VADDIO OneLINK HDMI User manual
Integrator's Complete Guide to the
OneLINK HDMI
Extension Module for HDBaseT Cameras
Document 411-0005-30 Rev. B
February 2017
Contents
Overview 1
Features 1
Unpacking 2
A Quick Look at the OneLINK HDMI Camera Extension Module 3
Front Panel 3
Back Panel 4
Installing the Camera Extension Module 5
Don’t Void Your Warranty! 5
Cabling Notes 5
Mounting the Extension Module 6
RS-232 and IR Forwarding Port Connector Pin-Outs 6
Basic Connections 7
Configuring the Camera Extension Module 8
Compatible Web Browsers 8
Accessing the Web Interface as Admin 9
Web Interface Cheat Sheet 10
Configuring Network Settings 11
Specifying Time Zone and NTP Server 12
Assigning a Hostname 12
Network Configuration 13
Managing Access and Passwords 14
Adding Room Information to the Web Interface 15
Rebooting, Updating, and Resetting 16
Reboot 16
Save or Restore Configuration 17
Restore Factory Settings 17
Start a Firmware Update 18
Contacting Vaddio Technical Support 19
Viewing Diagnostic Logs 20
Telnet Serial Command API 21
help 21
link power 22
network settings get 22
network ping 23
system reboot 23
system factory-reset 24
version 24
sleep 25
history 25
exit 25
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Overview
This guide covers the OneLINK™ HDMI extension module for HDBaseT cameras:
n999-1105-043, North America
n999-1105-143, UK and Europe
n999-1105-943, Australia and New Zealand
This guide provides information about:
nUnpacking and installing the OneLINK HDMI extension module
nThe OneLINK extension module's physical features
nConfiguring the OneLINK extension module
nSpecifications
nTroubleshooting and maintenance
nWarranty and compliance/conformity information
Features
nVideo, power, network, and control on a single Cat-5e(or better)cable
nDistances up to 328 ft (100 m) using Cat-5e cable
nWorks with RoboSHOT™ 20 UHD, RoboSHOT HDBT, and other HDBaseT™ cameras
nSimple, economical, fast installations
nBidirectional control via Ethernet and RS-232
nPasses uncompressed HDMI®video up to 2160p/29.97
nCompatible Vaddio rack mounts are available
Unpacking
Make sure you received all the items you expected.
North America
Part Number 999-1105-043:
nOneLINK HDMI extension module
n48 VDC, 1.36 A power supply
nAC cord set for North America
nQuick Start Guide
UK and Europe
Part Number 999-1105-143:
nOneLINK HDMI extension module
n48 VDC, 1.36 A power supply
nAC cord set for UK
nAC cord set for Europe
nQuick Start Guide
Australia and New Zealand
Part Number 999-1105-943:
nOneLINK HDMI extension module
n48 VDC, 1.36 A power supply
nAC cord set for Australia and New Zealand
nQuick Start Guide
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A Quick Look at the OneLINK HDMI Camera Extension Module
This section covers the physical features of the OneLINK HDMI extension module for HDBaseT cameras.
Note
The extension module is not a camera control device. You cannot access camera control from the
OneLINK HDMI camera extension module's IP address.
Front Panel
nData Display – Shows the IP and MAC addresses for the OneLINK extension module (not the
camera). Use the IP address to access the OneLINK web interface.
nPower System Reset button (recessed)– Illuminates when the OneLINK extension module has
power.Press to reset the extension module if necessary.
Note
To discover the attached camera's IP address for access to its web interface, point the IR Remote
Commander at the camera and press the Data Screen button to see the camera's IP address on the HDMI
video output.
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Back Panel
From the left:
nPower Input Jack – Use the extension module's 48VDC, 1.36A power supply.
nOneLINK Interface Port – Connect a Cat-5e (or better) cable to the camera. This bidirectional
connection carries video, network connectivity, RS-232 control, and 12 VDC power.
nHDMI Output – HDMI video output from the camera.
nRS-232 port – Connect to a camera controller.
nIR Forwarding – To forward IR signals from the camera, if available.Modulated and non-modulated
outputs provided.
nNetwork IP Port – Connect the OneLINK HDMI extension module to the network.
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Installing the Camera Extension Module
This section covers:
nThings to know before you start the installation
nBasic connection example
Rack mounting brackets are available for the OneLINK HDMI camera extension module.
Don’t Void Your Warranty!
Caution
This product is for indoor use only. Do not install it outdoors or in a humid environment. Do not allow it to
come into contact with any liquid.
Use only the power supply included with this product. Using a different one will void the warranty, and
could create unsafe operating conditions or damage the product.
Do not install or operate this product if it has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids. If any of these
things happen, return it to Vaddio for safety and functional testing.
All information about this product is available for download at www.vaddio.com/support – no cost, no
registration required.
Cabling Notes
Cable distance between the OneLINK extension module and the camera is a maximum of 328 feet (100 m).
In noisier RF or EMI environments - when in doubt, use shielded Cat-6 cable.
For RS-232 cabling, use Cat-5 or Cat-5e/6 cable with standard RJ-45 connectors between the OneLINK
HDMI extension module and the controller.
Note
Do not use pass-through RJ-45 connectors. These can cause intermittent
connections and degraded signal quality, resulting in problems that may be hard to
diagnose. Use standard RJ-45 connectors and test all cables for proper pin-outs and
continuity before you connect them to Vaddio products.
Pro Tip
To prevent tragic mishaps, label both ends of every cable.
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Mounting the Extension Module
If you purchased a mounting kit for this product, follow the instructions supplied with the mount.
RS-232 and IR Forwarding Port Connector Pin-Outs
RS-232 Control Port
RJ-45 connection for a camera controller
1. Unused
2. Unused
3. Unused
4. Unused
5. Unused
6. GND
7. RX (from TX of controller)
8. TX (to RX of controller)
IR output on Euro style 3-pin:
1. Modulated IR
2. Common Ground
3. Non-modulated IR
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Basic Connections
Here is a fairly simple way to connect a RoboSHOT 20 UHDcamera (shown) or other HDBaseTcamera
using the OneLINK HDMI camera extension module. This example also shows a ProductionVIEW PCC
connected directly to the OneLINK HDMI extension module via RS-232, with a PCC Premier camera
controller also able to control the camera from elsewhere on the network.
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Configuring the Camera Extension Module
The OneLINK HDMI camera extension module provides a web interface to allow configuration and
administration using a browser.
The web interface allows password-protected administrative access to tasks such as setting passwords,
changing the IP address, viewing diagnostics, and installing firmware updates.
If the network has a DHCP server, the OneLINK HDMI extension module will get its IP address, gateway
and routing information automatically and you will be able to browse to it. In the absence of a DHCP server,
the extension module's default IP address is 169.254.10.1 and its subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. The front
panel display shows the IP address.
If it is 169.254.10.1, then the OneLINK HDMI extension module is using its default static IP address. See
Network Configuration for more information.
You can configure the extension module’s static IP address either through the network or from a computer
connected directly to its Ethernet port. You may need a crossover cable.
Note
The camera extension module is not a camera control device. To configure the camera, use the camera's
web interface. Point the remote at the camera and press the Data Screen button to display the camera's IP
address on the video output.
Compatible Web Browsers
We have tested this product with these web browsers:
nChrome®
nFirefox®
nMicrosoft® Internet Explorer®
nSafari®
We test using the browser version available from the vendor at that time. Older versions of these browsers
are likely to work, and other browsers may also work.
Got it? Then it's time...
All aboard for the tour of the web interface!
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Accessing the Web Interface as Admin
LANDING PAGE
1. Make sure the OneLINK HDMI extension module is connected to the network, or directly to a PC.
2. Read the IP address from the display on the front.
3. Enter the IP address in your browser's address bar. Either a login dialog or the Help page opens.
4. If the login dialog opens, log in with the username admin and the admin password. (Default password:
password)
If the Help page opens, click Admin. Then enter the admin password in the login dialog.
After you log in, the System page opens.
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Web Interface Cheat Sheet
When you log in as Admin, you have access to the pages for all system administration tasks.
What do you need to do? Go to this page
Reboot, restore factory defaults, or run firmware updates System
Find the current firmware version System
Add or change information about the room where the equipment is installed, or
the phone number for A/V support
Room Labels
Configure time zone or NTP settings Networking
View or change the OneLINK HDMI extension module's hostname Networking
Configure IP addressing Networking
Change the Admin password Security
Specify whether idle sessions close automatically Security
View or download diagnostic logs for technical support Diagnostics
Access contact information for Vaddio technical support Help
For your convenience, the navigation panel also provides an elegant Logout button for ending your session
gracefully.
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Configuring Network Settings
NETWORKING PAGE
Things you can do on this page:
nSpecify time zone and NTP server
nAssign a hostname to the OneLINK HDMI camera extension module
nSpecify DHCP or static IP addressing for the camera extension module
nSet up other networking information
After you enter or change information on this page, click Save.
Note
Changes on the OneLINK HDMI web interface do not affect the attached camera's network configuration.
The camera has its own separate IP address. Use the camera's own web interface to configure the
camera.
Note
DHCP is the default setting, but the extension module will use the default address of 169.254.10.1 if no
DHCP server is available.
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Specifying Time Zone and NTP Server
1. To use NTP and to make the time zone and NTP server editable, enable Automatic NTP Updating.
2. Select the desired time zone from the list.
3. If desired, specify the NTP server to use. Otherwise, use the default.
4. Click Refresh to update the displayed date and time.
Assigning a Hostname
The default hostname for the OneLINK HDMI camera extension module is the string vaddio-onelink-
hdmi- followed by the module's MAC address. You can change this in the Hostname field.
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Network Configuration
By default, the OneLINK HDMI extension module is configured to use DHCP. If the LAN has a DHCP
server, the OneLINK HDMI camera extension module will get its IP address, gateway and routing
information automatically. If your network uses static IP addressing, you will need to assign an IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway.
Caution
Do not change DHCP/Static addressing, IP address, subnet mask, or gateway unless you are very familiar
with the characteristics and configuration of the network where you install the camera. Errors in network
configuration can make the OneLINK HDMIextension module and the camera inaccessible from the
network.
You can connect a computer directly to the extension module's network port and browse to its web
interface to configure its static IP address and other networking information. You may need a crossover
cable.
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Managing Access and Passwords
SECURITY PAGE
Things you can do on this screen:
nAllow people to view the Help screen without logging on (Allow Guest Access)
nSet whether inactive sessionslog off automatically or not
nChange the password for the admin account (default is password)
nChange the password for the user account (default is password)
Note
For best security, Vaddio strongly recommends changing the user and admin passwords from the default.
Using the default passwords leaves the product vulnerable to tampering.
Pro Tip
Make sure you have a way to remember the admin password.
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Adding Room Information to the Web Interface
ROOM LABELS PAGE
On this page, you can provide information about the OneLINK HDMI camera extension module's location:
nName of the organization
nName of the room where the equipment is installed
nPhone number of the room where the equipment is installed
nPhone number for the AV or IT support team
This information appears on every page of the OneLINK HDMI web interface.
Note
This does not affect the room information (if any) presented on the web interface for the attached camera.
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Rebooting, Updating, and Resetting
SYSTEM PAGE
On the System page, you can:
nView system information
nReboot the OneLINK HDMI extension module
nBack up and restore configuration data
nRestore factory presets
nSelect firmware update files and run the updates (there will be some over the life of the OneLINK
Interface)
The system information includes the version – so you don't need to guess about whether the latest update
has already been installed.
Reboot
This may help if the camera attached to the OneLINK HDMI extension module stops responding as you
expect.
In the System Utilities section of the System page, click Reboot.
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Save or Restore Configuration
At this time, configuration data can only be restored (imported) if the extension module is using the same
version of firmware as when the configuration was saved (exported).
To save the OneLINK HDMI extension module's current configuration:
Click Export Data. The configuration file downloads to your computer's default download location.
To restore an exported configuration:
1. Click Import Data. The Import Data dialog opens.
2. Click Choose File, and select the configuration file. The filename is the same as the OneLINK HDMI
extension module's hostname, with the file extension .dat - for example, vaddio-onelink-hdmi-
EC-11-27-FD-B7-E3.dat. The extension module loads the configuration and reboots.
Restore Factory Settings
Click Restore Factory Settings to return to the default configuration. Read the confirmation message
before you click on Continue or Cancel.
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