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  • Page 1 Atlona Manuals AT-OMNI-111 AT-OMNI-112 Networked AV...
  • Page 2 Version Information Version Release Date Notes 04/17 Initial release AT-OMNI-111 / AT-OMNI-112...
  • Page 3 Welcome to Atlona! Thank you for purchasing this Atlona product. We hope you enjoy it and will take a extra few moments to register your new purchase. Registration only takes a few minutes and protects this product against theft or loss. In addition, you will receive notifications of product updates and firmware.
  • Page 4 Atlona requires that products returned are properly packed, preferably in the original carton, for shipping. Cartons not bearing a return authorization or case number will be refused. Atlona, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any products received without advanced authorization. Authorizations can be requested by calling 1-877-536-3976 (US toll free) or 1-408- 962-0515 (US/international) or via Atlona’s website at www.atlona.com.
  • Page 5 Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from any installation, any unauthorized tampering with this product, any repairs attempted by anyone unauthorized by Atlona to make such repairs, or any other cause which does not relate directly to a defect in materials and/or workmanship of this product.
  • Page 6 The information bubble is intended to alert the user to helpful or optional opera- product. tional instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by Atlona. 1. Read these instructions. 12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage 2. Keep these instructions.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Features Package Contents Panel Description AT-OMNI-111 AT-OMNI-112 Installation RS-232 Connection Instructions Connection Diagram Configuration Discovery using AMS Configuring a Static IP Address Manual Setup Checking the Input Input Selection Session Configuration The Virtual Matrix Accessing the Virtual Matrix Layout Physical Interfaces &...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction The Atlona OmniStream™ 111 (AT-OMNI-111) is a networked AV encoder for one HDMI source up to 4K/UHD, plus embedded audio and RS-232 control. The Atlona OmniStream™ 112 (AT-OMNI-112) adds a second channel of encoding for two HDMI sources up to 4K/UHD and RS-232 control and can deliver duplicate AV streams to two networks for full system redundancy in mission-critical applications.

  • Page 9: Panel Description

    Panel Description AT-OMNI-111 HDMI LINK TREAM HDMI LINK Front RX TX TREAM HDMI ETHERNET RS-232 DC 48V RX TX AT-OMNI-111 HDMI ETHERNET RS-232 DC 48V AT-OMNI-111 Rear ETHERNET This LED indicator glows bright green when the Connect an Ethernet cable from this port to the unit is powered.

  • Page 10: At-Omni-112

    Panel Description AT-OMNI-112 Front DISPLAY INPUT HDMI LINK VOLUME AT-OMNI-112 DISPLAY INPUT HDMI LINK VOLUME RX TX AT-OMNI-112 Rear HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Eth 1 Eth 2 RS-232 DC 48V RX TX HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Eth 1 Eth 2 RS-232 DC 48V This LED indicator glows bright green when the...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation RS-232 Both the AT-OMNI-111 and AT-OMNI-112 provide RS-232 over IP, allowing communication between an automation system and an RS-232 device. This step is optional. 1. Use wire strippers to remove a portion of the cable jacket. 2. Remove at least 3/16” (5 mm) from the insulation of the RX, TX, and GND wires. 3.

  • Page 12: Connection Diagram

    Installation Connection Diagram AT-OMNI-111 Control System -2 3 E T H I- 1 E TH IT A D IG D IO D IO V ID R IA R IA C TO RE SE DVD Player 48 V -2 3 I- 1 AT-OMNI-112 Blu Ray Player Laptop...

  • Page 13: Configuration

    By default, OmniStream products are set to DHCP mode, allowing a DHCP server (if present) to assign each encoder/decoder an IP address. Once an IP address has been assigned, the Atlona Management System (AMS) can be used to manage the product on the network. AMS will only be able to discover encoders if they are on the same VLAN.
  • Page 14 Configuration 5. Under the Domain View, locate the IP address for the encoder. Single-channel encoders will be labeled as OMNI-111. Dual-channel encoders will be labeled as OMNI-112. If no OmniStream devices are found, then make sure that both the encoder and the computer that is running AMS are on the same subnet.

  • Page 15: Configuring A Static Ip Address

    Configuration e. Restart the mDNS listener by clicking Start > Add Device > Auto > Start mDNS Discovery. After the mDNS listener is enabled, click the OK button to dismiss the message box. g. The list of OmniStream devices should now be listed under the Domain View pane. Configuring a Static IP Address The following section is only required to set an encoder, currently in Auto IP mode, to a static IP address.
  • Page 16 Configuration 13. Under the Configuration Details tab, locate the Network info 14. Enter the required network information for the encoder in the IP Address, Subnet, and Gateway fields. 15. Click the Save button in the bottom-right corner, to apply the changes. 16.

  • Page 17: Manual Setup

    Configuration Manual Setup The following section is optional and should only be performed if manual configuration of each encoder is desired. AMS automatically configures OmniStream products once they are connected to the network. OmniStream 112 Encoder -2 32 N ET H ER DVD Player Laptop...

  • Page 18: Input Selection

    Configuration Input Selection 1. Select the desired encoder under the Domain View pane, within AMS. 2. Under the Configuration Details tab, click the Encoding tab. 3. Click the Input drop-down list and select the input for the desired source. hdmi_input1 = HDMI IN 1 hdmi_input2 = HDMI IN 2 4.
  • Page 19 Configuration 6. Select the subsampling value from the Subsampling drop-down list. 7. Click the Force YUV check box to use YUV color space. This option is usually required when connecting a DVI source with an HDMI cable. DVI uses RGB color space and will cause the output image to appear “pink”. Dual-channel encoder only: 8.

  • Page 20: Session Configuration

    Configuration Session Configuration Once the inputs have been assigned to the desired source, the next step is to configure each session. A session is primarily a multicast IP address that is assigned to an AV stream. When each stream is configured for bit rates less than 450 Mbps (only recommended for 1080p and lower resolutions), a single Ethernet cable can transport two sessions.
  • Page 21 Configuration If the Video block is not visible, use the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to scroll up or down. Scroll bar Note that the available selections in the Encoder drop-down list are the same names that are assigned to each encoder block, under the Encoding tab: vc2_encoder1 is assigned to hdmi_input1 and vc2_encoder2 is assigned to hdmi_input2.
  • Page 22 Configuration 9. Scroll down to the Audio block and select the audio source from the Source drop-down list. Note that source and port information can be modified based on the application requirements. IMPORTANT: AMS does not allow the same port numbers to be used on both video and audio. Always specify unique ports for both video and audio.
  • Page 23 Configuration 14. If using control, make sure that the check box next to Enabled is checked. To disable control, click the check box to remove the check mark. 15. Enter the destination multicast IP address in the Destination IP Address field. By default, AMS will automatically populate this field.

  • Page 24: The Virtual Matrix

    The Virtual Matrix Accessing the Virtual Matrix 1. Click the Global node, under the Domain View pane, within AMS. 2. Click the Virtual Matrix tab in the top portion of the screen. Virtual Matrix tab Display (sink) Decoder Cross Connection Legend Physical Interface Source...
  • Page 25 The Virtual Matrix The virtual matrix provides a visual diagram of each encoder and decoder that has been detected by AMS. Each physical interface, source input, and display (sink) output, are arranged as follows, within the virtual matrix. For the following, refer to Figure 1. •...

  • Page 26: Physical Interfaces & Cross Connections

    The Virtual Matrix Physical Interfaces & Cross Connections The following example provides a better understanding of how physical interfaces and cross connections work together. Figure 3 shows a very simple setup: two sources are connected to a dual-channel encoder. Both Ethernet cables are connected from the encoder to the Local Area Network (LAN).

  • Page 27: Creating Cross Connections

    The Virtual Matrix Creating Cross Connections The term physical interface, refers to the Ethernet cable that is connected to each encoder/decoder. Once a cross connection is created, decoding process will automatically begin. To stop the decoding process, refer to Removing Cross Connections (page 29) for more information.
  • Page 28 The Virtual Matrix 3. Click the Create button to create the cross connection. 4. The following message box will be displayed. If the operation is successful, the dialog will state that a cross connections has been successfully created. The IP address in the message box is the decoder IP address. Decoder IP address 5.

  • Page 29: Removing Cross Connections

    The Virtual Matrix Removing Cross Connections Deleting a cross connection terminates the connection between two physical interfaces. Once deleted, the currently assigned video/audio stream will no longer be able to pass between the encoder and decoder. 1. Right-click on the desired cross connection. Unless the desired cross connection is known, it will be necessary to right-click on the cross connection to display the available options.

  • Page 30: Scrambling

    The Virtual Matrix Scrambling OmniStream supports 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) scrambling for both audio and video streams. Scrambling can be enabled or disabled through AMS and can be individual applied video, audio, or both, and can be enabled either before or after the decoding process is started. When scrambling is enabled, the scrambling key can be found under the Session tab on the encoder.

  • Page 31: Configuring Redundant Streams

    The Virtual Matrix Configuring Redundant Streams OmniStream decoders have the ability to identify damaged or missing streams and will recover the image almost instantaneously. The decoder can access the same stream from two separate multicast addresses and switch between them, when necessary. 1.

  • Page 32: The Ams Interface

    The AMS Interface System Info tab The System Info tab provides general information about the encoder. The decoder has an identical interface. None of the fields under the System Info tab can be edited. Firmware Version Displays the current version of firmware. Model The model of the unit.
  • Page 33 The Debug button places the encoder in debug mode. WARNING: The Debug button is specifically designed for providing system-level troubleshooting information. Do not use this feature unless directed by an experience field technician or an Atlona Technical Support Engineer. IDENTIFY Click the Identify button to identify the physical unit on a network.

  • Page 34: Input Tab

    The AMS Interface Input tab The Input tab provides signal information for each channel (input). If using the single-channel encoder, only a single (input) channel will be displayed. Name The name used by AMS to identify the HDMI input. Cable Present Indicates whether or not a connection is detected.
  • Page 35 The AMS Interface EDID Description ATL 720P DD 1280x720p60 with Dolby Digital audio ATL 720P 2CH 1280x720p60 with two-channel audio Color Depth The color depth of the input signal. Subsampling The sampling frequency for the input video signal. Color Space The color space of the input signal.
  • Page 36 The AMS Interface Colorspace Click the drop-down list to select the color space of the video signal. Framerate Enter the frame rate of the video in this field. Subsampling Click the drop-down list to select the chroma subsampling value of the video signal. Resolution Width Enter the horizontal resolution of the video signal in this field.

  • Page 37: Encoding Tab

    The AMS Interface Encoding tab The Encoder tab provides the ability to select the input for each encoder channel. If using the single-channel encoder, only a single channel will be displayed. Name The name used by AMS to identify the encoder channel Input Use the drop-down list to select the desired input.

  • Page 38: Serial Config Tab

    The AMS Interface Serial Config tab The Serial Config tab provides serial port configuration when using control signals. Name The name used by AMS to identify the serial port. Baudrate Click this drop-down list to select the desired baud rate. Data Click this drop-down list to select the number of data bits.
  • Page 39 The AMS Interface The Command blocks are used to enter the command string for the desired operation. Interpret on Click this drop-down list to select where the command will be interpreted. Interpret on Description decoder Commands are interpreted at the decoder. encoder Commands are interpreted at the encoder.

  • Page 40: Session Tab

    The AMS Interface Session tab The Session tab provides the ability to configure all session parameters. Up to four sessions are supported on dual- channel encoders. Single-channel encoders are limited to a maximum of two sessions. Name The name used by AMS to identify the session. Interface Click this drop-down list to select the desired interface.
  • Page 41 The AMS Interface Enter the scrambling key in this field. The scrambling key must be ASCII and must contain a minimum of eight characters. Special characters and spaces are not permitted. Encoder (Video) Select the desired encoder stream from this drop-down list. Refer to the Encoding tab for basic configuration of the encoder stream.
  • Page 42 The AMS Interface FEC rows and FEC Columns only applies when FEC is enabled. When enabled, the number of rows and columns will be used for each data packet, causing an FEC packet to be added to each row and column, providing burst error correction.
  • Page 43 The AMS Interface Source Select the auxiliary data stream from the Source drop-down list. Source Description Commands Commands are sent using CEC (over HDMI) serial_port1 Commands are transmitted using Serial Port 1 serial_port2 Commands are transmitted using Serial Port 2 Enabled Click the Enabled check box to enable the auxiliary stream.

  • Page 44: Logo Tab

    The AMS Interface Logo tab The Logo tab provides the ability to upload a custom logo. This logo will be displayed when no video signal is detected. When using dual-channel encoders, separate logos can be uploaded: one for each channel. Upload Logo Click this button to upload the logo file.

  • Page 45: Alarms Tab

    The AMS Interface Alarms tab The Alarms tab provides a list of all alarms and warnings that have been detected. If no alarms or warnings are active, then the page will display No alarms. A list of alarms, warnings, and their descriptions are in the table, below.

  • Page 46: Audio I/F

    The AMS Interface Audio I/F Message Description HDMI1 no audio No audio signal is present HDMI2 no audio No audio signal is present No volume control Displayed when volume is increased while unit is in Mute mode unit is on mute IP Protocol Message Description...

  • Page 47: Network Info Tab

    The AMS Interface Network Info tab The Network Info tab provides the ability to enable or disable DHCP mode for each video channel. When DHCP mode is disabled, the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway must be provided. If using the dual-channel version, then the information on both Channel 1 and Channel 2 are provided.

  • Page 48: Users Tab

    The AMS Interface Users tab The Users tab provides the ability to manage user access rights. Two access levels are available: admin and operator. Creating users requires Administrator access. Username The name of the assigned user. Role Select one of the following options from this drop-down list. User Description Administrator...

  • Page 49: License Tab

    The AMS Interface License tab The License tab is used to install licenses on OmniStream products. For OmniStream v1.0.0, all available licenses are pre-installed on units at the factory. License Key Enter the license number in this field. Install License Click this button to install the license, once the license key has been entered.

  • Page 50: Demo Tab

    The AMS Interface Demo tab The Demo tab is used to demonstrate the benefits of using Forward Error Correction. The IP Packet Drop provides the option to force the encoder to simulate network traffic by dropping random packets on the Ethernet interface, allowing the decoder to use FEC to recover the lost packets.

  • Page 51: Appendix

    Appendix FEC Details Matrix Size, Overhead, and Latency • FEC can only work if a single packets from each row/column are missing. Multiple packets missing from each row/column will cause FEC to fail. • Due to the above, a smaller matrix is more robust, as there is a better chance of errors not occurring in the same row/column.

  • Page 52: Fec, Latency, And Lip Sync

    In order for FEC to work, the matrix must be filled in order to calculate the FEC packets. This introduces some additional latency. Due to high bitrates, this is not noticeable for video, but can be very significant for audio. Therefore, Atlona recommends either leaving FEC disabled for audio or using a very small matrix. •...

  • Page 53: Mounting Instructions

    Appendix Mounting Instructions OmniStream encoders includes two mounting brackets 6. Mount the unit using the oval-shaped holes, on each and four mounting screws, which can be used to attach rack ear. If using a drywall surface, a #6 drywall the unit to any flat surface. screw is recommended.

  • Page 54: Rack Tray For Omnistream

    OmniStream encoders/decoders in a convenient 1U rack tray. The OmniStream rack tray can be purchased directly from Atlona. 1. Position the OmniStream products, as shown in the illustration below.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Video HD/SD 4096x2160@24Hz, 3840x2160@24/25/30Hz (UHD), 1080p@23.98/24/25/29.97/30 /50/59.94/60Hz, 1080i@25/29.97/30Hz, 720p@30/50/59.94/60Hz VESA* 1920x1200, 1680x1050, 1600x1200, 1600x900, 1440x900, 1400x1050, 1366x768, 1360x768, 1280x1024, 1280x800, 1280x768, 1152x768, 1024x768 Color Space YUV, RGB Codec VC-2 Chroma Subsampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 Color Depth 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit Scaling Audio HDMI...
  • Page 56 Appendix RS-232 Baud Rate 2400 to 115200 bp/s Connector Molex, 3-pin x 2 Temperature Fahrenheit Celsius Operating 32 to 122 0 to 50 Storage -4 to 140 -20 to 60 Humidity (RH) 20% to 90% (non-condensing) Power Consumption ~13 W (w/o analog audio), TBD (w/ analog audio) Supply (optional) Input: 85 V ~ 264 V AC 50/60 Hz Output: 48 V DC, 0.83 A...
  • Page 57 • 408.962.0515 • 877.536.3976 © 2017 Atlona Inc. All rights reserved. “Atlona” and the Atlona logo are registered trademarks of Atlona Inc. All other brand names and trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pricing, specifications and availability...

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