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Meetinghouse Audio/Video Distribution Hub User Guide rev 0.9a February 2013 

 

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Receive webcast feed 

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Front-panel interface provides optional connections: 

 

o

 

Video & audio output with audio volume control 

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Auxiliary inputs allow: 

 

PC connections for using Meetinghouse Webcast Software 

 

Composite audio and video sources (such as a DVD player) to send signal throughout 
the meetinghouse 

 

VGA connection to send PC content to VGA port in chapel for connection to projector 
or flat-panel TV 

o

 

Network connection – for PC running Meetinghouse Webcast Software or general Internet 
connectivity 

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Camera control port – to connect a PC via USB to allow for remote camera control (if 
applicable) 

AVDH-2 – Receive-only unit 

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Provides the ability to switch easily between receiving a satellite feed and a webcast stream 

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Same features as AVDH-1 except it does not offer the transmit webcast capability 

Cables & accessories bag 

Both the AVDH-1 and AVDH-2 come with a cable and accessories bag. This will contain most if not all of the 
cables and other accessories needed to use the unit. Here’s what is included: 

Qty 

Description 

Port(s) on AVDH to connect to 

How it’s used 

1 

RCA to RCA yellow 

Outputs / Video Out or Aux In / 

Video In 

Connect video devices to the AVDH for 

input or output 

1 

3.5mm stereo to dual 

RCA 

Outputs / Audio Out, Aux In / Audio 

In 

Audio input or output between AVDH and a 

device with dual RCA audio jacks 

1 

3.5mm stereo to 3.5mm 

stereo 

Outputs / Audio Out, Aux In / Audio 

In 

Audio input or output between AVDH and a 

device with 3.5mm jack 

1 

VGA HD-15M to VGA 

HD-15M 

Aux In / VGA In 

Connect PC to AVDH to send webcast 

stream to projector in chapel via VGA 

connection (limited to 1024x768 resolution) 

1 

Cat6 RJ-45 to RJ-45 

Network 

Connect PC to AVDH to get Internet  

1 

USB A to USB B 

Camera Control 

Connect PC to AVDH for remote camera 

control 

1 

VGA right-angle coupler  Aux In / VGA In 

Use with the VGA cable (above) to make a 

connection that points downward to allow 

the cabinet door to close 

2 

F Female to BNC Male 

adapters 

n/a 

Use as needed for adapting F to BNC 

connectors 

1 

F81 barrel F to F 

connector 

n/a 

Use as needed for adapting barrel F to F 

connectors 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AVDH-1

Page 1: ...Cables accessories bag 3 How to use 4 Transmitting a webcast using the Meetinghouse Webcast Communicator AVDH 1 only 4 Transmitting a webcast using a desktop PC with Meetinghouse Webcast Software AVDH 1 only 9 Transmitting a webcast using a laptop PC with Meetinghouse Webcast Software AVDH 1 only 11 Additional camera scenarios 12 Receiving a satellite transmission 13 Receiving a webcast using the ...

Page 2: ...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 regardin...

Page 3: ...This will contain most if not all of the cables and other accessories needed to use the unit Here s what is included Qty Description Port s on AVDH to connect to How it s used 1 RCA to RCA yellow Outputs Video Out or Aux In Video In Connect video devices to the AVDH for input or output 1 3 5mm stereo to dual RCA Outputs Audio Out Aux In Audio In Audio input or output between AVDH and a device with...

Page 4: ...ibed in the following sections Transmitting a webcast using the Meetinghouse Webcast Communicator AVDH 1 only Webcasting is typically used to send audio and video streams from a broadcast location such as a stake center to outlying locations The three potential hardware options for webcast encoding are detailed in the following three sections Meetinghouse Webcast Communicator appliance Desktop PC ...

Page 5: ...headphone port as necessary Note again in the case where small TVs or monitors are already installed they will generally also have audio routed to them so headphones may not be necessary Audio video feeds into Communicator The audio and video feeds that come from the meetinghouse have already been connected into the appropriate ports on the Communicator along with the network connection and should...

Page 6: ...programmable presets The use of presets is strongly recommended as opposed to slowly moving the camera from one position to the next The software is designed to momentarily blank the camera shot when switching from one preset to the next Slow paced panning moving left to right across the choir for example may seem like an interesting shot but in reality can cause less than desirable results on a w...

Page 7: ...the 881W and then into a network switch directly into the port into which the webcast encoder is connected making sure that all other Ethernet ports in the building are not connected to the Internet Make sure the 881W firewall is not in the chain It is not needed for webcast traffic a direct connection to the ISP works just fine After the event immediately reconnect the firewall Turn on monitor th...

Page 8: ... if encoding in the regular webcast mode Alternatively the receiving site can click on the webcast URL supplied to them in the email which will launch a browser and usually open Windows Media Player and start the stream However this only works on Windows PCs and depending on the browser configuration may not launch Windows Media Player but instead attempt to download a file which can be confusing ...

Page 9: ...rd again typically an octopus cable using the 3 5mm to dual RCA audio cable supplied in the AVDH 1 cables and accessories bag Note the Webcast Communicator scenario described previously calls for making the video and audio outputs connections to a monitor and headphones Since those connections will be made directly to the PC in this scenario please consider the following o Your equipment rack shou...

Page 10: ...on assistance from the Global Service Center GSC Select the appropriate option Once permission has been granted you should receive an automated email letting you know that you are authorized you will be able to log into the software with your LDS Account o The first time into the software you will be asked if you want to add a device Select Yes and choose your audio and video device in this scenar...

Page 11: ...house Webcast Software go to https tech lds org wiki Meetinghouse_Webcast_Software_User_Guide Transmitting a webcast using a laptop PC with Meetinghouse Webcast Software AVDH 1 only Follow the connections in the diagram below Setup steps important tips Important note because of the problems many users have experienced with USB video audio capture devices this scenario is the last choice recommenda...

Page 12: ...mera scenarios can also be easily made to work Other camera not mounted that is connected to the camera input jack at the back of the chapel Most chapels offer a camera input jack somewhere toward the rear of the chapel In many cases you may prefer to have a camera on a tripod set up at the back of the chapel centered with the podium this generally delivers the best camera shot since permanently m...

Page 13: ...e software will see the Roland as both a video and audio source Bring audio into the Roland mixer from the Audio Out port on the front of the AVDH 1 Receiving a satellite transmission This function is used when receiving a satellite transmission such as General Conference and is available on both the AVDH 1 and AVDH 2 Setup steps important tips Rotate the selector knob on the AVDH 1 or AVDH 2 to t...

Page 14: ...the Meetinghouse Webcast Receiver or laptop AVDH 1 or AVDH 2 This function is used when receiving a webcast stream from a transmitting site such as stake conference using either the Meetinghouse Webcast Receiver appliance or a laptop and is available on both the AVDH 1 and AVDH 2 The Receiver is no longer available for purchase but many locations still have one Follow the connections in the diagra...

Page 15: ...onnect the Receiver or laptop s network port to the network port on the front of the AVDH 1 or AVDH 2 Very important if using a laptop turn off its wireless connection typically with a hardware switch or software setting to ensure that only the wired connection is being used Do not use a wireless connection to receive a webcast stream Wired connections are always recommended Connect up the display...

Page 16: ...properly o Chapel turn on the sound system o Other rooms change the selector switch to chapel feed Note it is possible to also use the Composite In and Audio In ports under Aux In to send other video and audio content throughout the entire building For example you could connect a DVD player to these ports and make that content available in the chapel Relief Society room etc How to get support If y...

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