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The VRR204 digital AV decoder converts an SVSi AV stream on the network to a synchronized video and audio connection. The VRR204 connects to 100BaseT/Gigabit networks through a Gigabit Ethernet network connection. Networks can easily be extended to unlimited distances using standard network switches.

The VRR204 DVI-D digital output connects to TVs or monitors for content display up to 1080p @ 60Hz. Synchronous stereo digital audio is available on the DVI-D connection. Video and audio is easily adapted to HDMI-only monitors with a passive adapter.

Data Sheet

Gigabit Ethernet connection to the network
DVI-D digital audio/video output connector
LocalPlay capacity- 1 user-definable image (eg. splash-screen)
Supported resolutions:
- HDTV: up to 1080p @ 60-Hz
- CG: up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60-Hz
Audio & video synchronized
Includes 5VDC power adapter
5VDC at <10W
6.5″ x 5.5″ x 1.1″
2-year warranty

VRR204 - Front

5V Power Connection

P0 RJ45 Network Connection

VRR204 - Rear

DB-9 Output MALE

DVI-I Digital Output

Step 1: Download the Software

Conductor NetLite is the free management and setup utility from SVSi; additional control options are available for advanced systems.

Download Conductor NetLite

Step 2: Install the software.

After the download completes, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation. Follow the prompts to install NetLite and associated Add-Ons.

Step 3: Wire your Devices together

Follow the below wiring diagram during initial setup to insure first time success. You can add additional devices to what is shown on the diagram, or include a switch. However, if the switch is improperly configured for SVSi problems can occur. If you have a pre-configured switch from SVSi, simply attach your devices.
Add your computer into the network either via a port on the switch, or by attaching to one of the SVSi devices.

Diagram: Blue – Network, Black – Video

Step 4: Configure your computers IP Address

SVSi equipment comes default with an IP Address of 169.254.XX.XXX. Your computer MUST have an IP Address in a similar range. To do this in Windows 7:

Open network and sharing center.
Choose “Change Adapter Settings” on the Left hand side of the screen.
Locate the appropriate adaptor in your list, and go to it’s properties (right-click, Properties)
Choose TCP/IPv4 and Select Properties.
Select “Use the following IP Address”

Set the computer IP Address to “169.254.20.101”
Set the subnet mask to “255.255.0.0”
Select OK.

Exit out of the Network and Sharing Center.

Step 5: Run Conductor Netlite

Navigate to the install location of your conductor NetLite software – by default this is START>All Programs > Conductor NetLite. Start the Program.

Step 6: Add devices to system

With NetLite Running:

Select “System Admin”
Select “Add” On Right hand side of the window
Select “Auto Discover Devices”

After Discovery is complete (If Auto Detect did not detect anything – Refer to the Advanced Discovery Methods Appendix at the end of this document.)

Check the box next to each device you wish to Add, or choose Select All
Click on “Add Selected” and then “Close”

You have successfully added your devices to your system!

Step 7: Organization and Setup of Devices

Close the System Admin Window, and open the Matrix View.
Starting with Transmitters in turn do the following:

Right Click and choose Properties
On the General Tab:

Change the Name to something friendlier (I.E. Cable Box 1 or Bob’s Computer)

On the Advanced Tab:

Slide the Image Quality and Motion Quality Faders all the way to the right. This will insure the highest image quality. If you need to lower the bandwidth used by a transmitter later on, this is where you would accomplish that.
Change the Stream Number – Valid numbers are 1 through 255. Organize the stream numbers as you see fit.

On the Copy Protection Tab

Read the Statement and decide to allow or block copy protected content.

On the Network Tab

Change the IP Address (if needed) to the appropriate IP Address (usually supplied by your network administrator

Click the box at the end of the IP Address field
Choose “Use the following IP Address”
Set your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway to their new values.
Select OK

Make Sure all of the Media Port Options are Checked (advanced users can change this at a later date if needed)

Select Apply.

This will cause the Transmitters to Reboot, and take on their new IP Address. At this stage, you may lose communication with the device, as it’s IP address has changed. Continue changing all of the transmitters in a similar fashion until complete.

Starting with the First Receiver

Right Click and Choose Properties for each Receiver in turn, and do the following:

General Tab

Change the Name of the Device
Decide if you want to force Audio to Follow Video. If this option is not set, you can independently switch audio and video streams using advanced control options.

Serial Port

If using the on-board RS-232 Port, configure your port settings as needed. Testing of RS-232 Commands is covered later in this document

Network

Configure the IP Address of the Receiver. Follow the same steps as setting the IP Address for the Transmitters.

Select Apply

At this point, you may lose connectivity to the device as it resets it’s IP Address. Continue to the rest of the devices before changing your laptops IP Address.

If Needed – Change your laptop’s IP Address.

If you changed the IP Address of the Transmitters and Receivers to something other than default, then you will need to reset your computers IP Address to match.

Step 8: Working with the Matrix.

Your matrix should now look similar to the matrix pictured below. There are several modes for each transmitter and receiver that will help you setup your video matrix. To change a device’s mode, do the following:

Right Click on the Transmitter or Receiver.
Highlight “Media Source”.
Select the Desired Mode. In Host Play, or Local Play (explained below). you must also choose one of the playlists.

The Various Modes for each device are as follows:

Transmitter

Host Play – Each transmitter has on-board memory for storing a various amount of still image files. These can be used to display a slideshow to multiple receivers in a similar fashion to Live Play. This will turn off the attached video sources video, and begin playing back the slideshow
Live Play – This is the video coming from the attached device
EmCast – An Emergency Messaging system that can send message to all receivers in the network.

Receivers

Local Play – The same thing as host play, but is only available on the receiver
Live Play – Plays the live stream coming from a transmitter.

Changing the Matrix

Start by attaching a video source to an available Transmitter.
Verify your transmitter is in Live Play Mode
Verify your desired receivers are in live play mode as well.
Using the Radio Buttons, click the cross-point for the Transmitter/Receiver combination – as shown below.

The Background will turn Yellow. Continue attaching receivers to transmitters until you have made all of your connections.

TIP: Start by attaching all of your Receivers to one Transmitter to verify on all devices that streaming is working

Select the “Take” Button. This will make the changes in your matrix, and the background for all checkboxes changed will turn blue.

Step 9: Uploading Local/Host Play Files

Host Play and Local play are images stored on the devices for playback as a slideshow. Host Play is housed on the transmitter and is available to all of the receivers. Local Play is only available on that receiver. Uploading files is the same for both types.

Select a Transmitter or Receiver. Right Click and select Host Play files.
Select a Playlist to add files to. Select Edit.
In the popup window that appears, name the playlist to something appropriate (if desired)
To Add Files:

Select the Green “+” Button.
Navigate to your images and select the desired images.
Select Open.

Additional Options can be changed as well including:

Display Time – Change the time from the default 3 seconds. Highlight the Pictures in your slide show you want this time to apply to, and select Apply.
Audio Options – You can upload a custom MP3 file that will loop while the slideshow plays or select “no Audio”

You have now completed the basic setup of a SVSi System. If you have any further questions or comments please send us an email at techsupport@svsiav.com or call us Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time at 256-461-7143.

Troubleshooting:

Auto-Detect Failure

If Auto-Detect failed to discover your attached devices, it is most likely a network configuration issue. Please try the following steps to resolve the problem:

Try to search by MAC Address.

Locate the sticker on the bottom of the device that has the mac address. In the discovery window, select “find by Mac Address”. Enter the MAC address and search.
If the device is found, determine the units IP Address, and if it has a different IP Address from the default, you may need to change the computers IP address to be in the same range. After changing the computers IP Address, change the devices IP address to a corrected one and continue.

If Searching by MAC address FAILS:

Start by disabling all of the computers network adaptors except for the one connected to the SVSi system. Attempt to Auto Discover Again.
If that fails, do the following:

On the conductor NetLite main screen select “conductor” and then “options”
In the network section of the window, choose “enable adapter binding”
Specify the correct adapter in the drop down menu
Select OK
Attempt Auto Discovery Again

When trying to troubleshoot an SVSi System, wireshark can be a powerful tool to help track down network errors, problems, or a communications breakdown. It is an incredibly powerful and flexible tool with many ways to utilize it during troubleshooting. If you are having problems with your network, you may want to download it and follow the guides to help you track down and resolve the problems.

Download here – www.wireshark.org/
WireShark is a packet sniffing tool; it can be used to track traffic across your network. You can add an IP filter in to track packets going to/from a specific IP address. More details can be found on WireSharks website.

If all of the above fail:

Contact Technical Support for additional help.

LocalPlay screen showing with live video source:

Confirm that encoder and decoder are not connected through a network. If connected through a network, please consult IT administrator and the SVSi pre-implementation guide available at www.svsiav.com/downloads. Verify that both encoder and decoder are set to LivePlay in software and not LocalPlay or HostPlay. Verify that Power, DVI, and LAN lights on VRR104 are illuminated.

Display shows only black screen:

Verify that cable connecting encoder and decoder shows gigabit Ethernet connectivity with a 3-blink pattern on left LED on RJ-45 connector. Verify that video source is not putting out a black screen by default. If connected through a network, please consult IT administrator for multicast routing protocols for your network.

Video present but no audio:

Confirm that audio-over-DVI is enabled on both encoder and decoder in software if using embedded audio. Conductor Server and Conductor DiVAS have the ability to route the audio matrix different than the video matrix. Verify that audio for the decoder is not attached to a different or non-existent source in Server’s audio matrix.

Attached network device unresponsive:

Default bandwidth of video traffic is 25-Mbps and can overwhelm 10-baseT or 100-baseT devices. If such a device (third-party TCP/IP controller, IP camera, network printer, point-of-sale device, etc.) is connected, video traffic must be blocked from the port to which it connects. Blocking video traffic to specific ports can be done in Conductor NetLite or Server. Alternatively, the slower network device can be plugged into a layer-3 switch with IGMP-query capability to firewall the video traffic.

Display shows “Unsupported Resolution” splash screen:

SVSi does not support 480i resolution that some older DVD players and cameras output. Set output on video source to 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Appendix A

Color Codes in NetLite

When looking at the matrix, colors are used to allow you to quickly glance and determine the status of all the attached devices. The following colors are used:

ICONS:

Green – Actively Online and Broadcasting/Receiving
Red – Communication Lost
Blue – Local/Host Play

TEXT:

Black – Display Detected or Valid Video Source
Red – No Display Detected or No Valid Video Source

Appendix B

SVSi video networks can be controlled by several options:

Conductor NetLite – virtual matrix switching software for PC, free download
from www.svsiav.com/downloads
Conductor Server – web-based multi-user virtual matrix switching software for
multiple platforms
Conductor DiVAS VDC108 – Conductor Server running on a dedicated Linux 2RU device with email notification and simplified ASCI control through serial or telnet
VDT111 Third-Party Interface Module – 2RU rack-mount unit simplifies interface with third-party controllers, includes simplified ASCI commands
TCP/IP control by any third-party controller such as AMX, Crestron, Altinex, Extron, etc. Control modules for AMX and Crestron controllers are available from SVSi’s partner portal
website

Appendix C

Using SVSi as a point-to-point video extender:

Connect the appropriate cable from a video source to DVI connector on encoder. The VMT105-D, VRT107C-D, and VRT107U-D models require digital video input on the DVI-D connector. The VMT105-I, VRT107C-I, and VRT107U-I support either analog or digital video input (but not both) through an appropriate cable. Note: all SVSi encoders support either embedded digital audio through the DVI connector or analog audio input through the 3.5-mm jack (but not both). Audio-over-DVI is disabled by default and must be enabled in Conductor NetLite, Server, or DiVAS software or the VDT111 Interface.
Connect a network cable from any one of the RJ-45 Ethernet ports on the encoder to a network port on a SVSi decoder. The maximum distance between network ports is 100-m. Network switches can be used to extend distances as needed in 100-m increments.
Connect the VRR104 or VRR204 decoder to a digital video port on the display (either DVI or HDMI) with appropriate cable. The VRR104 supports embedded digital audio-over-DVI and de-embedded analog audio from the dual RCA connectors. Both embedded digital and de-embedded analog audio signals can be accessed at the same time; however, audio-over-DVI is disabled by default and must be enabled in software before use. The VRR204 supports only embedded digital audio-over-DVI. Note: when using a computer monitor as display, audio-over-DVI must be disabled or image will be corrupted.
As soon as the decoder is powered up and all cables connected, the splash screen show below stored on the decoder will appear. If encoder and decoder are correctly connected, live video from the source will be displayed.

Resources

Setup and Installation | Troubleshooting | Software and Utilities | User Guides | Literature | Graphics

Setup and Installation

Quick Start Guide

SVSi encoders support both JPEG2000-compressed and uncompressed video. Video compression is turned on by default with a default bit-rate of 25-Mbps. The bandwidth per compressed video stream is adjustable between 1-100Mbps.
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ATR201 Quick Start Guide

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VDC208 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide for the Conductor VDC208.
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Network Setup and Design

This guide is designed as a way to introduce the basics of network setup and design and to serve as a refresher for some users who may want to reference it in their design of SVSi or other network based systems.
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DiVAS Help Contents

This guide is intended as an overview on the proper use of SVSi DiVAS management software.
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Conductor Server Installation

There are two activation codes for Conductor Server. The first activation allows it to be used for a set period of time (usually a month). The second permamently locks Conductor Server to your SVSi hardware allowing it to be used forever. With the second, as long as Conductor Server can “see” your SVSi hardware, it will continue to operate.
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Conductor Server Activation

This is a step-by-step guide installing Conductor Server. After completing, you will be directed to apply an upgrade patch and/or activate for no-dongle licensing.
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Conductor Server Firmware Update

This is a step-by-step guide installing Conductor Server. After completing, you will be directed to apply an upgrade patch and/or activate for no-dongle licensing.
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Manually Add Channels to SVSi Viewer

To manually add channels to SVSi Viewer:
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Installing Your VRT107

Please follow these guidelines when installing your VRT107 Multi-Transmitter to eliminate common installation problems and avoid any network issues.

Step 1: Download the Software

Step 2: Install the software.

Step 3: Wire your Devices together

Step 4: Configure your computers IP Address

Step 5: Run Conductor Netlite

Step 6: Add devices to system

Step 7: Organization and Setup of Devices

Step 8: Working with the Matrix.

Step 9: Uploading Local/Host Play Files

Troubleshooting:

Auto-Detect Failure

LocalPlay screen showing with live video source:

Display shows only black screen:

Video present but no audio:

Attached network device unresponsive:

Display shows “Unsupported Resolution” splash screen:

Appendix A

Color Codes in NetLite

Appendix B

Appendix C

Resources

Setup and Installation | Troubleshooting | Software and Utilities | User Guides | Literature | Graphics

Setup and Installation

Installing Your VRT107

Dell IGMP Switch Config

Troubleshooting

Software and Utilities

Conductor NetLite Beta - PC

Conductor NetLite Beta - Mac

Conductor Mobile iOS

Conductor Mobile Android

Crestron Module Master File

VDR106 Demo

User Guides

Conductor Netlite Software Tutorial

voLANte Pre-Implementation Guide

VWP120 Windowing Processor User Guide

SVSi Control Solutions Protocol

Literature

SVSi Corporate Brochure

Product Reference Guide

Digital Matrix Schematic

Encoders Data Sheet

Decoders Data Sheet

DVRs Data Sheet

Windowing Processor Data Sheet

Transceiver Data Sheet

Management Systems Data Sheet

VCB130 LAN-Based Video Collaboration Bridge Flyer

SVSi Collaborative Video Conferencing System Flyer

ATR201 Spec Sheet

SVSi VWP120 Flyer

Graphics

Visio Shapes for Layout Design

AutoCad Files for voLANte