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StudioStation 100
Streaming Media Processor
68-3134-01 Rev. B
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  • Page 1 User Guide Streaming AV Product StudioStation 100 Streaming Media Processor 68-3134-01 Rev. B 11 17...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    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 avvertire alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa all’interno del product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 3 ついては、 エクス トロンのウェブサイ ト より 『Extron Safety www.extron.com and Regulatory Compliance Guide』 (P/N 68-290-01) をご覧ください。 Copyright © 2017 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks( ®...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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: •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ......16 Using an SFTP Client ........59 Front Panel Features .......... 16 Troubleshooting ..........60 StudioStation 100 Power Up Procedure .... 18 Status ............61 Record a File ............. 18 Logs .............. 62 Front Panel Lockout (Executive Mode) ....18 Alarms ............
  • Page 8 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 StudioStation 100 Installations ...... 98 StudioStation 100 • Contents viii...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    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 StudioStation 100 application. StudioStation 100 • Introduction...
  • Page 10 12A MAX Crossover Power Audio Extron Extron Wireless Microphone System (not included) RCP 101 EU SMB 212 RECORD Remote Control Two-gang Surface MARK Panel Mount Box USB STORAGE Extron USB Drive Figure 1. Typical StudioStation 100 Application StudioStation 100 • Introduction...

  • Page 11: Pc Requirements

    NOTE: Safari is the preferred browser for macOS operating systems. NOTE: The preview video in the AV Controls panel of the StudioStation 100 uses an HTML5 player and is not supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer v.11, Microsoft Edge™, or Apple Safari. To see a preview of the current stream you can either: •...
  • Page 12 LGPLv2.1 with exceptions libcurl LGPL libdaemon LGPLv2.1 LGPLv2.1 libdnet BSD-3c smartmontools GPLv2 libelf LGPLv2+ socat GPLv2 libfcgi fcgi license spawn-fcgi BSD-3c libffi sqlite Public domain libglib2 LGPLv2 strace BSD-3c libgpg-error LGPLv2.1 sudo ICS BSD-3c libmpeg2 GPLv2 sysstat GPLv2 StudioStation 100 • Introduction...

  • Page 13: General Product Overview

    The video output can be scaled and its aspect ratio modified. The StudioStation 100 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 60 Hz StudioStation 100 • Introduction...

  • Page 14: File Storage

    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 RCP 101 also has a USB port to connect a user-provided USB drive for storing recordings. StudioStation 100 • Introduction...

  • Page 15: Control Options

    The StudioStation 100 creates a set of the same types of files for every recording, regardless of how a recording is initiated. Default file names are specified within the System Settings page (see System Settings on page 53). StudioStation 100 • Introduction...

  • Page 16: Features

    — Use recordings produced by the StudioStation 100 directly with any software media player, computer, or mobile device. • License-free operation contributes to a low cost of ownership — With no licensing or support fees, the StudioStation 100 is a cost effective solution for AV streaming and recording. StudioStation 100 • Introduction...
  • Page 17 • Push and pull streaming session management — The flexibility to apply push and pull streaming session management makes the StudioStation 100 compatible with a variety of H.264 devices and streaming applications. StudioStation 100 • Introduction...
  • Page 18 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. StudioStation 100 • Introduction...

  • Page 19: Installation

    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 StudioStation 100 before applying power. StudioStation 100 • Installation...

  • Page 20: Control System And External Device Connections

    0.0.0.0 DHCP: If connecting the StudioStation 100 to an IPL T PC1 LAN port to power on and off connected recording equipment such as a camera, studio lights, and microphone, use a crossover cable (see figure 4 for RJ-45 wiring instructions).

  • Page 21: Input Connections

    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 when using an attached USB keyboard and mouse. StudioStation 100 • Installation...

  • Page 22: Studiostation 100 Rear Panel Reset

    6 seconds. Release, then immediately Mode 5 press and release again. Reset LED flashes three Reset LED flashes, then goes off. times. RESET RESET RESET Press and hold for 9 seconds. Figure 6. Resetting the StudioStation 100 StudioStation 100 • Installation...
  • Page 23 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. StudioStation 100 • Installation...

  • Page 24: Front Panel Operation

    Configuration and adjustments can be performed using the embedded web pages (see Overview of the Web-Based User Interface on page 19), and the SIS commands (see Remote Communication and Control starting on page 68). StudioStation 100 • Front Panel Operation...
  • Page 25 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). StudioStation 100 • Front Panel Operation...

  • Page 26: Studiostation 100 Power Up Procedure

    StudioStation 100 Power Up Procedure NOTE: Before powering the StudioStation 100, ensure that all necessary devices are connected properly. Devices do not need to be powered. Connect the power cord to a 100 to 240 VAC supply (see Power Connection page 11).

  • Page 27: Web-Based User Interface

    The StudioStation 100 embedded web pages provide the software user interface for operating and configuring the StudioStation 100 via a control PC on the same network. NOTE: Preview video for the web pages is disabled in Internet Explorer 11. Figure 8. StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 28: Web Browser Requirements

    NOTE: Safari is the preferred browser for macOS platforms. NOTE: The preview video in the AV Controls panel of the StudioStation 100 uses an HTML5 player and is not supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer v.11, Microsoft Edge, or Apple Safari. To see a preview of the current stream you can either: •...

  • Page 29: Web-Based User Interface Help Files

    — This single page provides a view of the status of the input and Device Status outputs, along with details of the active recording and stream or streams (the current event). The URLs of the stream or streams are also displayed on this page. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 30 — This page provides a way to view folders and files on the internal File Management drive and any attached external drive or drives. It also provides a way to connect the StudioStation 100 to shared network drives and upload fonts to the StudioStation 100 (see File Management on page 57).
  • Page 31 For pages with many panels, the panels automatically collapse each time you leave and return to the page. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 32 NOTE: If the StudioStation 100 loses the network connection, the connection to the embedded web pages is also lost. You may receive notice of the connection failure, but there is no specific status indication for disconnection. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 33: Logging In And Logging Out

    Close the browser completely. If you close only a tab within the browser, the logout process does not complete. • Some browsers, such as Google Chrome, include an option to continue running in the background after closing. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 34: Av Controls

    Encoding Presets page. NOTE: The preview video in the AV Controls panel of the StudioStation 100 uses an HTML5 player and is not supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer v.11, Microsoft Edge, or Apple Safari. To see a preview of the current stream you can either: •...
  • Page 35 If secondary recording mode is enabled, the remaining time is listed first for the internal storage drive and then for the selected secondary external USB drive ( , for example). 132:46:27*00:03:44 StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 36: Ad Hoc Recording

    Ad hoc recordings are set at unlimited time, but the user can limit the duration under at a maximum of eight hours. Recording Media Selection Start an ad hoc recording from the panel (see the AV Controls StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages Help File for additional recording information). StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 37 (not Secondary Recording Destination: available or not applicable) as the only option. • If no USB drive is attached to a particular port, the option for that port is not shown. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 38: Device Status

    ) or to control an in-progress recording, see AV Controls AV Controls on page 26. For information on the panels, aside from a basic description of the storage Device Status information table, see the StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages Help File. Figure 17. Device Status Page StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 39: Storage Information

    ), and Schedule Settings Publish Settings Recorded Events opens on the page. These pages display the calendar with past, Recording Calendar present, and scheduled recordings, the publishing destination and configuration of the current recording. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 40: Recording Calendar

    — Shows recording events in a list table format (see figure 22). Recordings List View are listed by title, starting time, course ID, creator, identifier (file name), state, and the like. Entries can be sorted or searched in this view. Figure 22. Calendar List View StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 41: Schedule Settings

    ), which Transfer Schedule Publishing Destination Configuration provide controls to specify the server destination to upload completed recordings to and configure and test protocols and settings to enable publication (uploading). Figure 24. Publish Settings Page StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 42: Configuration

    Set up notices and alarms. Configure basic communication, identity, time, data storage, and recording location • settings. • Upgrade the unit by updating firmware. Save configurations or restore a configuration from a saved file. • StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 43: Configuration Tab Features

    Save configurations or restore a configuration from a saved file • Advanced Features — Provides a way to enable a web browser client option on the unit or to upload new plug-in applications (see Advanced Features on page 56). StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 44: Input/Output Settings

    — Select test patterns and the Universal OSD, as well configure OSD Configuration the Universal OSD. • — Select a color to display (green or black) when High-bandwidth HDCP Notification Digital Content Protection (HDCP) content is detected. Figure 26. Input/Output Settings Panels StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 45: Aspect Ratio

    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. One of the images will be distorted. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 46 HDCP Authorization Select this checkbox to turn the HDCP Authorized on or off ( ). When disabled (Off) the StudioStation 100 does not display content that requires HDCP, and displays a green screen. HDCP Notification At the bottom of the Input/Output Settings page, select the color to present on the output display when HDCP content is detected.
  • Page 47 To select and output a test pattern: Open the page. Input/Output Settings Expand the panel. OSD Configuration Select a pattern from the drop-down list. A preview of the test pattern Test Patterns appears above the drop-down list. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 48 Input/Output Settings Expand the panel at the bottom of the page. OSD Configuration Select from the drop-down list. The fields and Universal OSD Test Patterns drop-down menus in the Universal OSD section become accessible. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 49 Display Text Information 1 Information 2 Information 3 See figure 32 for examples of how the configuration settings (on the left) translate to the universal OSD (on the right). Figure 32. Universal OSD Information Selection StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 50: Edid

    Select the Display "No Source" OSD to indicate no video input checkbox to remove the check mark and disable this OSD. By default, the StudioStation 100 will display a "No Source" OSD when there is not an active video input.

  • Page 51: Image Settings

    To open this page, click the tab at the top of the StudioStation 100 Configuration embedded web pages and then click the tab on the second tier of tabs. Image Settings Figure 36. Configuration Tab, Image Settings Subtab StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 52 Input Presets — Save up to 128 presets or recall one of those presets, each with a combination of signal type, signal sampling, picture controls, and audio gain settings. NOTE: See the StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages Help File for additional information. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 53: Encoder Settings And Metadata

    You cannot change encoding or streaming settings during an active recording. Encoder presets save the following parameters: ENCODER PRESET PARAMETERS Video resolution Audio bitrate Frame rate Profile level Record mode Video bitrate Audio delay Bitrate control Profile type Preset name StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 54 Refresh rate: 50 or 60 Hz. rear panel Output port Streaming Encoding Live stream via the LAN port and network if using a decoder application NOTE: For details about the operation of the encoding controls, see the StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages Help File. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 55 ) that is incorporated into the video and used for other purposes, and select the font ( ) and appearance of text that is used for that text overlay within the video. Figure 39. Metadata Elements Pane StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 56 To change the location of the universal on-screen display (OSD), select a location from drop-down list ( ). This metadata location also affects the Metadata Location location of the universal on-screen display (OSD). NOTE: To select a different font see the StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages Help File. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 57: Users And Roles

    StudioStation 100 Configuration embedded web pages and then click the tab on the second tier of tabs Users and Roles (see figure 42). Figure 42. Configuration Tab, Users and Roles Subtab StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 58: Clearing Passwords

    To remove (clear) a password, click ) corresponding to the administrator or user Clear password and click ) to remove. Save NOTE: When the administrator password is cleared, the user password is also cleared. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 59: Alarms And Traps

    • Disabled Alarm table on the next page lists alarms generated by the StudioStation 100, what they mean, and how they are cleared. NOTE: All active alarms can be manually cleared by an administrator via the web page. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 60 StudioStation uses an automatic disk cleanup feature to make room for new recordings. As needed, the unit automatically deletes previous recordings that have been uploaded to a server, starting with the oldest recordings, until there is enough free space on the disk. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 61: System Settings

    (resolution) as the recording encoder settings. — Set the baud rate and protocol for the rear panel remote control serial port. Serial — Firmware and LinkLicense uploads can be initiated Firmware and License Loader here. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 62 Recording Media Selection Panel Set the (see figure 48, ) to designate where the Destination Recording Priority StudioStation 100 stores recordings when it s configured for single store mode. Select (check) the checkbox ( ) to limit users to the Record Destination Limiter storage drive location selected in step 4 or the Secondary storage drives specified in step 5.
  • Page 63 ) next to the field to select a number from 0 to 8 hours. Down By default the checkbox is not checked and there • Limit Recording Duration is no limit on duration. Enter time in full hours only. Fractions of hours will not be saved. • StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 64: Advanced Features

    Figure 52. Advanced Features Page Control the StudioStation 100 Using an Internal Browser Client You can configure the StudioStation 100 to run a web browser client application for direct control if a standalone computer is not available on site. If enabled, the internal browser provides access to a subset of the configuration panel.

  • Page 65: File Management

    Those logged in at the user level do not have access to the page. Users File Management logged into the StudioStation 100 with administrator privileges can see and make changes. Click the tab, to open this page. File Management Figure 53. File Management Tab StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 66 As needed, the unit automatically deletes old recordings that have already been uploaded to a server, starting with the oldest recordings, until there is enough free space on the SD card. If a recording is locked, it will not be automatically deleted. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 67: Add A Network Share

    Log into or connect to the StudioStation 100. Use the SFTP client software to copy files (recordings, images, and logs) to and from the internal storage folders on the StudioStation 100. Disconnect from the StudioStation 100 (close the SFTP session). StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    — Allows the user to initiate a unit reboot, delete all stored content and System Resets format the internal storage, or perform one of five different types of reset (see System Resets on page 65). StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 69: Status

    ), where you can search for updated firmware for Find new firmware on Extron.com the unit, and the button ( ), which commands the unit to sync its internal clock time Sync and date with the settings from an NTP server. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 70: Logs

    Logs Figure 59. Troubleshooting Tab, Logs Subtab page opens, showing filtering controls and the log list (see figure 60). Logs Figure 60. Troubleshooting, Logs Page NOTE: See the StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages Help File to for further information. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 71: Alarms

    To mute an alarm, so that it does not appear in the alarm list again the next time it is triggered, select the checkbox ( ) for that alarm. Muted NOTE: See the StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages Help File for further information about the page. Alarms StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 72: Diagnostic Tools

    ) on the second tier of tabs. Diagnostic Tools Figure 63. Troubleshooting Tab, Diagnostic Tools Subtab page opens. Diagnostic Tools Figure 64. Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Tools Page NOTE: See the StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages Help File for further information about the page. Diagnostic Tools StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 73: System Resets

    , all IP addresses and Reset IP Networking Settings Factory Reset network settings are reset to factory defaults. You must connect again using the default addresses. NOTE: See the StudioStation 100 Embedded Web Pages Help File for information about the system resets. StudioStation 100 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 74: Studiostation

    Figure 68. StudioStation Page Extron recommends connecting the StudioStation 100 LAN port to the IPL T PC1 LAN port using the included NETXC M-M 6 foot (1.8 meter) RJ-45 network crossover cable to enable the IPL T PC1 to power on and off the connected recording equipment such as the camera, studio light, and microphone, when a USB drive is inserted into the RCP 101 USB port.
  • Page 75 10 minutes of recording time left. NOTES: • The default recording destination on the StudioStation 100 is the USB drive attached to the RCP 101. • The disk space alarm is triggered when the remaining record time is less than 10 minutes.

  • Page 76: Remote Communication And Control

    Remote Communication and Control This section describes Simple Instruction Set (SIS) command programming and control of the StudioStation 100, including: • Connection Options • Host-to-device Communications Command and Response Table • The StudioStation 100 Streaming Media Processor can be configured and controlled using SIS commands or embedded web pages.

  • Page 77: Ethernet (Lan) Port

    Ethernet (LAN) Port The rear panel LAN connector on the device can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. Communication between the device and the control system or PC is via Telnet (a TCP socket using port 23). The Telnet port can be changed, if necessary, via SIS or using the StudioStation 100 user interface.

  • Page 78: Verbose Mode

    A string is one or more characters. StudioStation 100 - Initiated Messages The StudioStation 100 initiates messages under specific conditions. No response is required from the host. The StudioStation 100 initiated message is as follows: © Copyright 2017, Extron Electronics, StudioStation 100, Vn.nn, 60‑1720‑01 Day, DD MMM YYYY HH:MM:SS The StudioStation 100 sends the copyright messages under the following circumstances:...

  • Page 79: Error Responses

    Error Responses When the StudioStation 100 is unable to execute the command, it returns an error response to the host. The error response codes and their descriptions are as follows: – Unrecognized command – Busy – Invalid port number – Privilege violation –...
  • Page 80 Symbol definitions = Test pattern 0 = Off (default) = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) 1 = Colorbars = Pipe character or carriage return | or 2 = Aspect ratio 1.33 (no line feed, hex 0D) 3 = Aspect ratio 1.78 •...
  • Page 81 = Metadata value — 127 alpha‑numerical = Encode profile characters 0 = Base 1 = Main = Record status 2 = High 0 = Stop X3& 1 = Record = Audio output 2 = Pause 1 = HDMI only 3 = Finalizing 2 = Analog only 3 = HDMI and Analog = Audio delay —...
  • Page 82 = Device name (63 characters, max) = Default name: Combination of model Must comply with internet host name name and last three pairs of MAC standards. address (example: StudioStation‑ 100‑111‑07‑8C‑EC X4& = Day, date, and time (Day,•MM•DD•YY‑HH:MM:SS) = SNMP contact name text, up to 64 characters = Time zone acronym (2 to 6 letters) (Default="Not Specified").

  • Page 83: Command And Response Table

    This firmware is time the version the StudioStation 100 reverts to after a reset. mode 1 Example: 1.00.0000‑b2325(1.81LX‑StudioStation 100 ‑Sat, 08 Apr 2017 20:10 UTC) Updated firmware Use this command to find plus Web ver.‑desc‑UL date/ version out which version of firmware...
  • Page 84 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Query MAC address Returns MAC address. Example: 00:05:A6:HH:HH:HH View number of Number of users. connected users View system Returns a percentage of total. processor usage View system Returns a percentage of total.
  • Page 85 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Resets Reboot system Complete system reboot. 1BOOT Boot1 Restart the network 2BOOT Boot2 Reset flash Reset flash memory ZFFF (excludes recording files). System Reset (factory Resets device to default and ZXXX...
  • Page 86 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Port Assignment NOTES: • Duplicate port# assignments are not permitted (for example, the Telnet and web port assignment cannot be the same) and will return the E13 error.
  • Page 87 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) SNMP Unit Contact * X6$] Set unit contact Set the unit contact to SNMP SnmpC Set unit contact to •...
  • Page 88 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) IP Setup Commands X4& ] Set date / time Set the date and time. MM/DD/YY‑ Ipt • HH:MM:SS CT X4& ] View date / time View the date and time.
  • Page 89 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) IP Setup Commands (continued) X6@ ] View current port 0 TC timeout X6@ ] Set global IP port Pti1 timeout X6@ ] View global IP port 1 TC timeout...
  • Page 90 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Input Name E X1) X1)] Set input name Set the name X1)] View input name NOTE: To clear an input name, enter a single space character for X1) . The name resets back to the default setting. Input Video Aspect Ratio Set to fill 1ASPR...
  • Page 91 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Recording Enable and Disable Enable recording X1 RCDR RcdrX1 Disable recording X0 RCDR RcdrX0 X* ] View status X RCDR Metadata Setup X2) ] Set record metadata Set metadata.
  • Page 92 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Streaming Preset Name X3! , X1)] Write name PNAM Set the name for streaming Pnam3* preset View name X1)] PNAM Stream Type X4)] Set stream control Select a streaming method.
  • Page 93 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Flip Horizontal Enable Flip Horizontal Turn on Flip Horizontal. 1*4 ROTA Rota1*4 Disable Flip Horizontal Turn off Flip Horizontal. 1*0 ROTA Rota1*0 X7@] View setting 1ROTA...
  • Page 94 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Total Pixels View total pixels Show total pixels for input. TPIX Tpix Verbose mode 2/3. Total Lines View total lines Show total lines for input. TLIN Tlin Verbose mode 2/3.
  • Page 95 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Horizontal Size E X1# X1#] Specific value HSIZ Hsiz Set horizontal size to X1# ] Increment value Increase the width of the + HSIZ Hsiz window.
  • Page 96 Command and Response Table (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Overscan Mode (applies only to SMPTE [480p - 1080p] input rates) E X3% X3%] Set overscan mode OSCN Oscn X3%] View overscan mode OSCN EDID Minder X3$ ]...
  • Page 97 Command and Response Table (continued) Table 1. EDID Values Resolution Refresh Rate Type Video Format Audio 800 x 600 60 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 720 60 Hz 1280 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 800 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1360 x 768...

  • Page 98: Reference Information

    Reference Information This section provides information about: Mounting the StudioStation 100 • • Supported File Types, Drive Formats, and Browsers DataViewer • • Streaming Method Overview • Estimating Storage Requirements for a Recording Glossary • Mounting the StudioStation 100 The 1U high, half rack width, 9.5 inch deep StudioStation 100 Streaming Media Processor can be: •...

  • Page 99: Supported File Types, Drive Formats, And Browsers

    UL Rack Mounting Guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the StudioStation 100 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.

  • Page 100: Browsers

    Safari version 9 or higher (for macOS operating systems) • NOTE: Safari is the preferred browser for macOS operating systems. The preview video in the AV Controls panel of the StudioStation 100 NOTE: uses an HTML5 player and is not supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer v.11, Microsoft Edge, or Apple Safari.
  • Page 101 × × Ö Ö Õ Õ Extron USB Device Figure 71. Communications Dialog Boxes 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 •...

  • Page 102: What Is An Ip Address

    The main DataViewer dialog box opens and the StudioStation 100 responds with a copyright statement containing the model number, part number, and current firmware version of the connected StudioStation 100, along with the date (see figure 72, Figure 72. Enter Commands and View Responses Use the Commands field to enter SIS commands ( ).

  • Page 103: Private And Public Address Ranges

    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 –...

  • Page 104: Port Number

    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.

  • Page 105: Using The Ping Utility To Test Communications

    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.

  • Page 106: Multicast Ip Addressing For Multiple Studiostation 100 Installations

    Multicast IP Addressing for Multiple StudioStation 100 Installations When multiple StudioStation 100 devices are installed in a system (when the multicast address is used for Push or Pull streaming), the streams are managed by the StudioStation 100 to avoid conflicts. Pull streaming (RTSP) The StudioStation 100 can use one of two multicast streaming IP address assignment methods.

  • Page 107: Streaming Method Overview

    ES/RTP (Native RTP) ES/RTP (Native RTP) The transport protocols are summarized in this section. For information on how to change the StudioStation 100 transport protocol, see the StudioStation 100 Help File. Multicast Streaming Method — An Overview This streaming method is used for live video multicasting with low latency in a "one‑to‑many"...
  • Page 108 StudioStation 100 waits for an individual viewing device to request the stream before broadcasting. 1 to n Device 1 Viewing StudioStation 100 NETWORK device (encoder) StudioStation 100 sends Device 2 Viewing data with a Unicast Pull stream to more than one device specified device. Device 3 Viewing...

  • Page 109: Streaming Playback Methods

    (Pull streaming). Push Streaming Viewers select an active stream from StudioStation 100. Stream Stream Viewing StudioStation 100...

  • Page 110: Streaming Capabilities And System Scalability

    Push Stream and Pull Stream Playback URLs To verify a running stream, use the templates below to place the stream into the VLC Open Network Stream dialog box (see step 5 of Playing a Pull Stream Using VLC Media Player on page 104).
  • Page 111 Unicast 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...

  • Page 112: Playing A Pull Stream Using Vlc Media Player

    Playing a Pull Stream Using VLC Media Player Use the following procedure to play and view a StudioStation 100 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 StudioStation 100 (see Accessing the Web- Based User Interface...
  • Page 113 Using the stream URL that was noted in step 2 on the previous page (rtsp://192.168.13.1/stream1), enter it into the Please enter a network URL: field (see figure 78, rtsp://192.168.13.1/extron1 Figure 78. Enter Stream URL Information and Play Click Play ( ).

  • Page 114: Playing A Push Stream Using Stream Announcement Protocol (Sap)

    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 media player. From the View menu, select Playlist (see figure 79, Figure 79. VLC Playlist From the left menu column, select Local Network (see figure 80, Select Network streams (SAP) ( Figure 80.
  • Page 115 If a folder is shown, open it to view the SAP streams inside (see figure 81, Figure 81. VLC — Select a Stream Either double‑click or single‑click the desired stream to begin playback, 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 seconds before the SAP streams appear.

  • Page 116: Playing A Pull Stream Using Quicktime Media Player

    Playing a Pull Stream Using QuickTime Media Player Use the following procedure to playback and view StudioStation 100 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 StudioStation 100 (see Accessing the Web- Based User Interface...
  • Page 117 In the Enter an Internet URL to open: field, enter the stream URL that was noted step 3 on the previous page ( Enter an Internet URL to open: rtsp://192.168.13.1/stream1 Figure 84. Enter Stream URL Information Click OK ( After a few seconds, the media stream from the StudioStation 100 plays on the QuickTime player.

  • Page 118: Estimating Storage Requirements For A Recording

    Estimating Storage Requirements for a Recording Estimating Storage per Recording Hour You need to know video and audio bit rates configured in your Extron StudioStation 100. 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.

  • Page 119: Upgrading The Sd Card

    Upgrading the SD Card The internal 32 GB SD card in the StudioStation 100 is field changeable. Before upgrading the SD card in the StudioStation 100, read the requirements and recommendations for the SD card and the safety instructions for changing the card. SD Card Requirements •...
  • Page 120 Removing the Cover Locate, remove and replace the SD card, near the front panel control buttons (see figure 86). Front of StudioStation 100 Figure 86. SD Card Location Reinstall the StudioStation 100 cover, securing it in place with the thirteen screws removed in step 4.

  • Page 121: Sd Card Formatting

    SD Card Formatting All data is erased as part of the card initialization, so Extron recommends that any data on the old card be backed up before the new card is installed. Once the new card is installed the user must format the card via the embedded web page: Troubleshooting >...

  • Page 122: Glossary

    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.
  • Page 123 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.
  • Page 124 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 StudioStation 100 is an encoder that converts analog audio and video into digital streams.
  • Page 125 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.
  • Page 126 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.
  • Page 127 Secondary Storage Mode — The StudioStation 100 setting in which recordings are saved to two storage drives rather than one. This is the alternative to single storage mode (see Single Storage Mode below). Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) — Similar to FTP, this protocol adds encryption and requires credentials for file transfers.
  • Page 128 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) —...

  • Page 129: Extron Warranty

    Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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