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SMP 401
Streaming Media Processor
User Guide
Streaming AV Product
68-3340-01, Rev. A
08 24

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  • Page 1 SMP 401 Streaming Media Processor User Guide Streaming AV Product 68-3340-01, Rev. A 08 24...
  • Page 2 Safety Instructions...
  • Page 3 Copyright www.extron.com © 2024 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 ®...
  • 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: WARNING: Potential risk of severe injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT : Risque potentiel de blessure grave ou de mort. CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury. ATTENTION : Risque de blessure mineure. ATTENTION: •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............................. 1 About this Guide ..............................1 About the SMP 401 ............................1 Extron LinkLicense ............................4 Licensed Third-party Software ...........................4 General Product Overview ..........................6 Input ................................6 Encoded Stream and Output ..........................6 File Storage ..............................8 Control Options ..............................8 Recordings ..............................8 Features ................................9 Installation .............................
  • Page 7 Protocols Used for Streaming ........................80 Streaming Playback Methods ..........................81 Streaming Capabilities and System Scalability ....................83 Obtaining the Stream URL from the SMP 401 .....................85 Playing a Pull Stream Using VLC Media Player ...................85 Playing a Push Stream Using Stream Announcement Protocol (SAP) ............86 Estimating Storage Requirements for a Recording ..................86...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction This section gives an overview of the user guide and describes the SMP 401 and its features. Topics that are covered include: • About this Guide • About the SMP 401 • Extron LinkLicense • Licensed Third-party Software •...
  • Page 9 IPCP PRO S1 xi Control POWER Ethernet 0.3A MAX Ethernet Tx Rx RTS CTS LAN / PoE Extron IPCP Pro S1 xi IPCP Pro xi Control Processor Figure 1. Typical SMP 401 Application with Recording and Streaming SMP 401 • Introduction...
  • Page 10 IPCP Pro xi Control Tx Rx RTS CTS Tx Rx POWER RELAYS eBUS IR/S 1A MAX V C G + V + S -S G Processor PWR OUT = 6W Figure 2. Typical SMP 401 Application with Virtual Inputs SMP 401 • Introduction...

  • Page 11: Extron Linklicense

    An Extron LinkLicense unlocks features that add convenience, expand system options, and enhance the capabilities of Extron products. Each LinkLicense can be purchased separately from the SMP and activated as the need arises. LinkLicense upgrades available for the SMP 401 include the following: • Enhanced Kaltura Features Upgrade —...
  • Page 12 Licensed Third-party Software Used in the SMP 401 Package License Package License freetype freetype license netsnmp Various BSD-like gnupg GPLv2+ nfs-utils GPLv2+ heirloom-mailx BSD-4c, Bellcore (base64), nginx BSD-2c OpenVision (imap_gssapi), RSA Data Security (md5), Network Working Group (hmac), MPLv1.1 (nss)

  • Page 13: General Product Overview

    Input The SMP 401 can accept up to three HDMI inputs up to 4K60 resolution. The SMP 401 12G-SDI is identical to the SMP 401 with the addition of the 12G/6G/3G/HD/SDI input. All models accept digital audio embedded on HDMI signals or analog audio input via captive screw connectors.
  • Page 14 RTSP or Record when maximum encoder ES/RTP Stream usage is reached. Stream - The SMP 401 supports independent audio Virtual Input2 selection per encoder. Virtual Input2 - Recordings can be RTSP or saved onto Internal SSD Record...

  • Page 15: File Storage

    File Storage Internal storage is available for storing files and recordings to be uploaded to a file server. The SMP 401 models have >400 GB internal, solid state storage. View the total drive space and remaining space on the System...

  • Page 16: Features

    Publish recordings Recording files can be saved in the SMP 401 internal SSD and on an optional connected USB drive. Recordings stored internally (not on a USB drive) can also be automatically uploaded to a network server folder. NOTES: •...
  • Page 17 Save files directly to thumb drives or external portable drives. • Ethernet and RS-232 monitoring and control — Control and monitor the SMP 401 in real-time using Extron control systems and third-party devices. Use SIS commands to query events, configurations, recording controls.
  • Page 18 HDCP visual confirmation — When HDCP encrypted content is transmitted to a non-HDCP compliant display, a full screen green or black signal is sent to the display for immediate visual confirmation that protected content cannot be viewed on that display. SMP 401 • Introduction...
  • Page 19 Front panel lockout — Ability to lock all front panel functions, menu functions only, or allow only recording transport controls. • Toolbelt Integration — Manage SMP 401 information, firmware, users, SSL Certificate, and SNMP controls with Toolbelt v2.24 or newer. •...

  • Page 20: Installation

    Mounting the SMP 401 The SMP 401 models are housed in a 1U high, full rack width metal enclosure that can sit on a table with the provided rubber feet or mounted using the attached rack mounts. Select a suitable mounting location, then...
  • Page 21 Optional FlexOS Applications on page 41). RESET button and LED — Press the button to reset the SMP 401. There are three reset modes to return the SMP to user-defined configuration settings or to return all settings back to factory defaults.

  • Page 22: Input Connections

    28). Audio output is selected from channel A, channel B, or a mix of both channel A and channel B. For the SMP 401 audio output is selected from channel B dual mono or a mix of both channel A and channel B dual mono.

  • Page 23: Rear Panel Reset

    RESET button. To select different reset modes, use a pointed stylus or small screwdriver to press and hold the RESET button when the SMP 401 is powered on or press and hold the RESET button while applying power to the SMP 401.
  • Page 24 3 seconds following the fifth press. the DHCP client is disabled. NOTES: • The DHCP Client toggle only applies to LAN A on the SMP 401. • By default DHCP is off for the LAN port and the unit uses a static IP address. •...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Operation

    USB ports to save recorded files. The storage device can be any standard external hard drive or USB flash drive formatted with a compatible file system. NOTE: The SMP 401 can detect and record to USB storage devices using exFAT, FAT32, VFAT long file name extensions, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 file systems, or NTFS-formatted storage volumes. For FAT32 USB storage, file sizes must be limited to 4 GB or the recording creates multiple 4 GB files.
  • Page 26 Navigation buttons — Press the ARROW UP, ARROW DOWN, ARROW LEFT, and ARROW RIGHT buttons for front panel menu navigation. NOTE: The buttons and controls on the SMP 401 can be locked so that configuration using the front panel is disabled (see Executive Mode Menu (Front Panel Lockout) on page 37).

  • Page 27: Power Up Procedure

    Optional FlexOS Applications on page 41). Power Up Procedure NOTE: Before powering the SMP 401, ensure that all necessary devices are connected properly. Devices do not need to be powered. Connect the power cord to a 100 to 240 VAC supply (see...

  • Page 28: Quick Access Menu

    Secondary Destination (Only available when Single & Backup record is selected) — Press ENTER or ARROW RIGHT to enter and select a secondary destination for recording: Auto, USBFront, USBRear, or USBRCP. 3. Press MENU to exit the submenu. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...

  • Page 29: Presets Menu

    IDR Interval Video Resolution Color Sampling Level NOTE: The SMP 401 does not encode 4096x2160 @ 15 and 3840x2160 @ 15. Encoding at 4K 30 4:2:2 is also not supported when using H.265/HEVC codec. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 30 Main NOTES: • *Default • ^Confidence default • Default record mode is video and audio. • The predefined encoder presets can be modified by the user. A factory reset returns all changes to original. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 31 Ch. B 16:9 Ch. A Ch. A Ch. B Ch. A 16:9 16:9 16:9 METADATA 16:9 METADATA METADATA, MORE METADATA Figure 18. Layout Presets NOTE: PBP = Picture Beside Picture PIP = Picture In Picture SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...

  • Page 32: Active Inputs Menu

    • HDMI 1360x768_60_LPCM 2-CH • Custom • HDMI 1366x768_59_LPCM 2-CH • Custom • HDMI 1400x1050_59_LPCM 2-CH • HDMI 1440x900_59_LPCM 2-CH Figure 20. Active Inputs Submenus Configure the physical and virtual inputs with this menu. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 33 4. Press MENU to go back to the Main Menu or press ARROW LEFT to go back to the Input 2 submenu. 5. Press ARROW LEFT again to go back to the Active Inputs submenu. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 34 HDMI 2-Ch 2560x1600 59 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 3840x2160 30 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 3840x2160 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch User Loaded Slot 1 User Loaded Slot 2 User Loaded Slot 3 *Default EDID SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...

  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    • • • • ChA + ChB 4. Press ENTER to confirm the audio source selection. 5. Press ARROW LEFT to go back to the Audio menu. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...

  • Page 36: Recording Menu

    Déconnecter un périphérique USB alors qu’un enregistrement y est effectué, peut engendrer une altération ou une perte de données. NOTE: The SMP 401 can detect and record to USB storage devices using exFAT, FAT32, VFAT long file name extensions, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4 file systems, or NTFS-formatted storage volumes. For FAT32 USB storage, file sizes must be limited to 4 GB or the recording creates multiple 4 GB files.

  • Page 37: System Overview Menu

    LCD Settings — Adjust the LCD backlight intensity, set the time to dim the LCD (Never or between 1 to 30 minutes), and set the time to turn the LCD off (never or between 5 and 60 minutes). SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 38 If DHCP is turned off, continue to scroll down to the IP, subnet mask, gateway and DNS1 to enter the correct addresses (see Change an address). NOTE: Manual reboot is required to apply the new settings. If needed, contact the network administrator for the correct information. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 39 Change Value ENTER Con rm All Changes previous menu. The Alarm table lists alarms generated by the SMP 401, what they mean, and how they are DNS 2 cleared. NOTE: Do not clear an alarm unless the issue has been resolved (see Monitor>Active <...
  • Page 40 V1 or V2 is selected but a connection cannot be A new stream URI is entered. established (failure to connect). • Successfully reconnect the stream. • V1 or V2 is selected but the SMP detects stream errors (stream package drop). SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 41 1. Press ENTER or ARROW RIGHT to enter the Reset submenu. A confirmation message appears before rebooting. 2. Press ARROW RIGHT or ARROW LEFT to select Reset or CANCEL to return to the previous menu. Reset starts right after the confirmation. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 42 Test Patterns Test patterns are an essential tool for configuration and troubleshooting. The SMP 401 offers six patterns: color bars, aspect ratio (1.33, 1.78, 1.85), crop, and crop with a sine wave. Device Actions Admin Clear Alarms LAN Setting View 1 >...
  • Page 43 2. Press ARROW DOWN or ARROW UP to scroll to a time of Never, 1 min, 2 mins, 3 mins, 4 mins, 5 mins, 10 mins, 15 mins, 20 mins, 25 mins, or 30 mins. 3. Press ENTER to select the desired time. 4. Press ARROW LEFT to return to the previous menu. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...

  • Page 44: Executive Mode Menu (Front Panel Lockout)

    Disabled (no lockout) Amber Amber Complete lock-out Amber Recording controls only Amber Menu lock-out Amber Amber Menu read-only Amber NOTE: Front panel buttons indicate the current input and record status regardless of executive mode. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...
  • Page 45 Recording Controls only — All front panel buttons are disabled except Record, Pause, Stop, and Mark. When a disabled button is pressed, the button blinks red three times, to indicate the button is not currently functional. SMP 401 • Front Panel Operations...

  • Page 46: Web-Based User Interface

    In order to view the SMP 401 embedded web pages, use one of the common web browers. To access the embedded web page user interface: 1. Connect a control PC to the LAN A or LAN B of the SMP 401, the front panel USB port, or to the same network shared by the SMP.

  • Page 47: Overview Of The Web-Based User Interface

    Overview of the Web-Based User Interface The SMP 401 pages are organized by function and further organized within those main functions within eight main tabs on the left side of the page. Admin can view all sections while User login can access the Dashbord and Media Controls.

  • Page 48: Flexos Applications

    This section provides basic information on each supplemental plug-in application (app) available for the SMP 401. When a FlexOS app is downloaded and installed via the Web UI, a user must have administrator privileges to access configure the settings. The apps are available to download on the SMP 401 product page at www.extron.com.

  • Page 49: Installing And Configuring Flexos Applications

    To configure an app on the SMP 401: 1. Once a FlexOS app has been installed on the SMP 401, navigate to the settings configuration page by clicking the Schedule Settings link within the FlexOS Apps pane, then click Continue in the dialog box.
  • Page 50 If the test failed, correct settings as needed, save them, then retest the connection. TIP: For further troubleshooting a failed test, see the user logs to find any error messages that might be useful (Monitor>Logs). SMP 401 • Flex I/O Applications...

  • Page 51: Remote Communication And Control

    The SMP 401 can be configured and controlled using SIS commands or embedded web pages. Configure and control the SMP 401 remotely via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) by connecting to the rear panel RS-232 port, LAN ports, or the front panel USB Config port of the SMP device.

  • Page 52: Establishing A Connection

    NOTE: Extron recommends leaving the default timeout at 5 minutes and periodically issuing the Query (Q) command to keep the connection active. If there are long idle periods, disconnect the socket and reopen the connection when another command must be sent. SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...

  • Page 53: Using Verbose Mode

    X1!] and SSH is X1!]] . SMP 401-initiated Messages The SMP 401 initiates messages under specific conditions. No response is required from the host. The SMP 401 initiated messages are listed here. © Copyright 2024, Extron, SMP 401, Vn.nn, 60–1825-01 Day, DD MMM YYYY HH:MM:SS ©...

  • Page 54: Error Responses

    ASCII to Hex Conversion NOTE: For commands and examples of computer or device responses used in this guide, the character “ ” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital letter “o”. SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...

  • Page 55: Symbol Definitions

    Audio bit rate — 64 X1& leading zeros. Commands using both X4% = GOP length — 1 to 300 (default = 30) must have both values = 0 or both set to non-zero. SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 56 X54$ = 0 = Recording disabled X50% = Stream name — Up to 16 alphanumeric characters, a 1 = Single recording enabled hyphen (-), or underscore ( _ ) 2 = Dual recording enabled SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 57 52 = Mix audio of ChA and ChB X56* = Confidence audio output preset — 65 = Off 66 = ChB audio only 67 = ChA audio only 38 = Mix audio of ChA and ChB SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 58 Deleted (to recover disk space 9 = SCHEDULE_RECORD_FAILED - Recording Failed (package corrupted) 10 = SCHEDULE_ARCHIVE_NOMETHOD - No Transfer Method Defined 11 = SCHEDULE_RECORD_SKIPPED - Transfer Skipped 200 = SCHEDULE_PACKAGE_RESCHED - Transfer Rescheduled (one time) SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...

  • Page 59: Command And Response Tables

    = active and = inactive. Query Archive1 encoder < >*< >,< > DefaultPreset# DefaultPresetName SelectedPreset# presets *< > SelectedPresetName Query Archive2 encoder < >*< >,< > DefaultPreset# DefaultPresetName SelectedPreset# presets *< > SelectedPresetName SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 60 (-). The first character must be an alpha character. The last character must not be a minus. X10) SMP-401-07-8C-EC = Default name Combination of model name and last three pairs of MAC address (Example: SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 61 The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set to the device serial number. In the event of a complete system reset, the passwords convert to the default, which is extron (see Password and Security Settings on page 59 to change a password). SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 62 X57^ Disable SFTP port * 0PMAP Pmap E • * 00000 X57^ View SFTP port map PMAP port# KEY: X57^ 1 = LAN A 2 = LAN B = NIC (network Interface Card) SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 63 Disable SNMP access Disable SNMP access. E0SNMP SnmpE*0 X( ] View SNMP state View the SNMP access setting. ESNMP KEY: X( = Enable/disable 0 = Off or disable (default 1 = On or enable SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 64 = Hardware MAC address 00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx = Port timeout In tens of seconds, zero padded 1 to 65000 (default: 00030 = 300 seconds) X57^ = NIC (network Interface Card) LAN A = LAN B SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 65 X53)] X52( X53) Set layout button on RCP RCPL Rcpl E X52( X53)] Query layout RCPL Rcpl KEY: X53) = User/Encoder/Layout Preset Number 1 to 34 X52( = Layout ID 1 to 7 SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 66 Delete Recording Event and Files by DB_ID X59@ X59@] Delete recording event and If the DB_ID is not found, the RCDR RcdrZ file response is E28. KEY: X59@ = Delete recording by DB_ID Valid DB_ID number (integer) SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 67 02 = Follow (the input is displayed in its native aspect ratio) 03 = Fit (the input is zoomed in to fill the entire output raster while maintaining its aspect ratio) X50! = Input number 1 to 5 SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 68 Verbose 2/3 mode Inf35 * HH:MM:SS KEY: X50! = Input number 1 to 5 X54@ = Recording destination auto internal usbfront usbrear usbrcp X54^ = Recorder status stopped setup recording paused SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 69 Unsolicited response Schedule is refreshed. TrgrS Remove Schedule Remove scheduled recording All future recording events are XTRGR TrgrX events removed from the unit. Unsolicited response Schedule is refreshed. TrgrX SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 70 Up to 127 alpha-numeric characters. All metadata values are cleared to be ready for the next data. Metadata cannot be updated once the recording starts. New metadata is applied to the next recording. SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 71 X50#] View encoder mode for 3 ENCM Archive3 KEY: X50# = Encoding mode 0 = None 1 = Composite 2 = Channel A (Default for Archive2) 3 = Channel B (Default for Archive3) SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 72 X51$ = Encoder/Streaming preset name Up to 16 characters X51% = Json string of recording profile parameters (for example: {“id”:1,”name”;”RECORD PROFILE 01”, “contributor”:”Contributor1”, “coverage”;”Coverage1”, Presentor1..}) X53) = User/Encoder/Layout Preset Number 1 to 32 SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 73 * <multicast IP>STRM StrmA * <multicast IP> address View virtual input multicast X59% STRM <multicast IP> IP address KEY: X59% = Virtual input 1 = Virtual input 1 2 = Virtual input 2 SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 74 Decrease height of the window. − VSIZ Vsiz View X50@ X61#] View current setting. VSIZ KEY: X50@ = Output channel 01 = A 02 = B X61# = Vertical size 00064 to 08192 (5-digit response). SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 75 = Username Up to 16 characters X50) = Stream selection 1 = Archive 1 2 = Archive 2 3 = Archive 3 4 = Confidence 5 = Virtual 1 6 = Virtual 2 SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 76 3 = High = Output mode 1 = Video and audio 2 = Video only X50) = Encoder 1 = Archive 1 2 = Archive 2 3 = Archive 3 4 = Confidence SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 77 Preview HDMI Output Refresh Rate Set preview output refresh E X4* X4*] RATE Rate rate X4*] View output refresh rate RATE KEY: X4* = Output refresh rate 1 = 60 Hz (default) 2 = 50 Hz SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 78 0 = No sink/source detected 1 = HDCP detected 2 = Sink/source detected but no HDCP X51@ = HDCP notification 0 = Off (mute output to black) 1 = On (green HDCP notification-screen, default) SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 79 The EDID file is a .bin file, carrying 128 or 256 bytes of binary data. KEY: X6& = EDID User loaded slots = EDID number EDID Values table on page 75 X50! = Input number 1 to 3 SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 80 60003 = Encoder 1 Output (Right) 60004 = Encoder 2 Output (Left) 60005 = Encoder 2 Output (Right) 60006 = Encoder 3 Output (Left) 60007 = Encoder 3 Output (Right) 60008 = Confidence Output (Left) 60009 = Confidence Output (Right) SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 81 Mic 1 Set phantom Power status Z 40003 * DsZ 40003 * on Mic 2 View phantom power status Z40003AU on Mic 2 KEY: X( = Enable/disable 0 = Disabled (default) 1 = Enabled SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...
  • Page 82 2-Ch 2560x1600 59 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 3840x2160 30 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch 3840x2160 60 Hz HDTV HDMI 2-Ch User Loaded Slot 1 User Loaded Slot 2 User Loaded Slot 3 * Default SMP 401 • Remote Communication and Control...

  • Page 83: Reference Information

    The SMP 401 includes rubber feet (not installed). For tabletop use, attach a self-adhesive rubber foot to each corner on the bottom of the unit. Rack Mounting For rack mounting using the included rack mounts, do not install the rubber feet. Mount the SMP 401 using the attached rack mounts. SMP 401 • Reference Information...
  • Page 84 UL Rack Mounting Guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the SMP 401 in a rack: CAUTION: • Elevated operating ambient temperature — If the unit installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment can be greater than room ambient temperature.

  • Page 85: Supported File Types, Drive Formats, Browsers, And Browser Plugins

    The png and font file can also be added from the corresponding section on the Web UI. Drive Formats The SMP 401 supports exFAT, FAT32, NTFS, and VFAT long file names, EXT2, EXT3 and EXT4 formats for USB drives that are used for file storage.

  • Page 86: Multicast Ip Addressing For Multiple Smp 401 Installations

    Multicast IP Addressing for Multiple SMP 401 Installations When multiple SMP 401 devices are installed in a system (when the multicast address is used for push or pull streaming) the streams are managed by the SMP to avoid conflicts.

  • Page 87: Streaming Method Overview

    The SMP 401 uses a variety of streaming protocols to send data to a multicast group. Using multicasting, the SMP 401 does not need to know the IP address of the devices viewing the stream. This allows a large number of users to view the data simultaneously while using bandwidth efficiently.

  • Page 88: Streaming Playback Methods

    In the figure above, n represents an unspecified number of additional streams. Streaming Playback Methods Streams from the SMP 401 can be viewed using various playback methods. NOTE: The procedures presented in the following sections use a Microsoft Windows operating system and version 2.0.2 of VLC media player.
  • Page 89 #3 If no requests are received, Stream Viewing no stream is broadcast. Viewing device #3 device #4 Viewing Additional device #4 devices Additional Figure 47. Pull Streaming devices SMP 401 • Reference Information...

  • Page 90: Streaming Capabilities And System Scalability

    For ES/RTP, SAP is available in Video only stream mode. Streaming Capabilities and System Scalability The following tables detail the streaming capabilities of the SMP 401. Data for the tables was obtained through laboratory testing using optimal bandwidth conditions and can vary depending on the selected video bit rate.
  • Page 91 Archive Pull Streaming Method = Unicast RTP Push Stream Method The number of push unicast streams is one per encoder. The SMP 401 supports up to three Archive and one Confidence streaming, plus two virtual input re-streaming. Available Multicast Streams The SMP 401 uses the IGMP multicast protocol to push or pull streams.

  • Page 92: Obtaining The Stream Url From The Smp 401

    2. Open a web browser. 3. Enter the IP address of the SMP 401 into the browser address field (the default IP address for the LAN A port is 192.168.253.254 and the default IP address for the LAN B port is 192.168.254.254).

  • Page 93: Playing A Push Stream Using Stream Announcement Protocol (Sap)

    Estimating Storage per Recording Hour It is necessary to know the video and audio bit rates configured in the Extron SMP 401. For these examples, the calculations assume that the bit rates remain constant during the recording; if you are using VBR (variable bit rate, which is the default) then the actual bit rates are often lower than this estimate.

  • Page 94: Front Panel Menu Diagrams

    Recalled Preset USBFront USBRear Sec. Destination Sec. Destination Sec. Destination menu Continues Auto Network USBFront USBRear USBRCP SMP 401 • Reference Information System Overview SMP 401 Main Menu Today’s Events > Today’s Events Eng101 08:00-08:30 Recording > System Overview Storage...

  • Page 95: Front Panel Menu Diagrams (System Overview And Executive Mode)

    MENU Executive Mode Selected Selected Mode M A RK > Mode menu Selected Mode Disabled Menu Read-Only Disabled continues Complete Lock-Out Press and hold Recording Controls Only MENU & MARK for 3 seconds Menu Lock-Out SMP 401 • Reference Information...

  • Page 96: Front Panel Menu Diagrams (Admin)

    30 mins 3 mins 15 mins Turn Off LCD Turn Off LCD After Turn Off LCD After After menu Never 20 mins continues 5 mins 30 mins 10 mins 45 mins 15 mins 60 mins SMP 401 • Reference Information...

  • Page 97: Extron Warranty

    Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.

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