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Extron electronics SMD 101 User Manual

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Streaming AV Products
SMD 101
H.264 Streaming Media Decoder
(FW version 2.05.0000)
68-2231-01 Rev. D
03 21

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  • Page 1 User Guide Streaming AV Products SMD 101 H.264 Streaming Media Decoder (FW version 2.05.0000) 68-2231-01 Rev. D 03 21...
  • Page 3 Copyright www.extron.com © 2017-2021 Extron. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks ( ® ), registered service marks ( ), and trademarks ( ) are the property of RGB Systems, Inc. or Extron (see the current list of trademarks on the Terms of Use page at www.extron.com):...
  • Page 4 FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 5 Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION : • Risk of property damage. • Risque de dommages matériels. NOTE: A note draws attention to important information. TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Web Browser Requirements ......15 Logs Page ............ 93 Accessing the Embedded Web Pages ....16 Alarm History Page ........95 Overview of the SMD 101 Diagnostics Page .......... 97 Embedded Web Pages ........16 Tabs ............. 17 Advanced Player Configuration ....
  • Page 7 Remote Communication and Control ..111 Connection Options ........111 RS-232 Port ..........111 Front Panel Configuration Port ....112 LAN (Ethernet) Port......... 113 Host and Device Communications ....115 SMD 101-initiated Messages ...... 115 Copyright Information ......... 115 Password Information ......... 115 Error Responses .........

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Unless otherwise noted, web pages and pages refer to the embedded web-based • configuration software of the SMD 101. About the SMD 101 The SMD 101 is a compact, high performance H.264 decoder used in applications that require live AV streaming or file playback from files located on shared network storage devices.
  • Page 9 SME 100 SI 26 D IO Surface-mount Streaming Audio Speakers Encoder HDMI/RGB - - A Extron A 10 SMD 101 Sound System Streaming IT ER LI M SI GN Media Decoder Extron XPA 1002 Stereo Power Ampli er HD Display HDMI/RGB/Analog Figure 1.

  • Page 10: Video Output

    The optional handheld IR remote control allows channel preset recall and channel navigation. The SMD 101 automatically detects transport and stream formats and decodes the content for presentation to the display. A channel list can be defined that allows simple selection of individual streams. The user can import or export source selection data including URLs and associated data from the channel list.
  • Page 11 CEC control Starting with firmware version 2.05, the SMD has the option to control the power state and input selection of a display connected to the HDMI output. The extent of the control is Automatic Limited Functionality. CEC control can be enabled or disabled via SIS command (see Output CEC Mode on page 133).

  • Page 12: Output Resolution And Edid Support Table

    Output Resolution and EDID Support Table Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 Hz 60 Hz 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1366x768 1600x1200 1920x1200 480p 576p 1280x800 720p (default) 1080i 1080p NOTES: • Numbers indicate the EDID preset resolution. •...

  • Page 13: Suggested Pc Requirements

    ® • 10.6 or higher ® ® ® To view the SMD 101 embedded web pages, use one of the supported web browsers (and versions) listed below in order of preference. • Web Browsers • Google Chrome™ (version 37 or higher) ®...

  • Page 14: Features

    • Control from IR remote, wired IR, RS-232, Ethernet, or embedded Web interface — Select from a range of control options to manage the SMD 101 for stand-alone operation or as part of an AV system. Compatible with the full range of SME 100 and SMP 300 series streaming •...
  • Page 15 Playback controls including progress bar — On-screen playback controls present a • visual indication of Time and Pause status, allowing for efficient control of content. Compatible with many third party H.264 encoders — Decode 720p/60 and • 1080p/60 streaming video from an Extron SME 100 and SMP 300 series or other compatible H.264 encoders.

  • Page 16: Panels And Cabling

    The front panel of the SMD 101 is shown in figure 2 below. A A A B B B C C C D D D E E E CONFIG SMD 101 IR receiver window Power LED Playback status indicator Config port Network status indicator Figure 2.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel Features

    IR Receiver Window— Allows remote operation using an optional compatible IR hand control. Config port — Connect a control PC or other USB device to this port using a Mini-B USB cable (not supplied). Use this port to send Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands to the SMD 101 for device configuration and control.
  • Page 18 ATTENTION: Risk of property damage: ATTENTION : Risque de dommages matériels : • Always use a power supply provided by or specified by Extron. • Utilisez toujours une source d’alimentation fournie ou recommandée par Extron. • If not provided with a power supply, this product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed power source marked “Class 2”...
  • Page 19 Audio Output Captive Screw Connector Wiring IR IN — Connect a remote IR receiver to this 3-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector to extend the range of the hand control. From SMD 101 IR Receiver IR IN Figure 6. IR In Wiring RS-232 connector (optional) —...

  • Page 20: Smd 101 Rear Panel Reset

    Mode 1 RESET RESET Press and hold the Apply power Release Reset button. Reset button. to the SMD 101. Release, then immediately Modes 3 Reset LED flashes once. press and release again. Reset LED flashes, then goes off. RESET RESET...

  • Page 21: Smd 101 Power Up Procedure

    SMD 101 Power Up Procedure NOTE: Before powering on the SMD 101, ensure that all necessary devices are connected properly. Devices do not need to be powered. Connect the external power supply to a 100 to 240 VAC supply (see Rear Panel Features on page 10).

  • Page 22: Web-Based User Interface

    100% zoom. The appearance of individual pages can differ from those in this user guide for other zoom ratios. Web Browser Requirements To access the SMD 101 embedded web pages, use one of the supported web browsers (and versions) listed below in order of preference. •...

  • Page 23: Accessing The Embedded Web Pages

    To open the SMD 101 embedded web pages: Open a web browser. Enter the IP address of the SMD 101 (if the IP address has not been changed, the default IP address is 192.168.254.254) into the browser address bar (see figure 10).

  • Page 24: Tabs

    Tabs The web pages are organized by functions grouped within five tabs at the top of the screen (see figure 11). Figure 11. Web-based User Interface, Upper Section Player — The pages within this tab contain the basic operating controls for managing media streams such as basic media player controls (to play, pause, stop, loop, or navigate through a list of media streams), lists of selectable streaming media sources and files, customizable lists of channels and favorite sources, and a playlist editor.

  • Page 25: Panels And Screen Sections

    Panels and Screen Sections Each SMD 101 web page contains at least one panel and a main window with sections that group the controls and information for each page. The panels (see figure 13, ), include controls and a variety of items that can be adjusted or configured, and can also include controls and display information.

  • Page 26: Web Page Idle (Timeout)

    (active or idle) the web pages are in. Click Resume to reconnect the web page to the live feed from the SMD 101. In a moment, the browser refreshes the view, and the status updates and video confidence display resume.
  • Page 27 Click Cancel to remain logged in. The embedded web pages continue to function as they did before you clicked Logout. NOTE: If you clicked OK, the SMD 101 controls are replaced by a message confirming that you have logged out and asking you to close the browser. Close the browser completely.
  • Page 28 Cancel to prevent the duplicate fields. Enter the appropriate user or administrator login name and corresponding password into the fields. Click Log In or OK as required. The SMD 101 embedded web page opens. SMD 101 • Web-based User Interface...

  • Page 29: Player Page Overview

    The panes on the Player page allow you to monitor and control all the playback features of the SMD 101. They include basic media player controls (to play, pause, stop, loop, or navigate through a list of media streams), lists of selectable streaming media sources and files, customizable lists of channels and favorite sources, and a playlist editor.

  • Page 30: Player Controls Features

    Lists (see figure on page 22) — Features the following tabs: • • Channels — Where an administrator can save the URI for any source (streams, clips, images, or playlists) as a channel preset for quick access using SIS commands or an optional IR remote control •...
  • Page 31 The Player Controls panel includes the following features: Video Confidence Display — The display shows a series of full color snapshots corresponding to the real-time output, updated every 2 seconds. To save bandwidth and make the embedded web pages faster to refresh or for privacy reasons, this live view can be disabled and a default still image can be displayed here in place of the output stream.
  • Page 32 Status indicator and Player Controls — Player control buttons function the way DVD player controls do. Text above the controls (see figure 24, ) indicates the current decode state (stopped, paused, or playing). Figure 24. Player Controls The controls are: Seek Backward 10 seconds from the current clip position.
  • Page 33 Audio and Video Mute Figure 25. Video Mute, Audio Mute, AV Mute and Load Play Mute buttons — Click the desired button to mute video only (see figure 25, ), audio only ( ), or both audio and video ( ).
  • Page 34 • The output format (resolution, frame rate, and audio signal format) for which the SMD 101 is configured is displayed below the source format. Source format Displays the format (DVI or HDMI), resolution, frame rate, and audio codec of the current clip or stream.

  • Page 35: Player Page Layout

    The conditions are defined as: Good Reduced Poor None • Good (green)— Network conditions allow full image and sound quality. Reduced (amber)— Image and sound quality is acceptable. • • Poor (red)— Network conditions such as packet loss, jitter, or delay are likely to cause intermittent and noticeable degradation of image or sound quality.

  • Page 36: Browser

    Browser By default, the player page opens with the Streams tab selected (see figure 28, left). Collapse the panel to create additional room for the lists or playlist editor panels. Tabs divide available source content into Streams ( ) and Files ( ), each with its own set of filtering controls.
  • Page 37 Controls within the Streams tab allow the user to expand, collapse, or refresh the entire stream source list. In addition, individual folders can be expanded or collapsed by clicking the corresponding folder icon. • The + and - buttons to the left of each folder control the expansion or collapse of individual folders or groups of folders within the list.
  • Page 38 To load a stream: Click the Player tab in the upper left of the SMD 101 embedded web page (see figure on page 30). Click the Streams tab ( ) in the browser panel. Click the + button adjacent to one or more folders (...

  • Page 39: Browser Panel - Files

    figure 30 Browser Panel - Files ) in the Browser panel opens a list of available clips and The Files tab (see figure 30, playlists in the file system including internal storage (up to 175 MB for user content), and shared network folders (when mounted).
  • Page 40 Separate controls fully expand (see figure on the previous page), fully collapse ( or refresh ( ) the list. In addition, click the corresponding individual folder icons to expand ) or collapse ( ) the folders. In a current session, the folder view is retained after the user collapses the browser, changes tabs within the browser, and changes the page (for example, from Player to Configuration).
  • Page 41 Create a New Folder If storage space is available on the SMD 101 (see the Device Information Page page 88), you can create a folder in the user memory where you can store files (clips, playlists, audio files, and the like).
  • Page 42 Filter The drop-down filter limits the files list to any combination of the following file types: • Clips — compatible video files. Playlists — compatible playlist files created • by the user. Images — compatible image files. • • Audio Only — compatible audio files. NOTE: The quantity, size, and contents of shared folders on the network are initially unknown.
  • Page 43 The vers= option allows the user to specify the required SMB version. The available options are 1.0, 2.0, 2.1 or 3.0. Example: vers=3.0 Version 1.0 is no longer considered secure. Version 3.0 is only supported on Windows 10 systems, not Windows 7. Extron recommends the option echo_interval=10 to improve performance under certain transient conditions.

  • Page 44: Folder Playlists

    Folder Playlists Folders containing multiple files are loaded as a Folder Playlist. This feature allows any folder within the user file system (local, removable, and shared folders) to be treated as a dynamic playlist. The files within the folder are played according to the configuration set by the user (see Folder Playlist Configuration on page 64).

  • Page 45: Lists

    figure 35 Lists The Lists panel features an editable channel list for use with the optional IR remote control (see IR Remote Control on page 110), a drag and drop favorites list for convenient access of frequently played files, and the playback history. By default the player page opens with the Lists panel expanded to the right of the browser.
  • Page 46 To play a channel: • Select and drag an item from the Channels panel to the Player Controls panel, • Select a channel and click Load, • Select a channel using the optional IR remote control. To mirror typical IR remote control operation, the channel begins playing immediately regardless of the Load Play setting (see Load on page 31).
  • Page 47 To add a group folder: Click the folder where you want to add a new folder. Right-click the selected folder (for example, Physics in figure 36). In the context menu, select New Folder. Figure 36. Add New Folder Dialog The new folder is created under the selected folder and is highlighted. Rename the new folder as needed (Audio-Video in figure 37).

  • Page 48: Playlist Editor

    figure 38 Playlist Editor By default, the Player page opens with the Playlist Editor open (see figure 38, Figure 38. Player Page, Playlist Editor Playlists can be stored anywhere in the user file system. When saved in the same folder as the source files they reference, the path to the file object is relative.
  • Page 49 The Playlist Properties panel is used to view and edit playlist metadata and track details, including the track title, track duration and source URL. You must be logged in as an administrator to create and edit playlists. Create a New Playlist To create a new playlist, from the Player page (see figure 38 on page 41):...
  • Page 50 The file path is displayed in the Path: field (see figure 40, on the previous page). However, you can change or edit the playlist file path manually, if desired. NOTE: The path can be changed to another existing folder, but you cannot enter new text in this field to create a new folder.
  • Page 51 Edit Playlists Once files and clips are added to the playlist, the clip properties are visible in the playlist editor and the Playlist Properties panel below the editor. The track title and duration can be changed using either. NOTES: • Video clips and audio tracks in the playlist that are in network shares and local storage typically have known durations.
  • Page 52 • To specify the duration to play a track, double-click in the Duration(sec) column for the desired item and type the number of seconds into the field that appears or use the arrow buttons to select a number. Alternatively, select the stream, file, or channel in the list, then type the number of seconds into the Track Duration: field or click the corresponding arrow buttons in the Playlist Properties section of the panel.

  • Page 53: Configuration Page

    Configuration Page The Configuration tab pages provide controls to configure and adjust basic features of the SMD 101. The controls are in four groups: Video, Audio, On Screen Display, and Automation accessed from a ribbon toolbar across the top of the screen (see figure 42). Administrators can configure automated functions such as the screen saver feature, set how the SMD behaves when an input AV stream fails, and select the stream or other source material that the unit plays on power up.

  • Page 54: Video Configuration

    General Video Settings Panel This panel allows selection and immediate output of one of eight video test patterns that are stored within the SMD 101. The test patterns can be helpful when setting up the video output device. In addition to the video, each test pattern includes a 1kHz audio tone on the left and right channels.
  • Page 55 , on page 47). In this mode, the SMD 101 selects the optimum output rate based on the EDID information from the display. If the display or EDID information changes (for example if the SMD is connected to a matrix switcher which allows EDID management), on each hot plug or power cycle event, the output timings update automatically to the optimum setting for the current display.
  • Page 56 (provided those timings are supported by the SMD 101 and the connected display) or to match the output with optimum timings for the display. If there is a mismatch between the source rate and the supported rates, the SMD 101 selects the nearest supported rate.
  • Page 57 NOTE: The current playback stops when changing the output timings, digital format, or aspect ratio as the output adjusts. Playback restarts automatically after the changes are applied. Configure the HDMI Output To configure the HDMI output: Click the Configuration tab above the navigation bar. Click the Video icon on the navigation bar.
  • Page 58 1920x1200@60). Be sure to select the output rate correctly (see step 3 on the previous page) before selecting the output format. Select the gray scale test pattern on the SMD 101 (see General Video Settings Panel on page 47) and observe the bars towards the black and white ends of the range on the display (see figure 48).
  • Page 59 Figure 49. Proper Quantization Levels Select an aspect ratio option from the Aspect Ratio drop-down list. Figure 50. Aspect Ratio Drop-down List If desired, click Video Mute to mute the output video. This is identical to the Video Mute button within the Player Controls panel at the left of the screen. NOTE: When video mute is enabled, the Video Confidence Display preview in the Player Controls panel is also muted.
  • Page 60 Buffer before playback (sec): — Sets the time in seconds the stream is buffered before video output begins. Choose a time from 1 to 30 seconds. Default is 2.0 seconds. NOTE: Starting with firmware version 2.05, this value has a new minimum of 0.25 seconds, with a step size of 0.01 seconds.

  • Page 61: Audio Configuration

    figure 52 Audio Configuration The Audio Configuration page (see figure 52) provides information and control of the analog audio output. The controls do not affect embedded audio on the HDMI output. You can adjust the format, delay, and volume for audio output. Audio can be delayed or muted and a master gain control for the selected audio is available.
  • Page 62 Configuring Audio Output Settings To set up audio output: Click Configuration>Audio. The Audio Configuration page opens (see figure 53). Figure 53. Configuration Page - Audio Configuration In the Analog Format panel ( ) click the appropriate radio button to select either stereo or dual mono analog audio output.

  • Page 63: On Screen Display

    Status Information The Status Information OSD displays the following types of information: Information about the SMD 101 • • The SMD 101 model name and description • The IP address of the unit • The current firmware version Some of the information from the Troubleshooting embedded web page •...
  • Page 64 The Status Information panel (see figure 55) controls the timing and position of the on-screen status that includes stream, network condition, and device information. Figure 55. On-screen Status Information Panel Enable OSD — Click this checkbox to enable the status information. NOTE: When enabled, the Status Information panel is displayed only when a source is loaded and for the duration set below.

  • Page 65: Configuring The On-Screen Displays

    The Progress Bar panel (see figure 57) controls the timing and position of the on-screen status bar that includes stream, network condition, and device information. Figure 57. Progress Bar Configuration Enable Progress Bar — Check this box to enable or disable the progress bar. NOTE: The progress bar displays when the clip starts and when playback resumes after pausing the clip.
  • Page 66 In the Status Information panel, click the Enable OSD check box to enable the Status Information OSD. The fields for adjusting the settings become active. Click the up and down arrows or enter a number (0 to 501) in the Duration (Seconds): field to set the length of time to display status information on the output.

  • Page 67: Automation

    Automation The Automation page (see figure 59) provides features and configuration options that are normally set once and continue automatically. The controls within the Automation page let you select and configure one or two types of screen saver ( ), select a source stream or file for the SMD to play as soon as it powers on ( ), and define how the SMD 101 responds when a data stream is interrupted or lost (...
  • Page 68 Use the up and down arrows or enter a number (0 to 500) in the After___seconds of inactivity field to set the length of time in seconds that the SMD 101 waits when there is no activity (no AV stream is active) before turning on the screen saver.
  • Page 69 Source to play on power up: field. Figure 60. Automation Page - Boot Play Click Save. The source address now plays when the SMD 101 is powered on. Click Cancel to discard the newly entered source address. Fail Over...
  • Page 70 Blue with OSD bug — Displays a blue background with a moving OSD bug that • indicates "SMD 101: No Input Signal” for a set duration before disabling the output sync. Custom — Select a solid color background using the drop-down palette or enter •...

  • Page 71: Folder Playlist Configuration

    Folder Playlist Configuration There is a global setting on the Configuration page - Automation tab that defines the sequence, range and time in which objects are played from the folder. Figure 62. Folder Playlist Configuration Panel To set the global Folder Playlist configuration: Click Configuration>Automation.
  • Page 72 TIPS: It is not necessary to enter file:/// before a folder path. The SMD recognizes a • valid path and adds the prefix automatically. A conventional static Playlist encountered within a folder processed as a Folder • Playlist is loaded and played in the normal way. As the conventional Playlist completes, the Folder Playlist continues to the next file in line according to the Folder Playlist configuration.

  • Page 73: Advanced Configuration Page

    RS-232 port. Firmware Loader — Provides a way to upload and install firmware onto the SMD 101. It also allows you to save and export configuration settings from the connected SMD 101 or to import configuration settings from another SMD 101.

  • Page 74: Connection

    The Connection Settings page (see figure 64) allows configuration of parameters related to the LAN (Ethernet) and serial ports. Adjust the settings for the Ethernet connection for the SMD 101, remap the network ports, adjust settings for the RS-232 port, and set up SNMP. Figure 64.
  • Page 75 NOTE: By default the host or device name is a combination of the model name (SMD 101) and the last half of the MAC address for that unit. It can be changed to any alphanumeric name of up to 63 characters. Letters, numbers, and hyphens are allowed.
  • Page 76 ), specify the unit name of this SMD 101 device, if desired. The default name is a combination of the model name (SMD 101) and the last half of the MAC address for that unit. It can be changed to any alphanumeric name up to 63 characters.
  • Page 77 About the Link Local IP Address The Ethernet Settings panel of the Connection Settings page displays a "Link Local" IP address that is negotiated automatically by the SMD 101. The address cannot be changed. This address provides a way for the decoder to communicate on the network in a peer-to-peer fashion in the event that a DHCP server is unavailable.
  • Page 78 Default port numbers are shown in figure 66. Click the checkbox after the port number field to enable the port entry in the associated port field. Click Reset to return the port number to default. Figure 66. Network Port Mapping Panel If required, you can remap any of the network virtual ports and assign new numbers.
  • Page 79 In addition, the serial port can be configured manually: • Baud Rate: — Select the baud rate for the RS-232 port from this drop-down list. Stop Bits: — Select the stop bits for the RS-232 port from this drop-down list. •...
  • Page 80 If desired, in the Unit Contact field ( ), enter the name of the person who can be contacted for assistance with this SMD 101 unit in case someone (such as a network administrator) has questions about the device. If desired, for easier identification by users viewing device information on the network, enter a brief descriptive name for the physical location of the SMD 101 in the...

  • Page 81: Firmware Loader

    Firmware Loader The Firmware Loader page provides a way to upload and install firmware and to export configuration settings from the connected SMD 101, and to import saved configuration settings from another SMD 101. Check for firmware updates on the product page at the Extron website.
  • Page 82 Also, multiple configuration files can be saved and used at different times in order to customize the SMD 101 for specific tasks. Configure one SMD 101, then save the configuration file to a location that is accessible by each SMD 101.
  • Page 83 NOTE: Using Chrome, the user is prompted for a download location. Figure 72. Configuration Files Upload a configuration file from a computer to an SMD 101 as follows: Click the Advanced Configuration tab above the navigation bar. Click the Firmware Loader icon on the navigation bar.
  • Page 84 To configure multiple devices with a single config file: Configure the first SMD 101 (see Configuration panel on page 75). Click Save to place the configuration file in a location accessible from each SMD 101. The drop-down list provides two options: • Box Config — Select this option to save all settings including channel presets but excluding network settings from both the Configuration and Advanced Configuration pages.

  • Page 85: Exec/Power Mode

    figure 73 Exec/Power Mode The Executive and Power Mode page allows you to enable or disable IR reception, enable or disable the playback control panel video confidence monitor within the embedded web pages, and to set the power mode for the device. Figure 73.
  • Page 86 In the Control Options panel (see figure 74), select (check) the Disable Video Confidence Display checkbox ( ) to turn the real-time video display off. Control Options Enable the front panel IR receiver IR receiver: Disable Web con dence monitor: Figure 74.
  • Page 87 (auto standby delay) period that elapses before the unit enters standby can be set to a specific period of your choice. The default standby delay period is 4 hours (240 minutes). Standby disables video processing and video output to save energy when the SMD 101 is not in use. Figure 76.

  • Page 88: Date And Time

    Date and Time The Date and Time page (see figure 77) allows automatic sync of the date and time from the connected control device, and provides manual setting of the date and time, timezone, and daylight saving mode. Figure 77. Date and Time Panel Click Sync Date and Time to PC ( ) to sync the date and time of the SMD 101 to the...

  • Page 89: Password

    Password The password page provides user and administrator (admin) ID passwords for security and to limit access. No other login IDs are available. The admin password provides access to all pages and all selections to anyone logging on with Login ID: admin. Prior to an admin password being set, there is no security challenge to access the SMD 101.
  • Page 90 figure 78 To set an administrator password: Click Advanced Configuration>Password (see figure 63 on page 66). The Password page opens (see figure 78). Figure 78. Advanced Configuration, Password Page In the Administrator Password field ( ), enter the desired password. In the Confirm Password field ( ), re-enter the password.

  • Page 91: Click Advanced Configuration>Password

    To create or change the user password: Click Advanced Configuration>Password (see figure 63 on page 66). figure 78 The Password page opens (see on page 83). In the User Password field ( ), enter the desired password. In the Confirm Password field ( ), re-enter the password.

  • Page 92: Reset Device

    Reset Device Provides several options to reset the SMD 101 if hardware or software conditions require. See the SMD 101 Reset Summary on page 136 for a comparison of the reset modes. NOTE: Proceed with caution. Some reset modes intentionally delete all user files, media content, and settings from internal memory.

  • Page 93: Alarms

    Alarms The Alarms page contains settings to configure the SMD 101 to generate e-mail notifications or display warnings if certain events occur during operation. To open this page, click the Advanced Configuration tab at the top of the SMD 101 embedded web pages and then click the Alarms icon on the global navigation bar. The Alarms page opens (see figure 80).
  • Page 94 Configuring the Alarm Message List From the list, click on the radio button of the desired action in the presence of each type of alarm. Alarm types ( ) include: ¢ • App Unresponsive — This alarm activates when an app fails but is recoverable. Auth Failures —...

  • Page 95: Device Information Page

    MAC Address — The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the device. • • Default Web Version — This number indicates the revision of the SMD 101 embedded web pages. • License Information — Click this button to open the License Information dialog.
  • Page 96 User Defined Information Panel This panel can be viewed by all users. The customized information within it can be changed by administrator-level users. The panel contains information input by the user including: • Device Name — A unique name to identify the device on the network. Device Location —...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting tab displays current information related to the performance of the device, device logs, an alarm history, and device diagnostics. Figure 83. Troubleshooting Tab, Ribbon Bar This tab contains four pages: • Status • Logs • Alarm History Diagnostics •...
  • Page 98 (good, reduced, poor, or none) and the link speed (1000 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 10 Mbps) for the LAN to which the SMD 101 is connected. The Network Statistics panel is divided into two subpanels: Current Stream (...
  • Page 99 Device Status panel Device Status panel (see figure 84 , on page 90) — Monitors general operating conditions including: Power Mode: — Operating (working at full power) or standby (in low power mode). To • select whether the unit operates at full power all the time or uses standby power part Exec/Power Mode time (see on page 78).

  • Page 100: Logs Page

    Logs Page The Logs page displays a list (log) of alerts and notices for various events. All of the log entries are read-only. The logs can be sorted, filtered, or exported to a comma-separated values (CSV) file. The Logs page opens (see figure 86), showing filtering controls and the log list. Figure 86.
  • Page 101 If desired, select additional parameters by clicking the corresponding check box. • Regular expression — If this is selected, you can use "regular expression" (regex) characters and syntax to create more complex or advanced searches. Regex searches use standard characters and syntax and allow you to include some items and exclude others.

  • Page 102: Alarm History Page

    88 Alarm History Page This page displays a history of alarms that activated on the SMD 101 during operation. Alarm list entries are read-only, but each alarm can be muted or cleared. The alarm list can be sorted, filtered, or exported to a comma-separated values (CSV) file.
  • Page 103 Filtering the Alarm History List The alarms list (see figure 88 on page 95) can be reduced to a subset of entries by using filters. Select options within the Filter the logs by: panel. The changes take place immediately upon selection of each option. Multiple filters can be applied at the same time. To filter the list by status, select an option from the Status drop-down list ( Cleared (resolved alarms) •...

  • Page 104: Diagnostics Page

    figure 90 Diagnostics Page The Diagnostics page provides a convenient way to test network connections using a ping utility and a trace route (tracert) function. It also allows you to generate a log file that you can send to Extron support staff to aid in troubleshooting problems with the unit or the system.
  • Page 105 Ethernet Diagnostics The Ethernet Diagnostics panel (see figure 90, on the previous page) provides a ping utility for troubleshooting network connection issues. To test a device for network connection: In the Address to ping: field (see figure 91, ), enter an IP address for the device to be tested (Example: 192.168.3.51 above and 169.254.7.239 below) or a complete host name (Example: www.extron.com) in this field.
  • Page 106 97) to generate a troubleshooting log that can assist support technicians in diagnosing SMD 101 issues. Select a convenient folder to create the log to that will enable you to easily find it when it is requested.

  • Page 107: Advanced Player Configuration

    Advanced Player Configuration The SMD 101 can play video on demand, video from a network share, and video from its own local memory. The following section includes SMD 101 configuration for playing those videos and how to configure the SME 100 for stream discovery that includes the following topics: •...
  • Page 108 Comments: 8 8 8 Figure 93. SFTP Site Manager Dialog Click the New Site button and enter a logical name for the SMD 101. Enter the SMD 101 IP address in the Host: field, ( Enter in the Port: field (...
  • Page 109 In the figure, the window on the left shows files and folders residing on the user host machine. The window on the right shows the files and folders residing on the SMD 101. Files may be copied from the host machine to the SMD 101 using drag and drop or right click and select Upload.

  • Page 110: Play Video On Demand

    Play Video on Demand The SMD 101 can play video on demand from network shares and local storage supporting the following file types: Video: m2ts mov* flv*. NOTE: *Supports files that use H.264 encoding. Images: , and jpeg tiff gif. NOTE: TIFF files using JPEG compression are not supported. Audio: , and m4a.
  • Page 111 Enter a User Name: and Password: — Entries in these fields are optional and are only applicable to CIFS shares. Options: — Entries in this field are used to specify advanced mount options, if required. NOTES: • This field is optional. Extron recommends it only be used in advanced applications.
  • Page 112 Click Save. The SMD 101 connects to the shared folder and places it under the default Shares folder of the files browser (see figure 97). Figure 97. Browser Shares Folder To play a file from a network share, from the Files panel, drag and drop the file from the folder to the player panel (see Player Controls Features on page 23).

  • Page 113: Sme 100 Stream Discovery

    figure 98 SME 100 Stream Discovery For SME 100 stream discovery in the SMD 101 stream browser window (see Browser Panel - Streams on page 29), the SME 100 must have both Stream Control and SAP Control enabled. From the SME 100 default web page (see the SME 100 User Guide), select the Encoder Configuration link, then Encoder Settings to open the configuration dialog in figure 98 that shows the SME 100 settings.

  • Page 114: Connecting To Streams Without Sap Announcements

    Push Streaming (Unicast Port Numbers) In systems with more than one SME 100 encoder using any of the unicast push methods (TS/UDP, TS/RTP, ES/RTP) to a single SMD 101 decoder, each SME 100 must use a unique port number (such as 60000 and 61000) Multicast For systems where streams from one or more SME 100s are received and decoded by multiple SMD 101s, multicast addressing is strongly recommended.

  • Page 115: Http Connection To An Sme 100

    HTTP Connection to an SME 100 To connect SME 100 unicast or multicast push streams over HTTP, use the following templates. For unicast streams with no password, the URI format is: http://<sme100_ip>/Web/output1.sdp For multicast RTP over UDP RTSP (pull) streams with no credentials set, the URI format is: http://<sme100_ip>/Web/multicast.sdp NOTES: •...
  • Page 116 Use the templates below to connect the SMD 101 player to SME 100 encoder streams. Substitute the SME 100 IP address for <SME100_IP> PULL Streaming: RTSP Unicast RTSP://<SME100_IP>/extron RTSP Multicast RTSP://<SME100_IP>/extron HTTP://<SME100_IP>/web/multicast.sdp Table 1. Pull Stream URLs PUSH Streaming: Unicast UDP://@:<DESTINATION_PORT> TS/UDP RTP://@:<DESTINATION_PORT> TS/RTP HTTP://<SME100_IP>/Web/output1.sdp ES/RTP...

  • Page 117: Ir Remote Control

    IR Remote Control The optional handheld IR remote control provides selection of pre-defined streams and files, and direct control over playback. Features include standard transport controls for play, pause, and stop. Up to 999 pre-configured channels can be directly accessed using the digit buttons.

  • Page 118: Remote Communication And Control

    Remote Communication and Control This section describes SIS programming and control of the SMD 101, including: Connection Options • • LAN (Ethernet) Port Host and Device Communications • • Command and Response Tables Connection Options The SMD 101 Streaming Media Decoder can be remotely connected via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) attached to the rear panel RS-232 port or LAN port, or the front panel USB Config port.

  • Page 119: Front Panel Configuration Port

    Front Panel Configuration Port figure The mini type B USB port is located on the front panel on page 9). It connects to a host computer for configuration using SIS commands with DataViewer. To connect the SMD 101 to a host computer: NOTE: If an Extron USB device has never been connected to the host computer, prior to connecting the SMD 101 config (USB) port for the first time, you must install and activate the USB driver.

  • Page 120: Lan (Ethernet) Port

    Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) (see figure 102, on the previous page). NOTE: You do not need to insert an installation disc. Click Next ( The PC locates the driver and installs it. When the Completed dialog opens, click Finish to close the wizard. NOTE: The wizard opens only on the first occasion you connect the SMD 101 to a USB port.
  • Page 121 To Establish a Network Connection to the SMD 101: Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the player IP address. NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field. The SMD 101 responds with a copyright message including the date, the name of the product, firmware version, part number, and the current date/time.

  • Page 122: Host And Device Communications

    The SMD 101 sends the boot and copyright messages under the following circumstances: • If the SMD 101 is off and an RS-232 connection is already set up (the PC is cabled to the SMD 101 and a serial communication program such as HyperTerminal is open), the connected unit sends these messages via RS-232 when first powered on.

  • Page 123: Error Responses

    Error Responses When the SMD 101 is unable to execute the command, it returns an error response to the host. The error response codes and their descriptions are as follows: E10 Unrecognized command E24 Privilege violation E12 Invalid port number...
  • Page 124 Symbol definitions = RS-232 direct access mode = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) =disabled, =host control, =direct or | = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) access:pass-through) • = Space = Security level: or W = Escape =network user = Port number (two digits, zero padding) =admin user = Port timeout in seconds times 10 (zero = DHCP mode (...
  • Page 125 = Onscreen display timeout: 0 to 501 = Test Pattern X52@ X52* (two-digit response, 0 padding) seconds. 000=disabled, = Off (default) 005=default, = Crop (not currently supported) 501=never time out = Alternating pixels (three digit response, 0 padding). = Alternating lines = Aspect ratio settings X53( = Crosshatch (grid)
  • Page 126 = Source audio sample rate = File path ( file:///folder/filename X56% X59^ network path ( http://download. 0 = Reserved ), network vid.com/share/filename = Reserved port path ( udp:// :6000/folder/ = 44.1 kHz ), or RTSP stream URI filename = 48 kHz rtsp://192.168.193.170/folder/ = Total source bit rate (kbps) X56(...

  • Page 127: Command And Response Tables

    Factory installed firmware is not plus kernel version, model version user replaceable. This firmware is number, and load date the version the SMD 101 reverts to after a mode 1 reset. Updated firmware Use this command to find plus kernel version, model...
  • Page 128 Command and Response Table for Basic SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command Description (host to unit) (unit to host) System Commands Configuration Cfg1*{config type} ] Save box 1*{config type}XF configuration Cfg0*{config type} ] Restore box Load a configuration file. 0*{config type}XF configuration IR Control...
  • Page 129 Command and Response Table for Basic SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Port Assignment NOTES: • port# Duplicate assignments are not permitted (for example, the telnet and Web port assignment cannot be the same) and return the E13 error if they are.
  • Page 130 Command and Response Table for Basic SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Communications Commands IP Setup Commands NOTE: Changes made to IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, host name, and gateway address do not take effect until the 2BOOT command is issued (see Resets on page 121).
  • Page 131 Command and Response Table for Basic SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command Description (host to unit) (unit to host) E X57^ Set IP address, Cisg1*IP/subnet bits*gateway subnet mask, X1% CISG } gateway E X57^ CISG } View IP address, IP/subnet bits*gateway subnet mask, example:...
  • Page 132 Command and Response Table for Basic SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command Description (host to unit) (unit to host) SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) SNMP unit contact E C X60% SNMP } Snmp C* X60%] X60% Set unit contact Sets the unit contact to SNMP } Specified ]...

  • Page 133: Player Sis Commands

    Player SIS Commands Command ASCII command Response Additional description (host to device) (device to host) Password and Security Settings E X3# CA } Ipa• X3#] X3# = Up to 12 alpha-numeric Set administrator password characters. E CA } **** ] (if password exists) View administrator password ] (if no password exists)
  • Page 134 Command and Response Table for Player SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Input Configuration Input video aspect ratio (changes take effect after the next playback start) E X50! *0ASPR } Aspr X50! *00 ] Set to zoom (fit) E X50! *1ASPR } Aspr X50! *01 ]...
  • Page 135 Command and Response Table for Player SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Command Additional Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Playback E S X59! * X59# PLYR } PlyrS X59! * X59# ] X59! Start playback Play channel X59# speed E E X59! PLYR } PlyrE X59! * X59# ]...
  • Page 136 Command and Response Table for Player SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Command Additional Description (host to unit) (unit to host) E T X1) SSHW } Sshw X1)] Set still image display time for folder playlists E T 3000SSHW } Sshw3000 ] Example: Set display time to 3 seconds:...
  • Page 137 Command and Response Table for Player SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Command Additional Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Favorites E GFAVS } [{"uri":"uri1", Get all favorites Get favorite list (top level). Returns: ID, Type, Children (type "uuid":"uuid1"},...] folder), Media URI, Name.
  • Page 138 Command and Response Table for Player SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Command Additional Description (host to unit) (unit to host) E D X58* * X52* WNDW } WndwD X58* * X52*] Set OSD window timeout E D X58* WNDW } X52*] View OSD window timeout...
  • Page 139 Command and Response Table for Player SIS Commands (continued) ASCII Command Response Command Additional Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Outputs Video E X3^ VTPO } X3^] Set video output format E VTPO } X3^] View video output format E X52! RATE } X52! ] Set output rate...
  • Page 140 ASCII Command Response Command Additional Description (host to unit) (unit to host) HDCP Output Mode E S X54^ HDCP } HdcpS X54^ ] X54^ Set HDCP mode Set the HDCP mode to (single output) Query HDCP mode E SHDCP } X54^ ] Query the HDCP mode (single output)

  • Page 141: Reference Information

    Reference Information This section provides information about: Parts and Accessories • • Mounting the SMD 101 SMD 101 Reset Summary • • Optimum Network Share Performance • Configuring Windows 7 for Network File Sharing DataViewer • • Glossary Parts and Accessories Several parts and accessories are available for the SMD 101 including: •...

  • Page 142: Rack Mounting

    Rack Mounting For optional rack mounting, do not install the rubber feet. Mount the SMD 101 on a 19 inch universal or basic rack shelf. Follow the instructions included with the rack mount kit to install the SMD 101. UL Rack Mounting Guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the SMD 101 in a rack.

  • Page 143: Smd 101 Reset Summary

    SMD 101 Reset Summary The SMD 101 can be reset to default states using the rear panel reset button, the Reset Device page of the user interface, and SIS commands. Each reset affects different configurations and local files, resetting some to factory condition and retaining others. SMD 101 Reset Mode Summary Mode Activation Result...
  • Page 144 The web-based user interface explains what is retained by each reset. The following table outlines configuration settings and files affected by the SIS command and rear panel resets. In general, configuration settings and files can be: • Retained (not affected by the reset). •...

  • Page 145: Supported File Types

    Supported File Types The SMD 101 supports the video and audio file formats listed below. Video File Types Audio File Types Still Image File Types Playlist Formats H.264 m3u8* jpg, jpeg m2ts tif, tiff jspf xspf mp4 (including mp4, m4v)

  • Page 146: Optimum Network Share Performance

    Optimum Network Share Performance For optimum performance, the PC used for network file sharing should be a dedicated server. In smaller systems using a desktop PC, the computer must be configured for the task. You may need to allocate additional resources on the PC by setting the following registry key to 3: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters\Size.

  • Page 147: Configuring Windows 7 For Network File Sharing

    Configuring Windows 7 for Network File Sharing The SMD 101 can access shared folders and files of devices on the same network running various operating systems. PCs running Windows 7 must specifically share the folder to make it available to the SMD 101. The following instructions show how to share a folder on the network to make it available to the SMD 101.
  • Page 148 figure 108 The Advanced Sharing dialog opens (see figure 107). Figure 107. Advanced Sharing Dialog Check the Share this Folder box (see figure 107, ) in the upper left. Click Permissions ( The Permissions for Media dialog box opens (see figure 108). In the Group or user names: panel, select Everyone ( Figure 108.
  • Page 149 Click OK to close the Advanced Sharing dialog (see figure 107, on the previous page). The Media Properties dialog box reopens. In the Media Properties dialog, select the Security tab (see figure 109, Figure 109. Media Properties Dialog, Select Security In the middle of the dialog, click Edit ( The Permissions for Media dialog box opens (see figure 110).
  • Page 150 In the Enter the object names to select (examples): field, enter Everyone Figure 111. Select Users, Computers, Service Accounts, or Groups Dialog ). Everyone is underlined. Click Check Names ( Click OK ( The Security dialog box opens (see figure 112). Figure 112.
  • Page 151 In the control panel (see figure 113), click Network and Internet ( Figure 113. Network and Internet Settings The Network and Sharing page opens (see figure 114). Click Network and Sharing Center ( Figure 114. Network and Sharing Center Dialog The View your basic network information and set up connections page opens.
  • Page 152 On the expanded Home or Work panel (see figure 117) make the following selections: Network Discovery = On File and Printer Sharing = On Public Folder Sharing = On File Sharing Connections = Enable File Sharing for Devices that use 40- or 56-bit encryption HomeGroup Connections = Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections Password Protected = Off (this selection may not be visible).

  • Page 153: Firewalls

    Firewalls When using SMB/CIFS, Firewall settings can block access to shared folders. Ensure the following ports are open as required: Port Description Port 445 is sufficient for services specified using IP addresses in place of host names. Example: \\192.168.1.100\share_name 137 to 139 Ports 137 to 139 are required for NetBios/Name resolution.

  • Page 154: Secure Sockets Layer (Ssl) Certificates

    Machine certificates require a private key file, which can be encrypted. The SMD 101 supports standard OpenSSL certificate encodings such as .pem (Privacy-enhanced Electronic Mail) and .der (Distinguished Encoding Rules) file types. PEM file types are ASCII encoded and are the required format for uploading to the control processor.

  • Page 155: Ieee 802.1X Certificates

    IEEE 802.1X Certificates IEEE 802.1X is a standard that enables port-based network access control via an authentication server. The protocol requires that all devices must be authenticated before gaining privileges to access the secure part of the network. The Extron implementation of 802.1X supports PEAP - MSCHAPV2 and EAP - TLS methods of authentication.

  • Page 156: Private Key File Requirements

    Private Key File Requirements Private key files are required only when employing machine certificates. Follow these requirements for creating a private key: • Its file name consists of the following types of valid characters: Alphanumerical (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) characters. • •...

  • Page 157: Glossary

    Glossary Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) — A standardized compression and encoding scheme for lossy (low quality) digital audio. Higher bit rates provide higher quality. Part of the MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 specifications. The SMD 101 supports AAC-LC (MPEG-2 part 7, MPEG-4 part 3, sub-part 4 and part 14, MP4 audio). Advanced Video Coding (AVC) —...
  • Page 158 Elementary Stream — Raw H.264 video or raw AAC audio, not wrapped by additional headers. Encoder — A hardware device or software program used to compress (encode) or change a signal from one format to another or convert an analog signal into a digital data stream. The SME 100 is an encoder that converts analog audio and video into digital streams.
  • Page 159 Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) — A TCP/IP communications protocol used by hosts and adjacent routers on a network to establish multicast group memberships. When the SMD 101 is connected to a streaming media server, the IGMP multicast protocol is used to pull RTSP streams. The IGMP multicast protocol conserves network bandwidth because the streaming media server only connects to the SMD 101 when the connection to the streaming media server is made by the user.
  • Page 160 Network Address Translation (NAT) — A network protocol that allows multiple devices to have their own, individual, private addresses, but they share one public IP address (IPv4) for connection to the internet or other networks. Network Time Protocol (NTP) — A protocol used for synchronizing the clocks of computer systems over networks.
  • Page 161 Static IP address — An IP address specifically (instead of dynamically [see "DHCP"]) assigned to a device or system in a network configuration. This type of address requires manual configuration of the network device or system and can only be changed manually or by enabling DHCP.
  • Page 162 Extron Warranty Extron warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/ or materials, Extron will, at its option, repair or replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction to: USA, Canada, South America,...

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