Visionary Solutions AVN 422 h.264 IP Audio Video Node, MPP 1700, MPP 200 Media Processing Platform User’s Manual

AVN422 h.264 IP Audio Video Node
User’s Manual
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May 11, 2013
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Replacement parts furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a
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nature, improper installation, misuse, lack of proper maintenance, accident, voltage
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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................... 1
1.1 Features ........................................................................................... 1
1.2 Specifications Overview ................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Hardware .............................................................................. 4
2.1 Product Description .......................................................................... 4
2.1.1 AVN422 Front Panel .............................................................. 4
2.1.2 Shipping Inventory ................................................................. 4
2.2 The MPP1700 ................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 MPP1700 Front Panel Slots .................................................. 5
2.3 Blade Installation and Removal ........................................................ 5
2.4 Minimum Connections Installation .................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Connecting to the Network ................................................ 7
3.1 Unicast and Multicast Transmissions over the Network ................... 7
3.2 IGMP Querying and IGMP Snooping ............................................... 7
3.3 DHCP IP Configuration ..................................................................... 8
3.4 Static IP Configuration (Recommended Configuration) .................... 8
Chapter 4 Operating the AVN422 ...................................................... 10
4.1 AVN422 Console Interface ............................................................. 10
4.2 AVN422 Browser Interface ............................................................. 10
4.3 AVN Control Protocol (API) ............................................................ 10
Chapter 5 The Console Interface ....................................................... 11
5.1 Establishing a Connection .............................................................. 11
5.1.1 Initial Network Configuration Settings .................................. 11
5.1.2 Using the Network Configuration Wizard ............................. 12
Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface ............................................ 13
6.1 The Web Management Login Page ................................................ 13
6.2 The Browser Interface Main Page .................................................. 14
6.3 Browser Interface Tree Menu ......................................................... 16
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6.4 Channel Page ................................................................................. 17
6.4.1 Channel Status .................................................................... 17
6.4.2 Channel Input ...................................................................... 18
6.4.2.1 Video Input Control ............................................... 18
6.4.2.2 Audio Input Control ............................................... 19
6.4.3 Channel Encoding ............................................................... 19
6.4.3.1 Encoding Control ................................................... 19
6.4.4 Channel Stream ................................................................... 20
6.4.5 Channel SAP Page .............................................................. 21
6.5 Device Page ................................................................................... 23
6.5.1 Device Status ....................................................................... 23
6.5.2 Device ID ............................................................................. 24
6.5.3 Device Network .................................................................... 25
6.6 Advanced Page .............................................................................. 26
6.6.1 Advanced Status .................................................................. 26
6.6.2 Advanced System ................................................................ 26
6.6.3 Advanced Events ................................................................. 26
6.6.4 Advanced Alarm .................................................................. 27
6.6.5 Advanced Statistics ............................................................. 27
6.6.5.1 System Statistics ................................................... 27
6.6.5.2 Video Input Statistics ............................................. 27
6.6.5.3 Encoding Statistics ................................................ 27
6.7 Administration Page ....................................................................... 28
6.7.1 Administration Status ........................................................... 28
6.7.2 Administration Configuration ................................................ 29
6.7.3 Administration Users ............................................................ 30
6.7.4 Administration FactDef ........................................................ 31
6.7.5 Administration Upgrade ....................................................... 31
6.7.6 Administration Modules ....................................................... 33
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 35
7.1 Checking the Firmware ................................................................... 35
7.2 Support ........................................................................................... 35
7.3 Factory Default Settings ................................................................. 35
Chapter 8 Field Upgrade .................................................................... 37
8.1 Firmware Component Overview ..................................................... 37
8.2 Firmware Component Versions ...................................................... 37
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8.2.1 Browser Interface: To Determine Both the Current and Latest
Version Information ............................................................. 38
8.2.2 Via the Internet: To Determine the Latest Available Firmware
Component Version ............................................................. 38
8.3 Updating Firmware Components .................................................... 38
8.3.1 General Firmware Component Update Procedure .............. 39
8.3.2 Custom Firmware Component Update Procedure ............... 40
Chapter 9 Unit Connections .............................................................. 41
9.1 Ethernet Connector ........................................................................ 41
9.2 Ethernet Serial Connector .............................................................. 41
9.3 HDMI Connector ............................................................................. 42
9.4 Audio Terminal Block Connector .................................................... 43
9.4.1 Pinouts ................................................................................. 43
9.4.2 Configuration ....................................................................... 43
Chapter 10 Technical Information ..................................................... 44
10.1 Technical Specifications ................................................................ 44
10.2 Safety and Compliance Information .............................................. 45
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................... 46
Appendix A – Quick Start Guide Installation .................................... 49
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Visionary Solutions' IPTV encoders can turn video from HDMI or DVI-D sources into full-screen,
full resolution, Internet Protocol (IP) digital video in real time.
The AVN422 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 AVN blades is
suitable for all applications requiring cost-effective, low bit rate, high or standard definition video
distribution over IP networks.
1.1 Features
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Modular Flexibility. The AVN422 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).
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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. Optional
modules 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 II (32 to 384 kbps audio
encoding) with up to 48 kHz sample rate.
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Forward Error Correction (FEC). For superior image quality and reliability in the most
demanding network video environments, the AVN422, 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.
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Video Inputs. The AVN422 includes one HDMI input (DVI-D with optional adaptor cable) for
connecting video and audio source equipment.
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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. The HDMI input can carry audio as well. See sections 2.1.1
AVN422 Front Panel and 6.4.2.2 Audio Input Control for additional information about
unbalanced audio inputs.
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External Device Connections. The AVN422 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 AVN422 to interface with external devices
such as terminal emulation equipment.
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Management and Configuration. The AVN422is 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.
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IPTV Media Processing Platform (MPP) Component. The AVN422 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 HDMI or DVI-D with optional adaptor cable
Terminal block audio connector for Balanced and Un-Balanced Stereo
RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 Tx
RJ-45 Serial RS-232C or RS-422
Video Resolutions
Input Format @ Hz
HD 1080p @ 50/59/60
1080p @ 23/24
1080i @ 50/59/60
720p @ 50/59/60
SD 576i @ 50
480i @ 59
Module
Required
1080p60
1080i
1080i
720p
None
None
Video Bitrate
(Mbps)
6–20
6–20
6–20
4–20
2–10
2–10
HD Video Encoding h.264 MPEG-4 AVC Compression
High Profile at level 4 (HP@L4)
4 Mbps to 20 Mbps
SD Video Encoding h.264 MPEG-4 AVC Compression
Main Profile at Level 3 (MP@L3)
2 Mbps to 10 Mbps
Dimensions
WxDxH
20 cm x 131 cm x 175 cm
(0.8 in. x 5.2 in. x 6.9 in.)
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High Profile Level 4.0
High Profile Level 4.0
High Profile Level 4.0
High Profile Level 4.0
Main Profile Level 3.0
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Weight
140 g or 0.31 lb (approximate)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
10ºC to 50ºC (14ºF to 122ºF)
Power Input
DC Input 4.75 watts
– MPP200 Chassis 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz Adapter
– MPP1700 Chassis 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Forward Error Correction (FEC)
SMPTE-2022 Pro-MPEG FEC Code of Practice # 3, Release 1 and 2
(requires FEC module)
Audio Encoding
MPEG-1 Layer II stereo, 32–384 kbps, with 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
Security
Administrators can create and modify accounts for authorized users, as
well as allow anonymous viewing.
Compliance
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
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Chapter 2 Hardware
2.1 Product Description
2.1.1 AVN422 Front Panel
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5
6
7
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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 link 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.
2.1.2 Shipping Inventory
Your AVN422 is shipped with the following:
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One AVN422 blade
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One captive screw to use for installing the blade into the handle if desired
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One Factory Default Jumper
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One Wiedenmuler terminal block connector for audio connections
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One Installation Guide (see Appendix A – Quick Start Guide Installation)
2.2 The MPP1700
The Media Processing 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
Power Supply
Slots
Blade Slots
2.3 Blade Installation and Removal
Note:
It is 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.
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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 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 AVN422 should include a video source connected to the HDMI
(DVI-D with optional cable adaptor) video input, and an RJ-45 LAN connection to the Ethernet
connector.
To connect the AVN:
1. Connect the cable from the HDMI video source to the HDMI input 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.
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Chapter 3 Connecting to the 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, then you would start a Unicast stream by setting the
destination IP address and port on the AVN equal to the destination's values. If you want to view
the stream at multiple concurrent locations, then you would set the AVN's destination IP address
to a valid Multicast IP address (224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255).
Note that while the Multicast IP address range is from 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255, the first octet
(224.xxx.xxx.xxx) is 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 AVN422 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 information 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.
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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 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 AVN422 has Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled as the factory default. If
your network has a DHCP server on it, the AVN422 will automatically acquire an IP address. If
the AVN422 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 AVN422, 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 AVN422, refer to the following section.
3.4 Static IP Configuration (Recommended Configuration)
If the AVN422 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 is 192.168.1.253.
It is strongly recommended that the AVN422 be statically configured to a specific IP address.
This enables the AVN422 to be consistently found at the same address. Prior to statically
configuring the AVN422, 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 AVN422, follow these steps:
1. Power on the AVN422 blade and connect the console (light blue) and the network cables.
2. Run a 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).
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5. An unconfigured unit automatically starts the Network Configuration Wizard, and will prompt
the user to enter an IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS Server.
6. Once the values have been entered, the AVN422 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 AVN422’s Browser Interface (refer to Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface).
7. For previously configured units, press “n” and then Enter from the Console Interface to
unlock the display and start the Network Configuration Wizard (see step 5 above).
8. Units can be reconfigured at any time using the Console Interface as described in the
previous step.
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Chapter 4 Operating the AVN422
The AVN422 has these control interfaces that you can use to operate and configure the AVN
units:
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Browser Interface – uses a browser interface.
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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 AVN422 Console Interface
For information on using the AVN422 Console Interface, refer to Chapter 5 The Console
Interface.
4.2 AVN422 Browser Interface
The AVN422 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 AVN422 IP address.
2. Click Enter/Go. The AVN422 Web Management Login Page will display.
3. Enter the Username and Password of the AVN422 and click the Login button. The AVN422
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 wish to integrate AVN control functionality into their own applications,
the AVN Control Protocol (API) offers all the "hooks" needed. Contact [email protected] for
AVN422 API documentation. Available to prequalified customers only.
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Chapter 5 The Console Interface
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 AVN422 Console Interface may be used to configure the unit’s network settings.
5.1 Establishing a Connection
1. Connect the serial cable between the serial port of the AVN422 and a COM port on your PC
(typically the COM1 port). The AVN422 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 Initial
Network Configuration Settings).
5.1.1 Initial Network Configuration Settings
An AVN422 is considered to be either configured or unconfigured depending upon previous
actions.
— An unconfigured 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.
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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.
2. Please Enter 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.
3. Please Enter Unit Netmask: Enter the AVN’s new Netmask address, commonly
255.255.255.0, and press Enter.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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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 AVN422 Browser Interface pages using
their Username and Password. The default Username and Password are admin/admin.
The AVN422 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 AVN422 IP address.
2. Click Enter/Go. The AVN422 Web Management Login Page will display.
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3. Click Manage Device to open the web server authentication prompt.
4. Enter the Username and Password of the AVN422 and click the OK button. The AVN422
Browser Interface menu will display.
6.2 The Browser Interface Main Page
Once you log in to AVN422 using your browser (refer to the previous section), you will be directed
to the Browser Interface main page.
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 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
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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.
– 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.
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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 >
Device Page >
Advanced Page >
Status >
Enable Stream
Input >
Enable Stream
Update
Save
Default
Encoding >
Enable Stream
Update
Save
Default
Stream >
Enable Stream
Update
Save
Default
SAP >
Enable Stream
Update
Save
Default
Status
ID >
Update
Save
Default
Network >
Update
Save
Default
Sync Time
Status
System – Under Development
Events – Displays the unit’s event log.
Alarms – Under Development
Stats – Displays the current System and Video
Input statistics.
Administration Page >
Status
Config – Displays the unit’s settings
Users >
Add User
Save User Config
Reset Default User Config
Edit User
Delete User
FactDef (Factory Default)
Upgrade
Modules
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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
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 AVN422 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 AVN422
will not stream.
The 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.
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6.4.2 Channel Input
Use the Channel Input page to configure both the audio and video inputs.
6.4.2.1 Video Input Control
Source – Displays the current Video Source, HDMI. Note that DVI-D can be used as a video
source with an adaptor cable.
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, 1080i, 1080p), please refer
to 6.7.6 Administration Modules.
Brightness – Displays the current Video Brightness and allows the editing of this parameter.
Possible values range from –128 to 127.
Contrast – Displays the current Video Contrast and allows the editing of this parameter. Possible
values range from 0 to 255.
Saturation – Displays the current Video Saturation and allows the editing of this parameter.
Possible values range from 0 to 255.
Hue – Displays the current Video Hue and allows the editing of this parameter. Possible values
range from –128 to 127.
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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,
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 allows 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.
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 values are: AAC (MPEG-2 AAC stereo) or MPG (MPEG-1 Layer II stereo).
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6.4.4 Channel Stream
Use this page to configure the Channel Stream Output Control.
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 AVN422 will not automatically start streaming upon boot up).
Stream Kicker – This parameter 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 P0 through P2 are precedence bits (0 to 7, 0 is highest). D is a low delay request bit.
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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
Count 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 Count L – 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<=M<=L (where L is the column count value) and 0<=N<=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 value to be changed.
6.4.5 Channel SAP Page
Use this page to configure the Channel Session Announcement Protocol (SAP) settings.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
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).
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6.5.2 Device ID
Use this page to configure the Device ID settings.
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. Comments can be up to 256 characters long.
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6.5.3 Device Network
Use this page to configure the Device Network settings.
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.
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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 Statistics.
6.6.1 Advanced Status
This feature is partially implemented.
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.
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6.6.4 Advanced Alarm
Not currently implemented.
6.6.5 Advanced Statistics
Displays System, Video Input, and Encoding Statistics since the last power cycle, reboot, or
Factory Default reset.
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.
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Audio Errors – Displays the number of audio errors detected by the encoder.
Muxing Errors – Displays the number of multiplexing (muxing) errors detected by the encoder.
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.
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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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.
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 AVN422 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 AVN422 must have a valid Gateway IP
address configured and be on a network that has access to the Internet.
The AVN422 has four firmware components:
1. Root File 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
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likely to require updating. If two or more image/components need to be updated, the updates
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 AVN422 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.
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 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 AVN422 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 AVN422, requiring it to be returned to VSI for
repair at the customer’s expense.
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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.
In order to purchase a new module license, contact your 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 AVN422 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
— 720p 50
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
— 1080i 59.94/60
— 1080i 50
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— 720p 59.94/60
— 720p 50
Auto Key Update – This button instructs the AVN422 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 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.
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
This section provides useful information to help you to resolve any difficulty you might have with
your AVN422.
7.1 Checking the Firmware
It is important to know the version of the AVN422 firmware in order to troubleshoot the unit. To
find the firmware version of your AVN422, select one of the following methods:
1. From the AVN422 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 the appropriate
channels to ensure a rapid response.
If you are connected to the Internet, you can:
•
Download user documentation. Go to www.vsicam.com/downloads/.
•
Find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database. Search by product, category, or
phrases. Go to www.vsicam.com/faqs/.
•
Report problems to VSI support staff by sending an email to: [email protected].
•
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 AVN422 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 AVN422 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.
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To return the AVN422 to the Factory Default settings:
1. Remove the AVN422 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 AVN422
blade's PCB, near the Ethernet connector.
3. Place a 100 mil jumper/shunt (one is provided with AVN422) on the Factory Default 2 pin
vertical header.
4. With the chassis powered on, insert the AVN422 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.
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8.1 Firmware Component Overview
The AVN422 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. Root File 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 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 "AVN4XX_063: (UB4XX_023,
LK4XX_01A, BB4XX_00A, VSI4XX_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 and DNS addresses and have access to the
Internet. If this is not an option, use method 8.2.2 described below.
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8.2.1 Browser Interface: To Determine Both the Current and Latest Version
Information
1. Open the 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. Open a browser.
2. Go to 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 AVN422 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 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, 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.
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8.3.1 General Firmware Component Update Procedure
In order to use these procedures, the AVN422 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 state.
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.
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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 following
procedures.
1. Open the 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.
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Chapter 9 Unit Connections
9.1 Ethernet Connector
Pin
Function
1
TX+
2
TX-
3
RX+
4
5
6
RX-
7
8
9
Shield Ground
View is looking into the connector.
9.2 Ethernet Serial Connector
Pin
Function
1
RS422 TX+
2
RS422 TX-
3
RS232C TXD
4
Signal Ground
5
GPIO
6
RS232C RXD
7
RS422 RX-
8
RS422 RX+
9
Shield Ground
View is looking into the connector.
Alternate View.
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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
Type A (Female) HDMI
View is looking into the connector.
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9.4 Audio Terminal Block Connector
9.4.1 Pinouts
See the following paragraph for instructions on configuring the supplied Audio terminal block
connector (supplied).
Pin
Function
1A
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
View is looking into the connector.
9.4.2 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.
3. Insert each wire into its wire clamp.
4. Release the latch allowing the wire clamp to close.
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Chapter 10 Technical Information
10.1 Technical Specifications
h.264 Stream Information:
•
Video: h.264 MPEG-4 AVC Compression
Input Format @ Hz
HD 1080p @ 50/59/60
1080p @ 23/24
1080i @ 50/59/60
720p @ 50/59/60
SD 576i @ 50
480i @ 59
•
Module
Required
1080p60
1080i
1080i
720p
None
None
Video Bitrate
(Mbps)
6–20
6–20
6–20
4–20
2–10
2–10
h.264 Profile
High Profile Level 4.0
High Profile Level 4.0
High Profile Level 4.0
High Profile Level 4.0
Main Profile Level 3.0
Main Profile Level 3.0
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 with configurable audio from 32 to 384 kbps with a 48 kHz sample rate
Audio Input:
•
Audio Terminal Block Connector:
— Left and Right balanced audio, maximum input level 1 Vrms
— Left and Right unbalanced audio, maximum input level 1 Vrms
Video Input:
— One HDMI connector (DVI-D supported with adaptor cable)
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
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
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Physical Dimensions:
— 20 cm (0.8 in.)
— Depth: 131 cm (5.2 in.)
— Height: 175 cm (6.9 in.)
Weight:
— 140 g or 0.31 lb (approximate)
Environmental:
— Operating Temperature 10ºC to 50ºC (14ºF to 122ºF)
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. 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
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Glossary of Terms
AAC
Advanced Audio Coding
AC
Alternating Current
AFF
Adaptive Frame/Field per Picture
ARP
Address Resolution Protocol
AT
Active Tunnel
ATSC
Advanced Television Systems Committee
AUX
Auxiliary
AV
Audio Video
B Frames
Bi-directional Frames (pictures)
dB
decibel
BNC
Bayonet Neill-Concelman (connector)
CC
Closed Captioning
CCTV
Closed Circuit Television
CD
Compact Disc
cm
centimeter
CPU
Central Processing Unit
CRC
Cyclic Redundancy Check
CVBS
Composite Video Broadcast Signal
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DSCP
Differentiated Services Code Point
DVI-D
Digital Visual Interface - Digital only
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge
FEC
Forward Error Correction
fps
fields per second
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
GND
Ground
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
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GOP
Group of Pictures
GPIO
General Purpose Input/Output
h.264
Video compression standard, also known as
MPEG-4 AVC (Advanced Video Coding) or
MPEG-4 Part 10
HD
High Definition
HDMI
High Definition Multimedia Interface
HTTP
Hyper Text Terminal Protocol
Hz
Hertz
I Frame
Intracoded Frames (pictures)
I/O
Input/Output
IGMP
Internet Group Messaging Protocol
IPTV
Internet Protocol Television
in.
inch
IP
Internet Protocol
kbps
kilobits per second (1 kbps =1,000 bits per second)
kg
kilogram
kHz
kilohertz
LAN
Local Area Network
MAC
Media Access Control
MB
Mega byte
Mbps
Megabits per second
MHz
Megahertz
MPEG
Motion Picture Experts Group
ms
millisecond
NTSC
National Television Standards Committee (USA)
P Frames
Predicted Frames (pictures)
PAL
Phase Alternating Line (Europe)
PHY
Phase Alternating Line (Europe)
PID
Packet Identifier
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PT
Passive Tunnel
PTZ
Pan Tilt Zoom (device)
QOS
Quality of Service
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
RAM
Random Access Memory
RCA
Radio Corporation of America
RFC
Request for Comments
RFC 1112
Host Extensions for IP Multicasting
RFC 2236
Internet Group Management Protocol, Version 2
RTSP
Real Time Streaming Protocol, based on Live555
SAP
Session Announcement Protocol
SDI
Serial Digital Interface
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
TOS
Type of Service
TTL
Time to Live (IP)
UDP
User Data Protocol
VBI
Vertical Blanking Interval
VDC
Volts Direct Current
Vrms
Volts Root Mean Square
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Appendix A – Quick Start Guide Installation
Appendix A – Quick Start Guide Installation
Visionary Solutions, Inc.
AVN4XX Quick Start Guide
(AVN420, AVN422, AVN441, and AVN443)
AVN420
AVN441
AVN422
AVN443
©2013 Visionary Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

Please visit the support section of our website at www.vsicam.com for
manuals, other documentation, and software downloads.

This is a Quick Start Guide only and NOT the full User’s Manual. Current
user manuals are available online.
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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

1 Blade card (AVN420, AVN422, AVN441, or AVN443)

1 MPP200 or MPP1700 Chassis with matching power supply

1 Ethernet cable

1 RJ45 to DB9 serial cable (same as Cisco console cable, only needed for initial configuration)

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
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:
It is 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 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.
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.
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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) requires 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.
3. Log in to the unit with the Username/Password. The default values are: admin/admin
4. 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 ‘n’ into the console interface and click Enter. This will bring up 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.
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Method II – Web Interface
1. For the 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 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: Configure 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 unit’s username/password (admin/admin by
default).
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> Network page.
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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> 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 Source – 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> 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 >=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 1080i 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.
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5. Configure the critical Stream Output Control setting (Stream Destination). From the
Channel>Stream page, enter the desired stream destination value. This setting controls where the
encoder sends 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.
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 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 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.
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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> Input, Encoding, Stream or
SAP). See Figure 4 below.
Figure 4 Enable Stream checkbox checked with successful streaming
2. 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
2. VLC Media Player:
a. To get the free VLC Media Player software decoder, go to http://www.videolan.org/ and
download the VLC media player (current version).
b. Once installed, configure the decoder to receive the AVN generated stream.
c. Select the Open Network… option, under the Media menu.
d. In the 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.
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AVN4XX Quick Start Guide
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: 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).
Pin
1A
2A
3A
4A
1B
2B
3B
4B
Function
Right Ground
Right Balanced Audio Negative
Right Balanced Audio Positive
Right Unbalanced Audio
Left Ground
Left Balanced Audio Negative
Left Balanced Audio Positive
Left Unbalanced Audio
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.
3. Insert each wire into its wire clamp.
4. Release the latch allowing the wire clamp to close.
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