Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE User Manual
Installation and User Guide
Vaddio™ AV Bridge™ CONFERENCE
HD Media Streaming Solution with Audio Inputs and
Outputs for UC Conferencing Applications
Part Numbers:
999-8215-000: AV Bridge CONFERENCE (North America)
999-8215-001: AV Bridge CONFERENCE (International)
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Table of Contents
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Anatomy of the AV Bridge CONFERENCE ............................................................................................................... 5
Image: Front Panel with Feature Callouts ......................................................................................................... 5
Image: Rear Panel Connector and Features .................................................................................................... 6
First Time Set-up with the AV Bridge CONFERENCE .............................................................................................. 6
Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge CONFERENCE ...................................................................... 7
Diagram: UC Conferencing Application Example ............................................................................................. 7
Step-by-Step Installation Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 8
Compatibility .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Table: Supported UVC Resolutions .................................................................................................................. 9
Video Inputs: Supported Formats and Resolutions .................................................................................................. 9
System Configuration and Programming................................................................................................................. 10
Web Page Screen Shot Tour: .................................................................................................................................. 11
Screen Shot: Login .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Screen Shot: A/V Configuration Web Page .................................................................................................... 12
Screen Shot: Streaming .................................................................................................................................. 13
Screen Shot: Room Labels ............................................................................................................................. 14
Screen Shot: Network Configuration - DHCP ................................................................................................. 14
Screen Shot: Network Configuration - Static IP .............................................................................................. 15
Screen Shot: Security ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Screen Shot: Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................ 16
Screen Shot: System Menu ............................................................................................................................. 16
Screen Shot: System Confirmation Messages ................................................................................................ 17
Screen Shot: Firmware Update in Progress .................................................................................................... 17
Screen Shot: Help Menu ................................................................................................................................. 18
Logout: .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Restoring Factory Defaults .................................................................................................................................. 18
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity - AV Bridge CONFERENCE ......................................................... 20
General Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Appendix 1: Connectors Pin Outs .......................................................................................................................... 22
Appendix 2: Vaddio Serial Command API .............................................................................................................. 23
Telnet Format: ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Command List (Command Line Interface Shell) .................................................................................................. 24
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AV Bridge CONFERENCE
Overview
The Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE is a room based HD Media Streaming solution enabling IP or USB
streaming. Like the original AV Bridge, it’s an appliance that “bridges” the room’s analog audio and video into a
computer (PC or Mac) for UC applications, but with one important distintction. The AV Bridge CONFERENCE has
been designed as an HD Encoder with 2-way analog audio to send the near-end audio to the far-end and return
the far-end audio to the application or pro mixer with AEC..
The AV Bridge CONFERENCE offers a flexible A/V interface that is controllable with an embedded web server
and the current settings are viewable from the front panel menus. It accepts a multitude of video input resolutions
from standard definition composite video (480i/NTSC and 576i/PAL) all the way up to HD 1080p/60 in HDMI and
YPbPr, including the most relevant wide-screen and 4:3 VESA type PC resolutions (RGBHV or DVI).
The USB streaming functions using MJPEG (Motion JPEG) and standard UVC (USB Video Class) with UAC
(USB Audio Class) drivers eliminate the need for installation of custom software drivers on the Host PC. The IP
streaming uses RTSP or 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, setup, and updating the software.
Use the AV Bridge CONFERENCE in UC conferencing applications to “bridge” video and audio signals into a PC
or retrofit existing conference rooms by simply plugging a USB cable into a Host PC or connecting to an IP
network.
The AV Bridge CONFERENCE supports high definition encoding of audio and video sources, producing superior
quality results at the fraction of the cost of other similar products. It seamlessly integrates with Vaddio’s HD
cameras, presentation systems, video mixing consoles, and other pro audio products with AEC. The AV Bridge
CONFERENCE
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. 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.
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 are available from
www.vaddio.com free of charge.
is an unsurpassable value due to its ease of use, flexibility, and plug & play functionalit y, really.
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 and very bad. For best results please use standard
RJ-45 connectors and test all cables for proper pin-outs prior to use.
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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 999-8515-000 AV Bridge CONFERENCE System (North America)
One (1) 998-8515-000 AV Bridge CONFERENCE 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 999-8515-001 AV Bridge CONFERENCE System (International)
One (1) 998-8515-000 AV Bridge CONFERENCE 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
Image AV Bridge CONFERENCE shown with provided Rack Ears Attached
Anatomy of the AV Bridge CONFERENCE
Image: Front Panel with Feature Callouts
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shown without Rack Ears
1) Video Input Detect: Blue LED indicator will illuminate validating that an active video input source has been
detected by AV Bridge CONFERENCE.
LCD Display: LCD display for menu system - displays configuration information.
2)
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 basic system menus.
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 analog or CVBS (composite video) and audio
input selection and signal characteristics - Unbalanced (High-Z) or Balanced (L ow-Z).
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Image: Rear Panel Connector and Features
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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. Dip switches are available for future features.
3) RS-232: RS-232 communication port on an RJ-45 connector supporting Vaddio’s serial command protocol.
Used for interfacing with Crestron/AMX control systems.
4) USB Port: USB Type-B connector interfaces to the Host PC.
webcam and USB speakerphone device.
5) Network: 10/100 Ethernet port supports the embedded web server for configuration and management of the
AV Bridge CONFERENCE. The Ethernet 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 on the
DE-15 connector. Video sources can be switched during a USB streaming session.
7) Balanced Audio Input and Output: Balanced line level (+4dBu) audio I/O on XLR connectors
8) Unbalanced Audio Input and Output: Unbalanced line level (-10dBV) audio I/O on RCA connectors.
Note: The audio inputs are line level and user selectable between balanced or unbalanced.
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Emulates a USB
First Time Set-up with the AV Bridge CONFERENCE
The AV Bridge CONFERENCE 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 CONFERENCE facilitates the use of PC-Based lecture/capture, recording, editing, and distribution
as well as Unified Communications (UC) software within group meeting spaces.
An important feature of the AV Bridge CONFERENCE is the 2-way analog audio I/O that sends the near-end
room audio to the far-end and returns the far-end audio to the local room’s pro mixer with AEC. The AV Bridge
CONFERENCE is the ideal choice for existing rooms as well as n ew designs.
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Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge CONFERENCE
The AV Bridge CONFERENCE “bridges” the A/V signals into the PC for applications like UC conferencing, lecture
capture, recording, storage for later playback, editing, distribution and other programs that can manipulate the A/V
content. With the 2-way analog audio, the AV Bridge CONFERENCE is perfect for most UC conferencing
applications.
A/V Bridge CONFERENCE
(It‘s still a Metaphor)
Cessna 172
(Still not included)
Video Sources to
INPUT of Bridge
Room DSP Mixer
with AEC
HD Video IN
Audio IN
Audio
OUT
2-Way Audio
USB 2.0 Out
(STD UVC &
UAC Drivers
PC
Diagram: UC Conferencing Application Example
This system diagram depicts the AV Bridge CONFERENCE in a UC Conferencing application using an existing or
new room audio system (providing for 2-way audio), video source, a PC, network and room monitor. The AV
Bridge CONFERENCE will output USB 2.0 streams or IP streams, but not simultaneously.
Balanced or
Unbalanced
Audio Line IN
2-Way
Analog
Audio
Balanced or
Unbalanced
Audio Line
OUT
Room’s PRO
DSP Mixer
w/AEC
Network,
Control or
Streaming
HD Video
HDMI or YPbP
USB 2.0, with UVC (video) &
UAC (audio) Standard Drivers
Room Monito
Mic Inputs
PRO
Amplifier
Room Mics
Room
Speakers
Line Level
udio OUT
Speaker
OUTPUTS
HD Video Camera or
Video Switche
Network
Switch &
Router
USB 2.0
Ethernet
Laptop with
MS Lync
Simulated
Dancing Bear
Video Feed
HD Video Out
(HDMI, DVI or
RGBHV) from
computer
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Step-by-Step Installation Instructions
To install the AV Bridge CONFERENCE, follow the steps below to attach various pieces of equipment.
Step 1: Plug in the 18VDC, 2.75 Amp power supply included with the AV Bridge CONFERENCE system
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 CONFERENCE for USB 2.0 Streaming. More
than one source can be attached and selected from the front panel or web page menu.
Step 3: Connect the Audio Content Source(s) to the AV Bridge CONFERENCE. A DSP mixer with AEC and
good mics are generally a good idea. Use either the balanced or unbalanced audio inputs and outputs. Audio ins
and outs are needed for a UC Conferencing application to get the near end audio to the far end, and receive far
end audio for connection to the room’s audio system.
Step 4: For USB streaming, connect the Host PC with the conferencing application to the AV Bridge
CONFERENCE with the provided USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-B Male cable.
Step 5: For IP configuration and control, connect the AV Bridge CONFERENCE to the LAN, which will allow setup, configuration and control of the AV Bridge CONFERENCE via the internal web pages in from any of the
approved browsers. The system configuration is an important step in the installation.
This manual contains a Web Page Screen Shot Tour of the embedded web pages in the AV Bridge
CONFERENCE. This tour is provided to help the Administrator and User navigate the system.
Important Note: The AV Bridge CONFERENCE 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 CONFERENCE will default to
a Static IP address, which is 169.254.1.1
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 CONFERENCE 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
12) And More!
Compatibility: Media Players:
The UVC with MJPEG and IP with H.264 video are compatible with the industry leading PC media pla yers.
Quick-Time 10.2
VLC Media Player 2.0.4
Real Player 16.0
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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 driver resolution table is an internal list of resolutions available
for the Host PC and the AV Bridge CONFERENCE to negotiate and use for any specific application. Typically,
the highest resolution possible between both the PC and AV Bridge CONFERENCE is used. However, not all OS
and application combinations are typical. Some applications are assigned to the lowest resolution to purposely
minimize the bandwidth requirement. A user configurable option for setting the 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 Rates Aspect Ratio
MJPEG 720p (1280 x 720) 15/30 16:9
960 x 544 15/30 ~16:9
704 x 576 (4CIF) 15/30 ~4:3
640 x 480 (VGA) 15/30 4:3
360p (640 x 360) 15/30 16:9
424 x 240 15/30 ~16:9
352 x 240 (SIF) 15/30 ~4:3
320 x 240 (QVGA) 15/30 4:3
180p (320 x 180) 15/30 16:9
Table: Supported IP Streaming Resolutions
Format Resolution Frame Rates Aspect Ratio
RTSP Streaming &
HLS (HTTP Live
Streaming)
1080p 15/30 16:9
720p 15/25/30 16:9
704 x 576 (4CIF) 15/30 ~4:3
640 x 480 (VGA) 15/30 4:3
352 x 288 (CIF) 15/30 ~4:3
Video Inputs: Supported Formats and Resolutions
Video inputs supporting HDMI, HD or CVBS (Composite video, 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, 1080p/24 frames/s (HDMI only)
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 System
The front panel menus allow some basic configuration of the AV Bridge CONFERENCE and serves to display the
important system parameters and settings. The menu tree is listed below:
> Start Page: Initializing and Audio Ladder Appear
> Main Menu
> Audio Inputs (Selectable from front panel)
> Unbalanced (High Z)
> Balanced (Low Z)
> Video Inputs (Selectable from front panel if connected to video source only)
> Auto (if only one video input exists)
> HD YPbPr
> HD RGBHV
> HDMI
>SD (Standard definition composite video, 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 or Static
> Version
> 1.0.0 (version number will change if/when the device is updated)
Front Panel Selections:
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 CONFERENCE.
The HDMI connector only accepts HDMI and DVI signals up to 1080p/60.
The HD connector (DE-15) will support signal formats of up to 1080p/60 on either YPbPr or RGBHV inputs.
The composite video input Standard Definition only at resolutions of 480i/NTSC and 576i/PAL. This input is
not an SDI or HD-SDI input, it’s just standard definition, composite video on a BNC connector.
Audio Input Selection:
The user has the ability to select between the balanced stereo audio line input and an unbalanced stereo line
input.
Selecting Streaming Type:
The type of streaming, USB (MJPEG with PCM audio) or IP (H.264 with AAC audio) are selectable from the front
panel. This menu screen displays the IP streaming resolution and quality.
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