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- Page 1 Installation and User Guide AV B RIDGE USB/IP Streaming Appliance Part Numbers: 999-8210-000: AV Bridge (North America) 999-8210-001: AV Bridge (International) Document Number 342-0518 Rev E February 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Anatomy of the AV Bridge ............................2 Front Panel Features ..............................2 Rear Panel Features ...............................3 First-Time Set-up with the AV Bridge: ........................4 Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge .....................4 Diagram: A small Lecture Capture System ......................4 Installation Instructions ...............................5 Connector Pin Outs ..............................6 Compatibility ................................7... - Page 3 Video Input ................................29 Video Mute ................................30 General Specifications ............................. 31 Operation, Storage, and Care ..........................32 Warranty Information ............................... 32 AV Bridge Compliance and CE Declaration of Conformity..................33 AV Bridge USB and IP Streaming Device Page iii...
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Page 4: Overview
RTSP and HLS (Apple’s variant on HTTP streaming) and encodes H.264 video with AAC Audio. The Ethernet port also provides access to internal web pages for control, set-up and updating the AV Bridge. Use the AV Bridge in lecture/capture recording applications to “bridge” video and audio signals into a PC for recording, storage, editing, rebroadcasting meetings or worship services and retrofit existing meeting 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: For P/N 999-8510-000 AV Bridge (North America) • AV Bridge HD Audio/Video Encoder • Rack Ears • 18 VDC, 2.75 Amp Switching Power Supply with AC Power Cord for North America •... -
Page 6: Rear Panel Features
USB Port: USB Type B connector for interface to the Host PC. Emulates a Webcam and an audio record device. Network: 10/100 Ethernet with embedded web server for configuration and management of the AV bridge. This port will stream H.264 and AAC audio. -
Page 7: First-Time Set-Up With The Av Bridge
Unified Communications (UC), lecture/capture, or recording software. The audio and video can work together as inputs to the AV Bridge, or can be used separately depending on the requirements of the installation. Diagram: The simple way to look at AV Bridge The AV Bridge “bridges”... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
In this case a ProductionVIEW HD with HD-22 Cameras is connected to the HD-YPbPr input. Step 3: Connect the Audio Content Source(s) to the AV Bridge. In this case, a mixer and really good mics are connected using the balanced audio inputs. -
Page 9: Connector Pin Outs
The DE-15 video port will accept either RGBHV or YPbPr video formats. RGBHV YPbPr Green Blue N/C - Red GND Pr GND Green GND Y GND Blue GND Pb GND No Pin H-Sync V-Sync AV Bridge USB and IP Streaming Device Page 6... -
Page 10: Compatibility
AV Bridge is compatible with most soft conferencing applications, lecture capture applications, and media players. The table below lists resolutions and frame rates available internally; the host computer and the AV Bridge auto- negotiate these within the application, which may optimize for high quality or low bandwidth. An option for setting video color space as 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 is available in the web interface. -
Page 11: Video Inputs - Supported Formats And Resolutions
1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz • 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz • 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz SD (Standard Definition – NTSC or PAL) Composite Video 480i/29.97Hz NTSC • 576i/25Hz PAL • AV Bridge USB and IP Streaming Device Page 8... -
Page 12: System Configuration And Programming
System Configuration and Programming The front panel menu system allows some basic configuration of the AV Bridge and serves to display the important system parameters and settings. The menu tree is depicted below: > Start Page: Initializing and Audio Ladder Appear >... - Page 13 Network Settings: The Network settings is a “read only” message representing the current IP addresses defined for the AV Bridge by the webpages. Properties displayed include: Mac Address: • • IP Address: • Subnet Mask: IP Gateway: • • Net Type: DHCP Hotkey Buttons and Indicators: A number of common user controls have been included on the front panel for quick access by the user during a streaming session.
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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 Pages Tour
This chapter covers the functions available on each page of the web interface. Screen Shot: Login The AV Bridge web interface is an administrative management tool and requires authentication for access. You will encounter the login page when you access the web interface after the initial device set-up has been done. -
Page 16: Screen Shot: Av Configuration
Screen Shot: AV Configuration When the audio and video is muted the A/V Configuration page, the control icons will turn red, click on the buttons to unmute the audio or video. AV Bridge USB and IP Streaming Device Page 13... -
Page 17: Screen Shot: Streaming
4. IP STREAMING SETTINGS: Adjust IP Streaming performance. AV Bridge is set up for a variable bit rate; you can select the resolution and the quality, such as High Quality (Best), Standard Quality (Better) and Low Bandwidth (Good). -
Page 18: Screen Shot: Room Labels
Screen Shot: Network Configuration – DHCP The Networking page is used to configure the AV Bridge 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 19: 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. AV Bridge USB and IP Streaming Device Page 16... -
Page 20: 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 USB and IP Streaming Device Page 17... -
Page 21: Updating Av Bridge Firmware
2. DO NOT UNZIP FILE. 3. Log in to the AV Bridge web interface. The IP address can be found on the front panel LCD of the AV Bridge. 4. Go to the Systems tab within the web pages. Select Choose File, and select the AV Bridge firmware you downloaded. -
Page 22: Restoring Factory Defaults
2. Press Reset on the front panel of the AV Bridge. Device will reboot to factory settings. 3. Put all DIP switches back up and set up the AV Bridge once again. You will need to do the initial device set- up again. -
Page 23: Screen Shot: Help Menu
Screen Shot: Help Menu The Help menu provides general information on the AV Bridge and is intended to assist you in configuration and programming of the device. The Help also includes information on the current firmware release loaded on the device. -
Page 24: Screen Shot: Diagnostics
Screen Shot: Diagnostics The diagnostics function within the AV Bridge is intended 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. You can clear the log or download it to your computer. -
Page 25: 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 26: Audio Input
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 USB and IP Streaming Device Page 23... -
Page 27: 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 USB and IP Streaming Device Page 24... -
Page 28: 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 USB and IP Streaming Device Page 25... -
Page 29: Network Settings
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 USB and IP Streaming Device Page 26... -
Page 30: Streaming Mode
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 USB and IP Streaming Device Page 27... -
Page 31: Streaming Resolution
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 USB and IP Streaming Device Page 28... -
Page 32: 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 USB and IP Streaming Device Page 29... -
Page 33: Video Mute
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 USB and IP Streaming Device Page 30... -
Page 34: General Specifications
18VDC, 2.75 Amp Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Power Consumption Maximum: 36 Watts Dimensions (WxHxD) 18.93” W x 1.72” H x 7.0” D Weight 3.14159321 lbs. (1.425 kg) AV Bridge USB and IP Streaming Device Page 31... -
Page 35: Operation, Storage, And Care
Dry environments with an excess of static discharge • In rain forests or basement laundry tubs. • Under severe vibration • Warranty Information Find our warranty, service and return policies on https://www.legrandav.com/ AV Bridge USB and IP Streaming Device Page 32... -
Page 36: Av Bridge 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 37 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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