VBrick 9000 Series - User Manual

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H.264
VBrick 9000 Series
Network Video Appliance
9000 Series Encoder Appliance
•H.264 network appliance (1 per order)
•H.264 Quick Start Guide (1 per order)
•H.264 Product CD (1 per order)
•Power supply and cable (1 per appliance)
•Serial cable and adapter (1 per appliance)
•Ethernet cable (1 per appliance)
•HDMI cable and adapters (1 per channel)
•A/V breakout cables (1 per slot)
9000 Series Blade
*
•H.264 encoder blades (1–11 per shelf )
•H.264 Quick Start Guide (1 per order)
•H.264 Product CD (1 per order)
•Anti-static wrist strap (1 per order)
•Serial cable and adapter (1 per order)
•Ethernet cable (1 per blade)
•HDMI cable and adapters (1 per channel)
•A/V breakout cables (1 per slot)
* The H.264 rack mount shelf must be purchased
separately. It includes a cable management panel
and 2 AC power supply cords.
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Installing Blade Encoders
The VBrick Rack Mount Shelf is a customized enclosure that
accepts VBrick blades only. It provides common redundant power
sources and common cooling, and supports up to 11 H.264 blade
encoders. In general, the blades are fully functional encoders
housed within a shelf rather than as standalone appliances. Each
blade is congured independently of the others and has its own
network connection and IP address.
If you purchased blades with your order they will be packaged
separately and not installed in the shelf prior to shipment.
Like the appliance, each blade is congured by default for DHCP.
You connect and congure each blade in the same manner as
a standalone appliance. If you have a rack mount shelf, the rst
thing you will need to do is install the blades:
1. Find the anti-static wrist strap that was shipped with your order
and attach the banana pin to the receptacle in the upper right
corner of the shelf.
2. Unpack and inspect each blade. Remove and save as many
blank ller panels as necessary.
3. Install blades from left to right beginning in Slot 1. Be sure
each blade is properly seated in guides before connecting
to the backplane.
4. When properly seated, hand-tighten top and bottom
spring-loaded screws.
5. Repeat for each blade and then go to Step 1 on previous page
and complete Steps 1–5.
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Summary

Installing Blade Encoders

Attach Anti-Static Wrist Strap

Attach the anti-static wrist strap to the shelf receptacle before handling blades.

Unpack and Inspect Blades

Inspect each blade and remove filler panels as needed before installation.

Install Blades into Shelf

Install blades from left to right, ensuring each is properly seated before securing.

Secure Blades

Hand-tighten the top and bottom spring-loaded screws to secure properly seated blades.

Repeat and Continue

Repeat blade installation for all units and proceed to previous page steps.

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Connect Audio and Video

Connect Video Input

Connect video source (camera/DVD) using component cables to the breakout cable.

Connect Audio Input

Connect audio source (camera/DVD) using provided cables to the breakout cable.

HDMI Connection Note

If using HDMI, adjust the "Video Format" parameter in VBAdmin.

Connect to the IP Network

Connect Ethernet Cable

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the appliance and the other to a network port or switch.

Power-on the Appliance

Connect Power Cable

Connect the power cable to the appliance or shelf and then to an AC power source.

Wait for Boot Sequence

Allow the appliance to complete its power-on self-test and boot sequence.

DHCP IP Address Acquisition

Appliance searches for DHCP; note the IP address displayed on the LCD.

Manual IP Configuration

Use serial port for manual IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings if DHCP fails.

Find or Set the IP Address

Connect Terminal via Serial Port

Connect an ASCII terminal to the appliance's serial port (COM1) for configuration.

Launch HyperTerminal

Launch HyperTerminal, configure port settings (9600 baud, 8N1) and log in as 'admin'.

Configure Network Options

Use the 'nt' command to set IP Address, Subnet Mask, and other network options.

Apply Changes

Type 'apply' to save network configuration changes made via the command line.

Verify Streaming Video and Audio

Verify Operation with VBAdmin

Use VBAdmin management application to play the stream directly from the appliance.

Verify Operation with StreamPlayer

Use StreamPlayer application on Windows to play the stream from the appliance.

VBrick 9000 Series Specifications

General

Category	Media Converter
Model	9000 Series
Input	HDMI, SDI, Composite, Component
Output	IP
Video Encoding	H.264
Audio Encoding	AAC
Streaming Protocols	RTSP, RTMP, HLS
Resolution	Up to 1080p
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C