Visionary Solutions AVN422HD User manual

Visionary Solutions, Inc.
2060 Alameda Padre Serra
Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
T:805-566-5811
F:805-566-5813
www.vsicam.com
AVN422HD h.264 High Definition
IP Audio Video Node
User’s Manual
©2011 Visionary Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
May 16, 2011
Revision 1.0.4 (compatible with version 05B firmware)
Please visit the support section of our web site at www.vsicam.com
for manuals, other documentation, and software downloads.

About This Guide
VSI recommends that you download the most recent version of this Manual from
www.vsicam.com.
Legal Considerations
Intellectual Property Rights
Visionary Solutions, Inc. warrants that it, or its licensors, have good and clear title or
right to license the PackeTV® Manager and its components and to manufacture and
distribute the AVN422HD, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of
Visionary Solutions, Inc.
All rights, title, copyrights in and to the design, firmware object and source code of the
AVN422HD belong exclusively to and are the property of Visionary Solutions, Inc.
All rights, title, and copyrights in and to the PackeTV® Manager and any copies of the
PackeTV® Manager belong exclusively to and are the property of Visionary
Solutions, Inc.
Limited Liability
In no event shall Visionary Solutions, Inc. be liable, whether in contract, tort, or
otherwise, to OEM or Customers for (a) any damages resulting from loss of use, data
or profits howsoever arising hereunder in relation to or in connection with Visionary
Solutions, Inc. Software, (b) any special, indirect, incidental or consequential
damages, even if Visionary Solutions, Inc. has been advised of the possibility thereof.
Visionary Solutions, Inc.’s total liability in contract, tort or otherwise arising out of, in
connection with or in relation to the Software or otherwise under this Agreement shall
be limited to the amount paid to Visionary Solutions, Inc. or and authorized Visionary
Solutions, Inc. reseller for the Visionary Solutions, Inc. Software or Hardware for a
Customer in the 12 month period immediately preceding the event which has given
rise to the liability.
The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued
progress in methodology, design, and manufacturing. Visionary Solutions, Inc. shall
have no liability for any error or damages of any kind resulting from the use of this
document.
Trademark Acknowledgements
All trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Visionary Solutions, Inc., Limited 12-Month AVN422HD
Warranty
We appreciate your purchase of this Visionary Solutions, Inc. product. We feel
confident that in normal use it will provide years of satisfactory performance.
Visionary Solutions, Inc. warrants to the original user that the video equipment
supplied by us will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Visionary Solutions, Inc. or an
authorized reseller of Visionary Solutions, Inc. Visionary Solutions, Inc.’s obligation
under this warranty shall be to the repair including any necessary parts and the cost
of labor connected therewith, or at its option, the exchange or the refund of the
purchase price, of any video equipment that is determined by us to have a
manufacturing defect within the warranty period.
Replacement parts furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a
period equal to the unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause
beyond the control of Visionary Solutions, Inc., including, but not limited to, acts of
nature, improper installation, misuse, lack of proper maintenance, accident, voltage
fluctuations, and unauthorized repairs or modifications.
This warranty becomes void in the event serial numbers are altered, defaced, or
removed.
Visionary Solutions, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the design, or make
additions to, or improvements upon, this product without incurring obligations to
install the same on products previously manufactured.
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Visionary Solutions, Inc. neither assumes nor authorizes any
person to assume for it any other obligations or liabilities in connection with the sale
of its products. In no event shall Visionary Solutions, Inc. or its authorized resellers be
liable for special or consequential damages arising from the use of its products, or
any delay in the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond its control.
IN THE U.S.A., SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE PREVIOUSLY STATED LIMITATIONS ON
IMPLIED WARRANTY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
Customer Obligations
The original, dated, bill of sale should be retained as proof of purchase and must be
presented to the Visionary Solutions, Inc. or a Visionary Solutions, Inc. Authorized
Service Center when this equipment is to be serviced under the provisions of this
warranty.
The cost of transportation to and from the Authorized Service Center is the
responsibility of the user.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Should this equipment require warranty service you may obtain specific information
on how to obtain this service by directly contacting Visionary Solutions, Inc., or the
reseller who sold you this equipment.

AVN422HD User’s Manual Contents
iii
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................... 1
1.1 Features ........................................................................................... 1
1.2 Product Description ........................................................................ 2
1.2.1 AVN422HD Front Panel ......................................................... 2
1.2.2 Shipping Inventory ................................................................. 3
1.3 The MPP1700 ................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 MPP1700 Front Panel Slots .................................................. 4
1.4 The MPP200 ..................................................................................... 4
1.4.1 MPP200 Front Panel Slots .................................................... 4
1.4.2 MPP200 Rear Panel .............................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Installing the AVN422HD .................................................... 6
2.1 Blade Installation and Removal ........................................................ 6
2.2 Minimum Connections Installation .................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Connecting to the Network ................................................ 8
3.1 Unicast and Multicast Transmissions over the Network ................... 8
3.2 IGMP Querying and IGMP Snooping ............................................... 8
3.3 DHCP IP Configuration ..................................................................... 9
3.4 Static IP Configuration ...................................................................... 9
Chapter 4 Operating the AVN422HD ................................................. 11
4.1 PackeTV® Configuration Utility ...................................................... 11
4.2 AVN422HD Console Interface ........................................................ 11
4.3 AVN422HD Browser Interface ........................................................ 11
4.4 AVN Control Protocol (API) ............................................................ 11
Chapter 5 Using the Console Interface ............................................. 12
5.1 Connecting With a HyperTerminal Session .................................... 12
5.2 Console Interface ........................................................................... 14
5.2.1 Network Configuration ......................................................... 15
5.2.2 Using the Network Configuration Wizard ............................. 15

Contents AVN422HD User’s Manual
iv
Chapter 6 Using the Browser Interface ............................................ 16
6.1 The Web Management Login Page ................................................ 16
6.2 The Browser Interface Main Page .................................................. 17
6.3 Browser Interface Tree Menu ......................................................... 19
6.4 Channel Page ................................................................................. 19
6.4.1 Channel Status .................................................................... 20
6.4.2 Channel Input ...................................................................... 21
6.4.2.1 Video Input Control ............................................... 21
6.4.2.2 Audio Input Control ............................................... 22
6.4.3 Channel Encoding ............................................................... 22
6.4.3.1 Encoding Control ................................................... 22
6.4.4 Channel Stream ................................................................... 23
6.4.5 Channel SAP Page .............................................................. 24
6.5 Device Page ................................................................................... 25
6.5.1 Device Status ....................................................................... 25
6.5.2 Device ID ............................................................................. 26
6.5.3 Device Network .................................................................... 27
6.6 Advanced Page .............................................................................. 28
6.6.1 Advanced Status .................................................................. 28
6.6.2 Advanced System ................................................................ 28
6.6.3 Advanced Events ................................................................. 28
6.6.4 Advanced Alarm .................................................................. 28
6.6.5 Advanced Stats .................................................................... 29
6.6.5.1 System Statistics ................................................... 29
6.6.5.2 Video Input Statistics ............................................. 29
6.6.5.3 Encoding Statistics ................................................ 29
6.7 Administration Page ....................................................................... 30
6.7.1 Administration Status ........................................................... 30
6.7.2 Administration Config ........................................................... 31
6.7.3 Administration Users ............................................................ 32
6.7.4 Administration FactDef ........................................................ 33
6.7.5 Administration Upgrade ....................................................... 33
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 35
7.1 Checking the Firmware ................................................................... 35
7.2 Support ........................................................................................... 35
7.3 Factory Default Settings ................................................................. 35

AVN422HD User’s Manual Contents
v
Chapter 8 Field Upgrade .................................................................... 37
8.1 Firmware Component Overview ..................................................... 37
8.2 Firmware Component Versions ...................................................... 37
8.2.1 Browser Interface: To Determine Both the Current and Latest
Version Information 37
8.2.2 Via the Internet: To Determine the Latest Available Firmware
Component Version 37
8.3 Updating Firmware Components .................................................... 38
8.3.1 General Firmware Component Update Procedure .............. 38
8.3.1.1 Browser Interface .................................................. 38
8.3.1.2 PackeTV® Configuration Utility ............................. 39
8.3.2 Custom Firmware Component Update Procedure ............... 39
8.3.2.1 Browser Interface .................................................. 39
8.3.2.2 PackeTV® Configuration Utility ............................. 39
Chapter 9 Unit Connections .............................................................. 40
9.1 Ethernet Connector ........................................................................ 40
9.2 Ethernet Serial Connector .............................................................. 40
9.3 HDMI Connector ............................................................................. 41
9.4 Audio Terminal Block Connector .................................................... 42
9.4.1 Pinouts ................................................................................. 42
9.4.2 Configuration ....................................................................... 42
Chapter 10 Technical Specifications ................................................ 43
Chapter 11 Safety and Compliance Information .............................. 44
Glossary of Terms ............................................................................... 45