Image: Rear Panel Connector and Features ....................6 First Time Set-up with the AV Bridge CONFERENCE ....................6 Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge CONFERENCE ..............7 Diagram: UC Conferencing Application Example ..................... 7 Step-by-Step Installation Instructions ........................8 Compatibility ................................
The Ethernet port also provides access to internal web pages for control, setup, and updating the software. Use the AV Bridge CONFERENCE in UC conferencing applications to “bridge” video and audio signals into a PC or retrofit existing conference rooms by simply plugging a USB cable into a Host PC or connecting to an IP network.
Carefully remove the device and all of the parts from the packaging. Unpack and identify the following parts: Image AV Bridge CONFERENCE shown with provided Rack Ears Attached For P/N 999-8515-000 AV Bridge CONFERENCE System (North America) One (1) 998-8515-000 AV Bridge CONFERENCE HD Audio/Video Encoder One (1) Pair of Rack Ears One (1) 18 VDC, 2.75 Amp Switching Power Supply with AC Power Cord for North America...
Unified Communications (UC) software within group meeting spaces. An important feature of the AV Bridge CONFERENCE is the 2-way analog audio I/O that sends the near-end room audio to the far-end and returns the far-end audio to the local room’s pro mixer with AEC. The AV Bridge CONFERENCE is the ideal choice for existing rooms as well as new designs.
Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge CONFERENCE The AV Bridge CONFERENCE “bridges” the A/V signals into the PC for applications like UC conferencing, lecture capture, recording, storage for later playback, editing, distribution and other programs that can manipulate the A/V content.
CONFERENCE with the provided USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Type-B Male cable. Step 5: For IP configuration and control, connect the AV Bridge CONFERENCE to the LAN, which will allow set- up, configuration and control of the AV Bridge CONFERENCE via the internal web pages in from any of the approved browsers.
The USB 2.0 UVC (Universal Video Class) video driver resolution table is an internal list of resolutions available for the Host PC and the AV Bridge CONFERENCE to negotiate and use for any specific application. Typically, the highest resolution possible between both the PC and AV Bridge CONFERENCE is used. However, not all OS and application combinations are typical.
System Configuration and Programming Front Panel Menu System The front panel menus allow some basic configuration of the AV Bridge CONFERENCE and serves to display the important system parameters and settings. The menu tree is listed below: > Start Page: Initializing and Audio Ladder Appear >...
A visual indication of current audio input source being sent to the Host PC. The selected source is indicated with a blue LED. Web Page Screen Shot Tour: Screen Shot: Login The AV Bridge CONFERENCE web server is an administrator’s management tool and requires authentication for access. The user account name is: admin ...
In each section, after a change is made click on Save if the intent is to keep any parameter change. ➲ NOTE: The default baud rate is 38.4 kbps Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 12 of 32...
The USB STREAMING MODE is set for either USB 2.0 streaming (MJPEG/PCM) or IP streaming (H.264/AAC) however, the AV Bridge CONFERENCE cannot stream both at the same time. It can stream USB and accept IP control, or it can IP stream with IP control.
Screen Shot: Network Configuration - DHCP The Networking page is for configuring the AV Bridge CONFERENCE IP address. It supports either DHCP or Static IP address along with a Host Name. It also includes MAC address associated with the AV Bridge CONFERENCE. All IP information is available on the front panel LCD as read only text.
The admin account has a password for login security. The admin account will always require a password entry for login to the administrator pages on the AV Bridge CONFERENCE. It ships with a factory default password of: ‘password’, but can be modified after initial login.
AV Bridge CONFERENCE Screen Shot: Diagnostics The diagnostics function within the AV Bridge CONFERENCE is for advanced troubleshooting. It includes logging capabilities of key events and error reporting during normal operations. The internal logging function is setup as a revolving FIFO with estimated internal storage capabilities for up to one week. The administrator has the ability to clear the log or download the log to a local PC.
Update while in process. If an update is unintentionally interrupted, then there is a high probability that a return to factory defaults will be required and all information in each menu will be lost. See next page for Restoring Factory Defaults. Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 17 of 32...
Restoring Factory Defaults The AV Bridge CONFERENCE can be restored to factory defaults with the dip switches on the rear of the device. It can also be restored remotely with the internal web pages. The process for defaulting AV Bridge CONFERENCE to factory settings with the dip switches is as follows: ...
Vaddio Customer Service: Vaddio will test, repair, or replace the product or products without charge if the unit is under warranty. If the product is out of warranty, Vaddio will test then repair the product or products. The cost of parts and labor charge will be estimated by a technician and confirmed by the customer prior to repair.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vaddio can affect emission compliance and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Power Consumption Less than 50 Watts Dimensions (WxHxD) 18.93” W x 1.72” H x 7.0” D Weight 3.14159321 lbs. (1.425 kg) Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 21 of 32...
The DE-15 video port will accept either RGBHV or YPbPr video formats. Pin# RGBHV YPbPr Green Blue N/C - Red GND Pr GND Green GND Y GND Blue GND Pb GND No Pin H-Sync V-Sync Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 22 of 32...
AV Bridge CONFERENCE Appendix 2: Vaddio Serial Command API The Vaddio Serial Command protocol is a high level text based command line interface supported on the RS-232 port or via Telnet session on the AV Bridge CONFERENCE. Format: The AV Bridge CONFERENCE command application protocol interface is intended to allow external controllers such as AMX or Crestron to control the device.
Returns the current audio mute ---- audio mute on Turns the audio mute on ---- audio mute off Turns the audio mute off Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 24 of 32...
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Ends the current API command session. If the session is over telnet, the session is ended and the socket is closed. If the session is over serial, a new session is started. Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 25 of 32...
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Attempt to send 5 ICMP ECHO_REQUESTs with data size 56 to the host at 192.168.1.1 network ping count 10 size 100 192.168.1.1 Attempt to send 10 ICMP ECHO_REQUESTs with data size of 100 to the host at 192.168.1.1 Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 26 of 32...
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38400 Sets the serial baud rate to 38400 EXAMPLES serial get Gets the current serial baud rate serial 38400 Sets the external serial baud rate to 38400 Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 27 of 32...
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Set video resolution to cif EXAMPLES streaming resolution get resolution: 720p Returns the current streaming resolution ---- streaming resolution 720p Sets the streaming resolution to 720p Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 28 of 32...
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Returns the current video input ---- video input ypbpr Sets the video input to ypbpr ---- video input hdmi Sets the video input to hdmi Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 29 of 32...
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Get/set the current video mute EXAMPLES video input hdmi Sets the video input to hdmi ---- video mute get mute: off Returns the current video mute Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 30 of 32...
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