Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to 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.
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Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: •...
Streaming Method ......... 20 Logs .............. 64 File and Storage ..........20 Alarms ............65 Input format ........... 22 Diagnostic Tools ..........66 Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) ....26 System Resets ..........67 Alarms ............... 27 SMP 111 • Contents...
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Multicast Address Range ....... 95 Subnet Mask ..........95 Port Number ..........96 Choosing an IP Address ........ 96 Using the Ping Utility to Test Communications .......... 97 Multicast IP Addressing for Multiple SMP 111 Installations ........98 SMP 111 • Contents...
HDMI signal to a local display, and, if needed, stream the AV content live while recording. figure 1 on the next page for an example of a typical SMP 111 application. SMP 111 • Introduction...
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Remote Control FLAT PANEL Panel Extron Ethernet RECORD SMD 101 POWER AUDIO 1.0A MAX IR IN RS-232 RESET SMD 101 HDMI Tx Rx G Streaming Power Media Decoder MARK USB STORAGE Figure 1. Typical SMP 111 Application SMP 111 • Introduction...
The video output can be scaled and its aspect ratio modified. The SMP 111 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. SMP 111 • Introduction...
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. SMP 111 • Introduction...
Output and share recordings Recording files can be saved in the SMP 111 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. SMP 111 • Introduction...
Extron Media Player (EMP). • Record at 512x228, 480p, 720p, 1080p, 1024x768, or 1280x1024 — Use standard video resolutions or computer resolutions and user-defined custom rates based on content or viewing requirements. SMP 111 • Introduction...
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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. SMP 111 • Introduction...
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HDMI cables connected to the HDMI input and output connectors, preventing accidental disconnection of the cables. Rack-mountable 1U, half rack width metal enclosure. • • Internal universal power supply — The 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, international power supply provides worldwide power compatibility. SMP 111 • Introduction...
100-240 VAC power input — Connect the provided IEC cord. Verify the front panel buttons and LCD illuminate (see Front Panel Features on page 16). NOTE: Make all external device connections to the SMP before applying power. SMP 111 • Installation...
RJ-45 Ethernet connector (LAN) — You can configure and control the SMP 111 using SIS commands with a control system or PC connected to the same LAN or WAN. Connect a standard Ethernet cable to a network. IP Address: 192.168.254.254 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0 DHCP: SMP 111 • Installation...
HDMI output — Connect an HDMI (or DVI with suitable adapter) display device to the HDMI output connector. The preview output switches between the record preview content and the internal browser using an attached USB keyboard and mouse. SMP 111 • Installation...
Mode 1 RESET RESET Press and hold Apply power Release Reset button. the Reset button. to the SMP 111. Release, then immediately Mode 4 press and release again. Reset LED flashes twice. Reset LED flashes, then goes off. RESET RESET...
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The Reset LED on the rear panel command Absolute reset of the unit flashes four times in on page 77. succession. NOTE: *For modes 4 and 5, nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur within 1 second. SMP 111 • Installation...
Configuration and adjustments can be performed using the embedded web pages (see Overview of the Web-Based User Interface on page 28), and the SIS commands (see Remote Communication and Control starting on page 68). SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
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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: 5 minutes). SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
Record a File The SMP 111 creates MP4, M4V, and M4A media files. Recordings are stored to the 32GB internal storage or to storage media connected to the front, rear, or RCP 101 USB ports. The recording location defaults to the internal storage. The internal 32GB SD card is field upgradable to different storage sizes.
SAP setting (for push streaming only) RTMP publish URL (for RTMP push only) Advanced section of RTMP, such as the RTMP port, Username, and Password (for RTSP over HTTP port (for Pull streaming only) RTMP push only) SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
Rear USB — The recording file is saved to the external drive connected to the rear USB port. RCP USB — The recording file is saved to the external drive connected to the USB • port on the RCP 101. SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
(frames per second) from the following list: • 30 (default) • • 12.5 • • • • • Frame rates are selected separately for the recording and streaming encoder configurations. SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
2:2 and 3:2 detection. The processing maximizes image detail and sharpness for interlaced sources that originated from film. Film detection is valid for any interlaced input type. The SMP 111 de-interlaces 1080i inputs. Film detection mode cannot be disabled and has no user adjustments. SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
For example, if the recording resolution is 1080p with an aspect ratio of 16:9, and the streaming display is 1024x768 with an aspect ratio of 4:3, the input aspect ratio selection cannot be maintained for both. SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
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Digital inputs that do not match an existing lookup table are saved to Auto Memory as unique entries based on the total line count, H/V active, and vertical refresh rate. SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
When executive mode is active, all functions and adjustments can still be made via USB, RS-232, or Ethernet control (see Remote Communication and Control starting on page 68). NOTE: Control buttons indicate the current recording or streaming status regardless of executive mode. SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
1.5 A limit of the ports. SMP. USB) Video loss alarm When video sync is lost during a recording for a Video sync is detected for 6 seconds. period of 2 seconds. SMP 111 • Front Panel Operation...
Web-Based User Interface This section provides information about: Overview of the Web-Based User Interface • • Accessing the Web-Based User Interface • Logging Out and Logging In AV Controls Panel • • Device Status Recorded Events • • Configuration • File Management Troubleshooting •...
These web pages provide the following features: • Ability to fully configure the SMP • Ability to create ad hoc recordings • Ability to configure automatic uploads (publishing) of completed recordings to a designated server or video publishing system Remote control and active monitoring of the SMP •...
Web-based User Interface Help Files The SMP 111 Web-based User Interface contains an extensive set of help files to assist with the connection, configuration, monitoring, and operation of the SMP 111. The following sections contain an overview of those files and also includes information not contained in the help files.
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Device Status — This single page (see figure 10 on the previous page) provides a view of the status of the input and outputs along with details of the active recording and stream (the current event). The URLs of the streams are also displayed on this page. Recorded Events —...
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Collapse and expand panels Click the Expand arrow button (see figure 12, ) on the right side of a panel. The panel opens to a full view, or as much as possible with the current display settings. Click the Collapse arrow button ( ) at the top corner of a panel to collapse it.
The idle status does not affect the recording or the output AV streams, which continue unaffected no matter what state (active or idle) the web pages are in. To reconnect the web page to the live feed from the SMP 111, click Resume. In a moment, the browser refreshes the view, and the status updates and video confidence display resume.
AV Controls Panel The AV Controls panel is available on every page and within all tab views. Located along the left side of the pages, this panel makes it possible to easily control a recording, see a thumbnail view of the recorded and output video, and mute or unmute the AV output.
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NOTE: The front panel buttons also indicate the recording state, mirroring the AV Controls panel indicators (see Front Panel Features on page 16). Progress bar Figure 14. Progress Bar and Record Time Available A progress bar (see figure 14, ) below the recording control buttons is a horizontal bar graph that shows how much recording time has elapsed.
Start an Ad Hoc Recording A user logged on to the SMP, either at the user level or the administrator level, can initiate an ad hoc (unscheduled) recording. NOTES: • Setting the Default Recording Media on page 56 within Configuration > System Settings for more information about single and secondary storage modes.
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If the unit is set for secondary storage mode, the file is saved to two storage drives simultaneously. In secondary recording mode, the recording is always saved to the Internal Drive as the primary storage location; only the secondary location is configurable.
Device Status The Device Status page (see figure 18) displays read only information about the presentation currently in progress. This page contains four panels: Stream URL — The URL for the unicast and multicast streams currently in progress. Current Event — The presentation currently in progress. Storage Information —...
Storage Information The storage information table below the Stream URL panel (also available in the File Management page) displays the names of the available connected storage devices, their locations (internal, USB front panel port, USB rear panel port, USB RCP), total capacity, and amount of used and available storage space.
Recording Calendar Page The Recording Calendar page within Recording Events allows administrators privileges to view current and past recordings and the event details for each recording. Figure 21. Calendar View Page Read the SMP 111 Help File for details. Publish Settings Page The Publish Settings page has two panels, Active Profiles (see figure 22, and Publishing Destination Configuration ( ), which provide controls to specify the server destination to which completed recordings are uploaded and to configure and...
To select a publishing destination, select the desired radio button below Active Publishing Destination for the following options: Active Publishing Destination Corresponding Tab Not Applicable No Centralized upload server. This is the default option. Extron SCM Extron SCM Ingest into Kaltura Hosted Video Kaltura Ingest Platform Ingest into Opencast Server...
Image Settings (see figure 23 on the previous page)— Provides a way to configure video input sampling and sizing, set up overscanning of SMPTE input signals, and adjust picture controls (brightness, contrast, and the like). It also allows you to save or recall input presets.
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Auto Memory and Auto-Image Select the checkbox to enable Auto-Image (see figure 24, ). Auto-Image simplifies setup by executing image sizing, centering, and filtering adjustments with a single button push. Select the checkbox to enable Auto Memory ( ). Auto Memory recalls input and image settings for signals that have previously been applied.
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Changing the Font and Text Settings Used for the On-screen Display If optional fonts are uploaded to the SMP 111, you can select and use one for displaying OSD text instead of the default font. Size and color can be selected for the OSD text. Optional fonts must be uploaded to the fonts folder within the SMP from the File Management page or by using an SFTP client program before selecting it in this page.
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Outputting and using a video test pattern NOTE: No input signal is needed when using a test pattern for display device setup. The OSD Configuration panel in the Input/Output Settings page allows selection and immediate output of one of eight internally stored test patterns to the HDMI output from the SMP as well as to the recording and output stream.
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Setting up the universal OSD test pattern To set up the universal OSD test pattern: Open the Input/Output Settings page. Expand the OSD Configuration panel at the bottom of the page. Select Universal OSD from the Test Patterns drop-down list. The fields and drop- down menus in the Universal OSD section become accessible.
EDID The EDID page within the Configuration tab provides a way to manage the EDID information (resolution and refresh rate) between the HDMI input and the output source. The SMP uses EDID Minder, which ensures that a source device connected to the SMP 111 input continuously sees the EDID of a sink device.
Image Settings The controls within the Image Settings page within the Configuration tab provide a way to configure video input sampling and sizing, set up overscanning of SMPTE input signals, and adjust picture controls (brightness, contrast, and similar). This page also allows you to save or recall input presets.
Picture Controls – Alter the quality of the image by changing brightness and contrast, or select Auto-Image, Auto-Image & Fill, and Auto-Image & Follow (see figure 33 on page 48). Overscan – Set the amount (0, 2.5%, or 5%) of picture enlargement applied to the HDMI video signal for any SMPTE standard input.
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The first eight Encoder presets are populated with factory configurations which can be overwritten. Presets 9 through 16 are unassigned and unconfigured. The 16 Streaming presets are unassigned and unconfigured. All Encoder presets and Streaming presets can be configured on the Encoding & Metadata page. An overview of encoding Each of the two encoders for the SMP 111 can be used for multiple purposes.
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Metadata and Recording Profiles NOTE: A user must be logged in as an administrator to see or change these settings. Recording Profiles can be configured, saved, and recalled in the Metadata and Recording Profiles drop-down panel in the Encoding & Metadata page. You can fill in the appropriate fields with the metadata text content you want to be associated with an individual Recording Profile.
Changing the Font Used for the Metadata Overlay If optional fonts are uploaded to the SMP, you can select and use one for displaying metadata text instead of the default font. NOTE: These settings also control the Universal OSD settings (font, size, color, and location).
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Figure 38. Password Panel Setting passwords If no passwords are set, anyone who opens the internal web pages is connected with administrator-level access and can make changes to all settings. To limit access and prevent changes to system configuration, the following options are available: •...
Alarms and Traps In the Alarms and Traps page within Configuration, an administrator can configure e-mail account and communication settings to allow the unit to send notification e-mails. This is also the location for selecting whether to log, display a message about, or send an e-mail about various conditions and errors experienced by the SMP 111.
System Settings Controls within seven of the ten panels in the System Settings page within Configuration are essential during initial setup of the unit. The three other panels contain features that are used infrequently for updating the unit, restoring a configuration, or limiting access to front panel controls.
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Backup and Restore — Current SMP or IP configuration settings can be backed up, or a previously saved configuration file can be restored to the unit from this panel (see figure 42 on the previous page). Executive Mode — Allows you to enable or disable front panel lock-out to limit ¢...
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NOTE: If the recording destination limiter is enabled (the Record Destination Limiter checkbox is selected and the setting has been saved by clicking the Save button within the Recording Media Selection panel), you cannot change any destination settings or enable or disable secondary storage mode until the record destination limiter is disabled and that change is saved.
Advanced Features In the Advanced Features page within Configuration, an administrator can do the following things: • Set the SMP 111 to run a Web browser client application for direct control on site for limited network (IP) configuration when a network-connected computer is not available. •...
By default, the local output shows the preview (streaming) image on the connected monitor or display. To switch between viewing the preview and viewing the network configuration page, press the <Ctrl+Alt+S> keys on the keyboard connected to the SMP 111. NOTE: The default web page allows configuration of the network settings. Use the mouse and keyboard to go to the network configuration page and make changes as needed.
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The File Management page opens showing the File Directory (see figure 49, and the File Upload Utility ( ) panels: Figure 49. File Management Page The storage information table (see figure 49, ) in the lower right of the File Management page (also displayed in the middle of the Device Status page) displays the names of the available connected storage devices, their locations (internal, USB front panel port, USB rear panel port, RCP USB), total capacity, and amount of used and available...
Add a Network Share Network servers or network-attached storage drives (network shares) can be added to the file list so the SMP 111 can access files and folders stored on shared network resources. NOTE: The size of network shares is initially unknown and there can be significant performance issues if the entire contents of every network share is indexed on every filter or search request.
Troubleshooting The five pages within the Troubleshooting tab contain controls typically used during initial setup to test connections, and then later if a product support issue arises. They make it possible for a user logged in as an administrator to view current system conditions and connections, view event logs and alarms, test network connections, and reset the unit.
Status The Status page within the Troubleshooting tab displays factory-defined and user-defined information about the unit. This page contains the unit name, part number, firmware version, MAC address, location description, and related information about the unit. It also displays the current audio bit rate and the video bit rates for all encoding streams. Some of the information in this page can also be found using SIS commands (see Command and Response Tables on page 75).
Logs The Logs tab within Troubleshooting displays a list (log) of alerts and notices for any event set up for any status other than Disabled in Configuration > Alarms and Traps > Alarm Message panes. All log entries are read-only. The logs can be sorted, filtered, searched, or exported to a comma-separated values (CSV) file.
Alarms The Alarms tab within Troubleshooting displays a list of alerts for events as determined in Configuration > Alarms and Traps > Alarm Message List. Alarm list entries here are read-only. The alarm list can be sorted, filtered, searched, or exported to a comma-separated values (CSV) file.
Diagnostic Tools The Diagnostic Tools page within Troubleshooting provides a convenient way to test network connections using a ping utility, a trace route (tracert) function, and an Nmap network discovery tool. It also allows you to generate a log file that you can send to Extron support staff to aid in troubleshooting problems with the unit or the system.
System Resets The System Resets page within Troubleshooting contains options to initiate a unit reboot, delete all stored content and format the internal storage, or perform one of five different types of reset. Some of the reset options offered here can also be performed using SIS commands.
SMP 111 Config (USB) port for the first time, you must install and activate the USB driver. The simplest way to do this is to install Dataviewer (see DataViewer on page 92). SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
If the device is password protected, enter the appropriate administrator or user password. If the password is accepted, the device responds with Login User or Login Administrator. If the password is not accepted, the Password prompt reappears. SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
The SIS commands are not case sensitive. The ASCII to HEX conversion table below is for use with the command and response table. ASCII to Hex Conversion Table Space • Figure 63. ASCII to Hex Conversion SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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4 = Aspect ratio 1.85 = Record status 5 = Crop 0 = Stop 6 = Pulse (audio test pattern) 1 = Record 7 = Timestamp 2 = Pause 8 = Universal OSD 3 = Finalizing SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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1 = HDMI only = Greenwich Mean TIme (GMT) offset 2 = Analog only value: ‑12:00 to 14:00. Represents hours 3 = HDMI and Analog and minutes (HH:MM) offset from GMT including the time zone name. SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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,"space", and "*". = Port timeout in tens of seconds (zero padded. Default: 00030 = 300 seconds) = Default name: combination of model name and last three pairs of MAC address (example SMP-111-07-8C-EC SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
1280x720*30 View record resolution <Stream resolution>*<Frame rate> and frame rate Example: 1280x720*30 Query selected <Selected Storage Destination> storage (single recording) Query selected <internal*Selected USB Storage> storage (secondary recording) NOTES: = Firmware version number SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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3 = verbose mode and tagged responses for queries NOTE: If tagged responses is enabled, all read commands return the data, the same as setting the value does (Example: command: E CV} Response: Vrb3 ]) SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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Also deletes files inside directory and directory. included files Erase current //EF directory and sub‑ directories List files from current filename/date/time/bytes left path/filename•date/time•length ] directory and below path/filename•date/time•length ] path/filename•date/time•length ] space_remaining•Bytes Left ]] SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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Reset SSL port map Reset the SSL port to the S 443PMAP Pmap S 00443 default value (443). Disable SSL port S 0PMAP Pmap S 00000 View SSL port map S PMAP [port#] SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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SNMP public community string, up to 64 alphanumeric characters, hyphens, underscores and period. (Default = " ") public X6& = SNMP private community string, up to 64 alphanumeric characters, hyphens, underscores and period. (Default = " ") private SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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GMT time and includes the time zone name. Example: PST*(UTC-08:00) Pacific Time = IP Address Default IP address: 192.168.254.254, Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0, Default DNS: 0.0.0.0 = Subnet Mask Default: 255.255.0.0 = Hardware MAC address 00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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1 (Default), 2 = Password Maximum length 12 characters. All alpha‑numeric characters and ASCII symbols permitted except "space" and "*" = Port timeout In tens of seconds, zero padded (Default: 00030 = 300 seconds) SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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0 = Auto, 1 = Internal, 2 = Front USB, 3 = Rear USB, 4 = RCP USB, 11 = Internal and Auto, 12 = Internal and Front USB, 13 = Internal and Rear USB, 14 = Internal and RCP USB SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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03 = Fit (the input is zoomed in to fill the entire output raster while maintaining its aspect ratio) = Metadata parameters Symbol definitions on page 72 = Metadata value 127 alpha‑numerical characters = Presets 1 to 16 (two digit response — 0 padding) SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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0 = Disabled, 1 = RTMP, 2 = RTSP (Default), 3 = Push RTP (Response will have leading 0) = RTMP URL (String) = Json string of recording profile parameters (see page 73 SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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2000 to 10000 kpbs (Default = 5000) = GOP length 1 to 30 (Default = 30) = Encoder Presets 1 to 16 (two digit response — 0 padding) = Audio bit‑rate 80, 96, 128, 192 (Default), 256, 320 kbps SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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NOTE: Vertical shift and vertical size values are adjusted in multiples of 2. If a value is entered that is not a multiple of 2, the closest acceptable value is applied and returned. SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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NOTE: Vertical shift and vertical size values are adjusted in multiples of 2. If a value is entered that is not a multiple of 2, the closest acceptable value is applied and returned. SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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= EDID number Table 1. EDID Values on the next page X3& = Audio output 1 = HDMI only, 2 = Analog only, 3 = HDMI and Analog = EDID user slot 1 to 3 SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
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2‑Ch 1080p 50 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch 1080p 24 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch 1080p 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2‑Ch User Loaded Slot 1 User Loaded Slot 2 User Loaded Slot 3 * Default SMP 111 • Remote Communication and Control...
Reference Information This section provides information about: Mounting the SMP 111 • • Supported File Types, Drive Formats, and Browsers DataViewer • • Streaming Method Overview • Estimating Storage Requirements for a Recording Glossary • Mounting the SMP 111 The 1U high, half rack width, 9.5 inch deep SMP 111 Streaming Media Processor can be: •...
UL Rack Mounting Guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the SMP 111 in a rack. Elevated operating ambient temperature — If installed in a closed or multi‑unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment can be greater than room ambient temperature.
Browsers In order to view the SMP 111 embedded web pages, use one of the supported Web browsers (and versions) listed below. Google Chrome™ version 48 or higher ® • Mozilla Firefox version 44 or higher ® ® • Microsoft Internet Explorer (for Windows operating systems) •...
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× × Ö Ö Õ Õ Extron USB Device Figure 64. Communications Dialogs Select the startup options: If RS‑232 is selected ( ), configure the port settings. Õ If TCP/IP is selected ( ), configure the IP address and Telnet port. Enter a Ö...
Figure 65. Enter Commands and View Responses Use the Commands field to enter SIS commands (see figure 65, ). View the responses in the Responses field ( For example, enter 1I, the command to display the model name, in the Commands: field ( ).
Private and Public Address Ranges Within each of the classes are a range of addresses designated as "private" addresses. These are addresses that should only be used on private local networks and intranets and cannot be accessed directly from the Internet. 10.0.0.0 –...
Port Number A port number is combined with the IP address to create an application‑specific or process‑specific address. The port number can uniquely identify an application or process on a computer and thereby enable the computer to share a single Ethernet connection for multiple requirements.
The table below shows an example of an invalid class C addressing scheme. Device IP Address Subnet Mask Device 1 208.132.180.41 255.255.255.0 Device 2 192.157.180.42 255.255.255.0 Device 3 208.132.180.41 255.255.255.0 Assuming the IP address for device 1 is valid, the IP address for device 2 is invalid because the network identifier for each address must begin with 208.132.180.xxx.
Multicast IP Addressing for Multiple SMP 111 Installations When multiple SMP 111 devices are installed in a system (when the multicast address is used for push or pull streaming) the streams are managed by the SMP 111 to avoid conflicts. Pull streaming (RTSP) The SMP 111 can use one of two multicast streaming IP address assignment methods.
Streaming Method Overview The streaming method used by the SMP 111 should be considered carefully. Multicast is typically used for live multicasting a "one‑to‑many" session when it is known there will be multiple viewers of a stream. Unicast streaming is used for on‑demand video where the network infrastructure does not support multicast traffic.
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NOTE: IGMP multicast protocol is used by routers and switches to deliver streams to subscribing endpoints. The SMP 111 delivers packets and frames onto the network that are identified as multicast. An IGMP multicast conserves network bandwidth because the SMP 111 will only send data when a connection is made by a user. All network switches and routing equipment must be properly configured to support IGMP snooping and IGMP query to avoid flooding all endpoints with unnecessary streaming traffic.
Streaming Playback Methods Streams from the SMP 111 can be viewed using various playback methods. NOTE: The procedures presented in the following sections use a Microsoft Windows operating system and version 2.0.2 of VLC media player. These procedures may vary when a different operating system is used or when different versions of the VLC media player are used.
VLC "Open Network Stream" dialog (see step 5 of Playing a Pull Stream Using VLC Media Player on page 104). Substitute the SMP 111 IP address for <SMP111_IP>. Substitute the destination IP address and port number for <DESTINATION_IP>:<DESTINATION_PORT>. Pull Stream URLs...
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Pull Stream Method Unicast Pull streams max at 20 streams: Unicast Resolution Approximate Number of Video Bit Rate (Kbps) (Pixels x Lines @ frame rate) Pull Streams 848 x 480 @ 15 1500 1024 x 768 @ 15 2500 1280 x 1024 @ 30 3500 1280 x 720 @ 30 5000...
Playing a Pull Stream Using VLC Media Player Use the following procedure to play and view an SMP 111 stream using the VLC media player. If you know the stream URL, go to step 5. Otherwise, to obtain the stream URL, access the Web‑based User Interface of the SMP 111 (see Accessing the Web-Based User Interface...
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The Open Network Media dialog box opens. Using the stream URL that was noted step 2 on the previous page (rtsp://192.168.13.1/stream1), enter it into the Please enter a network URL: field (see figure 71, rtsp://192.168.13.1/extron1 Figure 71. Enter Stream URL Information and Play Click Play ( ).
Playing a Push Stream Using Stream Announcement Protocol (SAP) In order to play a push stream, the VLC player uses SAP to identify streams: Open VLC. From the View menu, select Playlist (see figure 72, Figure 72. VLC Playlist From the left menu column, select Local Network (see figure 73, Select Network streams (SAP) ( Figure 73.
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If a folder is shown, open it to view the SAP streams inside (see figure 74, Figure 74. VLC - Select a Stream Either double‑click the desired stream to begin playback, or single‑click, then use the VLC player controls at the bottom of the window to view and control the stream. NOTE: Depending on the announcement frequency, it may take several moments before the SAP streams appear.
Playing a Pull Stream Using QuickTime Media Player Use the following procedure to playback and view SMP 111 streams on the QuickTime player program. NOTE: Only QuickTime 7 is able to play streams. QuickTime 10 does not support stream playback. If you know the stream URL, go to step 4. Otherwise, to obtain the stream URL, access the Web‑based User Interface of the SMP 111 (see Accessing the Web-Based User Interface...
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In the Enter an Internet URL to open: field, enter the stream URL that was noted step 3 on the previous page ( Figure 77. Enter Stream URL Information Click OK ( After a few seconds, the media stream from the SMP 111 plays on the QuickTime player.
Estimating Storage Requirements for a Recording Estimating Storage per Recording Hour You need to know video and audio bit rates configured in your Extron SMP 111. For these examples, the calculations assume that the bit rates remain constant during the recording. If you are using VBR (variable bit rate, which is the default) then the actual bit rates are often slightly lower than this estimate.
Upgrading the SD Card The internal 32 GB SD card in the SMP 111 is field changeable. Before upgrading the SD card in the SMP, read the requirements and recommendations for the SD card and the safety instructions for changing the card. SD Card Requirements •...
Remove and retain the screws (thirteen screws, five on each side and three on top) securing the cover to the SMP. Slide the cover forward slightly and lift it off the unit (see figure 78). Remove 13 Screws -6 0H -2 40 1 00 1.
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Mark button will blink red for 3 seconds awaiting confirmation to Delete content. Press Mark button within 3 seconds to confirm the Delete content command. If the Mark button is not pressed, the request is cancelled. The SMP 111 automatically reboots after card formatting is completed. SMP 111 • Reference Information...
Glossary Ad hoc recording — An ad hoc recording session is one that has been set up for a specific occasion or task without being previously scheduled. Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) — A standardized compression and encoding scheme for lossy (low quality) digital audio. Higher bit rates provide higher quality. Part of the MPEG‑2 and MPEG‑4 specifications.
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Constant Bit Rate (CBR) — Constant bit rate encoding means that the rate at which codec output data is consumed is constant. CBR is useful for streaming multimedia content on data communication channels which operate more efficiently or require the bit rate to remain within a tight tolerance.
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Encoder — A hardware device or software program used to compress (encode) or change a signal from one format to another or convert an analog signal into a digital data stream. The SMP 111 is an encoder that converts analog audio and video into digital streams. Ethernet —...
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iCalendar file — An iCalendar file is a file containing schedule, task, or meeting information in a standard format. iCalendar files work independent of transport protocol and can be used cross‑platform to share calendar data. Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) — A TCP/IP communications protocol used by hosts and adjacent routers on a network to establish multicast group memberships.
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Multicast — A network technology for the delivery of information to a group of destinations simultaneously. A single stream is sent from the source to a group of devices at the same time in one transmission. Delivery is managed by network switches using the most efficient strategy to deliver the messages over each link of the network only once, and creating copies only when the links to the group of destinations split.
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Router — A network device that forwards packets from one network to another. Secondary Storage Mode — The SMP setting in which recordings are saved to two Single storage drives rather than one. This is the alternative to single storage mode (see Storage Mode below).
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Telnet port — Most controllers support Telnet and use port 23 as the communication port to receive or issue commands. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) — A protocol developed for the Internet that provides reliable end‑to‑end data packet delivery from one network device to another. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) —...
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