Extron SMD 101 - Manuals

Contents Introduction .................................................... 1 About this Guide ................................................. 1About the SMD 101 ............................................ 1 Video Output .................................................. 3Output Resolution and EDI...

Reference Information ................................. 81 Parts and Accessories ...................................... 81Mounting the SMD 101 .................................... 81 Tabletop Use ................................................ 81Rack Mounting ..........................................

Introduction This section gives an overview of the user guide and describes the SMD 101 and its features. Topics that are covered include: • About this Guide • About the SMD 101 • Features About this Guide This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the SMD 101.In ...

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The SMD 101 can decode and display one SD or HD stream. The optional handheld IR remote control allows channel preset recall and channel navigation. The SMD 101 automatically detects transport and stream formats and decodes the content for presentation to the display.A channel list can be defined th...

Output Resolution and EDID Support Table Resolution 23.98 Hz 24 Hz 25 Hz 29.97 Hz 30 Hz 50 Hz 59.94 Hz 60 Hz 640x480 10 11 800x600 12 13 1024x768 14 15 1280x1024 16 17 1366x768 18 19 1600x1200 20 21 1920x1200 22 23 * 480p 24 25 576p 26 720p 32 33 34 (default) 1080i 35 36 37 1080p 38 39 40 41 42 43 4...

Suggested PC Requirements The suggested PC requirements to access the default web pages of the SMD 101 are listed below. • Hardware • 2.0 GHz dual-core processor • Operating Systems • Microsoft ® Windows ® XP or higher • Mac ® OS ® X ® 10.6 or higher • Web Browsers • Google ® Chrome™ (version 21 or ...

Features • Supports live IP video stream decoding — Combine with the SME 100 to provide a complete end-to-end streaming solution. • Supports streaming resolutions from 480x320 up to 1080p/60 — Supports a wide range of resolutions to meet varying network conditions, topologies, source and display req...

Panels and Cabling This section provides information on: • Front Panel Features • Rear Panel Features • SMD 101 Power Up Procedure • Hardware Setup Overview Front Panel Features The front panel of the SMD 101 is shown in figure 2 below. SMD 101 IR CONFIG A AB BC C D D E E A Power LED D IR receiver w...

D IR Receiver Window — Allows remote operation using an optional compatible IR hand control. E Config port — Connect a control PC or other USB device to this port using a mini-B USB cable (not supplied). Use this port to send Simple Instruction Set (SIS) commands to the SMD 101 for device configurat...

A 12 VDC power input — Connect the provided 12 VDC power supply to the rear panel captive screw connectors. When power is connected, the front panel power indicator lights green (see figure 2 , A on page 8). AC Power Cord Ground +12 VDC External Power Supply(12 VDC, 1 A ) POWER12V1.0A MAX Rear Panel...

D IR IN — Connect a remote IR receiver to this 3-pole 3.5 mm captive screw connector to extend the range of the hand control. + S From IR Receiver SMD 101 IR IN G Figure 6. IR In Wiring E RS-232 connector (optional) — Connect a host computer or control system to the RS-232 connector or to the local ...

SMD 101 Rear Panel Reset The Reset button on the rear panel of the SMD 101 (see Figure 3 on page 9) returns the SMD 101 to various modes of operation. To select different reset modes, use a pointed stylus or small screwdriver to press and hold the Reset button while the SMD 101 is powered, or press ...

SMD 101 Power Up Procedure NOTE: Before powering on the SMD 101, ensure that all necessary devices are connected properly. Devices do not need to be powered. Connect the external power supply to a 100 to 240 VAC supply (see Rear Panel Features on page 9). The DC power LED lights and the SMD 101 unde...

Web-based User Interface This section provides information about: • Overview of the Web-based User Interface • Accessing the Web-based User Interface • Page Overview • Player Page • Configuration Page • Advanced Configuration Page • Device Information Page • Status Page • Browser Idle Overview of th...

Page Overview The web interface opens as shown in figure 11 (below). The page contains multiple panels that are collapsed and expanded using the buttons at the top of each panel (see figure 11, 1 and 2 ). An interactive embedded help file is always available by clicking the help icon (see figure 11,...

Player Page Click the Player tab (see figure 13). This page has four panels; Player   Controls , Browser , Lists , and Playlist Editor described in the following sections. Each panel expands or collapses to provide additional screen space and can have second level tabs. Figure 13. Player Controls Pa...

Status indicator and Player Controls — Text above the controls (figure 14, 1 ) indicates the current decode state (stopped, paused, or playing). Playing Stopped 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 Figure 14. Player Control Buttons The controls are: 2 Return — If pressed within five seconds after the...

Source field When a source (clip or stream) loads, this field displays the path and file name. Click ( ... ) to the right of the text field to open a dialog displaying paths and file names too long for the field. A source can be loaded by any of these methods: • Click and hold , then drag a source f...

Browser Panel - Streams The Streams tab in the Browser panel displays a list of streams identified on the local subnet the SMD 101 is connected to. NOTE: The compatibility of streams listed in the browser is not assured. Stream compatibility is verified by the SMD 101 only as it is loaded for play. ...

Browser Panel - Files The Files tab opens a list of available clips and playlists in the file system including internal storage (up to 175 MB for user content) and shared network folders (when mounted). Each file type (audio, image, video, system, and playlist) has a different icon to distinguish it...

In a current session, the folder view is retained after the user collapses the browser, changes tabs within the browser, or changes the page (for example, from Player to Configuration ). The default view (top folders expanded and all sub-folders collapsed) is restored each time the web interface is ...

Lists The Lists panel features an editable channel list for use with the optional IR remote control (see IR Remote Control on page 56), a drag and drop favorites list for convenient access of frequently played files, and the playback history. By default the player page opens with the Lists panel exp...

To clear an item, select the item, then click Delete>Delete Selected . To clear all items, click Delete>Delete All . NOTE: Channel, Favorite and History lists are imported or exported using the Configuration panel found on the Firmware Loader page of the Advanced Configuration page. Lists Pane...

Lists Panel – History The History tab displays a list of previously played clips, playlists, or streams with details of the data and time the item played and the URI of the item, grouped by time period. Figure 21. Lists Panel, History Tab Fields below the history list show the date and time of the s...

Playlist Editor By default, the Player page opens with the Playlist Editor open (see figure 22). 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Figure 22. Player Page, Playlist Editor Playlists are stored in local media and are found using the files tab of the browser. Select a playlist on the Files tab of the Browser panel (see ...

The playlist title, creator, track title, track duration, and URI of a currently selected clip in the playlist are shown in the Playlist   Properties panel. If an attempt is made to add an unsupported clip, an error message ( “unsupported file format” ) is presented. NOTE: Playlist level metadata is...

The track duration, the length of time a clip plays during the playlist, can be shortened or lengthened without changing the original clip. Although a duration can be set beyond the clips original playing time, the transition to the next clip occurs when the clip completes. NOTES: • Clips in the pla...

Configuration Page The Configuration tab provides controls on the global navigation bar to adjust basic features of the SMD 101. The controls are in four groups; Video , Audio , On Screen Display , and Automation accessed from a ribbon toolbar across the top of the screen (see figure 24). Video Conf...

HDMI Output panel Select an output resolution and rate from a list of output timings. When the source (stream or file) resolution or rate differs from the selected output, scaling and frame rate conversion are applied. In addition, you can choose to match the output resolution to the timings of the ...

Audio Configuration The Audio Configuration page (see figure 25) provides information and control of the analog audio output. The controls do not affect embedded audio on the HDMI output. Analog audio can be delayed or muted. A master gain control for the selected audio is provided. Figure 25. Confi...

On Screen Display The On Screen Display (OSD) page (see figure 26) enables the display of realtime information about the video output and device operation on a connected display (see figure 27). On Screen Display Status Information Progress Bar Position: Left-Top Position: Center-Bottom Enable Progr...

Progress Bar Panel The progress bar is similar to the information shown underneath the live confidence display in the Player   Control panel. The bar shows the clip or filename and current playback location. The current playback position is at the left of the progress bar. The total clip length is o...

Screen Saver panel The screen saver activates when there is inactivity. Settings include: Show Screen Saver: — The length of inactivity time (no stream decode, no commands received, and no user input) before the screen saver starts. Click After to enable the screen saver mode, then enter or select t...

Advanced Configuration Page The Advanced Configuration page provides options that are not frequently changed. The page is is always available, but options are dimmed depending on the current user privileges. It provides initial setup and administrator level configuration. Figure 30. Advanced Configu...

• MAC Address: — The MAC address of the connected SMD 101. The address is also available on the rear panel label. • Reset to Default: — Resets all network configuration to default. • Save — Saves manual network configuration changes. • Cancel — Discards manual network configuration changes. NOTES: •...

Serial RS-232 Settings panel This panel provides basic serial port configuration that includes: • Mode: — Configures the port to receive SIS commands from an external host controller, or to pass communication between the "serial pass-through" network port and the serial port. Select the mode...

Firmware panel • Current Firmware Version: — Displays the active firmware version. Compare the version with the online version on the SMD 101 product page at the Extron website, to determine if you are running the most current firmware. • Select a firmware file to upload: — This field displays the l...

Exec/Power Mode The Executive and Power Mode page allows configuration of device control and power settings. Figure 36. Exec/Power Mode Page Control Options Panel • IR receiver: — The front panel IR receiver or rear panel IR receiver input can be enabled or both can be disabled. Select from the foll...

Date and Time The Date and Time page allows automatic sync of the date and time from the connected control device, or provides manual setting of the date and time, timezone, and daylight saving mode. Figure 37. Date and Time Panel • Sync Date and Time to PC — Click this button to force the SMD 101 d...

To set, change, or clear a user password you must be logged on as an admin. 1. Click Clear to clear a previous password, then type a password in the User Password: field. If this is the first time a password is set, type the password in the User Password: field. 2. Duplicate the password in the Conf...

SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) page facilitates the exchange of basic network management information to provide monitoring, control, and to collect error information. Figure 40. SNMP Page SNMP panel • Enable SNMP — SNMP is disabled by default. Check this box, then click Save to e...

Device Information Page Displays both device (factory) and user defined information. Figure 41. Device Information Page Factory Defined Information panel Displays read-only technical information about the SMD 101 including: • Model Number — The model number of the device. • Model Description — The m...

User Defined Information Panel Displays information input by the user including: • Device Name — A unique name to identify the device on the network. • Device Location — (optional) The location of the device. NOTE: The device name and location must begin with an alpha character. Other restrictions a...

• Dropped Packets: — Total dropped packets for the current source since playback of the stream started. • Dropped %: — Total percentage of dropped packets for the current source since playback of the stream started. • Jitter: — For transport streams, audio and video streams are combined for this val...

Browser Idle To conserve the host computer resources, after 60 minutes, the browser accessing the SMD 101 web interface stops requesting status and video confidence updates. An idle dialog box opens (see below). This feature does not idle or affect SMD 101 operation. It suspends the automatic browse...

Advanced Player Configuration The SMD 101 can play video on demand, video from a network share, and video from its own local memory. The following section includes SMD 101 configuration for playing those videos and how to configure the SME 100 for stream discovery that includes the following topics:...

Download and install the FileZilla program. After installation, run the program. 1. From the toolbar select File>Site Manager. The Site   Manager dialog opens. General Host: Protocol: Logon Type: User: Password: Account: Comments: 192.168.193.165 22022 SFTP-SSH File Transfer Protocol Normal admin...

Filezilla defaults to the root of the SMD 101 local memory (on the right in figure 45) and shows all files and folders currently in memory. Users can create folders only in the top level (root) of the SMD 101 file system.In figure 45, a file is uploaded from the PC to the SMD 101 Clips folder. C:\Us...

Play Video on Demand The SMD 101 can play video on demand from network shares and local storage supporting the following file types: Video: mp4 , ts , m2t , m2ts , mov* , 264 , m4v , flv* , and sdp. NOTE: *Supports files that use H.264 encoding and AAC audio only. Images: bmp , jpg , jpeg , tif , ti...

4. In the Local Name field, enter a name for the shared file to ease identification in the browser. NOTE: The local name for the shared folder (in this example, MediaShare ) is optional. If the user does not define a name, it defaults to the server folder name. 5. Click Reconnect at power up: if you...

SME 100 Stream Discovery For SME 100 stream discovery in the SMD 101 stream browser window (see Browser Panel - Streams on page 19), the SME 100 must have both Stream Control and SAP Control enabled. Figure 49 shows the SME 100 settings. From the SME 100 default web page (see the SME 100 User Guide ...

Connecting to Streams Without SAP Announcements For a source that is not configured for SAP announcements (such as IP cameras), the RTSP (pull) stream URI is entered directly in the Source field of the SMD 101 player controls. The URI prefix ( udp in the example below) corresponds to the streaming m...

The optional handheld IR remote control provides selection of pre-defined streams and files, and direct control over playback. Features include standard transport controls for play, pause, and stop. Up to 99 pre-configured channels can be directly accessed using the digit buttons.The following list ...

Remote Communication and Control This section describes SIS programming and control of the SMD 101, including: • Connection Options • LAN (Ethernet) Port • Host-to-device Communications • Command and Response Tables Connection Options The SMD 101 Streaming Media Decoder can be remotely connected via...

Front Panel Configuration Port The mini type B USB port is located on the front panel (see Front Panel Features on page 8). It connects to a host computer for configuration using SIS commands with DataViewer. To connect the SMD 101 to a host computer: NOTE: If an Extron USB device has never been con...

4. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) . NOTE: You do not need to insert an installation disc. 5. Click Next . The PC locates the driver and installs it. 6. When the Completed dialog opens, click Finish to close the wizard. NOTE: The wizard opens only on the first occasion you co...

To Establish a Network Connection to the SMD 101: 1. Open a TCP socket to port 23 using the player IP address. NOTE: If the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory-specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field. 2. The SMD 101 responds with a copy...

Host-to-device Communications The commands listed in the following tables perform the same functions, but are encoded differently to accommodate the requirements of each port (Telnet or browser). SMD 101-initiated Messages The SMD 101 initiates messages under specific conditions. No response is requ...

The Command and Response tables list valid ASCII (for Telnet or RS-232) command codes, the corresponding URL (uniform resource locator) encoded (for Web browsers) command codes, the SMD 101 responses to the host, and a description of the command function or the results of executing the command. Symb...

Simple Control Port Commands - Telnet and Web-browser Accessible Upper and lower case text can be used interchangeably except where noted. Port 23 is default for Telnet. Port 80 is default for web browsers. They both can be mapped to different ports.The following commands are for either a Telnet (po...

Symbol definitions ] = CR/LF (carriage return/line feed) } or ¦ = Carriage return (no line feed, hex 0 D) • = Space * = Asterisk character (which is a command character, not a variable) E or W = Escape X! = Port number (two digits, zero padding) X% = DHCP mode ( 0 =off, 1 =on) X1! = Firmware version...

Command and Response Tables Basic SIS Commands Command ASCII command (host to device) URL Encoded (web) Response (device to host) Information requests Firmware version Q/q *Q X1!] Firmware and build version *Q/q *Q X1!] Kernel firmware and build **Q/q **Q X1!] ID messaging version ***Q/q ***Q X1!] V...

Command and Response Table for Basic SIS Commands (continued) NOTES: X# = Greenwich Mean Time offset GMT offset value (– 12: 00 to 14: 00 ) representing hours and minutes (HH:MM) local time is offset from GMT time X% = On/Off status 0 =off/disable 1=on/enable X1@ = Unit name Alpha-numeric up to 24 c...

Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description Port Assignment NOTES: • Duplicate port# assignments are not permitted (for example, the telnet and web port assignment cannot be the same) and will return the E13 error. • Remapping of port# assignments must be to p...

Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description IP Setup Commands Set unit name E X1@ CN } Ipn • X1@ ] Set the name of the unit. Set unit name to factory default E • CN } Ipn • X1@ ] Sets the name of the unit to the factory default. View unit name E CN } X1@ ] Vie...

Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description Set DNS server IP address E X1$ DI } Ipd • X1$ ] Set the DNS server IP address. View DNS server IP address E DI } X1$ ] View the DNS server IP address. Set IP address, subnet mask, gateway E X57^ * X1$ * X1( * X1% CI...

Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) SNMP unit contact Set unit contact E C X60% SNMP } Snmp C* X60%] Sets the unit contact to X60% . Set unit contact to default E C • SNMP } Snmp C* Not • Specified ] Sets the u...

Player SIS Commands Command ASCII command (host to device) Response (device to host) Additional description Password and Security Settings Set administrator password E X3# CA } Ipa • X3#] X3# = Up to 12 alpha-numeric characters. View administrator password E CA } Ipa**** ] Reset (clear) administrato...

Command and Response Table for Player SIS Commands (continued) Command ASCII Command (host to unit) Response (unit to host) Additional Description Input Configuration Input video aspect ratio (changes take effect after the next playback start) Set to zoom (fit) E X50! *0ASPR } Aspr X50! *00 ] Sets i...

Command ASCII Command(host to unit) Response(unit to host) Additional Description Playback Start playback E S X59! * X59# PLYR } PlyrS X59! * X59# ] Play channel X59! at speed X59# . Pause playback E E X59! PLYR } PlyrE X59! * X59# ] Pause channel X59! . Stop playback E O X59! PLYR } PlyrO X59!] Sto...

Command ASCII Command(host to unit) Response(unit to host) Additional Description User Presets View all presets E GTVPR } [{...},...] Get all presets and channel list. Save URI to preset E U X59& * X59* TVPR } TvprU X59& * X59(] Set channel in URL. Save current URI to preset E S X59! * X59&a...

Command and Response Table for Player SIS Commands (continued) Command ASCII Command(host to unit) Response(unit to host) Additional Description History Get history, all E GHIST } [{"id":nnn,"date":"YYYY‑MM‑DDTHH:MM:SS", "uri":"filename"},...] ] (Repeats for a...

Command ASCII Command(host to unit) Response(unit to host) Additional Description OSD Set OSD window timeout E D X58* * X52* WNDW } WndwD X58* * X52*] Set OSD info or panel bar X58* timeout to X52* . View OSD window timeout E D X58* WNDW } X52*] Set OSD window location E L X58* * X58( WNDW } WndwL X...

Command ASCII Command(host to unit) Response(unit to host) Additional Description Outputs Video Set video output format E X3^ VTPO } Vtpo X3^] View video output format E VTPO } X3^] View output rate E RATE } X52! ] Set output rate E X52! RATE } Rate X52!] Mute all outputs to black 1B Vmt1 ] Mute all...

Reference Information This section provides information about: • Parts and Accessories • Mounting the SMD 101 • SMD 101 Reset Summary • Optimum Network Share Performance • Configuring Windows 7 for Network File Sharing • Copying Config Files Using Internet Explorer • DataViewer • Glossary Parts and ...

Rack Mounting For optional rack mounting, do not install the rubber feet. Mount the SMD 101 on a 19 inch universal or basic rack shelf. Follow the instructions included with the rack mount kit to install the SMD 101. UL Rack Mounting Guidelines The following Underwriters Laboratories (UL) guidelines...

SMD 101 Reset Summary The SMD 101 can be reset to default states using the rear panel reset button, the Reset Device page of the user interface, and SIS commands. Each reset affects different configurations and local files, resetting some to factory condition and retaining others. The reset mode sum...

The web-based user interface explains what is retained by each reset. The following table outlines configuration settings and files affected by the SIS command and rear panel resets.In general, configuration settings and files can be: • Retained (not affected by the reset). • Reset to factory (the o...

Optimum Network Share Performance For optimum performance, the PC used for network file sharing should be a dedicated server. In smaller systems using a desktop PC, the computer must be configured for the task. You may need to allocate additional resources on the PC by setting the following registry...

Configuring Windows 7 for Network File Sharing The SMD 101 can access shared folders and files of devices on the same network running various operating systems. PCs running Windows 7 must specifically share the folder to make it available to the SMD 101. The following instructions show how to share ...

8. In the Media Properties dialog, select the Security tab. 8 8 9 9 9. In the middle of the dialog, click Edit (see above). The Permissions for Media dialog box opens. u u u u 10. In the Group or user names: panel, select System , then click Add . SMD 101 • Reference Information 88

5. On the expanded Home or Work panel make the following selections: • Network Discovery = On • File and Printer Sharing = On • Public Folder Sharing = On • File Sharing Connections = Enable File Sharing for Devices that use 40- or 56- bit encryption. • HomeGroup Connections = Allow Windows to manag...

Copying Config Files Using Internet Explorer Internet Explorer does not automatically save the SMD 101 config files to the host computer (see Configuration panel on page 37), but attempts to open them instead. The box.cfg and ip.cfg files must be saved using a text file copy.To save a configuration ...

Extron USB Device Ö Ö Ý Ý 4 4 Õ Õ Ü Ü 4 4 DataViewer DataViewer is an enhanced terminal emulation program that facilitates analysis of RS-232, USB, and TCP/IP communication with Extron devices. The software allows users to send commands to a device and view the responses in ASCII or hexadecimal form...

Glossary Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) — A standardized compression and encoding scheme for lossy (low quality) digital audio. Higher bit rates provide higher quality. Part of the MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 specifications. The SMD 101 supports AAC-LC (MPEG-2 part 7, MPEG-4 part 3, sub-part 4 and part 14, MP4 a...

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