Installation and User Guide VADDIO™ AV BRIDGE USB/IP Streaming Appliance Part Numbers: 999-8210-000: AV Bridge (North America) 999-8210-001: AV Bridge (International) © 2013 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Document Number 342-0518 Rev D. Software Version 2.1.0.
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AV Bridge Overview: Vaddio’s AV Bridge is a room based HD Media Streaming appliance for USB and IP streaming of content originating from traditional audio and video equipment. The AV Bridge is designed for pro AV applications offering a flexible audio and video interface that’s controllable from an embedded web server or front panel menu.
AV Bridge Unpacking: Carefully remove the device and all of the parts from the packaging. Unpack and identify the following parts: AV Bridge shown with provided Rack Ears Attached For P/N 999-8510-000 AV Bridge (North America) One (1) AV Bridge HD Audio/Video Encoder One (1) Pair of Rack Ears One (1) 18 VDC, 2.75 Amp Switching Power Supply with AC Power Cord for North America One (1) 6’ (1.83m) USB 2.
AV Bridge Image: Rear Panel Connector and Features 18 VDC ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➐ 1) Power Connector: 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID, center positive coaxial connector for supplying power to the device. Use with provided desktop 18 VDC, 2.75 Amp power supply. 2) DIP Switches: Used to reset device to factory defaults. Setting all DIP switches to the off-position will reset the unit to factory defaults on the next power cycle. User will lose all programmed configurations on the factory default operation.
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, recording, storage for later playback, editing, distribution and other programs that can manipulate the content that the AV Bridge provides. Cessna 172 (not included) A/V Bridge (It’s a Metaphor) USB 2.
AV Bridge Installation Instructions To install the AV Bridge, follow the steps below to attach various pieces of equipment. Diagram: Connecting the AV Bridge Audio Level Indicator on LCD Display AV Bridge Menu Power Supply RS-232 AV Bridge Front Panel USB 2.
AV Bridge Compatibility The AV-Bridge will work with the following web browsers, soft codecs, computer operating systems and media players: Compatibility: Web Browsers: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Internet Explorer (IE 8 and above) Safari (Rev 4 and 5) Safari/iOS (Rev 4 and 5) Chrome (the latest and current release - auto updating) Firefox (the latest and current release - auto updating) Soft Clients Compatibility: AV Bridge Release 2.0.
AV Bridge Video Inputs - Supported Formats and Resolutions Video inputs supporting HDMI, HD or SD (SD stands for Standard Definition, NTSC or PAL video formats). The DE-15 HD connection supports either YPbPr or select wide screen RGBHV resolutions on the DE-15 connector. HDMI and YPbPr: 1080p/60/59.94/50/30/25 frames/s 1080i/59.94/50 fields/sec 720p/60/59.
AV Bridge 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.
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: Net Type: DHCP Hotkey Buttons and Indicators: A number of common user controls have been included on the front panel for quick access by the user during a streaming session.
AV Bridge Screen Shot: A/V Configuration Web Page Choose video input, audio Input and connectivity speed (baud rate is defaulted at 38400). Video mute and audio mute can be selected and the gain control of the audio is available as well. ➲ ➲ ➲ ➲ ➲ ➲ NOTE: Default Baud Rate is 38.4 kbps ➲ Screen Shot: AV Configuration 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.
AV Bridge Screen Shot: Streaming The Streaming Page allows an administrator to set up the type of streaming, color depth, video speed and quality, protocol and path. ➊ ➲ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ The Streaming Menu: 1) The STREAMING MODE is set for either USB 2.0 streaming (MJPEG) or IP streaming (H.264); however the AV Bridge can’t do both at the same time. It can stream USB and accept IP control, or it can IP stream with IP control. Choose the streaming mode here.
AV Bridge Screen Shot: Room Labels The room Labels menu allows the admin to label the company name, room name, room phone and help phone on a per camera basis. The labels appear on every page at the top/middle of the page. Simply enter the room information and click Save. ➲ ➲ ➲ ➲ Screen Shot: Network Configuration - DHCP 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.
AV Bridge Screen Shot: Network Configuration - Static IP To set up the Ethernet Port to Static IP address, click on Static and enter the IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway and click on save. Double check the data prior to clicking save. ➲ ➲ ➲ ➲ Screen Shot: Security 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.
AV Bridge 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. The administrator has the ability to clear the log or download the log to a local PC.
AV Bridge Screen Shot: System Confirmation Messages The system will provide user notification and ask for confirmation to enter the firmware/software update process. After 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 D. Software Version 2.1.
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. Click on the support for product related documentation from the Vaddio website. ➲ ➲ ➲ TECHNICAL SUPPORT NOTE: Please work with your Network Administrator prior to calling Vaddio for technical support.
AV Bridge Updating AV Bridge Firmware Release Date: December, 2013 Version: 2.1.0 1) Download the AV Bridge firmware image from Vaddio Tech Center web site located at http://www.vaddio.com/tech-center.php . The file name is AV-Bridge-web-update-complete-2.1.0.zip. DO NOT UNZIP FILE. Instead, please Save the file to a 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.
AV Bridge 5) This update can take up to 15 minutes, the pop-up message window will identify progress of update and when it is completed. After the update is complete, the new version can be verified on the front panel LCD display or user can log on the web pages and navigate to the Help page. The version is displayed under system information. It is also located under the System page.
AV Bridge Warranty Information (See Vaddio Warranty, Service and Return Policies posted on vaddio.com for complete details): Hardware* Warranty: Two (2) year limited warranty on all parts and labor for Vaddio manufactured products. Vaddio warrants its manufactured products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the day of purchase, to the original purchaser, if Vaddio receives notice of such defects during the warranty.
AV Bridge AV Bridge Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity Compliance testing was performed to the following regulations: FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B/Oct.
AV Bridge General Specifications Part Numbers AV Bridge 999-8210-000 - North America AV Bridge 999-8210-001 - International Encoding - Release 2.1.0 Video Encoding: H.264 (IP) or MJPEG (USB) Resolution up to 1080/30 (IP) or 720P/30 (USB) Audio Encoding: AAC (IP) or PCM (USB) Variable Bit Rates Real Media Player, QuickTime, VLC Media Player Connectors: HDMI, DE-15 (for YPbPr and RGBHV) and BNC-F for Std. Def. HDMI and YPbPr: 1080p/60/59.94/50/30/25 frames/s, 720p/60/59.94/50 frames/s, 1080i/59.
AV Bridge The DE-15 video port will accept either RGBHV or YPbPr video formats. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 RGBHV Red Green Blue N/C Red GND Green GND Blue GND No Pin GND H-Sync V-Sync N/C YPbPr Pr Y Pb N/C Pr GND Y GND Pb GND GND N/C 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.
AV Bridge Command List: Audio Input NAME audio input - Gets or sets the current audio input source SYNOPSIS audio input {get|balanced|unbalanced} DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the current audio input source OPTIONS get Get the current audio input balanced Set audio input to balanced unbalanced Set audio input to unbalanced EXAMPLES audio input get input: balanced Returns the current audio input ---audio input unbalanced OK Sets the audio input to unbalanced ----audio input balanced OK Set
AV Bridge Audio Volume NAME audio volume - Gets or sets the current audio volume SYNOPSIS audio volume {get|up|down|set } DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the current audio volume OPTIONS get Get the current audio volume up Increment audio volume one step down Decrement audio volume one step set Set the audio volume level.
AV Bridge Help NAME help - display an overview of the CLI syntax SYNOPSIS help DESCRIPTION Display an overview of the command line syntax History NAME history - command history SYNOPSIS history [limit] DESCRIPTION Since many of the programs read user input a line at a time, the command history is used to keep track of these lines and also recall historic information HISTORY NAVIGATION The command history can be navigated using the up and down arrow keys.
AV Bridge Network Settings NAME network settings - get current network settings SYNOPSIS network settings {get} DESCRIPTION Method used to get the current network settings of the device OPTIONS get Get the current network settings for the machine EXAMPLES network settings get MAC Address: 00:04:a3:85:0a:ee IP Address: 10.10.8.116 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 10.10.8.
AV Bridge Streaming Mode NAME streaming mode - Gets or sets the current streaming mode SYNOPSIS streaming mode {get|usb} DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the current streaming settings OPTIONS get Get the current streaming mode usb Set the current streaming mode to USB EXAMPLES streaming mode get mode: usb Returns the current streaming mode ---streaming mode usb OK Sets the streaming mode to usb Streaming Quality NAME streaming quality - Gets or sets the current streaming quality SYNO
AV Bridge Streaming NAME streaming - Gets or sets the current streaming settings SYNOPSIS streaming {mode {get|usb|ethernet} | resolution {get|1080p|720p|4cif|480p|cif} | quality {get|low|standard|high}} DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the current streaming settings OPTIONS mode Get or set the current streaming mode resolution Get or set the current streaming video resolution quality Get or set the current streaming video frame rate and bit rate EXAMPLES streaming mode get mode: usb Return
AV Bridge Video Mute NAME video mute - Gets or sets the current video mute SYNOPSIS video mute {get|on|off|toggle} DESCRIPTION Method used to get or set the current video mute OPTIONS get Get the current video mute on Set video mute to on off Set video mute to off toggle Toggle the video mute EXAMPLES video mute get mute: off Returns the current video mute ---video mute on OK Turns the video mute on ---video mute off OK Turns the video mute off Video NAME video - Gets or sets the current video
AV Bridge AV Bridge Release Notes - Version 2.1.0 Component Database Middleware FPGA PIC (micro) Version 2.1.0 2.0.0 AV_Bridge_12/11/2013 V01.00.07 New Features and Functions Improved USB Video Performance: This release includes an optimized down-scaler for standard definition progressive resolutions (480p, 360p & 180p) on the USB stream. This results in improved video image when Unified Communication (UC) soft-client requests lower SD resolutions from the AV Bridge via the USB.
AV Bridge Release Notes - AV Bridge 2.0.0 Component Database Middleware FPGA PIC Version 2.0.0 2.0.0 AV_Bridge-04/18/2013 V01.00.07 New Features & Functions RTSP or IP Streaming Improved USB Video Quality Audio Delay Function Serial Command API Additions Fixed Issues USB Audio/Video Sync: Corrected the problem of USB audio lagging the video stream. Known Issues IP Streaming: Video quality of IP stream will degrade with more than one media players connected to the stream.
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