified above 1 Root File System 2 Linux Kernel 3 Boot Loader and 4 Configuration Partition Warning Failure to upgrade the firmware components in the proper order can cause the AVN441 to become non operational and require that it be reprogrammed by VSI at customer s expense However only out of date components need to be updated For example if both the Root File System and the Boot Loader components are out of date update the Root File System component first and the Boot Loader second The Linux Kernel which is not out of date in this example would not need to be updated If it did update it after the Root File System and before the Boot Loader Visionary Solutions Inc em oe OAvaned Vaio Hep Logout Reboot Component Installed Version Latest Released Version Actions Root File System RFS4XX_051 RFS4XX_051 Upgrade Latest Linux Kerel LK4XX_01A LK4XX_01A Upgrade Latest x Upgrade Custom Image U Boot Boot Loader UB4XX_023 UB4XX_023 Upgrade Latest Configuration Partition CFG4XX_051 CFG4XX_ 051 Component Displays the current firmware component name Installed Version Displays the current firmware component version information Latest Available Version Displays the most current firmware component version available Note The Latest Available Version column and Upgrade Latest buttons are
50. main viewing area provides a general overview of the major channel settings including Audio and Video Inputs Encoding Settings and Stream Control Except for the Enable Stream option as specified above settings cannot be changed from this page 19 6 4 2 Channel Input Use the Channel Input page to configure both the audio and video inputs HDMI v Auto v Brightness 128 127 Contrast 0 255 Saturation 0 255 RI Hue 128 127 M 0 gt 128 128 Source fill Mute 2 Embedded HDMI OTMUTED Pre Amp 0 24 db 2 Volume 64 24 db 6 4 2 1 Video Input Control Source Displays the current Video Source and allows the editing of this parameter Possible values are HDMI Component YPBPR Component RGB or CVBS via Y G Closed Captioning CC is available on CVBS inputs only Available options for CC are disabled or EIA 608 Format Displays the current Video Format and allows the editing of this parameter If Auto is selected the AVN detects the input video format and the Video Format is automatically adjusted for proper encoding Status Displays the Video Format status detected on the selected input Note that if no video is detected or if the detected video input is encrypted or in an unlicensed format the Status value will display this fact For more on licensing of different formats 720p 10801 1080p please refer to 6 7 6 Administration Modules Brightness
51. nd GPIO RS232C RXD RS422 RX RS422 RX Shield Ground OO CO NI DI oO A W N View is looking into the connector Pin 1 Alternate View 43 9 3 HDMI Connector Pin Function 1 TMDS Data2 2 TMDS Data2 Shield 3 TMDS Data2 4 TMDS Data1 5 TMDS Data1 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 7 TMDS Data0 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 9 TMDS Data0 10 TMDS Clock 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock 13 CEC 14 Reserved N C on device 15 SCL 16 SDA 17 DDC CEC Ground 18 5 V Power max 50 mA 19 Hot Plug Detect 6 144 12 10 8 Type A Female HDMI View is looking into the connector 44 9 4 Component RCA Video Connectors Pin Function 1 Y Luminance 2 Ground N N Pin Function 1 Pp Blue 2 Ground Pin Function 1 Pr Red 2 Ground N View is looking into the connector 9 5 RCA Audio Connectors Pin Function 1 Right Red 2 Ground N N Pin Function 1 Left White 2 Ground View is looking into the connector 45 9 6 Audio Terminal Block Connector 9 6 1 Pinouts See the following paragraph for instructions on configuring the supplied Audio terminal block connector supplied Pin Function 1A
52. nput Encoding Stream or SAP See Figure 4 below Figure 4 Enable Stream checkbox checked with successful streaming If successful the word Streaming will show in parenthesis next to the Stream Enable checkbox as shown in Figure 4 above If there is no video or invalid video detected the AVN4XX will not stream even if the Enable Stream checkbox is checked Step 5 View Decode the AVN4XX Stream The AVN4XX 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 To find out how to configure and view AVN generated streams using Amino STBs set top boxes and VLC Media Player please review the following support documentation 1 AmiNet STB hardware decoders For instructions on configuring AmiNet hardware decoders for use with the AVN4XX see the Amino Configuration Manual click here or at the following URL http www vsicam com core downloads Amino 140 VSI Configuration Manual pdf VLC Media Player a Toget the free VLC Media Player software decoder go to http www videolan org and download the VLC media player current version Once installed configure the decoder to receive the AVN generated stream c Select t
53. onfigure the AVN4XX for Streaming 1 Enter the IP Address for the AVN4XX blade http xxx xxx xxx xxx into your favorite browser to bring up the blade s web interface Log in using the units username password admin admin by default Visionary Solutions Inc AVN4XX Web Management Login Page Username admin Password eeeee Login J Clear a a Figure 1 Web Interface Login 2 The IP Address Netmask Gateway and DNS info should have already be configured however if necessary this information can be changed from the Device gt Network page 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 4 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Help Logout Reboot Subnet Mask Gateway J255 1255 DHCP Enabled DHCP Valid No v NOTE A system reboot is required for Network changes to take effect Figure 2 Web Interface Device Network page 3 Configure the critical Audio and Video Input settings Video Source Video Format and Audio Source From the Channel gt Input page setting options dependent upon blade type enter the correct input values a AVN420 i Video Source Svideo or Composite ii Video Format NTSC or PAL iii Audio Source Balanced or Unbalanced b AVN422 i Video Source HDMI DVI D with adaptor cable ii Video Format from 1080p to 480i or Auto iii Audio Source Embedded HDMI Balanced or Unbalanced c AVN441 i Video Sourc
54. only enabled if the encoder blade is properly configured for a given network valid Gateway and DNS and has the ability to request data firmware components from the public Internet Actions Upgrade Latest This button causes the corresponding component to be upgraded to the latest version After each upgrade the AVN441 automatically reboots Upgrade Custom Image This button is for advanced users only and requires specific component files in order to work properly IMPORTANT Improper use of this option can seriously impair the functionality of the AVN441 requiring it to be returned to VSI for repair at the customer s expense 34 6 7 6 Administration Modules The Administration Modules page displays the modules that are currently available including the name key value and license status for each module If a module is not currently licensed the Key Value field displays no key and the License Status field displays unlicensed If a module is licensed the Key Value field displays the password place holders and the License Status field displays license ok The modules can be updated automatically or manually Visionary Solutions Inc em Dees Advanesani Vadim Help Logout Reboot Module Name Key Value License Status PITTTTTI II III IAA SI AAA AAA 2000020000200 0000002000000200000000 Auto Key Update Manual Key Update In order to purchase a new module license contact you
55. pe Brightness 128 127 BI Contrast 0 255 IR Saturation 0 255 M Hue csm 0 gt 128 128 0 gt lt Source E Mute Balanced v NOT MUTED v Pre Amp 0 24 db 2 Volume 64 24 alm NE 00 gt Common Buttons Drop Down Box Information Icons Options The Main Section Buttons provide quick access to the four main sections for the AVN s Browser Interface These sections always display across the top of the page Channel Device Advanced and Administration Refer to the sections that follow for a description of each of these sections and their sub pages Each main section provides access to a number of Sub pages which are listed along the left hand side of each page As each sub page is selected the main viewing area will change and offer additional page options Note The following buttons may display on several of the pages but will only apply to the settings on the page where they appear Setting changes on other pages will need to be saved separately Update The Update button changes the device s settings to those currently displayed on the page Only settings displayed on the page are updated Updated settings are not saved to the device s memory and will be lost after a reboot Save The Save button both updates the current page s settings to the device and saves them to memory Saved settings are persistent and will be used after a reboot Default The Default button changes and updates
56. pping Inventory 5 22 The MPP1700 gagne saka 5 2 2 1 MPP1700 Front Panel Slots 6 2 3 Blade Installation and Removal 6 2 4 Minimum Connections Installation 7 Connecting to the Network servnnnnnnnnnnnnvvnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnn 8 3 1 Unicast and Multicast Transmissions over the Network 8 3 2 IGMP Querying and IGMP Snooping__ ii 8 3 3 DHCP IP Configuration i 9 3 4 Static IP Configuration Recommended Configuration 9 Operating the AVN441 rrnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 11 4 1 AVN441 Console Interface 11 4 2 AVN441 Browser Interface i 11 4 3 AVN Control Protocol API 11 The Console Interface ssrnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 12 5 1 Establishing a Connection 12 5 1 1 Initial Network Configuration Settings 12 5 1 2 Using the Network Configuration Wizard 13 Using the Browser Interface gt 14 6 1 The Web Management Login Page 14 6 2 The Browser Interface Main Page i 15 6 3 Browser Interface Tree Menu 18 6 4 Channel Page i 19 6 4 1 Channel Status mme 19 6 4 2 Channel Input 20 6 4 2 1 Video Input Control eeeeecececeeeeeeeeeesteeeeteneees 20 6 4 2 2 Audio Input Control i 21 6 4 3 Channe
57. r sales representative Once purchased the license key is added to an online database You can select either the Auto or Manual Key Update buttons to active the module Forward Error Correction This module allows the AVN441 to use FEC when the stream mode is set to Transport Stream RTP See section 6 4 4 Channel Stream for information on setting the stream mode and configuring the FEC parameters 720P HD Resolution This module allows encoding for the following video input formats 720p 59 94 60 720p50 1080i HD Resolution This module allows encoding for the following video input formats 1080p 24 1080i 59 94 60 1080i 50 720p 59 94 60 720p 50 1080p HD Resolution This module allows encoding for the following video input formats 1080p 60 1080p 24 10801 59 94 60 1080i 50 35 720p 59 94 60 720p 50 Auto Key Update This button instructs the AVN441 to update the module status by checking against an online database To auto update a module s keys Purchase the desired module license s from your sales representative Click the Auto Key Update button The keys will be updated automatically assuming the device is configured properly to reach the Internet Note In order for the blade to obtain the latest module license information it must be configured with valid Gateway and DNS addresses and have access to the Internet If this is not an option use the
58. s the stream and is therefore a critical component to successful streaming The Stream Destination consists of two parts the Destination IP address underlined in Figure 3 and the Destination Port number underlined in Figure 3 separated by a colon 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 Address shown Figure 3 is a multicast address starts with 225 and viewable to multiple users on the network The Destination Port is an arbitrary number above 1024 that is matched when configuring channels on a hardware or software decoder The factory default destination port number is 1234 VSI recommends using an even number for the port Stream Destination 2 225 168 3 45 1234 Destination IP Address Destination Port Figure 3 Stream Destination Example 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 start a Unicast stream by setting the destination IP address and port on the AVN equal to the destination s values To view the stream at multiple concurrent locations set the AVN s destination IP address to a val
59. sing Platform MPP 1700 is a high density rack mount blade chassis used in VSI IPTV applications Slots 1 17 on the chassis can be filled with any VSI blade product Slots 18 and 20 can be filled with power supplies At least one of the power supply slots must be filled and for dual redundant power supply support both power supply slots must be populated 2 2 1 MPP1700 Front Panel Slots T CEEE BK Mu NW WW WW pk MN WM NM WM M NM bk O O O O O O 09 D100 O O O O O D O O O 0 0 DO 0 0 6 20 6 0 11 12 13 14 15 16 nl 0 0 0 0 0 123 4 5 6 7 8 Power Suppl Blade Slots Slots T ni 2 3 Blade Installation and Removal Note Itis important that the module be properly aligned with the slot guides before it is inserted into the appropriate slot on the chassis Itis recommended that the user s line of sight be level with the middle of the backplane in order to see both slot guides clearly Install a VSI blade into the chassis as follows Caution Use proper ESD precautions when installing or removing a VSI blade to avoid damaging the unit s circuitry 1 Slide the blade open end first into the desired slot on the chassis until it plugs into the connector located on the backplane at the rear of the unit 2 Use the bottom ejector handle to securely seat the blade into the chassis and to properly mate the rear connectors The handle should
60. site VBS CVBS via Y G 3 x BNC connectors RCA supported via adaptors HDMI or DVI D with optional adaptor cable Terminal block audio connector for Balanced and Un Balanced Stereo RCA Stereo Audio RJ 45 Ethernet 10 100 Tx RJ 45 Serial RS 232C or RS 422 Video Resolutions Module Video Bitrate Input Format Hz Required Mbps h 264 Profile HD 1080p 50 59 60 1080p60 6 20 High Profile Level 4 0 1080p 23 24 10801 6 20 High Profile Level 4 0 1080i 50 59 60 10801 6 20 High Profile Level 4 0 720p 50 59 60 720p 4 20 High Profile Level 4 0 SD 576i 50 None 2 10 Main Profile Level 3 0 480i 59 None 2 10 Main Profile Level 3 0 HD Video Encoding SD Video Encoding Dimensions Weight Environmental Power Input h 264 MPEG 4 AVC Compression High Profile at level 4 HP L4 4 Mbps to 20 Mbps h 264 MPEG 4 AVC Compression Main Profile at Level 3 MP L3 2 Mbps to 10 Mbps WxDxH 40 cm x 131 cm x 175 cm 1 6 in x 5 2 in x 6 9 in 230 g or 0 51 Ib approximate Operating Temperature 10 C to 50 C 14 F to 122 F DC Input 4 75 watts MPP200 Chassis 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Adapter MPP1700 Chassis 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Closed Captioning CC Composite SD EIA 608 only Forward Error Correction FEC Audio Encoding Security Compliance SMPTE 2022 Pro MPEG FEC Code of Practice 3 Release 1 and 2 requires FEC module MPEG 1 Layer Il stereo 32 384 kbps wi
61. splays System Video Input and Encoding Statistics since the last power cycle reboot or Factory Default reset Nes dl p s4 Visionary Solutions Inc Help Logout Reboot System Uptime 45 58 15 Video Uptime 45 57 58 Streaming Uptime 0 00 00 System Temperature 35 degrees C Lowest Temperature 124 degrees C Highest Temperature 35 degrees C Sync Loss 0 Stream Restarts 0 Video Errors 0 Audio Errors 0 Muxing Errors 0 Fifo Overflows 0 Encoder Restarts 0 Stream Restarts 0 The Clear button sets all the stats back to zero or appropriate values 6 6 5 1 System Statistics System Uptime Displays the amount of time the encoder system has been powered on Video Uptime Displays the amount of time the encoder has detected good video Streaming Uptime Displays the amount of time the encoder has been streaming System Temperature Displays the current encoder system temperature Lowest Temperature Displays the lowest registered temperature Highest Temperature Displays the highest registered temperature 6 6 5 2 Video Input Statistics Sync Loss Displays the number of times No Video is reported while streaming Stream Restarts Displays the number of times a stream had to be stopped and restarted because of a video input error 6 6 5 3 Encoding Statistics Video Errors Displays the number of video errors detected by the encoder Audio Errors Displays the number of
62. t Balanced Audio Negative Right Balanced Audio Positive B z GND B Pin i i i View is looking into the connector Configuration The following describes how to configure the audio terminal block connector 1 Cut and strip the wires on the cable that will connect to your audio source The strip length should be approximately 1 4 inch long 2 For each connection insert a small object such as a screw driver into the terminal block s latch in order to open the wire clamp Insert each wire into its wire clamp 4 Release the latch allowing the wire clamp to close 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 8 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com
63. t Protocol IP digital video in real time The AVN441 encodes high or standard definition video in an h 264 stream MPEG 4 Part 10 AVC It is used in a Media Processing Platform MPP a high density rack mount system Plug a video source directly into the blade plug into the network via the RJ 45 connection and stream real time high or standard definition video over your LAN or WAN The MPP with AVN441 blades is suitable for all applications requiring cost effective low bit rate high or standard definition video distribution over IP networks 1 1 Features e Modular Flexibility The AVN441 features modular firmware architecture which lowers the base price by allowing the user to purchase only those features they need at the moment while at the same time maintaining the flexibility to upgrade in the future as requirements change The list of optional add on modules currently include 720p 1080i with 1080p 24 support 1080p 60 and Forward Error Correction FEC e Superior Audio Video Quality h 264 MPEG 4 Part 10 AVC hardware compression and Visionary Solutions optimized transmission technology provide a high or standard definition full frame rate IP video stream The stream can be viewed by an unlimited number of clients on a LAN or WAN provided that bandwidth is available Image resolutions are configurable based upon purchased modules The base model includes 480i SD encoding with Closed Captioning CC support Optional modu
64. th a sample rate of up to 48 kHz MPEG 2 Advanced Audio Code AAC stereo 32 384 kbps with a sample rate of up to 48 kHz Administrators can create and modify accounts for authorized users as well as allow anonymous viewing CE UL Listed I T E E257717 EMC FCC Part 15 Class A or B MPP200 Class A EN55022 MPP1700 Class A EN55022 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 SAFETY EN60950 1 Chapter 2 Hardware 2 1 Product Description 2 1 1 AVN441 Front Panel ETHERNET a eec _c06000 1 suonnjo Kuevolsin gt 59 PP NAY ATUS LINK ACT YIG 1 Audio Connector provides support for right left balanced and unbalanced audio See Chapter 9 Unit Connections for terminal block pinout information 2 HDMI Connector provides input for HDMI video sources 3 Video LED indicates the state of the video input signal It will illuminate solid green when a valid video source is detected for the selected video input It will blink at a speed of 4 times per second when the unit is properly encoding video 4 Serial Connector an RJ 45 connector which allows RS 232C full duplex no handshaking and RS 422 full duplex communication See Chapter 9 Unit Connections for pinout information 5 Status LED blinks once every second when properly installed powered and operational 6 Link Act LED indicates the status of the Ethernet link It will illuminate solid green when a 10 or 100 Mbit Ethernet l
65. th the sale of its products In no event shall Visionary Solutions Inc or its authorized resellers be liable for special or consequential damages arising from the use of its products or any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond its control IN THE U S A SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE PREVIOUSLY STATED LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Customer Obligations The original dated bill of sale should be retained as proof of purchase and must be presented to the Visionary Solutions Inc or a Visionary Solutions Inc Authorized Service Center when this equipment is to be serviced under the provisions of this warranty The cost of transportation to and from the Authorized Service Center is the responsibility of the user How to Obtain Warranty Service Should this equipment require warranty service you may obtain specific information on how to obtain this service by directly contacting Visionary Solutions Inc or the reseller who sold you this equipment Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 INIFOGUELON c ca 1 134 Features avarter ea 1 1 2 Specifications Overview _ i 2 HardWare iaia 4 2 1 Product Description u s aria aria rali 4 2 1 1 AVN441 Front Panel i 4 2 1 2 Shi
66. the Multicast traffic passing through your switch If your network distribution core does not support IGMP Querying Snooping the AVN streams will still function as designed but your network may be subjected to high traffic loads and condensed collision domain due to the broadcasting action used by the older switch or hub If this is the case you may wish to isolate the streaming nodes within the network so that the streams may be viewed without crossing the normal network traffic along its path Otherwise for a general performance improvement you may consider upgrading your network core to a switch that is Multicast aware 3 3 DHCP IP Configuration The AVN441 has Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP enabled as the factory default If your network has a DHCP server on it the AVN441 will automatically acquire an IP address If the AVN441 is not able to find a DHCP server it will default to the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway that are configured into the unit The factory default IP address is 192 168 1 253 To disable or enable DHCP on the AVN441 use either the Console Interface refer to section 5 1 Establishing a Connection or the Browser Interface refer to section 6 5 3 Device Network To assign a static IP address for the AVN441 refer to the following section 3 4 Static IP Configuration Recommended Configuration If the AVN441 is not able to find a DHCP server it will default to the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gatew
67. the Network Configuration Wizard and allow you to enter new values If you make a mistake before you have finished entering all of the new values you can press CTRL C to cancel the process and log in again to restart the Network Configuration Wizard a Enter the IP Address i To configure the unit for DHCP 1 Make sure the network supports DHCP 2 Enter 0 0 0 0 3 You will be prompted for a backup IP address in the event that DHCP fails Enter a static IP address e g 192 168 1 253 ii To statically configure the unit enter the IP address e g 192 168 1 45 b Enter the Subnet Mask e g 255 255 255 0 c Enter the Default Gateway e g 192 168 1 1 d Enter the DNS Server Address e g 4 2 2 1 5 Once the initial Network Identification data is entered the blade will reboot and should be accessible at its newly assigned location from a web server Make sure to connect the audio video and network cables to the blade 6 Exit the terminal emulation program and disconnect the serial cable if it is no longer needed 2060 Alameda Padre Serra Suite 100 Santa Barbara CA 93103 3 Tel 805 845 8900 Fax 805 845 8889 www vsicam com AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Method II Web Interface 1 Forthe PC that is going to do the AVN4XX network configuration assign an IP address on the one subnet e g 192 168 1 100 Since the AVN4XX will default to 192 168 1 253 if it cannot find a DHCP server it requires a PC on
68. the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response If you are connected to the Internet you can e Download user documentation Go to www vsicam com downloads e Find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database Search by product category or phrases Go to www vsicam com faqs e Report problems to VSI support staff by sending an email to support vsicam com e Visit the Customer Support section of the VSI web site at www vsicam com 7 3 Factory Default Settings This procedure provides a way to reset the AVN441 configurations back to the factory default settings which may be necessary or desirable in certain circumstances If restoring the Factory Default it is recommended that it be performed through the Browser Interface as described in section 6 7 4 Administration FactDef The unit will reboot to its Factory Default settings Note that a Factory Reset causes all of the settings including the network settings to be reset to Factory Default values Performing a Factory Default reset will restore the DHCP settings to DHCP On causing the unit to acquire a new IP address If there is no DHCP server available on the network segment the AVN441 will automatically reset to default IP address 192 168 1 253 However if necessary possibly due to lack of ability to communicate with the unit due to misconfiguration a hardware reset procedure is provided below 37 To return the AVN441 to the Factory Default settings
69. the device s settings to their default values Only the settings displayed on the current page are updated to default values For example if the current page is Channel Encoding only the encoding settings will be returned to their default 16 values Video Bitrate Video Size etc Default values are updated but not saved If the default settings are to be saved after a reboot you will need to click the Save button after clicking the Default button 2 The question mark button next to many settings opens a context sensitive help file with details about the setting The available values for each feature display in the Drop Down Box for that parameter 17 6 3 Browser Interface Tree Menu The following table provides a menu tree overview of the Browser Interface s main sections and their sub sections Browser Interface Menu Tree Channel Page gt Status gt Enable Stream Input gt Enable Stream Update Save Default Encoding gt Enable Stream Update Save Default Stream gt Enable Stream Update Save Default SAP gt Enable Stream Update Save Default Device Page gt Status ID gt Update Save Default Network gt Update Save Default Sync Time Advanced Page gt Status System Under Development Events Displays the unit s event log Alarms Under Development Stats Displays the current System and Video Input sta
70. tistics Administration Page gt Status Config Displays the unit s settings Users gt Add User Save User Config Reset Default User Config Edit User Delete User FactDef Factory Default Upgrade Modules 18 6 4 Channel Page Use the Channel page to view most of the device s channel stream settings including inputs encoding and destination parameters 6 4 1 Channel Status Visionary Solutions Inc Channel __ Device _ Advanced Help Logout Reboot Video Input Source HDMI Fomisi Anio 720p 59 94Hz ok E Source Embedded HDMI Audio Mute No Audio Input 4 e PreAmp 0 db Volume 0 0 db Total Rate 7328000 bps Video Rate 6120000 bps Encoder Settings Force 16x9 no n Audio Rate 128000 bps Audio Mode MPEG Stream Format Transport Stream UDP Stream Destination 225 168 13 50 1234 Stream at Bootup 10 Seconds F Stream Kicker 0 Minutes i Stream Control r Stream TTL 8 Stream QOS 0x00 AUXI Destination 0 0 0 0 0 gt AUX2 Destination 0 0 0 0 0 The Channel Status page displays the current status Streaming or Not Streaming and allows the user to check the Enable Stream option If the Enable Stream option is enabled checked the AVN441 will stream when a valid video source is detected If no video or an invalid video source is detected streaming will stop When this option is disabled not checked the AVN441 will not stream The
71. unt L Row Count D and Packet Loss Simulation are only available with Transport Stream RTP stream mode ProMpeg FEC Displays the current ProMpeg FEC Enabled status and allows the editing of this parameter Available options are Disabled 1D Column only or 2D Column Row Column CountL Displays the current Column Count L value and allows editing of this parameter Possible values are 1 to 10 L represents the number of Columns in the packet matrix Row Count D Displays the current Row Count D value and allows editing of this parameter Possible values are 4 to 10 Note that value of Row Count D actually represents the length of Columns in the packet matrix not Rows Packet Loss Simulation Packet Loss simulation allows testing of the FEC by removing M N original data packets from the outgoing stream forcing the usage of FEC packets for recovery For example To drop one out of every thousand packets thus forcing FEC to work to recover them set the first number M to 1 and the second value N to 1000 The Packet Loss Simulation value will look like 1 1000 The valid ranges for testing are 0 lt Mx lt L where L is the column count value and 0 lt N lt 5000 AUX1 Destination Displays the destination IP address and port for Auxiliary Stream 1 and allows the value to be changed AUX2 Destination Displays the destination IP address and port for Auxiliary Stream 2 and allows the valu

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