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May 11, 2013
Revision 1.0.8 (compatible with version 063 firmware)
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  • Page 1 AVN422 h.264 IP Audio Video Node User’s Manual ©2013 Visionary Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. Please visit the support section of our web site at www.vsicam.com for manuals, other documentation, and software downloads. Visionary Solutions, Inc. 2060 Alameda Padre Serra...
  • Page 2 (12) months from the date of purchase from Visionary Solutions, Inc. or an Visionary Solutions, Inc. warrants that it, or its licensors, have good and clear title or authorized reseller of Visionary Solutions, Inc. Visionary Solutions, Inc.’s obligation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2 IGMP Querying and IGMP Snooping ..........7 3.3 DHCP IP Configuration ..............8 3.4 Static IP Configuration (Recommended Configuration) ....8 Chapter 4 Operating the AVN422 ............10 4.1 AVN422 Console Interface ............. 10 4.2 AVN422 Browser Interface ............. 10 4.3 AVN Control Protocol (API) ............
  • Page 4 Contents AVN422 User’s Manual 6.4 Channel Page ................. 17 6.4.1 Channel Status ..............17 6.4.2 Channel Input ..............18 6.4.2.1 Video Input Control ..........18 6.4.2.2 Audio Input Control ..........19 6.4.3 Channel Encoding ............... 19 6.4.3.1 Encoding Control ........... 19 6.4.4 Channel Stream ..............
  • Page 5 AVN422 User’s Manual Contents 8.2.1 Browser Interface: To Determine Both the Current and Latest Version Information ............. 38 8.2.2 Via the Internet: To Determine the Latest Available Firmware Component Version ............. 38 8.3 Updating Firmware Components ............ 38 8.3.1 General Firmware Component Update Procedure ....39 8.3.2 Custom Firmware Component Update Procedure ....
  • Page 6 Contents AVN422 User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Internet Protocol (IP) digital video in real time. The AVN422 encodes high or standard definition video in an h.264 stream (MPEG-4 Part 10/ AVC). It is used in a Media Processing Platform (MPP), a high density rack mount system. Plug a video source directly into the blade, plug into the network via the RJ-45 connection, and stream real-time high or standard definition video over your LAN or WAN.

  • Page 8: Specifications Overview

    • connector. This connector can be used as an RS-232 port (full duplex, no hand shaking) or an RS-422 (full-duplex) port. These ports allow the AVN422 to interface with external devices such as terminal emulation equipment. Management and Configuration. The AVN422is easy to access and configure through the •...
  • Page 9 AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Weight 140 g or 0.31 lb (approximate) Environmental Operating Temperature 10ºC to 50ºC (14ºF to 122ºF) Power Input DC Input 4.75 watts – MPP200 Chassis 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz Adapter – MPP1700 Chassis 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware

    8. 10/100 LED – indicates the speed of the connection. It will illuminate green when the link is 100 Mbit, and will remain off for 10 Mbit connections. 2.1.2 Shipping Inventory Your AVN422 is shipped with the following: One AVN422 blade •...

  • Page 11: The Mpp1700

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 2 Hardware One captive screw to use for installing the blade into the handle if desired • One Factory Default Jumper • One Wiedenmuler terminal block connector for audio connections • One Installation Guide (see Appendix A – Quick Start Guide Installation) •...

  • Page 12: Minimum Connections Installation

    4. Pull down on the handle and pull the blade out of its slot away from the chassis. 2.4 Minimum Connections Installation The minimum connections to the AVN422 should include a video source connected to the HDMI (DVI-D with optional cable adaptor) video input, and an RJ-45 LAN connection to the Ethernet connector.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Connecting To The Network

    Since Multicasting is a relatively new technology, some legacy devices that are part of your network might not support Multicasting. Before using the AVN422 in Multicast streaming mode, check the functional specifications of your network infrastructure to ensure that the Multicast stream will not create major traffic on your network.

  • Page 14: Dhcp Ip Configuration

    DHCP server on it, the AVN422 will automatically acquire an IP address. If the AVN422 is not able to find a DHCP server, it will default to the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway that are configured into the unit. The factory default IP address is 192.168.1.253.
  • Page 15 IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS Server. 6. Once the values have been entered, the AVN422 should reboot and be accessible at its newly assigned address. Type the unit’s IP address into a browser (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) to bring up the AVN422’s Browser Interface (refer to Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface).

  • Page 16: Chapter 4 Operating The Avn422

    Interface. 4.2 AVN422 Browser Interface The AVN422 must be on a network in order to connect to its Browser Interface. Once connected: 1. Type the following URL (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) into your browser, where the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx corresponds to the AVN422 IP address.

  • Page 17: Chapter 5 The Console Interface

    The AVN422 Console Interface may be used to configure the unit’s network settings. 5.1 Establishing a Connection 1. Connect the serial cable between the serial port of the AVN422 and a COM port on your PC (typically the COM1 port). The AVN422 uses an RJ-45 to DB9-F serial cable (shipped with the MPP chassis).

  • Page 18: Using The Network Configuration Wizard

    Chapter 5 The Console Interface AVN422 User’s Manual If any typing errors occur during the configuration steps, just press the Enter key and re-enter the desired values. 5.1.2 Using the Network Configuration Wizard 1. Open the Console Interface using your terminal application (see 5.1 Establishing a Connection).

  • Page 19: Chapter 6 Using The Browser Interface

    The login page allows authorized users to login to the AVN422 Browser Interface pages using their Username and Password. The default Username and Password are admin/admin. The AVN422 must be on a network in order to connect to its Browser Interface. Once connected: 1. Type the following URL (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) into your browser, where the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx corresponds to the AVN422 IP address.

  • Page 20: The Browser Interface Main Page

    Browser Interface menu will display. 6.2 The Browser Interface Main Page Once you log in to AVN422 using your browser (refer to the previous section), you will be directed to the Browser Interface main page. The Main Section Buttons provide quick access to the four main sections for the AVN’s Browser Interface.
  • Page 21 AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface values (Video Bitrate, Video Size, etc.). Default values are updated but not saved. If the default settings are to be saved after a reboot, you will need to click the Save button after clicking the Default button.

  • Page 22: Browser Interface Tree Menu

    Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface AVN422 User’s Manual 6.3 Browser Interface Tree Menu The following table provides a menu tree overview of the Browser Interface’s main sections and their sub-sections. Browser Interface Menu Tree Channel Page > Status >...

  • Page 23: Channel Page

    Enable Stream option. If the Enable Stream option is enabled/checked, the AVN422 will stream when a valid video source is detected. If no video or an invalid video source is detected, streaming will stop. When this option is disabled/not checked, the AVN422 will not stream.

  • Page 24: Channel Input

    Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface AVN422 User’s Manual 6.4.2 Channel Input Use the Channel Input page to configure both the audio and video inputs. 6.4.2.1 Video Input Control Source – Displays the current Video Source, HDMI. Note that DVI-D can be used as a video source with an adaptor cable.

  • Page 25: Audio Input Control

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface 6.4.2.2 Audio Input Control Source – Displays the current Audio Source and allows the editing of this parameter. Possible values are Balanced, Unbalanced, or Embedded HDMI, Mute – (Balanced and Unbalanced audio sources only) Displays the current Audio Mute and allows the editing of this parameter.

  • Page 26: Channel Stream

    Possible values are: 0 to 90 seconds. Note that a value of 0 means Stream at Bootup will be disabled (the AVN422 will not automatically start streaming upon boot up). Stream Kicker – This parameter controls if and when a running / playing stream gets automatically restarted (stopped then started).

  • Page 27: Channel Sap Page

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface T is a high throughput request bit. R is a high reliability request bit. Any other scheme utilizing the setting of the upper 6 bits of the Type of Service (TOS) byte in the IP header may also be used.
  • Page 28 Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface AVN422 User’s Manual SAP Enabled – Displays the current SAP Enabled status and allows the editing of this parameter. When SAP is enabled (Yes), SAP announcements are broadcast over the network at the SAP announce frequency. When SAP is disabled (No), no SAP announcements are broadcast over the network.

  • Page 29: Device Page

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface SAP Session Extra Data – Displays the current SAP Session Extra Data and allows the editing of this parameter. SAP session's extra data can be used by SAP aware applications. 6.5 Device Page Use the Device pages to view and configure device descriptors (name, location, comments) and network information.

  • Page 30: Device Id

    Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface AVN422 User’s Manual 6.5.2 Device ID Use this page to configure the Device ID settings. Product Code – read only and cannot be changed. Serial Number – read only and cannot be changed. FW Version – Firmware Version is read only and cannot be changed.

  • Page 31: Device Network

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface 6.5.3 Device Network Use this page to configure the Device Network settings. IP Address – Displays the IP address of the device and allows its configuration. Subnet Mask – Displays the subnet mask of the device and allows its configuration.

  • Page 32: Advanced Page

    Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface AVN422 User’s Manual 6.6 Advanced Page Use the Advanced page to view and configure advanced settings from the Channel and Device groups. These settings include Advanced Status, System, Events, Alarms, and Statistics. 6.6.1 Advanced Status This feature is partially implemented.

  • Page 33: Advanced Alarm

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface 6.6.4 Advanced Alarm Not currently implemented. 6.6.5 Advanced Statistics Displays System, Video Input, and Encoding Statistics since the last power cycle, reboot, or Factory Default reset. The Clear button sets all the stats back to "zero" or appropriate values.

  • Page 34: Administration Page

    Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface AVN422 User’s Manual Audio Errors – Displays the number of audio errors detected by the encoder. Muxing Errors – Displays the number of multiplexing (muxing) errors detected by the encoder. Fifo Overflow – Displays the number of Fifo Overflows detected by the encoder.

  • Page 35: Administration Configuration

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface 6.7.2 Administration Configuration The Administration Configuration Data page displays an overview of all the encoder's configured settings. This page is read only.

  • Page 36: Administration Users

    Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface AVN422 User’s Manual 6.7.3 Administration Users The Administration Users page displays all of the authorized users, along with their respective passwords and user levels. Use this page to add, modify, delete, save and restore user settings.

  • Page 37: Administration Factdef

    Invalid – The Invalid user cannot log in to the device. This user level can be assigned to disable a previously saved user, if deleting the user is not desirable. 6.7.4 Administration FactDef Clicking the FactDef button causes the AVN422 to reset all of its settings to Factory Default values, including network settings. 6.7.5 Administration Upgrade The Administration Upgrade page displays all of the current firmware "image/component"...
  • Page 38 Upgrade Custom Image – This button is for advanced users only and requires specific component files in order to work properly. **IMPORTANT** Improper use of this option can seriously impair the functionality of the AVN422, requiring it to be returned to VSI for repair at the customer’s expense.

  • Page 39: Administration Modules

    You can select either the Auto or Manual Key Update buttons to active the module. Forward Error Correction – This module allows the AVN422 to use FEC when the stream mode is set to Transport Stream RTP. (See section 6.4.4 Channel Stream for information on setting the stream mode and configuring the FEC parameters.)
  • Page 40 — 720p 59.94/60 — 720p 50 Auto Key Update – This button instructs the AVN422 to update the module status by checking against an online database. To auto update a module’s keys: Purchase the desired module license(s) from your sales representative.

  • Page 41: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    AVN422. 7.1 Checking the Firmware It is important to know the version of the AVN422 firmware in order to troubleshoot the unit. To find the firmware version of your AVN422, select one of the following methods: 1. From the AVN422 Browser Interface pages, navigate to the Device ID page (refer to section 6.5.2 Device ID), and the firmware version is shown.
  • Page 42 To return the AVN422 to the Factory Default settings: 1. Remove the AVN422 blade from the chassis (see 2.3 Blade Installation and Removal). 2. Locate the Factory Default 2 pin vertical header, located at the top center of the AVN422 blade's PCB, near the Ethernet connector.

  • Page 43: Chapter 8 Field Upgrade

    Chapter 8 Field Upgrade 8.1 Firmware Component Overview The AVN422 h.264 encoder blade is built on top of an embedded Linux software platform. The Overall functionality of the system software is best looked at in four distinct pieces. 1. Root File System. The Root File System contains all of the necessary scripts and libraries...

  • Page 44: Browser Interface: To Determine Both The Current And Latest Version Information

    — Configuration Partition (not currently implemented). Warning: Failure to upgrade the firmware components in the proper order can cause the AVN422 to become non-operational and require that it be reprogrammed by VSI at customer’s expense. However, only out-of-date components need to be updated. For example, if both the Root File System and the Boot Loader components are out-of-date, you would update the Root File System component first and the Boot Loader second.

  • Page 45: General Firmware Component Update Procedure

    8.3.1 General Firmware Component Update Procedure In order to use these procedures, the AVN422 needs to be on a network that has access to the Internet, and all of the network settings, including the Gateway and DNS addresses, need to be configured correctly.

  • Page 46: Custom Firmware Component Update Procedure

    Chapter 8 Field Upgrade AVN422 User’s Manual 8.3.2 Custom Firmware Component Update Procedure In the case that Internet connectivity is not available or that a firmware component version other than the latest released version from the standard location is desired, use one of the following procedures.

  • Page 47: Chapter 9 Unit Connections

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 9 Unit Connections Chapter 9 Unit Connections 9.1 Ethernet Connector Function Shield Ground View is looking into the connector. 9.2 Ethernet Serial Connector Function RS422 TX+ RS422 TX- RS232C TXD Signal Ground GPIO RS232C RXD RS422 RX-...

  • Page 48: Hdmi Connector

    Chapter 9 Unit Connections AVN422 User’s Manual 9.3 HDMI Connector Function TMDS Data2+ TMDS Data2 Shield TMDS Data2– TMDS Data1+ TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data1– Type A (Female) HDMI TMDS Data0+ View is looking into the connector. TMDS Data0 Shield TMDS Data0–...

  • Page 49: Audio Terminal Block Connector

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 9 Unit Connections 9.4 Audio Terminal Block Connector 9.4.1 Pinouts See the following paragraph for instructions on configuring the supplied Audio terminal block connector (supplied). Function Right Ground Right Balanced Audio Negative Right Balanced Audio Positive...

  • Page 50: Chapter 10 Technical Information

    Chapter 10 Technical Information AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 10 Technical Information 10.1 Technical Specifications h.264 Stream Information: Video: h.264 MPEG-4 AVC Compression • Module Video Bitrate Input Format @ Hz Required (Mbps) h.264 Profile HD 1080p @ 50/59/60 1080p60 6–20 High Profile Level 4.0...

  • Page 51: Safety And Compliance Information

    AVN422 User’s Manual Chapter 10 Technical Information Physical Dimensions: — 20 cm (0.8 in.) — Depth: 131 cm (5.2 in.) — Height: 175 cm (6.9 in.) Weight: — 140 g or 0.31 lb (approximate) Environmental: — Operating Temperature 10ºC to 50ºC (14ºF to 122ºF) 10.2 Safety and Compliance Information...

  • Page 52: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms AVN422 User’s Manual Glossary of Terms Advanced Audio Coding Alternating Current Adaptive Frame/Field per Picture Address Resolution Protocol Active Tunnel ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Auxiliary Audio Video B Frames Bi-directional Frames (pictures) decibel Bayonet Neill-Concelman (connector)
  • Page 53 AVN422 User’s Manual Glossary of Terms Group of Pictures GPIO General Purpose Input/Output h.264 Video compression standard, also known as MPEG-4 AVC (Advanced Video Coding) or MPEG-4 Part 10 High Definition HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HTTP Hyper Text Terminal Protocol...
  • Page 54 Glossary of Terms AVN422 User’s Manual Passive Tunnel Pan Tilt Zoom (device) Quality of Service TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Random Access Memory Radio Corporation of America Request for Comments RFC 1112 Host Extensions for IP Multicasting RFC 2236 Internet Group Management Protocol, Version 2...

  • Page 55: Appendix A - Quick Start Guide Installation

    AVN422 User’s Manual Appendix A – Quick Start Guide Installation Appendix A – Quick Start Guide Installation...
  • Page 56 AVN420 AVN422 AVN441 AVN443 ©2013 Visionary Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.  Please visit the support section of our website at www.vsicam.com manuals, other documentation, and software downloads.  This is a Quick Start Guide only and NOT the full User’s Manual. Current user manuals are available online.
  • Page 57 This document is NOT intended to provide installation instructions for either the AmiNet or other AVN products (AVN2XX). Equipment Required  1 Blade card (AVN420, AVN422, AVN441, or AVN443)  1 MPP200 or MPP1700 Chassis with matching power supply ...
  • Page 58 AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Step 2: Initial AVN4XX Network Configuration In order to configure your AVN4XX blade, you will first need to know some basic information about the network where it is going to be installed. Specifically, would you like the unit to be configured statically or set up to use DHCP? If static addressing is used, you will need to have an available IP address that you can use, as well as a subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server(s).
  • Page 59 AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Method II – Web Interface 1. For the PC that is going to do the AVN4XX network configuration, assign an IP address on the “one” subnet (e.g. 192.168.1.100). Since the AVN4XX will default to 192.168.1.253 if it cannot find a DHCP server, it requires a PC on the same subnet in order to “see”...
  • Page 60 Audio Bitrate (8 to 384 kpbs) iv. Audio Format (AAC or MPG) b. AVN422, AVN441 and AVN443 i. Video Bitrate (Mbps) - (6-20 for >=1080i, 4-20 for 720p, and 2-10 for SD) ii. Audio Bitrate (32 to 384 kpbs) iii.
  • Page 61 AVN4XX Quick Start Guide 5. Configure the critical Stream Output Control setting (Stream Destination). From the Channel>Stream page, enter the desired stream destination value. This setting controls where the encoder sends the stream and is therefore a critical component to successful streaming. The Stream Destination consists of two parts: the Destination IP address (underlined in Figure 3) and...
  • Page 62 AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Step 4: Check the Enable Stream Checkbox 1. To begin encoding / streaming, check the Enable Stream checkbox in the upper right hand area of the title bar on any of the AVN4XX’s Channel pages (Channel> Input, Encoding, Stream or SAP).
  • Page 63 AVN4XX Quick Start Guide Safety and Compliance Information This product can only be used in a VSI blade system. Unintended use of this product, or use with non-VSI listed components, is forbidden and violates safety approvals. Safety Approval: UL Listed I.T.E. E257717 Audio Terminal Block Connector Pinouts: See the following paragraph for instructions on configuring the supplied audio terminal block connector...

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