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68-2238-01 Rev. B
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  • Page 1 User Guide Streaming AV Products SMP 351 Streaming Media Processor 68-2238-01 Rev. B 04 15...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Инструкция по технике безопасности • Русский WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Данный символ, , если указан alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the на...
  • Page 3 “Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website. Copyright © 2015 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved. Trademarks All trademarks mentioned in this guide are the properties of their respective owners. The following registered trademarks ®...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: 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. Software Commands Commands are written in the fonts shown here: ^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Status Menu ..........43 ............ 1 Exit Menu ............. 43 About this Guide ..........1 Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) .... 44 About the SMP 351 ..........1 Alarms .............. 45 Suggested PC Requirements ......2 Licensed Third-party Software ......3 Web-Based User Interface ......
  • Page 6 System Settings ......... 112 Reference Information ....... 183 Live View Settings ........123 Mounting the SMP 351 ........183 Advanced Features ........125 Tabletop Use ..........183 File Management ..........129 Furniture Mounting........183 Expanding Folders to View File Lists ... 130 Table or Wall Mounting ........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • Features About this Guide This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the SMP 351 and SMP 351 3G-SDI. In this guide: • "SMP" or "SMP 351" refers to either model. Where a difference occurs, it will be noted. •...

  • Page 8: Suggested Pc Requirements

    Figure 1. Typical SMP 351 Application Suggested PC Requirements The suggested PC requirements to access the default Web pages of the SMP 351 are listed below. • Hardware 2.0 GHz Dual-Core processor • • Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP or higher • ®...

  • Page 9: Licensed Third-Party Software

    Licensed Third-party Software The following table lists the licensed third-party software used by the SMP 351. NOTE: Licensed third-party software used by the SMP 351 is subject to change without notice. Licensed Third-party Software Used in the SMP 351 Package License Package License ExtJS 4 Sencha Commercial License Linux-PAM...
  • Page 10 Licensed Third-party Software Used in the SMP 351 Package License Package License ifplugd GPLv2 psmisc GPLv2 iostat Artistic-2.0 jpeg-turbo jpeg-license (BSD-3c-like) python Python software foundation license v2, others kmod LGPLv2.1 qjson LGPLv2.1 libassuan LGPLv2.1 LGPLv2.1 with exceptions libcgicc LGPLv2.1 LGPL libcurl LGPLv2.1 libdaemon LGPLv2.1...

  • Page 11: General Product Overview

    The SMP 351 can accept up to three HDMI inputs, one component or composite video input. The SMP 351 3G-SDI is identical to the SMP 351 except that it includes the 3G/HD/ SDI input (input 5). Both models accept digital audio embedded on HDMI signals or analog audio input via captive screw connectors.

  • Page 12: File Storage

    File Storage Internal storage is available for storing background image files and storing recordings that will be uploaded to a file server. Two USB ports (one on the front panel, one on the rear panel) provide a connection for portable, user-provided USB drives for storing recordings. Background image files provided by a user can be uploaded to the SMP or imported from a network attached storage drive, if the unit is connected to a LAN (see Add a Network...
  • Page 13 Make a recording The SMP 351 creates recordings by: • Scaling and arranging the content from one or both AV input channels (A and B) and the optional background .png file as defined by the selected layout preset (see Layout presets on page 99) •...

  • Page 14: Features

    Record to internal and USB storage simultaneously — Enable dual recording from the embedded web pages, and the SMP 351 can save a copy of the recording to the internal SSD drive and an identical copy to the selected USB storage drive.
  • Page 15 Define specific storage destinations for recorded data — Configure the SMP 351 • to save recordings to specific storage directories based on the user environment or application requirements. • Manage AV recordings using Extron Streaming Content Manager — SCM prepares recording packages that offer an enhanced playback experience from the Extron Media Player (EMP).
  • Page 16 Encoding presets for quick recall of specific compression settings — The • SMP 351 provides 16 standard or customizable presets for saving specific encoding settings such as H.264 profile, resolution, GOP (group of pictures) length, and bit rate session management configurations. Users can quickly switch between these presets to support different applications.
  • Page 17 EDID Minder automatically manages EDID communication between connected • devices — EDID Minder automatically manages EDID communications between devices, ensuring use of optimal signal formats. • Audio input gain and attenuation — Gain or attenuation can be adjusted for each input signal to eliminate noticeable differences when switching between sources, or adjusting audio levels for the output stream.

  • Page 18: Installation

    Figure 3. SMP 351 Rear Panel (SMP 351 3G-SDI shown) 100-240 VAC IEC connector for power input 3G/HD/SDI input card (input 5), SMP 351 3G-SDI only Type A USB connector for external storage 3.5 mm, 5-pole captive screw connector for channel B analog stereo audio input...

  • Page 19: Power Connection

    AUDIO adapter) source device to input 4. HDMI Serial digital video input 5 (SMP 351 3G-SDI only) – Connect a 3G/HD/SDI video signal to this BNC connector. Channel B analog audio input – Connect a balanced or unbalanced stereo line level audio device to this 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector.

  • Page 20: Output Connections

    Output Connections HDMI loop-thru output – Connect an HDMI (or DVI with suitable adapter) display device to the HDMI Loop Thru connector to view the selected input 1 or input 2. Audio loop output – Connect a balanced or unbalanced stereo line level audio device to this 5-pole, 3.5 mm captive screw connector (see figure on page 12).

  • Page 21: Control System And External Device Connections

    Control System and External Device Connections The SMP 351 can be configured and controlled from the Remote RS-232 port (see figure 3, on page 12) or the front panel USB mini-B Config port (see figure page 18) using SIS commands and DataViewer via Telnet port 23. A standard Web browser can be used for control and configuration from the LAN port.

  • Page 22: Smp 351 Rear Panel Reset

    Mode 1 RESET RESET Press and hold Apply power Release Reset button. the Reset button. to the SMP 351. Release, then immediately Mode 4 press and release again. Reset LED flashes twice. Reset LED flashes, then goes off. RESET RESET...
  • Page 23 SMP 351 Reset Modes Mode Activation Result Purpose and Notes Hold in the recessed rear The SMP 351 reverts to the factory Use mode 1 to revert to panel reset button while default firmware for a single power the factory default firmware applying power to the unit.

  • Page 24: Front Panel Operation

    SMP 351 Power Up Procedure • • Front Panel Menu Operation Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) • Front Panel Features CHANNEL A AUDIO SMP 351 ADJUST LAYO UT MENU PRESENTATION CAPTURE RECORDER PR ES ET CHANNEL B 3 4 5 USB STORAGE...
  • Page 25 Input selection — Press these buttons to select inputs associated with the rear panel input connections. Channel A – Press the corresponding button to select HDMI input 1 or 2. If analog • audio (instead of embedded audio) is selected for an input, Channel A analog audio is output with the video.
  • Page 26 Menu Navigation (MENU and NEXT) – Lights amber (unless menu lockout is enabled). Press to access and navigate the configuration and control menus and submenus. NOTE: The menu button blinks red when there is an active alarm (see Alarms page 45). MENU —...

  • Page 27: Layout Presets

    Layout presets define which input or inputs are selected and where they are placed on the output screen. There are 12 preconfigured and 4 user presets for custom layout configurations. CHANNEL A SMP 351 AUDIO ADJUST LAYO U T MENU...

  • Page 28: Smp 351 Power Up Procedure

    (and when the device is not being configured or has an active alarm), the default display cycle is on the LCD display. EXTRON EXTRON Power sec. ELECTRONICS SMP 351 FW V1.00 Default Display Cycle sec. In#1 1024x768@60 sec. ARCHIVE 2.0 MB...

  • Page 29: Menu Overview

    TIME REMAIN shows the time remaining for an active scheduled recording. EXTRON 351 FW V1.00 Default Display Cycle In#1 1024x768@60 ARCHIVE 2.0 MB sec. In#3 720p@60 1280x720@10 fps SMP 351 sec. ITIALIZING 2 sec. 2 sec. sec. TIME REMAIN TIME RECORD on shown in the default display cycle differs HH:MM:SS HH:MM:SS ctive input and the type of video signal.

  • Page 30: Presets Menu

    Presets Menu The presets menu allows the user to save or recall encoder and user presets. From the default menu, press MENU to cycle to the Presets menu. Press NEXT to enter the submenus. Press NEXT to advance to the relevant submenu: Recall or Save. Within the submenu, use the ADJUST controls to select the preset, then press NEXT to recall or save the selection.
  • Page 31 Default encoder presets The first nine encoder presets are predefined. Preset 3 is the default value for the Archive Encoder. Preset 9 is the default value for the Confidence Encoder. Preset Preset Resolution Video Frame Audio Bit Rate H.264 H.264 Name Bit Rate Rate...
  • Page 32 To save a user preset from the front panel: From the Picture Control menu, configure the selected input as desired (see Input Configuration Menu on page 34). Press MENU to cycle through the main menus to the Presets menu. Press NEXT to cycle to the User Save submenu. Rotate the left ( ) ADJUST knob to select the input.

  • Page 33: Picture Control Menu

    Picture Control Menu PICTURE Menu Menu CONTROL The Picture Control menu includes all picture settings like color, tint, brightness, and contrast of the picture. It allows the user to adjust horizontal and vertical window CHANNEL SELECT <A> ON positioning along with horizontal and vertical window size Rotate either to select a for the selected input (see Layout Presets...
  • Page 34 Picture size The Size submenu is used to set the horizontal and vertical size of the active video for the selected input. To use this submenu: • Rotate the left ( ) ADJUST knob to change the horizontal size of the video for the selected input.

  • Page 35: Record And Stream Configuration Menu

    Record and Stream Configuration Menu This menu allows the user to configure RECORD/STREAM the archive (recording) and confidence CONFIGURATION encodes. ENCODER ENCODER -OR- <CONFIDENCE> Use either ADJUST knob to change the <ARCHIVE> Rotate either to Rotate either to selections. Press NEXT to enter changes select encoder type.
  • Page 36 Record To (archive only) The Record To submenu is available when the encoder selection is Archive and encoder mode is Recording On. This submenu allows you to define the drive the recorded video is stored to in Single Recording mode. When Dual Recording is enabled, the recording files are saved in the internal SSD drive and the external USB destination selected on the Web page Setting the default recording destination (see...
  • Page 37 Streaming Streaming is available in both archive and confidence encodes. Streaming can be ON (enabled) or OFF. When streaming is enabled, the STREAM METHOD, STREAM PROTOCOL, and MULTICAST or DESTINATION IP submenus are available. The appropriate submenus are displayed depending on the previous submenu selection. In the menus and submenus MULTI refers to a multicast protocol and UNI refers to unicast.
  • Page 38 Destination IP for push streaming When push streaming is selected, the DESTINATION IP address must be entered. Enter the DESTINATION IP address: Rotate the left ( ) ADJUST knob to select the octet. Rotate the right ( ) ADJUST knob to change the address. Output mode When the Archive encoder is selected an option is provided to output audio and video or video only.
  • Page 39 Frame Rate (video) Archive and confidence encodes have independent frame rate settings. This menu provides a frame rate selection (frames per second) from the following list: • 30 (default) • 12.5 • • • • • • Frame rates are selected separately for the archive and confidence encoder configurations. Bit Rate (Video) Archive and confidence encodes have independent video bit rate settings.

  • Page 40: Input Configuration Menu

    Input Configuration Menu This menu allows the user to configure each of the five inputs. NOTE: The Input Configuration submenus are input specific. Depending on the input NOTE: The Input Configuration submenus are input type, not all submenus (shown in gray on subsequent pages) are available. specific.

  • Page 41: Aspect Ratio

    INPUT SELECT <1> Rotate either to select input. INPUT #[3] <AUTO DETECT> Rotate either to Signal sampling configuration select the input format. Signal sampling optimizes the input signal for the (3) H START currently selected input. The signal sampling settings <128>...
  • Page 42 Aspect Ratio Screen Appearance Description The input format passes unchanged. A 4x3 format (represented by the red block on the left) remains at its original aspect ratio. The vertical dimension fills, but not the horizontal FOLLOW dimension of the output or recording. Letter box or pillar bars can be applied based on the horizontal and vertical size settings (see Picture Control Menu...
  • Page 43 Rotate to adjust TTL pixel width. Rotate to adjust phase. ASPECT RATIO IN[1] <FILL> Rotate either to select an aspect ratio for the EDID on HDMI connectors selected input. EDID emulation is available on HDMI inputs 1, 2 and 4. By default, all EDID INPUT #[1] three custom EDIDs are set to 720p @ 60 Hz, 2-channel audio.

  • Page 44: Background Recall Menu

    ASPECT RATIO IN[1] start pixel. <FILL> Rotate to adjust the vertical start pixel. Rotate either to select an aspect ratio for the (3) H ACTIVE selected input. <1024> <0768> EDID INPUT #[1] Rotate to adjust Horizontal Active pixel <720p_60_2ch> width. Rotate to adjust Vertical Active pixel height.

  • Page 45: Advanced Configuration Menu

    Advanced Configuration Menu The following flowchart provides an overview of the ADVANCED Menu Menu Advanced Configuration menu. Options include CONFIG Auto-Image (on or off), Auto Memory (on or off), HDMI preview out resolution, test patterns, record drive location limiter, IN<1> AUTO IMAGE device reboot, and factory reset to defaults.

  • Page 46: Test Patterns

    IN<1> AUTO IMAGE <OFF> Rotate to select input. Rotate to toggle on or off. PREVIEW HDMI OUT <1280X720@60Hz> Auto Memory Rotate either to select a resolution. Auto Memory is enabled on all inputs by default. It should only AUTO MEMORY be disabled if the user desires to have a source applied to the <ON>...
  • Page 47 ADVANCED Menu Menu CONFIG IN<1> AUTO IMAGE <OFF> Rotate to select input. Rotate to toggle on or off. Universal OSD – This pattern consists of a small, translucent, gray rectangle with • white text overlaid atop the source video content. It appears in the upper left of PREVIEW HDMI OUT <1280X720@60Hz>...

  • Page 48: Comm Settings (View And Edit) Menu

    Comm Settings (View and Edit) Menu Press and hold VIEW COMM INPUT 5 + NEXT SETTINGS The two Comm Settings menus provide a status of the for 3 seconds. current serial port and IP settings for the communications ports. A hidden menu allows changes to the settings. “Hidden”...

  • Page 49: Status Menu

    Status Menu The STATUS menu contains read-only EXIT MENU? STATUS PRESS NEXT submenus that show the current unit status including active alarms, recording file names, free space and total internal and external drive ALARM STATUS [NONE, HDCP, VIDEO...] capacity, and bit rates for archive and confidence streams.

  • Page 50: Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes)

    Front Panel Lockout (Executive Modes) To prevent accidental changes to settings, press MENU and MARK simultaneously for 3 seconds to enable front panel lockout mode. The menu system returns to the default menu within 10 seconds. Executive mode begins in mode 1. Rotate either ADJUST knob to cycle to mode 2, then mode 3, and mode 4 (Executive mode off).

  • Page 51: Alarms

    Alarms The front panel alarms display lists alerts for events as determined in the Web page (see Alarms on page 142). The following table lists alarms generated by the SMP 351, what they mean, and how they are cleared. NOTE: All active alarms can be manually cleared by an administrator via the Web page. Alarm Alarm Generated Alarm Cleared...
  • Page 52 Alarm Alarm Generated Alarm Cleared NTP Sync Loss • If the SMP attempts to automatically The NTP Sync succeeds without retries for sync with the configured NTP server and a period of five synchronization attempts. fails the primary and retry attempts. If the SMP fails multiple manual sync •...

  • Page 53: Web-Based User Interface

    Web-Based User Interface This section provides information about: Overview of the Web-Based User Interface • • Accessing the Web-Based User Interface • Page Overview Logging Out and Logging In • • AV Controls Panel Recording Controls • • Scheduled Events •...

  • Page 54: Web Browser Requirements

    These Web pages provide the following features: • Ability to fully configure the SMP 351 • Ability to import a schedule or create ad hoc recordings • Remote control and active monitoring of the SMP 351 • A small embedded video window to view the AV content that is being recorded and streamed •...

  • Page 55: Page Overview

    Page Overview The SMP 351 Web pages are organized by function and further organized within the main functions. Tabs The Web pages in the SMP 351 are grouped within five main tabs at the top of the screen: Figure 21. Five Main Function Tabs Recording Controls (see Recording Controls on page 60) —...
  • Page 56 Sub-tabs can be hidden to fit the information into the available screen width. To access sub-tabs within the Configuration tab, click the tab scroll arrow buttons (see figure 23, ) on each side of the sub-tabs to move the sub-tabs right and left. Figure 23.
  • Page 57 NOTE: For some pages, the last-selected view is maintained for each page within the SMP 351 Web pages. If you navigate away from one page to a different tab or page, then return to the page, the display appears as it did before you left that page. For pages with many panes, the panes automatically collapse each time you leave and return to the page.

  • Page 58: Logging Out And Logging In

    Logging Out and Logging In To change roles (from administrator to user, or user to administrator) or user accounts, log out of the embedded Web pages. The user or administrator status is displayed in the upper right corner of all Web pages: The Logout button appears only if one or more passwords is active.
  • Page 59 Enter username and password for http://192.168.193.182 Figure 27. Firefox Authentication Dialog Figure 28. Windows Authentication Dialog Enter the appropriate user or administrator user name and corresponding password into the fields. Click Log In or OK. The embedded webpage opens. SMP 351 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 60: Av Controls Panel

    AV Controls Panel The AV Controls panel is available on every page and within all tab views. Located along the left side of the pages, this panel makes it possible to easily control a recording, see a thumbnail view of the recorded and output video, swap video content between windows, select different inputs, and mute or unmute the AV output.
  • Page 61 Progress bar A progress bar ( ) below the recording control buttons is a horizontal bar graph that shows Input 1 how much recording time has elapsed and, if it is a scheduled session rather than an ad hoc Input 2 recording, how long the presentation is expected to last.

  • Page 62: Start An Ad Hoc Recording

    Click a mute button to unmute the selection. When unmuted, the button changes from red to gray. NOTE: If the SMP 351 loses its network connection, the connection to its embedded Web pages is lost. You may receive a notice of connection failure, but there is no status indication for disconnection.
  • Page 63 If not set for restricted mode, a drop-down list of the storage locations is available. Select a storage option (see figure on the previous page) from the Primary Storage Location: drop-down list to specify where the recorded file will be stored. Auto —...
  • Page 64 In dual mode, the recording is always saved to the internal drive as the primary storage location. Only the secondary location can be selected. If the unit is set to restricted mode, you can select only from front panel USB drives •...
  • Page 65 Select presets for the archive encoding (the stored recording) from the corresponding drop-down list (see figure 29,on page 56, ). For details on encoding presets, see Encoder Settings and Layout Presets Overview on page 90. Archive Encoding Preset Options 1080p High 480p High Confidence 1080p Low...

  • Page 66: Recording Controls

    Recording Controls page displays information about the active inputs and the output Recording Controls signal, the presentation event currently in progress, and a list of upcoming presentations. Information on this page updates every few seconds. Contents of this page are read-only and are displayed for all users.

  • Page 67: Stream Urls

    Stream URLs This panel displays the URLs (addresses) for each encoded stream: Archive (recording) and Confidence (preview window). rtsp://192.168.157.162/extron1 rtsp://192.168.157.162/extron3 Figure 31. Recording Controls, Stream URLs Storage Information The storage information table below the Stream URL panel (also available in the File Management page) displays the names of the available connected storage devices, their locations (internal, USB front panel port, USB rear panel port), total capacity, and amount of used and available storage space.

  • Page 68: System Inputs And Outputs

    System Inputs and Outputs This panel displays information about the names, resolutions, refresh rates, HDCP status, and audio status for the two active inputs. It also displays the resolution, refresh rate, and HDCP status of the archive stream. Figure 33. Recording Controls, System Input and Output Information If the currently selected screen layout features the signal from only one channel at a time (such as the Fullscreen A or Fullscreen B layouts), a note is displayed on-screen that the...

  • Page 69: Current Event

    Current Event This panel displays information about the in-progress presentation. It includes: • Current date and time • Elapsed recording time Labels specific to the presentation content (name of the presenter, course name and • section, presentation title) — These labels are created during schedule setup or when an ad hoc recording (see Start an Ad Hoc Recording on page 56) is started via the...

  • Page 70: Scheduled Events

    Scheduled Events The Scheduled Events page lists all presentations (in-progress events, upcoming scheduled events, and presentations that have already taken place) in a calendar format. Events are listed by date and title. You can see a detailed view about each specific event from this page.

  • Page 71: Re-Upload Files To A Server

    NOTE: The text shown in the Location: field is the location name specified in Configuration > System Settings > Unit Identification. The status of the recording, indicated near the bottom of the dialog, can include options such as: Recording Scheduled •...

  • Page 72: Delete A Recording

    To delete a recording from the Event Details dialog box: Click the Scheduled Events tab at the top of the SMP 351 embedded web page to open the calendar. In the calendar, locate and double-click on the recording you want to delete. The Event Details dialog box opens.

  • Page 73: Configuration Overview

    Configuration Overview The nine pages within the Configuration tab contain the core controls needed during initial setup or for upgrading the unit and restoring a configuration. They make it possible for a user logged in as an administrator to set up how to obtain presentation schedules, configure basic AV input settings, output video test patterns for setup, configure output stream settings and presets, set up AV encoding and presets, select or configure layouts and layout presets, set passwords, set up notices and alarms, select...

  • Page 74: Schedule Settings

    Schedule Settings The Schedule Settings page within Configuration allows a user with administrator privileges to choose how to obtain presentation schedules and, if appropriate, import calendars or connect to an Opencast server scheduling system. Scheduling must be set up using this page. It cannot be set up via the front panel. To open this page, click the Configuration tab at the top of the SMP 351 embedded Web pages and then click the Schedule Settings tab on the second tier of tabs.
  • Page 75 iCalendar event schedule importing To import an iCalendar or .ics event schedule on a one-time basis: From the Schedule Settings page, select Manually import iCalendar one time. The Active Schedule Source dialog opens. Active Schedule Source You are about to switch scheduling sources. All existing scheduled events will be deleted from the device’s calendar, and only events from the new scheduling source will be available.
  • Page 76 Import iCalendar schedules periodically To import iCalendar event schedules automatically from an FTP server on a recurring basis: From the Schedule Settings page, select the Import iCalendar data periodically radio button or click the Periodic Calendar Import tab. The Active Schedule Source dialog box opens. Active Schedule Source You are about to switch scheduling sources.
  • Page 77 Scheduling with an Opencast server To use an Opencast server to import event schedules automatically on an ongoing basis: Install and set up the Opencast server system. Write down the Opencast server system security digest user name and password, and the public URL of the Opencast server system in the form of the server IP address or fully qualified domain name and port number.
  • Page 78 In the Capture Agent Name: field, enter the SMP 351 unit name to appear on the Opencast server list of capture agents. By default, this is the same as the location name of the SMP 351 as set up in the System Name field within the Unit Identification panel (see Setting the system (unit) name and location on page 113).
  • Page 79 Files:true where x = total number of m4v files in the recording. For example, the SMP 351 sends out “3Files:true” when three m4v files are saved in a single recording. If only a single m4v file is generated, the SMP 351 sends out "1Files:true".
  • Page 80 If the SMP 351 does not appear in the capture agents list, verify that the Opencast server system user name, password, and core address are correct in the settings in the Opencast Scheduling tab of the Schedule Settings page in the SMP 351.

  • Page 81: Input/Output Settings

    Input/Output Settings The controls within the Input/Output Settings page within the Configuration tab provide a way to select a number of settings for video input and test the output and select options for audio output mode, mute, and levels. A user must be logged in as an administrator to see or change these settings. The page is divided into three panes: •...
  • Page 82 SDI format for input 5 (for the SMP 351 3G-SDI). It also provides controls to configure settings for each input for aspect ratio, Auto-Image, auto memory, HDCP authorization, audio mode, mute, and audio gain.
  • Page 83 For each input, select an aspect ratio from the Aspect Ratio drop-down list (part of figure 50, shown below). Fill — Scales the input signal to fill the entire video output. Follow — Follows the source signal aspect ratio, with respect to the current output resolution setting.

  • Page 84: Configuring The On-Screen Displays

    Input switching OSD duration When a new input is selected for either channel, the SMP 351 can briefly display the names of the active inputs on screen. The input switching OSD is a gray rectangle with white text overlaid atop the source video content.
  • Page 85 The SMP supports TrueType™(.ttf) and OpenType® (.otf) fonts. • To upload a font file, use the file upload utility within the File Management page (see Uploading a File to the SMP 351). • The user is responsible for obtaining any necessary font licenses before uploading fonts.
  • Page 86 Select a pattern from the Test Patterns drop-down list. A preview of the test pattern appears above the drop-down list. Available test patterns include the following: Color Bars Time Stamp Pulse Crop Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio 1.78:1 Aspect Ratio 1.85:1 Universal OSD Figure 51.
  • Page 87 Display Text, Information 1, Information 2, Information 3. Figure 53 has examples of how the configuration settings (on the left) translate to the universal OSD (on the right). REC1, 56% 00:10:33,20:10:51 OSD, SMP 351,1*4,up*100*full Figure 53. Universal OSD Information Selection SMP 351 • Web-Based User Interface...

  • Page 88: Image Settings

    Image Settings The controls within the Image Settings page within the Configuration tab provides a way to configure video input sampling and sizing, set up overscanning of SMPTE input signals, and adjust picture controls (brightness, contrast, and similar). This page also allows you to save or recall input and user presets.
  • Page 89 Except for the overscan settings and input preset saving and recalling, all settings on this page can also be configured using the front panel menu and controls. You must select an input from the Input Config panel in the upper left of this page before you can adjust the image settings or save or recall presets.
  • Page 90 Position and size an image The Signal Sampling panel of the Image Settings page provides two options to size or crop and to set the location and aspect ratio of the currently selected input: Manual – Set each individual detailed parameter using direct entry or the Up and Down •...
  • Page 91 Auto-Image & Follow — Maintains the aspect ratio of the input for the output video. NOTE: If overscan is applied, executing Auto-Image recalls default values for the detected resolution from an internal table. When overscan is set to 0%, Auto-Image attempts to detect sampling rates that differ from those in the table.
  • Page 92 See the table below for information stored in each preset type: Setting Input Presets User Presets Auto Memory Horizontal and Vertical Start –––– Active Pixels (H Active) –––– Active Lines (V Active) –––– Total Pixels –––– Pixel Phase –––– Horizontal and Vertical Size Horizontal and Vertical Position Aspect Ratio ––––...
  • Page 93 Input presets In this section of the Image Settings page, create up to 128 global input presets. These contain user-defined sets of input and picture control settings saved for each source within a system for recall whenever the source is selected. NOTE: An input preset can be recalled on any input supporting the input type that was active when the preset was saved.
  • Page 94 To recall an input preset: From the preset number list in the Input Presets panel, select the preset to recall. Click Recall Preset (located at the bottom of the same panel). A confirmation dialog box opens. In the dialog box, click Recall. NOTES: •...

  • Page 95: Selecting Sdi-Specific Settings

    Save, then click Overwrite. The preset is saved with the new name. Selecting SDI-specific Settings For input 5 of an SMP 351 3G-SDI you can select the quantization range, which sets the black and white level for the quantized YCbCr data of the SDI input.

  • Page 96: Encoder Settings And Layout Presets Overview

    Legal — Select this option when the YCbCr video data of the SDI source (input 5) is within the "legal" range (64-940 for luma and 64-960 for chroma). Full — Select this option when the quantized YCbCr video data of the SDI source uses the full range of available bandwidth.
  • Page 97 Encoding Presets NOTE: A user must be logged in as an administrator to see or change these settings. Encoding presets are combinations of settings for audio and video encoding that allow users to quickly switch between various encoder profiles for different resolution and bit rates.
  • Page 98 Recall encoding presets To recall an encoding preset: Click Configuration > Encoding & Layout at the top of the SMP 351 embedded Web pages. If it is not already expanded, click the down arrow to expand Encoding Presets In the panel (see below), select (click on ) a saved preset in the Encoder Presets list and click Recall Preset (...
  • Page 99 Configure and save custom encoding presets Configure and save a user-defined encoding preset: Click the Configuration tab at the top of the SMP 351 embedded Web pages. Click the Encoding & Layout tab on the second tier of tabs. The Encoding & Layout page opens. Click the Expand arrow button ( ) to expand the Encoding Presets pane.
  • Page 100 Enable streaming (for both encoding types) and recording (for archive encoding) as desired by checking the Streaming Enabled or Recording Enabled check boxes. For recording (in the Archive Encoder column) select Audio + Video or Video Only from the Recording Enabled drop-down list and select an option from the Default Preset drop-down list.
  • Page 101 In the panel (part of figure 62, shown below), select a video resolution Video Encoding from the Resolution drop-down list. NOTE: • If you want to select Custom for video resolution, you must specify the Custom Width and Custom Height (see figure 62, ).
  • Page 102 Select the type of bit rate control from the Rate Control drop-down list. Options are: VBR (variable bit rate) — Produces a better quality-to-space ratio compared to a • CBR file of the same data because it includes more bits for complex segments of the AV stream and fewer bits for simpler segments.
  • Page 103 Configure Streaming NOTE: Streaming configurations are not saved to a preset. To configure streaming settings, first select the streaming method (Push or Pull). Click and slide the Streaming Method control to the left or right to expose the name of the desired method.
  • Page 104 Enter the time to live (TTL) directly into the TTL: field or use the Up and Down arrows to change the value for that field. Select a quality of service (QoS) level from the DiffServe QoS Level: drop-down list. Choices range from Best Effort (unmanaged network traffic, lower quality streams) to Highest (CS5) (with managed network traffic and higher quality streams).
  • Page 105 Layout presets NOTE: A user must be logged in as an administrator to see or change these settings. Layout presets define where on the screen the video windows for each input channel are located and how big each window is. Each channel (A and B) has a defined aspect ratio, size, and position.
  • Page 106 Recalling Layout Presets To recall a layout preset: Open the Layout Presets pane. In the Layout Presets panel at the right of the page, select (click on) a saved preset in the list (see figure 66, ). The selection is highlighted. Figure 66.
  • Page 107 PBP Upp LFT — picture PBP Mid LFT — picture PIP Upp LFT — picture in (on behind (separate from) picture, behind (separate from) picture, top of) picture, channel B on channel B on upper left; mid-screen, channel B on left; upper left metadata at left metadata at left...
  • Page 108 Click Recall Preset (see figure on page 100). A confirmation dialog box opens. Click Recall to recall the preset and immediately apply it to all of the streams (archive/recording and confidence/preview) or click Cancel to discard the change and use the previously selected layout. If desired, click the Launch Player button at the top of the Encoding &...
  • Page 109 Configure and save layout presets To configure and save a layout preset: Open the Layout Presets pane. ¢ ¢ Figure 68. Layout Presets In the Layout Presets panel ( ), select (click on) a saved preset in the list. From the Select a Default Layout drop-down list ( ), choose a factory default layout pattern to use for scheduled recordings.
  • Page 110 Enter text in the field for Preset Name (which appears in the Layout Presets panel). Enter text in the fields for Summary and Description (which appear in various places within these embedded Web pages) to provide information about the selected layout preset.

  • Page 111: Configuring Metadata Elements

    The preset saves the settings for the arrangement, size, aspect ratios, and locations of windows. Layout presets do not include background files or metadata content. NOTE: Any of the presets including the factory defaults, can be changed, renamed, and saved. Use the default preset name or double-click the default preset name and replace it by entering the desired text.
  • Page 112 To select a different font: Open the Encoding & Layout page. Expand the Layout Presets pane. Navigate to the Metadata Elements panel and select an available font from the Metadata Font drop-down list. The selected font is immediately applied to the metadata overlay that is incorporated into the video.
  • Page 113 Select the Schedule overrides Default? check box to have the corresponding content from an ad hoc recording or scheduled presentation replace the default text. For example, if information from the schedule overrides default text, for the Contributor field, Dr. Jane Smith could be replaced by P.D.Q. Bach, MSW, if that is who is scheduled for a given presentation.

  • Page 114: Users And Roles

    Users and Roles In the Users and Roles page within Configuration, a user with administrator privileges can set up both administrator and user level passwords. Passwords are not required, though they are recommended for controlling access to configuration functions. An administrator password is required before a user password can be set. Passwords can be set up only via this page or using SIS commands (see Remote Communication and Control...

  • Page 115: Clearing Passwords

    Enter the same password into the Confirm Password: field directly below the Administrator Password field. Once a password is entered, the fields in the Login ID: user panel are accessible. Figure 70. Password Panel Closeup If no user password is set, click Save in the upper right of the Password panel. To set a user password, complete steps 4 through 6.

  • Page 116: Alarms And Traps

    Alarms and Traps In the Alarms and Traps page within Configuration, a user with administrator privileges can configure e-mail account and communication settings to allow the unit to send notification e-mails. This is also the location for selecting whether to log, display a message about, or send an email about various conditions and errors experienced by the SMP 351.
  • Page 117 Enter the address of the e-mail server into the Email Server Address: field. Select an encryption option from the Use Encryption drop-down list. None – Notification e-mails do not use encryption. • TLS – Notification e-mails are sent using TLS encryption. •...

  • Page 118: System Settings

    Alarm Priority Alarms and Troubleshooting Comments Traps Severity Log Severity Level Level High Notify Alert • Sends an e-mail to the specified recipient when the alarm is triggered • Displays the alert on the SMP 351 front panel. • Logs the alarm condition. Normal Display Notice...
  • Page 119 Figure 72. System Settings-Collapsed Click the Expand button ( ) on the top-right of the pane to expand it, or click the Collapse button ( )to collapse it. Some of the settings can also be set using the front panel menu and controls or using SIS commands.
  • Page 120 Figure 73. Date and Time Panel To sync the unit with the connected computer: Click Sync Date and Time to PC. This sets the date, time, and time zone for the SMP 351 automatically, based on the date and time of the connected computer. The date and time settings are automatically updated.
  • Page 121 Setting the IP address, port numbers, and other network settings In the Networking pane you set the IP addresses for the unit, gateway, and DNS server, as well as the subnet mask and port numbers for a variety of port types. NOTE: Changes to any setting in this page are not applied and saved until you click Save.
  • Page 122 If it will be used, configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP facilitates the exchange of basic network management information between network devices. It helps in monitoring of operations and factors such as bandwidth, memory usage, remote password resets, and collection of error information. The text that is specified in the SNMP-related fields is seen by the network community when the unit is queried.
  • Page 123 • USB drive connected to the corresponding port. NOTE: The SMP 351 can automatically upload recording files to a network server only for files that are recorded to and stored on the internal drive. If you select one of the USB-only options, files cannot be auto-uploaded to a server.
  • Page 124 Select an option (Front USB or Rear USB) from the Secondary Recording Destination: drop-down list. This designates which storage drive (if one is connected at that location) is used to store a second copy of the recording. If desired you can limit users to using just the one storage drive location selected in step 2 or the specified dual recording drives specified in step 3 (without the ability to change locations).
  • Page 125 For CIFS servers, the server address can be an exact subfolder that already exists, • or it can be a root directory, and the subfolder can be created on demand based on the destination directory entry in step 8 below. A CIFS server requires a full path to be specified here.
  • Page 126 If you attempt to connect to a CIFS/Windows Net Share server with a Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, you may receive a drive mounting error message indicating that the system cannot allocate memory. To resolve the error and make it possible to connect to the server, do the following: Reset two registry keys on the Windows-based server: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory...

  • Page 127: Updating Firmware

    Rear panel serial port setup Although the SMP 351 is typically controlled using the embedded Web pages [via network (LAN) connection] and the front panel controls, it can also be controlled by sending SIS commands via the rear panel Remote RS-232 port. To configure the port for serial control: In the System Settings page, click the Expand button ( ) for the Serial pane.
  • Page 128 Click Open. The dialog box closes and the file name appears in the Select a firmware file to upload field. Click Upload. It takes a few minutes for the firmware to upload. When the upload is complete, the unit reboots. Refresh the browser window after the power cycle to reestablish communication and use the embedded Web pages again.

  • Page 129: Live View Settings

    Executive modes (Front Panel Lock-out) Use of front panel controls and functions can be limited or completely disabled by setting one of the levels of front panel lock-out, also known as executive modes. To limit or disable front panel control: In the System Settings page, click the Expand arrow button ( ) for the Executive Mode pane.
  • Page 130 Select the media player program from the Default Player: drop-down list. By default, Auto Detect is selected, allowing use of an installed and accessible player. Additional options include the following: VLC — The VideoLAN™ opensource VLC™ media player, available from •...

  • Page 131: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features In the Advanced Features page within Configuration, an administrator can do the following things: • Set the SMP 351 to run a Web browser client application for direct control on site when a network-connected computer is not available. • Upload a plugin application to add functions and configuration options, then use the plugin to configure features of the SMP 351.
  • Page 132 By default, the local output shows the preview (confidence) image on the connected monitor or display. To switch between viewing the preview and viewing the embedded Web pages, press the <Ctrl + Alt + S> keys on the keyboard connected to the SMP 351.
  • Page 133 Available applications Digital I/O configuration — The digital I/O configuration (Digital I/O) application is included with the SMP 351 . It makes it possible to rename each digital input/output port, set its use mode (input or output, with or without pull-up), create labels for on and off states, and see the status of each port.
  • Page 134 Change the setting from Start (default, run or start once configured) to Stop (stop or stopped). To resume running the application, select Start again. Remove an application To remove an application from the SMP 351: In the Advanced Features > Apps pane, click Delete corresponding to the desired application in the Actions column.

  • Page 135: File Management

    SMP 351 with administrator privileges can see and make changes in this page. To open this page, click the File Management tab at the top of the SMP 351 embedded web page: The File Management page opens showing the File Directory and the File Upload Utility panels: Figure 78.

  • Page 136: Expanding Folders To View File Lists

    This list can be sorted. Click on any of the table headings or click the arrow that appears when you hover the pointer over a table heading and select a sort order from the drop-down list. NOTE: Recordings stored on the internal drive can be automatically uploaded to a network server (configured in Configuration >...

  • Page 137: Upload A File To The Smp 351

    To apply a filter: Select an option from the Filter drop-down list below the File Directory panel. Options include Clips, Playlists, Images, and Audio Only. The file list displays only files of that type (such as images for backgrounds) until you click Clear Filter. To search for a file: Click in the Search field at the top of the File Directory panel.

  • Page 138: Delete A File Or Folder

    In the Open dialog box, browse to and select the desired file: Background images must be in .png file format. • Font files must be in .ttf or .otf file format. • Click Open. The dialog box closes. The file name is in the Destination Name: field. If desired, edit the text in the Destination Name: field.

  • Page 139: Locking And Unlocking A Recording Package Folder

    Deletion in this section). To "lock" a recording: Click the File Management tab at the top of the SMP 351 embedded web page. In the File Directory panel, click the + adjacent to expand the recordings folder and locate the folder for the recording you want to lock.

  • Page 140: Rename A File Or Folder

    Automatic Recording Deletion If internal storage space is nearly full, the SMP 351 uses an automatic disk cleanup to make room for new recordings. As the need arises, the unit automatically deletes old recordings. If the SMP is set up to automatically upload recordings to a server (see Setting the •...

  • Page 141: Create A New Folder

    Create a New Folder If storage space is available, you can create a folder for storing background images or recordings. To create a folder: Click the File Management tab at the top of the SMP 351 embedded Web page. Right-click the folder or subfolder within which you want to create the new folder. A small dialog box opens.

  • Page 142: Add A Network Share

    NOTE: Whether you are moving or copying a file, a translucent notice appears near the pointer tool while it passes over potential destination files and folders. A small icon in the corner of the notice indicates whether the file can be placed in that destination. For example: •...

  • Page 143: Upload Files To And Download Files From The Smp Using An Sftp Client

    • Network Path: — An entry is required in this field. Enter the network path or URL in one of the following forms: \\share_IP_address\share_name\optional_directory or \\ServerHostName\SharedFolderName For additional information on the network path format, options, and allowed characters, click the ? button in the upper right corner of the Network - Shares dialog, as shown.

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting

    Open an SFTP client program of your choice. Paste the URL from the SMP 351 into the host name or host address field of the SFTP client program. If necessary, delete "sftp" from the URL and select SFTP from a different field or menu and remove the port number from the URL and paste it into a port number field.

  • Page 145: Status

    Status The Status page within the Troubleshooting tab displays factory-defined and user-defined information about the unit. This page contains the unit name, part number, firmware version, MAC address, location description, and related information about the unit. It also displays the current audio bit rate and the video bit rates for all encoding streams. Some of the information in this page can also be found using SIS commands (see Command and Response Tables on page 164) or the front panel (see...
  • Page 146 To open this page, click the Troubleshooting tab at the top of the embedded Web pages, then click the Logs tab on the second tier of tabs. The Logs page opens, showing filtering controls and the log list. Figure 87. Troubleshooting, Logs Page Sorting (ordering) log entries By default the log entries are listed in chronological...
  • Page 147 Filtering the logs The log list can be reduced to a subset of entries using filters. Select options within the panel. The changes take place immediately upon selection of the Filter the logs by: option. Multiple filters can be applied. To display entries for one particular recording event, select the desired event number from the Event ID drop-down list, or select Any to show all logs for all events.

  • Page 148: Alarms

    Exporting the log list to a file To store a record of logged events as a file on a computer, click Export Log to CSV file. This creates a comma-delimited file of the log list and automatically downloads it to the default download folder on your computer.

  • Page 149: Diagnostic Tools

    Filtering the alarm list The alarms list can be reduced to a subset of entries using filters. Select options within the Filter the logs by: panel. 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: •...
  • Page 150 The Diagnostic Tools page opens, showing the Diagnostic Tools panel. Figure 88. Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Tools Ping Test To test whether a particular device is connected to and communicating on a network, and how fast it is communicating, perform a ping test. This type of test sends an echo request ICMP packet to a designated IP address and "listens"...
  • Page 151 The dialog box displays the IP address, bytes transmitted, time to live (TTL), and the total time to send the ping and receive a reply. 192.168.194.28 192.168.194.28 3.959 (ms) Ping Close Figure 89. Network Ping Results Dialog To retest the connection, click Ping. To finish the test and return to the Diagnostic Tools page, click Close.
  • Page 152 Nmap network discovery test Nmap is an open source tool for network discovery that determines if a host device is on a network, what the latency period is, what services the device runs on which port, and whether there are filters or firewalls preventing access to it. Details about Nmap are available http://nmap.org/ To perform an Nmap test: Enter the URL or IP address for the desired host device into the Host: field (in...
  • Page 153 To create and access this log file, do the following: Click the Troubleshooting tab then click the Diagnostic Tools tab. In the Create Log panel, click Create Log. The SMP 351 creates an encrypted file called "log_collector" containing details about the unit, its system settings, and lists of logs and alarms and stores it in the "debug"...

  • Page 154: System Resets

    System Resets The System Resets page within Troubleshooting contains options to initiate a unit reboot, delete all stored content and format the internal storage, or perform one of five different types of reset. Some of the reset options offered here can also be performed using SIS commands or the front panel menu.

  • Page 155: Flex I/O Applications

    Flex I/O Applications This section provides basic instructions on how to use each supplemental plug-in application (app) available for the SMP 351. Topics include: • About the FlexOS App - Digital I/O Configurator • Access the Application When an app is downloaded and installed (see Advanced Features on page 125), a user must have administrator privileges to access the Advanced Features page and to use these...

  • Page 156: Configuring And Labeling The Digital I/O Ports

    The Advanced Features page opens to the Browser Client and Apps panes. Within the Apps pane, click the Configure button corresponding to the Digital I/O application in the Actions column. The application opens in a new window. Configuring and Labeling the Digital I/O Ports To configure the ports: Within the Apps panel of the Advanced Features page, click Configure in the row for the app named "Digital I/O".

  • Page 157: Monitoring The Digital I/O Ports And Other Conditions

    For example, "on" could be replaced by "press" or "start", and "off" could be replaced by "release" or "stop" if that port is connected to a push-button control. NOTE: The current state of each port is indicated by an LED icon in the Status column for your reference.
  • Page 158 To create monitors: From within the digital I/O configuration app, click the Monitor tab. You are prompted to either save (click Yes) or discard (click No) any changes made within the Config page. The Monitor page (shown below), allows you to select up to three specific conditions for the SMP 351 to monitor and up to three actions for the unit to take when the conditions occur.
  • Page 159 By default, the SMP 351 monitors only the first condition (condition 1). To have the unit monitor conditions 2 or 3, select (check) the check box adjacent to each desired condition. If you set up condition 2 or condition 3 but decide not to monitor it, deselect the corresponding check box.
  • Page 160 By default, the SMP 351 applies only the first action (action 1). To apply action 2 or 3, select (check) the check box adjacent to each desired action. Click Apply to save the configuration. NOTE: An error is returned if attempting to save a monitor without at least one condition and one action.

  • Page 161: Set The Startup State For The Application

    Set the Startup State for the Application If desired, specify whether to run the application when the SMP starts up or upon reboot. You must do this within the SMP 351 embedded Web pages, in the Configuration > Advanced Features > Apps panel, not within the application. To set the startup state for an application: Click in the Startup State column of the Apps panel to access the drop-down list.

  • Page 162: Remote Communication And Control

    Remote Communication and Control This section describes SIS programming and control of the SMP 351, including: • Connection Options • Host-to-device Communications Command and Response Tables • Connection Options The SMP 351 Streaming Media Processor can be remotely connected via a host computer or other device (such as a control system) to the rear panel RS-232 port or LAN port, or the front panel USB Config port.

  • Page 163: Front Panel Configuration Port

    Front Panel Configuration Port The mini type B USB port is located on the front panel (see Front Panel Features page 18). It connects to a host computer for configuration using SIS commands with DataViewer, available at www.extron.com. To connect the SMP 351 to a host computer: NOTE: If an Extron USB device has never been connected to the host computer, prior to connecting the SMP 351 config (USB) port for the first time, you must install and activate the USB driver.

  • Page 164: Ethernet (Lan) Port

    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 SMP 351 to a USB port. The wizard reopens only if you connect the SMP 351 to a different USB port or if you connect a different piece of equipment, requiring a different driver, to the same USB port.

  • Page 165: Verbose Mode

    The SMP 351-initiated messages are listed here (underlined). © Copyright 2014, Extron Electronics, SMP 351, Vn.nn, 60– 1324-01 Day, DD MMM YYYY HH:MM:SS © Copyright 2014, Extron Electronics, SMP 351 3G-SDI, Vn.nn, 60– 1324-02 Day, DD MMM YYYY HH:MM:SS is the firmware version number.

  • Page 166: Password Information

    Password Information The ] prompt requires a password (administrator level or user level) followed by Password: a carriage return. The prompt is repeated if the correct password is not entered. If the correct password is entered, the unit responds with ] ] or Login Administrator ] , depending on the password entered.
  • Page 167 Symbol definitions Parameter to set either Length of message = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) to receive or Delimiter value. L=#=byte or ¦ = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0D) count (min=0, max=32767. default=0L=0 • = Space byte count). or W = Escape D = decimal value for ASCII character.
  • Page 168 X50@ = Record resolution = Output channel 1=848x480p 1 = A (input 1 and 2) 2=1280x720p 2 = B (input 3, 4, and 5) 3=1920x1080p X50$ Input video format X4& = Record frame rate 1 = YUVp / HDTV (default) 1=30 2 = YUVi 2=25...
  • Page 169 X53* X58! = Metadata parameter = Front panel audio level indication 0=Contributor -1500 to 0 1=Coverage full bars =0, 2=Presenter no bars = <-600 3=Date (view only) format: left*right 4=Description Example: -58*-63 5=Format X60# Pixel phase adjustment (0 to 63) 6=Identifier (view only) Default: 32 7=Language...

  • Page 170: Command And Response Tables

    SMP 351 -Sun, 02 Nov 2014 00:12 UTC) Query part number 60-1324-01: SMP 351 or 60-1324-01 60-1324-02: SMP 351 3G-SDI Query model name SMP 351 or SMP 351 3G-SDI SMP •351 Query model Streaming•Media•Processor description Query system #Bytes used out of #KBytes ]...
  • Page 171 Command and Response Tables (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Description Command Function (Host to Device) (Device to Host) Set unit name E X1@ X1@ ] X10) ] Set unit name to • CN default X1@ ] View unit name View Telnet n=number of active IP connections connections.

  • Page 172: Port Assignment

    Command and Response Tables (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Command Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Port Assignment NOTES: • Duplicate port# assignments are not permitted (for example, the Telnet and Web port assignment cannot be the same) and will return the E13 error.
  • Page 173 ASCII Command Response Additional Command Description (host to unit) (unit to host) SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) SNMP unit contact Set unit contact X62! * X62!] Sets the unit contact SNMP SnmpC X62! Set unit contact to • Sets the unit contact to the SNMP SnmpC*Not•Specified default...
  • Page 174 Command and Response Tables (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description IP Setup Commands Set date / time X1# ] Set the date and time. MM/DD/YY- Ipt • HH:MM:SS CT X1# ] View date / time View the date and time.
  • Page 175 Command and Response Tables (continued) SIS Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description RS-232 Port • X2& X2*] Configure serial port X2& Cpn 1 parameters • X2& X2*] Reset serial port 1*9600,n,8,1CP Cpn 1 X2& X2* ] View serial port settings Set serial receive...
  • Page 176 Command and Response Tables (continued) ASCtII command Response Command Additional description (host to device) (device to host) Password and Security Settings E X3# • X3#] Set administrator = Up to 12 alpha-numeric password characters View administrator If no password is set, the **** password ****...
  • Page 177 Command and Response Tables (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description Input Selection Select input X50! * X50@ ! X50! * X50@] X50@ Switches channel X50! input View selected X50@ ! X50!] X50! View the input source input X50@ for channel...
  • Page 178 Command and Response Tables (continued) ASCII Command Response Command Additional Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Audio X58!] View front panel left*right audio level Example: -58*-63 Verbose 2/3 mode: indictors X58!] Inf34* Recording Stop recording Y0 RCDR RcdrY0 Start recording Y1 RCDR RcdrY1 Pause recording...
  • Page 179 Command and Response Tables (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description User Presets Recall user preset 1* X50@ * X53) . X50@ X53)] X50@ 1Rpr Set channel to preset X53) number Save user preset 1* X50@ * X53) , X50@ X53)]...
  • Page 180 Command and Response Tables (continued) Command ASCII Command Response Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Input adjustments (Input 3 only) Pixel Phase X60# Set pixel phase * X60# * X60#] PHAS Phas 3 Set input to pixel phase Increment pixel * X60#] PHAS Phas 3...
  • Page 181 Command and Response Tables (continued) Command ASCII Command Response Description (host to unit) (unit to host) Active Pixels * X60& * X60&] Set active pixels Set the active pixels per line for input APIX Apix 3 X60& 3 to * X60&] X60&...
  • Page 182 Command and Response Tables (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description Picture adjustments Color (NTSC and PAL inputs only) X50@ X60*] X60* Specify a value E X50@ * X60* COLR Colr Sets color level to Increment value E X50@ X50@ * X60* ]...
  • Page 183 Command and Response Tables (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description Vertical Centering E 1* X50@ * X61! X50@ * X61! ] X61! Specify a value VCTR Vctr Set vertical centering to E 1* X50@ X50@ * X61! ] Increment value Shift window down.
  • Page 184 Table 1. EDID Values Resolution Refresh Rate Type Video Format Audio 800 x 600 60 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 720 60 Hz 1280 x 768 60 Hz 1280 x 800 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz 1360 x 768 60 Hz 1366 x 768...
  • Page 185 Command and Response Tables (continued) ASCII Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description Encoder Settings (Archive Encode and Recording) Stream Enable/Disable X50) Stream enable E X50) *1 X50) *1 ] STRC Strc Enable stream Stream disable E X50) *0 X50) *0 ] X50)
  • Page 186 ASCII Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description Record resolution and frame rate X4^ ] Set record VRES Vres1* Set record resolution to resolution View record X4^ ] 1 VRES resolution X4& X4& ] Set record frame Set record frame rate to VFRM Vfrm1*...

  • Page 187: Advanced Configuration

    ASCII Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description Advanced Configuration Overscan mode Set overscan E X50$ * X51) X50$ * X51)] X50$ OSCN Oscn Sets input type mode X51) overscan mode E X50$ X51)] View overscan View the current overscan OSCN mode...
  • Page 188 ASCII Command Response Additional Command (host to unit) (unit to host) Description Audio Audio delay NOTE: Set the audio delay to zero to disable it. Set audio delay E 1 X56$ * X56$ ] Set audio delay (0 to 999 ADLY Adly1 msec).

  • Page 189: Reference Information

    Reference Information This section provides information about: Mounting the SMP 351 • • Supported File Types, Drive Formats, Browsers, and Browser Plugins DataViewer • • Glossary Mounting the SMP 351 The 1U high, full rack width, 11.5 inch deep SMP 351 Streaming Media Decoder can be: •...

  • Page 190: Rack Mounting

    Rack Mounting For rack mounting using the included rack mounts, do not install the rubber feet. Mount the SMP 351 on a 19 inch universal or basic rack shelf. UL Rack Mounting Guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines pertain to the safe installation of the SMP 351 in a rack.

  • Page 191: Supported File Types, Drive Formats, Browsers, And Browser Plugins

    Supported File Types, Drive Formats, Browsers, and Browser Plugins File Formats The SMP 351 and SMP 351 3G-SDI create *.m4v video and audio files, and *.jpg thumbnail and chapter marker images. They use still image files for background material. Optional fonts may be used for on-screen displays.

  • Page 192: Dataviewer

    DataViewer DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis of RS-232, USB, and TCP/IP communication with Extron devices. The software allows users to send commands to a device and view the responses in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Command and response logs can be saved in text or HTML format.
  • Page 193 The main DataViewer window opens and the SMP 351 responds with a copyright statement containing the model number, part number, and current firmware version of the connected SMP 351, along with the date. SMP 351 Figure 96. Enter Commands and View Responses Use the Commands field to enter SIS commands (see figure 96, ).

  • Page 194: Ip Addressing

    IP Addressing What is an IP Address? A full explanation of IP addressing is beyond the scope of this user guide. However, the following information is enough to get started. An IP address is a 32-bit binary number that is used to identify each device on an Ethernet network.

  • Page 195: Subnet Mask

    Subnet Mask The subnet mask is a 32-bit binary number used to "mask" certain bits of the IP address. It extends the number of network options available for the IP address. The subnet mask does this by allowing part of the host identifier to be used as a subnetwork identifier. It is important that the correct value is used for the subnet mask.

  • Page 196: Using The Ping Utility To Test Communications

    The table below shows an example of a valid class C addressing scheme. Device IP Address Subnet Mask Device 1 208.132.180.41 255.255.255.0 Device 2 208.132.180.42 255.255.255.0 Device 3 208.132.180.43 255.255.255.0 NOTE: The host identifiers ( , and in the example above) do not need to be in sequential or in any particular order.

  • Page 197: Multicast Ip Addressing For Multiple Smp 351 Installations

    — The IP address • Reply from 208.132.180.48: Destination host unreachable of the computer is not in the same class as the device being pinged. Check that the subnet mask on both the computer and the device are set to the same value. Also check that both IP addresses are within the correct range for the chosen class and are compatible.

  • Page 198: Streaming Method Overview

    SMP 351 waits for viewing devices to request the stream before broadcasting. Streaming Streaming Protocol Protocol Viewing SMP 351 NETWORK device (encoder) SMP 351 sends data Streaming Protocol Viewing to a multicast group. device Streaming Protocol Viewing device Streaming...

  • Page 199: Unicast Streaming Method - An Overview

    SMP 351 waits for an individual viewing device to request the stream before broadcasting. 1 to n Device 1 Viewing SMP 351 NETWORK device (encoder) SMP 351 sends data to Device 2 Viewing specified devices. device Device 3 Viewing device Device n...

  • Page 200: Streaming Playback Methods

    (pull streaming). Push Streaming Viewers select an active stream from SMP 351. Stream Stream Viewing SMP 351...

  • Page 201: Push Stream And Pull Stream Playback Urls

    Push Stream and Pull Stream Playback URLs To verify a running stream, use the templates below to place the stream into the VLC "Open Network Stream" dialog (see step 5 of Playing a Pull Stream Using VLC Media Player on page 198). Substitute the SMP 351 IP address for <SMP351_IP>. Substitute the destination IP address and port number for <DESTINATION_IP>:DESTINATION_PORT.

  • Page 202: Streaming Capabilities And System Scalability

    Streaming Capabilities and System Scalability The following tables detail the streaming capabilities of the SMP 351. Data for the tables was obtained through laboratory testing using optimal bandwidth conditions and can vary depending on the selected video bit rate. NOTE: Testing to determine the approximate maximum number of pull streams was done on the Archive encode with one pull unicast confidence stream.

  • Page 203: Available Multicast Streams

    Available Multicast Streams The SMP 351 uses the IGMP multicast protocol to push or pull streams. The IGMP multicast protocol provides increased bandwidth efficiency because the SMP 351 only sends data when a connection is made by the user. All network switches and routing equipment must be properly configured to support IGMP snooping and IGMP query to avoid flooding all endpoints with unnecessary streaming traffic.

  • Page 204: Playing A Pull Stream Using Vlc Media Player

    Playing a Pull Stream Using VLC Media Player Use the following procedure to play and view an SMP 351 stream using the VLC media player. If you know the stream URL, go to step 5. Otherwise, to obtain the stream URL, access the Web-based user interface of the SMP 351 (see Accessing the Web-Based User Interface...
  • Page 205 The Open Network Media dialog box opens. Enter the stream URL that was noted in step 2 on the previous page, in the Please enter a network URL: field ( rtsp://192.168.13.1/extron1 Figure 102. Enter Stream URL Information and Play Click Play ( ).

  • Page 206: Playing A Push Stream Using Stream Announcement Protocol (Sap)

    Playing a Push Stream Using Stream Announcement Protocol (SAP) In order to play a push stream, the VLC player uses SAP to identify streams: Open VLC. From the View menu, select Playlist (see figure 103). Figure 103. VLC Playlist From the left menu column, select Local Network (see figure 104, Select Network streams (SAP) ( Figure 104.
  • Page 207 VLC populates the playlist with all streams that contain SAP information. If a folder is shown, open it to view the SAP streams inside (see figure 105, SMP-351-HD-07-AD-EC-IGS SMP-351-SD-08-57-AA Stream Figure 105. VLC - Select a Stream Either double-click the desired stream to begin playback, or single-click, then use the VLC player controls at the bottom of the window to view and control the stream.

  • Page 208: Playing A Stream Using Quicktime Media Player

    Playing a Stream Using QuickTime Media Player Use the following procedure to playback and view SMP 351 streams on the QuickTime player program. If you know the stream URL, go to step 4. Otherwise, to obtain the stream URL, access the Web-based user interface of the SMP 351 (see Accessing the Web-Based User Interface on page 48).
  • Page 209 The Open URL dialog opens (see figure 108). In the Enter an Internet URL to open: field, enter the stream URL that was noted in step 3 on the previous page. Enter an Internet URL to open: rtsp://192.168.13.1/extron1 Figure 108. Enter Stream URL Information Click OK.

  • Page 210: Estimating Storage Requirements For A Recording

    Estimating Storage Requirements for a Recording Estimating Storage per Recording Hour You need to know video and audio bit rates configured in your Extron SMP 351. For these examples, the calculations assume that the bit rates remain constant during the recording;...

  • Page 211: Front Panel Menu Diagrams

    Front Panel Menu Diagrams PICTURE RECORD/STREAM INPUT BACKGROUND ADVANCED VIEW COMM MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU MENU STATUS PRESETS CONTROL CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION RECALL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Press and hold NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT INPUT 5 + NEXT for 3 seconds.
  • Page 212 Front Panel Menu Diagrams (Record/Stream Configuration) RECORD/STREAM Menu CONFIGURATION ENCODER -OR- ENCODER <ARCHIVE> <CONFIDENCE> Rotate either to Rotate either to select encoder type. select encoder type. RECORDING STREAMING <ON> <ON> Rotate either to select mode. Rotate either to toggle streaming on or off.

  • Page 213: Glossary

    Glossary Ad hoc recording — An ad hoc recording session is one that has been set up for a specific occasion or task without being previously scheduled. 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.
  • Page 214 Constant Bit Rate (CBR) — Constant bit rate encoding means that the rate at which codec output data is consumed is constant. CBR is useful for streaming multimedia content on data communication channels which operate more efficiently or require the bit rate to remain within a tight tolerance.
  • Page 215 Ethernet — A Local Area Network (LAN) standard officially known as IEEE 802.3. Ethernet and LAN technology are used for interconnecting computers, printers, workstations, terminals, services, and similar devices, within the same building or campus. Ethernet operates over twisted pair and over coaxial cable at speeds starting at 10 Mbps. For LAN interconnectivity, Ethernet is a physical link and data link protocol reflecting the two lowest layers of the OSI Reference Model.
  • Page 216 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 SMP 351 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 SMP 351 when the connection to the streaming media server is made by the user.
  • Page 217 Multicast — A network technology for the delivery of information to a group of destinations simultaneously. A single stream is sent from the source to a group of devices at the same time in one transmission. Delivery is managed by network switches using the most efficient strategy to deliver the messages over each link of the network only once, and creating copies only when the links to the group of destinations split.
  • Page 218 Secure Shell (SSH) — A network protocol that creates a secure channel used for secure communication between two computers on a network. SSH is typically used for data communication, remote shell (login) services, or command execution. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) — A protocol used by Web servers and Web browsers that creates a uniquely encrypted channel for private communications over the public Internet.
  • Page 219 TMDS — Transition Minimized Differential Signaling. An all-digital video transmission standard developed by Silicon Image, Inc. TMDS is the core technology used in DVI and HDMI. Unicast — Sending messages from one device to a single network destination on a network.
  • Page 220 Extron 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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