Ecler VEO-XTI1C / VEO-XRI1C: H.264 Full HD over IP Video Extenders

1. Important Remark

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WARNING: An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to the main socket-outlet with a protective earthing connection.

2. Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug the apparatus during lightening sorts or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Disconnecting from mains: Switching off the POWER switch all the functions and light indicators of the amplifier will be stopped, but fully disconnecting the device from mains is done unplugging the power cord from the mains input socket. For this reason, it always shall remain readily operable.
15. Equipment is connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection by means of a power cord.
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17. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING: This product must not be discarded, under any circumstance, as unsorted urban waste. Take to the nearest electrical and electronic waste treatment centre.

NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA, S.L. accepts no liability for any damage that may be caused to people, animal or objects due to failure to comply with the warnings above.

3. Important Note

Thank you for choosing our VEO-XTI1C & VEO-XRI1C H.264 Full HD over IP Video Extenders. It is VERY IMPORTANT to carefully read this manual and to fully understand its contents before making any connection in order to maximize your use and get the best performance from this equipment.

To ensure optimal operation of this device, we strongly recommend that its maintenance be carried out by our authorised Technical Services.

All ECLER products are covered by warranty, please refer to www.ecler.com or the warranty card included with this product for the period of validity and conditions.

4. Introduction

VEO-XTI1C encoder and VEO-XRI1C decoder are H.264 over IP extenders that allow HDMI video distribution via local Ethernet network. This represents a very flexible, expandable and cost-effective video distribution solution without the need of a dedicated video cabling system. Encoder and decoder support 120m over single Cat5e/6 cable in a point-to-point topology, or standard 100m Ethernet connection in point-to-multipoint and multipoint-to-multipoint over standard Ethernet switch. The over IP solutions are widely suitable for various applications such as meeting rooms, classrooms, commercial and residential AV systems, Digital Signage systems, medical information systems, transportation and mall advertisement.

4.1 Features

• Supports point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and multipoint-to-multipoint configuration
• Up to 120m over single Cat5e/6 cable in point-to-point connection, with 1x looping HDMI output for daisy chaining
• TCP/IP protocol compliant with selectable streaming bit rate up to 15Mbps per stream
• H.264 compression encoding that supports resolution up to 1080p@60hz.
• HDCP Compliant
• IR Remote control, with LED display to show Group ID. Fully operating just out of the box without need of PC connection
• Integrated web server for configuration, PC tool control and Telnet control.
• Supports LPCM audio format
• Wide-band IR pass-through for source control (38khz to 56khz)
• 2-way UART/RS-232 pass-through, with remote control function to select Baud rate
• Dual power input: 802.3af compliant POE & DC 5V (No need of external power supply when encoders and decoders are connected to a POE Switch)
• Included DC 5V/1A international power supply

5. Package Contents

5.1 VEO-XTI1C Package

• 1 x H.264 Transmitter
• 1 x IR Remote control
• 1 x Local IR Receiver Cable
• 1 x IR Blaster Cable
• 2 x Mounting Ears
• 4 x Screws
• 1 x Phoenix plug for RS-232 cable termination
• 1 x 5V/1A International Power Supply
• 1 x User Manual

5.2 VEO-XRI1C Package

• 1 x H.264 Receiver
• 1 x IR Remote control
• 1 x Local IR Receiver Cable
• 1 x IR Receiver Cable
• 2 x Mounting Ears
• 4 x Screws
• 1 x Phoenix plug for RS-232 cable termination
• 1 x 5V/1A International Power Supply

6. Panel Description

6.1 Transmitter Front and Rear Panel

The transmitter unit features several ports and indicators:

• 1. DC 5V Power Connector: For power input.
• 2. Data Status LED Indicator: Shows data transmission status.
• 3. Power Supply LED Indicator: Indicates power status.
• 4. HDMI local loop Output port: For local HDMI output.
• 5. HDMI Input Port: For connecting the video source.
• 6. RJ45 Ethernet Port: For network connection.
• 7. IR Blaster Port: For transmitting IR signals.
• 8. Bi-directional RS-232 port: For serial communication.
• 9. Local IR Receiver Port: For receiving IR signals.
• 10. Group ID channel Display: Shows the current Group ID.
• 11. Group ID decrement button: Decreases the Group ID.
• 12. Group ID increment button: Increases the Group ID.
• 13. Factory reset button: Resets the device to factory defaults.

6.2 Receiver Front and Rear Panel

The receiver unit features similar ports and indicators:

• 1. DC 5V Power Connector: For power input.
• 2. Data Status LED Indicator: Shows data reception status.
• 3. Power Supply LED Indicator: Indicates power status.
• 4. HDMI Output port: For connecting to a display.
• 5. RJ45 Ethernet Port: For network connection.
• 6. IR Receiver Port: For receiving IR signals.
• 7. Bi-directional RS-232 port: For serial communication.
• 8. Local IR Receiver Port: For receiving IR signals.
• 9. Group ID number LED Display: Shows the current Group ID.
• 10. Group ID number decrement button: Decreases the Group ID.
• 11. Group ID number increment button: Increases the Group ID.
• 12. Factory reset button: Resets the device to factory defaults.

6.3 IR Sensor and IR Blaster

The system includes IR sensors and blasters for remote control of source devices. The IR sensor connects to the receiver, and the IR blaster connects to the transmitter to send IR commands to the source.

7. Installation and Configuration

When VEO-XTI1C and VEO-XRI1C are connected as a simple extension in a point-to-point connection through a single Cat5e/6 cable, no configuration is needed. When devices are connected to a standard Ethernet LAN in point-to-multipoint or multipoint-to-multipoint topologies, please make sure that every device has a unique IP address and every transmitter is using a unique Group ID.

7.1 IP Address Settings

7.1.1 Static IP Address Configuration

When static IP addresses are required, the IP address of each device needs to be set manually. The default IP address for transmitters and receivers is:

• VEO-XTI1C: 192.168.1.11
• VEO-XRI1C: 192.168.1.12

The IP address can be changed using the embedded web page or using the utility software. For web page access, be sure that your PC and VEO devices are in the same Network Domain and just type the default IP address in your internet browser. The default credentials for login are:

• User name: admin
• Password: admin

After changing default Ethernet settings, press the related "Update" button and Reboot the unit.

7.1.2 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

If you are using a switch or LAN where a DHCP server is enabled, changing the IP manually is not necessary because the DHCP server will automatically assign a unique IP address to each device.

7.1.3 Network Requirements

Transmitters create continuous multicast streaming traffic of video on the network. For this reason, when possible, it is recommended to create an independent IP video network using managed network switches. Use of gigabit switches with jumbo frame and IGMP support is required and will create the most appropriate scenario for both independent IP video networks and cases where IP video systems are included within your data network.

7.2 Point-to-Point Connection and Operation

This configuration connects a single video source to a single display using one transmitter and one receiver.

Diagram Description: A video source is connected via HDMI to a VEO-XTI1C Transmitter. The Transmitter has a local HDMI loop-out and an RJ45 Ethernet port. A Cat5e/6 cable connects the Transmitter to a VEO-XRI1C Receiver. The Receiver has an HDMI output to an HDTV Display and an RS-232 port. IR TX/RX ports are also shown for remote control.

1. Connect the source device to the VEO Transmitter HDMI input port.
2. Connect the Transmitter's HDMI looping output to a local HDMI display.
3. Connect the remote HDMI display to the VEO Receiver HDMI port output.
4. Connect the Transmitter and Receiver with a Cat5e/6 cable.
5. Connect the IR TX cable to the "IR TX" port of the Transmitter and the IR RX cable to the "IR RX" port of the Receiver. This allows controlling the source at the RX side using IR.
6. Connect an RS-232 Cable from a PC or automation system to the Transmitter's RS-232 port. Connect another RS-232 cable from the Receiver to the RS-232 port of the device to be controlled.
7. Power on the Transmitter and Receiver using the 5V 1A adapter.
8. Ensure that the selected Group ID is the same for both devices.

7.3 Point-to-Multipoint Connection and Operation

This configuration allows one transmitter to send video to multiple receivers over a network switch.

Diagram Description: A video source connects to a VEO-XTI1C Transmitter. The Transmitter connects via Ethernet to a GIGA ETHERNET SWITCH (with IGMP and Jumbo Frame support). Multiple VEO-XRI1C Receivers are connected from the switch, each feeding an HDTV DISPLAY. GUI CONTROL is also shown connected to the switch.

1. Set the IP address for the Transmitter & Receiver and prepare the switch.
2. Follow steps as instructed in section 6.1 (Panel Description).
3. Connect the source device and the VEO Transmitter with an HDMI Cable.
4. Connect the HDMI looping output of the VEO Transmitter to a local HDMI display.
5. Connect the Transmitter to the network switch/router using a Cat5e or Cat6 cable.
6. Connect all VEO Receivers and the network switch/router using Cat5e/6 cables.
7. Connect HDMI displays to the HDMI VEO Receiver units with HDMI Cable.
8. Connect the IR TX cable to the "IR TX" port of the transmitter and the IR RX cable to the "IR RX" port of the receiver. This allows controlling the source at the RX side with IR.
9. Connect an RS-232 Cable from a PC or automation system to the Transmitter's RS-232 port. Connect an RS-232 cable from the Receiver to the RS-232 port of the device to be controlled.
10. Power on the Transmitter and Receiver with the 5V 1A adapter and power on the network switch. If the switch supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), it will not be necessary to power the VEO devices locally.
11. Ensure that the selected Group ID is the same for Transmitters and Receivers.

7.4 Multipoint-to-Multipoint Connection and Operation

This configuration allows multiple transmitters to send video to multiple receivers over a network switch.

Diagram Description: Multiple video sources connect to multiple VEO-XTI1C Transmitters. All Transmitters connect via Ethernet to a GIGA ETHERNET SWITCH (with IGMP and Jumbo Frame support). Multiple VEO-XRI1C Receivers are connected from the switch, each feeding an HDTV DISPLAY. GUI CONTROL is also shown connected to the switch. The diagram indicates up to 64 sources and up to 253 displays.

1. Set the IP address for Transmitter & Receiver and prepare the switch.
2. Follow the steps as instructed above (refer to 6.1).
3. Connect source devices and Transmitter units with HDMI Cable.
4. Connect the HDMI looping output of the VEO Transmitters to a local HDMI display.
5. Connect all Transmitters to the network switch/router using Cat5e or Cat6 cables.
6. Connect all VEO Receivers and the network switch/router using Cat5e/6 cables.
7. Connect HDMI displays and HDMI Receivers with HDMI cable.
8. Connect the IR TX cable into the "IR TX" port of the transmitter; Connect the IR RX cable into the "IR RX" port of the receiver. This allows controlling the source at the RX side with IR.
9. Connect an RS-232 cable from the PC or automation system to the RS-232 port of the Transmitter; Connect an RS-232 cable from the Receiver to the RS-232 device to be controlled.
10. Power on the Transmitter and Receiver with the 5V 1A adapter and power the switch. In case the switch supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), it will not be necessary to power the VEO devices locally.
11. Choose the correct ID Group as shown in the next chapter of this manual.

The number of VEO Transmitters can't exceed 64 units. In a class C Network, the total number of VEO devices (Transmitters and Receivers) can't exceed 253 units.

Please avoid connecting or disconnecting HDMI cables when VEO devices are powered on!

8. Group ID Selection

In a multiple sources scenario, each VEO Transmitter can stream a video signal over the network using a Group ID number that must be unique in the same network. Each Group ID from 0 to 63 identifies a multicast address, and every VEO Receiver can "listen" to one of these channels. The Group ID for Transmitters is usually set once during the first installation steps, while the receivers' ID can change in order to show different content on the displays.

The Group ID can be selected in three different ways:

• Using the IR Remote Control
• Via Web browser
• Using Telnet

8.1 Group ID and RS-232 baud rate selection using IR Remote Control

8.1.1 Group ID

The Group ID can be selected using the included IR remote control. Ensure that the IR-Ext sensor is connected (refer to 5.1). The remote control can be used to change Group ID or RS-232 baud rate as explained below.

Diagram Description: An image shows an IR remote control with numbered buttons. Button 1 is labeled "Group Switch". Buttons labeled "+" and "-" and numeric keys are also visible.

• Press button 1 to switch between Group ID and baud rate function.
• When a double-digit ID Group number is shown on the display, press "+" or "-" to select Group ID.
• Press the number keys to change Group ID. For example, if you need to change to 01, press "0", and then press "1".

Example:

TX 1 (Display shows '01')

RX 1 (Display shows '01')

8.1.2 Baud Rate

The remote control can be used to change RS-232 baud rate.

• Press button 1 to switch between Group ID and baud rate function.
• When the baud rate function (F0-F7) is shown, press "+" or "-" to select the desired communication speed:
  • F0 = 2400 (default)
  • F1 = 4800
  • F2 = 9600
  • F3 = 19200
  • F4 = 28800
  • F5 = 38400
  • F6 = 57600
  • F7 = 115200

8.1.3 Special Functions

Pressing the 2 button for more than 3 seconds will allow to factory reset the VEO devices. The LED display will start blinking, and when it shows "00", the factory reset is successfully completed.

8.2 Group ID and RS-232 baud rate Selection via Web Browser

When a PC is connected to the same network as the VEO devices and it is in the same domain, the Group ID number of each device can be selected using the web page as well as the RS-232 baud rate. To access the web page, just type the device IP address in your internet browser. The default credentials are:

• User name: admin
• Password: admin

8.2.1 Transmitters ID Group:

Stream Setting:

Transfer: Multicast

Multicast IP: 00(239.255.42.42) Port: 5004

8.2.2 Receivers ID Group:

Multicast Group: Group 00(239.255.42.42) Port: 5004

After changing the ID Group, please remember to validate the selection by pressing the "Submit" button on the Transmitter webpage or the "Update" button on the Receiver webpage.

8.2.3 Transmitter and Receiver RS-232 baud rate

VEO-XTI1C and VEO-XRI1C provide full-duplex RS-232 pass-through from TX to RX or from RX to TX, allowing the control of third-party devices. The communication will work properly when the baud rate and data settings of the Transmitter, Receiver, and third-party RS232 devices are the same. The default baud rate of the Transmitter and Receiver is 2400, but it can be changed through the web page by selecting the desired value from 2400 to 115200 bps.

Uart Setting:

Baud Rate: 115200

The RS-232 pass-through works only when the same ID Group is selected.

8.3 Group ID Selection via Telnet

The ID group can also be selected by opening a Telnet session with a standard Telnet terminal, using the port 9999.

When the session is open, send the command set_group_id n (where n is the number of the desired ID Group) followed by the carriage return and line feed ( ).

Example:

• set_group_id 1 Group ID 01
• set_group id 63 Group ID 63

9. PC Utility Software

When the included PC Utility software is installed, ensure that the PC and the VEO devices are on the same network domain.

Double-click on the icon to open software:

Diagram Description: A screenshot shows the IPTV Control Center software icon, which is a stylized 'M' within a box, labeled "IPTV_Control_C enter".

The Device Scan Page will appear:

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the "IPTV Control Center tool 2.0" software. The "Device Scan Page" is active. It shows fields for "Scan Setup", "Device Scan", "Output Window" (listing Tx Device: 1, Rx Device: 0), and a "Start Scan" button. An arrow points to the "Start Scan" button.

Press the "Start Scan" button to search for devices on the network.

Using "TX Setup Page" and "RX Setup Page", it is possible to modify several settings and parameters such as Device Name, Network Settings, Video Bitrate, Downscaling options, RS-232 baudrate, Group ID, and perform a Device Reboot or a Factory Reset from remote.

Note: After making any changes, please remember to press the "Update" button to save new settings.

10. How to Receive Streaming with VLC

The H.264 video streaming generated by VEO-XTI1C is multicast streaming that can be received using software like VLC (Video LAN Client).

1. Make sure the Transmitter and PC are on the same network domain.
2. Connect an HDMI Source without HDCP to the Transmitter HDMI input and power on the device.
3. Connect the transmitter to the network.
4. Check the multicast IP address related to the selected ID Group on the Transmitter Setting web page (refer to 7.2).

Stream Setting:

Transfer: Multicast

Multicast IP: 00(239.255.42.42) Port: 5004

5. Open the VLC media Player, click "Stream" > "Network", Input "UDP://@239.255.42.42:5004".
6. Click "Next".

Diagram Description: A screenshot shows the VLC media player's "Open Media" dialog box. The "Network Protocol" section has a field for entering a network URL, with several example URLs listed below it. The "Show more options" button is visible.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the "Stream Output" wizard in VLC. The "Source" step is shown, confirming the UDP stream source. The "Next" button is highlighted.

7. Choose "RTP / MPEG Transport Stream" or "UDP".

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the "Stream Output" wizard's "Destination Setup" step. It shows options to add destinations like File, HTTP, RTSP, RTP/MPEG Transport Stream, and UDP (Legacy).

8. Click "Next".

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the "Stream Output" wizard's "Transcoding Options" step. It shows an "Activate Transcoding" checkbox and a "Profile" dropdown.

9. Click "Stream".

10. Click "Open Network Stream", then you can click "Play" to view the video.

11. Factory Reset

The VEO Factory reset can be performed using the PC Utility Software (section 9), using the remote control (section 8.1), or by pressing the reset button on the device for 10 seconds using a tiny pin while the unit is powered on. The default IP Address and all the factory parameters will be restored.

Diagram Description: An image shows the front panel of a VEO device with the "Channel" display showing "8.8", and buttons labeled "-", "+", and "Reset".

12. Technical Specifications

Software Configuration Guides

13. How to Configure a Cisco SG300 Ethernet Switch

13.1 Introduction

Due to the network requirements established by Audinate® for Dante™ Networks and taking into consideration the network requirements for our VEO over IP devices, this quick guide aims to explain how to configure the Cisco SG300 family of switches in order to make them compliant to these requirements. All the requirements are mandatory for every switch used in a Dante or VEO over IP system, independently of the brands.

14. Establishing Communication with the Cisco Ethernet Switch

1. Connect your computer to the Cisco Ethernet Switch using an Ethernet cable. The Cisco SG300 Ethernet Switch comes with a default Static IP address of 192.168.1.254; you must configure your PC with a Static IP address in the same subnet.
2. Set a Static IP address on your computer network interface card, such as 192.168.1.66 along with the following mask 255.255.255.0.
3. Open your Internet browser and digit the default IP address of the switch: http://192.168.1.254. The Default User ID and Password for the unit is "Cisco".

15. Enabling IGMP Protocol

The IGMP Protocol is mandatory for the correct operation of the VEO over IP products in multicast configurations. Without IGMP, the audio/video can't work properly or may freeze.

1. Select Multicast → Properties. Enable the Bridge Multicast Filtering Status by activating the related selection box and clicking on Apply.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "Properties" page under "Multicast". The "Bridge Multicast Filtering Status" checkbox is shown, with "Enable" selected.

2. Select Multicast → IGMP Snooping. Enable the IGMP Snooping Status by activating the related selection box and clicking on Apply.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "IGMP Snooping" page. The "IGMP Snooping Status" checkbox is shown, with "Enable" selected.

3. In the IGMP Snooping Table, select the default VLAN ID 1 and click on Edit.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "IGMP Snooping Table" with VLAN ID 1 selected and the "Edit" button highlighted.

4. In the resulting window, activate the related selection box for IGMP Snooping Status and verify that the Immediate Leave selection box is enabled and then click on Apply.

Diagram Description: A screenshot shows IGMP Snooping configuration options, including "IGMP Snooping Status" and "Immediate leave" checkboxes, both enabled.

5. Select Administration → File Management → Copy/Save Configuration. Enable Running Configuration and Startup Configuration as shown below and save all changes by clicking Apply.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "Copy/Save Configuration" page. Options to copy "Running configuration" to "Startup configuration" are shown.

6. Select Administration → File Management → Reboot, and click on the Reboot button to reboot the Ethernet switch and make all the changes running.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "Reboot" page. The "Reboot" button is highlighted.

16. Enabling Jumbo Frame

1. Select Port Management → Port Settings. Enable Jumbo Frames by activating the related selection box and click on Apply.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "Port Settings" page. The "Jumbo Frames" checkbox is shown, with "Enable" selected.

17. Configuring the DHCP Server

The DHCP Server will automatically configure the IP addresses of each device connected to the switch. All the devices need to be set as DHCP client in their own Network Configuration page. This allows avoiding any conflict between devices.

Note: Please check VEO user manual for IP configurations of each product, accordingly to your installation needs.

1. To change the Ethernet Switch Static IP address to the same subnet as the AV over IP Devices, select Administration → Management Interface → IPv4 Interface. Set IP Address Type to Static, and enter the IP Address (accordingly to your network requirements), and set the Network Mask to 255.255.255.0. In this case, we use the default IP address. After applying these settings, you need to change the IP address on your computer network interface card to the same subnet just set above.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "IPv4 Interface" configuration page, with "IP Address Type" set to "Static" and IP/Mask details entered.

2. Select IP Configuration → DHCP Server → Network Pools and click on the Add... button.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "Network Pools" page under "DHCP Server". The "Add..." button is highlighted.

3. Set the Pool Name, the Network Mask (255.255.255.0), the Address Pool Start (192.168.1.10), and the Address Pool End (192.168.1.100). Verify that you allocate enough IP addresses for all Transmitters and Receivers present on the network. Click on the Apply button.

Diagram Description: A screenshot shows the "Network Pools" configuration dialog, with fields for "Pool Name", "Subnet IP Address", "Mask", "Address Pool Start", and "Address Pool End" filled in.

4. Select IP Configuration → IPv4 Management and Interfaces → DHCP Server → Properties. Enable the DHCP Server Status by activating the related selection box and clicking on Apply.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "Properties" page under "DHCP Server". The "DHCP Server Status" checkbox is shown, with "Enable" selected.

5. Select Administration → File Management → Copy/Save Configuration. Enable Running Configuration and Startup Configuration as shown below and save all changes by clicking Apply.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "Copy/Save Configuration" page. Options to copy "Running configuration" to "Startup configuration" are shown.

6. Select Administration → File Management → Reboot, and click on the Reboot button to reboot the Ethernet switch and make all the changes running.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the Cisco SG300 switch web interface shows the "Reboot" page. The "Reboot" button is highlighted.

13. How to Configure a Cisco SG300 Ethernet Switch (Quick Start Guide Summary)

This section provides a quick guide for configuring a Cisco SG300 Ethernet Switch for Ecler VEO over IP products. It covers establishing communication, enabling IGMP protocol, configuring Jumbo Frames, setting up a DHCP server, and saving/rebooting the switch.

14. Establishing Communication with the Cisco Ethernet Switch

Connect your computer to the switch via Ethernet. Configure your PC with a static IP address in the same subnet (e.g., 192.168.1.66). Access the switch's web interface at its default IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.254) using default credentials "Cisco".

15. Enabling IGMP Protocol

Mandatory for multicast operation. Enable "Bridge Multicast Filtering Status" under Multicast → Properties. Then, enable "IGMP Snooping Status" under Multicast → IGMP Snooping. Edit VLAN ID 1 in the IGMP Snooping Table and ensure "Immediate Leave" is enabled. Finally, save the configuration and reboot the switch.

16. Enabling Jumbo Frame

Enable "Jumbo Frames" under Port Management → Port Settings. Save and reboot the switch.

17. Configuring the DHCP Server

Set the switch's IP address to a static one in the same subnet as your AV devices. Configure a DHCP server by creating a "Network Pool" (e.g., "VEO Addresses", 192.168.1.10 - 192.168.1.100, 255.255.255.0). Enable the "DHCP Server Status" under IP Configuration → IPv4 Management and Interfaces → DHCP Server → Properties. Save and reboot the switch.

18. How to Configure a D-Link DGS-1210 Ethernet Switch

18.1 Introduction

This section provides a quick guide for configuring a D-Link DGS-1210 Ethernet Switch for Ecler VEO over IP products, ensuring compliance with network requirements.

19. Establishing Communication with D-Link Ethernet Switch

1. Connect your computer to the D-Link Ethernet Switch using an Ethernet cable. The switch has a default Static IP address of 10.90.90.90.
2. Configure your PC with a Static IP address in the same subnet (e.g., 10.90.90.66, with subnet mask 255.0.0.0).
3. Open your Internet browser and type the default IP address of the switch: http://10.90.90.90. The default Password is "admin".

20. Enabling IGMP Protocol

IGMP is mandatory for multicast operation. Select L2 Function → Multicast → IGMP Snooping. Enable IGMP Snooping by activating the related selection box and clicking on Apply. Save the configuration.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the D-Link DGS-1210 switch web interface shows the "IGMP Snooping Configuration" page. The "IGMP Snooping" option is selected in the left menu, and the "IGMP Snooping Global Settings" are displayed, with "Enabled" selected for IGMP Snooping.

21. Enabling Jumbo Frame

D-Link Gigabit Smart Managed Switches support jumbo frames (frames larger than the Ethernet frame size of 1536 bytes) up to 9216 bytes (tagged). It is disabled by default.

1. Select L2 Function → Jumbo Frame.
2. Enable Jumbo Frame by activating the related selection box and click on Apply.
3. Save the configuration.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the D-Link DGS-1210 switch web interface shows the "Jumbo Frame Settings" page. The "Jumbo Frame" option is selected in the left menu, and the "Jumbo Frame" checkbox is shown, with "Enabled" selected.

22. Disabling POWER Saving and EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet)

To prevent audio or video drops, all power saving features must be disabled. This is a mandatory requirement for Dante™ Networks.

1. Select System → Power Saving.
2. On Global Settings, disable "Cable Length Detection/Link Status Detection" and press Apply.
3. Select IEEE802.3az EEE settings and ensure that the feature is disabled on the ports where Dante or VEO devices are connected.
4. Save the configuration.

Diagram Description: Screenshots show the "Power Saving Settings" and "IEEE802.3az EEE settings" pages in the D-Link DGS-1210 switch interface, with relevant options disabled.

23. Creating VLANs for Dante™, Video over IP and Control Coexistence

In AV systems where Dante™ and Video over IP traffic share the same network switch, VLANs are highly recommended because Video over IP could interfere with Dante™ in the same network.

A VLAN allows isolating the network traffic of a predefined group of ports. For Audio and Video systems, two VLANs are needed: one for Audio and one for Video. In this case, a device connected to the Audio VLAN can't communicate with a device connected to the Video VLAN. When a control device (like a touch panel) is required, it needs to communicate with both Audio and Video devices. This requires using a feature called Asymmetric VLAN, which allows sharing traffic between different VLANs only on predefined ports.

In the following example (Fig. 1), we have:

• MIMO4040DN matrix with Dante™ (Control on port 1; Dante on port 2)
• WPNETTOUCH (Control on port 3)
• DN404BOB (Dante/Control on port 5)
• VEO-XTI2L (Video/Control on port 15)
• VEO-XRI2L (Video/Control on port 16)
• VEO-XRI2L (Video/Control on port 17)

Diagram Description: Figure 1 illustrates a network setup with a D-Link switch connected to various devices including Ecler VEO units, a MIMO matrix, and a WPNETTOUCH panel. Ports are labeled to show Audio/Control and Video/Control assignments.

We need to create 2 VLANs as follows:

• 1 Audio/Control VLAN (default): Ports 1-14
• 2 Video/Control VLAN: Ports 15-28

1. Select VLAN → 802.1Q VLAN, enable Asymmetric VLAN and click on Apply.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the D-Link DGS-1210 switch web interface shows the "802.1Q Asymmetric VLAN Settings" page. "Asymmetric VLAN" is set to "Enabled".

6. Click on 1 and mark as Untagged all the Audio/Control VLAN ports (1-14), adding the Video/Control VLAN ports that need to share Control (16-17). Click on the Apply button.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the D-Link DGS-1210 switch web interface shows the "VID Settings" for VLAN 1. Ports 1-14 are marked as "Untagged".

7. Create a second VLAN for Video/Control by clicking on Add button.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the D-Link DGS-1210 switch web interface shows the "802.1Q Asymmetric VLAN Settings" page with an "Add" button highlighted.

8. Assign 2 as VID, and Video as Name to the new VLAN; mark as Untagged all the Video/Control VLAN ports (15-28), adding the Audio/Control VLAN ports that need to share Control traffic (1-3). Click on the Apply button.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the D-Link DGS-1210 switch web interface shows the "VID Settings" for VLAN 2. Ports 15-28 are marked as "Untagged", and ports 1-3 are also configured for control traffic sharing.

9. Select Save in the upper left corner and press Save Config button in order to ensure that all changes are saved as current configuration in use.

Diagram Description: A screenshot of the D-Link DGS-1210 switch web interface shows the "Save Configuration" page. The "Save Config" button is highlighted.

General Information

All product characteristics are subject to variation due to production tolerances.

NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA S.L. reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or manufacturing that may affect these product specifications.

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