Visionary Solutions AVN422HD User Manual
AVN422HD h.264 High Definition
IP Audio Video Node
User’s Manual
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May 16, 2011
Revision 1.0.4 (compatible with version 05B firmware)
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Visionary Solutions, Inc., Limited 12-Month AVN422HD
Warranty
We appreciate your purchase of this Visionary Solutions, Inc. product. We feel
confident that in normal use it will provide years of satisfactory performance.
Visionary Solutions, Inc. warrants to the original user that the video equipment
supplied by us will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
twelve (12) months from th e date of purchase from Visionary Solutions, Inc. or an
authorized reseller of Visionary Solutions, Inc. Visionary Solutions, Inc.’s obligation
under this warranty shall be to the repair including any necessary parts and the cost
of labor connected therewith, or at its option, the exchange or the refund of the
purchase price, of any video equipment that is determined by us to have a
manufacturing defect within the wa rranty period.
Replacement parts furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a
period equal to the unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty.
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This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause
beyond the control of Visionary Solutions, Inc., including, but not limited to, acts of
nature, improper installation, misuse, lack of proper maintenance, accident, voltage
fluctuations, and unauthorized repairs or modifications.
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removed.
Visionary Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the design, or make
additions to, or improvements upon, this product without incurring ob ligations to
install the same on products previously manufactured.
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liable for special or consequential damages arising from the use of its products, or
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Service Center when this equipment is to be serviced under the provisions of this
warranty.
The cost of transportation to and from the Authorized Service Center is the
responsibility of the user.
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Should this equipment require warranty service you may obtain specific information
on how to obtain this service by directly contacting Visionary Solutions, Inc., or the
reseller who sold you this equipment.
AVN422HD User’s Manual Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................... 1
1.1 Features ........................................................................................... 1
1.2 Product Description ........................................................................ 2
1.2.1 AVN422HD Front Panel ......................................................... 2
1.2.2 Shipping Inventory ................................................................. 3
1.3 The MPP1700 ................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 MPP1700 Front Panel Slots .................................................. 4
1.4 The MPP200 ..................................................................................... 4
1.4.1 MPP200 Front Panel Slots .................................................... 4
1.4.2 MPP200 Rear Panel .............................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Installing the AVN422HD .................................................... 6
2.1 Blade Installation and Removal ........................................................ 6
2.2 Minimum Connections Installation .................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Connecting to the Network ................................................ 8
3.1 Unicast and Multicast Transmissions over the Network ................... 8
3.2 IGMP Querying and IGMP Snooping ............................................... 8
3.3 DHCP IP Configuration ..................................................................... 9
3.4 Static IP Configuration ...................................................................... 9
Chapter 4 Operating the AVN422HD ................................................. 11
4.1 PackeTV® Configuration Utility ...................................................... 11
4.2 AVN422HD Console Interface ........................................................ 11
4.3 AVN422HD Browser Interface ........................................................ 11
4.4 AVN Control Protocol (API) ............................................................ 11
Chapter 5 Using the Console Interface ............................................. 12
5.1 Connecting With a HyperTerminal Session .................................... 12
5.2 Console Interface ........................................................................... 14
5.2.1 Network Configuration ......................................................... 15
5.2.2 Using the Network Configuration Wizard ............................. 15
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Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface ............................................ 16
6.1 The Web Management Login Page ................................................ 16
6.2 The Browser Interface Main Page .................................................. 17
6.3 Browser Interface Tree Menu ......................................................... 19
6.4 Channel Page ................................................................................. 19
6.4.1 Channel Status .................................................................... 20
6.4.2 Channel Input ...................................................................... 21
6.4.2.1 Video Input Control ............................................... 21
6.4.2.2 Audio Input Control ............................................... 22
6.4.3 Channel Encoding ............................................................... 22
6.4.3.1 Encoding Control ................................................... 22
6.4.4 Channel Stream ................................................................... 23
6.4.5 Channel SAP Page .............................................................. 24
6.5 Device Page ................................................................................... 25
6.5.1 Device Status ....................................................................... 25
6.5.2 Device ID ............................................................................. 26
6.5.3 Device Network .................................................................... 27
6.6 Advanced Page .............................................................................. 28
6.6.1 Advanced Status .................................................................. 28
6.6.2 Advanced System ................................................................ 28
6.6.3 Advanced Events ................................................................. 28
6.6.4 Advanced Alarm .................................................................. 28
6.6.5 Advanced Stats .................................................................... 29
6.6.5.1 System Statistics ................................................... 29
6.6.5.2 Video Input Statistics ............................................. 29
6.6.5.3 Encoding Statistics ................................................ 29
6.7 Administration Page ....................................................................... 30
6.7.1 Administration Status ........................................................... 30
6.7.2 Administration Config ........................................................... 31
6.7.3 Administration Users ............................................................ 32
6.7.4 Administration FactDef ........................................................ 33
6.7.5 Administration Upgrade ....................................................... 33
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 35
7.1 Checking the Firmware ................................................................... 35
7.2 Support ........................................................................................... 35
7.3 Factory Default Settings ................................................................. 35
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Chapter 8 Field Upgrade .................................................................... 37
8.1 Firmware Component Overview ..................................................... 37
8.2 Firmware Component Versions ...................................................... 37
8.2.1 Browser Interface: To Determine Both the Current and Latest
Version Information 37
8.2.2 Via the Internet: To Determine the Latest Available Firmware
Component Version 37
8.3 Updating Firmware Components .................................................... 38
8.3.1 General Firmware Component Update Procedure .............. 38
8.3.1.1 Browser Interface .................................................. 38
8.3.1.2 PackeTV® Configuration Utility ............................. 39
8.3.2 Custom Firmware Component Update Procedure ............... 39
8.3.2.1 Browser Interface .................................................. 39
8.3.2.2 PackeTV® Configuration Utility ............................. 39
Chapter 9 Unit Connections .............................................................. 40
9.1 Ethernet Connector ........................................................................ 40
9.2 Ethernet Serial Connector .............................................................. 40
9.3 HDMI Connector ............................................................................. 41
9.4 Audio Terminal Block Connector .................................................... 42
9.4.1 Pinouts ................................................................................. 42
9.4.2 Configuration ....................................................................... 42
Chapter 10 Technical Specifications ................................................ 43
Chapter 11 Safety and Compliance Information .............................. 44
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................... 45
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AVN422HD User’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
Visionary Solutions, Inc., introduces the high definition AVN422HD h.264 (AVC, MPEG-4 part 10)
over IP encoder “blade” (card) with the Media Processing Platform (MPP), a high density
rackmount system for video over IP transport. Plug an HDMI (DVI-D with optional adaptor cable)
video source directly into the blade, plug into the network via the RJ-45 connection, and stream
real time high definition quality video over your LAN or WAN. The MPP, with AVN422HD blades,
is suitable for all applications requiring cost effective, low bitrate video distribution over IP
networks. There are currently two MPP chassis options. The MPP1700 has the option of dual
redundant power supplies and holds up to 17 AVN422HD blades. The MPP200 has one power
source and holds up to two AVN422HD blades.
1.1 Features
• Stand-Alone Operation. The AVN422HD runs independently of any other server. To stream
and view live HD video, all that is needed is an AVN422HD encoder and any standardscompliant h.264 HD decoder (hardware or software). The AVN422HD is easy to access and
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configure by any of three methods: PackeTV
Browser Interface, or the AVN Control Protocol (API). TCP/IP, HTTP, and other Internetrelated protocols are supported. The Console Interface can be used for network configuration
only (IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS), and not general device control.
Configuration Utility (not currently supported),
• The Media Processing Platform Chassis (MPP200 & MPP1700).
— The MPP200 is a high density 2-slot chassis (holds 2 AVN422HD blades) that houses
Visionary Solutions’ IPTV MPP blades, including the AVN422HD h.264 over IP encoder
blade, or any other dual slot blade or up to two single slot blades. The MPP200 is
designed to stand alone or be rack mounted with one side “ear.”
— The MPP1700 is a high density rack mount blade chassis for IPTV. It is scalable with
17 available blade slots, capable of holding up to 17 AVN422HD h.264 over IP encoder
blades, or any combination of single and dual slot blades adding up to or less than
17 slots. The MPP1700 features modular architecture and a dual redundant power
supply.
• Coming Soon for h.264! PackeTV
with the AVN422HD encoder enabling extensive control and configuration, as well as various
viewing options.
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(Optional). PackeTV® software will work in conjunction
• Superior Audio/Video Quality. h.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) hardware compression and
Visionary Solutions’ optimized transmission technology provides a high definition video full
frame rate IP video stream. The stream can be viewed by an unlimited number of clients on a
LAN or WAN provided that bandwidth is available. Refer to the table on the following page for
details on video and audio formats.
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Video
Input Format Bitrate h.264
1080p @ 24 fps 6 Mbps to 20 Mbps High Profile Level 4.0
1080i @ 59.94/60 fps 6 Mbps to 20 Mbps High Profile Level 4.0
1080i @ 50 fps 6 Mbps to 20 Mbps High Profile Level 4.0
720p @ 59.94/60 fps 4 Mbps to 20 Mbps High Profile Level 4.0
720p @ 50 fps 4 Mbps to 20 Mbps High Profile Level 4.0
576i @ 50 fps 2 Mbps to 20 Mbps Main Profile Level 3.0
480i @ 59.94 fps 2 Mbps to 20 Mbps Main Profile Level 3.0
Audio
The audio compression is either Advanced Audio Codec (AAC) (128 to 512 kbps audio
encoding) or MPEG-1 Layer 2 (128 or 384 kbps audio encoding) with up to a 48 kHz sample
rate.
• Video Inputs. The AVN422HD includes one HDMI input (DVI-D with optional adaptor cable)
for connecting video and audio source equipment.
• Audio Inputs. The AVN422HD includes embedded HDMI audio as well as a terminal block
connector for Balanced and Unbalanced audio inputs. The terminal block connector allows
for easy on-site connections regardless of the cabling outputs of the audio source. The
AVN422HD features user control of audio parameters, including mute, pre-amp and volume.
See sections 1.2.1 AVN422HD Front Panel and 6.4.2.2 Audio Input Control for additional
information about audio inputs.
• Security. Administrators can create and modify accounts for authorized users, as well as
allow anonymous viewing.
1.2 Product Description
1.2.1 AVN422HD Front Panel
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1. Audio Connector – provides support for right/left, balanced and unbalanced audio. See
Chapter 9 Unit Connections for terminal block pinout information.
2. HDMI Connector – provides input for HDMI (DVI-D with optional adaptor cable) video
sources.
3. Video LED – indicates the state of the video input signal. It will illuminate solid green when a
valid video source is detected for the selected video input. It will blink at a speed of 4 times
per second when the unit is properly encoding video.
4. Serial Connector – an RJ-45 connector which allows RS-232C (full-duplex, no handshaking)
and RS-422 (full-duplex) communication. See Chapter 9 Unit Connections for pinout
information.
5. Status LED – blinks once every second when properly installed, powered, and operational.
6. Link/Act LED – indicates the status of the Ethernet link. It will illuminate solid green when a
10 or 100 Mbit Ethernet link is established. It will blink to indicate activity (Tx or Rx).
7. Ethernet Connector – an RJ-45 network connector, 10/100 Tx.
8. 10/100 LED – indicates the speed of the connection. It will illuminate green when the link is
100 Mbit, and will remain off for 10 Mbit connections.
1.2.2 Shipping Inventory
Your AVN422HD is shipped with the following:
• One AVN422HD
• One captive screw to use for installing the blade into the handle if desired
• One Wiedenmuler terminal block connector for audio connections
• One Quick Start Guide.
1.3 The MPP1700
The Media Processing Platform (MPP) 1700 is a high density, rack mount blade chassis used in
VSI IPTV applications.
Slots 1-17 on the chassis can be filled with any VSI blade product. Slots 18 and 20 can be filled
with power supplies. At least one of the power supply slots must be filled, and for dual redundant
power supply support, both power supply slots must be populated.
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1.3.1 MPP1700 Front Panel Slots
Blade Slots
Power Supply
Slots
Refer to the MPP1700 User’s Manual for more information about the MPP1700.
1.4 The MPP200
The Media Processing Platform (MPP) 200 is a high density, blade chassis used in VSI IPTV
applications. It can be rack mounted in a 1U space or used as a stand alone.
Slots 1 and 2 on the chassis can be filled with any VSI blade product.
1.4.1 MPP200 Front Panel Slots
Blade Slots
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1.4.2 MPP200 Rear Panel
Refer to the MPP200 User’s Manual for more information about the MPP200.
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Chapter 2 Installing the AVN422HD
2.1 Blade Installation and Removal
Note: It is important that the module be properly aligned with the slot guides before it is
inserted into the appropriate slot on the chassis. It is recommended that the user’s
line of sight be level with the middle of the backplane in order to see both slot
guides clearly.
Install a VSI blade into the chassis as follows:
Caution: Use proper ESD precautions when installing or removing a VSI blade to
avoid damaging the unit’s circuitry.
1. Slide the blade, open end first, into the desired slot on the chassis until it plugs into the
connector located on the backplane at the rear of the unit.
2. Use the bottom ejector handle to securely seat the blade into the chassis and to properly
mate the rear connectors. The handle should lock closed when properly inserted to secure
the unit.
3. Tighten the captive thumb screw located at the top of the blade to provide a more secure
mounting.
4. If desired, an additional Phillips screw can be installed through the handle.
5. The Status LED will blink once per second when the blade is properly installed, powered, and
operational.
To remove a VSI blade:
1. Loosen the mounting screw at the top of the blade.
2. If installed, loosen the additional Phillips screw in the ejector handle.
3. Press the red tab on the bottom of the ejector handle to unlock the blade.
4. Pull down on the handle and pull the blade out of its slot away from the chassis.
2.2 Minimum Connections Installation
The minimum connections to the AVN422HD should include an HD video source connected to
the HDMI (DVI-D with optional cable adaptor) video input, and an RJ-45 LAN connection to the
Ethernet connector.
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To connect the AVN422HD:
1. Connect the cable from the desired HD video source (HDMI or DVI-D with optional adaptor
cable) to the HDMI connector.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet RJ-45 connector. The other end of the Ethernet
cable should be connected to a switch or hub on your LAN network.
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Chapter 3 Connecting to the Network
3.1 Unicast and Multicast Transmissions over the Network
A Unicast transmission sends IP packets to a single recipient on a network. A Multicast
transmission sends IP packets to a group of hosts on a network. If the streaming video is to be
distributed to a single destination, then you would start a Unicast stream by setting the
destination IP address and port on the AVN equal to the destination's values. If you want to view
the stream at multiple concurrent locations, then you would set the AVN's destination IP address
to a valid Multicast IP address (224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255).
Note that while the Multicast IP address range is from 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255, the first octet
(224.xxx.xxx.xxx) is generally reserved for administration. VSI recommends setting the first octet
to 225 and the remaining three octets to the AVN's IP address. For example, if the AVN's IP
address is 192.168.1.53, then set the destination IP address to 225.168.1.53 for Multicast
streaming.
Since Multicasting is a relatively new technology, some legacy devices that are part of your
network might not support Multicasting.
Before using the AVN422HD in Multicast streaming mode, check the functional specifications of
your network infrastructure to ensure that the Multicast stream will not create major traffic on your
network. Verify that your backbone switch supports Internet Group Messaging Protocol (IGMP)
snooping, which allows the core of your network to ignore the traffic streams that Multicasting
may generate.
3.2 IGMP Querying and IGMP Snooping
IGMP is a session-layer (Layer 3) protocol used to establish membership in a Multicast group
and can register a router to receive specific Multicast traffic. (Refer to RFC 1112 and RFC 2236
for information on IGMP versions 1 and 2.)
Multicast aware switches are slowly making their way into the network cores for businesses and
universities that have heavy traffic to move through their networks. Multicast filtering is achieved
by dynamic group control management. By default, all Multicast traffic should be blocked until
requested by a Multicast group member. (Default behavior depends on switch manufacturer.)
The master of the IGMP filter lists is the router or switch that is configured to act as the IGMP
Querier. The responsibility of the Querier is to send out IGMP group membership queries on a
timed interval, to retrieve IGMP membership reports from active members, and to allow updating
of the group membership tables.
A Layer 2 switch supporting IGMP Snooping can passively snoop on IGMP Query, Report, and
Leave (IGMP version 2) packets transferred between IP Multicast routers/switches and IP
Multicast hosts to determine the IP Multicast group membership. IGMP snooping checks IGMP
packets passing through the network, picks out the group registration, and configures
Multicasting accordingly.
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Without IGMP Querying/Snooping, Multicast traffic is treated in the same manner as a Broadcast
transmission, which forwards packets to all ports on the network. With IGMP Querying/Snooping,
Multicast traffic is only forwarded to ports that are members of that Multicast group. IGMP
Snooping generates no additional network traffic, which significantly reduces the Multicast traffic
passing through your switch.
If your network distribution core does not support IGMP Querying/Snooping, the AVN streams
will still function as designed but your network may be subjected to high traffic loads and
condensed collision domain due to the broadcasting action used by the older switch or hub. If this
is the case, you may wish to isolate the streaming nodes within the network so that the streams
may be viewed without crossing the normal network traffic along its path.
Otherwise, for a general performance improvement, you may consider upgrading your network
core to a switch that is Multicast aware.
3.3 DHCP IP Configuration
The AVN422HD has Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled as the factory
default. If your network has a DHCP server on it, the AVN422HD will automatically acquire an IP
address. If the AVN422HD is not able to find a DHCP server, it will default to the IP Address,
Subnet Mask and Gateway that are configured into the unit. The factory default IP address is
192.168.1.253.
To disable or enable DHCP on the AVN422HD, use either the Console Interface (refer to section
) or the Browser Interface (refer to section 6.5.3 Device Network).
To assign a static IP address for the AVN422HD, refer to the following section.
3.4 Static IP Configuration
If the AVN422HD is not able to find a DHCP server, it will default to the IP Address, Subnet Mask
and Gateway that are configured into the unit. The factory default is 192.168.1.253.
It is strongly recommended that the AVN422HD be statically configured to a specific IP address.
This enables the AVN422HD to be consistently found at the same address. Prior to statically
configuring the AVN422HD, check with your IT department and/or make sure the IP address to
be assigned is not in use by any other device on the LAN.
To assign a static IP address to the AVN422HD, follow these steps:
1. Power on the AVN422HD blade and connect the console (light blue) and the network cables.
2. Run a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal or Minicom to communicate via
console (refer to section 5.1 Connecting With a HyperTerminal Session). Use the following
communication parameters: Bits per second (38400), Data bits (8), Parity (None), Stop bits
(1), Flow Control (None).
3. Press Enter to get the login prompt.
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4. Log in to the unit with the valid username/password (by default admin/admin).
5. An unconfigured unit automatically starts the Network Configuration Wizard, and will prompt
the user to enter an IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS Server.
6. Once the values have been entered, the AVN422HD should reboot and be accessible at its
newly assigned address. Type the unit’s IP address into a browser (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) to
bring up the AVN422HD’s Browser Interface (refer to Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface).
7. For previously configured units, press “n” and then Enter from the Console Interface to
unlock the display and start the Network Configuration Wizard (see step 5 above).
8. Units can be reconfigured at any time using the Console Interface as described in the
previous step.
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