Meetinghouse Audio/Video Distribution Hub User Guide rev 0.9a February 2013
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Purpose of this guide
The purpose of this user guide is to educate stake technology specialists and other technical users on how to
operate and use the AVDH-1 and AVDH-2 after installation. This guide assumes that the units have previously
been properly installed, tested and certified, as arranged by the local Facility Manager (FM). Stakes
should not
undertake this permanent equipment installation on their own – always coordinate through the FM. The
installation guide and wiring diagram (intended for installers) are available separately.
There are still some factors that could vary between locations, depending on the local setup. Those scenarios
will be covered in the documentation, including:
Camera options:
1.
Permanently-installed camera in chapel with control cable run and connected to AVDH-1 (this
is the recommended setup)
2.
Other camera (not mounted) that is connected to the camera input jack at the back of the
chapel
3.
Multiple cameras feeding into a video mixer, located near the AVDH-1
Webcast hardware options:
1.
Meetinghouse Webcast Communicator – permanently wired into the AVDH-1
2.
User-supplied desktop PC, connected into front panel of AVDH-1
3.
User-supplied laptop PC, connected into front panel of AVDH-1
Product overview
The AVDH-1 and AVDH-2 were created in response to user feedback regarding the difficulty of temporarily
wiring webcast equipment into audio and video feeds in the satellite closet.
These products provide permanently-wired solutions that automatically route audio and video signals properly
according to the function selected. This eliminates the need to disconnect cables in the satellite closet for
webcast events, and will provide greater reliability and decreased set-up time.
Key features
AVDH-1 – Transmit & receive unit
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Permanent connections to meetinghouse video distribution system
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Permanent connections to chapel audio system
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Permanent connections to Meetinghouse Webcast Communicator (if applicable)
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User can easily select between three primary functions, and audio/video routing is automatically
switched:
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Transmit webcast
o
Receive satellite feed