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SMP 300 Series
Streaming Media Processor
User Guide
Streaming AV Product
68-2238-01 Rev. G
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions • English
WARNING: This symbol, ,when used on the product, is intended
to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended
to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature provided with the equipment.
For information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/EMF
compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron
website, www.extron.com.
Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch
WARNUNG: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll den Benutzer darauf
aufmerksam machen, dass im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses Produktes
gefährliche Spannungen herrschen, die nicht isoliert sind und die einen
elektrischen Schlag verursachen können.
VORSICHT: Dieses Symbol auf dem Produkt soll dem Benutzer in
der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation besonders wichtige
Hinweise zur Bedienung und Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.
Weitere Informationen über die Sicherheitsrichtlinien, Produkthandhabung,
EMI/EMF-Kompatibilität, Zugänglichkeit und verwandte Themen finden Sie in
den Extron-Richtlinien für Sicherheit und Handhabung (Artikelnummer
68-290-01) auf der Extron-Website, www.extron.com.
Instrucciones de seguridad • Español
ADVERTENCIA: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto,
avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del
producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
ATENCIÓN: Este símbolo, , cuando se utiliza en el producto, avisa
al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de uso y
mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el
equipo.
Para obtener información sobre directrices de seguridad, cumplimiento
de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas
relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad
de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron, www.extron.com.
Instructions de sécurité • Français
AVERTISSEMENT : Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le
produit, signale à l’utilisateur la présence à l’intérieur du boîtier du
produit d’une tension électrique dangereuse susceptible de provoquer
un choc électrique.
ATTENTION : Ce pictogramme, , lorsqu’il est utilisé sur le produit,
signale à l’utilisateur des instructions d’utilisation ou de maintenance
importantes qui se trouvent dans la documentation fournie avec le
matériel.
Pour en savoir plus sur les règles de sécurité, la conformité à la
réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets
connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf.
68-290-01, sur le site Extron, www.extron.com.
Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano
AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad
avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa
all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può costituire un rischio di
scosse elettriche.
ATTENTZIONE: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad avvertire
l’utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di funzionamento e
manutenzione nella documentazione fornita con l’apparecchio.
Per informazioni su parametri di sicurezza, conformità alle normative,
compatibilità EMI/EMF, accessibilità e argomenti simili, fare riferimento
alla Guida alla conformità normativa e di sicurezza di Extron, cod. articolo
68-290-01, sul sito web di Extron, www.extron.com.
Instrukcje bezpieczeństwa • Polska
OSTRZEŻENIE: Ten symbol, , gdy używany na produkt, ma na celu
poinformować użytkownika o obecności izolowanego i niebezpiecznego
napięcia wewnątrz obudowy produktu, który może stanowić zagrożenie
porażenia prądem elektrycznym.
UWAGI: Ten symbol, , gdy używany na produkt, jest przeznaczony do
ostrzegania użytkownika ważne operacyjne oraz instrukcje konserwacji
(obsługi) w literaturze, wyposażone w sprzęt.
Informacji na temat wytycznych w sprawie bezpieczeństwa, regulacji
wzajemnej zgodności, zgodność EMI/EMF, dostępności i Tematy pokrewne,
zobacz Extron bezpieczeństwa i regulacyjnego zgodności przewodnik, część
numer 68-290-01, na stronie internetowej Extron, www.extron.com.
Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан
на продукте, предупреждает пользователя о наличии
неизолированного опасного напряжения внутри корпуса
продукта, которое может привести к поражению
электрическим током.
ВНИМАНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан на продукте,
предупреждает пользователя о наличии важных инструкций
по эксплуатации и обслуживанию в руководстве,
прилагаемом к данному оборудованию.
Для получения информации о правилах техники безопасности,
соблюдении нормативных требований, электромагнитной
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вопросах см. руководство по безопасности и соблюдению
нормативных требований Extron на сайте Extron: ,
www.extron.com, номер по каталогу - 68-290-01.
安全说明 • 简体中文
警告： 产品上的这个标志意在警告用户该产品机壳内有暴露的危险 电压，
有触电危险。
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重要的操作和维护(维修）说明。
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使用的特性等相关内容，敬请访问 Extron 网站 , www.extron.com，参见
Extron 安全规范指南，产品编号 68-290-01。
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安全記事 • 繁體中文
警告: 若產品上使用此符號，是為了提醒使 用者，產品機殼內存在著
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注意 若產品上使用此符號，是為了提醒使用者，設備隨附的用戶手冊中有
重要的操作和維護（維修）説明。
有關安全性指導方針、法規遵守、EMI/EMF 相容性、存取範圍和相關主題的詳細資
訊，請瀏覽 Extron 網站：www.extron.com，然後參閱《Extron 安全性與法規
遵守手冊》，準則編號 68-290-01。
安全上のご注意 • 日本語
警告: この記 号 が製品上に表示されている場合は、筐体内に絶縁されて
いない高電圧が流れ、感電の危険があることを示しています。
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記載されている重要な操作と保守( 整備)の 指示についてユーザーの注 意
を喚起するものです。
安全上のご注意、法規厳守、EMI/EMF適合性、その他の関連項目に
つ い て は 、エ ク スト ロ ンの ウェブ サ イト www.extron.com よ り 『 Extron Safety
and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 ( P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。
안전 지침 • 한국어
경고: 이 기호 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 제품의 인클로저 내에 있는
접지되지 않은 위험한 전류로 인해 사용자가 감전될 위험이 있음을
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주의: 이 기호 가 제품에 사용될 경우, 장비와 함께 제공된 책자에 나와
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안전 가이드라인, 규제 준수, EMI/EMF 호환성, 접근성, 그리고 관련 항목에
대한 자세한 내용은 Extron 웹 사이트(www.extron.com)의 Extron 안전 및
규제 준수 안내서, 68-290-01 조항을 참조하십시오.
Copyright
© 2016-2018 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners.
The following registered trademarks(
®
), registered service marks(
ExtronElectronics (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):
Extron, Cable Cubby, ControlScript, CrossPoint, DTP, eBUS, EDID Manager, EDID Minder, Flat Field, FlexOS, Glitch Free. Global
Configurator, GlobalScripter, GlobalViewer, Hideaway, HyperLane, IPIntercom, IPLink, KeyMinder, LinkLicense, LockIt, MediaLink,
MediaPort, NetPA, PlenumVault, PoleVault, PowerCage, PURE3, Quantum, Show Me, SoundField, SpeedMount, SpeedSwitch,
StudioStation, SystemINTEGRATOR, TeamWork, TouchLink, V-Lock, VideoLounge, VN-Matrix, VoiceLift, WallVault, WindoWall, XTP,
XTPSystems, and ZipClip
Registered Service Mark
(SM)
: S3 Service Support Solutions
AAP, AFL (Accu-RateFrameLock), ADSP(Advanced Digital Sync Processing), Auto-Image, CableCover, CDRS(ClassD Ripple
Suppression), Codec Connect, DDSP(Digital Display Sync Processing), DMI (DynamicMotionInterpolation), DriverConfigurator,
DSPConfigurator, DSVP(Digital Sync Validation Processing), eLink, Entwine, EQIP, Everlast, FastBite, FOX, FOXBOX,
IP Intercom HelpDesk, MAAP, MicroDigital, Opti-Torque, PendantConnect, ProDSP, QS-FPC(QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller),
RoomAgent, Scope-Trigger, ShareLink, SIS, SimpleInstructionSet, Skew-Free, SpeedNav, Triple-Action Switching, True4K, Vector™ 4K ,
WebShare, XTRA, and ZipCaddy
SM
), and trademarks(TM) are the property of RGBSystems, Inc. or
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FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.
NOTES: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances, EMI/
Battery Notice
This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the
battery needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the
Extron Warranty section on the last page of this guide).
CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type.
ATTENTION : Risque d’explosion. Ne pas remplacer la pile par le mauvais type de
EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide on the Extron website.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
pile. Débarrassez-vous des piles usagées selon le mode d’emploi.
VCCI-A Notice
この装置は、クラスＡ情報技術装置です。 この装置を家庭環境で使用すると、電波妨害を引き
起こすことがあります。 その場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求されることがあります。
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Conventions Used in this Guide
Notifications
The following notifications are used in this guide:
ATTENTION:
• Risk of property damage.
• Risque de dommages matériels.
NOTE: A note draws attention to important information.
TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
Software Commands
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,0p1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C.0
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]
E X! *X1&* X2)* X2#* X2! CE}
NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this
guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter
“o.”
Computer responses and directory paths that do not have variables are written in the font
shown here:
Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:
Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:
Specifications Availability
Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.
Extron Glossary of Terms
A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.
Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.
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Contents
Introduction ................................................1
About this Guide .................................................. 1
About the SMP300 Series .................................. 1
PC Requirements ................................................ 3
Licensed Third-party Software ............................. 3
General Product Overview ................................... 5
Input ................................................................ 5
Encoding and Output ...................................... 5
File Storage ..................................................... 6
Control Options ............................................... 7
Recordings ...................................................... 7
Features .............................................................. 9
Installation ................................................ 14
Mounting the SMP300 Series ........................... 14
Rear Panel Overview ......................................... 14
Power Connection ......................................... 15
Control System and External
Device Connections ...................................... 15
Input Connections ......................................... 16
Output Connections ...................................... 16
Rear Panel Reset ............................................... 18
Front Panel Operation ..............................20
Front Panel Features .......................................... 20
Layout Presets (For Composite Mode Only) ....... 22
Power Up Procedure ......................................... 24
Front Panel Menu Operation .............................. 25
Menu Navigation ............................................ 25
Menu Overview .............................................. 25
Presets Menu ................................................ 26
Picture Control Menu ..................................... 29
Record and Stream Configuration Menu ........ 31
Input Configuration Menu .............................. 37
Background Recall Menu
(For composite mode only) ........................... 41
Advanced Configuration Menu ....................... 41
Comm Settings (View and Edit) Menu ............ 44
Status Menu .................................................. 46
Exit Menu ...................................................... 46
Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) ............. 47
Alarms ............................................................... 47
Web-Based User Interface ......................... 49
Overview of the Web-Based User Interface ........ 49
Web Browser Requirements .......................... 50
Turning Off Compatibility Mode ...................... 50
Web-Based User Interface Help Files ............. 51
Accessing the Web-Based User Interface .......... 51
Page Overview .............................................. 52
Logging Out and Logging In .............................. 54
AV Controls Panel .............................................. 55
AV Controls Panel Features ........................... 55
Start an AdHoc Recording ........................... 59
Recording Controls ............................................ 61
Scheduled Events .............................................. 63
Recording Calendar ....................................... 63
Schedule Settings .......................................... 64
Publish Settings ............................................. 65
Configuration ..................................................... 66
Configuration Tab Features ............................ 67
Input/Output Settings .................................... 68
Image Settings............................................... 73
Encoding & Layout ........................................ 75
Users and Roles ............................................ 80
Alarms and Traps ........................................... 82
System Settings ............................................ 83
Advanced Features ........................................ 87
File Management ............................................... 89
Add a Network Share .................................... 90
Upload and Download Files
Using an SFTP Client .................................... 90
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Troubleshooting ................................................. 91
Features of the Troubleshooting Page ............ 91
Status ........................................................... 92
Logs .............................................................. 93
Alarms ........................................................... 94
Diagnostic Tools ............................................ 95
System Resets .............................................. 96
FlexOS Applications ..................................97
About the FlexOS App -
Digital I/O Configurator .................................... 97
Remote Communication and Control .........98
Connection Options ........................................... 98
RS-232 Port .................................................. 98
Front Panel Configuration Port ....................... 98
Ethernet (LAN) Port ........................................ 99
Host-to-device Communications ..................... 100
SMP300 Series-initiated Messages ............. 100
Password Information .................................. 101
Error Responses .......................................... 101
Using the Command and Response Tables ..... 101
Command and Response Tables ..................... 105
Reference Information ............................. 126
Mounting the SMP300 Series ......................... 126
Tabletop Use ............................................... 126
Furniture Mounting....................................... 126
Table or Wall Mounting ................................. 126
Rack Mounting ............................................ 126
Supported File Types, Drive Formats,
Browsers, and Browser Plugins ...................... 127
File Formats ................................................. 127
Drive Formats .............................................. 127
Browsers ..................................................... 128
Browser Plugins ........................................... 128
DataViewer ...................................................... 128
What is an IP Address?................................ 130
Private and Public Address Ranges ............. 131
Multicast Address Range ............................. 131
Subnet Mask ............................................... 131
Port Number ................................................ 131
Choosing an IP Address .............................. 132
Using the Ping Utility to
Test Communications ................................. 133
Multicast IP Addressing for Multiple
SMP300 Series Installations ....................... 133
Streaming Method Overview ........................... 134
Protocols Used for Streaming ...................... 134
Streaming Playback Methods ...................... 137
Streaming Capabilities and
System Scalability ....................................... 139
Playing a Pull Stream Using
VLC Media Player ....................................... 141
Playing a Push Stream Using
Stream Announcement Protocol (SAP) ....... 142
Playing a Pull Stream Using
QuickTime Media Player ............................. 144
Estimating Storage Requirements
for a Recording ............................................... 145
Estimating Storage per Recording Hour ....... 145
Front Panel Menu Diagrams ............................ 147
Front Panel Menu Diagrams
(Record/Stream Configuration) ....................... 148
Glossary .................................................149
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Introduction
This section gives an overview of the user guide and describes the SMP300 Series and its
features. Topics that are covered include:
• About this Guide
• About the SMP300 Series
• PC Requirements
• Licensed Third-party Software
• General Product Overview
• Features
About this Guide
This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the SMP351,
SMP 351 3G-SDI, SMP 352, and SMP 352 3G-SDI. In this guide:
• “SMP 300 Series”, “SMP models”, or “the SMP” refer to the SMP 351,
SMP3513G-SDI, SMP 352, SMP 352 3G-SDI models.
• “Codec” refers to the H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC codec.
• “Stream” can refer to audio, video, or both that is transmitted by the SMP.
• “UI” and “web UI” refer to the Web-based User Interface.
About the SMP300 Series
The Extron SMP 300 Series is a compact, high performance H.264 recording and streaming
processor that provides the ability to record a presentation and output an HDMI signal to a
local display, and, if needed, stream the AV content live while recording.
Six versions of the SMPmodels, with varying internal file storage capacity, are available:
• SMP351 (80 GB and 400 GB)
• SMP351 3G-SDI (80 GB and 400 GB)
• SMP 352 (400 GB)
• SMP 352 3G-SDI (400 GB)
NOTE: The SMP models have similar front and rear panel features and function exactly
the same. The SMP3513G-SDI and SMP 352 3G-SDI support a 3G-SDI video input.
Figure 1 on the next page shows an SMP 351 application that utilizes Channel A HDMI and
an audio loop-out for local display of the computer input. The presentation is then streamed
to an SMD 101.
Figure 2 on the next page shows a typical SMP300 Series application featuring a
computer input with embedded audio, an SDI camera input, and a wireless microphone for
audio. The presentation is streamed to a SMD 101 and the SMP 352 records both channels
and publishes to the Entwine EMP and the Kaltura cloud hosted service. The SMP 351
models can be upgraded to support SMP 352 features through a LinkLicense upgrade.
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SMP 300 Series • Introduction
Figure 1. Typical SMP 351 Application
Figure 2. Typical SMP352 Application
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SMP 300 Series • Introduction
PC Requirements
The PC requirements to access the default web pages of the SMP are listed below.
• Hardware
• Operating Systems
• Web Browsers
• 2.0 GHz dual-core processor
• Microsoft
®
Windows® XP or higher • Mac® OS® X® 10.6 or higher
NOTE: The preview video in the AV Controls panel of the SMP uses an HTML5
player and is not supported by Microsoft® Internet Explorer® v.11, Microsoft
Edge™, or Apple® Safari®. To see a preview of the current stream either:
• Use a different browser or
• Open a standalone, third-party video player (such as VideoLAN opensource
VLC media player) and connect to the stream from the SMP.
• Google
• Mozilla
• Microsoft Edge™
• Microsoft
®
Chrome™ version 48 or higher
®
Firefox® version 44 or higher
®
Internet Explorer® version 11 or higher (for Windows® operating systems)
NOTE: If you are using Internet Explorer, compatibility mode must be turned off
(see Turning Off Compatibility Mode on page50)..
• Apple
®
Safari® version 9 or higher (for macOS® operating systems)
NOTE: Safari is the preferred browser for macOS operating systems.
• Additionally, the device web UI is compliant, but not fully featured, with the internal
browser client:
• QTWeb v4.x
Licensed Third-party Software
The following table lists the licensed third-party software used by the SMPmodels.
NOTE: Licensed third-party software used by the SMPmodels is subject to change
without notice.
Licensed Third-party Software Used in the SMP 300 Series
Package License Package License
ExtJS 4 Sencha Commercial License logrotate GPLv2
alsa-lib LGPLv2.1 lshw GPLv2
alsa-utils GPLv2 lsof lsof license
aufs2-util GPLv2 ltrace GPLv2
avahi LGPLv2.1 lua MIT
busybox GPLv2 luabitop MIT
bzip2 bzip2 license lua-cjson MIT
cjson MIT luacrypto MIT
cracklib LGPLv2.1 luaexpat MIT
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Licensed Third-party Software Used in the SMP 300 Series
Package License Package License
dbus AFLv2.1 or GPLv2 luaposix MIT
dosfstools GPLv2 luasocket MIT
e2fsprogs GPLv2, libuuid BSD-3c, libss and
luastruct MIT
libet MIT-like with advertising clause
ethtool GPLv2 lvm2 GPLv2 LGPLv2.1
eudev GPLv2 lzo GPLv2
eventlog BSD-3c mtd GPLv2
expat MIT mxml LGPLv2 with exceptions
fbset GPLv2 ncurses MIT with advertising clause
file BSD-2c, one file BSD-4c, one file
BSD-3c
neon LGPLv2 (library), GPLv2 (manual and
tests)
flex FLEX netcat GPLv2
fontconfig fontconfig license netsnmp Various BSD-like
freetype Dual FTL/GPLv2 nfs-utils GPLv2
gnupg GPLv2 nginx BSD-2c
heirloom-mailx BSD-4c, Bellcore (base64),
nmap GPLv2
OpenVision (imap_gssapi), RSA Data
Security (md5), Network Working
Group (hmac), MPLv1.1 (nss)
i2c-tools GPLv2, GPLv2 (py-smbus) ntp ntp license
ifplugd GPLv2 openssh BSD-3c, BSD-2c, Public Domain
iostat GPL openssl OpenSSL or SSLeay
iproute2 GPLv2 pcre BSD-3c
iptables GPLv2 popt MIT
jpeg-turbo jpeg-license (BSD-3c-like) procps GPLv2, libproc and libps LGPLv2
kmod LGPLv2.1 psmisc GPLv2
libassuan LGPLv2.1 (Library only) pv Artistic-2.0
libcgicc LGPLv2.1 qjson LGPLv2.1
libcurl ISC qt LGPLv2.1 with exceptions
libdaemon LGPLv2.1 qwt Unknown
libdnet BSD-3c rapidjson MIT
libelf LGPLv2 rpcbind BSD-3c
libevent BSD-3c, OpenBSD smartmontools GPLv2
libfcgi fcgi license socat GPLv2
libffi MIT spawn-fcgi BSD-3c
libglib2 LGPLv2 sqlite Public domain
libgpg-error LGPLv2.1 strace BSD-3c
libgpgme LGPLv2.1 syslog-ng LGPLv2.1 (syslog-ng core), GPLv2
(modules)
libpcap BSD-3c sysstat GPLv2
libpng libpng license tcpdump BSD-3c
libssh2 BSD tzdata Public domain
libtirpc BSD-3c usbutils GPLv2
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Licensed Third-party Software Used in the SMP 300 Series
Package License Package License
libusb LGPLv2.1 util-linux GPLv2, BSD-4c, libblkid and libmount
LGPLv2.1, libuuid BSD-3c
libv4l Unknown vsftpd GPLv2
libxml2 MIT xinetd xinetd license
Linux-PAM BSD-3c zlib zlib license
lm-sensors libsensors LGPLv2.1, programs
GPLv2
General Product Overview
Input
The SMP 300 Series can accept up to three HDMI inputs and one component or
composite video input. The SMP 351 3G-SDI and SMP 352 3G-SDI are identical to the
SMP 351 and SMP 352 with the addition of the 3G/HD/SDI input (input 5). All models
accept digital audio embedded on HDMI signals or analog audio input via captive screw
connectors.
• Input 1 (HDMI) and input 2 (HDMI) are grouped as channel A.
• Input 3 (component or composite video), input 4 (HDMI), and optional input 5
(3G/HD/SDI) are grouped as channel B.
• One video and one audio input can be selected and active per input channel.
Encoding and Output
The SMP models support multiple simultaneous stream encoders. Additionally, the
SMP352 supports channel A and channel B archive streaming. Each can have a different
resolution, frame rate, bit rate, and independent streaming protocol methods. The output
defaults to both record and stream the selected input.
• Archive (channel A and channel B in dual channel mode) — Highest quality for both
recording and streaming.
• Channel A default: Pull, unicast RTP/UDP
• Channel B default: Not enabled
• Confidence — For streaming only (default: Pull, unicast RTP/UDP).
In composite mode, signals from the two input channels, a background image, and
metadata (descriptive information about data content) are combined in a user-configurable
layout and encoded into streams. The SMP300 Series has two encoding types (see
Encoding & Layout on page75). The SMP can encode on archive encoding mode for
high quality streams (for recording and optional live streaming), and on Confidence encoding
mode for lower resolution streams (for preview within its embedded web pages and optional
live streaming). The video output can be scaled and its aspect ratio modified. The SMP300
Series also outputs high quality encoded HDMI video with embedded audio on a single
output for display on any HDMI display, supporting resolutions up to 1920x1080 at 60 Hz.
NOTE: Signal flow for both channel A and channel B can be followed from input to
output in the block diagram in figure3 on the next page.
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RCP 101
Inputs Outputs
SMP 300 Series
1: HDMI/DVI
2: HDMI/DVI
Channel
A
Frame rate
conversion
HDMI/DVI
rear panel
local output
HDMI Loopthrough
(unprocessed)
Channel
B
3: Analog
component
video (YUVp,
YUVi) or
composite video
4: HDMI/DVI
5: 3G/SDI/HD-SDI
(optional)
Background
PNG le
(internal
storage)
= Recorded le upload (if set up)
= Optional streamed output
1
Archive encoding produces:
• one composite stream for SMP 351 models
• two (dual) streams or one composite stream
for SMP 352 models and for SMP 351
models with LinkLicense.
Deinter-
lacing,
scaling,
rasterizing,
blending
Archive
encoding
Confidence
encoding
Control
+12 V
power
signals
RECORD
USB STORAGE
MARK
1
Recording
les
Internal
storage
Data /
recording
External
and
USB drive
/or
(front or
rear port, or
RCP 101)
LAN
port
2
For automatic uploading,
set a default destination (Extron Entwine
EMP system, Kaltura system, Opencast
system, or an FTP, SFTP, or CIFS server
location) to which to publish recordings
(Scheduled Events > Publish Settings).
Automatic2
upload of
recording
network
AV
Controls
panel
preview
to a
drive
TCP/IP
Network
Streamed
condence
Streamed
archive
output
output
Figure 3. SMP300 Series Block Diagram
File Storage
Internal storage is available for storing background image files and recordings to be
uploaded to a file server. Some models have 80 GB internal, solid state storage. Other
models have 400 GB internal, solid state storage. View the total storage size for a model in
the storage information table found on the Recording Controls embedded web page (see
Storage Information in the SMP 300 Series Embedded Web Pages Help File) or by checking
the part number (Configuration > System Settings > Unit Identification). From
the front panel of the device, use the STATUS menu (see Status Menu on page46) and
scroll down to the Drive Space sub-menu to determine the total drive space and remaining
space.
Two USB ports (one on the front panel, one on the rear panel) provide a connection for
portable, user-provided USB drives for storing recordings. The optional RCP 101 also has a
USB port to connect a user-provided USB drive for storing recordings.
If the unit is connected to a LAN (see Add a Network Share on page90), background
image files provided by a user can be uploaded to the SMP or imported from a network
attached storage drive. To use background images in composite mode, the files must reside
in internal storage.
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Control Options
The SMP300 Series can be controlled using the following:
• Front panel menus and controls
• Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands sent over Ethernet via the LAN connection,
• SMP 300 Series embedded web pages over Ethernet connection.
• USB mouse and keyboard ports provide direct connection of a keyboard and mouse to
• Four digital I/O ports can be configured (using a FlexOS application) as digital inputs
• The optional Extron RCP 101 remote control panel connected through either the
Recordings
The core function of the SMP300 Series is to create recording files from connected audio
and video input sources.
RS-232 via the rear panel Remote captive screw connector, or USB via the front panel
Config port.
permit the use of an internal browser client. This allows limited web page configuration
of the network settings for the device.
to receive status from other devices like push-button controls and projector lifts.
Alternatively, they can be configured as digital outputs to drive LEDs or devices that
accept a TTL input signal for local device control.
keyboard or mouse port on the rear panel.
Start a recording
Recordings are initiated in one of several ways:
• Unscheduled (adhoc) recordings — Require manual configuration. To use this
method, perform one of the following:
• Press the Record ( ) button on the front panel of the SMP300 Series or
RCP101 remote control panel
• Click the Record ( ) button in the AV Controls panel of the SMP300 Series
embedded web pages (see Start an AdHoc Recording on page59) and set
the options in the Start an Adhoc Recording window
• Tap a control button on a configured touchpanel (such a an Extron TLPPro Series
touchpanel with a custom script).
• Scheduled recordings — Recordings start automatically at the date and time
specified in a calendar schedule. Schedules can be imported on a one-time basis, on
a periodic basis (updated on a fixed interval), or an ongoing basis (using a compatible
scheduling server such as Opencast or Microsoft Exchange) (see System Settings on
page83 for details on how to set up recording schedules).
Make a recording
The SMP300 Series creates recordings by:
• Composite mode — Scaling and arranging the content from one or both AV
input channel A and channel B and the optional background .png file as defined by
the selected layout preset (see Layout presets (for composite mode only) on
page78)
• Dual mode — Scaling channel A and channel B in full screen with no background and
no metadata.
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• Encoding the content into up to three encoding streams (two encoding streams [archive
and confidence] in composite mode, three encoding streams [ChA archive, ChB archive
and confidence] in dual channel mode (see Encoding & Layout on page75).
• SMP 351 models encode the content and layout into two encoding streams, archive
and confidence.
• SMP 352 models and SMP 351 models, with LinkLicense, encode the content and
layout into three encoder streams that include archive channel A, archive channel B,
and confidence.
• Creating a set of files — One or more .m4v or .mp4 files and other files containing
metadata, thumbnail images, and optional chapter markers. These files are stored either
within the unit (the internal, default location), or on an optional USB drive (see Encoding
& Layout for instructions on how to set the default recording storage location).
The SMP300 Series creates a set of the same types of files for every recording, regardless
of how a recording is initiated. Default file names are specified within the System Settings
page (see Setting the Default Recording Media on page84 for details).
Output and share recordings
Recording files can be saved in the SMP300 Series internal memory and on an optional
connected USB drive. Recordings stored internally (not on a USB drive) can also be
automatically uploaded to a network server folder.
NOTES:
• When integrated with an Opencast, Entwine, or Kaltura, server, both adhoc and
scheduled recordings are automatically uploaded to the server location defined
during the scheduling setup.
• To upload recordings for other scheduling or integration methods, specify a
publishing destination during system setup (FTP, SFTP, or CIFS/Windows Net Share
server folder).
Uploading recordings to a server allows the user to archive or share files with others who are
authorized to access that folder or to use tools such as Entwine EMP.
• Entwine EMP is a tightly-integrated end-to-end software solution that facilitates the
capture, management, and playback of media files from meetings, lectures, and other
live events. Current, previously recorded, or archived media files can be added to
Entwine EMP, making everything accessible from a single point. Entwine EMP ensures
recordings with metadata are packaged for playback within the player environment.
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Features
• Process two high resolution AV signals from up to five available inputs — Sizes
and positions two AV source signals in layouts that maximize the viewing experience.
• Stream and record simultaneously — Use the SMP300 Series to document
presentations and extend live streaming to overflow rooms or media servers. AV and IT
staff can also view streaming in low resolution for support functions.
• Simultaneous unicast and multicast streaming per encode — The SMP 352
supports multiple concurrent stream modes per channel allowing simultaneous unicast
and multicast RTSP pull streaming for each encode.
• High quality scaling with flexible two-window management (For composite mode
only) — Display one or two high resolution sources in various window arrangements,
including picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture arrangements for optimal
interpretation.
• Record to internal and USB storage simultaneously (For composite mode only)
— Enable dual recording from the embedded web pages, and the SMP 300 Series
can save a copy of the recording to the internal SSD drive and an identical copy to the
selected USB storage drive.
• Produces MP4 media files that are compatible with virtually any media player
— Use recordings produced by the SMP300 Series directly with any software media
player, computer, or mobile device.
• Record audio as separate m4a file — In addition to storing video with included audio
as m4p or m4v, the SMP 352 can also record and store audio as a separate m4a file.
• RTMP streaming protocol supports popular third party hosting services —
Supports RTMP push streaming with stream name or key, and user authentication for
services like YouTube Live, Wowza Streaming Cloud, Facebook Live, Ustream, AWS
(Amazon Web Services), and more.
• Flexible I/O ports for advanced AV system management — Install Extron FlexOS
applications onto the SMP300 Series that interface with control ports and automate
system operation.
• Flexible dual channel layout for confidence output — Choose between ten
different layouts for confidence stream and local HDMI confidence output to preview
both video channels in different PiP or Side by Side modes.
• License-free operation contributes to a low cost of ownership — With no
licensing or support fees, the SMP300 Series is a cost effective solution for AV
streaming and recording.
• Available with 400 Gigabytes of internal solid state storage to allow more time
between content transfers
• Stream concurrently at three resolutions and bit rates — High resolutions and
high bit rates deliver superior quality images for overflow applications and lower bit rates
and resolutions are more efficient for streaming distribution and confidence viewing
applications.
• SMP 351 models have two encoding streams, archive and confidence.
• SMP 352 models and SMP 351 models with LinkLicense have three resolutions
and bit rates, archive channel A, archive channel B, and confidence.
• DSP functions enabled by LinkLicense — Includes advanced audio DSP features,
such as level control, filtering, and dynamics that increase functionality and provide a
simplified workflow.
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• Chapter and event marking with thumbnails viewable in Extron Media Player —
Chapters or events can be marked, and JPEG image thumbnails are produced that
promote efficient searching and scanning from the Extron Media Player (EMP).
• Record at 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1024x768, 1280x1024, or custom resolution —Use
standard video resolutions or computer resolutions and user-defined custom rates
based on content or viewing requirements.
• Stream at resolutions from 512x288 to 1080p/30 — High resolutions deliver superior
quality images for overflow applications and lower resolutions are more efficient for
streaming distribution and confidence viewing applications.
• Supports source resolutions up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60
— Supports a wide range of input resolutions, from standard definition up to the
resolutions commonly used for computer video and HDTV.
• Streaming presets — Thirty-two streaming presets combining stream destination,
protocols and parameters are available for quick and easy setup and switching between
live streams.
• HDMI, component, composite, and optional 3G-SDI input — Provides
compatibility
with common AV signal formats at resolutions up to 1920x1200 including 1080p/60.
The SMP351 3G-SDI and SMP 352 3G-SDI models offers an additional 3G-SDI input
connection.
• Easy to configure and operate from the front panel or external control system—
Ensures that presentations are streamed and recorded and valuable information is
documented and repurposed.
• Window layout presets simplify control — Sixteen standard and customized source
layouts are available to be recalled quickly from the front panel or an external control
system in composite mode.
• Internal Solid State Storage — Save recorded data to reliable, internal storage, before
transferring it to external destinations. For the 400 GB version, up to eighty hours of
material can be saved to internal storage using archive quality media encoded at
10 Mbps.
• Save recordings to internal solid state drive, external USB storage, or a defined
network storage directory — Recordings can be saved to pre-defined locations most
convenient to users.
• Define specific storage destinations for recorded data — Configure the SMP300
Series to save recordings to specific storage directories based on the user environment
or application requirements.
• Supports the latest SMBv2 and SMBv3 protocols for secure file sharing in
Windows environments
• HDCP-compliant input and output signal management — Encrypted signals
can be viewed on compliant displays connected to the SMP300 Series loop through,
but cannot be streamed or recorded. A green signal is presented at non-compliant
destinations.
• HDMI output with audio — Presents a preview of the blended source layout, which is
only available in composite mode, that is recorded or streamed with mixed, HDMIembedded stereo audio. Mixed analog stereo audio is also available.
• HDMI-embedded stereo audio or analog stereo input and output signal support
— Digital and analog audio signals are supported on the input channels and the output
channel.
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• SDI audio de-embedding — Audio from an SDI source can be decoded and included
in the audio mix along with either HDMI or analog sources.
• Audio mixing and DSP functionality — Produces a quality audio experience without
requiring the use of external mixing and DSP equipment.
• Directly compatible with Opencast Server — Integrate scheduling and publishing of
recorded media directly to the Opencast open source content management system.
• Directly compatible with Kaltura — Integrate publishing of recorded media directly
to Kaltura Management Console.
• Compatible with third party content management systems — Manually upload
recordings to systems such as iTunes-U, Blackboard LMS, SharePoint, CaptionSync,
YouTube, Moodle, and RSS feed.
• Schedule streaming and recording using Microsoft Exchange — Easily import
schedules from Microsoft Exchange Server.
• Schedule streaming and recording using iCalendar — Configure recording
schedules on the SMP300 Series by importing iCalendar files manually or automatically.
• Uploadable Extron FlexOS applications — Upload applications that use the four
digital I/O ports to control and manage devices used in the AV presentation environment
for recording or streaming applications.
• RS-232, Ethernet, and digital I/O control ports — Interface with control systems,
sensors, or external devices used in the AV presentation environment.
• Standards-based H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video compression — The SMP300 Series
supports use of the Baseline, Main, or High Profiles at Levels 4.x, or 3.x providing the
ability to optimize video coding for use with various types of applications and decoding
devices.
• Channel A buffered input loop-through — Channel A input connectors include a
buffered loop-through, for easy integration into new or legacy systems without the need
for additional AV equipment such as distribution amplifiers.
• Auto-Image setup — When activated, the unit automatically analyzes the incoming
video signal and then automatically adjusts sizing, centering, and filtering to optimize
image quality. This can save time and effort in fine tuning displayed images.
• Recording layout presets simplify control (Composite mode only)— Provides 16
standard or customizable presets that specify the size and positioning of AV sources
and metadata, simplifying management and selection of layouts from the front panel or
an external control system.
• Encoding presets for quick recall of specific compression settings — Provides
32 standard or customizable presets for saving specific encoding settings such
as H.264 profile, resolution, GOP (group of pictures) length, and bit rate session
management configurations. Users can quickly switch between these presets to
support different applications.
• Push and pull streaming session management — The flexibility to apply push and
pull streaming session management makes the SMP300 Series compatible with a
variety of H.264 devices and streaming applications.
• Pull streaming transport protocols — RTP, RTSP interleaved, and HTTP tunneled
streaming transport protocols may be applied, based on various network conditions or
to aid in firewall navigation.
• Push streaming transport protocols — Native RTP and MPEG-2 Transport
Streams (TS) may be applied in unicast or multicast streaming applications. TS may be
transported using UDP or RTP based on network conditions.
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• Session Announcement Protocol (SAP) and Session Description Protocol (SDP)
— SAP and SDP protocols simplify identification of AV source streams in unicast or
multicast push streaming applications.
• Adjustable recording and streaming bit rates — Select video bit rates from
200Kbps to 10 Mbps for video and audio bit rates from 80 Kbps to 320 Kbps based
on the viewing application, storage, streaming or network conditions.
• Clean switching — Switching has a clean transition between sources. Distractions
such as visual jumps, glitches, and distortion commonly experienced when switching
between computer and video sources are not experienced.
• Recording metadata — Metadata can be assigned to make indexing and searching of
recordings simple including: Title, Presenter, Subject, Description, Publisher, Contributor,
and Date.
• Metadata text overlay (Composite mode only) — Data concerning the recording
can be presented and clearly identified on recording layouts with AV sources and a
background image.
• Uploadable background image files (Composite mode only) — Upload PNG image
files at resolutions up to 1920x1080 to identify organizational or event information.
Background image can be applied in composite mode only.
• On-screen display information (Composite mode only) — Present device information
and status on source images to aid in troubleshooting and fault finding activities.
• On-screen display video time reference (Composite mode only) — Text displaying a
time reference (HH:MM:SS Format) can be presented within the onscreen display in the
top left corner of the output signal.
• Extended time recording — Recordings that would produce a media file size greater
than 4 GB can be bundled into a recording package of sequential MP4 files, or saved
as a single file.
• User configurable recording file size — Split recordings into specified files sizes.
• Automatic file management for internal storage — Storage space is automatically
created for new recordings when additional space is required. Files are deleted on a
first-in, first-out basis. Important recordings can be locked and retained indefinitely until
they are manually deleted.
• System workflow alarms — Notify monitoring systems or support staff if disk space
is low, encrypted signals are detected, AV signal errors occur, or other error conditions
exist.
• Alarm reporting — Automate communication with monitoring systems or support staff
using e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
• Auto Input Memory — When activated, the SMP 300 Series automatically stores size,
position, and picture settings based on the incoming signal. When the same signal is
detected again, these image settings are automatically recalled from memory.
• EDID Minder automatically manages EDID communication between connected
devices, ensuring use of optimal signal formats.
• Front panel lockout — This feature locks out either all front panel functions, Menu
functions only, or all but recording transport controls. All functions are available through
Ethernet, USB, and RS-232 control.
• Ethernet monitoring and control — Controllable over Ethernet, supporting
configuration and real-time management from a control system.
• Embedded web interface — Provides an intuitive web interface with an embedded
video window for viewing the live stream, as well as source input and encoding
adjustments.
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• USB keyboard and mouse ports — Configure communication settings of the
SMP300 Series using a keyboard and mouse viewing the embedded webpage from
the HDMI output connection, or attach an optional RCP 101 for recording control.
• Includes LockIt HDMI cable lacing brackets.
• Rack-mountable 1U, full rack width metal enclosure.
• Internal Extron Everlast™ power supply — Provides worldwide power compatibility,
with high-demonstrated reliability and low power consumption for reduced operating
cost.
• Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7-year parts and labor warranty
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Installation
This section provides information on:
• Mounting the SMP300 Series
• Rear Panel Overview
• Rear Panel Reset
Mounting the SMP300 Series
The SMP300 Series models are housed in a 1U high, full rack width metal enclosure that
can sit on a table with the provided rubber feet or mounted using the attached rack mounts.
Select a suitable mounting location (see Mounting the SMP300 Series on page126),
then choose an appropriate mounting option.
• Before connecting the SMP300 Series, turn off all devices that are to be connected.
• Connect all external devices to the SMP models before applying power.
Rear Panel Overview
100-240V 0.8A MAX
USB STORAGE
50-60 Hz
AA
BB
MOUSE /
KEYBOARD
1
2
CC
DIGITAL I/O
REMOTE
1 234G
Tx Rx
RS-232
G
INPUTS-CH A
DD EE FF
Figure 4. SMP300 Series Rear Panel (SMP351 3G-SDI shown)
100-240 VAC IEC connector for power input
A
USB type A port for external storage device
B
(2) USB type A ports for mouse and keyboard, or
C
remote control RCP 101
3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw port for digital I/O
D
3.5 mm, 3-pole captive screw port for Simple
E
Instruction Set (SIS™) control over RS-232
HDMI inputs 1 and 2
F
3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw port for channelA
G
analog stereo audio input
HDMI
GG
1
2
LR
LR
AUDIO
HDMI
LOOPOUT
LL MM NN OO PP QQ
J
HH
3
B-Y
INPUTS-CH B
R-YVID
(Optional input 5) 3G/HD/SDI input card
/Y
JJ
5
3G/HD/SDI
4
AUDIOLR AUDIOLR
HDMI
II
KK
HDMI
(SMP 351 3G-SDI and SMP 352 3G-SDI only)
3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw port for channelB
K
analog stereo audio input
HDMI loop thru from input 1 or 2
L
3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw port for channel A
M
analog stereo audio loop output
HDMI preview output
N
3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw port for analog stereo
O
audio output
Reset button and LED
P
OUTPUTS
RESET
SMP 351
LAN
3 BNC connectors for component or composite
H
video input 3
HDMI input 4
I
RJ-45 Ethernet port for LAN connection
Q
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Power Connection
100-240 VAC power input (see figure 4 on the previous page) — Connect the
A
provided IEC cord. Verify the front panel buttons and LCD illuminate (see Front Panel
Features on page20).
Control System and External Device Connections
The SMP300 Series can be configured and controlled from the Remote RS-232 port (see
figure 4, E on the previous page) or the front panel USB mini-B Config port (see
figure 8, B on page20) using SIS commands with DataViewer. A standard web browser
can be used for control and configuration from the LAN port. Because the LAN port must
be connected for streaming output, Extron recommends using it for configuration, remote
control, and firmware upgrades.
USB storage device — Attach an optional external USB storage device to the front or
B
rear USB ports to save recorded files. The storage device can be any standard external
hard drive or USB flash drive formatted with a compatible file system.
NOTE: The SMP300 Series can detect and record to USB storage devices using
FAT32, VFAT long file name extensions, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 file systems, or NTFSformatted storage volumes. For FAT32 USB storage, file sizes must be limited to
4GB or the recording creates multiple 4 GB files.
USB keyboard and mouse, or RCP 101 — Connect a keyboard and mouse to the
C
two USB typeA ports. With a keyboard and mouse connected, the user can toggle
<CTrL + ALT + S> the HDMI output (see figure 8) between the standard preview output
and the internal browser view.
Digital I/O — Connect to the four 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw ports to provide
D
user-defined digital inputs or outputs (see About the FlexOS App - Digital I/O
Configurator on page97).
Remote RS-232 — Connect the host RS-232 cable to the rear panel with
E
a 3-pole captive screw connector for bidirectional (±5V) serial host control,
to control the SMP300 Series using SIS commands over RS-232.
The default protocol port is:
• 9600 baud • no parity • 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit • no flow control (handshaking)
REMOTE
RS-232
Tx Rx
G
Reset button and LED — Press the button to reset the SMP300 Series.
P
There are several reset modes to return the SMP to user-defined configuration
settings or to return all settings back to factory defaults.
The LED indicates the selected reset mode, and provides the reset status
during the reset operation (see Rear Panel Reset on page18).
RJ-45 Ethernet connector (LAN) — Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect to a
Q
network. The default network settings are:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway:
DHCP:
192.168.254.254
255.255.0.0
0.0.0.0
OFF
NOTE: To connect the SMP300 Series directly to a computer Ethernet port, use a
crossover Ethernet cable (see Connection Options on page98).
Receive
Ground
Transmit
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Input Connections
(high impedance)(high impedance)
Do not tin the wires!
Slee
Sleeve(s)
The audio and video inputs are grouped into channel A and channel B (see figure 4 on
page14).
• Channel A analog audio input can be selected for video inputs 1 or 2 (F).
• Channel B analog audio can be selected for video inputs 3 (H), 4 (I), or 5 (J).
HDMI input (1 and 2) — Connect an HDMI (or DVI with suitable adapter) source device
F
to input 1 and input 2.
NOTE: Channel A (inputs 1 and 2) is optimized for full range sources such as PCs.
Channel A analog audio input — Connect a balanced or unbalanced stereo line
G
level audio device to this 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw port. Channel A audio can be
selected for output with HDMI inputs 1 and 2 instead of the embedded audio. Wire the
connector as shown in figure 5.
When using a video source with adjustable quantization range on these inputs,
select "Full Range" for the most accurate video reproduction.
Tip
Ring
ve(s)
Tip
Ring
Figure 5. Audio Input Captive Screw Connector Wiring
Analog video input 3 — Connect component video to the three BNC connectors (B-Y,
H
R-Y, VID/Y). Connect a composite video signal to the VID/Y BNC connector.
HDMI input 4 — Connect an HDMI (or DVI with suitable adapter) source device to
I
input4.
Serial digital video input 5 (SMP 351 3G-SDI and SMP 352 3G-SDI only) —
J
Connect a 3G/HD/SDI video signal to this BNC connector.
Channel B analog and 3G-SDI audio input — Connect a balanced or unbalanced
K
stereo line level audio device to this 5-pole, 3.5mm captive screw port. ChannelB
audio can be selected from either the HDMI embedded audio, ChB analog audio, or
the audio can be set to Off. Wire the connector as shown in figure 5.
Output Connections
HDMI loop-thru output — Connect an HDMI (or DVI with suitable adapter) display
L
device to the HDMI Loop Thru output to view the selected input 1 or input 2.
Audio loop output — Connect a balanced or unbalanced stereo line level audio device
M
to this 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw port. Wire the connector as shown in figure 6.
Audio is always from audio input (G).
ATTENTION:
• For unbalanced audio, connect the sleeves to the ground contact. DO NOT
• Pour l’audio asymétrique connectez les manchons au contact au sol. Ne PAS
Left
Right
Tip
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
Unbalanced Stereo InputBalanced Stereo Input
connect the sleeves to the negative (–) contacts.
connecter les manchons aux contacts négatifs (–).
Left
Right
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
Left
Right
Balanced Audio Output Unbalanced Audio Output
Tip
NO Ground Here
Sleeve(s)
Tip
NO Ground Here
Figure 6. Audio Output Captive Screw Connector Wiring
Left
Right
Do not tin the wires!
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ATTENTION:
• The length of the exposed wires in the stripping process is important. The ideal
length is 3/16 inch (5 mm). If longer, the exposed wires may touch, causing a
short circuit between them. If shorter, the wires can be easily pulled out even if
tightly fastened by the captive screws.
• La longueur des câbles exposés est importante lorsque l’on entreprend de
les dénuder. La longueur idéale est de 5mm (3/16inches). S’ils sont trop
longs, les câbles exposés pourraient se toucher et provoquer un court circuit.
S’ils sont trop courts, ils pourraient sortir, même s’ils sont attachés par les vis
captives.
• Do not tin the wires. Tinned wires are not as secure in the captive screw
terminals and could pull out.
• Ne pas étamer les câbles. Les câbles étamés ne sont pas aussi bien fixés dans
les terminaisons des à vis captives et pourraient sortir.
HDMI preview output — Connect an HDMI (or DVI with suitable adapter) display
N
device to this HDMI output (see figure 4 on page14). Using an attached USB
keyboard and mouse, the preview output can be switched between a preview of the
recorded content and an internal browser client.
Analog audio output — Connect a balanced or unbalanced stereo line level audio
O
device to this 5-pole 3.5 mm captive screw port (see figure 6 on the previous page for
wiring information) for select audio output.
The audio output depends both on the input selection and if the embedded audio or
analog audio is selected for that input (see Audio Select on page41). Audio output
is selected from channel A, channel B, or a mix of both channel A and channel B. For
the SMP 352 and SMP 351 with LinkLicense, with dual mono enabled, audio output
is selected from channel B dual mono or a mix of both channel A and channel B dual
mono.
NOTE: The default audio channel is channel A and channel B. When dual mode is
enabled, the default output is channel A and channel B dual mono.
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Rear Panel Reset
The Reset button on the rear panel of the SMP300 Series (see figure 4 on page14)
returns the SMP300 Series to various modes of operation. There are three unit reset modes
(numbered 1, 4, and 5) that are initiated from the rear panel reset button. To select different
reset modes, use a pointed stylus or small screwdriver to press and hold the Reset button
when the SMP300 Series is powered on or press and hold the Reset button while applying
power to the SMP300 Series.
NOTES:
ATTENTION:
• The reset modes listed in the SMP 300 Series Reset Modes table on the next
page close all open IP and Telnet connections and all sockets. The table has details
comparing the reset modes and detailing affected configuration settings and user
content
• Each reset mode is a separate reset (not a continuation from mode 1 to mode 5).
• Reset modes 2 and 3 are not available for the SMP300 Series.
• The SMP300 Series can also be reset using the web-based user interface (see
System Resets on page96).
• For information on resetting the SMP300 Series using SIS commands see Resets
on page107.
• Review the reset modes carefully. Some reset modes delete all user loaded content
and revert the device to default configuration.
• Analysez minutieusement les différents modes de réinitialisation. Certains modes de
réinitialisation suppriment l’intégralité du contenu chargé de l’utilisateur et remettent
l’appareil au mode de configuration par défaut.
See figure 7 and the SMP 300 Series Reset Modes table on the next page for a summary
of the reset modes.
Mode 1
Press and hold
the Reset button.
Mode 4
Press and hold
for 6 seconds.
Mode 5
Press and hold
for 9 seconds.
RESET RESET
RESET RESET
RESET
Apply power
to the SMP 300 Series.
Reset LED flashes twice.
Reset LED flashes three
times.
RESET
Release, then immediately
press and release again.
Reset LED flashes, then goes off.
RESET
Release, then immediately
press and release again.
Reset LED flashes, then goes off.
RESET
Release Reset button.
Figure 7. Resetting the SMP300 Series
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SMP 300 Series Reset Modes
Mode Activation Result Purpose and Notes
1 Hold in the recessed rear
panel Reset button while
applying power to the unit.
The SMP300 Series reverts to the
factory default firmware for a single
power cycle.
Use mode 1 to revert to
the factory default firmware
for a single power cycle if
incompatibility issues arise
with user-loaded firmware.
All user files and settings are
maintained.
Factory Firmware
NOTE: Do not operate with the default firmware loaded by a mode1 reset. Use it only to load the
most current firmware to the device.
*4 Hold in the Reset button until
the Reset LED blinks twice
(once at 3 seconds, again
at 6 seconds). Then, release
and press the Reset button
again within 1 second*.
Reset All IP Settings
*5 Hold in the Reset button until
the Reset LED blinks three
times (once at 3 seconds,
again at 6 seconds, again
at 9 seconds). Then, release
and press the Reset button
again within 1 second*.
Reset to Factory Defaults
• Sets port mapping back to factory
default.
• Sets the IP address
back to factory default
(192.168.254.254).
• Sets the subnet mask address
back to the factory default
(255.255.0.0).
• Sets the gateway IP address to
the factory default (0.0.0.0).
• Turns DHCP off.
• The Reset LED on the rear panel
of the unit flashes four times in
succession.
Performs a complete reset to factory
defaults (except the firmware).
• Does everything mode 4 does.
• Clears port configurations.
• Resets all IP options.
• Clears all user settings.
• Clears all files from the unit.
• The Reset LED on the rear panel
of the unit flashes four times in
succession.
Mode 4 is used to set
IP address information using
ARP and the MAC address.
Resetting IP Settings
appears on a connected
display.
Mode 5 is useful to start over
with default configuration and
uploading, and also to replace
events.
Resetting SMP300 Series
appears on a connected
display.
Mode 5 is equivalent to
SIS command ZQQQ (see
Absolute reset SIS command
page107).
NOTE: *For modes 4 and 5, nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur within 1
second.
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Front Panel Operation
AA
BB CC DD EE FF GG HH JJII
This section of the manual discusses the operation of the SMP300 Series from the front
panel.
Topics covered include:
• Front Panel Features
• Layout Presets (For Composite Mode Only)
• Power Up Procedure
• Front Panel Menu Operation
• Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes)
• Alarms
Front Panel Features
Extron
USB STORAGE
CHANNEL A
CHANNEL B
CONFIG
2
1
4
3
5
AUDIO
LAYOUT
LR
PRESET
SWAPSWAP NEXT
MENU
NEXTMARK
ADJUST
SMP 351
1
2
3
4
Streaming Media Processor
I/O
Figure 8. SMP300 Series Front Panel
Type A USB connector and activity LED for
A
external storage
USB mini B connector for configuration
B
Input buttons for source selection
C
Record controls with LED indicators
D
Audio level indicators
E
USB storage port and activity LED — Connect a USB compatible media device to
A
this port. The green LED blinks during both reading and writing of data. The storage
device can be any standard external hard drive or USB flash drive formatted with a
compatible file system.
NOTE: The SMP300 Series can detect and record to USB storage devices
using FAT32, VFAT long file name extensions, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 file systems,
or NTFS‑formatted storage volumes. For FAT32 USB storage, file sizes must be
limited to 4GB or the recording creates multiple 4 GB files.
ATTENTION:
• Disconnecting a USB device while recording to it may result in corrupt or lost
data.
• Déconnecter un périphérique USB alors qu’un enregistrement y est effectué,
peut engendrer une altération ou une perte de données.
Layout Preset and Swap buttons
F
Menu display
G
Menu navigation buttons (MENU and NEXT)
H
Adjust knobs (left [ and right {)
I
I/O display LEDs
J
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Config port (see figure 8 on the previous page)— Connect a control device to this
B
port with a USB mini‑B cable (not supplied). Use this port to send SIS commands to the
SMP300 Series for device configuration and control (see Remote Communication
and Control starting on page98).
Input selection — Press these buttons to select inputs associated with the rear panel
C
input ports.
• Channel A — Press the corresponding button to select HDMI input 1 or 2. If
analog audio (instead of embedded audio) is selected for an input, Channel A
analog audio is output with the video.
• Channel B — Press the corresponding button to select composite/component
input3, HDMI input 4, and (optional) SDI input 5. If analog audio is selected for
input 4, Channel B analog audio is output with the selected video input.
The currently selected Channel A input button and currently selected Channel B input
button light solid amber.
NOTE: Input 5 lights only when the optional SDI input card is installed and the input
is selected.
Record controls with LED indicators — Press the Record, Stop, Pause, and Mark
D
buttons to perform the operation. The buttons light to indicate the current state of
record operation.
• Record — Press to record the selected inputs. The record button lights solid
red during active recording.
• Stop — Press to stop the active recording. When pressed during a recording,
the stop button blinks green while the recorded file is being finalized, then lights
solid green when the file is finalized.
• Pause — Press to pause recording. When pressed, the Pause button blinks
green to indicate recording is paused. Press Record or press Pause again to
resume recording, or press Stop to halt the recording.
• Mark — Press
MARK
to place a chapter marker in the recorded file. When pressed
during recording, the button illuminates green momentarily to indicate a chapter
marker is inserted. The button also illuminates when JPEG thumbnails are
automatically created at a fixed interval (default: 1 minute).
Audio level indicators — Two stacks of eight green LEDs track the audio level of the
E
left and right audio channels from ‑60 dBFS (one LED) to 0 dBFS (eight LEDs). The
LEDs indicate both signal presence and active input signal levels.
• Input Configuration Mode — When input gain is adjusted, the meters display the
currently selected input left and right channel audio levels to assist setting audio
gain (see Audio Level on page41).
• Normal Mode — The meters display the left and right encoder input levels
measured after all audio input adjustments are applied and audio sources are
blended or merged (if applicable).
Layout Preset (for composite mode only) and Swap — Press LAYOUT PRESET to
F
select one of the 16 capture presets (see Layout Presets (For Composite Mode
Only) on the next page. The button illuminates green. Use the ADJUST knobs (see
figure 8, I on the previous page) to select the desired output layout. Press NEXT (H)
to activate it.
Press SWAP to switch Channel A and B inputs between the two layout windows. The
button illuminates green for 1 second to indicate the input swap.
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Menu display — Displays configuration menus and status information. Use the MENU
1
2
3
4
I/O
JJ
SMP 351
Streaming Media Processor
G
and NEXT buttons (see figure 8 on page20, H) and ADJUST knobs (I) to navigate
the menu. During normal operation, a default display cycle is presented (see Power Up
Procedure on page24). If there is an active alarm (see Alarms on page47), it is
listed instead.
Menu navigation (MENU and NEXT) — Lights amber (unless menu lockout is
H
enabled). Press to access and navigate the configuration and control menus and
submenus.
NOTE: The menu button blinks red when there is an active alarm (see Alarms).
• MENU — Use this button to enter and move through the main menu system.
• NEXT — Use this button to step through the submenus of the selected menu.
Adjust knobs (left [ and right {) — Rotate these controls to scroll through menus
I
and to make adjustments within a menu or submenu.
NOTE: The buttons and controls on the SMP300 Series can be locked so that
configuration using the front panel is not possible (see Front Panel Lockout
(Executive Modes) on page47).
I/O display — A stack of four green LEDs that correspond to the four digital I/O
J
connections on the rear panel (see figure 4 on page14). Each LED indicates the
on or off status of the corresponding ports which can be configured as digital input or
digital output (see About the FlexOS App - Digital I/O Configurator on page97).
Layout Presets (For Composite Mode Only)
Layout presets define which inputs are selected and where they are placed on the output
screen. There are 12 preconfigured and 4 user presets for custom layout configurations.
LAYOUT
PRESET
SWAPSWAP NEXT
FF GG HH
Figure 9. Front Panel Layout Preset and Swap
The two input channels, A and B, are determined by direct selection from the front panel.
To select 1 of the 12 preconfigured layout presets:
1. Select input 1 or 2 for channel A and input 3, 4, or 5 for channel B (see figure 4 on
page14).
2. Press LAYOUT PRESET (see figure 9, F) to open the menu on the front panel display
(G).
3. Use either ADJUST knob (I) to cycle through the presets. When the desired layout
name appears on the output display, stop.
MENU
NEXT
ADJUST
II
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PBP Upper Left <1>
PbP 25%, main window 75%
PBP Mid Right <4>
Side by Side <7>
Fullscreen B <10>
Ch. B
16:9
METADATA
METADATA
PBP Upper Right <2>
PbP 25%, main window 75%
Ch. A
16:9
PBP Mid Left <3>
PbP 25%, main window 75%
Ch. B
16:9
METADATA
METADATA
Ch. A
16:9
Ch. A
16:9
Ch. B
16:9
METADATA
METADATA
PbP 25%, main window 75%
Ch. A
16:9
PIP Upper Left <5>
PiP 25%, main window 100%
Ch. B
16:9
Ch. A
16:9
PIP Upper Right <6>
PiP 25%, main window 100%
Ch. A
16:9
Ch. B
16:9
METADATA
METADATA
Ch. B
16:9
Windows horizontally centered
METADATA,
MORE METADATA
METADATA,
MORE METADATA
Ch. A
16:9
Ch. B
16:9
Ch. B
16:9
Ch. A
16:9
Side by Side (1) <8>
Windows horizontally centered
Ch. A
16:9
Fullscreen A <9>
main window 100%
main window 100%
Ch. B
16:9
CH A Center <11>
main window 75%, centered in screen
Ch. A
16:9
METADATA, MORE METADATA
CH B Center <12>
main window 75%, centered in screen
Ch. B
16:9
METADATA, MORE METADATA
Figure 10. Layout Presets
NOTE: PBP = Picture Beside Picture
PIP = Picture In Picture
4. Press NEXT (see figure 9, H on the previous page) to select the layout.
5. If desired, press SWAP to reverse the screen position of the A and B input selections.
To store a custom layout configuration:
1. Select the layout from the above configurations closest to your requirements.
2. Change the window size and centering adjustments for each input to modify the layout
as needed (see Picture Control Menu on page29),
3. Press and hold LAYOUT PRESET for 3 seconds to enter the saved layout menu.
4. Use either ADJUST knob to select the desired preset location to store the new layout.
5. Press NEXT to save the new layout.
NOTE: In order to preserve the aspect ratios of the windows, some layouts can
have slightly different spacing at lower resolutions. It is recommended to save
custom layouts at the resolution at which they are to be recalled.
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Power Up Procedure
NOTE: Before powering the SMP300 Series, ensure that all necessary devices are
connected properly. Devices do not need to be powered.
Connect the power cord to a 100 to 240 VAC supply (see Power Connection on
page15). The unit undergoes self testing during the boot sequence (see figure 11
and figure 12 below). After the sequence is complete (and when the device is not being
configured or has an active alarm), the default display cycle is on the LCD display.
Power
On
EXTRON
ELECTRONICS
LOADING
FIRMWARE
2
sec.
~4
sec.
30
sec.
Figure 11. Boot Sequence and Default Display Cycle for Composite Mode
NOTE: The information shown in the default display cycle differs depending on
the active input and the type of video signal. Time Record only displays during a
recording. Time Remain displays the remaining time in the event and the estimated
recording time available during an unscheduled recording.
EXTRON
SMP 35x FW V1.06
45
SMP 35x
INITIALIZING
sec.
Default Display Cycle
2
In 1 1024x768@60
In 3 720p@60
2 sec.
TIME REMAIN
HH:MM:SS
sec.
2
sec.
ARCHIVE 5.0 MB
1280x720@30 fps
2 sec.
TIME RECORD
HH:MM:SS
Power
On
EXTRON
ELECTRONICS
LOADING
FIRMWARE
2
sec.
~4
sec.
30
sec.
EXTRON
SMP 35x FW V1.06
SMP 352
INITIALIZING
45
sec.
Default Display Cycle
In 1 1024x768@60
In 3 720p@60
2 sec.
TIME REMAIN
HH:MM:SS
2
sec.
1280x720@30 fps
2
sec.
TIME RECORD
CHA 5.0 MB
2 sec.
HH:MM:SS
2 sec.
CHB 5.0 MB
1280x720@30 fps
2 sec.
Figure 12. Boot Sequence and Default Display Cycle for Dual Channel Mode
The default display cycle varies depending on the input video signal and output stream
selection. It shows the selected inputs and their resolutions, stream bit rate, and output
resolution. During recording, the current length of the recording and time remaining are
added to the default cycle.
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Front Panel Menu Operation
1
2
3
4
I/O
JJ
SMP 351
Streaming Media Processor
Configuration and adjustments can be performed
using the embedded web pages (see Overview of
the Web-Based User Interface on page49),
SIS commands (see Remote Communication
and Control starting on page98), or the front
panel controls and the menus displayed on the
LCD screen (see image at the right, G). These
menus are used primarily during the initial set up.
Menu Navigation
Menu display — Displays the configuration menus on a 16x2 LCD display.
G
Navigation buttons —
H
• MENU button — Press to activate menus and cycle through the main menus.
• NEXT button — Press to move between the submenus of the selected main
ADJUST knobs ([,{) — In configuration mode, rotate the left ([) control and right ({)
I
control to scroll through submenu options and to make configuration selections (see the
flowcharts in this chapter for details).
Menu Overview
After start‑up, when no adjustments are actively being made, the Default Display Cycle
(see figure 13 below and figure 14 on the next page) runs on the Menu display LCD (G).
The screen progressively cycles through the input and output format information, showing
the number and video format of the active input and the current output resolution.
menu.
MENU
NEXT
NEXT
GG HH
ADJUST
II
NOTE: If a signal is not present on the currently selected input, NOT DETECTED appears
in place of the input type. For example, IN#4 NOT DETECTED.
If there is an active recording, TIME RECORD displays the current length of the recording.
TIME REMAIN shows the time remaining for an active scheduled recording.
Default Display Cycle
2
In#1 1024x768@60
In#3 720p@60
2 sec.
TIME REMAIN
HH:MM:SS
sec.
ARCHIVE 5.0 MB
1280x720@30 fps
2
sec.
TIME RECORD
HH:MM:SS
2 sec.
Figure 13. Default Display Cycle for Composite Mode
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Default Display Cycle
2
In 1 1024x768@60
In 3 720p@60
2 sec.
TIME REMAIN
HH:MM:SS
sec.
1280x720@30 fps
2
sec.
TIME RECORD
CHA 5.0 MB
2 sec.
HH:MM:SS
2 sec.
CHB 5.0 MB
1280x720@30 fps
2 sec.
Figure 14. Default Display Cycle for Dual Channel Mode
Press the MENU button once to bring up the first main (top level) menu, as shown below.
Each successive MENU button press cycles to the next main menu.
NOTE: From any menu or submenu, after 30 seconds of inactivity, the SMP300 Series
times‑out to the default display cycle.
PRESETS
1(;7 1(;7
(to submenus) (to submenus) (to submenus) (to submenus)
0(18 0(18 0(18
EXIT MENU?
PRESS NEXT
PICTURE
CONTROL
0HQX
STATUS
1(;7
(to submenus) (to submenus) (to submenus) (to submenus)
RECORD/STREAM
CONFIGURATION
1(;7
0(18 0(18
VIEW COMM
0(180(18
SETTINGS
1(;7
+
Input 5
for Edit Menu
INPUT
CONFIGURATION
ADVANCED
CONFIGURATION
1(;7
0(18
BACKGROUND
RECALL
1(;71(;7
(For Composite
Mode Only)
Figure 15. Top Level Menus
The flowchart above provides an overview of the menu system.
The top level menus are displayed one at a time, in order, on the LCD panel by pressing the
MENU front panel button.
To return to the default cycle from a top level menu or submenu, press MENU repeatedly until
EXIT MENU? shows, then press NEXT. Alternatively, the menu times out after 30seconds of
inactivity and returns to the default cycle.
Press NEXT when a menu displays to access its submenu. Within the submenu, press MENU
to exit the submenu and return to the currently active menu or press NEXT to move to the
next submenu.
Submenu details with configuration and options for each setting are on the following pages.
A complete schematic of the menus and submenus is in the reference section (see Front
Panel Menu Diagrams starting on page147).
Presets Menu
The presets menu allows the user to save or recall encoder and user presets.
• From the default menu, press MENU to cycle to the Presets menu.
• Press NEXT to enter the submenus.
• Press NEXT to advance to the relevant submenu: Recall or Save.
• Within the submenu, use the ADJUST controls to select the preset, then press NEXT to
• Press MENU to exit the submenu.
recall or save the selection.
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PRESETS
NEXT
MENU
PRESETS
NEXT
MENU
ARCHIVE ENCODER
RECALL
ARCHIVE ENCODER
SAVE
IN<1> USER RECALL
IN<1> USER SAVE
NEXT
<N/A>
Rotate either to
select a preset to recall.
NEXT
<N/A>
Rotate either to select
a preset # to save
current settings to.
NEXT
<N/A>
Rotate [ to select an
input.
Rotate { to select a preset.
NEXT
<N/A>
Rotate [ to select an
input.
Rotate { to select a preset.
NEXT
Figure 16. Presets Menu in
Composite Mode
CHA ARCHIVE ENCODER
CHA ARCHIVE ENCODER
IN<1> USER RECALL
IN<1> USER SAVE
RECALL
<N/A>
SAVE
<N/A>
<N/A>
<N/A>
Rotate horizontal knob to select
encoder. Rotate vertical knob to
select a preset to recall.
NEXT
Rotate horizontal knob to select
encoder. Rotate vertical knob to
select a preset to recall.
NEXT
Rotate [ to select an
input.
Rotate { to select a preset.
NEXT
Rotate [ to select an
input.
Rotate { to select a preset.
NEXT
Figure 17. Presets Menu in Dual
Channel Mode
Encoder presets
Encoder presets allow users to quickly switch between various encoder profiles for different
resolution and bit rates. There are 32 encoder presets for different streaming and recording
applications.
Encoder presets save the following parameters:
ENCODER PRESETS
Video Resolution Audio Bit Rate
Video Bit Rate Audio Delay
Frame Rate Record Mode
Bit Rate Control GOP Length
Profile Type Preset Name
Profile Level
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Default encoder presets
The first nine encoder presets are predefined.
Preset 3 is the default value for the Archive Encoder (Channel A and Channel B).
Preset 9 is the default value for the Confidence Encoder (Streaming = on by default).
Preset
#
1 1080p High 1920x1080 8000 30 320 VBR 30 High 4.1
2 1080p Low 1920x1080 6000 15 128 CVBR 30 Main 3.2
*3 720p High 1280x720 5000 30 192 VBR 30 High 3.1
4 720p Low 1280x720 3000 15 128 CVBR 30 Main 3.1
5 480p High 848x480 2500 30 128 VBR 30 High 3.1
6 480p Low 848x480 1500 15 80 CVBR 30 Main 3.1
7 VGA High 1280x1024 3500 30 128 VBR 30 High 4.1
8 VGA Low 1024x768 2500 15 128 VBR 30 High 3.1
9 Confidence 512x288 350 15 192 VBR 15 Base 3.0
10‑32 User Defined
NOTES:
• *Audio settings are determined by the encoding for the primary recording or stream. Audio for confidence
• Default record mode is video and audio.
• The predefined encoder presets can be modified by the user. If necessary, a factory reset returns all changes
Preset
Name
monitoring is not re‑encoded. Therefore, by default, the recording uses encoder preset 3, and the audio bit
rate is 192 kbps.
to the above table values.
Resolution Video
Bit Rate
(kbps)
Frame
Rate
(fps)
Audio
Bit Rate
(kbps)
Bit Rate
Control
GOP
Length
H.264
Profile
H.264
Level
User presets
User presets save current settings or recall previously saved configurations for the selected
input. User presets can be saved on one input rate and recalled on a different input rate.
There are 16 user presets per input.
User presets save the following parameters (per input):
• Color • Preset name
• Tint • Aspect ratio
• Contrast • Brightness
To save a user preset from the front panel:
1. From the Picture Control menu, configure the selected input as desired (see Input
Configuration Menu on page37).
2. Press MENU to cycle through the main menus to the Presets menu.
3. Press NEXT to cycle to the User Save submenu.
4. Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to select the input.
NOTE: Only the selected front panel channel A and the selected channel B inputs
are available.
5. Use the right ({) ADJUST knob to select one of the 16 user presets.
6. Press NEXT to save the new preset values.
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Each input has sixteen user preset locations available. A configuration can be saved to any
preset number using this menu, the embedded web pages, or via SIS. Select N/A and press
NEXT to exit without saving settings.
To recall a user preset from the front panel:
1. Press MENU to cycle through the main menus to the Presets menu.
2. Press NEXT to cycle to the User Recall submenu.
3. Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to select the input.
NOTE: Only the selected front panel channel A and the selected channel B inputs
are available.
4. Use the left ({) ADJUST knob to select one of the sixteen user presets.
5. Press NEXT to select the new preset for the input.
Each input has 16 user presets recalled using this menu, the web pages, or via SIS. Select
N/A and press NEXT to exit without applying the user preset settings.
Picture Control Menu
The Picture Control menu includes all picture
settings such as color, tint, brightness, and contrast. In
PICTURE
CONTROL
1(;7
0(18
composite mode, it allows the user to adjust horizontal
and vertical window positioning along with horizontal
and vertical window size for the selected input (see
Layout Presets (For Composite Mode Only) on
page22).
From the Picture Control menu, press NEXT to move
to the desired submenu.
In full screen mode, only channel A or only channelB
is displayed. If both channels are active, use the
ChannelSelect submenu and either adjustment
control to select between channel A and B. The
submenu displays the status of the selected window.
0(18
0(18
CHANNEL SELECT
<A> <ON>
Rotate = to select a channel.
Rotate ] to turn the channel
on or off.
1(;7
H POSITION [A] V
<+0000> <+0000>
Rotate = to adjust Horizontal
Position.
Rotate ] to adjust Vertical
Position.
1(;7
Within the submenu, use the ADJUST knobs to select and change values as required.
Press MENU to exit the submenu.
The Channel Select submenu is available for all inputs. Subsequent picture control
submenus are available depending on the input selection (see the following table).
Range YUVp/
Position
* X X X X
Size Vert:64 to 4096
Horz:120 to 4096
Brightness 0 to 127
Contrast 0 to 127
Color 0 to 127
Tint 0 to 127
HDTV
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X
YUVi Composite
Video
NTSC Only
HDMI
NOTES:
• * The position range depends on the selected resolution.
• X indicates applicable picture controls for the input type.
• The position and size values are for archive encoding.
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Channel select
This submenu selects the input channel for the remainder of the submenus.
Rotate either ADJUST knob to select channel A and channel B.
Picture position (composite mode only)
This submenu sets the horizontal (H) and vertical (V) position of the active video for the
selected channel. The maximum value depends on the archive encoder resolution. The
range is dynamically adjusted to ensure at least 32x32 pixels of the window stay on the
screen. A small window (for example, 300 pixels wide) cannot go far into the negative (in this
case it is limited to ‑268 pixels).
To use the Picture Position submenu:
• Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to change the horizontal position of the video for
the selected input. The selected value relates to the left edge of the active video. The
default is 0000.
• Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to change the vertical position of the video for the
selected input. The selected value relates to the top edge of the active video. The
default is 0000.
Picture size (composite mode only)
The Size submenu is used to set the horizontal and vertical size of the active video for the
selected input. To use this submenu:
• Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to change the horizontal size of the video for the
selected input. The range of settings is dependent on the output resolution.
• Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to change the vertical size of the video for the
selected input. The range of settings is dependent on the output resolution.
Brightness and contrast
This submenu is used to adjust the brightness and contrast of the active video for the
selected input. To use this submenu:
• Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to change the brightness of the video for the selected
input. The range of settings is 000 to 127. The default is 064.
• Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to change the contrast of the video for the selected
input. The range of settings is 000 to 127. The default is 064.
Color and tint
This submenu is used to adjust the color and tint of the active video for the selected input.
NOTES:
• The color adjustment is only available for composite and YUV video signal inputs.
• The tint adjustment is only available for composite NTSC video signal inputs. Tint is
not available for PAL video signal inputs.
To use this submenu:
• Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to adjust the color of the video for the selected input.
When this configuration option is set to 0, colors appear as shades of gray. The range
of settings is 000 to 127. The default is 064.
• Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to adjust the tint (appearance of colors) of the video
for the selected input. The range of settings is 000 to 127. The default is 064.
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Record and Stream Configuration Menu
This menu allows the user
to configure the archive
(recording) and confidence
encodes.
Use either ADJUST knob
to change the selections.
Press NEXT to enter
changes and move to the
next submenu. Press
MENU to enter changes
And return to the main
menu.
The flow chart on the right
shows all possible
submenus for the
RECORD/STREAM
CONFIGURATION menu.
Subsequent submenus
are hidden or displayed
depending on previous
submenu selections.
RECORD/STREAM
CONFIGURATION
ENCODER
<ARCHIVE>
ENCODER MODE
<COMPOSITE>
RECORDING
<SINGLE>
RECORD TO 71.75 GB
<INTERNAL>
STREAMING
<ON>
STREAM METHOD
<PULL>
STREAM PROTOCOL
<MULTI RTP/UDP>
MULTICAST IP
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
OUTPUT MODE
<AUDIO/VIDEO>
AUDIO OUTPUT
<B ONLY>
RESOLUTION
<1280x720>
FRAME RATE
<30>
VID BITRATE AUD
<5000> <384>
Menu
NEXT
Rotate either to
select encoder type.
NEXT
Rotate either to
select Composite or Dual mode.
NEXT
Rotate either to
select Off, Single, or Secondary mode.
NEXT
Rotate [ to select Auto, Internal, or External location.
Rotate { to select a volume on the external location.
NEXT
Rotate either to
select mode.
NEXT
Rotate either to select
push or pull streaming.
NEXT
Rotate either to select
protocol to follow stream
method.
NEXT
Rotate [ to select octet.
Rotate { to change address.
NEXT
Rotate either to select audio
and video, or video only.
NEXT
Rotate either to select ChA, ChB or A+B
(Channel B dual mono disabled).
NEXT
Rotate either to
select recording resolution.
NEXT
Rotate either to
select frame rate.
NEXT
Rotate [ to change video bitrate.
Rotate { to change audio bitrate.
NEXT
-OR-
ENCODER
<CONFIDENCE>
NEXT
STREAMING
<ON>
NEXT
STREAM METHOD
<PULL>
NEXT
STREAM PROTOCOL
<UNI RTP/UDP>
NEXT
DESTINATION IP
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
NEXT
RESOLUTION
<512x288>
NEXT
FRAME RATE
<15>
NEXT
VID BITRATE AUD
<350> <192>
NEXT
Rotate either to
select encoder type.
Rotate either to
select mode.
Rotate either to
select push or pull
streaming.
Rotate either to
select protocol to follow
stream method.
Rotate [ to select octet.
Rotate { to change address.
Rotate either to
select streaming
resolution.
Rotate either to
select streaming
frame rate.
Rotate [ to change video bitrate.
Rotate { to change audio bitrate.
Encoder select menu
This submenu determines the purpose of the encoded stream. The subsequent encoder
configuration submenus are dependent on this setting. Select one of the following:
• Archive – Provides the highest quality stream but uses the most bandwidth and
resources. The settings also apply to the recordings.
• Confidence – Provides a lower quality stream, typically for confidence monitoring.
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Recording mode
RECORD/STREAM
CONFIGURATION
ENCODER
<ARCHIVE>
ENCODER MODE
<COMPOSITE>
RECORDING
<OFF>
RECORDING
<SINGLE>
RECORD TO 71.75 GB
<INTERNAL>
STREAMING
<ON>
Figure 18. Recording Submenus for Composite Mode
MENU
NEXT
Rotate either to
select encoder type.
NEXT
Rotate either to select
Composite or Dual channel Mode.
NEXT
Rotate either to select Off, Single, or
Secondary recording mode.
NEXT
Rotate [ to select Auto, Internal, or External location.
Rotate { to select a volume on the external location.
NEXT
Rotate either to
select mode.
NEXT
ENCODER MODE
<DUAL>
RECORD TO 71.75 GB
NEXT
2ND REC TO X.XX GB
USBFRONT
RECORDING
<Internal +2nd>
NEXT
INTERNAL
Display only.
NEXT
<VOL NAME>
Rotate either to select among
multiple volumes on a drive.
RECORD/STREAM
CONFIGURATION
ENCODER
<ARCHIVE>
ENCODER MODE
<COMPOSITE>
RECORDING
MENU
NEXT
Rotate either to
select encoder type.
NEXT
<OFF>
ENCODER MODE
<DUAL>
Rotate either to select
Channel Mode.
NEXT
RECORDING
<SINGLE>
Rotate either to
select Off, Single, or Secondary mode.
NEXT
RECORD TO 71.75 GB
<INTERNAL>
Rotate [ to select Auto, Internal, or External location.
Rotate { to select a volume on the external location.
NEXT
STREAMING
<ON>
Rotate either to
select mode.
NEXT
Figure 19. Recording Submenus for Dual Channel Mode
The Encoder Archive mode submenu contains options for directing the recording to a
storage location. Rotate either selection knob to select Composite (see figure 18) or Dual
Channel (see figure 19) mode. If Composite mode is selected, rotate either selection knob
to select:
• Single – The archive stream is recorded to the internal drive only (default).
• Secondary – The archive stream is recorded to the internal drive and the drive
connected to one of the USB ports (front, rear, or RCP).
• Off – Recording is off.
NOTE: If Dual Channel mode is selected, rotate either knob to select Single or Off.
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Subsequent submenus are available based on the Recording selection.
NOTE: When a USB device has more than one logical volume, each volume is
numbered. Use the right ({) ADJUST knob to select from among the different volumes
on USB front, USB rear, and USB RCP storage devices.
ATTENTION:
• Disconnecting a USB device while recording to it may result in corrupt or lost data.
• Déconnecter un périphérique USB alors qu’un enregistrement y est effectué, peut
engendrer une altération ou une perte de données.
NOTE: The SMP300 Series can detect and record to USB storage devices
using FAT32, VFAT long file name extensions, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 file systems, or
NTFS‑formatted storage volumes. For FAT32 USB storage, file sizes must be limited
to 4GB or the recording creates multiple 4 GB files. FAT32 internal recording does not
have the 4GB size limit, if unlimited file size is selected.
Record To (Single)
The Record To submenu selects the drive the input is recorded to.
• Auto – The SMP stores the recording to locations in order of priority as set in the
Destination Recording Priority drop‑down lists.
• Internal – Selects the internal drive and displays the available drive space.
• External – Selects the drive connected to the front panel USB port and displays the
available drive space. If there is no drive connected, the submenu is skipped.
When External is active, rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to select from the following:
• <USBFRONT [VOLNAME]> – An external drive connected to the front panel USB port.
• <USBREAR [VOLNAME]> – An external drive connected to the rear panel USB port.
• <USBRCP [VOLNAME]> – An external drive connected to the RCP USB port.
Auto mode allows users to set the recording storage priority by selecting options from the
four Destination Recording Priority drop‑down lists (see figure 20 below). Recordings
are saved to the highest priority that has available storage space to the lowest (left to right).
When that drive is full, the SMP uses the next drive with available space in the priority list
(see Start an AdHoc Recording on page59).
Figure 20. Recording Media Selection and Limit
For more information about recording media selection, please refer to the SMP300Series
Embedded Web Pages Help File.
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Record To (Internal + 2nd)
The Record To submenu selects the drive the input records to. Selecting Internal + 2nd
assumes there is a USB drive connected. The input is always recorded to both the internal
and external drives.
NOTE: In Dual Channel mode, Secondary Recording is disabled.
• Internal – Displays the available drive space for the internal drive.
• External – Displays the available drive space of the connected USB drive. If no drive is
currently connected, the drive space shows N/A.
When External is active, rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to select from the following:
• <USBFRONT [VOLNAME]> – An external drive connected to the front panel USB port.
• <USBREAR [VOLNAME]> – An external drive connected to the rear panel USB port.
• <USBRCP [VOLNAME]> – An external drive connected to the RCP USB port.
Streaming
Streaming is available in both archive and confidence encodes. Streaming can be ON
(enabled) or OFF. When streaming is enabled, the STREAM METHOD, STREAM PROTOCOL, and
MULTICAST IP or DESTINATION IP submenus are available (see figure 21). The appropriate
submenus are displayed depending on the previous submenu selection.
NOTE: In the menus and submenus, MULTI refers to a multicast protocol and UNI refers
to unicast.
RECORD/STREAM
CONFIGURATION
NEXT
STREAMING
<ON>
NEXT
STREAM METHOD
<RTSP PULL>
Rotate either to
select RTSP PULL, RTP
PUSH, or RTMP PUSH.
NEXT
STREAM PROTOCOL
<UNI RTP/UDP>
MENU
Rotate either to
toggle streaming
on or off.
-OR-
Rotate either to select protocol.
Press NEXT to select and move
to next submenu.
- OR -
STREAM PROTOCOL
<MULTI RTP/UDP>
MULTICAST IP
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Rotate [ to select octet.
Rotate { to change address.
NEXT NEXT
STREAM METHOD
<PUSH>
NEXT
STREAM PROTOCOL
<UNI TS/UDP>
DESTINATION IP
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Rotate [ to select octet.
Rotate { to change address.
Rotate either to select protocol
from this list:
UNI TS/UDP MULTI TS/UDP
UNI TS/RTP MULTI TS/RTP
UNI ES/RTP MULTI ES/RTP
Press NEXT to select and move
to next submenu.
Figure 21. Streaming Submenus
The following submenus appear only when the encoder selection is ARCHIVE. Confidence
encodes have independent stream settings.
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Stream Method
Rotate either ADJUST knob to select : PULL (default) or PUSH.
Stream Protocol
The available stream protocol follows push or pull streaming.
• When RTSP PULL streaming is selected, choose between UNI RTP/UDP (default) and
MULTI RTP/UDP.
• When RTP PUSH streaming is selected, choose one of six options:
UNI TS/UDP (default), UNI TS/RTP, UNI ES/RTP, MULTI TS/UDP, MULTI TS/RTP and
MULTI ES/RTP.
• When RTMP PUSH streaming is selected, go to the web UI to enter the server URL and
stream name/key of the push destination
For more information, refer to the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File.
Multicast IP for pull multicast
When a multicast protocol is selected, the MULTICAST IP address must be entered. Check
with the IT department for the correct multicast IP address for your network.
Enter the MULTICAST IP address:
• Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to select the octet.
• Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to change the address.
Destination IP for push streaming
When push streaming is selected, the DESTINATIONIP address must be entered.
Enter the DESTINATION IP address:
• Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to select the octet.
• Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to change the address.
NOTE: The destination can also be configured to a local hostname or fully qualified
domain name using the web‑based user interface (see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded
Web Pages Help File for details).
Output mode
When the ARCHIVE encoder is selected, an option is provided to output audio and video or
video only.
Rotate either ADJUST knob to select an output mode (see figure 22 on the next page):
AUDIO/VIDEO or VIDEO.
Audio Output
The SMP 351 without LinkLicense allows the user to set the AUDIO OUTPUT to either A ONLY,
B ONLY, or A+B.
The SMP 351 with LinkLicense and the SMP 352 allow users to set the AUDIO OUTPUT to
either channels A+B DUAL MONO or B DUAL MONO when Dual Mono for channel B is enabled.
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RECORD/STREAM
CONFIGURATION
NEXT
NEXT
OUTPUT MODE
<AUDIO/VIDEO>
Rotate either to select audio
and video, or video only.
NEXT
AUDIO OUTPUT
<B ONLY>
NEXT
MENU
Rotate either to
select ChA, ChB or A+B.
-OR-
AUDIO OUTPUT
<B DUAL MONO>
Rotate either to
select B dual mono or A+B dual mono.
Figure 22. Audio Output Submenu
Resolution
Archive and confidence encoders have independent resolution settings.
The selections are:
• Custom
• 512x288 • 1280x1024
• 848x480 • 1920x1080
• 1024x768
• 1280x720 (default)
There are three types of encoders ‑ Archive Channel A, Archive Channel B, and Confidence.
Output Rate Aspect Format Name Max FPS
1 848x480 16:9 480p 30
2 1280x720 16:9 720p 30
3 1920x1080 16:9 1080p 30
4 1024x768 4:3 XGA 30
5 1280x1024 5:4 SXGA 30
6 512x288 16:9 WCIF 30
Recording resolution defaults to 1280x720.
NOTES:
• If the archive and confidence aspect ratios do not match, the source material can
appear stretched on the confidence stream.
• A custom rate is defined with the web‑based UI.
• For composite mode, the confidence encode cannot have a higher resolution than
the archive encode.
Frame Rate (video)
Archive and confidence encodes have independent frame rate settings. This menu provides
a frame rate selection (frames per second) from the following list:
• 30 (default)
• 25 • 15 • 12 • 5
• 24 • 12.5 • 10
Frame rates are selected separately for the archive and confidence encoder configurations.
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Bit Rate (Video)
MENU
NEXT
INPUT
CONFIG
Rotate either to
select input.
INPUT SELECT
<3>
Archive and confidence encodes have independent video bit rate settings. Video (VID) bit
rate sets a target video bit rate from 200 kbps to 10000 kbps (default 5000 kbps).
Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to select the video bit rate.
Bit Rate (Audio)
Archive and confidence encodes have the same audio bit rate settings. Audio (AUD) bit rate
allows the user to select an audio bit rate in kbps from the following selections:
• 80 • 96 • 128
• 192 (default)
Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to select an audio bit rate.
Input Configuration Menu
This menu allows the user to configure each of the five inputs.
NOTE: The Input Configuration submenus are input specific. Depending on the
input type, not all submenus (shown in gray on subsequent pages) are available.
From the Input Config menu, press NEXT to enter the submenu
(see image at right).
Input Select
The first submenu is the input selection (see image above
right). Rotate either ADJUST knob to select the desired input
number from the active front panel input selections for further
configuration. This selection determines the subsequent
submenus that are visible.
• 256 • 320
INPUT
CONFIG
NEXT
INPUT SELECT
<3>
Rotate either to
select input.
MENU
Input Format
The next submenu selects the input signal format (see image at
right).
INPUT #1 INPUT #2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 **INPUT 5
*HDMI/DVI *HDMI/DVI *YUVp/HDTV *HDMI/DVI *Auto‑SDI
YUVi 3G‑SDI
Composite HD‑SDI
SDI
*Default
**Input 5 is only available on the SDI models.
NOTE: When there is no active input, the input parameters show N/A. For digital inputs,
H/V start, H/V active, total pixel and phase submenus do not apply.
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INPUT #[3]
<YUVp/HDTV>
Rotate either to
select the input format.
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Film Detection (interlaced input formats only)
MENU
NEXT
INPUT
CONFIG
Rotate either to
select the input format.
Rotate either to
select input.
INPUT SELECT
<3>
INPUT #[3]
<YUVp/HDTV>
Film detection is automatically enabled when an interlaced input format is selected (see
Input Format on the previous page). Film detection supports 2:2 and 3:2 detection. The
processing maximizes image detail and sharpness for interlaced sources that originated
from film. Film detection is valid for any interlaced input type. The SMP300 Series
de‑interlaces NTSC, PAL, and 1080i inputs.
If PIP mode and film detection are on for both inputs, the priority is given to the interlace
input. If both inputs are interlaced, priority is first to the larger window size, or to the main
window.
Film detection mode cannot be disabled and has no user adjustments.
Signal Sampling Configuration
Signal sampling optimizes the input signal for the
currently selected input. The signal sampling settings
are only available for analog inputs.
• H START (horizontal start) and V START (vertical
start) — This submenu is used to set the
horizontal and vertical start positions of the active
video for input 3.
To use this submenu:
• Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to change
the horizontal start pixel position (left edge)
of the active video for the selected input. The
default is 128.
(3) H START V
<128> <128>
Rotate [ to select the horizontal
start pixel.
Rotate { to adjust the vertical
start pixel.
(3) H ACTIVE V
<1024> <0768>
Rotate [ to adjust Horizontal Active pixel
width.
Rotate { to adjust Vertical Active pixel height.
(3) TTLPIX PHASE
<XXX> <16>
Rotate [ to adjust TTL pixel width.
Rotate { to adjust phase.
• Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to change
the vertical start line position (top edge) of the active video for the selected input.
The default is 128.
• H ACTIVE (horizontal active pixels) and V ACTIVE (vertical active lines) — This submenu
is used to set the horizontal active pixels and vertical active lines of the active video for
input 3.
To use this submenu:
• Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to change the width (in pixels) of the active video
for the selected input.
• Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to change the height (in lines) of the active video
for the selected input.
• TTLPIX (total pixels) and PHASE (pixel phase) — This submenu is used to set the total
pixels and pixel phase of the active video for input 3.
To use this submenu:
• Rotate the left ([) ADJUST knob to change the width (in pixels) of the total display
area to be sampled for the selected input.
• Rotate the right ({) ADJUST knob to move the pixel sampling point for the selected
input. The range of settings is 000 to 063. The default is 032.
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MENU
NEXT
INPUT
CONFIG
Rotate either to
select the input format.
Rotate [ to select the horizontal
start pixel.
Rotate { to adjust the vertical
start pixel.
Rotate [ to adjust Horizontal Active pixel
width.
Rotate { to adjust Vertical Active pixel height.
to set an
Rotate either to
select input.
Rotate either to
select an aspect ratio for the
selected input.
Rotate [ to adjust TTL pixel width.
Rotate { to adjust phase.
INPUT SELECT
<3>
INPUT #[3]
<YUVp/HDTV>
(3) TTLPIX PHASE
<XXX> <16>
(3) H START V
<128> <128>
(3) H ACTIVE V
<1024> <0768>
ASPECT RATIO IN[1]
<FILL>
MENU
NEXT
INPUT
CONFIG
Rotate either to
select the input format.
Rotate [ to select the horizontal
start pixel.
Rotate { to adjust the vertical
start pixel.
Rotate [ to adjust Horizontal Active pixel
width.
Rotate { to adjust Vertical Active pixel height.
Rotate either to
select input.
select an aspect ratio for the
Rotate [ to adjust TTL pixel width.
Rotate { to adjust phase.
INPUT SELECT
<3>
INPUT #[3]
<YUVp/HDTV>
(3) TTLPIX PHASE
<XXX> <16>
(3) H START V
<128> <128>
(3) H ACTIVE V
<1024> <0768>
Aspect Ratio
The Aspect Ratio adjustment allows the user to select
between input rates to fill the entire window for that channel
(FILL), scale up to fit the channel window and keep the original
aspect ratio (FIT), or to allow each input rate to display in
its native aspect ratio with respect to the channel window
(FOLLOW).
The aspect ratio can be changed per input. The selected input is displayed in the first line.
Rotate either ADJUST knob to select FOLLOW, FILL (default), and FIT for the selected input.
Aspect Ratio Screen Appearance Description
The input format passes unchanged. A 4x3
format (represented by the red block on the
left) remains at its original aspect ratio. The
FOLLOW
FIT
vertical dimension fills, but not the horizontal
dimension of the output or recording. Letter
box or pillar bars can be applied based on
the horizontal and vertical size settings (see
Picture Control Menu on page29).
The input format is zoomed to fill the
output with top and bottom or left and right
information cropped out in order to fit the
screen without letterboxing or adding pillars.
Some loss of image occurs represented by
the dimmed image outside the red block.
ASPECT RATIO IN[1]
<FILL>
Rotate either to
selected input.
The input format is non‑uniformly scaled
to fill the 16x9 output. A 4x3 input fills the
horizontal and vertical screen of the output
FILL
or recording with some distortion of the input
(default)
NOTE: The selected input aspect ratio setting is applied to both the archive and confidence
outputs. If the confidence resolution is different, the applied aspect ratio cannot be maintained.
For example, if the archive resolution is 1080p with an aspect ratio of 16:9, and the confidence
display is 1024x768 with an aspect ratio of 4:3, the input aspect ratio selection cannot be
maintained for both.
EDID on HDMI Connectors
EDID emulation is available on HDMI inputs 1, 2 and 4. By default, all
three custom EDIDs are set to 720p @ 60Hz, 2‑channel audio. The
selected input is displayed in the first line. Rotate either ADJUST knob
to select the desired EDID from the EDID table on the next page.
EDID INPUT #[1]
<720p_60_2ch>
Rotate [
EDID value for the
active input.
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EDID Resolution Refresh Rate Rate Type Video Forma Audio
1 800x600 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
2 1024x768 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
3 1280x720 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
4 1280x768 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
5 1280x800 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
6 1280x1024 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
7 1360x768 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
8 1366x768 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
9 1400x1050 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
10 1440x900 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
11 1600x900 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
12 1600x1200 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
13 1680x1050 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
14 1920x1080 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
15 1920x1200 60 Hz PC DVI N/A
16 800x600 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
17 1024x768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
18 1280x768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
19 1280x800 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
20 1280x1024 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
21 1360x768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
22 1366x768 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
23 1400x1050 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
24 1440x900 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
25 1600x900 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
26 1600x1200 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
27 1680x1050 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
28 1920x1200 60 Hz PC HDMI 2‑Ch
29 480p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
30 576p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
31 720p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
32 720p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
33 1080i 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
34 1080i 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
35 1080p 25 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
36 1080p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
37 1080p 24 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
38 1080p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch
39 User Loaded Slot 1
40
41 User Loaded Slot 3
User Loaded Slot 2
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Audio Select
MENU
NEXT
INPUT
CONFIG
Rotate either to
select the input format.
Rotate [ to select the horizontal
start pixel.
Rotate { to adjust the vertical
start pixel.
Rotate [ to adjust Horizontal Active pixel
width.
Rotate { to adjust Vertical Active pixel height.
Rotate [ to set an
EDID value for the
active input.
Rotate either to
select input.
Rotate either to
select an aspect ratio for the
selected input.
Rotate either to
select an audio input source
for the selected input.
audio input level from -18
Rotate [ to adjust TTL pixel width.
Rotate { to adjust phase.
INPUT SELECT
<3>
INPUT #[3]
<YUVp/HDTV>
(3) TTLPIX PHASE
<XXX> <16>
EDID INPUT #[1]
<720p_60_2ch>
(3) H START V
<128> <128>
(3) H ACTIVE V
<1024> <0768>
ASPECT RATIO IN[1]
<FILL>
IN[1] AUDIO SELECT
<LPCM 2CH>
MENU
NEXT
INPUT
CONFIG
Rotate either to
select the input format.
Rotate [ to select the horizontal
start pixel.
Rotate { to adjust the vertical
start pixel.
Rotate [ to adjust Horizontal Active pixel
width.
Rotate { to adjust Vertical Active pixel height.
Rotate [ to set an
EDID value for the
active input.
Rotate either to
select input.
Rotate either to
select an aspect ratio for the
selected input.
select an audio input source
Rotate [ to adjust TTL pixel width.
Rotate { to adjust phase.
INPUT SELECT
<3>
INPUT #[3]
<YUVp/HDTV>
(3) TTLPIX PHASE
<XXX> <16>
EDID INPUT #[1]
<720p_60_2ch>
(3) H START V
<128> <128>
(3) H ACTIVE V
<1024> <0768>
ASPECT RATIO IN[1]
<FILL>
Each of the inputs has a corresponding input audio format
selection. The selected input is displayed in the first line.
For HDMI inputs 1, 2, 4, and 5 the audio format can be:
• LPCM 2CH (default) — Embedded digital audio (default).
• ANALOG AUDIO — Analog audio from the rear panel
captive screw connections.
• OFF — No audio.
For analog video input 3, the audio format can be:
• ANALOG AUDIO (default) — Analog audio from the rear panel captive screw
connections.
• OFF — No audio.
IN[1] AUDIO SELECT
<LPCM 2CH>
Rotate either to
for the selected input.
Background Recall Menu (For composite mode only)
Advanced Configuration Menu
Audio Level
Each audio input channel can be adjusted from -18 dB to
+24dB. The default value is 0dB. The selected input is displayed
in the first line.
A background can be selected to record with the channel A
and B inputs. Background files must be in PNG format and
uploaded to the Background folder of the SMP300 Series
using the embedded web pages or an SFTP client.
Use either knob to scroll through available files. Press NEXT
to apply the background to the current layout. If the file is
smaller than the selected output resolution, the background
displays from the top left corner. If the file resolution is larger,
the background is cropped to fit the selected resolution.
The following flowchart provides an overview of the
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION menu. Options include
AUTO IMAGE (ON or OFF), PREVIEW HDMI OUT, AUTO MEMORY
(ON or OFF), TEST PATTERN, RECORD DRIVE LIMITER, and
RESET (defaults to factory).
Auto-Image
This mode is selectable per input and is used where a
variety of input sources are likely encountered. Auto‑Image
automatically sizes and positions incoming video signal to
fill the channel window when a new input signal is detected.
When Auto Memory is off, Auto‑Image executes whether or
not the same input frequency has been detected before.
NOTE: Enabling Auto‑Image when overscan is also
enabled recalls the default sampling settings for the
detected input rate.
IN[1] AUDIO LEVEL
<0 dB>
Rotate either to set the
to +24 dB.
MENU MENU
BACKGROUND
RECALL
NEXT
RECALL
<default.png>
Rotate either to select.
Press NEXT to load
the background file
and exit.
ADVANCED
CONFIG
NEXT
IN<1> AUTO IMAGE
<OFF>
Rotate [ to select input.
Rotate { to toggle on or off.
NEXT
PREVIEW HDMI OUT
<1280X720@60Hz>
Rotate either to select
a resolution.
NEXT
AUTO MEMORY
<ON>
Rotate { to toggle Auto
Memory On or Off.
NEXT
TEST PATTERN
<N/A>
Rotate either to select a
test pattern.
NEXT
RECORD DRIVE LIMITER
<OFF/ON>
Rotate either to select
the drive restriction.
NEXT
RESET
<NONE>
Rotate either to select
reboot or to reset all
advanced configurations.
NEXT
MENUMENU
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Use the left ([) ADJUST knob to select the desired input. Us the right ({) ADJUST knob to
MENUMENU
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
ADVANCED
CONFIG
to toggle Auto
Rotate [ to select input.
Rotate { to toggle on or off.
Rotate either to select
a resolution.
IN<1> AUTO IMAGE
<OFF>
PREVIEW HDMI OUT
<1280X720@60Hz>
MENUMENU
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
ADVANCED
CONFIG
Rotate [ to select input.
Rotate { to toggle on or off.
Rotate either to select
IN<1> AUTO IMAGE
<OFF>
toggle AUTO IMAGE ON or OFF (default).
When enabled and a new input frequency is detected, an existing Auto Memory for the
signal is applied (if AUTO MEMORY is enabled). If no entry exists, an automatic Auto‑Image
is applied to the new signal. This sizes and positions the incoming video signal to display
properly within the channel window, with respect to the current aspect ratio setting.
The value is global to all analog inputs on the SMP300 Series and defines the minimum
luminosity that the Auto‑Image routine defines as active video (default: 25%).
Auto‑Image affects active pixel, active lines, H/V start, and phase configurations. All other
picture controls remain unchanged. If the aspect ratio is set to FILL, H/V position returns
to 0, 0 and the H/V size is set to match the current output rate. Input sampling settings are
updated according to standard Auto‑Image operation. If the aspect ratio is set to Follow or
Fit, the H/V position and H/V size are set to maintain the native aspect ratio of the input in
respect to the current output resolution. All input sampling settings are updated according
to standard Auto‑Image operation. Image size and position are reset to default values after
auto imaging.
Press NEXT to select the input value and move to the next submenu.
NOTE: Aside from the standard Auto‑Image SIS command, there are unique
commands to Auto‑Image to fill the output and maintain input aspect ratio (see
Auto-Image and memory on page113).
Preview HDMI Output
Use either front panel ADJUST knobs to select the refresh rate
of the Preview HDMI Output. It can be either 50 Hz or 60 Hz
(default). The resolution follows the archive output and cannot
be changed.
Press NEXT to select the value and move to the next submenu.
PREVIEW HDMI OUT
<1280X720@60Hz>
a resolution.
NOTE: When the selected archive resolution is under 720 lines (for example, if the
archive encoder is set as 848x480 or 512x288) the HDMI preview output is set to
1280x720, with the video content centered in the 720p window.
Auto Memory
AUTO MEMORY is enabled on all inputs by default. It should only
be disabled if the user desires to have a source applied to
the input treated as a new source regardless of whether the
source was detected previously.
When enabled and a new input frequency is detected, an
existing Auto Memory for the signal is first applied. If no entry
exists, it performs an automatic Auto‑Image on the new signal. This sets a size and position
for the image to fill the screen, with respect to the current aspect ratio setting.
The SMP300 Series has 16 global memory locations, and stores unique entries for each
input format (for example, YUVi versus YUV-HD). Auto Memory saves H/V start, active pixels,
active lines, total pixels, phase, brightness, contrast, color, and tint settings.
The input lookup table identifies new analog inputs based on input type, total line count
of the input, and H/V frequency. Auto Memory locations associate with specific entries
in the input lookup table (not based solely on H/V frequency). For example, the RGBHV
1024x768@60Hz input lookup table entry can only have a single associated Auto Memory.
AUTO MEMORY
<ON>
Rotate {
Memory On or Off.
NEXT
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Digital inputs are automatically set up using information regarding image size and refresh
Color Bars Time Stamp Pulse Crop
MENUMENU
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
ADVANCED
CONFIG
Rotate { to toggle Auto
Memory On or Off.
Rotate [ to select input.
Rotate { to toggle on or off.
Rotate either to select
a resolution.
IN<1> AUTO IMAGE
<OFF>
AUTO MEMORY
<ON>
PREVIEW HDMI OUT
<1280X720@60Hz>
provided by the digital input. This allows for non‑standard rates (not found in the input
lookup table) to display correctly. Digital inputs that do not match an existing lookup table
are saved to AutoMemory as unique entries based on the total line count, H/V active, and
vertical refresh rate.
Press NEXT to select the value and move to the next submenu.
Test Patterns
Test patterns are an essential tool for configuration and
troubleshooting.
The SMP300 Series offers eight patterns, applied per window:
color bars, time stamp, pulse (for audio), crop aspect ratio
(1.33, 1.78, 1.85), and universal OSD (On‑screen Display)
patterns.
)UL $SU
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Universal OSD
TEST PATTERN
<N/A>
Rotate either to select a
test pattern.
NEXT
Figure 23. Test Patterns
• Color Bars – Standard full screen color bars overlaid on top of the current layout.
• Time Stamp (For composite mode only) – Displays white text in a small, translucent,
gray rectangle with the unit date and time (for example: Fri Apr 18 HH:MM:SS) in the
top left corner of the display window.
• Pulse – Select Pulse to output an audio pulse of 400 Hz at ‑10 dBu for audio output
testing.
• Crop – Outlines the active picture area.
• Aspect Ratio – Three patterns with screen outlines in 1.33:1, 1.78:1, and 1.85:1 for
centering and size adjustment.
• Universal OSD (For composite mode only) – This pattern consists of a small,
translucent, gray rectangle with white text overlaid atop the source video content.
It appears in the upper left of the screen. The text includes brief text of your choice
followed by three selectable elements separated by commas (see Setting up the
universal OSD test pattern on page72).
Rotate either ADJUST knob to scroll through the patterns. Stop on the desired pattern and
press NEXT. The selected test pattern is immediately output to the display. The test pattern
displays until another pattern is selected, OFF is selected from the TestPattern drop‑
down list, or unit power is recycled.
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Record Drive Limiter
This is set at the factory and cannot be
MENUMENU
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
ADVANCED
CONFIG
Rotate { to toggle Auto
Memory On or Off.
Rotate either to select a
test pattern.
Rotate [ to select input.
Rotate { to toggle on or off.
Rotate either to select
a resolution.
Rotate either to select
IN<1> AUTO IMAGE
<OFF>
TEST PATTERN
<N/A>
AUTO MEMORY
<ON>
PREVIEW HDMI OUT
<1280X720@60Hz>
MENUMENU
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
NEXT
ADVANCED
CONFIG
Rotate { to toggle Auto
Memory On or Off.
advanced configurations.
Rotate either to select a
test pattern.
Rotate [ to select input.
Rotate { to toggle on or off.
Rotate either to select
a resolution.
Rotate either to select
the drive restriction.
IN<1> AUTO IMAGE
<OFF>
TEST PATTERN
<N/A>
AUTO MEMORY
<ON>
PREVIEW HDMI OUT
<1280X720@60Hz>
RECORD DRIVE LIMITER
<OFF/ON>
Configure the record drive locations to be limited or to be fully
automatic.
The following limitations can be selected:
• OFF (not restricted, default) – Record to internal memory
RECORD DRIVE LIMITER
<OFF/ON>
the drive restriction.
and any connected drives.
• ON
Based on the top level selection, the REC LOCATION submenu under Record/Stream
Config offers different record drive options (see Record and Stream Configuration
Menu on page31).
Reset
The Reset submenu provides a factory reset or firmware
reboot. The selections are:
• To Factory – Equivalent to a ZQQQ command (see
Resets on page107). The unit is reset to factory
defaults with the current firmware.
• Reboot Unit – Identical to a power cycle.
A reset or reboot confirmation message appears before the reset or reboot. After confirming,
the front panel LCD displays Resetting/Rebooting Unit.
RESET
<NONE>
Rotate either to select
reboot or to reset all
NEXT
Comm Settings (View and Edit) Menu
The two Comm Settings menus provide a status
of the current serial port and IP settings for the
communications ports. A hidden menu allows changes
to the settings.
The main menu defaults to the VIEW COMM SETTINGS
submenus for viewing all communication port settings.
Press NEXT to cycle through the submenu.
The VIEW COMM SETTINGS submenu is read‑only. To
make changes, press and hold NEXT and INPUT5
simultaneously for 3 seconds in the VIEW COMM
SETTINGS menu or any of the submenus. The VIEW
COMM SETTINGS menu changes to the EDIT COMM
SETTINGS menu.
VIEW COMM
SETTINGS
“Hidden” Menu*
EDIT COMM
SETTINGS
NEXT
SERIAL PORT
9600 RS232
Rotate either to change
the baud rate.
NEXT
MAC ADRESS
005A6078CEC
changed. (Skipped in “Edit” mode.)
NEXT
DHCP MODE
<OFF> On
Rotate either to toggle
DHCP mode On or Off.
NEXT
IP ADDR
192.168.254.254
Rotate [ to select octet field.
Rotate
NEXT
SUBNET
255.255.000.000
Rotate either to change mask.
NEXT
GATEWAY
000.000.000.000
Rotate
Rotate
Press and hold
INPUT 5 + NEXT
for 3 seconds.
{ to change address.
[ to select octet field.
{ to change address.
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Change an Address
Rotate [ to select octet.
IP 192.168
XXX.XXX
Rotate { to change address.
IP 192.168
254.XXX
Rotate [ to select octet.
IP 192.168
254.XXX
Rotate { to change address.
IP 192.168
254.254
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
To change the IP address (IP ADDR), Subnet Mask (SUBNET),
and Gateway IP address (GATEWAY):
Enter the EDIT COMM SETTINGS menu and navigate to the
desired address (IP address shown).
1. Make the octet selection with the left ([) ADJUST
knob. The selected octet blinks (shown in Bold in the
illustration at right, 1).
2. Change the selected octet value using the right ({)
ADJUST knob (
2
).
3. Make the next octet selection with the left ([) ADJUST
knob. The selected octet blinks (shown in Bold in the
illustration at right, 3).
4. Change the selected octet value using the right ({)
ADJUST knob (
4
).
5. Make the next octet selection with the left ([) ADJUST
knob. The selected octet blinks (shown in Bold in the
illustration at right, 5).
6. Change the selected octet value using the right ({)
ADJUST knob (
6
).
7. Make the next octet selection with the left ([) ADJUST
knob. The selected octet blinks, shown in Bold in the
illustration at right (7).
8. Change the selected octet value using the right ({)
ADJUST knob (
8
).
When you are done with the changes, press MENU to cancel
the changes and return to the EDIT COMM SETTINGS menu
or NEXT to submit the value. The network connection
restarts to reflect the changes after pressing NEXT from the
GATEWAY submenu.
11
IP XXX.XXX
XXX.XXX
2
2
IP 192.XXX
XXX.XXX
3
3
IP 192.XXX
XXX.XXX
4
4
IP 192.168
XXX.XXX
5
5
IP 192.168
XXX.XXX
6
6
IP 192.168
254.XXX
7
7
IP 192.168
254.XXX
8
8
IP 192.168
254.254
Rotate [ to select octet.
Rotate { to change address.
Rotate [ to select octet.
Rotate { to change address.
Rotate [ to select octet.
Rotate { to change address.
Rotate [ to select octet.
NOTE: The subnet mask is changed using either
ADJUST knob.
Rotate { to change address.
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Status Menu
The STATUS menu contains read‑only
submenus that show the current unit status
including active alarms, recording file names,
free space and total internal and external
STATUS
MENUMENU
NEXT
EXIT MENU?
PRESS NEXT
drive capacity, and bit rates for archive and
confidence streams.
• ALARM STATUS — Scroll through the active
ALARM STATUS
[NONE, HDCP, VIDEO...]
NEXT
alarms. If no alarms are present, it shows
None.
• ARCHIVE — Displays filenames currently
being written to or the last file created.
If the filename is longer than sixteen
characters, the filename scrolls. It shows
N/A if no new or current recordings are
present.
NOTE: A non‑ASCII character in a
filename is displayed as a white block.
• DRIVE SPACE — Indicates the free and
ARCHIVE
[...FILENAME...]
NEXT
DRIVE SPACE INT
[FREE/TOTAL][GB]
NEXT
SELECTED USBFRONT
[FREE/TOTAL] [GB]
NEXT
SELECTED VOLNAME
[FREE/TOTAL][GB]
NEXT
(Could say USBREAR if
selected in Web pages)
total space on the internal hard drive and
[ARCH] BR 5000 kbps
the selected USB drive. The capacity is
shown in three digits with two decimals in
CHA BR 5000 kpbs
MULTI TS/RTP
MULTI RTP/UDP
NEXT
either MB or GB.
CONF BR 350 kbps
• SELECTED VOLUME NAME — Displays the
size and free space on a connected USB
CHA BR 5000 kpbs
UNI RTP/UDP
MULTI RTP/UDP
NEXT
drive.
• OUTPUT STREAM — Displays the video bit rate and protocol of the output stream.
Press NEXT to return to the STATUS menu.
Exit Menu
From this submenu, press MENU to return to the PRESETS menu cycle, or press NEXT to exit
the menu and return to the default cycle.
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Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes)
To prevent accidental changes to front panel menu settings, simultaneously press MENU and
MARK for 3seconds to enable front panel lockout mode.
The menu system returns to the default menu within 10 seconds.
Executive mode begins in mode 1. Rotate either ADJUST knob to cycle to mode 2, then
mode 3, and mode 4 (Executive mode off).
When executive mode is active, all functions and adjustments can still be made via USB,
RS‑232, or Ethernet control (see Remote Communication and Control starting on
page98).
Executive mode OFF
DEFAULT
CYCLE
Press MENU + MARK
for 3 seconds.
Rotate either to
select from the
four modes.
SELECT EXE MODE
<COMPLETE LOCK>
NEXT to enter
Executive mode 1.
SELECT EXE MODE
<MENU LOCKOUT>
NEXT to enter
Executive mode 2.
SELECT EXE MODE
<RECORD CTRL ONLY>
NEXT to enter
Executive mode 3.
SELECT EXE MODE
<OFF>
NEXT to turn Executive
mode off and exit.
Alarms
MODE 1: COMPLETE LOCK
All front panel controls disabled.
MODE 2: MENU LOCKOUT
No access to the front panel
menus. Selection buttons are
active.
MODE 3: RECORD CTRL ONLY
Record, Pause, Stop, and Mark
buttons are available.
MODE 4: OFF
Executive mode is disabled
(default).
Figure 24. Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode)
When executive mode is enabled, simultaneously press MENU and MARK to display the
SELECT EXE MODE submenu. The current executive mode status is listed in this submenu.
In addition, when executive mode is enabled, the front panel buttons change color
corresponding to the active executive mode (see the following table).
Executive
Mode
Executive Mode
Description
Active Input
Buttons
Layout
Preset/Swap
Menu/Next
1 Complete lock Amber Off Off
2 Menu lockout Amber Amber On
3 Record ctrl only Amber Off Off
Off OFF (no lockout) Amber Amber Amber
NOTE: Control buttons indicate the current recording or streaming status regardless of
executive mode.
The front panel alarms display lists alerts for events as determined in the web page
(see Alarms and Traps on page82). The Alarm table on the next page lists alarms
generated by the SMP300 Series, what they mean, and how they are cleared.
NOTE: All active alarms can be manually cleared by an administrator via the web page
(see Alarms on page94).
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Alarm Alarm Generated Alarm Cleared
Audio Loss One of these occur during a recording:
• Audio is absent (signal is at or below
‑60dBFS) before a recording starts, an alarm
triggers after 5 minutes of the start of the
recording.
• Audio is lost during a recording, the alarm
triggers after 10 seconds.
Auth Failures Any combination of access interfaces (web page,
Telnet, API, SFPT, SIS via SSH) that require
authentication, with a maximum of 20 failed login
attempts within 20 seconds on any combination
of user IDs (including non‑existent user IDs).
Disk Error • Internal system storage volume registers one
or more read or write errors that cannot be
recovered.
• A read or write error is detected on the
selected storage volume (for example: a write
protected drive).
• Target storage volume is not found (for
example: USBFront is selected but the SMP
does not detect any external storage).
Disk Space • The external USB storage volume drops to
Firmware Failure • A failure to start a critical portion of SMP
HDCP Video The signal is HDCP protected and the SMP
NTP Sync • The SMP attempts to automatically sync
Record Halt A recording is terminated without a command to
Sched Server There is an error communicating with the
Temperature Internal The SMP internal temperature exceeds 60° C for
USB Overcurrent
(front and rear USB)
USB Overcurrent
(keyboard and mouse)
Video Loss • Video sync is lost during a recording for a
<
10minutes of recording time while recording.
• The target volume does not have sufficient
space to record at the start of an event.
operation.
• It is a Notify alarm by default.
cannot negotiate HDCP for any reason on an
active input.
with the configured NTP server and fails the
primary and retry attempts.
• SMP fails multiple manual sync attempts.
stop.
scheduling server.
2 minutes.
A USB port current draw exceeds the 1.5 A limit
of the ports.
A USB port current draw of a connected mouse
or keyboard exceeds the 0.5 A limit of the ports.
period of 0.5 seconds that is not the result of
an input change.
• The input is changed and video sync cannot
be established within a 2seconds limit.
• The audio signal is maintained above ‑60
dBFS for a contiguous period of 60 seconds.
• The recording session ends.
Can only be cleared by an administrator via
the web page (see Alarms and Traps on
page82) or SIS commands (see Clear active
alarms on page106).
• Replace the affected USB storage.
• Choose a different target storage volume.
• Remove the write protection from the volume.
• Replace the affected storage with one having
adequate space (USB drive).
• Choose an alternate target storage volume
with adequate space.
Contact Extron Support when this alarm is
triggered.
The HDCP source is no longer active or is taken
off the input.
The NTP sync succeeds without retries for a
period of five synchronization attempts.
Can only be cleared by an Administrator via
the web page (see Alarms and Traps on
page82).
The connection to the server is restored or an
alternate scheduling configuration is set.
The SMP temperature drops below 50° C.
The offending device is removed from the SMP.
The offending device is removed from the SMP.
Video sync is detected for about 2 seconds.
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Web-Based User Interface
This section provides information about:
• Overview of the Web-Based User Interface
• Accessing the Web-Based User Interface
• Logging Out and Logging In
• AV Controls Panel
• Recording Controls
• Scheduled Events
• Configuration
• File Management
• Troubleshooting
Overview of the Web-Based User Interface
The SMP300 Series embedded web pages provide the software user interface for
operating and configuring the SMP300 Series via a control PC on the same network.
Figure 25. SMP300 Series Embedded Web Pages
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These web pages provide the following features:
• Ability to fully configure the SMP.
• Ability to import a schedule, integrate schedules from a scheduling system, or create
adhoc recordings.
• Ability to update firmware.
• Ability to configure automatic uploads (publishing) of completed recordings to a
designated server or video publishing system.
• Remote control and active monitoring of the SMP.
• A small embedded video window to view the AV content that is being recorded and
streamed.
• Access to upload background files to and download or transfer presentation recordings
from the SMP.
• Ability to display alarm history and allow administrators to clear active alarms.
• Ability to upload and install a LinkLicense on an SMP 351 or SMP 351 3G-SDI.
Web Browser Requirements
In order to view the SMP300 Series embedded web pages, use one of the supported web
browsers (and versions) listed below.
NOTE: The preview video in the AV Controls panel of the SMP uses an HTML5 player
and is not supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer v.11, Microsoft Edge, or Apple
Safari. To see a preview of the current stream you can either:
• Use a different browser, or
• Open a standalone, third-party video player (such as VideoLAN™ open source
VLC™ media player) and connect to the confidence stream from the SMP.
• Google Chrome version 48 or higher
• Mozilla Firefox version 44 or higher
• Microsoft Edge
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 11 or higher (for Windows operating systems)
NOTE: If you are using Internet Explorer, compatibility mode must be turned off (see
Turning Off Compatibility Mode below).
• Apple Safari version 9 or higher (for macOS operating systems)
NOTE: Safari is the preferred browser for macOS operating systems, but it does
not support playback in the AV Controls Preview window at this time.
Turning Off Compatibility Mode
The SMP300 Series embedded web pages do not support compatibility mode in Microsoft
Internet Explorer.
To check compatibility view settings:
• From the browser, select Tools > Compatibility View Settings. The
Compatibility ViewSettings dialog box opens.
• Be sure that the Display intranet sites in Compatibility View checkbox is
cleared and the IP address of the SMP300 Series is not in the list of compatibility view
sites.
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Web-Based User Interface Help Files
The SMP300 Series web-based user interface contains an extensive set of help files to
assist with the connection, configuration, monitoring, and operation of the SMP300 Series.
The following sections contain an overview of those files and also include information not
contained in the help files.
Accessing the Web-Based User Interface
To access the embedded web page user interface:
1. Connect a control PC to the LAN port of the SMP300 Series, or to the same network
shared by the SMP.
2. Open a web browser.
3. Enter the IP address of the SMP300 Series (the default IP address is
192.168.254.254) into the browser address field.
4. Enter the username and password to log in.
5. Click Log In or OK.
The main user interface opens to the Recording Controls page (see figure 26).
Figure 26. SMP 300 Series Main User Interface
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Page Overview
The SMP300 Series pages are organized by function and further organized within those
main functions. Click the tabs to open the pages.
Tabs
The pages in the SMP300 Series are grouped within five main tabs at the top of the page:
11 22 33 44 55
Figure 27. Five Main Function Tabs
1
2
3
4
5
Recording Controls (see page61) — This single page provides a view of the status
of currently selected inputs and outputs, along with details of the active recording and
stream (the current event), and a table-style list of upcoming scheduled events. The
URLs of the streams are also displayed on this page.
Scheduled Events (see page63) — This tab features three pages that provide a
calendar view of previous and upcoming recording events, as well as scheduling and
publishing configuration options.
Configuration (see page66) — The eight pages within this tab contain the
core controls typically needed during initial setup, upgrading the unit, or restoring a
configuration. These pages make it possible for an administrator to configure basic AV
input settings:
• Output video test patterns for setup.
• Configure output stream settings and presets.
• Set up AV encoding and presets.
• Select or configure layouts and layout presets.
• Set passwords.
• Set up notices and alarms.
• Select preview window settings.
The Configuration pages also provide the means to configure basic communication,
identity, time, data storage, and recording location settings, along with making it
possible to update firmware or restore a configuration from a saved file.
File Management (see page89) — This page provides the means to view
folders and files on the internal drive and any attached external drive, and to upload
background image files to the unit. It also provides the means to connect the SMP to
shared network drives.
Troubleshooting (see page91) — The five pages within this tab display factory-
defined and user-defined information about the unit and the encoded streams, display
a log of events and a log of alarms and their status, provide two simple diagnostic tools
for checking network connections, and provide the means to perform a variety of types
of resets on the SMP.
NOTE: Users logged in as administrators can access all the embedded web pages and
subpages. User logged in as users can access only the Recording Controls page
and the AV Controls panel.
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Pages Within Tabs
The Scheduled Events, Configuration, and Troubleshooting tabs each include several
pages. To access each page, click the corresponding function within the second tier of tabs
(sub-tabs) located below the main tabs near the top of the page (Configuration > Input/
Output Settings shown selected in figure 28).
Figure 28. Pages Within Tabs — Sub-tabs
Panels and Sections
Each SMP300 Series web page contains at least one panel and a main window with
sections that group the controls and information for each page. Most panels include
controls and a variety of adjustments and settings. Specific sections can include controls
or simply display information. Sections or panels can include tabs with additional selections
and options.
All SMP300 Series web pages include the AV Controls panel at the left of the page (see
AV Controls Panel on page55). The Recording Controls page is the main page and
also serves as the main operating interface. It contains one panel and three sections. Pages
such as the Systems Settings page within the Configuration tab include several panes,
each with a different collection of information and settings.
Collapse and expand panes
Click the Expand (see figure 29, 1) arrow button on the right side of a pane. The pane
opens to a full view, or as much as possible with the current display settings.
Click the Collapse (2) arrow button at the top corner of a pane to collapse it. This hides
the controls and provides additional room for other panes.
Figure 29. Collapsed and Expanded Panes
NOTE: For some pages, the last-selected view is maintained. If you navigate away from
one page to a different tab or page, and then return, the page appears as it did before
leaving the page. Panes automatically collapse each time you leave and return.
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Web Page Idle (Timeout)
To conserve resources (such as memory and bandwidth) on the PC, if the web browser is
idle for more than about an hour, the SMP300 Series web page enters idle mode. During
idle mode, status updates and video confidence (preview) display image updates are
suspended, and the following message is displayed in front of the page:
Idle
Communication with the device is being temporarily suspended to conserve
resources.
Please press “Resume” to continue.
Resume
Figure 30. Communication Suspended Notification Dialog
NOTE: The idle status does not affect the recording or the output AV streams, which
continue unaffected, no matter what state (active or idle) the web pages are in.
To reconnect the web page to the live feed from the SMP300 Series, click Resume. In a
moment, the browser refreshes the view, the status updates, and video confidence display
resumes.
NOTE: If the SMP300 Series loses the network connection, the connection to the
embedded web pages is also lost. You may receive notice of the connection failure,
but there is no specific status indication for disconnection.
Logging Out and Logging In
Before changing roles (from administrator to user, or user to administrator) or changing
user accounts, log out of the embedded web pages. The user or administrator status is
displayed in the upper right corner of all web pages.
The Logout button shows only if one or more passwords is active.
To log out of the web pages:
1. From any embedded web page, click the Logout button at the upper right of the
browser page.
A Logout dialog box opens.
2. Click OK to log out of the SMP300 Series web pages, or click Cancel to remain logged
on using the same account.
The Logout dialog closes and returns you to the embedded web pages.
NOTE:
• If you click Cancel, you remain logged in and the embedded web pages
continue to function as they did before you clicked Logout.
• If you click OK, the controls are replaced by a message confirming that you are
logged out and asking you to close the browser. Close the browser completely.
If you close only a tab within the browser, the logout process does not
complete.
• Some browsers, such as Google Chrome, include an option to continue
running in the background after closing. If this is enabled on Windows, the
browser can be exited completely using the taskbar notification icon.
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To log in to an SMP300 Series:
1. Open a web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the SMP into the address field and navigate to that unit. The
3. Enter the appropriate user or administrator user name and corresponding password
4. Click Log In or OK. The embedded web page opens.
AV Controls Panel
The AV Controls panel is available on every page and within all tab views. Located along
the left side of the pages, this panel makes it possible to easily control a recording, see a
thumbnail view of the recorded and output video, swap video content between windows,
select different inputs, and mute or unmute the AV output. The browser always opens with
the AVControls panel expanded and both presenters and administrators have access.
AV Controls Panel Features
The AV Controls panel includes the following features:
Preview
Authentication Required (Chrome or Firefox) or Windows Security (Internet
Explorer) login dialog box opens.
into the fields.
This area (see 1, at right) provides a small, live stream
view of the output video so you know what is being
recorded. It is delayed by about 5 seconds compared to
the recording and the output stream.
The live preview stream is independent of the streaming
settings configured in the Encoding Presets pane (see
Encoding & Layout on page75).
NOTE: The preview video in the AV Controls
panel of the SMP uses an HTML5 player and is
not supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer v.11,
Microsoft Edge, or Apple Safari. To see a preview of
the current stream either:
• Use a different browser or
• Open a standalone, third-party video player (such
as VideoLAN opensource VLC media player) and
connect to the stream from the SMP.
• Disabling the preview window — To make the
embedded web pages faster to refresh, the live
preview can be disabled. The recording and output
streams continue to be streamed when this preview
is disabled. To disable the live feed to this preview,
clear (uncheck) the Enable Preview checkbox (2)
above the preview window. To display the preview
again, select (check) the Enable Preview checkbox.
The confidence stream for the preview can also be
disabled using front panel controls (see Front Panel
Menu Operation on page25).
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• Separate preview window — To open the live preview in a separate, larger window,
click the Launch Preview button (see 3 on the previous page) in the upper right
corner of the AV Controls panel. When the separate live preview window opens,
preview audio is enabled and the preview window within the panel is disabled. If you
close the separate live preview window, select (check) the Enable Preview checkbox
(2) again to display the preview stream within the panel.
• Full screen preview — To display the preview in full screen view, double-click the
preview image in the AV Controls panel. To exit full screen view, press the keyboard
<Esc> key.
Swap (For composite mode only)
Click the Swap button (4) to make video from channel A trade window locations with video
from channel B.
NOTE: The Swap button in the AV Controls panel is disabled when the SMP is in
dual channel encoding mode. The Swap button on the front panel is disabled during
recording when the SMP is in dual channel encoding mode.
Preview mute
By default, the audio portion of the preview is muted, which does not affect audio to the
recording and web streams. To listen to the audio that accompanies the preview, click the
preview audio Mute button (5) to change from muted (default) to unmuted (see figure 31):
Figure 31. Mute Button
Recording controls
Recording control buttons function the way controls do on a DVR or other recording
device. Buttons include (see figure 32):
Figure 32. Recording Control Buttons
• Record — Set up an adhoc* recording session and start or resume recording.
• Pause — Pause recording.
• Extend — Extend the duration of a recording event by ten minutes beyond the
scheduled end time.
NOTE: The Extend Recording button only applies to scheduled recordings.
• Stop — Stop recording and end the recording session.
*An ad hoc recording session is one that has been set up for a specific occasion without
being scheduled. Ad hoc recordings can last up to eight hours.
Text above the buttons lists the status of the recording: Recording, Paused, or Stopped. A
button is blue when selected (active or on) and gray when deselected (inactive or off).
• Mark — This button works like the Mark button on the front panel of the SMP. It is
grayed out and inaccessible when the unit is not recording, and becomes accessible
and clickable once a recording starts. When you click this button during a recording,
you create a time-referenced chapter marker to make it easy to find content at that
point in the recording during playback. When you click the button, the button becomes
unavailable (grays out). The button reactivates after a brief delay (about five seconds)
while unit stores the marker information.
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NOTE: The front panel buttons also indicate the recording state, mirroring the
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Progress bar
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Figure 33. Progress Bar and Recording Time Available
A progress bar (see figure 33, 1) below the recording control buttons is a horizontal bar
graph that shows how much recording time has elapsed and, if it is a scheduled session
rather than an ad hoc recording, how long the presentation is expected to last. For an
ad hoc recording, initially the progress bar shows a five minute duration. The displayed
duration increases in five-minute increments as the ad hoc recording progresses.
Recording time available
Recording time remaining (2) is indicated below the progress bar in the format HHH:MM:SS.
The estimate of how much time remains available is based on the combination of available
storage space and the current stream resolution and bit rate. During a scheduled recording,
this field indicates how much time remains in the event. During an ad hoc recording, the
calculated time is displayed.
If dual recording mode is enabled, the remaining time is listed first for the internal storage
drive and then for the selected secondary (external USB) drive (132:46:27*00:03:44, for
example).
Input selection, mute controls, audio indication, and auto-image
Inputs are grouped into two channels:
• Channel A (see figure 34, 1) — Composed of input 1 (HDMI) and input 2 (HDMI).
• Channel B (2) — Composed of input 3 (component/composite), input 4 (HDMI), and
optional input 5 (3G/HD/SDI)for the SMP 351 3G-SDI and SMP 352 3G-SDI.
There is one analog audio input per channel. HDMI inputs can be configured for digital audio
(embedded in HDMI) or a shared analog input for the channel. The audio type for each input
is displayed in the right column (4).
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Figure 34. Active Inputs, Mute, Audio, and Auto-image
Audio format (Off, Digital Stereo or Analog Stereo) must be configured in the Input/
Output Settings page (see Input/Output Settings on page68).
To select AV sources:
1. Click the input buttons (see figure 34, 1 and 2) in the left column of the Active
Inputs area to select AVsources for a presentation. Input changes take effect
immediately.
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2. To apply Auto-Image to input 3, click Auto-Image (see figure 34, 5 on the previous
page). Auto-Image automatically sizes and centers the selected input to match the
channel B window.
3. Click the desired button (3) to mute video only (Video Mute), audio only (Audio Mute),
or both audio and video (Mute All).
When a mute mode is selected (active), the corresponding button or buttons are red.
Click the buttons to toggle mute states, use the front panel controls, or send SIS
commands to the unit via RS-232 or USB control. When unmuted, the button changes
from red to gray.
4. To enable the meters, select the Enable Meter checkbox below the meters (see
figure 35.
Left and right channel indicators display the audio output level (in dBFS) when there is
an active audio output. The boxes at the top of the meters are red when audio clipping
occurs and black when audio is not clipped.
Figure 35. Audio Output Meter
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Start an AdHoc Recording
A user logged on to the SMP, either at the user level or the administrator level, can initiate an
adhoc (unscheduled) recording. To start an adhoc recording from the AV Controls panel,
see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File.
NOTES:
• For more information about single and dual storage modes, see Setting the
Default Recording Media on page84) within Conguration > System
Settings.
• If the unit is set for recording destination limiting, users do not have the option to
select a different storage location. The storage location or locations are preselected
and cannot be changed from this dialog box.
• If the recording is restricted to a USB device with multiple partitions, then partition
selection within the USB drive is still available.
• Ad hoc recordings can last up to eight hours. At the end of eight hours, the SMP
stops recording.
Recording Destination Options
If the unit is set for single storage mode (recordings are saved to only one storage drive),
choose a recording destination from the Recording Destination drop-down list (see
figure 36).
Figure 36. Ad hoc Recording Destination Dialog, Single Recording Destination
• If the unit is NOT set to limit the recording destination, recording destination options are
as follows:
• auto — The recording is saved to the first available storage location that is not full.
The priority is front USB port, rear USB port, internal memory. If a USB drive has
more than one logical volume, only the volume with the largest free space for that
port in the Recording Destination drop-down list is used to store content.
To record to another volume on the device, the target location must be manually
select rather than using the auto option.
• internal — The recording is saved in the internal memory of the SMP.
• external-usbfront/usbrear/VOLUME2/, usbrear/VOLUME1/, usbrear/NEW_
VOLUME, usbrcp/volume3, and so forth — The recording is stored to the indicated
external USB drive and volume (using whatever volume name is on that drive)
connected to the front panel or rear panel USB storage port on the SMP.
• If the unit is set to limit the recording destination, you cannot change the storage
location (internal, front USB, rear USB, RCP USB). However, if the unit is set to store
recordings to one of the USB ports, and if the connected drive contains more than one
volume, you can select a volume from the Recording Destination drop-down list.
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If the unit is set for secondary storage mode, the file is saved to two storage drives
simultaneously. In dual recording mode, the recording is always saved to the internal drive
as the primary storage location; only the secondary location is configurable.
Figure 37. Ad Hoc Recording, Secondary Recording Destination Selection
Select the secondary storage location from the drop-down list (see figure 37).
• If the unit is set to restricted mode, you can select only from front panel USB drives
or from rear panel USB drives, depending on whether the front or the rear option is
selected in the system settings. If the unit is set to use a front panel USB drive for
the secondary storage location but a drive is connected to the rear panel USB port
instead of the front panel port, the Secondary Recording Location: drop-down
list displays n/a (not available or not applicable) as the only option.
• If the unit is NOT set for restricted mode, you can select any available USB drive
and volume.
• If no USB drive is attached to a particular port, the option for that port is either not
shown at all or is shown as n/a.
Recording Profile and Metadata
After selecting the recording destination, a preconfigured, saved recording profile can be
selected or metadata can be entered for the ad hoc recording (see figure 38).
NOTE: When a recording profile is selected from the drop-down list, the metadata fields
are grayed out.
Figure 38. Ad Hoc Recording Profile and Metadata
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Recording Controls
System Name: SMP-351-TechP21
Location: SMP-351-TechP21
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The Recording Controls page displays information about the active inputs and the output
signal, the presentation event currently in progress, and a list of upcoming presentations.
Information on this page updates every few seconds. Contents of the page are read-only
and are displayed for all users.
This page contains five panels and AV Controls (see figure 39):
Stream URL — The URL for the unicast and multicast streams currently in progress.
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Storage Information — The location or locations and size of the stored file or files.
2
System Inputs and Outputs — The input and output signal parameters.
3
Current Event — The presentation currently in progress.
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Upcoming Events — A list of upcoming scheduled events for the day.
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AV Controls — Start an ad hoc recording or control a recording in progress (see Start
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an AdHoc Recording on page59 for details)
Figure 39. AV Controls, Recording Controls Page
NOTES:
• For information on how to initiate an ad hoc recording or control an in-progress
recording, see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File.
• For information on the AV Controls (see AV Controls Panel on page55)
and Recording Controls panels, aside from a basic description of the Storage
Information table, see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File.
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Storage Information
The storage information table (see figure 40) the Stream URL panel (also available in File
Management on page89) displays the names of the available connected storage
devices, their locations (internal, USB front panel port, USB rear panel port, USB RCP port),
total capacity, and amount of used and available storage space. It also provides an estimate
of remaining recording time for each drive and indicates (with a check mark) which drive is
selected as the only or primary recording location. If the SMP is set for dual recording mode,
a second check mark symbol indicates the drive selected as the secondary recording
location.
NOTE: The capacity of the internal drive shown in the Total column depends on the
options selected for the device. The SMP 352 has 440Gigabytes. The SMP351 has
the options of 80 Gigabyte models and 440Gigabyte models available for purchase.
Figure 40. Recording Controls, Storage Information Table
NOTES:
• Recordings stored on the internal drive can be automatically uploaded to a network
server (see Setting the Default Recording Media on page84).
• If internal storage space is nearly full and the SMP is set up to automatically upload
recordings to a server, the SMP uses an automatic disc cleanup feature to make
room for new recordings. As needed, the unit automatically deletes recordings
previously uploaded to a server, starting with the oldest recordings, until there is
enough free space on the disk.
• For details on recording deletion, see Deleting Recordings in the
SMP300Series Embedded Web Pages Help File.
• To learn how to lock a recording to prevent it from being automatically deleted, see
Locking and Unlocking a Recording Package Folder in the SMP300Series
Embedded Web Pages Help File.
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Scheduled Events
The Scheduled Events page includes three secondary tabs, Recording Calendar,
Schedule Settings on the next page, and Publish Settings on page65, with
corresponding pages that allow administrators to create scheduled recordings, publish
(upload) them, and review the status of recordings.
Recording Calendar
The Recording Calendar page lists the currently selected scheduling source, publishing
destination, when the schedule was last synchronized, and the file cleanup schedule. It
also features two different views (calendar or list) to see all recordings (in-progress events,
upcoming scheduled events, and recordings that have already taken place).
Figure 41. Recording Calendar Page
The calendar displays recordings in two views:
• Calendar View (see figure 41) — Access a detailed view dialog box about each
specific event from this page. Also, in the event that a recording does not transfer to the
designated network server or if a file needs to be uploaded again, initiate a re-upload
from the detail view.
• List View (see figure 42) — Recording events are listed in a table format. Recordings
are listed by title, starting time, course ID, creator, identifier (file name), state, and the
like. Entries can be sorted or searched in this view.
Figure 42. Recording Calendar List View
Information on this page updates every 300 seconds, but can be refreshed as needed by
clicking the Update Schedule button above the Active Profiles panel.
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Schedule Settings
The Schedule Settings page within Scheduled Events allows administrators privileges
to choose how to obtain presentation schedules and, if appropriate, import calendars or
connect to a scheduling system (see figure 43). Scheduling must be set up using this page.
It cannot be set up via the front panel. The Schedule Settings page has two panels:
Active Profiles and Schedule Source Configuration, which has five sub-pages
that provide options to import calendars from sources such as an iCalendar file, an Extron
Entwine EMP server, a Microsoft Exchange Server schedule, and an Opencast Matterhorn
Server.
NOTE: Read the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File for details and step-
by-step procedures on scheduling.
Figure 43. Schedule Settings Page
A Note on Using the SMP with an Entwine EMP or Opencast System
The SMP supports HTTP ETags (entity tags), which make it possible to cache some
scheduling information to minimize network traffic. When the SMP requests schedules from
the Entwine or Opencast server system, the Entwine or Opencast server sends an ETag
parameter to the SMP. Each time the SMP and server exchange schedule information,
the system reads the ETag and determines whether there were any changes to scheduled
events since the last synchronization.
• If there have been no changes, then less scheduling data is exchanged between the
SMP and the server, which reduces network traffic and the time needed for schedule
updates.
• If changes have been made, the server issues a new ETag, and the SMP updates the
schedules.
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Publish Settings
The Publish Settings page provides controls to specify the server destination to upload
completed recordings, to configure and test protocols and settings to enable publication
(uploading), and to automatically delete internal recording folders after successfully
publishing the folders. This page also shares the Active Profiles panel with the
Schedule Settings page.
Figure 44. Publish Settings Page
The Active Profiles panel on the Scheduled Settings page is the same as the
PublishSettings page, with the exception of the Transfer Max Bitrate control.
To select an Active Schedule Source, select the desired radio button for the following
options:
Active Schedule Source Corresponding Tab
No Centralized Schedules
(adhoc event only) *default
Manually import iCalendar one time
Import iCalendar data periodically
Centralized Schedule as Microsoft
server
Centralized Schedule as Opencast
Server
Centralize Schedule as Entwine EMP Entwine EMP Server
Not applicable
Manual Calendar Import
Periodic Calendar Import
Microsoft Exchange Server
Opencast Server
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Configuration
To select a publishing destination, select the desired radio button below the Active
Publishing Destination for the following options:
Active Publishing Destination Corresponding Tab
No Centralized upload server.
Not Applicable
This is the default option.
Ingest into Entwine EMP Entwine EMP
Ingest into Kaltura Hosted Video
Platform
Ingest into Opencast Server
FTP/SFTP/CIFS server
Kaltura Ingest
Opencast Ingest
Other FTP/SFTP/CIFS
NOTE: For additional information and details on how to configure settings for each
publishing option, see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File.
The eight pages within the Configuration page contain the core controls needed during
initial setup, for upgrading the unit, and restoring a configuration.
NOTE: Administrators can view and make changes to all settings. Those logged in as
users do not have access to the Configuration tab.
Figure 45. Configuration Tab with Subtabs
Using these pages, an administrator can:
• Configure basic AV input settings.
• Output video test patterns for setup.
• Configure output stream settings and presets.
• Set up AV encoding and presets.
• Select or configure layouts and layout presets.
• Set passwords.
• Set up notices and alarms.
• Select preview window settings.
• Configure digital I/O ports.
• Configure basic communication, identity, time, data storage, and recording location
settings.
• Upgrade the unit by updating firmware or installing a LinkLicense.
• Save configurations or restore a configuration from a saved file.
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Configuration Tab Features
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Figure 46. Configuration Tab and Sub-tabs
The pages within Configuration include the following (see figure 46):
Input/Output Settings (see the following page) — Change the name for each input,
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select the video format for input 3, select an aspect ratio type, and enable or disable
Auto-Image, Auto Memory, HDCP authorization for each input.
Configure audio for each channel (A and B). For SMP 351 models, adjustments are for
audio level only. For the SMP 352 and SMP 351 models, adjustments can be made to
many audio levels, filter and tone (bass and treble), and dynamic compression.
Output one of several video test patterns for use during display setup, select the refresh
rate for the local HDMI output, and configure the universal OSD content, size, and style.
Image Settings — Configure video input sampling and sizing, set up overscanning of
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SMPTE input signals, and adjust picture controls (brightness, contrast, and the like).
Save or recall input and user presets (see page73).
Encoding & Layout — (see page75)
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From the first expandable panel in this page:
• Set up AV encoding
• Configure the streaming method, protocol, and settings
• Create encoder presets
• Create streaming presets
From the second panel:
• Configure layouts (arrangement of windows)
• Select or create layout presets
• Select the background image
• Configure metadata elements
From the third panel:
• Select metadata to associate with a recording file
• Create recording profiles
Users and Roles — Set administrator and user passwords (see page80).
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Alarms and Traps — Set up the e-mail server and the sender and recipient e-mail
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addresses for notifications within this page. Select the alarm "priority" level for each of
several types of errors or conditions monitored by the unit (see page82).
System Settings — Configure settings in ten expandable panels. An administrator
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can configure settings for unit identity, communication, storage, and the like.
Configure settings for network and serial communication, identity (unit name and
network location), and date and time. Also, update firmware, add a license, and save
configurations or restore a configuration from a saved file (see page83).
Advanced Features — Enable a web browser client option on the unit or upload new
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applications such as the Digital I/O port configuration plug-in (see page87).
For more detailed information on these pages, see the SMP300Series Embedded Web
Pages Help File.
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Input/Output Settings
The three expandable panels within Input/Output Settings allow an administrator to
select a number of settings for video input, test the output, and select options for audio
output format and mute.
This page includes audio configuration controls for each channel (A and B):
• For the basic SMP 351 models, adjustments are for audio levels only.
• For SMP 352 models or SMP 351 models with LinkLicense, adjustments can be made
to audio levels, filter and tone (bass and treble), and dynamic compression.
To open this page, click the Configuration > Input/Output Settings.
Figure 47. Input/Output Settings Sub-tab
The Input/Output Settings page opens (see figure 48).
Figure 48. Input/Output Settings Page
NOTE: The selected input aspect ratio setting is applied to both the archive and
confidence outputs. If the confidence resolution is different, the applied aspect ratio
cannot be maintained. For example, if the archive resolution is 1080p with an aspect
ratio of 16:9, and the confidence display is 1024x768 with an aspect ratio of 4:3, the
input aspect ratio selection cannot be maintained for both.
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Auto Image and Auto Memory
Select the checkbox to enable Auto-Image. Auto-Image simplifies setup by executing
image sizing, centering, and filtering adjustments with a single button push.
Select the checkbox to enable Auto Memory. Auto Memory recalls input and image settings
for signals that have previously been applied. When AutoMemory is disabled, the SMP300
Series treats every new input as a new source.
These two features can work together depending on the configuration the user chooses.
See the table below for more information on the settings.
Auto Memory and Auto-Image Features
Auto Memory Auto-Image Information
On On "New" signals or rates not previously detected by the
device are initially set up using default parameters. Then,
Auto-Image is automatically applied and those values are
stored. The next time that signal is detected, the stored
values in the auto memory location are applied.
On Off "New" signals or rates not previously detected by the
device are set up using default parameters. If changes
are made manually to the input and picture settings, an
auto memory location is created and then recalled each
successive instance that the input is detected.
Off On When auto memory is disabled, each change in the
input sync is treated as a new signal, and Auto-Image
is triggered automatically. Any changes that are made
manually to the image and picture controls are lost each
time a new refresh rate is detected.
Off Off Each change in the input sync causes default values
to be applied to the rate. Any changes that are made
manually to the image and picture controls are lost when
a new rate is applied.
HDMI Output Configuration
Configure the preview output from this panel.
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View the resolution of the local HDMI preview output (see the
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SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File to configure the resolution).
NOTE: The resolution of the local output follows the archive encoder resolution.
When the selected archive resolution is under 720 lines (512x288, for example),
the HDMI preview output is set to 1280x720, with the video content centered in
the 720p window.
Select a refresh rate (50 Hz or 60 Hz) for the HDMI preview output.
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Select the preview output displays when the SMP 300 is in dual channel mode.
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Select a button to mute the audio, video, or both the audio and video.
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Changing the Font and Text Settings Used for the Input Switching
On-screen Display
If optional fonts are uploaded to the SMP300 Series, you can select and use one for
displaying OSD text instead of the default font. Size and color can be selected for the OSD
text. Optional fonts must be uploaded to the fonts folder within the SMP from the File
Management page or by using an SFTP client program before selecting it in this page.
NOTES:
• The SMP supports TrueType™ (.ttf) and OpenType® (.otf) fonts.
• To upload a font file, use the file upload utility within the File Management page
(see File Management on page89).
• The user is responsible for obtaining necessary font licenses before uploading
fonts.
• After changing the font, some text may appear truncated in the OSDs because
characters may be wider in the selected font than in the system default font.
• The font selected here can be different from the font that is used for the metadata
overlay within a recording layout (see Configuring Metadata Elements (For
composite mode only) on page78).
TIP: Many free, open source fonts are available at https://www.google.com/.
To select a different font and change the size and color:
1. Open the Input/Output Settings page (see Input/Output Settings on page68).
2. Expand the OSD Configuration panel (see figure 50).
Figure 50. OSD Configuration Panel
3. Navigate to the OSD section and select an available font from the Font drop-down list
(1). The selected font is immediately applied to both the input switching OSD and the
universal OSD.
4. To change the size, enter a number into the Size field or click the Up and Down arrows
(2) to adjust the value. The number is a percentage of the baseline font height, from 40
to 120%, with 100 being the default.
5. To change the font color, enter a six-character hexadecimal color value into the Color
field (3). The default color is ffffff (white).
NOTE: Consult a hex color table, if needed. Each pair of characters represents the
three separate values that specify the levels of the component colors red, green,
and blue, respectively. For example, red is represented by #FF0000, which is
100% red, 0% green, 0% blue.
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Outputting and using a video test pattern
Color Bars Time Stamp Pulse Crop
NOTE: No input signal is needed when using a test pattern for display device setup.
The OSD Configuration panel in the Input/Output Settings page allows selection and
immediate output of one of eight internally stored test patterns to the local HDMI preview
output from the SMP, as well as to the recording and output stream. Video test patterns
are helpful for calibrating connected displays or projectors for color, convergence, focus,
resolution, contrast, and aspect ratio. Audio test options are useful for testing audio output.
To select and output a test pattern:
1. Open the Input/Output Settings page.
2. Expand the OSD Configuration panel.
3. Select a pattern from the Test Patterns drop-down list. A preview of the test pattern
shows above the drop-down list. Available test patterns include the following:
)UL $SU
Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Universal OSD
Figure 51. Test Patterns
• The Pulse "test pattern" is an audio-only test. Select Pulse to output an audio
pulse of 400 Hz at -10 dBu for audio output testing.
• For composite mode only:
• The Time Stamp pattern displays white text in a small, gray rectangle with the
unit date and time (for example: Fri Apr 18 HH:MM:SS) on a black background
in the top left corner of the display window.
• The Universal OSD pattern consists of a small, translucent, gray rectangle
with white text overlaid atop the source video content. It shows in the upper left
of the screen. The text includes brief custom text followed by three selectable
elements separated by commas. The options for those elements are listed in
the Setting up the universal OSD test pattern section on the next page.
The universal OSD pattern can be displayed together with the main AV content
because it overlays the video rather than replacing it. As a result, the universal
OSD pattern can be used at any time, not just during setup. It can also serve as
an onscreen label for presentations, in addition to metadata labels (which may
or may not be displayed, depending on the screen layout) (see Encoding &
Layout on page75 for more information on metadata within screen layouts
and on selecting content for the metadata fields).
The selected test pattern is immediately output to the display and reflected in the preview
in the AV Controls panel on the left of the screen. The test pattern displays until another
pattern, or Off is selected from the Test Pattern drop-down list, or until unit power is
recycled.
NOTE: When a test pattern is selected, it is overlaid atop the source AV and streamed
to the display, stream, and recording. If Off is selected, the test pattern is turned off.
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Setting up the universal OSD test pattern
To set up the universal OSD test pattern (for composite mode only):
1. Open the Input/Output Settings page.
2. Expand the OSD Configuration panel at the bottom of the page.
3. Select Universal OSD from the Test Patterns drop-down list. The fields and drop-
down menus in the Universal OSD section become accessible.
4. Enter the text (up to 16 characters) into the Display Text field within the Universal
OSD area. This is the first text that appears in the universal OSD, and can function as a
brief title or description.
5. Select an information category from the Information 1 drop-down list, and also, if
desired, from the Information 2 and Information 3 drop-down lists.
Figure 52. Universal OSD Information Selection
As an example, when File destination is selected, the OSD text might be Front USB
or Internal Drive Only, depending on the current system settings.
The categories are identical to those used in the SIS information commands (such as
1i, 2i, 3i, and so forth). For reference, see the Command and Response Tables on
page105.
If desired, select an information category from the Information 2 drop-down list and
select another category from the Information 3 drop-down list.
Changes are saved automatically and applied shortly after being selected. The universal
OSD text appears on-screen in this format:
Display Text, Information 1, Information 2, Information 3.
See figure 53 on the next page for examples of how the configuration settings (on the
left) translate to the universal OSD (on the right).
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OSD, SMP 351,1*4,up*100*full
Figure 53. Universal OSD Information Selection and Display
Disable the "No Source" OSD
Select the Display "No Source" OSD to indicate no video input checkbox to remove
the check mark and disable this OSD.
Figure 54. “No Source” OSD Selection
When enabled, enter a number into the How many seconds should Input Switch OSD
be displayed? field or use the Up and Down arrows next to the field to select a number
from 0 to 300 seconds.
By default, the SMP displays a "No Source" OSD when there is not an active video input.
NOTE: If Active Input in Full Screen is selected in from the When there’s no
For more options, see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File.
Image Settings
Use the controls within the Image Settings page within the Configuration tab to
configure video input sampling and sizing, set up overscanning of SMPTE input signals, and
adjust picture controls (brightness, contrast, and similar). Also save or recall input and user
presets from this page.
NOTE: A user must be logged in as an administrator to see or change these settings.
To open this page, click the Configuration tab at the top of the SMPSeries embedded
web pages and then click the Image Settings tab on the second tier of tabs.
input, display drop-down in Configuration>Encoding & Layout> Layout
Presets, the "No Source" OSD will not appear.
Figure 55. Image Settings Sub-tab
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The Image Settings page opens (see figure 56).
Figure 56. Image Settings Page
This page has a collapsible panel with seven sections (see figure 56):
Input Config — Select the input to be configured.
1
NOTE: You must select an input from the Input Cong panel in the upper left
of this page before you can adjust the image settings or save or recall presets.
Selecting an input within the Image Settings page also changes the active input.
Picture Controls — Alter the quality of the image by changing brightness, contrast,
2
color, and tint.
Signal Sampling — Configure the size, location, and aspect ratio of the currently
3
selected input or select Auto-Image, Auto-Image & Fill, or Auto-Image & Follow.
Overscan — Set the amount (0, 2.5%, or 5%) of picture enlargement applied to each
4
video signal type for any SMPTE standard input.
Input Presets — Save up to 128 presets per input or recall one of those presets per
5
input, each with a combination of signal type, signal sampling, and picture controls.
User Presets — Save or recall up to 16 presets of picture controls per input.
6
SDI Settings (SMP3513G-SDI and 352 3G-SDI only) — Set the quantization range for
7
SDI signals from input 5.
Except for the overscan settings and input preset saving and recalling, the settings
on this page can also be configured using the front panel menu and controls (see the
SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File for more information).
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Selecting SDI-specific Settings
For input 5 of an SMP 351 3G-SDI and SMP 352 3G-SDI you can select the quantization
range, which sets the black and white level for the RGB data of the SDI input.
To set the quantization:
Select one of the following options from the Quantization Range drop-down list:
Figure 57. Quantization Range Drop-down List
• Legal — Select this option when the YCbCr video data of the SDI source (input 5) is
within the "legal" range (64-940 for luma and 64-960 for chroma).
• Full — Select this option when the quantized YCbCr video data of the SDI source
uses the full range of available bandwidth.
NOTES:
• The SDI settings are disabled for inputs 1 through 4.
• Most SDI sources use the "legal" range.
Encoding & Layout
The controls within the Encoding & Layout page configure signal streaming and encoding
and also permit selection or configuration of video layouts. A user must be logged in as an
administrator to see or change these settings.
To open this page, click the Configuration > Encoding & Layout.
Figure 58. Configuration Tab, Encoding & Layout
The Encoding & Layout page opens. It features three expandable panels:
• Encoding Presets — Configure audio encoding, video encoding, and streaming
parameters, then create and save or recall presets of those settings.
• Layout Presets — Set the size, position, and aspect ratio of video windows for both
channels and save those settings as a preset or recall default or user-created preset,
also set the background image and configure metadata elements.
• Recording Profiles — Select metadata content to associate with an individual
recording file and save it to one of 32 Recording Profiles that can be recalled for
later use.
NOTES:
• Some of the encoder settings can also be set using the front panel menu
and controls (see Picture Control Menu on page29) or using Extron SIS
commands (see the Command and Response Tables on page105).
• Layout presets are set up in this web page or via the front panel menu (see the
SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File for additional information).
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Encoding Presets
Encoding presets are combinations of settings for audio and video encoding. The recording
uses the highest quality signal encoding (archive encoding) and the preview (confidence
view) displayed within the embedded web pages uses the lowest quality encoding
(confidence encoding) of the encoding streams.
• SMP 351 models support up to two encodes (archive and confidence), one recording,
one local output, and live streams simultaneously.
• SMP 352 models and SMP 351 models with LinkLicense support up to three
encodes (archive A, archive B, and confidence), two recordings, one local output, and
live streams simultaneously.
NOTE: In composite mode, the video encoding resolution of the archive encoder must
always be higher than or equal to that of the confidence encoder.
Any of the default encoder presets or user-created presets can be recalled and applied to
a recording session (archive encoder) and stream using the embedded web pages. Presets
can also be recalled using the front panel menu and controls (see Presets Menu on
page26) or SIS Commands (see the Presets on page115).
NOTE: Encoding presets must be selected prior to the start of a recording. You cannot
change encoding settings during an active recording. For custom resolutions, the
resolution height and width must be specified before the custom rate can be used.
The first nine presets are populated with factory configurations which can be overwritten.
Presets 10 through 32 are unassigned and unconfigured. All presets can be configured on
the Encoding & Layout page.
NOTE: Some of the parameters available on this page can also be set individually using
front panel controls.
An overview of encoding
Each of the two encoders for the SMP300 Series can be used for multiple purposes. The
table below shows how each encoder is typically used and the differences. For details about
the operation of the encoding controls, see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages
Help File.
Encoding Stream Usage Conditions or Differences Comment
Archive Encoding
• One stream for SMP 351
models and all models
in composite encoding
mode
• Two streams (channel
A, channel B) for dual
encoding mode in
SMP352 models and
SMP 351 models with
LinkLicense
Confidence Encoding Preview window in the AV
Recording Refresh rate: 5 to 30 fps Highest quality and
Local HDMI output through
the rear panel Output
(preview) port
Refresh rate:
50 or 60 Hz.
Does not use the compression
resolution
settings specified in the
archive encoder preset. This
output bypasses compression
and encoding.
Live stream via the LAN
port and network if using a
decoder application
Refresh rate: 5 to 30 fps
(same as the recording
stream)
For composite
Controls panel
Live stream via the LAN
port and network if using a
decoder application
encoding mode,
confidence encoding
must always be
the same or lower
resolution than archive
encoding
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Streaming Presets
Streaming Presets allow the user to quickly switch between various streaming options.
There are 32 streaming presets that can be saved or recalled to archive and confidence.
Streaming presets save the following parameters:
STREAMING PRESETS
Preset name Multicast IP/destination (for Multicast only)
Streaming method and protocol QoS (for Push streaming only)
Stream port SAP setting (for Push streaming only)
MTU RTMP publish URL (for RTMP push only)
TTL Destination IP/hostname
RTSP Stream Name Advanced section of RTMP, such as RTMP
RTSP over HTTP port (for Pull streaming
only)
port, primary and backup server URL,
stream name, username, and password (for
RTMP push only)
Audio Encoding
Which input signals are combined to form the encoded audio output vary depending on
audio channel selection and the status of the dual analog mono option, as detailed in the
following table:
Audio Encoding Channel
Selection
Channel A Disabled Enc L = ChA L
Channel B Disabled Enc L = ChB L
ChB Dual Mono Enabled Enc L = ChB L + ChB R
ChA + ChB Disabled Enc L = ChA L + ChB L
ChA + ChB Dual Mono Enabled Enc L = ChA L + ChB L + ChB R
Channel B Dual
Analog Mono Status
Channel Input and Output
Enc R = ChA R
Enc R = ChB R
Enc R = ChB L + ChB R
Enc R = ChA R + ChB R
Enc R = ChA R + ChB L + ChB R
NOTE:
• Enc = Encoded output channel
• Ch n = Input channel n
• L = Left, R = Right
• Dual analog mono audio is available only on input channel B. If you enable this
feature, all audio input for channel B should be analog mono, though digital stereo
is accepted on input 4.
• Set the dual analog mono audio status in Conguration > Input/Output
Settings > Input/Output Conguration.
• Select the audio encoding channel in Conguration > Encoding & Layout >
Encoding Presets > Channel Selection.
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Both left and right encoded audio signals (Enc L and Enc R) are incorporated into all the
outputs (whether recordings or streams):
• Archive (composite) or archive channel A and archive channel B
• Confidence
• Local HDMI preview output
The SMP 300 Series has two independent recording options, which can be selected
together or independently:
• Recording Enabled — Select this checkbox to record a video as an mp4/m4v file. The
drop-down list provides two video recording options: Audio + Video and Video Only.
• Audio-only Recording Enabled — Select this checkbox for a recording of only the
audio as an m4a file.
For more audio processing information, see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages
Help File.
Layout presets (for composite mode only)
NOTES:
• A user must be logged in as an administrator to see or change these settings.
• Users can recall layout presets when setting up recordings.
• Layout presets and metadata configuration are available only in composite
encoding mode.
Layout presets define where on the screen the video windows for each input channel
are located and how big each window is. Each channel (A and B) has a defined aspect
ratio, size, and position. Depending on the layout arrangement, a layout can also include
metadata text and some areas that let a black background or background images be visible.
In the Layout Presets panel, set up some of the metadata that can appear in streams.
Any of the default or user-created layout presets can be recalled and applied. Layouts apply
to all streams at once: a recording session, streams, and the preview stream within the AV
Controls panel (see AV Controls Panel on page55). Presets can also be recalled using
SIS commands (see Layout presets (for composite mode only) on page115).
The first 12 presets are factory default layouts. Presets 13 through 16 are unassigned and
unconfigured. All presets can be configured through the controls in the Encoding & Layout
page (for additional information, see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File).
Configuring Metadata Elements (For composite mode only)
Select and specify the metadata text content that is incorporated into the video and used
for other purposes. Also, select the font and font color to use for that text overlay within the
video.
NOTE: The metadata display and the metadata configuration controls are disabled
when dual channel encoding mode is active in SMP 352 models and SMP 351 models
with LinkLicense.
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Changing the Font Used for the Metadata Overlay
If optional fonts are uploaded to the SMP, they are available to select for displaying metadata
text instead of the default font.
NOTES:
• The SMP supports TrueType™(.ttf) and OpenType® (.otf) fonts.
• To upload a font file, use the file upload utility within the File Management page.
• The user is responsible for obtaining any necessary font licenses before uploading
fonts to the SMP300 Series.
• After changing the font, some text may appear truncated in the on-screen text
because characters may be wider in the selected font than in the system default
font.
• The font selected for the overlay can be different from the font used for both the
input switching OSD and the universal OSD (see Changing the Font and Text
Settings Used for the Input Switching On-screen Display on page70).
• To select a different font color, enter the six-character hexadecimal color value. The
default font color is white (ffffff).
• To select a different font or font color, see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web
Pages Help File.
TIP: Many free, open source fonts are available at https://www.google.com/.
Recording Profiles
Recording profiles can be configured, saved, and recalled in the Recording Profiles
expandable panel. Fill in the appropriate fields with the metadata text content to be
associated with an individual recording file. There are 32 recording profiles that can be saved
or recalled to archive and confidence files.
Recording profiles save the following parameters:
RECORDING PROFILE FIELDS
Contributor Presenter
Copyright Publisher
Course Relation
Coverage Source
Description Subject
Format Title
Language Type
The SMP 300 Series lists the currently Active Profile, and the Default Profile can
be selected from a drop-down list. The specified default profile is used if a user starts a
recording without choosing a profile.
Any recording profile can be recalled and applied before starting a recording. Recording
Profiles can also be recalled, but not created, by using SIS commands (see Recording
profiles on page121).
For additional information on Recording Profiles, see the SMP 300 Series Embedded Web
Pages Help File.
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Users and Roles
In the Users and Roles page within Configuration, an administrator can set up both
administrator and user level passwords. Passwords are not required, though they are
recommended for controlling access to configuration functions.
Passwords can be set up only via this page or using SIS commands (see on Remote
Communication and Control on page98). They cannot be set via the front panel.
NOTES:
• An administrator password is required before a user password can be set.
• If only an administrator password is set, only administrators are able to log in to the
• To allow user access to a password-protected unit, set both an administrator
To open this page, click the Configuration tab at the top of the SMP300 Series
embedded web pages and then click the Users and Roles tab on the second tier of tabs.
Figure 59. Configuration Tab, Users and Roles Sub-tab
SMP300 Series web pages. Users have no access.
password and a user password, and users must log in using the user password.
The Users and Roles page opens, showing the Password pane (see figure 60).
Figure 60. Password Panel
Setting passwords
If no passwords are set, anyone who opens the internal web pages is connected with
administrator-level access and can make changes to all settings. To limit access and prevent
changes to system configuration, the following options are available:
• Set an administrator level password only — This option allows only administrators
to access the SMP300 Series web pages. End users cannot log in to use the web
pages.
• Set both an administrator level password and a user level password — This
allows administrators to log in and manage all aspects of the SMP300 Series. Users
can log in to use just the AV Controls panel and the Recording Controls page.
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3
11
2
2
6
6
4
4
5
5
Figure 61. Password Panel
To set passwords:
1. Enter a desired password, at least four characters long, into the Administrator
Password field (see figure 61,
• Passwords must consist of any readable characters, up to 128 characters.
• Passwords cannot contain a single space or the "pipe" ( | ) character.
• Passwords are case-sensitive.
2. Enter the same password into the Confirm Password field (2) directly below the
Administrator Password field. Once a password is entered, the fields in the Login
ID: user section are accessible.
3. If no user password is set, click Save (3) in the upper right of the Password panel.
To set a user password, complete steps 4 through 6.
4. To set a user level password, type a desired password into the UserPassword field (4)
in the Login ID: user panel.
5. Type the same password into the Confirm Password field (5) directly below the
UserPassword field.
6. Click Save (3). Both the administrator and user passwords are saved.
) in the Login ID: admin panel.
1
Clearing Passwords
To remove (clear) a password, click Clear (6) corresponding to the administrator or user
password and click Save (3) to remove.
NOTE: When the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also cleared.
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Alarms and Traps
In the Alarms and Traps page within Configuration, an administrator can configure
e-mail account and communication settings to allow the unit to send notification e-mails.
This is also the location for selecting whether to log, display a message about, or send an
email about various conditions and errors experienced by the SMP300 Series.
To open this page, click the Configuration tab (see figure 62) at the top of the SMP
embedded web pages and click the Alarms and Traps tab on the second tier of tabs.
Figure 62. Configuration Tab, Alarms and Traps Subtab
The Alarms and Traps page opens, showing the two panels (see figure 63).
Figure 63. Alarms and Traps Page
Alarm Notifier Destinations — Enter email sender and receiver information for alarm
1
notifications (see the Alarm table on page48 for more information on the alarms).
Alarm Message List — Choose the priority for a given alarm on the SMP, or disable
2
the alarm. The options for an alarm are:
• Notify — The SMP sends an email and unsolicited SIS response.
• Display — The indicate alarm LED is active on the front panel, AAP or wallplate,
and web page. The event is also logged.
• Log — The SMP records the alarm in the events log only.
• Disabled — The alarm is disabled.
NOTES:
• If internal storage space is nearly full (at the point when the disk space alarm is
triggered) and the SMP300 Series is set up to automatically upload recordings to
a server (see Publish Settings on page65), then the SMP uses an automatic
disc cleanup feature to make room for new recordings. As needed, the unit
automatically deletes previous recordings that have been uploaded to a server,
starting with the oldest recordings, until there is enough free space on the disk.
• All active alarms can be manually cleared by an administrator via the web page.
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System Settings
Controls within eight of the twelve panels in the System Settings page are essential during
initial setup of the unit. The four other panels contain features that are used infrequently for
updating the unit, restoring a configuration, or limiting access to front panel controls.
NOTE: A user must be logged in as an administrator to see or change these settings.
Figure 64. System Settings Panels
The panels are:
Unit Identification — Set the system (unit) name and a description for its location. This
1
Date and Time — Set the date, time, time zone, and settings for syncing with one or
2
Networking — Set the IP addresses for the unit, gateway, and DNS server, as well
3
Recording Media Selection — Set recording parameters, such as destination,
4
Recording Limits — Set recording file size and duration limits for ad hoc recordings.
5
Default Recording File Names — Choose what type of information is used to
6
Marks and Thumbnails — Choose whether to have the SMP produce normal (small)
7
Serial — Set the baud rate and protocol for the rear panel remote control serial port.
8
Firmware and License Loader — Initiate firmware uploads and enter LinkLicense
9
is also the location of the model name and description, part number, firmware version,
overall unit temperature, part number, serial number, and license information.
more NTP (network time protocol) servers.
as the subnet mask and port numbers for a variety of port types, or enable or disable
SNMP.
destination priority, and secondary recording mode.
compose names of recordings and what type of file extension (m4a, m4v, and mp4).
size thumbnail images of the recorded video or thumbnail images the same size
(resolution) as the archive encoder settings.
information.
NOTE: All streaming configurations go back to default when firmware is updated.
Backup and Restore — Back up current SMP or IP configuration settings, or restore a
¢
previously saved configuration file.
Executive Mode — Enable or disable various levels of front panel lock-out to limit
£
access to the controls and functions of the SMP.
SSL Certificate — Import user supplied SSL certificates.
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Many of the system setup tasks must be performed within these pages (see the
SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File). However, some of the settings can also
be set using the front panel controls or Extron SIS commands.
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Setting the Default Recording Media
To choose where a recording is saved during its creation:
NOTE: Secondary storage mode is not available and cannot be selected if dual channel
encoding mode is active.
1. In the System Settings page, click the Recording Media Selection panel bar.
Figure 65. Recording Media Selection Panel
2. Use the drop-down lists in Set Recording Destination Priority (see figure 65, 1)
to designate where the SMP stores a recording when Auto is selected as the recording
destination or a recording destination is unavailable.
The default destination priority is: RCP USB, Front USB, Rear USB, Internal.
3. An Admin can disable one or more Record Destinations to prevent a user from
recording to that location by deselecting the checkbox or checkboxes. For example, if
the Front USB is deselected, the SMP does not recognize a USB drive inserted into the
Front USB port, and the recording file is not saved to this Record Destination.
To save recordings to a single location (to use single storage mode):
a. Verify that the Secondary Recording Enabled checkbox (2) is disabled
(unchecked).
b. Select the checkbox or checkboxes in the Record Destination panel (3) to
enable recording destinations.
• Internal — This forces the unit to store recordings only in its internal storage,
even if USB drives are attached to the front and rear panel ports.
• Front USB, Rear USB, or RCP USB — These options force the unit to record to
a USB drive connected to the corresponding port.
NOTES:
• At least one record location must be enabled as a record destination.
• The Internal recording destination must be enabled for file publishing.
• The SMP automatically uploads recording files to a network server only if
files are recorded to and stored on the internal drive. If only a USB option is
selected, files cannot be auto-uploaded to a server.
• When a record destination is disabled, the SMP will not report a USB flash drive
attached to a port.
• The RCP USB location is grayed out if an RCP 101 is not detected.
• All locations are enabled by default. Select the checkbox to deselect.
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4. To save recordings to two locations at once (dual recording mode):
NOTE: Secondary recording mode is not available and cannot be selected if dual
channel encoding mode is active.
a. Select (check) the Secondary Recording Enabled checkbox (see figure 66, 1).
Figure 66. Recording Media Selection - Enable Dual Recording
• The selection in the Recording Destination field changes to Internal
Drive (
). This cannot be changed in dual recording mode. The recording is
2
always stored to the internal drive.
• The Secondary Recording Destination drop-down list is enabled (
3
).
b. Select an option (Auto, Front USB, Rear USB, or RCP USB) from the Secondary
Recording Destination drop-down list.
• This designates which storage drive (if one is connected at that location and it
has been enabled in the Record Destination pane) is used to store a second
copy of the recording.
• If Auto is selected, the secondary recording destination is based upon the
selections made in step 2 on the previous page. Ensure Internal and the
desired secondary recording destination are enabled (see figure 65, 3 on the
previous page).
5. Optionally, limit users to the storage drive location selected in step 2 or the Secondary
Recording Destination specified in step 4 (without the ability to change locations). To
do so, select (check) the Record Destination Limiter checkbox (4).
NOTE: If the Record Destination Limiter checkbox is selected and the
setting has been saved by clicking the Save button within the Recording Media
Selection panel, destination settings cannot be changed and secondary storage
mode cannot be enabled or disabled until the Record Destination Limiter is
disabled and that change is saved.
Once the Record Destination Limiter has been disabled, make changes to
the other settings and save the changes.
Setting the Recording File Limits
Recording files can be limited (portions of long recordings) to a specific size. If this feature is
enabled (default), each time a recording file reaches the specified size, the file is saved and
the SMP creates a new file (up to the specified size) for the next portion of the recording,
and so on until the recording event ends or the SMP runs out of storage space.
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To set a recording file size limit:
1. In the System Settings page, click the Recording Limits panel bar.
Figure 67. Limit Recording Size
2. Select (check) the Recording File Size Limiter checkbox (see figure 67, 1).
3. Enter a number into the Maximum File Size field or use the Up and Down arrows (2)
next to the field to select a number. The file size can be limited to any size between
100MB to 3800 MB (3.8 GB).
• The default is 3584 MB.
• If the Recording File Size Limiter checkbox is deselected, the size limit
function is disabled, and the entire recording is stored in a single file.
4. Click Save, or Cancel (3) to discard the changes.
NOTE: For an SMP set for secondary storage mode with unlimited file size selected, the
recording saved on the internal storage drive is saved in a single file. However, if the
recording is saved to a USB storage device with FAT32 formatting, recording creates
multiple 4 GB files as a result of the FAT32 size limit. Use a USB drive formatted for
NTFS in order to avoid the file size limit.
Ad hoc recordings can be limited to a specific duration. If this feature is enabled, the SMP
stops recording an event after the specified number of hours.
To limit the ad hoc recording duration:
1. In the System Settings page, click the Recording Limits panel bar.
Figure 68. Limit Ad Hoc Recording Duration
2. Select (check) the limit Recording Ad hoc Duration Limiter checkbox (see figure 68,
).
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3. Enter a number into the Maximum Ad hoc Record Duration field or use the Up and
Down arrows (
• By default, the Recording Ad hoc Duration Limiter checkbox is not checked
) next to the field to select a number from 0 to 24 hours.
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and there is no limit on duration.
• Enter time in full hours only. Fractions of an hour are not saved.
4. Click Save, or click Cancel (3) to discard the changes.
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Advanced Features
In the Advanced Features page within the Configuration page, an administrator can do
the following:
• Set the SMP to run a web browser client application for direct control on site for limited
network (IP) configuration when a network-connected computer is not available.
• Upload a FlexOS plugin application to add functions and configuration options, then use
the plugin to configure features of the SMP.
NOTE: These settings cannot be set via the front panel.
To open this page, click Configuration > Advanced Features.
Figure 69. Configuration tab, Advanced Features Sub-tab
The Advanced Features page opens to the Browser Client and FlexOS Apps panels.
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Figure 70. Advanced Features Page
Using an Internal Browser Client, a Keyboard and Mouse to Control the
SMP 300 Series
Configure the SMP to run a web browser client application for direct control, if a stand-alone
computer is not available on site. If enabled, the internal browser provides access to a
subset of the Network (IP) Settings configuration pane.
To set up the SMP for local control using its internal browser client:
1. On a computer connected to the same network as the SMP, open a browser, enter the
IP address of the unit into the address field, and connect to the embedded web pages.
2. Click the Configuration tab at the top of the SMP300 Series embedded web pages
and then click the Advanced Features tab on the second tier of tabs.
3. Select the Enable the browser client? checkbox (see figure 70, 1) in the Browser
Client panel.
NOTE: The following steps do not require a computer and do not require the SMP to be
connected to a network.
4. Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse directly to the SMP300 Series (see Control
System and External Device Connections on page15).
• Connect the keyboard to one of the rear panel Mouse/Keyboard USB connectors.
• Connect the mouse to the other rear panel Mouse/Keyboard USB connectors.
• Connect a display to the local HDMI Preview Out port on the rear panel.
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5. By default, the local output shows the preview (confidence) image on the connected
monitor or display. To switch between viewing the preview and viewing the embedded
web pages, press the <Ctrl + Alt + S> keys on the keyboard connected to the
SMP300 Series.
NOTE: The default web page allows configuration of the network settings.
6. Use the mouse and keyboard to navigate through the pages and panels to make
changes as needed.
7. When all the changes have been completed, press the <Ctrl + Alt + S> keys on the
keyboard to switch back from the browser client to the preview display.
Uploading a FlexOS Application to the SMP300 Series
Occasionally Extron develops supplemental applications or plug-ins to enhance or add
functions or control options to the product. For example, download a plug-in application to
use the embedded web pages to configure and monitor the rear panel digital I/O ports. The
controls in the Advanced Features page upload the application (app) to the SMP (see the
SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help File).
Figure 71. FlexOS Apps Panel
NOTES:
• You may need to log in to the Extron website using your Extron Insider account
information in order to download the software.
• Contact your Extron representative if you need a login ID.
Available applications
Digital I/O configuration — The digital I/O configuration (Digital I/O) application is
included with the SMP300 Series. Use it to rename each digital input/output port, set its
use mode (input or output, with or without pull-up), create labels for on and off states, and
see the status of each port. Additionally, link monitored conditions, such as the state of
a particular I/O port, a specific recording mode, or mute state or alarm with actions with
this application. These actions include changing an input, recording mode, or mute mode,
or swapping channels or setting a chapter marker. For further information, see FlexOS
Applications on page97.
Additional applications may become available in the future for download from the Extron
website.
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File Management
The File Management page contains a directory of files stored in the SMP 300 Series and
any connected shared drives on the network, which can be deleted, renamed or locked. It
also contains a file upload utility to add new files to the SMP for use as background images.
Use this page to connect the SMP to shared network drives and upload or download files
from the SMP through an SFTP client.
Only users logged in to the SMP 300 Series with administrator privileges have access to the
File Management page and can make changes.
To open this page, click the File Management tab:
Figure 72. File Management Tab
The File Management page opens to the File Directory (see figure 73,1), File Upload
Utility (
table (4):
), Accessing Internal Filesystem (3) panes, and the storage information
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Figure 73. Configuration, File Management Tab
The storage information table (also on the Recording Controls page) lists the names of
the available connected storage devices, their locations (internal, USB front panel port, USB
rear panel port), total capacity, and amount of used and available storage space. It also
provides an estimate of remaining recording time for each drive.
Figure 74. Storage Information Table
This list can be sorted. Click on any of the table headings or click the arrow that appears
when you mouse over a table heading and select a sort order from the drop-down list.
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NOTES:
• Recordings stored on the internal drive can be automatically uploaded to a network
server (configured in Conguration > Schedule Settings > Publish Settings).
If internal storage space is nearly full, the SMP uses a disc cleanup feature to make
room for new recordings. As needed, the unit automatically deletes old recordings
that have already been uploaded to a server, starting with the oldest recordings,
until there is enough free space on the disk. The unit removes recordings that have
not been published if additional free space is needed.
• The recording time estimate for the internal drive considers space that can be made
available from recordings that are eligible for automatic deletion. At times, the total
listed space may not equal the total calculated space (used + available + system).
• The total space listed for the internal drive may be larger than the sum of used
space plus available space because the total includes space reserved for
system files.
• The available space might be larger than the difference between the total and
used space because used space includes deletable recordings.
• For detailed information on disk space and storage, see the SMP300Series
Embedded Web Pages Help File
Add a Network Share
Network servers or network-attached storage drives (network shares) can be added to
the file list so the SMP300 Series can access files and folders stored on shared network
resources. These shares can store background images.
NOTE: The size of network shares is initially unknown and there can be significant
performance issues if the entire contents of every network share is indexed on every
filter or search request. To provide the best performance with available resources, the
searches and filtering for network shares is limited to the layer immediately below the
level that the user manually expands. If the user fully expands the share, then it is fully
indexed, searched, and filtered (see the SMP300SeriesEmbedded Web Pages Help
File to add a network share).
Upload and Download Files Using an SFTP Client
NOTE: Recordings can be downloaded from the SFTP client but recordings cannot be
deleted from the client.
Automatic file uploading to a network location (see Setting the Default Recording Media
on page84), the recording re-transfer (re-upload) option within the Scheduled Events
page, and the upload option on the File Management page for uploading background
image files to the unit satisfy most file transfer needs. However, if there is a need to transfer
files into or out of the SMP outside of those controls, use an SFTP client utility.
To use an SFTP client utility to transfer files:
1. Click the File Management tab.
2. Copy the URL from the Accessing Internal Filesystem pane. The URL includes the
SFTP protocol name (sftp), the address of the SMP, and the logical port number (usually
22022) of the LAN port. For example, sftp://192.168.194.28:22022.
3. Open an SFTP client program of your choice.
4. Paste the URL from the SMP300 Series into the host name or host address field of the
SFTP client program. If necessary, delete sftp from the URL and select SFTP from a
different field or menu, and remove the port number from the URL and paste it into a
port number field.
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Troubleshooting
Features of the Troubleshooting Page
5. If an administrator username and password are set for the unit, enter those in the
appropriate fields in the SFTP client.
6. Log into or connect to the SMP.
7. Use the SFTP client software to copy files (recordings, logs, background images) to and
from the internal storage folders on the SMP.
8. Disconnect from the SMP (close the SFTP session).
The five pages within the Troubleshooting page contain controls typically used during
initial setup to test connections, and then later if product support issues arise. A logged in
administrator can:
• View current system conditions and connections.
• View event logs and alarms.
• Test network connections.
• Reset the unit.
NOTE: Only administrators have access to the Troubleshooting tab and can see and
make changes to all settings.
System Name: SMP-351-TechP21
Location: SMP-351-TechP21
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Figure 75. Troubleshooting Tab
The pages within Troubleshooting are:
Status (see the next page) — Displays information about the firmware and web page
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versions, system and component temperatures, fan speeds, Ethernet connection, MAC
address, date and time, as well as details about the bit rates for audio and both the
archive and confidence encoding streams.
Logs (see page93) — Displays a list (log) of alerts and notices for any event set up
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for any status other than Disabled in Configuration > Alarms and Traps > Alarm
Message List. The log can be sorted by date and time, severity, DB ID, or message. It
can also be filtered, or exported to a CSV file.
Alarms (see page94) — Similar to Logs, this page displays a list of the more severe
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events that trigger alarms. The list can be sorted, filtered, or exported to a CSV file.
Individual alarms can be cleared. Only active and recently active alarms are displayed.
Diagnostic Tools (see page95) — Test network connections using a ping utility, a
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route (tracert) function, or Nmap test. Also, run other diagnostic tests that generate a
debugging log.
System Resets (see page96) — Initiate a unit reboot, delete all stored content and
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format the internal storage, or perform one of five different types of reset.
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Status
The Status page within the Troubleshooting page displays factory-defined and
user-defined information about the unit. This page contains the unit name, part number,
firmware version, MAC address, location description, and related information about the unit.
It also displays the current audio bit rate and the video bit rates for all encoding streams.
Some of the information in this page can also be found using SIS commands (see
Command and Response Tables starting on page105) or the front panel (see Status
Menu on page46).
To open this page, click the Troubleshooting tab at the top of the SMP300 Series
embedded web pages and then click the Status tab on the second tier of tabs (see
figure 76).
Figure 76. Troubleshooting Tab, Status Sub-tab
The Status page opens, showing the Detailed System Status and Encoder Status
panels (see figure 77).
Figure 77. Status Page
All of the items on this page are read-only except:
• The hyperlink to the Extron website Find new firmware on Extron.com (see figure 77,
) where updated firmware for the unit is located.
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• The Date & Time Sync button (2) commands the unit to sync its internal clock time
and date with the settings from an NTP server.
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