Extron electronics SMP 351 User Manual page 15

Manage AV recordings using Extron Streaming Content Manager — SCM
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prepares recording packages that offer an enhanced playback experience from the
Extron Media Player (EMP). SCM manages users and groups, and transfers recording
packages to a rights-managed storage directory.
• HDCP-compliant input and output signal management — Encrypted signals can
be viewed on compliant displays connected to the SMP 351 loop through, but cannot
be streamed or recorded. A green signal is presented at non-compliant destinations.
• HDMI output with audio — Presents a preview of the blended source layout that is
recorded or streamed with mixed, HDMI-embedded stereo audio. Mixed analog stereo
audio is also available.
HDMI-embedded stereo audio or analog stereo input and output signal support
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— Digital and analog audio signals are supported on the input channels and the output
channel.
Audio mixing and DSP functionality — Produces a quality audio experience without
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requiring the use of external mixing and DSP equipment.
• Directly compatible with Opencast Matterhorn — Integrate scheduling and
publishing of recorded media directly to the Opencast Matterhorn open source content
management system.
Compatible with third party content management systems — Manually upload
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recordings to systems such as Kaltura, iTunes-U, Blackboard LMS, SharePoint,
CaptionSync, YouTube, Moodle, and RSS feed.
Schedule recordings using iCalendar — Configure recording schedules on the
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SMP 351 by importing iCalendar files manually or automatically.
• Uploadable Extron FlexOS applications — Upload applications that use the four
digital I/O ports to control and manage devices used in the AV presentation environment
for recording or streaming applications.
RS-232, Ethernet, and digital I/O control ports — Interface with control systems,
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sensors, or external devices used in the AV presentation environment.
• Supports source resolutions up to 1920x1200, including HDTV 1080p/60 — The
SMP 351 supports a wide range of input resolutions, from standard definition up to the
resolutions commonly used for computer video and HDTV.
• Standards-based H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video compression — The SMP 351
supports use of the Baseline, Main, or High Profiles at Levels 4.x, or 3.x providing the
ability to optimize video coding for use with various types of applications and decoding
devices.
• Channel A buffered input loop-through — Channel A input connectors include a
buffered loop-through, for easy integration into new or legacy systems without the need
for additional AV equipment such as distribution amplifiers.
• Auto-Image setup — When activated, the unit automatically analyzes the incoming
video signal and then automatically adjusts sizing, centering, and filtering to optimize
image quality. This can save time and effort in fine tuning displayed images.
• Recording layout presets simplify control — The SMP 351 provides 16 standard or
customizable presets that specify the size and positioning of AV sources and metadata,
simplifying management and selection of layouts from the front panel or an external
control system.
Encoding presets for quick recall of specific compression settings — The
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SMP 351 provides 16 standard or customizable presets for saving specific encoding
settings such as H.264 profile, resolution, GOP, and bit rate session management
configurations. Users can quickly switch between these presets to support different
applications.
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