Vaddio AV Bridge User Manual
Installation and User Guide
VADDIO™ AV BRIDGE
USB/IP Streaming Appliance
Part Numbers:
999-8210-000: AV Bridge (North America)
999-8210-001: AV Bridge (International)
© 2013 Vaddio - All Rights Reserved. Document Number 342-0518 Rev D. Software Version 2.1.0.
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Table of Contents
Overview: ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Save These Instructions: .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking: ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Anatomy of the AV Bridge ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Image: Front Panel with Feature Callouts ........................................................................................................................... 5
Image: Rear Panel Connector and Features ....................................................................................................................... 6
First Time Set-up with the AV Bridge: .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge ................................................................................................................... 7
Diagram: A small Lecture Capture System ......................................................................................................................... 7
Installation Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Diagram: Connecting the AV Bridge .................................................................................................................................... 8
Step by Step Installation Instructions: ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Compatibility ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Table: Supported UVC Resolutions ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Video Inputs - Supported Formats and Resolutions ................................................................................................................... 10
System Configuration and Programming: ................................................................................................................................... 11
Web Pages Tour: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Screen Shot: Login ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Screen Shot: A/V Configuration Web Page ....................................................................................................................... 13
Screen Shot: AV Configuration ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Screen Shot: Streaming .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Screen Shot: Room Labels ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Screen Shot: Network Configuration - DHCP .................................................................................................................... 15
Screen Shot: Network Configuration - Static IP ................................................................................................................. 16
Screen Shot: Security ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Screen Shot: Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Screen Shot: System Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Screen Shot: System Confirmation Messages .................................................................................................................. 18
Screen Shot:
Screen Shot: Help Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Logout: ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Updating AV Bridge Firmware .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Restoring Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
AV Bridge Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................... 23
General Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix 1- Connectors Pin Outs .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Appendix 2: Vaddio Serial Command API ................................................................................................................................. 25
Command List: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26
AV Bridge Release Notes - Version 2.1.0 .............................................................................................................................. 33
Interoperability Testing & Findings ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Backward Compatibility: ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Release Notes - AV Bridge 2.0.0 ............................................................................................................................................... 34
New Features & Functions ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Fixed Issues ....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Known Issues ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Previous Release Notes ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Firmware Update in Progress ...................................................................................................................... 18
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AV Bridge
Overview:
Vaddio’s AV Bridge is a room based HD Media
Streaming appliance for USB and IP streaming of
content originating from traditional audio and video
equipment. The AV Bridge is designed for pro AV
applications offering a flexible audio and video
interface that’s controllable from an embedded web
server or front panel menu. A/V Bridge accepts a
multitude of video input resolutions from standard
definition (480i/NTSC and 576i/PAL) up to HD
1080p/60 in HDMI and YPbPr, including wide-screen
VESA type PC resolutions (RGBHV) and it also
incorporates stereo audio inputs facilitating connection
to professional AV equipment.
The USB streaming functions using MJPEG (Motion JPEG) and standard UVC (USB Video Class) with UAC
(USB Audio Class) drivers eliminating the need for installation of custom software drivers on the Host PC. The IP
streaming uses RTSP and HLS (Apple’s variant on HTTP streaming) and encodes H.264 video with AAC Audio.
The Ethernet port also provides access to internal web pages for control, set-up and updating the AV Bridge.
Use the AV Bridge in lecture/capture recording applications to “bridge” video and audio signals into a PC for
recording, storage, editing, rebroadcasting meetings or worship services and retrofit existing meeting rooms by
simply plugging a USB cable into a Host PC or connecting to an IP network.
The AV Bridge supports high definition encoding of audio and video sources, producing superior quality results at
the fraction of the cost of other products. The AV Bridge seamlessly integrates with Vaddio’s HD cameras,
presentation systems, video mixing consoles and audio products. The AV Bridge is an unsurpassable value
because of its ease of use and plug and play functionality.
Intended Use:
Before operating the device, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and
tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply and cabling. The use of a power supply other than the
one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the device and/or create a potentially
unsafe operating condition.
Important Safeguards:
Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or damaged.
In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions. Do not connect Power over
Ethernet (PoE) cables directly to the RJ-45 ports on the device as damage may result.
Use only the power supply provided with the system. Use of any unauthorized
power supply will void any and all warranties.
Please do not use “pass-thru” type RJ-45 connectors. These pass-thru type connectors do not work
well for professional installations and can be the cause of intermittent connections which can result in
the RS-232 control line failing and locking up. For best results please use standard RJ-45 connectors
and test all cables for proper pin-outs prior to use.
AV Bridge shown with
provided Rack Ears
Attached
Save These Instructions:
The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your product. If these instructions are
misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product
drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. These documents can be downloaded from
www.vaddio.com free of charge.
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Unpacking:
Carefully remove the device and all of the parts from the
packaging. Unpack and identify the following parts:
For P/N 999-8510-000 AV Bridge (North America)
One (1) AV Bridge HD Audio/Video Encoder
One (1) Pair of Rack Ears
One (1) 18 VDC, 2.75 Amp Switching Power Supply with AC Power Cord for North America
One (1) 6’ (1.83m) USB 2.0 Cable, Type-A Male to Type-B Male (black)
One (1) Set of four rubber feet for bottom of enclosure (if not racked)
One (1) Install Guide and User Manual
For P/N 999-8510-000 AV Bridge (International)
One (1) AV Bridge HD Audio/Video Encoder
One (1) Pair of Rack Ears
One (1) 18 VDC, 2.75 Amp Switching Power Supply
One (1) Euro Power Cord
One (1) UK Power Cord
One (1) 6’ (1.83m) USB 2.0 Cable, Type-A Male to Type-B Male (black)
One (1) Set of four rubber feet for bottom of enclosure (if not racked)
One (1) Install Guide and User Manual
AV Bridge shown with provided Rack Ears Attached
Anatomy of the AV Bridge
Image: Front Panel with Feature Callouts
AV Bridge shown
without Rack
Ears Attached
1) Video Input Detect: Blue LED indicator will illuminate validating that an active video input source has been
detected by AV Bridge.
2)
LCD Display: LCD display for menu system - displays configuration information.
3) Menu Navigation Controls: Rotary navigation knob to access menu items and information on LCD di splay.
Also includes Selection and Cancel buttons for user interface of system menu.
4) Mute Controls: Video mute button stops streaming video to USB and injects color bar image. Audio mute
button stops audio from being sent on USB record channel.
5) Audio Level Controls: Rotary encoder knob to adjust audio input level being sent to USB record channel.
Functions as the master volume control for both left and right input channels. Volume increases by rotating
clockwise and decreases by rotating counterclockwise.
6) Power/Reset Button: System reset for the A/V Bridge.
7) Input LED Indicators: Depicts the current video (HDMI, HD, or SD) and audio input selection and signal
characteristics - Unbalanced (High-Z) or Balanced (Low-Z).
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Image: Rear Panel Connector and Features
18 VDC
➊
1) Power Connector: 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID, center positive coaxial connector for supplying power to the
device. Use with provided desktop 18 VDC, 2.75 Amp power supply.
2) DIP Switches: Used to reset device to factory defaults. Setting all DIP switches to the off-position will reset
the unit to factory defaults on the next power cycle. User will lose all programmed configurations on the
factory default operation.
3) RS-232: RS-232 communication port on an RJ-45 connector supporting Vaddio’s serial command protocol.
Used for interfacing with AMX/Crestron control systems.
4) USB Port: USB Type B connector for interface to the Host PC. Emulates a Webcam and an audio record
device.
5) Network: 10/100 Ethernet with embedded web server for configuration and management of the AV bridge.
This port will stream H.264 and AAC audio.
6) Video Inputs: Video inputs supporting HDMI, HD or SD (SD stands for Standard Definition, NTSC or PAL
video formats). The HD connection supports either YPbPr or select wide screen RGBHV resolutions o n the
DE-15 connector. Video sources can be switched during a USB streaming session.
7) Audio Inputs: Stereo balanced +4dBu audio on XLR connectors and stereo unbalanced -10dBV on RCA
connectors. The audio inputs are line level and user selectable between balanced or un balanced.
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First Time Set-up with the AV Bridge:
The AV Bridge is a complex high definition Audio/Video encoder used as a USB or IP streaming appliance that
provides a Plug & Play type interface (or bridge) between traditional A/V room equipment and a Host PC. The AV
Bridge facilitates the use of PC-Based lecture/capture, recording, editing, and distribution as well as Unified
Communications (UC) software within group meeting spaces.
It is important to note that the audio and video can work together as inputs to the AV Bridge or can be used
separately depending on the requirements of the installation.
The AV Bridge is easy and fun to operate, even the part time volunteer’s at the local House of Worship will have
no problem understanding how the AV Bridge works and how to set it up. The applications below depict common
room applications that can be supported with the AV Bridge.
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Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge
The AV Bridge “bridges” the A/V signals into the PC for applications like lecture capture, recording, storage for
later playback, editing, distribution and other programs that can manipulate the content that the AV Bridge
provides.
A/V Sources to
INPUT of Brid
e
HD
Video
Audio
A/V Bridge (It’s a Metaphor)
USB 2.0 Out
STD UVC &
UAC Drivers
PC
Diagram: A small Lecture Capture System
This system uses an HD-19 PTZ camera, EasyTalk™ Wireless Lav System, the AV Bridge to encode the A/V
signals to USB 2.0 for use with the User’s PC and Lecture Capture software.
Vaddio HD-19
Classroom Camera
HD
Video
PANOPTO
Lecture Capture
Software Package
Instructor’s
Wireless
Lav Mic and
Belt Pack
HD
Video
Balanced
Audio
AV Bridge with USB 2.0 Output using
Standard UVC and UAC drivers
No special drivers needed
USB 2.0 Out
STD UVC &
UAC Drivers
HD
Vaddio EasyTalk Wireless Lavalier Mic System
With rechargeable Belt Pack for the Instructor
PC and PANOPTO
Lecture Ca
ture Software
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Cessna 172
(not included)
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Installation Instructions
To install the AV Bridge, follow the steps below to attach various pieces of equipment.
Diagram: Connecting the AV Bridge
Power
Supply
AV Bridge Menu
RS-232
USB 2.0
Audio &
Video
Ethernet
Audio Level Indicator on LCD Display
HD Video
Program Bus
1080p/60
PowerVIEW™
HD Cameras
Cool Mics
AV Bridge Front Panel
Balanced Audio
Low-Z (+4 dBV)
Optional
Control
S
stem
Host PC with
Recording
& Editing
Software
Vaddio
ProductionVIEW™
HD
Cat-5e
Audio Mixer
PC with approved/tested
browser controlling the AV
Bridge though the
embedded web pages.
Step by Step Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Plug in the 18VDC, 2.75 Amp power supply included with the AV Bridge package. The front panel LCD
display will illuminate blue when the power is applied. The menu is now active and ready for configuration.
Step 2: Connect the Video Content Source(s) to the AV Bridge for USB 2.0 Streaming. More than one source
can be attached and selected from the front panel or web page menu. In this case a ProductionVIEW HD with
HD-22 Cameras is connected to the HD-YPbPr input.
Step 3: Connect the Audio Content Source(s) to the AV Bridge. In this case, a mixer and really good mics are
connected using the balanced audio inputs.
Step 4: Connect the Host PC to the AV Bridge with the provided USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-B Male cable.
-OR-
Step 5: For IP streaming and control, connect the AV Bridge to the LAN which will allow set-up, configuration and
control of the AV Bridge via the internal web pages in AV Bridge from any of the approved browsers.
Step 6: From the front panel Menu System (Large Knob, Select and Cancel button), in this example, select the
balanced audio input, and select HD-YPbPr video input that are to be streamed.
Note: The AV Bridge will use DHCP (by default) to obtain an IP address when connected to the LAN. The
IP address will be viewable on the front panel menu. In absence of a DHCP server, the AV Bridge will
default to a Static IP address which is 169.254.1.1
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Compatibility
The AV-Bridge will work with the following web browsers, soft codecs, computer
operating systems and media players:
Compatibility: Web Browsers:
1) Internet Explorer (IE 8 and above)
2) Safari (Rev 4 and 5)
3) Safari/iOS (Rev 4 and 5)
4) Chrome (the latest and current release - auto updating)
5) Firefox (the latest and current release - auto updating)
Soft Clients Compatibility: AV Bridge Release 2.0.x is compatible with the following soft codecs or applications,
in no particular order (see Release notes for versions tested):
1) Skype Win 7 & Mac OS X
2) Web Ex (WBS 28.7 and up) Win 7 & Mac OS X
3) Microsoft Lync Win7
4) Cisco Jabber Win 7 & Mac OS X
5) Vidyo Desktop Win 7 & Mac OS X
6) Google Plus Win 7
7) Adobe Connect 8 Win 7 & Mac OS X
8) LifeSize ClearSea Win 7
9) GoToMeeting (Citrix) Win 7 & Mac OS X
10) Polycom M100 Win7
11) Panaopto (lecture capture) Win 7
Compatibility: Media Players:
The UVC with MJPEG and IP with H.264 video are compatible with the industry leading PC media players.
Quick-Time 10.2
VLC Media Player 2.0.4
Real Player 16.0
Compatibility: Operating Systems
Apple OS X (10.7 and above)
Windows XP w/Service Pack 3 with known issues and errata
Windows 7
Linux
Evolving Compatibilities:
As more UC soft-client and lecture capture programs are released and gain popularity, Vaddio will provide a continuing
research and development effort to ensure the compatibility with other manufacturer’s products.
USB 2.0
The USB 2.0 UVC (Universal Video Class) video dr iver resolution table is an i nternal list of resolutions available for the Host
PC and the AV Bridge to negotiate and use for any spec ific application. Typically, the highest resolution possible between
both the PC and AV Bridge is used. However, not all OS and application combinations are typical. Some applic ations are
assigned to a lower value, or the lowest resolution to purposely minimize the bandwidth requirement. In order to avoid
selection of the smallest resolution possible, the resolutions of 160 x 120 and 160 x 90 were removed due to the selection of
the lowest resolution by some UC Clients and because it lo oked sort of wicked-awful ( in some respects). A user co nfigurable
option for setting video color space as 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 is available in the web pages. The 4:2:0 color space will reduce USB
bandwidth by up to 25% and may actually improve video quality with some UC soft clients.
Table: Supported UVC Resolutions
Format Resolution Frame Rate Aspect Ratio
MJPEG
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1280 x 720 15/30 16:9
960 x 544 15/30 16:9
704 x 576 15/30 4:3
640 x 480 15/30 4:3
640 x 360 15/30 16:9
424 x 240 15/30 4:3
352 x 240 15/30 4:3
320 x 240 15/30 4:3
320 x 180 15/30 16:9
AV Bridge
Video Inputs - Supported Formats and Resolutions
Video inputs supporting HDMI, HD or SD (SD stands for Standard Definition, NTSC or PAL video formats). The
DE-15 HD connection supports either YPbPr or select wide screen RGBHV resolutions on the DE-15 connector.
HDMI and YPbPr:
1080p/60/59.94/50/30/25 frames/s
1080i/59.94/50 fields/sec
720p/60/59.94/50 frames/s
RGBHV (VESA RESOLUTIONS):
1280 x 720 @ 60Hz (16:9)
1280 x 768 @ 60Hz (15:9)
1280 x 800 @ 60Hz (16:10)
1360 x 768 @ 60Hz (16:9)
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz (4:3 centered in 16:9 frame)
DVI (on HDMI connector using sRGB color space):
1080p/60/59.94/50 frames/s
1080i/59.94/50Hz fields/sec
720p/60/59.94/50Hz frames/s
1440 x 900 @ 60Hz
1360 x 76 @ 60Hz
1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz
1280 x 768 @ 60Hz
1280 x 720 @ 60Hz
SD (Standard Definition) Composite Video:
480i/29.97Hz NTSC
576i/25Hz PAL
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System Configuration and Programming:
Front Panel Menu
The front panel menu system allows some basic configuration of the AV Bridge and serves to display the
important system parameters and settings. The menu tree is depicted below:
> Start Page: Initializing and Audio Ladder Appear
> Main Menu
> Audio Inputs (Selectable from front panel)
> Balanced (Low Z)
> Un balanced (High Z)
> Video Inputs (Selectable from front panel if connected to video source only)
> Auto
> HD YPbPr
> HD RGBHV
> HDMI
>SD (SD stands for Standard Definition, NTSC or PAL)
> Streaming
> USB Streaming
> IP Streaming (resolution and quality will be shown)
Resolution (i.e. 720p)
Quality (i.e. High Quality, Standard, Low bandwidth)
>Network Configuration (read only)
>Host Name
> Network Settings (read only)
> Mac Address:
> IP Address:
> Subnet Mask:
> IP Gateway:
>Type: DHCP
> Version
> 2.1.0
Selecting Audio & Video Input Sources:
Video Input Selection: This allows the user to select between Auto-Detection, HDMI, HD, or SD video inputs.
These selections correspond to the connectors on the back panel of the AV Bridge. The HD connector (DE-15)
will support signal formats of up to 1080p/60 on either YPbPr or RGBHV inputs. The HDMI connector only
accepts HDMI and DVI signals up to 1080p/60. The SD signals are Standard Definition, composite video only at
480i/NTSC and 576i/PAL. This SD input is not an SDI or HD-SDI input, it’s just standard definition.
Audio Input Selection:
The user has the ability to select between the balanced stereo audio line input and an unbalanced stereo line
input.
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