Live Switcher IP Interface Specifications
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1. Configuration outline
These interface specifications describe the interface protocol between the AV-HS410 (live switcher)
and external devices.
To use this function, you must install the plug-in software for external interface control.
The interface enables bus switching and control of AUTO transition and other functions from an
application which runs on the PC connected to the AV-HS410 through the network.
2. Switcher control
2.1. Communication settings
The configuration settings for communication with the AV-HS410 are given below.
10Base-T/100Base-T
IPv4
TCP/IP
IP Address:
Adjustable by menu (Factory setting: 192.168.0.8)
Subnet Mask:
Adjustable by menu (Factory setting: 255.255.255.0)
Port No.:
60040
(fixed: connection to up to 4 ports concurrently is possible for the purposes
of external control)
Minimum command interval:
1 frame or more
For details on the configuration of the communication commands, refer to chapter 2, for details on
the commands of the functions, refer to chapter 3.
2.2. Command configuration
One packet starts with [STX]0x02 and ends with [ETX]0x03.
A command consists of 4 characters which are followed by a colon ( : ) and the data.
With some commands, multiple sets of data follow one command, in which case the sets of data are
each separated by a colon ( : ).
Numerical data is also sent using the ASCII format.
2.3. Command sequence
2.3.1. Control commands
Example: Execution of auto transition
Fig. 2.3.1.1. Sequence of control commands 1
External
unit
0x02 SAUT:00:0:0 0x03
AV-HS410
Process for establishing connection
Process for terminating connection
Auto transition
is executed