AVN422HD User’s Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Visionary Solutions, Inc., introduces the high definition AVN422HD h.264 (AVC, MPEG-4 part 10)
over IP encoder “blade” (card) with the Media Processing Platform (MPP), a high density
rackmount system for video over IP transport. Plug an HDMI (DVI-D with optional adaptor cable)
video source directly into the blade, plug into the network via the RJ-45 connection, and stream
real time high definition quality video over your LAN or WAN. The MPP, with AVN422HD blades,
is suitable for all applications requiring cost effective, low bitrate video distribution over IP
networks. There are currently two MPP chassis options. The MPP1700 has the option of dual
redundant power supplies and holds up to 17 AVN422HD blades. The MPP200 has one power
source and holds up to two AVN422HD blades.
1.1 Features
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Stand-Alone Operation.
The AVN422HD runs independently of any other server. To stream
and view live HD video, all that is needed is an AVN422HD encoder and any standards-
compliant h.264 HD decoder (hardware or software). The AVN422HD is easy to access and
configure by any of three methods: PackeTV
®
Configuration Utility (not currently supported),
Browser Interface, or the AVN Control Protocol (API). TCP/IP, HTTP, and other Internet-
related protocols are supported. The Console Interface can be used for network configuration
only (IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS), and not general device control.
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The Media Processing Platform Chassis (MPP200 & MPP1700).
— The MPP200 is a high density 2-slot chassis (holds 2 AVN422HD blades) that houses
Visionary Solutions’ IPTV MPP blades, including the AVN422HD h.264 over IP encoder
blade, or any other dual slot blade or up to two single slot blades. The MPP200 is
designed to stand alone or be rack mounted with one side “ear.”
— The MPP1700 is a high density rack mount blade chassis for IPTV. It is scalable with
17 available blade slots, capable of holding up to 17 AVN422HD h.264 over IP encoder
blades, or any combination of single and dual slot blades adding up to or less than
17 slots. The MPP1700 features modular architecture and a dual redundant power
supply.
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Coming Soon for h.264! PackeTV
®
(Optional).
PackeTV
®
software will work in conjunction
with the AVN422HD encoder enabling extensive control and configuration, as well as various
viewing options.
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Superior Audio/Video Quality.
h.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) hardware compression and
Visionary Solutions’ optimized transmission technology provides a high definition video full
frame rate IP video stream. The stream can be viewed by an unlimited number of clients on a
LAN or WAN provided that bandwidth is available. Refer to the table on the following page for
details on video and audio formats.
