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

 

 

These instructions assume a Sony EVI-D70 camera has been permanently installed in the chapel, with 
the control cable run between the camera and the AVDH-1. Other camera scenarios will be described 
below. 

 

One nice feature of the AVDH-1 setup is that audio and video streams are distributed back throughout 
the building. This means that the camera feed and audio coming from the chapel can be sent to the 
Relief Society, Primary, or other rooms with the proper wiring for overflow purposes. Simply connect a 
TV or projector to the video distribution jacks in those rooms, and set the audio switch to Chapel 
instead of Local. 

 

Source Selection:

 Rotate the selector knob to the Camera (Encoding) position. 

 

TV/Monitor: 

Tune the rack TV/monitor to the primary language channel (typically channel 3) to see 

the camera feed and hear chapel audio. 

*Note:

 in most equipment racks, small TVs or monitors are 

already installed and will have already been connected when the AVDH-1 was installed. If your rack 
does not have a TV/monitor, connect a monitor to the Video Out port under Outputs. This enables the 
operator to see the camera view. 

 

Headphones: 

To listen to the audio feed privately, connect headphones to the Audio Out port under 

Outputs and turn down the volume on the rack TV/monitor. Adjust volume with the knob just next to 
the 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 remain permanently connected. The operator only needs to 
execute commands on the Communicator’s front panel to start and stop the webcast – no wiring 
connections need to be made into the Communicator. 

 

Camera control: 

Using a standard A-B USB cable (supplied in the cables & accessories bag that comes 

with the AVDH-1), connect from a USB port on a laptop to the Camera Control port on the AVDH-1.  

 

Software for camera control: 

Several free software packages are available that allow for remote 

camera control of the Sony EVI-D70 (the recommended camera for webcasting). One good choice, 
called D70 Commander (which was written by a member of the Church), can be downloaded for free. 
In order to use this software, two downloads are required: 

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D70 Commander: 

http://www.cwshop.com/LDSSoftware 

File name is D70 Commander vX.X 

*Please note:

 the above URL is case-sensitive. If you type this in all lower-case, it will not work. 

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USB control driver: 

A USB control driver is also required in order for your PC to recognize the AVDH-1 USB 
interface. It’s called the Keyspan driver from Tripp-Lite. Drivers for various operating systems 
are available – please choose the appropriate driver based on your operating system. 

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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