Visionary Solutions AVN200 User manual

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Visionary Solutions, Inc.
AVN2XX Quick Start
Guide
(AVN200, AVN210, and AVN220)
AVN200 AVN220
AVN210
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Current user manuals are available online.
April, 2013
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Introduction
This document is intended to assist users of the AVN2XX series encoders in the initial
configuration and setup of the devices. This document is NOT intended to provide
installation instructions for either the AmiNet or other AVN products (AVN4XX).
Requirements
In order to setup the AVN2XX for streaming, the user must have a valid video source, an
available network address, and some sort of decoder, either software or hardware.
Step 1:Connect AVN2XX Hardware
1. Connect one or more of your video sources to the appropriate video input(s).
2. Connect one or more of your audio sources to the appropriate audio input(s).
3. Connect the LAN Ethernet cable to the Ethernet RJ-45 connector.
4. Connect the power cable to the AVN2XX Power Supply connector and power on
the AVN2XX. In the case of the AVN220 (blade) the power is supplied via the
MPPXXX chassis.
Input Connector Diagrams by Device Type
AVN200
Front Panel
Diagram:

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AVN200
Rear Panel
Diagram:
AVN210 Front Panel Diagram:
AVN210 Back Panel Diagram:
AVN220 Panel Diagram:

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Step 2:Assign the AVN2XX a network IP address
Before you can use the AVN2XX on your network, you will need to determine whether to
assign a static IP Address to your AVN2XX or use the default DHCP setting that allows
your network to automatically assign a dynamic IP address. It is highly recommended
that you assign a static IP Address to your AVN2XX. If the unit is not statically
configured and no DHCP server is available on the network, the unit will default to IP
address 192.168.1.253. .
1. In order to configure your AVN2XX, you will need to ask your IT/Networking
department for the following information:
2. Does your network use DHCP and have a DHCP Server running? (Yes or No. If
No, you will need to assign a static IP Address to your AVN2XX.)
3. What is the subnet mask of your network? (e.g., 255.255.255.0)
4. What is the default gateway address on your network? (e.g., 192.168.1.1)
5. What is an available IP address we can assign to the AVN200 unit? (e.g.,
192.168.1.100)
6. Connect the Null Modem cable between the RS-232 port (serial on the AVN220) of
the AVN2XX and a COMM port on your PC (typically the COM1 port).
Note: If there is a COMM port conflict and you are unable to use HyperTerminal
(see #3 below), you may configure the AVN2XX with the PackeTV™ Configuration
Utility. Refer to the PackeTV™ Configuration Utility User’s Manual for details.
7. Launch a terminal application, such as TeraTerm (Google: teraterm download) or
Microsoft’s HyperTerminal.
a. In this example, go to the Windows Start menu, select Programs>
Accessories> Communications> HyperTerminal.
b. Select a name and an icon for this connection, click OK.
c. Specify the port that you are connected to on your PC (typically COM1),
click OK.
d. Configure the Port Settings as follows: Bits per second (38400), Data bits
(8), Parity (None), Stop bits (1), Flow Control (None). Click OK.
e. From the Main Admin Menu, select “Config Menu”, and press ENTER to
open the Config Menu.

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f. Turn off DHCP. Select the “Use DHCP” option, then press ENTER. Type
"no" at the prompt then press ENTER again. Once DHCP is turned off you
will want to modify the following options: IP Address, Netmask and
Gateway. Record each value that you enter as you will need those values
when you go to start/connect to a video stream. When you are finished
configuring options, select the “Save” option and press ENTER. Next,
select the “Return” option to return to the Main Admin Menu.
8. (Optional) Before exiting HyperTerminal, you can assign an Administrative
Username and Password to the AVN2XX (see the User’s Manual for more
information). By default the AVN2XX Username/ Password are admin/admin.
a. From the Main Admin Menu, select the “Config Menu” option. At the
Security Menu, enter the items that you would like to modify.
b. When you modify the Password, your entry will be visible in plain text and
you will be asked to confirm your entry. When finished, you must save your
settings in order for them to take effect. Select the “Save” option and press
ENTER.
9. After saving your changes, go up to the top-level Main Admin Menu (99 to go up)
and select the “Reboot” option. The AVN2XX should reboot and the Menu should
appear on your console window again when the reboot is complete. Your AVN2XX
should be ready to configure for streaming.
Note: The values that you enter and save in this menu will be stored even if the
AVN2XX is rebooted. If at any point your AVN2XX becomes unusable or has
undesirable settings, it can be restored to a factory default state by pressing
and holding in the blue reset button on the front of the unit for 3 seconds.
10. Exit HyperTerminal (or terminal emulator application) and disconnect your Null
Modem Cable if no longer needed.
Step 3:Configure the AVN2XX for Streaming
1. Open the device’s web/browser interface by opening a web browser and typing
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx corresponds with the IP address of
the AVN2XX being configured, and selecting ENTER.
2. From the main browser page (see image below), configure the unit’s basic encoder
properties to desired values. The critical settings are the Destination IP and Port
values. See steps b. through h., below, for details on configuring the minimum
required settings for operation.

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a. IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway should already be configured.
b. Destination IP: This setting controls where the encoder will send the
stream and is therefore a critical component to successful streaming.
The destination IP address can either be a Unicast address (single
point/viewer) or Multicast (many viewers). For more information see the
section titled “Unicast and Multicast Transmissions over the Network”
below. The Destination IP shown in the screenshot above is a multicast
address and will be able to be viewed by multiple users on the network.
c. Destination Port: This setting, like the Destination IP, is a critical
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stream's complete destination address. The decoder, whether hardware
or software, will need to know both the Destination IP address and the
Destination Port number to successfully find and decode the stream.
There is a default port generated based upon the IP address, or you can
assign the port number “1234” which has become the new default
destination port for VSI encoders. The screenshot above shows the new
default value.
d. Stream Bitrate: The default value is 3.8 Mbps, but this value can be
changed to meet your network and quality requirements.
e. Video Input:Set the value to match the desired video input to the
AVN2XX. Can be either Composite BNC or S-Video (or Composite RCA
for AVN210 only).
f. Video Format: The default is NTSC-M, which is the format used within
the U.S. but can be set to PAL, PAL-M or SECAM as required.
g. Video Resolution: The default is D1 but a lower resolution can be
selected if desired.
h. Encapsulation: This value should be UDP for most cases.
i. Audio (AVN210 only): In the System Settings sections of the main web
interface page, there is an Audio button which brings up the AVN210
Audio Configuration page. Toggle between Balanced XLR or
Unbalanced RCA, to match the audio input.
3. Enter the AVN2XX’s username and password into the edit boxes at the bottom of
the page and click the Save button. The AVN2XX is now ready to start encoding /
streaming.
Step 4:Start the AVN2XX Stream
1. Click the Start button in the lower left hand corner of the AVN2XX’s main browser
page (see screenshot above) to begin encoding/streaming.
2. Upon a successful start, the Start button should change to a Stop button and the
Destination IP: edit box should change to read: “Currently Streaming in Unicast
Mode” or “Currently Streaming in Multicast Mode” depending on the type of
Destination IP address (unicast or multicast) set before starting the stream.
Step 5:View / Decode the Stream
The AVN2XX should now be streaming to the Destination IP address and Destination Port
configured in Step 3 above. To decode the stream it is necessary to configure the decoder
(whether hardware or software) to find the stream on the network. The decoder
configuration is dependent upon the decoder being used and is therefore beyond the
scope of this document. Please review the other support documentation, below, to learn
how to configure and view AVN generated streams using Amino STBs (set top boxes) and
VLC Media Player.
1. AmiNet STB (hardware decoders)

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For instructions on configuring AmiNet hardware decoders for use with the
AVN2XX, see the “Amino and AVN Configuration Manual”( link here ) or at the
following URL:
http://www.vsicam.com/core/__downloads/Amino_140_VSI_Configuration_Manual.pdf
2. VLC Media Player
A. To download the free software decoder go to http://www.videolan.org/ and get the
VLC media player (current version).
B. Once installed, configure the decoder to receive the AVN generated stream.
I. New versions of VLC:
1) Select the “Open Network…” option under the Media menu.
2) In the next dialog set the Protocol option to UDP and put the
Destination IP address and Destination Port from the AVN2XX’s
browser interface page into the Address and Port fields
respectively.
3) Click the “Play” button at the bottom the dialog to begin viewing.
II. Older versions of VLC:
1) Select the “Open Network Stream…” option under the File menu.
2) In the next dialog select the UDP/RTP Multicast radio button and
put the Destination IP address and Destination Port from the
AVN2XX’s browser interface page into the Address and Port fields
respectively.
3) Click the “OK” button at the bottom the dialog to begin viewing.
Unicast and Multicast Transmissions over the Network
A Unicast transmission sends IP packets to a single recipient on a network. A Multicast
transmission sends IP packets to a group of hosts on a network. If the streaming video is
to be distributed to a single destination, then you would start a Unicast stream by setting
the destination IP address and port on the AVN equal to the destination's values. If you
want to view the stream at multiple concurrent locations, then you would set the AVN's
destination IP address to a valid Multicast IP address (224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255).
Note that while the Multicast IP address range is from 224.0.0.0 - 239.255.255.255, the
first octet (224.xxx.xxx.xxx) is generally reserved for administration. VSI recommends
setting the first octet to 225 and the remaining three octets to the AVN's IP address. For
example, if the AVN's IP address is 192.168.1.53, then set the destination IP address to
225.168.1.53 for Multicast streaming.
Since Multicasting is a relatively new technology, some legacy devices that are part of
your network might not support Multicasting.
Before using the AVN2XX in Multicast streaming mode, check the functional specifications
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traffic on your network. If your backbone switch supports Internet Group Messaging
Protocol (IGMP) snooping, it allows the core of your network to ignore the traffic streams
that Multicasting may generate.
Safety and Compliance Information
1. Unintended use of this product, or use with non-VSI listed components, is forbidden
and violates safety approvals.
2. Only use the power supply that is provided with this system.
Safety Approval:
UL Listed I.T.E. E257717
Unit Ratings:
Caution: 3.3Vdc, 2A
Power Supply Rating:
Caution: 100-240V~, 50-60 Hz, 0.5A
Fuse Rating:
No user accessible fuse.