Visionary - Hardware Installation and Configuration Manual
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Overview
Typical installation of the Visionary involves routing the normal station audio and video through the
Visionary, so that they can be modified or replaced during message operations. In addition, the
Visionary must be connected and configured for network operation and the EASyCAST EAS
encoder/decoder must be configured to communicate with the Visionary.
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The station’s final SDI video signal should be routed to the SDI IN on the Visionary, and the
SDI OUT of the Visionary connected to complete the signal path. Typically, the Visionary
will be inserted just prior to the MPEG encoder or channel multiplexer.
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The station’s audio is intercepted and routed through the Visionary audio inputs and
outputs. Up to six AES/EBU channels, two baseband balanced audio channels, and eight
channels of embedded audio can be processed by the Visionary. Typically the audio input
to the MPEG encoder is rerouted through the Visionary.
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The Visionary Ethernet port is connected to a switch or router on the station’s network. The
Visionary must be configured for a valid IP address, subnet, and gateway. Routers and
firewalls may need to be configured to allow communications between the EASyCAST
EAS encoder, the Visionary, and any PCs used for configuration or control over the
Visionary.
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If possible, one of the audio outputs from the EASyCAST EAS encoder should be
connected to the EAS audio input on the Visionary. This reduces network traffic and
increases audio quality during national EAS alerts.
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If used, the Visionary configuration software, editing software, and EAS Console
application should be installed on a PC with IP connectivity to the Visionary. The default
TCP/UDP ports used by the Visionary are 59901 (configuration and control), 59902
(streaming audio), 21 (FTP audio), and 123 (SNTP).
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Initial IP configuration is performed using a Windows PC with an RS-232 connection to the
Visionary, or over an Ethernet connection if the PC can be re-configured for an IP within the
10.1.65 subnet (the default IP of the Visionary is 10.1.65.80).
Wiring Recommendations
Shielded audio wire for all contact closures and audio connections
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Shielded RS-232 cables
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Shielded (coaxial) SDI video cables
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Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable
Chapter 3
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Installing and Wiring the Visionary
