Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE AV Bridge CONFERENCE Manual - Page 4

AV Bridge CONFERENCE Overview The Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE is a room based HD Media Streaming solution enabling IP or USB streaming. Like the original AV Bridge, it's an appliance that "bridges" the room's analog audio and video into a computer (PC or Mac) for UC applications, but with one important distintction. The AV Bridge CONFERENCE has been designed as an HD Encoder with 2-way analog audio to send the near-end audio to the far-end and return the far-end audio to the application or pro mixer with AEC.. The AV Bridge CONFERENCE offers a flexible A/V interface that is controllable with an embedded web server and the current settings are viewable from the front panel menus. It accepts a multitude of video input resolutions from standard definition composite video (480i/NTSC and 576i/PAL) all the way up to HD 1080p/60 in HDMI and YPbPr, including the most relevant wide-screen and 4:3 VESA type PC resolutions (RGBHV or DVI). The USB streaming functions using MJPEG (Motion JPEG) and standard UVC (USB Video Class) with UAC (USB Audio Class) drivers eliminate the need for installation of custom software drivers on the Host PC. The IP streaming uses RTSP or HLS (Apple's variant on HTTP streaming) and encodes H.264 video with AAC Audio. The Ethernet port also provides access to internal web pages for control, setup, and updating the software. Use the AV Bridge CONFERENCE in UC conferencing applications to "bridge" video and audio signals into a PC or retrofit existing conference rooms by simply plugging a USB cable into a Host PC or connecting to an IP network. The AV Bridge CONFERENCE supports high definition encoding of audio and video sources, producing superior quality results at the fraction of the cost of other similar products. It seamlessly integrates with Vaddio's HD cameras, presentation systems, video mixing consoles, and other pro audio products with AEC. The AV Bridge CONFERENCE is an unsurpassable value due to its ease of use, flexibility, and plug & play functionality, really. Intended Use Before operating the device, please read the entire manual thoroughly. The system was designed, built and tested for use indoors, and with the provided power supply. The use of a power supply other than the one provided or outdoor operation has not been tested and could damage the device and/or create a potentially unsafe operating condition. Important Safeguards Read and understand all instructions before using. Do not operate any device if it has been dropped or damaged. In this case, a Vaddio technician must examine the product before operating. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse in water or other liquids and avoid extremely humid conditions. Do not connect Power over Ethernet (PoE) cables directly to the RJ-45 ports on the device as damage may result. Use only the power supply provided with the system. Use of any unauthorized power supply will void any and all warranties. Please do not use "pass-thru" type RJ-45 connectors. These pass-thru type connectors do not work well for professional installations and can be the cause of intermittent connections, which can result in the RS-232 control line failing and locking up and very bad. For best results please use standard RJ-45 connectors and test all cables for proper pin-outs prior to use. Save These Instructions The information contained in this manual will help you install and operate your product. If these instructions are misplaced, Vaddio keeps copies of Specifications, Installation and User Guides and most pertinent product drawings for the Vaddio product line on the Vaddio website. These documents are available from www.vaddio.com free of charge. Vaddio AV Bridge CONFERENCE - Document Number 342-0767 Rev A Page 4 of 32