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Installation and User Guide
AV Bridge CONFERENCE
HD Media Streaming Solution with Audio Inputs and
Outputs for UC Conferencing Applications
Part Numbers:
999-8215-000: AV Bridge CONFERENCE (North America)
999-8215-001: AV Bridge CONFERENCE (International)
Document Number 342-0767 Rev B
February 2020
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- Page 1 Installation and User Guide AV Bridge CONFERENCE HD Media Streaming Solution with Audio Inputs and Outputs for UC Conferencing Applications Part Numbers: 999-8215-000: AV Bridge CONFERENCE (North America) 999-8215-001: AV Bridge CONFERENCE (International) Document Number 342-0767 Rev B February 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Front Panel Features ..............................2 Rear Panel Connectors and Features ........................3 First Time Set-up with the AV Bridge CONFERENCE ....................4 Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge CONFERENCE ................4 Diagram: UC Conferencing Application Example ....................5 Installation Instructions ...............................5 Connector Pin-Outs ..............................6 Compatibility ................................7... - Page 3 Streaming Resolution ............................27 Version ................................. 27 Video Input ................................28 Video Mute ................................29 General Specifications ............................. 30 Operation, Storage, and Care ..........................31 Warranty Information ............................... 31 AV Bridge CONFERENCE Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity ............32 Bridge CONFERENCE...
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Page 4: Overview
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. -
Page 5: Unpacking
Unpacking 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 AV Bridge CONFERENCE HD Audio/Video Encoder • Rack Ears • 18 VDC, 2.75 Amp Switching Power Supply with AC Power Cord(s) •... -
Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors And Features
DIP Switches: Used to reset device to factory defaults. Setting all DIP switches to the off-position will reset the unit to factory defaults on the next power cycle. RS-232: RS-232 communication port on an RJ-45 connector supporting Vaddio’s serial command protocol. Used for interfacing with Crestron/AMX control systems. -
Page 7: First Time Set-Up With The Av Bridge Conference
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. -
Page 8: Diagram: Uc Conferencing Application Example
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. -
Page 9: Connector Pin-Outs
Connector Pin-Outs RS-232 on AV Bridge CONFERENCE Baud Rate: Selectable 9600, 19.2, or 38.4 kbps; default is 38.4 kbps Signal Unused Unused Unused 12345678 Unused Unused RS-232 Format: The RS-232 command format is based communication interface of: Start Bit: 1 •... -
Page 10: Compatibility
Table: Supported IP Streaming Resolutions Format Resolution Frame Rates Aspect Ratio RTSP Streaming & 1080p 15/30 16:9 HLS (HTTP Live 720p 15/25/30 16:9 Streaming) 704 x 576 (4CIF) 15/30 ~4:3 640 x 480 (VGA) 15/30 352 x 288 (CIF) 15/30 ~4:3 AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 11: Video Inputs: Supported Formats And Resolutions
1440 x 900 @ 60Hz 1360 x 76 @ 60Hz • • 1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz • 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz • 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz SD (Standard Definition) Composite Video: 480i/29.97Hz NTSC & 576i/25Hz PAL • AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 12: System Configuration And Programming
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 >... - Page 13 This menu screen displays the IP streaming resolution and quality. Network Settings: The Network settings is a “read only” message representing the current IP addresses defined for the AV Bridge CONFERENCE by the webpages. Properties displayed include: Mac Address: •...
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Page 14: Initial Device Set-Up And Access
Initial Device Set-Up and Access When any Vaddio product is shipped from the factory, there is no admin password and the administrative controls are not available. For units using version 2.2.0 or later firmware, this is also true if you restore factory defaults, which returns the device to a "like new"... -
Page 15: Web Page Screen Shot Tour
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 and password can be changed after the initial login. Screen Shot: A/V Configuration Page Choose video input and video mute pattern, audio input and audio processing desired, and the connectivity speed (Note: the baud rate is defaulted at 38400). -
Page 16: Screen Shot: Streaming
HLS serves the Apple iOS devices and is better for playback due to the amount of buffering the HLS has built-in. The Streaming URL auto-populates; the path can be changed. 6. When finished setting up the streaming parameters, click on Save to put the changes into effect or Cancel to…cancel it. AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 17: Screen Shot: Room Labels
Screen Shot: Network Configuration - DHCP The Networking page is used to configure the AV Bridge CONFERENCE IP addressing. It supports either DHCP or Static IP address along with a Host Name. It also includes MAC address associated with the AV Bridge. All IP addressing is available on the front panel LCD as read only text. -
Page 18: Screen Shot: Network Configuration - Static Ip
The admin account has a password for login security. This is set during initial device configuration, and can be changed at any time by the administrator. The admin account will always require a password entry for login to the administrator pages on the AV Bridge CONFERENCE. AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 19: Screen Shot: System Menu
Screen Shot: System Menu The system menu displays the software versions and allows firmware update, reboot, and restore factory defaults operations. AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 20: Updating Av Bridge Firmware
1. Download the AV Bridge CONFERENCE firmware from the AV Bridge product page on https://www.legrandav.com/ 2. Log in to the AV Bridge CONFERENCE web interface. The IP address can be found on the front panel display. 3. Go to the Systems tab within the web pages. Select Choose File, and select the AV Bridge CONFERENCE firmware you downloaded. -
Page 21: Restoring Factory Defaults
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: 1. -
Page 22: Screen Shot: Help Menu
Screen Shot: Help Menu The Help menu provides general information on the AV Bridge CONFERENCE to assist the administrator in configuration and programming of the device. The Help also includes information on the current firmware release loaded on the device. Click on the support for product related documentation from the Vaddio website. -
Page 23: Screen Shot: Diagnostics
Screen Shot: Diagnostics The diagnostics function within the AV Bridge CONFERENCE is for advanced troublemaking troubleshooting. (Scott says it is OK to admit this.) 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. -
Page 24: Vaddio Serial Command Api
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. The AV Bridge command application protocol interface is intended to allow external device such as AMX and Crestron to control the device. -
Page 25: Audio Input
Set audio mute to off toggle Toggle the audio mute EXAMPLES audio mute get mute: off Returns the current audio mute audio mute on Turns the audio mute on audio mute off Turns the audio mute off AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 26: Audio Volume
If the session is over serial, a new session is started. Help NAME: help - display an overview of the CLI syntax SYNOPSIS: help DESCRIPTION: Display an overview of the command line syntax AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 27: History
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 AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 28: Network Settings
Sets the serial baud rate to 9600 19200 Sets the serial baud rate to 19200 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 AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 29: Streaming Mode
Get the current streaming quality Set video quality to low standard Set video quality to standard high Set video quality to high EXAMPLES streaming quality get quality: Returns the current streaming quality streaming quality standard Sets the streaming quality to standard AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 30: Streaming Resolution
Returns the current streaming resolution streaming resolution 720p Sets the streaming resolution to 720p Version NAME: version - display the system version information SYNOPSIS: version DESCRIPTION: Display an overview of the command line syntax EXAMPLES version Returns the current software version AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 31: Video Input
Sets the video input to be ypbpr EXAMPLES video input get input: hdmi Returns the current video input video input ypbpr Sets the video input to ypbpr video input hdmi Sets the video input to hdmi AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 32: Video Mute
Set video mute to off toggle Toggle the video mute EXAMPLES video mute get mute: off Returns the current video mute video mute on Turns the video mute on video mute off Turns the video mute off AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 33: General Specifications
Connector: 5.5mm OD x 2.5mm ID Coaxial 18VDC, 2.75 Amp Operating Temperature 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 3.14159265359 lbs. (1.425 kg) AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 34: Operation, Storage, And Care
In swimming pools with movie stars • In inclement weather • Dry environments with an excess of static discharge • In outer space or basement laundry tubs • Under severe vibration Warranty Information Find our warranty, service and return policies on https://www.legrandav.com/ AV Bridge CONFERENCE... -
Page 35: Av Bridge Conference Compliance And Ce Declaration Of Conformity
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. - Page 36 Vaddio is a registered trademark of Legrand AV Inc. All other brand names or marks are used for identification purposes and are trademarks of their respective owners. All patents are protected under existing designations. Other patents pending.
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