Svsi N3000 series User manual

Username and password for logging into any device is “admin” and “password”.

Entering this information into browser brings up the unit control page.

N3121 Encoder Rear*

N3221 Decoder Rear* *Note: models may not have all

connectors and options

Congratulations on the purchase of your N3000 series products. An SVSi

Networked AV system comprises video and/or audio encoders, decoders, and

other network accessories including recording solutions, multi-window processing,

audio only end points, and system controllers. The system allows you to distribute

HD Video, Audio and Control across a gigabit Ethernet network. Options are

available for recording, playback, windowing, and wall processing.

The N3000 video-over-IP stream is a multicast transport stream that is not

compatible with WAN (internet) transmission. For WAN streams, select [Unicast]

and enter the destination IP address. If outside the current network of the N3000

encoder, a router, port-forwarding, or VPN must be used. Please see your IT

administrator for these options. RTP encapsulation is an option required by certain

third-party h.264 decoders – SVSi's N3000 decoder does not require this option.

If multiple units need to be configured during initial set-up, NetLite allows exporting

of a comma-separated (csv) file of all discovered units that can be edited and then

reimported. Once imported, all device parameters will be configured as entered in

the csv file.

Common trouble-shooting items are improper network address, subnet mask, or

gateway; improperly configured network switch, decoder assigned to non-existent

stream number, If devices will not display anticipated video, disconnect from AV

network and connect encoder directly to decoder for testing. Units must be

pre-configured first before direct connection. Transmission of an N3000 stream

over the internet will require additional steps involving your IT infrastructure and

appliances. Please see your IT administrator or call SVSi tech support if unsure of

steps involved.

Please contact SVSi technical support at [email protected] or (256)

461-7143 x9900 for any installation issues.

Network Bandwidth per video stream = 0.032-10Mbs (user-selectable)

Analog or digital video is input through the DVI-I connector on the N3000 encoder

and converted to network packets for output through the RJ-45 connector. Audio

can be input as embedded digital audio through the DVI-I connector or as

balanced analog audio through the 5-pin phoenix connectors. Both encoder and

decoder can be powered either +12V externally with optional wall-wart or by

power-over-Ethernet (PoE).

The N3000 series decoder accepts the network packets and reconstitutes

synchronized video and audio for display through its DVI-D port. Digital only video

is output by the decoder. The streaming h.264 output of the N3000 can also be

decoded in software with the free VLC Player application available from

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html.

IR and Serial commands can be transmitted by either encoder or decoder using

SVSi's free NetLite configuration software, SVSi's N8000-series controller, or

using third-party controllers. IR and serial ports are not pass-through and must use

a central controller to direct commands to each device.

Optional accessories:

N9312 12V wall-wart

N6123 dual-channel networked video recorder

N3510 4x1 windowing processor (available Q4-2013)

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Installing and Configuring Your New Networked AV Products

Before using your new N3000 products, they must be configured using SVSi's free

Conductor NetLite software. Please download Conductor NetLite for PC or Mac at

http://svsiav.com/support/resources/software.

1) Download and install Conductor NetLite

2) Attach encoders and decoders to the managed network switch

3) Connect the host pc running Conductor NetLite to the network

switch.

4) Open Conductor NetLite and discover the devices using

“Auto-Discover” on the Unit Management Tab

Steps for discovery using Conductor NetLite:

Columns are encoders and rows are decoders. ‘Mousing’ over any column or row

will bring up a tool-tip window with critical information about each device.

Doubleclicking any device will bring up that unit's control page. NetLite does not

poll devices for status and requires a [Network Refresh] command [F5] to indicate

any changes made to the system. If SVSi's N8000 controller or a third-party

controller is used for virtual matrix switching and control, NetLite will reflect these

external changes upon network refresh. Additional help is available through

NetLite's local and on-line help files and through SVSi's premium Priority Help

service.

Once the host IP address is configured properly and all units are discovered, they

can be seen in both the [Unit Management], [Video Matrix], and [Audio Matrix]

tabs.

If the option to [Obtain an IP address

automatically] is selected and the PC

does not need Internet access, then

select [Use the following address] and

enter a unique 169.254.xxx.xxx

address with 255.255.0.0 subnet.

Please contact your network

administrator if the PC needs Internet

access and you are unsure how to

configure the existing interface.

If the PC has a statically assigned IP

address, then click on [Advanced] then

[Add] to enter a unique

169.254.xxx.xxx address with subnet

255.255.0.0.

Among other set-up parameters, the

unit's IP address can be assigned on

this page. After assigning any IP

address – either auto-IP, DHCP, or

static – please select the [Tools->

Refresh Network] drop-down menu

item to update NetLite with latest

information.

Additional control and configuration is

obtained through its webpage by

clicking on the url link at lower left.

This will bring up the unit's webpage

through your default browser.

Auto-discovery is a broadcast command and will discover all units even if not in

the same IP subnet. However, you will not be able to configure units until they are

in the same subnet as the host PC. N-series devices are shipped in Auto-IP mode

with default 169.254.xxx.xxx IP address. Before attempting to configure, add this

network address to the host PC. In Windows, open the [Network and Sharing

Center] option in [Control Panel] and click on [Change adapter settings]. This will

bring up a window with all network interfaces. Please select the wired interface

connected to your AV network and right-click to obtain the [Properties] window.

Next select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and then [Properties] to get

the window below.

If the option to [Obtain an IP address automatically] is selected, then your PC is

using a DHCP server to provide an IP address. This IP address will probably be

outside the range of the N1000 devices and therefore uncommunicative.