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Contents VBrick Appliance Getting Started Guide Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Font Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii Printer-Friendly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IP Differentiated Services (Diffserv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 VBrick Video Stream Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Network Jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Typical Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu-Based Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Editing Configuration Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Setting and Changing Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 8. VB6000 Reference VBrick Appliance Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VBrick Appliance Getting Started Guide This document explains how to set up and configure a VBrick network video appliance. It explains the management tools available and describes some of the fundamental concepts behind the technology. It also explains how to use the Integrated Web Browser to configure the appliance and the IR Remote Control to control appliance functions. Your appliance has two available slots.
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Chapter 1 Appliance Setup Topics in this chapter Setup Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Appliance Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 This chapter explains how to set up and configure all VBrick MPEG and WM network appliances. The information here is more detailed than the Quick Start Guide that came with the appliance.
Mic In AudioMate microphone connection. Audio In Left/Right Audio in left and right channels. Power In 24VDC Power input. LED illuminates when power is applied. COM 1 Dedicated serial port for Serial Port Passthrough. COM 2 (Term) Use to connect a terminal (or a PC running terminal emulation software) in order to manage the appliance using HyperTerminal (see Connecting with HyperTerminal on page 49). Optional serial port for Serial Port Passthrough. Relay Use to control external devices.
Appliance Setup can stream audio and video from your appliance over your local network. (Your actual production setup may be different.) Make sure you are using the right MPEG-2/MPEG-4 or WM Quick Start Guide when setting up the appliance. Use the steps on the following pages for reference or if you need additional information. The Quick Start Guides are also available on the Product CD in .pdf format. For best results, print these document in color on 11x17 paper. Click to enlarge Figure 4.
T To connect input audio/video to the appliance: 1. From a video input source (for example, a camera, DVD, or VCR), connect a BNC (composite video) cable to Composite In on Slot1 of the VBrick appliance. Connect Left and Right cables from the audio source to Audio In on the appliance. 2. Step 3. Connect to the IP Network Use an Ethernet cable to connect the appliance to the IP network. T To connect to the IP network: 1. 2. 3.
Appliance Setup If you want to configure a static IP address, you must do it while the unit is operating in limited run mode. You cannot access the appliance while it is searching for DHCP server. You can set a static IP address with the Remote Control or with HyperTerminal as explained below. 3. If DHCP is successful, the monitor (MPEG appliances only) will display the VBrick logo in the lower right corner, and audio and video will be present.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. of the computer or terminal device (usually COM1 ) using the provided cable. See Connecting with HyperTerminal on page 49 for more information. From the Windows start menu, go to: Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal . The port setting is 9600, 8-bit, 1-stop, no parity, flow control = none. The VBrick is a DTE and the provided serial adapter cable and connector provide connectivity from the VBrick COM2 to the PC COM1 or COM2 .
Appliance Setup Verify MPEG 2 Operation T 1. To verify MPEG-2 operation using StreamPlayer: Launch the StreamPlayer Plus application from the All Programs folder. Go to Start > All Programs > VBrick > StreamPlayer Plus. 2. 3. 4. 5. The VBrick appliance will broadcast program information to the StreamPlayer Plus application running on your PC. You should see a stream appear in the Program Info column of the StreamPlayer Plus application. The default stream name from the VBrick is the unit's MAC address.
T 1. To verify operation using StreamPlayer: Launch the StreamPlayer Plus application. Go to Start > Programs > VBrick > StreamPlayer Plus. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8 The VBrick appliance automatically broadcasts program information to the StreamPlayer application running on your PC. You should see a stream appear in the Program Info column of the StreamPlayer application. The default stream name from the VBrick is the unit's MAC address.
Chapter 2 Appliance Upgrade Topics in this chapter Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installing a System Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Overview VBrick appliances are shipped with PC applications to allow for easy upgrade (All release material should be installed on a PC running Internet Explorer 6.
4. Go to Start > All Programs > VBrick > VBDirectory to start the management utility. The VBDirectory program should launch in a new window showing all VBrick appliances that are available for upgrade. 5. Select the device to be updated by highlighting the name and then click the Upgrade button. (If the user name and password are not set, a dialog box will appear and you will need to configure the appliances's username and password using the Enter Username/ Password button.) 6.
Chapter 3 Management Tools Overview The Integrated Web Server (IWS) configuration tool is an intuitive GUI based management tool and VBrick recommends using IWS as the primary means of managing VBrick appliances. You can also use any of the following tools to manage a VBrick: Table 1. VBrick Management Tools VBrick Tool Description IWS The IWS Integrated Web Server allows quick and secure control through the VBrick's IP interface. See Integrated Web Server on page 33.
by pointing to the IP Address (e.g. http://172.17.5.5 ) of the VBrick appliance and logging in. IWS is one of several ways a user can manage the VBrick appliance; however it is the intuitive and easiest to use. IWS Menus and parameters are described in Integrated Web Server on page 33.
Management Tools compatible with previous versions of code. For more information about this tool, please refer to the VBDirectory User Guide. Command Line Interface VBrick network appliances can be configured using a standard ASCII terminal or terminal emulator program connected to the serial port (COM 2) on the rear of the appliance. Simple commands are used to configure all functions and features. VBrick currently supports two command line interfaces: a menu-based CLI and a MIB-based CLI (recommended).
Telnet Ethernet VBricks can be managed remotely via industry-standard Telnet. The same suites of menus that are displayed on a local terminal are instantly available over an IP network. VBrick uses the standard Telnet port (23). Telnet uses the same commands as Command Line Interface (CLI). Both the Telnet and HyperTerminal interfaces are referred to as CLI or Command Line Interface. For more information see Command Line Interface on page 49.
Management Tools VBrick SDK The VBrick Software Development Kit enables individuals having a wide variety of abilities to build applications around VBrick appliances to schedule, record, store, forward, manage, and control VBrick appliance features. Advanced programming skills are not required in order to utilize the functionality of the SDK. A basic knowledge of HTML and web development is enough to create programs that address a specific need.
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Chapter 4 Streaming Video Basics Topics in this chapter Video Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Getting the Best Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Typical Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
past frame (for example, it is likely that the sky will still be on the top of the frame and that it will still be blue), it is possible to predict portions of a future frame. P-Frames (Predictive) reference the nearest previous I-frame. Video data that contains only I and P frames requires less bandwidth than video that contains only I-Frames for comparable quality.
Streaming Video Basics Note Operation with the DSL4000 requires B frames for correct audio/video synchronization. Table 2. Reference Distance Settings GOP Length (N) Reference Frame Distance 1 2 3 1 † †† †† 2 IP †† †† 3 IPP IBP †† 4 IPPP BIBP IBBP 5 IPPPP IBPBP †† 6 IPP. . . PP BIBPBP BBIBBP 7 IPP. . . PP IBP. . .BP IBBPBBP 8 IPP. . . PP BIBP. . .BP †† 9 IPP. . . PP IBP. . .BP BBI. . .BBP 10 IPP. . . PP BIBP. . .BP IBBP. . .BBP 11 IPP. . . PP IBP. . .
modes regardless of settings. Delay is approximately 350 milliseconds in medium delay mode and 450 milliseconds in high delay mode. Delay is set in the Configuration: Encoder > Transport. The default setting for Delay Mode is set to High . MPEG-2 Audio High quality Stereo or Mono audio, fully synchronized with video, may instantly be transported across the network. VBrick supports 44.1 and 48 kHz sample rates, and data rates between 192 and 384 Kbps.
Streaming Video Basics kHz and data rates between 8000 and 320000 bits/sec are supported to allow transmission over a wide variety of media ranging from low-speed Internet delivery to high-speed LANs. WM Microsoft Windows Media is a ubiquitous technology that makes it easier for VBrick customers to deploy video for one-way video delivery to millions of PCs and multimediaequipped devices worldwide. "Windows Media" describes Microsoft's multimedia product technologies for Windows.
Table 4. Video Resolution Video Resolution NTSC PAL Full D1 720 x 480 720 x 576 2/3 D1 480 x 480 480 x 576 1/2 D1 352 x 480 352 x 576 SIF 352 x 240 352 x 288 Network Considerations A number of features that address video stream handling across networks are described below.
Streaming Video Basics Host Names has an Address Mode parameter. This configuration parameter allows the user to specify how the address is to be configured: IP Address or Host Name. If Address Mode is set to "Host Name," the IP address field becomes a status field and is used to report the IP Address of the configured Host Name. Likewise, if Address Mode is set for "IP Address," the Host Name field is used to report the Host Name of the configured IP Address.
Bits 6–7 Reserved for future use. Example To set the Type of Service to all 0's enter 0. To set the Type of Service to all 1's, enter 255. IP Differentiated Services redefine how the historical TOS field is used. Diffserv allows IP networks to provide certain Quality of Service features. Note: If uncertain as to whether the network supports TOS or Diffserv, VBrick recommends setting the TOS to the default value of 0.
Streaming Video Basics VBricks send and receive MPEG video via UDP/IP at 1 to 15 Mbps (plus audio and overhead). Assuming each VBrick is on a separate 100Base-T segment, less than 10% of the segment's capacity can be used. Video can be transmitted point-to-point between VBricks for two-way conferencing or video can, using IP multicast, be broadcast to an unlimited number of TV's connected to VBricks; and to an unlimited number of PC's that are using the VBrick StreamPlayer or StreamPlayer Plus software.
training tapes and pre-recorded VHS tapes. Since the Session Advertisement Protocol, or SAP, containing the name of each program are small and are only sent periodically, they have practically little or no impact on the network bandwidth. Two-Way Interactive Conferencing For two-way interactive conferencing applications, appropriate audio conference equipment such as amplifiers, microphones, and echo control equipment is required. Contact VBrick for accessories.
Streaming Video Basics Because the name advertisements are small and only sent periodically, they have practically no impact on the network. These advertisements are typically sent to a default multicast address, but may be configured to be broadcast or configured to be sent to any valid IP Address. Once the call is established, the calling party may "ring" the other end to get their attention, if desired. • • • • • • • • Several configuration options are available: Enable/Disable Conference.
How Passthrough Works VBrick appliances are able to receive data on a particular TCP/IP port and transparently output that data to a serial port. Conversely, any data input to a serial port can be passed through to other devices connected to that TCP/IP port. Devices include other VBricks or special applications connected to the appropriate TCP/IP port. This feature is called "Serial Port Passthrough." COM1 is assigned port 4439 while COM2 uses port 4414.
Streaming Video Basics Remote COM1 Remote COM2 are as implied. This selection determines which serial port will be accessed on the Responder appliance. In "Slot1 or Slot2 Video Endpoint" cases, the Passthrough port for the Remote/Responder appliance's COM1 port is 4439. Access to the remote appliance's COM2 uses port 4414. Slot1 MetaData Slor2 MetaData specifies the slot into which you will insert incoming serial data as metadata.
MPEG Features Billboard The Billboard feature allows you to display text and/or graphics on a TV monitor. The displayed billboard can span multiple pages with each page displayed for a specified period of time. Some uses of the billboard feature are to announce a daily calendar of events, directions to a particular conference room or even a slide presentation in conjunction with displayed video. VBrick models 62xx, 52xx and 53xx have a built in mini-browsers that support viewing limited HTML pages.
Streaming Video Basics This is how the "page flipping" effect is created. The URL to enter that will make this happen is: –File://./BB01/VB_1.HTM Example 2 An HTML page or image can reside on a PC. Your PC must be set up as a Web Server. This is actually easier than you think since Microsoft provides a PWS (Personal Web Server) application that takes five minutes to install.
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Chapter 5 Integrated Web Server Topics in this chapter Using IWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Serving Custom ASX and HTML Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using IWS The VBrick WM Appliance has an Integrated Web Server (referred to throughout this document as IWS) that lets you manage VBrick configuration from an external browser.
Login Page Figure 4. Login Page T To login to IWS: 1. 2. Enter the IP address of the VBrick in the address bar. Login to IWS with a valid user name and password (case-sensitive), and then click the Log In button. The default user name and password is admin and admin . Use the Maintenance pages in IWS to change the user name and password. The user name and password cannot exceed 20 characters.
Integrated Web Server Figure 5. Welcome Page Network appliances may be configured with a single encoder or with dual encoders. Consequently the screens you see in IWS will vary depending on whether the encoder has one or two slots. The images in this document show an encoder configured with one slot. Menu Options The basic menu options are shown below. The top menu bar is available at all times. The left column contains configuration options. Configuration Options affect selection of individual pages.
Making Changes In order to change configuration settings in the VBrick encoder, you must log in so that multiple users cannot change parameters simultaneously. By clicking on the button labeled Begin Edit , you become the editor and the message Edit Session In Progress is displayed on the front panel of the appliance. Only one user may be in Edit mode at any time. Any user may end the editing session of any other user using IWS or CLI, regardless of login level—admin or operator.
Integrated Web Server Figure 7. Edit Mode End Edit Ends the editing session and displays View mode. Save Config Writes all applied changes to flash memory. If you do not click Save Config after editing, any changes you made are lost if the appliance loses power or is reset. If the browser is closed after entering the Edit Mode, Editing will not be ended. Therefore, a second user can't know if the first user has simply forgotten to log off or is still engaged in editing.
3. Use the Reset button on the optional IR remote control device if the IR feature has been enabled in the Configuration: System section of IWS. Logout Pressing Logout on the navigation bar exits from IWS and ends any editing sessions. If you have purchased a VBStar appliance, the link to view the hard drive content from the Integrated Web Server launches an additional Internet Explorer window.
Integrated Web Server Multiple Applies In Edit mode, on some screens it is possible to have more than one Apply button. It is necessary to make sure the correct Apply is used for the section of the screen in which the change is made. Using Apply on one section of the screen may change which settings are available in other sections of that screen. Also, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the screen, to make sure all selections are visible.
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Chapter 6 Using the IR Remote VBrick appliances support features provided through an optional hand held IR (infrared) remote control. The IR remote enables users to access VBrick appliance functions and control functions with simple program commands. Front Panel Edit options are model dependent. For example, a dual encoder will allow editing of two destination IP Addresses and ports. The IR remote control has limited functionality.
Key Description Letters Letters for password and for responses. "6" corresponds to "n" for a no response, "9" corresponds to "y" for a yes response. Table 8. Front Panel Error Messages Error Message Description Edit in Progress Edit session in progress; Sign off any SNMP/CLI/IWS edit sessions. Syntax Err 1 Syntax error. Syntax Err 2 Syntax error. Out of Range Value out of range. Invalid Gateway Invalid Gateway Address or conflict with Gateway Address.
Using the IR Remote Dialog Window Description Gateway This screen will display the current Gateway of the VBrick. If the current setting does not need to be modified press the select key. Otherwise enter in the correct value followed by the select key. If the Box IP, Subnet Mask or Gateway IP has been modified and there are no errors reported on the front panel, the VBrick will now reboot. Slot x Dest IP This screen will display the current Destination IP Address for Slot x of the VBrick.
• Reset – Press twice within five seconds to reset the VBrick. The appliance will reboot. • Encoder Off/On – Turns the encoder off for privacy. • Slot1, Slot2 – Selects which slot is to be controlled via the remote. This is relevant for dual encoder and dual decoder models only. • PIP – Turns PIP Off/On. This is relevant for encoder/decoder models only. • Local Edit – Used for Front Panel Edit. • Camera – Used for Camera control, when applicable. Not supported in current release.
Using the IR Remote Table 10. Using the IR Remote with a VBStar Decoder Button Description Record Press the Record button to start recording the stream that is currently playing on the TV. Press the Record button again to stop recording. Send Press the Send button to start an FTP transfer of the last recorded file. Hard Drive Press the Hard Drive button to access the Play Guide. The Play Guide shows a list of files available on the VBStar for playback.
Table 11. Using the IR Remote without a VBStar Decoder Button Description Record Press the Record button to start recording. The recorder must have been preconfigured with an address and port. Press the Record button again to stop recording. Send Press the Send button to start an FTP transfer of the last recorded file.
Using the IR Remote Billboard – Display listing of .htm "billboard" pages available in the VBrick appliance. Files must be FTPed to the correct folder in order to be seen. Pressing Billboard again toggles to start/stop display. Conference Guide The IR remote control of Conferencing can be enabled or disabled on the Configuration: Conferencing > Conferencing Setup page in IWS. – Lists the VBricks set up to receive video conferencing. Pressing Conference Guide again toggles to start/stop display.
Program Guide Pro Guide – Lists all programs emitting Program Guide advertisements and currently available on the network. Pressing Pro Guide again toggles to start/stop display. Pro Guide + Select – Chooses the program to play. Pressing Pro Guide again toggles to start and stop the display. • Selecting Pro Guide allows you to make the following selections. Once you have made a selection, depressing the Program Guide button removes the menu from the screen.
Chapter 7 Command Line Interface Topics in this chapter Connection Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 MIB-Based Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Menu-Based Command Line Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting with Telnet Ethernet VBricks can be managed remotely via industry-standard Telnet. The same suites of menus that are displayed on a local terminal are instantly available over an IP network. VBrick uses the standard Telnet port. 50 T To login using Telnet. 1. 2. Go to Start > Run and type telnet to open a Telnet window. Type ? and press Return to display the menu options. 3. 4. 5. Type open using the IP address of the Vbrick Appliance. Enter the Login name and Password.
Command Line Interface Note There are some Global Commands that can be used with both CLI and Telnet. Global Commands are accepted at any menu level. For example, to browse to a menu selection and make a change, you can type be or beginedit command instead of navigating back to the editing menu. Note that the reset control is in the Diagnostic menu (D/RB ). MIB-Based Command Line Interface All VBrick appliance parameters are accessible via an industry-standard SNMP Management Information Base (MIB).
T Use these steps to find and set VBrick appliance parameters with the CLI: 1. Find the parameter you want to set or change. You can do this with a variety of methods. See Finding VBrick Parameters on page 52. Set the parameter using valid values obtained from the MIB. See Setting VBrick Parameters on page 53. Apply the changed value(s) using the ApplySet command for that group as specified in the MIB. See Applying Changes on page 56. Optional. Save the configuration file. See Saving Changes on page 56.
Command Line Interface T To locate a parameter name by viewing the source code: 1. 2. Find the parameter in the Integrated Web Server (IWS) page. Then locate the parameter name by viewing the source code of the page in an editor or a MIB browser. T To verify the definition/usage of the parameter: 1. 2. Locate the parameter name using one of the methods described above. Verify the definition and usage of the parameter by examining the MIB file with either a standard MIB browser or a text editor.
logged in. Note that only one editor is allowed per session. If you have trouble logging in, make sure no one else is actively editing the IWS page for the appliance. Login: Password: VBrick> Beginning or Ending an Edit Session To begin a CLI edit session, first login as explained above, and then enter the first two commands shown below using the same username you used to login to the VBrick.
Command Line Interface (next window), the valid values for this variable are (1) disabled and (2) enabled . If the syntax calls for an integer, use a numeric value; if the syntax calls for a string, use an alpha value. VBrick> STAB vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushEnable.
Applying Changes The ApplySet command is used to apply changes. There is one ApplySet command per program group in the MIB and the syntax varies slightly according to the group. Use this command, for example vbrickSlot1ArchiveApplySet , to actually apply the change(s) you made with an SVAR or a STAB. An ApplySet is always written in the following format with the trailing =2 .
Command Line Interface CLI Examples The following examples show various VBrick configuration tasks. User input commands are shown in bold text; VBrick responses are non-bold. Example 1 shows the entire command sequence used to set a parameter, including how to login and begin and end an edit session. For clarity, the other examples are abbreviated and show only the actual get and set commands.
5. End the edit session. VBrick> SVAR vbrickEditName= Example 2 – Get Variable T To check Slot1 Transmit state: 1. 2. Login to the appliance. Get the parameter. GVAR vbrickSlot1EncoderNetworkTransmitEnable $!vbrickSlot1EncoderNetworkTransmitEnable=2 Example 3 – Set Multiple Variables T To change Slot2 Receive IP and Port: 1. 2. 3. Login to the appliance. Start an edit session. Make your changes. SVAR vbrickSlot2DecoderNetworkReceiveIpAddr=239.16.129.102 $!vbrickSlot2DecoderNetworkReceiveIpAddr=239.
Command Line Interface STAB vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushDomainName.1=dom $!vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushDomainName.1=dom SVAR vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushTableApplySet=2 $!vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushTableApplySet=2 4. End the edit session. CLI Sample Script The following sample script shows various VBrick configuration tasks and was created with ProComm. It includes several intentional errors to show how errors are reported.
waitfor "^JVBrick> " FOREVER transmit "GVAR vbrickSlot1EncoderVideoHue^M" waitfor "^J$!vbrickSlot1EncoderVideoHue=-50" FOREVER waitfor "^JVBrick> " FOREVER transmit "STAB vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushUserName.1=^M" waitfor "^J$!vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushUserName.1=" FOREVER waitfor "^JVBrick> " FOREVER transmit "STAB vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushPassword.1=helpMe^M" waitfor "^J$!vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushPassword.1=helpMe" FOREVER waitfor "^JVBrick> " FOREVER transmit "STAB vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushDomainName.
Command Line Interface waitfor "^J$!vbrickSlot1EncoderVideoHue=100" FOREVER waitfor "^JVBrick> " FOREVER transmit "SVAR vbrickSlot1EncoderNetworkDestinationIpAddr=239.22.129.11^M" waitfor "^J$!vbrickSlot1EncoderNetworkDestinationIpAddr=239.22.129.
The general format is Command /Option/ Option (not case-sensitive). Entering a question mark (?) at any level will display available options. First level command options are: C – Configuration D – Diagnostics E – Begin or End Editing M – Maintenance S – Status For example, entering C will display available Configuration Options. Entering S will display available status options, etc. To exit from any level to the previous level, type exit or ex at the prompt.
Command Line Interface Users may navigate to lower level commands through the correct command line entries and change parameters if you enter Apply at the correct level. For example, if you are changing the Logo display off or on, you may progress through menu entries to the correct level: 1. ? 2. d2 (Slot2 decoder options) 3. v (Slot2 decoder video options) 4. Slot 2 decoder video options (1 off, 2 on) 5.
through the menu entry: Configuration (c), System Options (ss), 3, and entering: or as a one line entry: c ss 3 "mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm" "mm/dd/ yyyy hh:mm" Using Spaces Double quotes (" ") may be used for any strings but must be used if the string contains spaces. For example, use the following syntax in the Menu-based CLI to set the Encoder SAP text: c e1 s 7 "John Senior" Other Editing Keys Type help 64 edit to display a list of other editing keys. © 2008 VBrick Systems, Inc.
Chapter 8 VB6000 Reference Topics in this chapter VBrick Appliance Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Device Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Event Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and Surveillance, and Monitoring appliance, see "VBSSM" in the VBrick MPEG-2 Appliance Admin Guide. Figure 9. Model 9174-4200-xxxx VBSSM – Rear View VB6000 Expanded VBSSM Figure 10. Model 9172-4400-0023 Expanded VBSSM – Rear View Expanded VBSSM Activity LED On the Expanded VBSSM, the Activity LED has expanded functionality. The Activity LED on this model is used to indicate the status of four different ports on the appliance including: COM1 , COM2 , Video In , and Ethernet .
VB6000 Reference Sequence Color 7 Red Description Solid. Indicates no Video In (otherwise the LED is off). Device Interfaces RS-232/422/485 COM Port Pinouts The COM 1 Passthrough Port is used to pass control information between VBrick appliances over the network. The COM 1 port presents a standard DTE interface on an RJ-45 connector. The serial port operates at a default rate of 9.6 Kbps, Async, 8-Bit, No Parity, Controls = None.
Pin Function Direction 6 RXD Receive Data Input 7† DSR Data Set Ready Input 8† CTS Clear to Send Input † COM2 for –xxx3 boards have control signals RTS, DTR, DSR, and CTS. The COM 2 port presents a standard DTE interface on an RJ-45 connector. This port may be used for management or for Passthrough. An RJ-45 to DB9 straight-through cable may be used to connect directly to most serial ports on laptop PCs. The serial port operates at a rate of 9.6Kbps Async, 8-Bit, No Parity.
VB6000 Reference Video-In and Video-Out (S-Video Interface) The S-Video interface is a standard mini-DIN connector. Pin Description 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 Luma 4 Chroma 5 Ground 6 Ground AudioMate In The AudioMate port (labelled MIC IN ) is designed for use with VBrick's Echo cancellation Microphone (ECM). It uses a special 8-pin mini-DIN connector and cable available from VBrick. The MIC IN internal pinouts are shown below.
Figure 11. Balanced Audio Cable Table 18. Analog Input for MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and WM Encoders Configuration Two channel Stereo Input Connectors 2X TRS Stereo mini-jacks (L + R) Input Configuration Balanced or Unbalanced Normal Mode Alternate Mode (High Headroom) Input Load Impedance 100k Ohms 100k Ohms Nominal Input level 1.0 Vpp - Unbalanced 0.5 Vpp - Balanced 1.0 Vpp - Unbalanced 0.5 Vpp - Balanced Maximum Input level 4.0 Vpp - Unbalanced 2.0 Vpp - Balanced 8.0 Vpp - Unbalanced 4.
VB6000 Reference Output Impedance 50 Ohms +-10% 50 Ohms +-10% Nominal Output Level 1.0 Vpp - Unbalanced 1.0 Vpp - Balanced 1.0 Vpp - Unbalanced 1.0 Vpp - Balanced Maximum Output Level +-12 Vpp Balanced or Unbalanced Dynamic Range 94dB 88dB Decoder Gain Range +14dB to -48dB and Mute +8dB to -54dB and Mute End-to-end Gain a. Encoder/Decoder in Normal mode: Gain = unity @ 0dB level b.
Open or Closed. The Relay port specification is dry contact, 75mOhms, 2A @ 30VDC, 0.5A @ 125VAC. The mini stereo plug should be wired as shown in the following diagram. Activity LED The Activity LED behaves differently depending on the Part Number of the Main Board. On appliances where the Part Number ends in 2, the Activity LED blinks green when there is Ethernet activity.
VB6000 Reference Example 2 Connect the +12V Power Output of the VBrick through a switch to the event pin on the COM1 port. Example 3 Connect COM1 output pin (pin1 RTS or pin2 DTR) through a switch to a COM1 event pin. For this method to work, you must force the desired output pin (RTS or DTR) to On via IWS: T To force the desired output pin to On: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Go to the Configuration: Passthrough page in IWS. Change COM1 Passthrough State to Responder and click Apply.
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Index Numerics L 1. Connect an Input Audio/Video Source 3 2. Connect to the IP Network 4 3. Power-on the Appliance 4 4. Set the IP Address 4 5.
Using Apply, Revert, and Defaults 38 V VB6000 65 VB6000 Reference 65 VB6000 VBSSM 65 VBDirectory 12 VBrick Video Stream Handling 24 Video 17 Video-In and Video-Out (Composite) 68 Video-In and Video-Out (S-Video Interface) 69 W Welcome Screen 34 Z AudioMate In 69 Connecting with Telnet 50 IP Differentiated Services (Diffserv) 23 Picture-in-Picture 30 Program Guide 48 Serial Port Passthrough 27 Setting and Changing Parameters 62 Two-way interactive Conferencing 26 Typical Applications 24 Installing a Syste
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