VIEW® Pro - E120 Digital AV Encoder Installation and User Manual AVoIP™
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Product Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 1 StreamNet AVoIP™ Video Platform....................................................................................................................................1 Device Application..................................................................................................................................
VIEW PRO RS-232 CONTROL LUA File Driver Templates..................................................................................................................................... 21 Preparing the New One-Way RS-232 Driver File.................................................................................................. 21 Preparing the Encoder/Decoder...........................................................................................................................
Introduction PRODUCT OVERVIEW StreamNet AVoIP™ Video Platform The StreamNet IP platform is designed to send high-quality audio and video over a TCP/IP network (AVoIP™). An encoder, such as a VIEW Pro E120, takes digital video and audio from a source device, such as a receiver, cable box or DVR, and makes the source available anywhere on the StreamNet network. A decoder, such as the VIEW Pro D110, takes the combined video and audio stream and decodes it.
Connections The VIEW Pro E120 Encoder has the following input and output connectors on the back of the unit. • 1x - IR Input connector compatible with SteamNet IR sensor (3.5mm) • 1x - IR Input Receiver window on front panel • 1x - IR Output connector compatible with SteamNet IR emitter (3.
HDMI Inputs The HDMI connectors on the E120 receive digital video and audio. IR In This jack allows connection of an StreamNet compatible infrared receiver. The infrared receiver can pick up IR remote control signals for IR learning. IR Out This jack allows connection of an infrared transmitter. The infrared transmitter can send IR remote control signals. RS-232 (COM) These jacks allow the E120 to control a source, or other connected source device.
Installation PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions (Excluding Connectors) Width: 12.2 inches (310mm) Length: 7.4 inches (188mm) Height: 1.75 inch (44.4mm) MOUNTING THE E120 The VIEW Pro encoder includes a Rack Mount Kit (910-0002-001) with rack-mount ears that attach to the encoder to facilitate mounting in a standard rack. Surfacemounted, Mounting When the I/O connections are accessible from the back of the unit. (If needed, the unit can also mount with the I/O connections facing the front of the rack.
There may some situations where the VIEW Pro cables cannot be concealed within a cabinet or in a wall. These cables can be surface mounted and concealed using the optional 910-0002-003 VIEW Pro Cable Raceway Kit. This raceway, in 12-inch joinable lengths, can be mounted to the wall to secure and cover the cables to the VIEW Pro devices. Use included wire ties to secure the cables to the wall bracket Mount the wall brackets to a solid surface.
THE E120 IN A NETWORK The VIEW Pro E120 encoder takes digital video and audio from source devices such as media/disc players, cable/satellite boxes, DVRs, and cameras, and then makes the digital video and audio available anywhere on the StreamNet® IP network. a StreamNet TCP/IP network using a standard 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet connection. The VIEW Pro decoders, as counterparts, are installed at the locations of the target video displays.
Software Setup of the E120 The E120 is setup for use in a commercial or residential network using the StreamNet Dealer Setup program and the accompanying StreamNet Dealer Setup manual. StreamNet Dealer Setup is a PC-based program that allows you to configure devices so that they can communicate across a StreamNet network.
E120 SCREENS IN THE DEALER SETUP PROGRAM Verify the configuration information on the tabs for the E120 device as shown in the following screen examples: Adding an E120 to a Project 8 Technical Support: 800.283.
1. Enter the following information: Device Name - Edit to name the E120 Device. Model Number - Select the E120 Device. 2. Enter the following information: GPIO Name - This is mainly used in macros By default this receives the Device Name. Source Names - Edit to name sources. (There are two HDMI Audio/Video and two AnalogOnly Audio (Balanced, UnBalanced) sources available for the E120.
The Information Tab The Information tab contains all of the information about that particular A/V device: Current IP Address - The current IP address of the E120. Current Subnet Mask - The current subnet mask of the E120. Device Type - The type of device that this is. Model Number - The E120 model number. Firmware Version - What firmware version is currently running on the E120. Device Name - Descriptive name assigned to the device when creating the project. Serial Number - Displays the E120 serial number.
The Sources Tab The Sources tab contains all of the settings and information about the sources connected to the E120: There are two Audio/Video (HDMI) and two Analog sources available for the E120. Each one used needs to be configured within the project. Source Name - This name appears as a selection on all user interfaces and identifies the source. Source Type - The type of source connected to the VIEW Pro.
Gain - The Audio Gain drop-down for setting the audio input gain up or down to match that of other sources in the system. Select from ± 0, 3, or 6 dB amplification or attenuation of audio source. Advanced Configuration - This button is unavailable and greyed out when any
EDITING A STREAM Click on the name of the stream you are editing, then click on Edit Stream. On the Edit Stream screen you can select from preset characteristics for the stream.
Audio Device – The physical input port for the audio stream. Video Device – The physical input port for the video stream. Audio Preset File – The audio preset file that is linked to this stream. Video Preset File – The video preset file that is linked to this stream Driver File – The lua driver that executes any source or 3rd-party commands coming from the network to control the stream including IR. »» NOTE: A replacement .
PREMIUM FEATURES Legacy Audio Support - This Premium Licensed Feature allows the creation of Audio-Only Streams which can be selected and listened to using the ClearOne Legacy Renderers (SLxxx, VLxxx). MultiCast RTSP Support - This Premium Licensed Feature allows an RTSP-compatible A/V or audio-only stream to be created within the Encoder. When creating an Multicast RTSP stream, the Basic Features box for Enable RTSP Stream must also be checked.
Video Presets The following screen shows the “HD Video Distribution” in the Preset Editor with details on the right hand panel. 16 Technical Support: 800.283.
Video Presets Descriptions HD Video Distribution - Video Distribution containing high-definition content for large screen high quality applications. PC Presentation - Utilizes 4:4:4 Video at 24-bit color depth for maximum clarity. RTSP Lan Mode - Optimized for Distributing RTSP video streams for LAN applications. RTSP Wan Mode - Optimized for Distributing RTSP video streams for WAN applications. Signage Active Content - Digital Signage containing embedded videos and/or rapid movement.
Audio Presets The following screen shows the “PCM High Bitrate” in the Preset Editor with details on the right hand panel. 18 Technical Support: 800.283.
Audio Presets Descriptions PCM High Bitrate - Configured for High Definition Movie and Video Distribution applications. PCM Low Bitrate - Configured for Basic Digital Signage and Video Distribution applications. RTSP Audio - Configured using AAC Audio required by most RTSP applications. Setting Audio Preset Values Audio Bitrate - Sets the bitrate in bps of the audio encoding. Select 32000. 96000, 128000, 192000 or 320000 bps. Audio Codec - Sets the codec used for audio.
GPIO Settings Tab This tab allows you to choose a macro associated with each input state: High/Open and Low/ Closed. The VIEW Pro macros are created and used in the same manner as the VIEW legacy products. Refer to the Dealer Setup Manual, Chapter 11 Section 1 (11-1) for the “Favorites section,” which explains macros in detail. The GPIO Tab contains six GPIO components (3x Input Triggers and 3x Relays).
VIEW Pro RS-232 Control The VIEW Pro has two DB9 Serial ports available on both Encoder and Decoder. The function and operation of the ports is defined in a .lua file used as a driver and implemented through StreamNet Dealer Setup. These ports communicate RS-232 commands and can be used in the following scenarios: 1. Input and/or Output Control. 2. Source Control. 3. Display Control The VIEW Pro .
For Example: If you are creating a one way RS-232 file for a DVD you would: • Locate the Driver Template directory (i.e. C:\Program Files (x86)\ClearOne\StreamNet Application Suite\viewPro\drivers) • Copy the DVDTEMPLATE.LUA file into the Drivers folder that you created • Rename the DVDTEMPLATE.LUA 22 In this example, we will call it TESTDVD.LUA Technical Support: 800.283.
PREPARING THE ENCODER/DECODER The next step is to configure the Encoder/Decoder device. Add the Encoder/Decoder as you normally would. Do NOT choose a source type that is tied to a specific manufacturer or product model. If you are in doubt choose the source type you would use if this were and IR device. For this example, we would choose DVD.
Once the device is added select the Sources tab for the Encoder/Decoder. Change the Driver file from IR to your newly created driver. For this example, we would change the driver file from IR to DVDTemplate.lua. Now Apply your changes. The Encoder/Decoder is now configured to use your one-way Driver file. So far all you have applied is a renamed file. Now you need to modify the driver file to support your source.
In the RS-232 Protocol section of the .lua file, locate the communication settings. Normally these settings will include: Baud rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit, and Parity. Once you find them you will need to verify that these commands match those used in the driver file.
Verify that the baud, bits, parity, and stop values in the driver file match the settings listed in the RS232 Protocol. Most devices use Baud=9600, Data bits=8, Parity=0, and Stop bits=1. Now locate the Command table in the driver file. Do a text search for: local CmdTable = 26 Technical Support: 800.283.
Below the local CmdTable = text are the available commands where you can enter RS-232 commands. For each command you will enter the command between the quotation marks. For example: To enter the RS-232 command for TUNE UP: Locate the TUNE UP command line: [‘TUNE UP’] = “”, Add the appropriate RS-232 command for the source to do a TUNE UP between the quotes [‘TUNE UP’] = “W 1 6 1”, Note that in most RS-232 Protocols you are required to put a Carriage Return to indicate an end of command.
Your table should begin looking like this: Once you have completed your changes, save the file. From Dealer Setup, send the configuration to your Encoder/Decoder. The StreamNet GUI will now send the RS-232 command to the source via the DB9 port instead of the IR. 28 Technical Support: 800.283.
VIEW Pro and VIEW Legacy Interoperability There are several types of interoperability with VIEW Pro and the legacy VIEW products: • Control Sharing • Audio Streaming Interoperability • IR Learning and Control • Firmware Upgrading CONTROL SHARING From a command and control standpoint, VIEW legacy and VIEW Pro devices all appear and act the same; that is, a TouchLinX Touch Panel, Virtual Control, and VIEW Virtual Matrix (VVM) can all be used to control both types of products.
IR LEARNING AND CONTROL The accessory kits for the IR Emitter and IR Receiver allow the use of these devices with the VIEW Pro products. For example, an IR Emitter can be placed over the integrated IR Receiver of a display so signals from the VIEW Pro can be used to control the display. An IR Receiver unit can be used to receive and relay IR commands to a device placed out of the line of sight of the IR control device.
VIEW Pro Accessory Kits KIT DESCRIPTIONS The following accessory kits are available to meet the mounting and control needs of your VIEW Pro Encoders and Decoders: Part Number 910-0002-001 910-0002-002 910-0002-003 Kit Name VIEW Pro Rack Mount Description Rack Mount Kit for VIEW Pro Encoder E120, Decoder D110 (Included with Encoder) • 6X - Screw, M3 x 6mm, Pan-head, Philips, Thread Locking, Black Wall Mount Kit for VIEW Pro Encoder E120, Decoder D110 VIEW Pro Wall Mount • 2X - Rack Ear, Extended leng
Compliance COMPLIANCE OVERVIEW RoHS Compliance All components and processes used to produce the E120 will comply with the RoHS initiative. Sustainability The E120 is compliant with the WEEE recycling initiative. It is made from easily recyclable materials such as aluminum and steel. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ADVISORY This equipment uses DC power supplied from an external source which can be subjected to electrical surges, typically lightning transients which are very destructive to customer terminal equipment.
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