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- Page 1 OmniStream R-Type Design Guide For Residential AV Over IP Systems...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview verview ysTem managemenT Thank you for your interest in OmniStream™ R-Type, Atlona’s AV over IP platform designed for residential integration. By selecting he advanTages Of Over sysTems Virtual Matrix OmniStream R-Type, and AV over IP systems in general, you’re entering into a new world of integration flexibility for designing and building ®... -
Page 3: Understanding Ip Networks
Understanding IP networks AV over IP systems operate over a standard data network that includes a network switch plus the CATx cabling throughout the residence. To help ensure consistent and reliable performance, as well as optimal system designs, AV integrators and technicians should have a good understanding of data network principles that include: - General network terminology, such as LANs, VLANs, PoE, and the “Layers”... -
Page 4: Ideo
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Video SET-TO P BOX Set-top Box LINK TREA Encoder Encoders and decoders Let’s begin with a very basic AV over IP system for distributing video from a source to a display. See Figure 1. -
Page 5: Whole-House Video
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Video Blu-ray Player SET-TOP Media Player Set-top Box LINK HDMI TREAM Display Encoder LINK HDMI TREAM LINK Encoder SET-TOP TREAM Decoder Set-top Box LINK HDMI TREAM Encoder LINK HDMI TREAM Encoder Whole-house video AV over IP systems typically comprise several encoders and decoders, interconnected over a network through a network switch. - Page 6 How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Video Blu-ray Player SET-TOP Media Player Set-top Box LINK Display HDMI TREAM Encoder Whole-house video LINK HDMI TREAM LINK Encoder SET-TOP TREAM For whole-house video, decoders are typically situated at each display in a room or more Decoder Set-top Box LINK...
- Page 7 How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Video Blu-ray player Media Player AT-OMNI-512 SET-TOP Dual-Channel Encoder Set-top Box Display LINK HDMI SET-TOP TREAM LINK Set-top Box TREAM AT-OMNI-521 Decoder LINK HDMI TREAM AT-OMNI-512 Dual-Channel Encoder LINK TREAM Whole-house video AT-OMNI-521 Decoder Network Switch...
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Page 8: Video Processing
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Video Blu-ray Player Media Player SET-TOP AT-OMNI-512 Dual-Channel Encoder Set-top Box Display Video processing LINK HDMI SET-TOP TREAM LINK Set-top Box TREAM AT-OMNI-521 Decoder While 4K video continues to grow quickly throughout the consumer electronics and custom LINK HDMI AT-OMNI-512... - Page 9 How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Video Blu-ray Player Media Player SET-TOP AT-OMNI-512 Dual-Channel Encoder Set-top Box LINK HDMI SET-TOP TREAM Set-top Box LINK HDMI AT-OMNI-512 TREAM Dual-Channel Encoder AT-OMNI-521 Decoders Video processing Network Switch In a media room, great room, or other similarly-sized space, it may be desirable to have a large, LINK TREAM prominent display as the focal point of attention.
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Page 10: Hdmi 2.0 And Hdcp 2.2
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Video HDCP 2.2 Encrypted Content No Image Display Blu-ray Player Media Player SET-TOP AT-OMNI-512 HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 Dual-Channel Encoder Set-top Box Display LINK Two vital design considerations for any residential AV system are 4K capability and HDCP 2.2 HDMI SET-TOP TREAM... -
Page 11: Hdr
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Video Blu-ray Player Media Player SET-TOP AT-OMNI-512 Dual-Channel Encoder Set-top Box Display LINK High Dynamic Range (HDR) continues to emerge as the next exciting video format for consumers. HDMI SET-TOP TREAM LINK Set-top Box It’s currently available with streaming media services, some HDR enhanced games, and select Ultra... -
Page 12: Ultra-Fast Switching Mode
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Video Ultra-fast switching mode A special switching and video processing mode is available that greatly speeds up switching time for sources by actively managing EDID and HDCP negotiation between sources and displays. The switching is seamless with transitions approximately 25 ms at 60 fps, and a clean cut from one source to another with no visual artifacts. -
Page 13: Udio
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Audio AV Receiver AT-OMNI-521 Decoder Blu-ray Player Speakers Generic SYSTEMS SPEAKER LINK There are many different ways to integrate audio for OmniStream R-Type systems in a residence, Generic SPEAKER SYSTEMS Media Player TREAM SET-TOP AT-OMNI-512... - Page 14 How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Audio AV Receiver HDMI embedded audio AT-OMNI-521 OmniStream R-Type can also de-embed audio from the sources, and route the audio to destina- Decoder Blu-ray Player tions separate from the video. As an example, this may be desirable in situations in which there Speakers Music Stream...
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Page 15: Distribution Over Whole-House Audio And Home Theater Systems
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Audio IP TO ANALOG AUDIO BRIDGE AV Receiver TREAM AT-OMNI-238 POWER Distribution over whole-house audio and home theater systems 8-Channel Professiona l Amplifer Multi-Zone Amplifier There are two primary ways in which audio sources and OmniStream R-Type can be integrated into a whole-house audio distribution system and a home theater system: AT-OMNI-521 Decoder... - Page 16 How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Audio AUDIO BRIDGE IP TO ANALOG AV Receiver TREAM AT-OMNI-238 POWER l Amplifer Multi-Zone 8-Channel Professiona Amplifier AT-OMNI-521 Decoder LINK HDMI Blu-ray player AT-OMNI-512 TREAM Apple TV Dual-Channel Encoder LINK Speakers Media Player TREAM SET-TOP...
- Page 17 How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Audio AV Receiver POWER Audio 8-Channel l Amplifer Multi-Zone Professiona Matrix Distribution over whole-house audio and home theater systems Amplifier Media Player DISTRIBUTE DOLBY OR DTS BITSTREAM AUDIO OVER THE NETWORK, INSTEAD OF DECODING IN THE SOURCES.
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Page 18: Stereo Audio
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Audio AT-OMNI-232 IP TO ANALOG AUDIO BRIDGE IP BRIDGE DANTE TREAM TREAM AT-OMNI-238 POWER 8-Channel Professiona l Amplifer Multi-Zone Amplifier Stream Gene Music High-R AUDIO esoluti SYSTEMS AV Receiver Music / Audio Source AT-OMNI-521 Decoder Blu-ray player... -
Page 19: Network Considerations
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Network considerations General network requirements The major advantage of AV over IP systems, including OmniStream R-Type is that audio, video, and control signals can be distributed throughout a residence over a standard LAN (local area network). -
Page 20: Atlona Certified Network Switches
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Network considerations Atlona certified network switches To streamline the integration process for data networks, Atlona has tested and certified several popular network switches for performance and reliability with OmniStream R-Type systems. In addition, Atlona has created downloadable configuration files for these switches, which will greatly speed up installation by avoiding the need to make a series of manual settings to the switch. - Page 21 How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Network considerations Unicast and multicast network streaming MULTICAST – an encoder streams AV content to multiple decoders. See Figure 16. Each decoder is subscribed to a multicast group with the encoder. Decoders not in the group will not receive the AV stream. A multicast can also include multiple encoders and decoders.
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Page 22: Vlans
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Network considerations VLANs Game Console A challenge with sending AV traffic over a LAN (local area network) is that the bandwidth devoted to video can be very Game Conso Game Console substantial. -
Page 23: System Management
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals System management The Atlona Management System (AMS) is a network-based configuration and management resource for OmniStream R-Type system setup and configuration. AMS enables centralized, web-based configuration, monitoring, and servicing of many Atlona products including OmniStream R-Type. -
Page 24: Virtual Matrix
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals System management Virtual Matrix AMS features a Virtual Matrix GUI that visually maps encoders and decoders in a grid format. This is very similar to a GUI for setting matrix switcher cross-connections. By clicking and selecting icons, you can select an OmniStream 512 encoder and one or more OmniStream 521 decoders to stream video, audio, and control, together or separately to specific destinations. -
Page 25: Ontrol
How AV over IP systems work – the fundamentals Control AV Receiver Third-party control systems CONTROL SYSTEM ® ® ® Drivers are available for popular home control and automation systems from Crestron , Savant , Control4 , and others, as well as the Atlona Velocity™... -
Page 26: Av Over Ip System Design Scenarios
AV over IP system design scenarios Control System Whole-house video Soundbar AT-AMS-HW Atlona Management Apple TV Control System Automation Overview System Apple TV AT-AMS-HW A new residence construction is being planned with the desire to deliver video to 12 displays throughout the home. The homeowner is looking Display SET-TOP AT-OMNI-512... -
Page 27: Whole-House Video And Audio
AV over IP system design scenarios AUDIO BRIDGE IP TO ANALOG Apple TV TREAM AT-OMNI-238 Whole-house video and audio POWER Apple TV 8-Channel Professiona l Amplifer Multi-Zone Amplifier Music Server Overview AT-AMS-HW Atlona Management System AT-OMNI-512 Dual-Channel Encoder Stream Gene SYSTEMS Music AT-AMS-HW... -
Page 28: Whole-House Video And Audio Plus Home Theater
AV over IP system design scenarios Set-Top Box k Video Recorde Gene SYSTEMS Networ Whole-house video and audio plus home theater NVR-01 VIDEO SET-TOP Set-Top Box SET-TOP Multi-Zone Overview Amplifier x 2 POWER SET-TOP 8-Channel Amplifer Professional Set-Top Box LINK HDMI AT-AMS-HW TREAM... -
Page 29: Av Over Ip Recommended Best Practices
AV over IP recommended best practices Resources and to learn more Atlona offers a comprehensive series of resources to help guide you in your efforts to deliver high performance, networked The following are several recommendations to help ensure design and integration of OmniStream R-Type systems that meet yours and your AV distribution systems to your customers. - Page 30 Atlona OmniStream Uncompromised AV over IP performance and reliability Single-Channel Dual-Channel Single-Channel Dual-Channel Networked AV Encoder Networked AV Encoder Networked AV Decoder Networked AV Decoder The next-generation AV distribution platform for integrators to design and build flexible, scalable, and cost-effective AV systems – with best-in-class AV over IP performance and reliability over Gigabit Ethernet.
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Page 31: Visit Atlona.com For More Complete Product
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