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Avoip hdmi/vga encoder, decoder & controller
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AVoIP HDMI/VGA
ENCODER, DECODER & CONTROLLER
LBN-MST
LBN-MSR
LBN-MSC
USER MANUAL
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  • Page 1 AVoIP HDMI/VGA ENCODER, DECODER & CONTROLLER LBN-MST LBN-MSR LBN-MSC USER MANUAL BCI reserves the right to make changes to the products described herein without prior notice or consent. No liability is assumed as a result of their use or application.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OPERATION CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS FRONT/REAR PANEL CONNECTOR PIN OUT ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM SETUP SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE PROCEDURE REPLACEMENT POLICY RETURN AND REPAIR SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY APPENDIX A: API SERIAL COMMANDS AVoIP HDMI/VGA Encoder/Decoder User Manual (LBN-MSx)

  • Page 3: Product Description

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The AVoIP HDMI/VGA Encoder(Tx) & Decoder (Rx) with PoE (over Fiber or CAT 5e) provides stunning 4K video distribution at a very cost effective price point. Engineered for simplicity in mind, the AVoIP System is designed to operate exactly like a conventional Matrix Switcher and is configured to work out of box with no IP knowledge required.
  • Page 4 OPERATION CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS 2.1 LBN-MST Front Panel 1. Power LED (top) – This LED illuminates amber when unit is powered ON Link – This LED illuminates solid green when a source is connected. This LED flashes when there is no source connected.

  • Page 5: Operation Control And Functions

    OPERATION CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS 2.3 LBN-MSR Front Panel 1. Power LED (top) – This LED illuminates amber when unit is powered ON. Link – This LED illuminates solid green when connected to an encoder. This LED flashes when it is establishing a connection. It is off when not connected to any encoder. 2.
  • Page 6 OPERATION CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS 2.4 LBN-MSR Rear Panel RJ45 – Gigibit Ethernet port (supports PoE). Connect to a Gigabit Ethernet switch. SFP – SFP cage for SFP fiber module. HDMI Out – Connect to HDMI input on the display. VGA Out – Connect to VGA input on the display. Mic –...
  • Page 7 OPERATION CONTROL AND FUNCTIONS 2.5 LBN-MSC Front and Rear Panel DC power jack – Connect to the included 19VDC power supply. Audio output – reserved. VGA output – reserved. HDMI output – reserved. Ethernet port – connect to Gigibit Ethernet switch using CAT5e cable. SS USB ports –...

  • Page 8: Connector Pin Out Assignment

    CONNECTOR PIN OUT ASSIGNMENT 3.0 CONNECTOR PINOUT ASSIGNMENT 3.1 RS-232 Pinout Decoder Encoder AVoIP HDMI/VGA Encoder/Decoder User Manual (LBN-MSx)

  • Page 9: System Setup

    SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP The following section describes the system setup for a simple 2x2 switcher. System Checklist LBN-MST Encoder (2) LBN-MSR Decoder (2) LBN-MSC Controller (1) 1G Ethernet Switch (1) PC/Laptop (1) HDMI Source (2) Display (2) HDMI cables (4)
  • Page 10 SYSTEM SETUP Accessing Controller Web Server • Connect power supply to the controller. Once power is plugged in, the controller will boot • The controller will power up in hotspot mode. Use the PC/Laptop to connect to the hotspot. The controller hotspot will show up as lbn1g-xxxx-hotspot. The default password is broadata. • Open up a web browser and type in 10.42.0.1 in the address bar.
  • Page 11 SYSTEM SETUP EDID Management After a box is checked to establish a connection, there is an option to copy the EDID from a connected decoder to the encoder by clicking the EDID button in the lower right corner. The EDID button turns green to indicate that the encoder is using the EDID from the selected decoder.
  • Page 12 SYSTEM SETUP This page shows a table of all the encoders in the system. The name of each encoders is show on the left side of the table. Each will have a default name which can be changed. Each also encoder encoder has a unique physical identifier called the MAC Address.
  • Page 13 SYSTEM SETUP Renaming an Encoder In the General Configuration panel, type in a new name in the Encoder Name box. This panel also shows the encoder’s MAC address and IP address. HDCP The Encoder’s HDMI input supports HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2. If you do not want the HDMI input to be HDCP compliant, uncheck the HDCP Compliant box.
  • Page 14 SYSTEM SETUP Decoder The controller’s web interface allows the user to easily manage and configure the decoder in the system. Click the Decoder tab on the top menu bar to bring up the Decoder page. This page shows a table of all the decoders in the system. The name of each decoder is shown on the left side of the table.
  • Page 15 SYSTEM SETUP Decoder Configuration On the right hand column, click on the “List” icon to bring up the Decoder Settings pop up window. AVoIP HDMI/VGA Encoder/Decoder User Manual (LBN-MSx)
  • Page 16 SYSTEM SETUP Renaming a Decoder In the General Configuration panel, type in a new name in the Decoder Name box. This panel also shows the decoder’s MAC address and IP address. HDCP In order to accommodate older displays that only support HDCP 1.4, the decoder supports the conversion of HDCP 2.2 to HDCP 1.4.
  • Page 17 SYSTEM SETUP Scaler The decoder is equipped with a flexible scaler that allows the HDMI output to be scaled to various commonly used resolutions. In the Video Configuration panel, select the Scaler Mode drop down list to select the desired output resolution. The supported resolutions include: Full HD 1080p60, Full HD 1080p50, Ultra HD 2160p30, Ultra HD 2160p25, WXGA (1366x768), WXGA+ (1440x900), WUXGA (1920x1200), SXGA+ (1400x1050).
  • Page 18 SYSTEM SETUP RS-232 Port The RS-232 port supports 2 modes of operation: Pass-through Control External Device When the encoder is connected to a single decoder in Pass-through mode, the serial data from the external device connected to the encoder is directed to the RS-232 port of the associated decoder. When the encoder is connected to multiple decoders in Pass-through mode, the device connected to the decoders initiates the connection to the encoder based on a “first come first served”...
  • Page 19 SYSTEM SETUP Disable Serial over IP: Select this box to disable the serial over IP function. This box should be unselected for normal serial operation. Baud rate: This menu selects the baud rate. The baud rate options are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 3800, 57600, 115200.
  • Page 20 SYSTEM SETUP Advanced Decoder Configuration Audio The decoder analog audio output supports several options that can be selected in Audio Over IP Settings, Output Select drop down list. Auto: The analog audio output follows the HDMI audio. HDMI: The analog audio output follows the HDMI audio. Analog: The analog output audio is determined by the Analog audio input setting on the Encoder.
  • Page 21 SYSTEM SETUP RS-232 Port The RS-232 port supports 3 modes of operation: 1) Pass-through 2) Control External Device 3) Control External Device (auto) When the decoder is connected to a single encoder in Pass-through mode, the serial data from the external device connected to the decoder is directed to the RS-232 port of the associated encoder.
  • Page 22 SYSTEM SETUP Disable Serial over IP: Select this box to disable the serial over IP function. This box should be unselected for normal serial operation. Baud rate: This menu selects the baud rate. The baud rate options are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 3800, 57600, 115200.
  • Page 23 SYSTEM SETUP Virtual hub When a encoder (USB host) is connected to multiple decoders (USB devices), the host can be controlled from multiple decoder units at one time. Each decoder unit can use a USB device without interfering with other decoders. Device Class Filtering By setting up a default policy, one or more device classes can be blocked on a particular Decoder.
  • Page 24 SYSTEM SETUP Keyboard and Mouse KMoIP enables keyboard and mouse emulation, which allows for fast keyboard/mouse switching. The Disable KMoIP box should be unselected for normal USB operation. KMoIP is enabled on USB port 1 and 2 by default. KMoIP can also be enabled on USB port 3 and 4 by selecting the check box next to the port.
  • Page 25 SYSTEM SETUP Export Decoder Configuration The configuration of a Decoder can be exported to a file, which can be used to update one or more Decoders with the same configuration. Click on Export Decoder Configuration and then click Ex- port. A file named decoders_config.csv will be saved to the local Downloads directory. RS-232 Command Line Interface The controller provides an RS-232 command line interface.
  • Page 26 SYSTEM SETUP Network Control Interface To obtain the controller’s IP address, type ipconfig in the command line interface. If the controller is connected to a network via WiFi, make sure that your Laptop/PC is connected to the same network. Accessing the Telnet port: Use a telnet client to connect to the IP address using port 23. Default Username: broadata Default Password: broadata See Section 9.0 Appendix for serial API command list.
  • Page 27 SYSTEM SETUP Updating Encoder/Decoder Device Firmware Click the System tab on the top menu bar and select Device Update from the drop down list. Select the box to the left of a particular Decoder to be updated or select All to select all decoders. The decoder can be updated from the cloud or from a file.
  • Page 28 SYSTEM SETUP Updating Controller Firmware Click the System tab on the top menu bar and select Server Update from the drop down list. The server can be updated from the cloud or from a file just like the decoders and encoders Cloud update will always update the server to the latest firmware stored on the Broadata cloud server.
  • Page 29 SYSTEM SETUP 5.0 LBN-MSx Web Interface Routing Click on the Routing tab on the top menu bar to bring up the Routing page. The Routing page provides a matrix view of Encoders and Decoders in the system. Decoders are shown on the left and Encoders are shown on the top of the matrix. To set up a route, click on the box for the corresponding connection and a check mark will appear.
  • Page 30 SYSTEM SETUP Encoders Encoder Status Click the Encoders tab on the top menu bar to bring up the Encoder page. All available encoders will be listed in the table. The State column indicates the current state of a particular encoder. The encoder states are defined as follows: Attaching: Encoder is ready Service On: Active source is plugged in Unavailable: encoder is disconnected...
  • Page 31 SYSTEM SETUP Encoder Settings In the right hand column, click on the List icon to bring up the Encoder Settings pop up window. AVoIP HDMI/VGA Encoder/Decoder User Manual (LBN-MSx)
  • Page 32 SYSTEM SETUP General Configuration Encoder Name: This box shows the encoder’s name that can be user defined. MAC address: This box shows the Encoder’s MAC address. IP address: This box shows the encoder’s IP address. Video Configuration HDCP Compliant: Select this box to be compliant with HDCP sources. HDCP Mode: This menu configures the HDCP encryption of the video content.
  • Page 33 SYSTEM SETUP Audio Over IP Settings Disable Audio over IP: Select this box to disable the audio over IP function. This box should be unselected for normal audio operation. Analog Input Volume: This slider adjusts the analog audio input volume level from 0 to 80. Input Select: This menu sets the operating mode of the analog audio input.
  • Page 34 SYSTEM SETUP Serial Over IP Settings This panel is used to configure the RS-232 serial port settings. Disable Serial over IP: Select this box to disable the serial over IP function. This box should be unselected for normal serial operation. Baud rate: This menu selects the baud rate.
  • Page 35 SYSTEM SETUP USB Over IP Settings Disable USB over IP: Select this check box to disable the USB over IP function (KMoIP will still be operational if it is not disabled). This box should be unselected for normal USB operation. Keyboard and Mouse Over IP Settings Disable KMoIP: Select this box to disable the Keyboard and Mouse over IP feature.
  • Page 36 SYSTEM SETUP Decoders Decoder Status Click the Decoders tab on the top menu bar to bring up the Decoders page. All available decoders will be listed in the table. The State column indicates the current state of a particular decoder. The decoder states are defined as follows: Idle: Decoder is ready Service On: Decoder is streaming video Unavailable: Decoder is disconnected...
  • Page 37 SYSTEM SETUP Decoder Settings In the right hand column, click on the List icon to bring up the Decoders Settings pop up window. AVoIP HDMI/VGA Encoder/Decoder User Manual (LBN-MSx)
  • Page 38 SYSTEM SETUP General Configuration Decoder Name: This box shows the decoder name that can be user defined. MAC Address: This box shows the decoder’s MAC address. IP Address. This box shows the decoder’s IP address. MAC Address: This box shows the decoder’s MAC address. IP Address.
  • Page 39 SYSTEM SETUP Video Configuration Screen Rotation: This menu allows the display orientation to be rotated 90, 180 or 270 degrees. HDCP Conversion: This menu configures the HDCP encryption of the output video content. HDCP 1.4 always on: the content will be encrypted with HDCP 1.4 HDCP 2.2 always on: the content will be encrypted with HDCP 2.2 None: the content’s HDCP encryption will not be altered.
  • Page 40 SYSTEM SETUP Serial Over IP Settings This panel is used to configure the RS-232 serial port settings. Disable Serial over IP: Select this box to disable the serial over IP function. This box should be unselected for normal serial operation. Baud rate: This menu selects the baud rate.
  • Page 41 SYSTEM SETUP Controls External Device: Select this check box to enable the automatic transmission of serial strings to an external device when video is active. Strings to be transmitted as Hex digits: Select this box to transmit hex strings. Line Terminator: Select line terminator CR, LF or CR+LF. Turn On String 1: First string to be transmitted upon video active.
  • Page 42 SYSTEM SETUP USB Over IP Settings Disable USB over IP: Select this check box to disable the USB over IP function (KMoIP will still be oper- ational if it is not disabled). This box should be unselected for normal USB operation. Default Policy: Export all USB device classes automatically: this option enables all USB device classes.
  • Page 43 SYSTEM SETUP Keyboard and Mouse Over IP Settings Disable KMoIP: Select this box to disable the Keyboard and Mouse over IP feature. KMoIP enables keyboard and mouse emulation, which allows for fast keyboard/mouse switching. This box should be unselected for normal USB operation. KMoIP is enabled on USB port 1 and 2 by default. KMoIP can also be enabled on USB port 3 and 4 by selecting the check box next to the port.
  • Page 44 SYSTEM SETUP In the Hotkeys Routing Settings select the hotkey to be configured. From the menu, select a Encoder to associate with the hotkey. When a hotkey is pressed 3 times in 750 ms, it will trigger a route to that particular Encoder. Export Decoder Configuration The configuration of a Decoder can be exported to a file, which can be used to update one or more Decoders with the same configuration.
  • Page 45 SYSTEM SETUP Manage Users From the System pull down menu, select Manage Users to bring up the Users admin page. The Users page allows an administrator to add authorized users to the system. Click on the Create User button to add a new user. Enter Name, Username and Password for each new user and then click on the Create User button.
  • Page 46 SYSTEM SETUP Encoder/Decoder Update From the System pull down menu, select Device Update to bring up the Device Firmware Upgrade page. Update Decoder/Encoder Firmware Select the box to the left of a particular Decoder to be updated or select All to select all decoders. The decoders can be updated from the cloud or from a file.
  • Page 47 SYSTEM SETUP Server Update From the System pull down menu, select Server Update to bring up the Server Update page. Similar to the encoders and decoders, the server can be updated from the cloud or from a file. Cloud update will always update the server to the latest firmware stored on the Broadata cloud server.
  • Page 48 SYSTEM SETUP Network Settings From the System pull down menu, select Network Settings to bring up the Network Settings page. The network interface (AVoIP) operates in Auto IP mode by default. IP addresses in the range 169.254.x.x are automatically assigned to Encoders, Decoders and the local controller interface.
  • Page 49 SYSTEM SETUP Export devices IP Configuration file The network settings for all devices can be exported to a .csv file. To export the IP configuration, click on the Export button. A file named network_config.csv will be saved to the local Downloads directory. The .csv file can be manually edited using Excel.
  • Page 50 SYSTEM SETUP Video Wall A video wall can be easily setup using the Video Wall setup page. Video Wall Setup Click on the Video Wall tab on the top menu bar to bring up the Video Wall setup page. To create a new video wall, click on New Video Wall.
  • Page 51 SYSTEM SETUP Select the Image Preferences and enter the bezel and gap compensation values. Values are in units of 1 mm and must be integers. Next define the size of the video wall by selecting the number of rows and columns. The video wall layout will reflect the row and column selection. The last step is to assign a Decoder to each position in the layout.
  • Page 52 SYSTEM SETUP Image Preferences: Stretch Type: Select Fit In or Stretch Clockwise Rotate: Select the image rotation of 90, 180 or 270 degrees. Bezel and Gap Compensation Width Ext: Enter the external width of the display in millimeters. Height Ext: Enter the external height of the display in millimeters. Width Active Area: Enter the width of the active area (width inside the bezel) in millimeters.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL VIDEO/AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Standalone 7.75"(W) x 4.25"(D) x 1.1"(H) HDMI HDMI 1.4, up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4 or 4K@60Hz 4:2:0 Embedded Audio: Power Consumption 12 VDC @ 1 Amp (Max.) Stereo or 7.1 Surround Sound Operating Temperature 0 to 40ºC HDMI Female connector Humidity 0 to 90% RH, Non-Condensing...

  • Page 54: Service Procedure

    The LBN-MSx System contains no user serviceable components. If you have a problem with your unit, please contact the Customer Service Department. To facilitate our return/ repair processing please contact Broadata Communications, Inc. to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Please include the following information: •...

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY 6.0 LIMITED WARRANTY Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) warrants, for a period of one year from date of shipment, each product sold shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. BCI will correct, either by repair, or at BCI’s election, by replacement, any said products that in our sole discretion prove to be defective and are returned to the manufacturing location within 30 days after such defect is ascertained.
  • Page 56 API COMMANDS No Command Description 1 help List commands 2 ipconfig Get server IP address 3 route Route receiver to transmitter 4 uart Set transmitter/receiver uart parameters 5 video_scaler Set video scaler mode default Set device to default settings 7 reboot_device Reboot device 8 default_server Set server to factory defaults...
  • Page 57 API COMMANDS No Command Description Forwards commands to device’s serial port until ‘closeport’ is re- openport ceived. Creates a “virtual” bi-directional port audio_level Set audio volume level 25 audio_step Step audio volume up or down audio_mute Mute audio get_audio_level Get audio volume level get_audio_mute Get audio mute state restore_preset...
  • Page 58 API COMMANDS Command Description help List Commands Syntax Description help Lists Commands Command Example Command Response help (Lists commands) ipconfig Syntax Description Display the IP addresses of the MSC ipconfig controller Command Example Command Response 192.168.1.117 (IP address of WiFi inter- face) ipconfig 172.16.2.44 (IP address of USB second-...
  • Page 59 API COMMANDS Command Example Command Response Successfully changed OUT1 configura- uart OUT1 9600 8 none 1 tion (9600-8n1) Note: Default settings is baud rate: 115200 data bits: 8 parity: none stop bits: 1 line terminator: none format: ascii video_scaler Syntax Description video_scaler <output>...
  • Page 60 API COMMANDS Command Example Command Response reboot_device Syntax Description reboot_device <device_name> Reboot device Parameter Description Range <device_name> transmitter or receiver name User defined Command Example Command Response reboot OUT1 Rebooting decoder default_server Syntax Description default_server Set server to factory default settings Command Example Command Response default_server...
  • Page 61 API COMMANDS get_route Syntax Description get_route <device_name> Get input or output route status Parameter Description Range <device_name> transmitter or receiver User defined Command Example Command Response get_route OUT1 get_uart Syntax Description get_uart <device_name> Get UART parameters Parameter Description Range <device_name> transmitter or receiver User defined Command Example...
  • Page 62 API COMMANDS get_video_active Syntax Description Get transmitter or receiver video active sta- get_video_active <device_name> Parameter Description Range <device_name> transmitter or receiver User defined Command Example Command Response OUT1 <state> get_video_active OUT1 <state>: Idle or Active get_video_scaler Syntax Description get_video_scaler <output> Get video scaler mode status Parameter Description...
  • Page 63 API COMMANDS setupwifi Syntax Description setupwifi <SSID> <password> Set WiFi credentials Parameter Description Range <SSID> Network name User defined <password> Wifi password User defined Command Example Command Response setupwifi network-1 1234 None uart_mode Syntax Description Set device UART to pass-through or uart_mode <device_name>...
  • Page 64 API COMMANDS uartstr Syntax Description Injects strings into an endpoint’s RS232 interface uartstr <device_name> <string> *uart_mode must be set to 1 for the device Parameter Description Range <device_name> Transmitter or receiver name User defined ASCII string HEX pairs of HEX digits separated by a <string>...
  • Page 65 API COMMANDS audio_level Syntax Description audio_level <device_name> <level> Parameter Description Range <device_name> Transmitter or receiver name User defined <level> Audio level 0~80 Command Example Command Response audio_level OUT1 70 OUT1 volume set to 70 audio_step Syntax Description audio_step <device_name> <direc- tion>...
  • Page 66 API COMMANDS get_audio_level Syntax Description get_audio_level <device_name> Parameter Description Range <device_name> Transmitter or receiver name User defined Command Example Command Response get_audio_level OUT1 OUT1 audio level is <level> get_audio_mute Syntax Description get_audio_mute <device_name> Get audio volume level Parameter Description Range <device_name>...
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