VADDIO AV Bridge User Manual

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Page 1 ™ AV B ADDIO RIDGE USB/IP Streaming Appliance Part Numbers: 999-8210-000: AV Bridge (North America) 999-8210-001: AV Bridge (International) © 2012 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Toll Free: 800-572-2011 ▪ Phone: 763-971-4400 ▪ FAX: 763-971-4464 ▪ vaddio.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Image: Rear Panel Connector and Features ..............................6 First Time Set-up with the AV Bridge: ..................................6 Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge ............................. 7 Diagram: A small Lecture Capture System ..............................7 Installation Instructions: ......................................8 Diagram: Connecting the AV Bridge ................................
Page 4: Overview
RTSP and HLS (Apple’s variant on HTTP streaming) and encodes H.264 video with AAC Audio. The Ethernet port also provides access to internal web pages for control, set-up and updating the AV Bridge. Use the AV Bridge in lecture/capture recording applications to “bridge” video and audio signals into a PC for storage, editing, rebroadcasting meetings or worship services and retrofit existing meeting rooms by simply plugging a USB cable into a Host PC or connecting to an IP network.
Page 5: Unpacking
6) Power/Reset Button: System reset for the A/V Bridge. 7) Input LED Indicators: Depicts the current video (HDMI, HD, or SD) and audio input selection and signal characteristics - Unbalanced (High-Z) or Balanced (Low-Z). Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 5 of 36...
Page 6: Image: Rear Panel Connector And Features
Bridge facilitates the use of PC-Based lecture/capture, recording, editing, distribution or Unified Communications (UC) software within group meeting spaces. It is important to note that the audio and video can work together as inputs to the AV Bridge or can be used separately depending on the requirements of the installation.
Page 7: Diagram: The Simple Way To Look At Av Bridge
Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge The AV Bridge “bridges” the A/V signals into the PC for applications like lecture capture, storage for later playback, editing, distribution and other programs that can manipulate the content that the AV Bridge provides.
Page 8: Installation Instructions
In this case a ProductionVIEW HD with HD-22 Cameras is connected to the HD-YPbPr input. Step 3: Connect the Audio Content Source(s) to the AV Bridge. In this case, a mixer and really good mics are connected using the balanced audio inputs.
Page 9: Compatibility
PC and the AV Bridge to negotiate and use for any specific application. Typically, the highest resolution possible between both the PC and AV Bridge is used. However, not all OS and application combinations are typical. Some applications are assigned to a lower value, or the lowest resolution to purposely minimize the bandwidth requirement. In order to avoid selection of the smallest resolution possible, the resolutions of 160 x 120 and 160 x 90 were removed due to the selection of the lowest resolution by some UC Clients and because it looked sort of wicked awful (in some respects).
Page 10: System Configuration And Programming
System Configuration and Programming: Front Panel Menu The front panel menu system allows some basic configuration of the AV Bridge and serves to display the important system parameters and settings. The menu tree is depicted below: > Start Page: Initializing and Audio Ladder Appear >...
Page 11: Web Pages Tour
AV Bridge Network Settings: The Network settings is a “read only” message representing the current IP addresses defined for the AV Bridge by the webpages. Properties displayed include:  Mac Address:  IP Address:  Subnet Mask:  IP Gateway: ...
Page 12: Screen Shot: A/V Configuration Web Page
When the audio and video is muted the A/V Configuration page, the control icons will turn red, click on the buttons to unmute the audio or video. ➲ ➲ Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 12 of 36...
Page 13: Screen Shot: Streaming
3) The IP Streaming Settings allow the selection of the target performance for the IP Streaming. AV Bridge is set up for a variable bit rate, which is much simpler to use. The user can select the resolution and the quality, such as High Quality (Best), Standard Quality (Better) and Low Bandwidth (Good).
Page 14: Screen Shot: Room Labels
The Networking page is used to configure the AV Bridge IP addressing. It supports either DHCP or Static IP address along with a Host Name. It also includes MAC address associated with the AV Bridge. All IP addressing is available on the front panel LCD as read only text.
Page 15: Screen Shot: Network Configuration - Static Ip
The admin account has a password for login security. The admin account will always require a password entry for login to the administrator pages on the AV Bridge. The AV Bridge ships with a factory default password of: ‘password’, but can be modified after initial login.
Page 16: Screen Shot: Diagnostics
Screen Shot: Diagnostics The diagnostics function within the AV Bridge is intended for advanced troubleshooting. It includes logging capabilities of key events and error reporting during normal operations. The internal logging function is setup as a revolving FIFO with estimated internal storage capabilities for up to one week.
Page 17: Screen Shot: System Confirmation Messages
The system will provide user notification and ask for confirmation to enter the firmware/software update process. clicking on “Begin Firmware Update…” a confirmation pop-up and warning will be displayed. Screen Shot: Firmware Update in Progress Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 17 of 36...
Page 18: Screen Shot: Help Menu
AV Bridge Screen Shot: Help Menu The Help menu provides general information on the AV Bridge and is intended to assist the administrator in configuration and programming of the device. The Help also includes information on the current firmware release loaded on the device.
Page 19: Updating Av Bridge Firmware
DO NOT UNZIP FILE. Instead, pleaseSave file to local drive. 2) Log-on to the AV Bridge administrator web pages. The IP address can be found on the front panel LCD of the AV Bridge. Default username is “admin” and default password is “password” (unless changed by the administrator).
Page 20: Restoring Factory Defaults
It is also located under the System page. ➨ Restoring Factory Defaults The AV Bridge can be restored to factory defaults with the DIP Switches on the rear of the device. Process for defaulting AV Bridge to factory settings is: ...
Page 21: Warranty Information
Vaddio Customer Service: Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products. The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair.
Page 22: Av Bridge Compliance And Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Page 23: General Specifications
RS-232 on AV Bridge Baud Rate: Selectable 9600, 19.2, or 38.4 kbps  NOTE: The Default Rate is 38.4 kbps Pin # RS-232 Port Unused Unused Unused Unused Unused Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 23 of 36...
Page 24: Appendix 2: Vaddio Serial Command Api
H-Sync V-Sync Appendix 2: Vaddio Serial Command API The Vaddio Serial Command protocol is a high level text based command line interface supported on the RS-232 port or via telnet session on the AV Bridge. Format: The AV Bridge command application protocol interface is intended to allow external device such as AMX and Crestron to control the device.
Page 25: Command List
Returns the current audio mute ---- audio mute on Turns the audio mute on ---- audio mute off Turns the audio mute off Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 25 of 36...
Page 26 Ends the current API command session. If the session is over telnet, the session is ended and the socket is closed. If the session is over serial, a new session is started. Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 26 of 36...
Page 27 Attempt to send 5 ICMP ECHO_REQUESTs with data size 56 to the host at 192.168.1.1 network ping count 10 size 100 192.168.1.1 Attempt to send 10 ICMP ECHO_REQUESTs with data size of 100 to the host at 192.168.1.1 Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 27 of 36...
Page 28 38400 Sets the serial baud rate to 38400  EXAMPLES serial get Gets the current serial baud rate serial 38400 Sets the external serial baud rate to 38400 Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 28 of 36...
Page 29 Set video resolution to cif  EXAMPLES streaming resolution get resolution: 720p Returns the current streaming resolution ---- streaming resolution 720p Sets the streaming resolution to 720p Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 29 of 36...
Page 30 Returns the current video input ---- video input ypbpr Sets the video input to ypbpr ---- video input hdmi Sets the video input to hdmi Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 30 of 36...
Page 31 Get/set the current video mute  EXAMPLES video input hdmi Sets the video input to hdmi ---- video mute get mute: off Returns the current video mute Vaddio AV Bridge - Document Number 342-0518 Rev C Page 31 of 36...
Page 32: Release Notes - Av Bridge 2.0.0
Improved capture resolution on the HDMI and RGBHV inputs create a sharper image. Audio Delay Function: An audio delay function has been added to the AV Bridge. The audio delay allows users to set an audio delay from 0 to 450msec in 30msec increments for time alignment with up steam video frame delays.
Page 33: Table: Av Bridge Ip Streaming Interoperability Testing
The AV Bridge does support Stereo USB audio. However, the UC clients will only consume the Left audio channel of the AV Bridge by default. If no microphone audio is being seen by the UC software client please check that an input source is available on the Left Channel (Balanced or Unbalance) on the AV Bridge.
Page 34: Previous Release Notes(1.2.0)
WebEx Compatibility- The video compatibility problem between AV Bridge and WebEx has been resolved with a new software release of the WebEx client. Version WBS 28.7 and above is compatible with Vaddio USB devices. AV Bridge color spacing must be configured for 4:2:0 for compatibility with WebEx (Default Setting).
Page 35: Interoperability Testing & Findings
The AV Bridge does support Stereo USB audio. However, the UC clients will only consume the Left audio channel of the AV Bridge by default. If no microphone audio is being seen by the UC software client please check that an input source is available on the Left Channel (Balanced or Unbalance) on the AV Bridge.
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