Extron electronics SMP 300 Series, SMP 351, SMP 352, SMP 352 3G-SDI User Manual

SMP 300 Series

Streaming Media Processor

User Guide

Streaming AV Product

68-2238-01 Rev. G

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Safety Instructions

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA 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/

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This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the
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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.

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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}

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“o.”

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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.

Contents

Introduction ................................................1

About this Guide .................................................. 1

About the SMP300 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 SMP300 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 AdHoc 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

viSMP 300 Series • Contents

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

SMP300 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 SMP300 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

SMP300 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

SMP 300 Series • Contents vii

Introduction

This section gives an overview of the user guide and describes the SMP300 Series and its
features. Topics that are covered include:

• About this Guide

• About the SMP300 Series

• PC Requirements

• Licensed Third-party Software

• General Product Overview

• Features

About this Guide

This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the SMP351,
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,

SMP3513G-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 SMP300 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 SMPmodels, with varying internal file storage capacity, are available:

• SMP351 (80 GB and 400 GB)

• SMP351 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 SMP3513G-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 SMP300 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.

SMP 300 Series • Introduction 1

SMP 300 Series • Introduction

Figure 1. Typical SMP 351 Application

Figure 2. Typical SMP352 Application

2

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 page50)..

• 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 SMPmodels.

NOTE: Licensed third-party software used by the SMPmodels 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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SMP 300 Series • Introduction

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
SMP352 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 SMP300 Series has two encoding types (see

Encoding & Layout on page75). 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 SMP300
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 figure3 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

condence

Streamed

archive

output

output

Figure 3. SMP300 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 page46) 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 page90), 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 SMP300 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 SMP300 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 (adhoc) recordings — Require manual configuration. To use this

method, perform one of the following:

• Press the Record ( ) button on the front panel of the SMP300 Series or

RCP101 remote control panel

• Click the Record ( ) button in the AV Controls panel of the SMP300 Series

embedded web pages (see Start an AdHoc Recording on page59) and set
the options in the Start an Adhoc Recording window

• Tap a control button on a configured touchpanel (such a an Extron TLPPro 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
page83 for details on how to set up recording schedules).

Make a recording

The SMP300 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
page78)

• 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 page75).

• 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 SMP300 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 page84 for details).

Output and share recordings

Recording files can be saved in the SMP300 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 adhoc 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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SMP 300 Series • Introduction

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 SMP300 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 SMP300 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 SMP300 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 SMP300 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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SMP 300 Series • Introduction

• 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 SMP351 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 SMP300

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 SMP300 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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SMP 300 Series • Introduction

• 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 SMP300 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 SMP300 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 SMP300 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

200Kbps 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

SMP300 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 SMP300 Series

• Rear Panel Overview

• Rear Panel Reset

Mounting the SMP300 Series

The SMP300 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 SMP300 Series on page126),
then choose an appropriate mounting option.

• Before connecting the SMP300 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. SMP300 Series Rear Panel (SMP351 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 channelA

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 channelB

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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SMP 300 Series • Introduction

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 page20).

Control System and External Device Connections

The SMP300 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 page20) 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 SMP300 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
4GB 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 typeA 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 page97).

Remote RS-232 — Connect the host RS-232 cable to the rear panel with

E

a 3-pole captive screw connector for bidirectional (±5V) serial host control,
to control the SMP300 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 SMP300 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 page18).

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 SMP300 Series directly to a computer Ethernet port, use a

crossover Ethernet cable (see Connection Options on page98).

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
page14).

• 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

input4.

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, 3.5mm captive screw port. ChannelB
audio can be selected from either the HDMI embedded audio, ChB 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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SMP 300 Series • Introduction

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 5mm (3/16inches). 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 page14). 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 page41). 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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SMP 300 Series • Introduction

Rear Panel Reset

The Reset button on the rear panel of the SMP300 Series (see figure 4 on page14)
returns the SMP300 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 SMP300 Series is powered on or press and hold the Reset button while applying
power to the SMP300 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 SMP300 Series.

• The SMP300 Series can also be reset using the web-based user interface (see

System Resets on page96).

• For information on resetting the SMP300 Series using SIS commands see Resets

on page107.

• 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 SMP300 Series

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SMP 300 Series • Introduction

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 SMP300 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 mode1 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 SMP300 Series

appears on a connected
display.

Mode 5 is equivalent to
SIS command ZQQQ (see

Absolute reset SIS command

page107).

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 SMP300 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. SMP300 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 SMP300 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 4GB 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
SMP300 Series for device configuration and control (see Remote Communication

and Control starting on page98).

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

input3, 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 page41).

• 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 page20, H) and ADJUST knobs (I) to navigate
the menu. During normal operation, a default display cycle is presented (see Power Up

Procedure on page24). If there is an active alarm (see Alarms on page47), 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 SMP300 Series can be locked so that

configuration using the front panel is not possible (see Front Panel Lockout

(Executive Modes) on page47).

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 page14). 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 page97).

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

page14).

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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