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Summary of Contents for LEGRAND VADDIO OneLINK Bridge Express
- Page 1 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Document 411-0062-30 Rev A March 2022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview What's in this Guide Features A Quick Look at the OneLINK Device Front Panel of the Receiver Connector Panel of the Receiver Installing the OneLINK Device Don’t Void Your Warranty! Cabling Notes RS-232 Connector Pin-Out Mounting the OneLINK Device About Installations Using Half-Recessed Ceiling Mounts Connections for HDBaseT Cameras Connections for HDBaseT Cameras Used with Codecs... - Page 3 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Quick Adjustments – Muting and Volume Enabling Phantom Power to Microphones Reading the Audio Matrix Routing Audio Default Microphone Settings Microphone Settings for Environments with Audiences Microphone Adjustments Speaker Adjustments About Echo Cancellation Preventing Audio Feedback System Maintenance Exporting and Importing Configuration Data...
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Page 4: Overview
Overview This guide covers the OneLINK™ Bridge Express AV Interface: 999-9595-070 – OneLINK Bridge Express, North America 999-9595-071 – OneLINK Bridge Express, Europe and UK 999-9595-079 – OneLINK Bridge Express, Australia and New Zealand The OneLINK Bridge Express AV interface is also available as a component of several kits and camera systems. -
Page 5: A Quick Look At The Onelink Device
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface A Quick Look at the OneLINK Device This section covers the physical features of the OneLINK Bridge Express AV interface. Front Panel of the Receiver USB light – On when a USB stream is active. Network light –... -
Page 6: Installing The Onelink Device
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Installing the OneLINK Device This section covers: Things to know before you start the installation Basic connection examples Don’t Void Your Warranty! Caution Use only the power supply included with this product. Using a different one will void the warranty, and could create unsafe operating conditions or damage the product. -
Page 7: Rs-232 Connector Pin-Out
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface RS-232 Connector Pin-Out The OneLINK device passes signals from a third-party device to the connected camera. OneLINK Receiver - RS-232 Control Port Signal (not used) (not used) (not used) (not used) (not used) RX (from TX of controller) TX (to RX of controller) -
Page 8: Connections For Hdbaset Cameras
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Connections for HDBaseT Cameras The OneLINK Bridge Express extends network connectivity, power, and control to an HDBaseT camera, and sends HDMI video from the camera to a display. In addition, the device provides audio connections and originates a USB stream to bridge the equipment into a USB-based conferencing application. -
Page 9: Connections For Hdbaset Cameras Used With Codecs
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Connections for HDBaseT Cameras Used with Codecs A codec may be connected to the OneLINK device via RS-232 or over the IP network, depending on the codec. If an IP stream is available from the camera, the OneLINK device passes it to the network. Ethernet pass- through is limited to 100 Mb/s. -
Page 10: Connecting A Vaddio Hdbaset Camera And Cisco Codec
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface RoboSHOT HDBT Camera and Polycom RealPresence Group 700 Codec Connecting a Vaddio HDBaseT Camera and Cisco Codec RoboSHOT HDBT Camera and Cisco C20 Codec This diagram shows a OneLINK Bridge AV interface with a RoboSHOT HDBT camera. The OneLINK Bridge Express connects in the same way. - Page 11 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface RoboSHOT HDBT Camera and Cisco C60 Codec This diagram shows a OneLINK Bridge AV interface with a RoboSHOT HDBT camera. The OneLINK Bridge Express connects in the same way. Other Vaddio HDBaseT cameras connect in the same way. The Cisco C40 codec looks similar and connects in the same way.
- Page 12 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface RoboSHOT HDBT Camera and Cisco SX20 Codec This diagram shows a OneLINK Bridge AV interface with a RoboSHOT HDBT camera. The OneLINK Bridge Express connects in the same way. Other Vaddio HDBaseT cameras connect in the same way. Note If connecting to a Cisco SX20 codec, you will need to provide a Cisco split cable, Cisco part number CAB-PHD4XS2-SPLIT.
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Page 13: Hardware Note: Connections And Configuration Changes
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface RoboSHOT HDBT Camera and Cisco SX80 Codec This diagram shows a OneLINK Bridge AV interface with a RoboSHOT HDBT camera. The OneLINK Bridge Express connects in the same way. Other Vaddio HDBaseT cameras connect in the same way. Hardware Note: RS-232 Connections For RS-232 connections to Cisco gear using DE-9 connectors, use the 998-1002-232 RJ-45 to DE-9 adapter. -
Page 14: Web Interface
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Web Interface The OneLINK device provides a web interface to allow configuration and administration using a browser. The web interface allows you to: Set idle session behavior and passwords Manage streaming settings Add identifying information to the web interface Back up, reboot, reset, or update the device View information about the camera connection... -
Page 15: Initial Device Set-Up And System Administration Tasks
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Initial Device Set-Up and System Administration Tasks When any Vaddio product is shipped from the factory, there is no admin password and the administrative controls are not available. You will need to access the web interface and set the admin password. This gives you access to the administrative controls. -
Page 16: Accessing The Web Interface Manually
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface To complete the initial device set-up with the Vaddio Deployment Tool: 1. Download and install the Vaddio Deployment Tool if you have not done so already, then open it. 2. Power up the OneLINK device if you have not done so already. 3. -
Page 17: Completing The Initial Device Set-Up
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Completing the Initial Device Set-up Set the admin password and complete any other required tasks, such as accepting agreements. The full administrative interface opens when you finish. Note The web interface provides links to the company’s standard privacy policy because the device’s IP address is considered “personally identifiable information”. -
Page 18: System Administration
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface System Administration Administrative tasks are on these pages of the web interface: Networking – Network configuration, time zone and NTP server Security – Passwords, guest access, other IT security-related settings Room Labels – Helpful information to display in the web interface Some of the screen shots in this manual are from other OneLINK products, and may differ somewhat from the web interface that you see. -
Page 19: Configuring A Static Ip Address For A Device Currently At 169.254.10.1
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Configuring a Static IP Address for a Device Currently at 169.254.10.1 ETWORKING PAGE These settings are for the OneLINK device only. The camera is configured separately. If the device is currently at an IP address other than 169.254.10.1, skip this section. By default, the device is set to DHCP, and will receive an IP address automatically if your network assigns IP addresses. -
Page 20: Changing From An Automatically Assigned Address To A Static Ip Address
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Changing from an Automatically Assigned Address to a Static IP Address ETWORKING PAGE In a network that assigns IP addresses automatically, the device's IP address may change from time to time. Setting a static IP address will keep this from happening, You may wish to change the IP addresses of other connected equipment to static addresses as well. -
Page 21: Specifying Time Zone And Ntp Server
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Specifying Time Zone and NTP Server ETWORKING PAGE Using automatic NTP updating ensures that the timestamps in the device's diagnostic log are accurate. Specifying your time zone may make it easier to match logged events with other actions and external events. -
Page 22: Serial Control Settings
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Serial Control Settings Enhanced VISCA Mode – Enabled by default; provides enhanced support for some capabilities in HDBaseT cameras. Baud Rate – If the installation includes devices that use RS-232 communication, set them all to use the same baud rate. -
Page 23: Performance And Behavior Settings
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Performance and Behavior Settings Performance and behavior settings are on these pages of the web interface: Streaming – USB streaming settings Audio – Audio adjustments; phantom power to connected microphones; audio matrix The screen shots in this chapter are from the OneLINK Bridge, and may differ somewhat from the web interface that you see. -
Page 24: Configuring Audio Settings
Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Configuring Audio Settings UDIO PAGE The web interface provides separate controls for each of the audio inputs and outputs: Analog (Mic/Line In 1 and 2, and Line Out 1 and 2) Digital (HDBT Input left and right, HDMI Output left and right Streaming (USB Playback left and right, HDBT Output left and right, USB Record left and right) The Matrix tab of the Audio page defines audio routing. - Page 25 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Enabling Phantom Power to Microphones UDIO PAGE NALOG TAB To supply 48 VDC phantom power to a connected microphone, check the Phantom Power checkbox below the controls for the Line/Mic input.
- Page 26 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Reading the Audio Matrix UDIO PAGE ATRIX TAB The audio matrix shows where each audio output originates. Each column of the matrix shows one audio output, and each row shows one audio input. Table cells highlighted in blue mean that the input represented in that row is routed to the output represented in that column.
- Page 27 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Default Microphone Settings UDIO PAGE NALOG TAB Acoustic Echo Cancellation – Enabled; prevents audio feedback by cancelling the specified output signal out of the line/mic input. Note If using the OneLINK Bridge with a conferencing codec, ensure that echo cancellation is enabled on only one device, whether it is the OneLINK Bridge or the codec.
- Page 28 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Microphone Adjustments UDIO PAGE NALOG TAB To adjust for more natural speech reproduction: High-pass filter – Specify the lowest frequency that the microphone should pick up. Use this setting to reduce low-frequency background noise such as heating/air conditioning systems. Low-pass filter –...
- Page 29 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Speaker Adjustments UDIO PAGE NALOG AND TREAMING TABS To sync the sound with the video: If the video lags noticeably behind the audio, check the Delay box for the appropriate audio outputs (Analog or Streaming tab) and enter a delay value in msec.
- Page 30 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface About Echo Cancellation When a microphone picks up the audio from a speaker (far-end audio) during a conference, it sends the far-end audio back to the participants at the far end, creating an echo. Acoustic echo cancellation prevents this.
- Page 31 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface System Maintenance This chapter covers the tasks on the System page: Exporting (backing up) and importing configuration data Updating firmware Rebooting It also includes information that you may need if you contact Vaddio Technical Support. Some of the screen shots in this chapter are from other OneLINK products, and may differ somewhat from the web interface that you see.
- Page 32 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Starting a Firmware Update YSTEM PAGE Caution Do not remove power or disconnect the OneLINK device while a firmware update in progress. Interrupting a firmware update can make the OneLINK device unusable. 1.
- Page 33 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Contacting Vaddio Technical Support and Viewing Diagnostics ELP PAGE IAGNOSTICS PAGE If you encounter an issue that you can't resolve using your superior troubleshooting skills (and the Troubleshooting section of this guide), go to the Help page for information on contacting Vaddio Technical Support.
- Page 34 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Serial Command API The Vaddio serial command API is a high-level, text-based command line interface to allow an external device such as AMX or Crestron to control the OneLINK device. The serial command API can be accessed via Telnet.
- Page 35 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Audio Management Commands The following commands are available for audio management: audio volume audio mute audio route audio crosspoint-gain Channels Available for Audio Commands Audio mute and volume commands may be applied to all audio channels at once (master) or one specific input or output.
- Page 36 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface audio volume Gets or sets the volume of the specified audio channel. Channels Available for Audio Commands for the audio input and output channels available. Synopsis audio <channel> volume {get | on | off | toggle} Options Returns the current volume of the specified channel.
- Page 37 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface audio route Gets or sets the input routed to the specified output. Channels Available for Audio Commands for the audio input and output channels available. Synopsis audio <output channel> route {get | set <input channel>} Options Returns the routing for the specified output.
- Page 38 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Communication and Power Commands These commands are available for managing power and sequences of actions: network settings get link power network settings get Returns the current network settings for MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. Synopsis network settings get >...
- Page 39 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Maintenance and Troubleshooting Commands The following commands are available for maintenance and troubleshooting: version network ping system reboot system factory-reset version Returns the current firmware version of the OneLINK device. Synopsis version Example version...
- Page 40 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface system reboot Reboots the system either immediately or after the specified delay. Note that a reboot is required when resetting the system to factory defaults (system factory-reset). Synopsis system reboot [<seconds>] Options <seconds>...
- Page 41 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Telnet Information and Session Management Commands The following commands are available for Telnet help and session management: help history exit You can also use a question mark as a command or command parameter to display a list of available commands, subcommands, or command parameters.
- Page 42 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Troubleshooting When the equipment doesn't behave as you expect, check for error indications and messages first. Check the camera: If the problem might be with the Vaddio camera connected to the OneLINK device, check the color of the camera's status light before you do anything else –...
- Page 43 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Communication Issues What is it doing? Possible causes Check and correct The camera is on, but A cable is not connected. Make sure all network and OneLINK its web interface is not cables are connected.
- Page 44 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface Restoring Factory Defaults This operation returns the device to its original state. Any settings you have customized will be lost. Anyone who is logged in to the web interface is logged out. You will need to do the initial device setup again to be able to communicate with the device.
- Page 45 importing 28 configuration, saving or restoring 28 Index configuring 27 AEC reference 27 connection diagram 5-10 block, HDBaseT camera 5 acoustic echo cancellation 24 block, HDBaseT camera with codec 6 adjusting microphones 24 Vaddio HDBaseT with Cisco C20 7 admin login 15 Vaddio HDBaseT with Cisco C40 8 admin password 14 Vaddio HDBaseT with Cisco C60 8...
- Page 46 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface high-pass filter adjustment (microphones) 25 hostname 17 operating environment 41 importing a configuration 28 inactive sessions (web interface) 15 page 15-18, 20-30 indicator lights 39 Audio 21-27 information, equipment location 18 Diagnostics 30 initial device set-up 12-14 Help 30...
- Page 47 Complete Manual for the OneLINK Bridge Express AV Interface synchronizing audio with video 26 Room Labels page 18 speech lift (microphone setting) 24 Security page 15 static IP address 16-17 Streaming page 20 storage environment 41 System page 28-29 storing a configuration 28 Streaming page (web) 20 streaming settings 20 supported web browsers 11...
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