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Page 1: User Guide
1RU Multi-Channel Audio Video Monitor User Guide Part Number 821829, Revision A... - Page 2 In no event will Wohler Technologies, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the hardware, software, or its documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents User Guide ..................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS................3 Table of Contents .....................3 CHAPTER 1: Installation ................5 Introduction ....................5 Overview....................5 Safety......................5 Instructions ...................5 Safety Symbols..................6 Mounting....................6 Heat Dissipation..................6 Sympathetic Vibration................6 Mechanical Bracing .................7 Electrical Interference ................7 Power ....................7 Compliance .....................7 FCC ......................7 ICES-003 ....................7... - Page 4 CHAPTER 4: The iVAM Web GUI ............34 Web Browser / Control Device ................. 34 First Time IP Assignments ................34 Peer-to-Peer Connection ............... 34 Network Connection ................35 Network Setup ....................36 System Preferences ..................37 System ......................38 System Information................
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Installation
Introduction Overview The iVAM-1 is a 1RU multichannel multi-source audio/video monitor with basic 3G- SDI and analog inputs. It may also be purchased with a large variety of other inputs or these may be added later at the need arises. Refer to the Specifications section of this manual or contact Wohler Sales for more information. -
Page 6: Safety Symbols
under all of the following conditions: a. The equipment has been damaged in any way, such as when the power- supply cord or plug is damaged. b. Liquid had been spilled or objects have fallen onto the equipment. c. The equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture. d. -
Page 7: Mechanical Bracing
sympathetic vibrations, use thin card stock, felt, foam, or weather-stripping between the vibrating surfaces. Tie loose cables securely with cable ties. Mechanical Bracing The 1RU chassis is securely attached to the front panel. In addition, the chassis has mounting tabs through which you attach it to the rack rail. This feature will reduce or eliminate rear bracing requirements in many mobile/portable applications. -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Local Operation
The iVAM can be operated easily and simply from controls on its front panel, as described in this chapter. It may be accessed remotely in two ways, via the Wohler Web GUI for administrative purposes or by third party equipment via Application Programming Interface (API) commands. - Page 9 headphones are plugged in. This is set in the Speaker Options menu. 4. Volume: This controls the speakers, the headphone, the analog outputs, and the HDMI audio output. As the Volume control is turned, a graphic appears on the upper left of the screen in place of the Source display, as follows: Pressing the Volume control mutes the audio and a speaker muted icon appears at the center top the display: This icon also displays whenever the Volume...
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Page 10: Rear Panel
4. Network Port: This Ethernet port can connect to either a LAN or to a PC to let you perform administrative tasks remotely. The Wohler Web GUI is described in Chapter 4 of this manual. Third party equipment, connecting to the iVAM via a LAN plugged into this port and using an API commands, can view and change product options, as well. - Page 11 key must be purchased to enable this function. A software license must be installed for SFP ports to function. Refer to the System Setup section in Chapter 4 and to Figure 4-6 to install software licenses. 7. AES Inputs: (optional) This HD-15F connector accepts 4 AES3id digital audio pairs (8 channels) at a 48 kHz sample rate.
- Page 12 It is available from Wohler Technologies Technical Service. d. SMTPE 2110 Receiver: This uses Multi-Mode 850 NM, LC fiber connectors. It allows the iVAM to monitor SDI audio transmitted in real time over Ethernet. You must use the emSET configuration software to set up this option.
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Page 13: Sfp-2022-6 / Sfp-2110 Address Setup
192.168.39.215 iVAM-1 with SFP-2022-6 / SFP-2110 The optional SFP-2022-6 or SFP-2110 module furnished by Wohler Technologies is manufactured by Embrionix and comes from the factory with a default IP address. To integrate it into your digital network, you need to set its address to the source to be monitored. -
Page 14: Channel Meters And Touch Operations
Channel Meters and Touch Operations The audio mixer terminology of “solo” is used in this manual when referring to muting all but a specific audio channel or subgroup. Audio meters are displayed on touchscreen LCD display(s) in up to 8 pairs, as shown in Figure 2-7. - Page 15 Indicator. The indicators light a dull green if the channels in the pair are in phase or bright red if they are out of phase. You may set which Phase Indicators appear using the Phase Config Menu or with the System Preferences: Phase Indicator Configuration tab in the Wohler Web GUI. Page 15...
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Page 16: Menu / Option Touchscreen
Menu / Option Touchscreen You may set most options or view a variety of system information using the self- contained menus. To access this, touch the Menu button which appears on the right of the level meter screen. Figure 2-9 is a diagram of the menu arrangement, a tree showing how to reach any menu from the Main Menu. -
Page 17: Main Menu
Main Menu Touching the Menu button on the Audio Meters screen accesses the Main Menu. Alternatively, especially when monitoring the video program, you may access the Main Menu by holding the Source knob pressed for two seconds. The Main Menu is shown in Figure 2-10. -
Page 18: Speaker Options
Speaker Options Touching the Speaker Options selection on the Unit Settings Menu screen proceeds to the Speaker Options screen. The controls on this screen affect various characteristics of the monitored audio as heard on the iVAM. This screen is shown in Figure 2-12. Figure 2-12: Speaker Options Screen Speaker Options Back... -
Page 19: Meter Scales
Meter Scales Touching the Meter Scales button on the Unit Settings Menu displays the Meter Scales screen as shown in Figure 2-13. The controls on this screen select the scale standards as well as the ballistics that will be applied to the audio meters. Figure 2-13: Meter Scales Screen Meter Scales Meters... - Page 20 Table 2–4: Meter Limits and References Default Color Default Ballistics Default Bounds Scale Bottom Limit Top Limit Reference Lower Upper Float -72 dBFS 0.0 dBFS 0 dBFS = 0 dBFS -30 dBFS -20 dBFS Type I VU -13.25 dBr +13.0 dBr -18 dBFS = 0 dBr 0 dBr 8 dBr...
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Page 21: Unit Configuration
2. AES termination: AES signals should have one and only one termination. This termination should physically be at the last destination of an AES coax cable. If the iVAM-1 is the last connection in a series of AES connections, then its terminations should be turned on. A symptom of too many terminations (or no termination) is that no signal appears to be present on the AES input. -
Page 22: Phase Configuration
Phase Configuration Touching the Phase Config selection on the Unit Settings Menu proceeds to the Phase Config Menu. This menu is shown in Figure 2-16. Figure 2-16: Phase Configuration Menu The controls function as follows: 1. Pair 1 - 8: These switches allow you to select which channel pairs will receive a phase meter on the Metering Screen. -
Page 23: Source Select
This screen also shows sources which are unlicensed and therefore nonfunctional. These sources are shown in a gray color. To license these sources so that they may be used, contact Wohler Technologies. Figure 2-17 shows the Source Select Menu. -
Page 24: System Options Menu
System Options Menu Touching System Options in the Main Menu proceeds to the System Options menu, which is an intermediate menu leading to other screens. This menu is shown in Figure 2-19. Figure 2-19: System Options Menu System Options Menu Network System Settings... - Page 25 Figure 2-21: Network Configuration: Setting Change 2. Touch the digits to be entered and then touch the Enter button. The Clear button may be touched to erase any mistyped digits. 3. Now repeat steps 1 and 2 until you have replaced all of the necessary digits. 4.
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Page 26: System Reboot
Figure 2-23: System Reboot If you have any doubt as to whether you should press Yes, press Back or No instead, and contact Wohler Technical Service for advice. Pressing Back or No will return you to the System Options menu. -
Page 27: System Update
System Update Touching the System Update selection in the System Options Menu displays System Update screen as shown in Figure 2-24, showing the current software version of the product. To update the system software locally from the iVAM front panel, follow the procedure in the Local Update from the Front Panel section of Appendix A. -
Page 28: Factory Reset
Mac address 28.) If you have any doubt as to whether you should press Yes, press Back or No instead, and contact Wohler Technical Service for advice. Pressing Back or No will return you to the System Options menu. -
Page 29: System Information
System Information Touching the System Details selection in the System Options menu displays the System Details screen as shown in Figure 2-26. This screen lets you view the product Serial Number, Software Version, and various other information. Figure 2-26: System Details Screen System Details Back System State... -
Page 30: Chapter 3: Technical Info
CHAPTER 3: Technical Info Table 3–1: iVAM-1 Specifications Specification Values/Domains Power Requirements 100 VAC to 240 VAC ± 10%, 50/60Hz Power Consumption 65 Watts Dimensions 1.75” x 19” x 5.5” (44mm x 483mm x (H x W x D) 140mm), standard 19” rack mounting Shipping/Net Weight 8 lbs. - Page 31 Specification Values/Domains COAX (such as Belden 1694A): > 150 m Cable/Fiber Length (max) Single-mode fiber: 10 km AES Inputs 8 AES channels on 2 x HD-15 are optional Upgrades Via USB interface SDI Input Termination unbalanced AES/EBU Input Termination 75 unbalanced AES/EBU/MADI Sampling 48 kHz...
- Page 32 MADI64 input. BNC connectors. Requires a software activation key. **emSET is configuration software that is necessary so that you can set up this module. It is available at no cost either from its manufacturer, Embrionix, or by contacting Wohler Technologies Technical Service. Page 32...
- Page 33 Figure 3–1: iVAM-1 Block Diagram SDI-1 Menu 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input 1 Touchscreen for Video / 3G/HD/SD-SDI Input 2 Audio Meters / Control 3G/HD/SD SDI Output Audio & Video from SDI 1, 2, or SFP Video Selector HDMI Output Video from SDI 1, 2, or SFP...
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Page 34: Chapter 4: The Ivam Web Gui
CHAPTER 4: The iVAM Web GUI The self-contained iVAM Web GUI allows you to customize the configuration of the iVAM to suit your needs. If the default configuration of the iVAM suits your needs and you prefer to use it that way, then you do not need to use the iVAM Web GUI. Web Browser / Control Device Any web browser application running on any networked device such as desktop or laptop computer, tablet or smart phone can be used with the iVAM Web GUI. -
Page 35: Network Connection
Figure 4–1: Host IP Settings Close the control panel and reboot the host computer after making an IP address change to be sure the change takes effect. Either reconnect to the installed network or continue with this direct connection to access the iVAM Web GUI. -
Page 36: Network Setup
Network Setup Make network IP Address changes for the local iVAM unit’s Management (MGMT) Port here. Figure 4–2: Set IP Addresses The procedure for changing the IP Address information is as follows: 1. Use DHCP? Check this box if your network has a DHCP server and you want to use dynamic addressing. -
Page 37: System Preferences
System Preferences Click on System Preferences to find the Phase Indicator Configuration tab. This is as shown in Figure 4-3. It allows you to select which channel pairs will receive a phase meter on the Metering Screen. Generally, it is useful to monitor the relative phase of stereo pairs. -
Page 38: System
These tabs are explained in the following three sections. System Information This tab displays a variety of information about the iVAM. It is shown in Figure 4-4. This information could be useful to view if you are contacting Wohler Technical Service. Figure 4–4: System Information Tab... -
Page 39: Sfp Information
It is shown in Figure 4-5. This information could be useful to view if you need to ascertain what module, if any, is installed, or if you are contacting Wohler Technical Service. Figure 4-5: SFP Information Tab Note: SFP Information, as shown in lower half of Figure 4-5, can be used to retrieve the 2110 or 2022 SFP Module network configurations. -
Page 40: Licenses
It is shown in Figure 4-6. You will use this tab to enter any new license numbers that you purchase. Contact Wohler Sales to obtain new license numbers. If you need help, Wohler Technical Service will be happy to assist you in installing these numbers. -
Page 41: Factory Reset
Figure 4–7: Factory Reset If you have any doubt as to whether you should perform a Factory Reset, do not click the Initiate Factory Reset button. Contact Wohler Technical Service for advice. Note: Factory Reset will also reset your IP address to the default one. After a Factory Reset, the IP Settings will need to be updated. -
Page 42: Reboot System
System page is shown in Figure 4-8. This function is normally only used upon request from Wohler Technical Service to troubleshoot or correct an issue. The Reboot System function should be used with a bit of caution. It puts the iVAM out of service for several minutes while it is rebooting, and this may unexpectedly interfere with the use of the product by the remote operator. -
Page 43: Appendix A: Software Upgrades
USB flash drive and install the updated software into an iVAM. Download the Software The iVAM software update can be found at http://www.wohler.com, or contact Wohler Customer Support for more information. You will need to copy the update file(s) to a USB flash drive. Unzip and copy the update file(s) from your computer to the root directory (not inside a folder) of a USB flash drive. - Page 44 Figure A-2 - System Update Screen 5. The new software version that is in the flash drive will be shown in the Software Version screen. To cancel the upgrade at this point for any reason, touch Back. To proceed, touch the software version entry in the Software Version screen.
- Page 45 Figure A-4 - Upgrading System 7. The text on the screen will change periodically to indicate the progression of the upgrade. The upgrade will take several minutes, after which the iVAM will restart. After the system has completed its restart cycle and is once again operational, you may then remove the flash drive.
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Page 46: Appendix B: Api Documentation
APPENDIX B: API Documentation Introduction This appendix discusses ways to use the Application Program Interface (API) to allow third party equipment to remotely access options and settings of the iVAM. It includes specific code examples for commonly used requests. The API uses JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) as its communication language. -
Page 47: Body Content For Aes
Body Content for AES "SourceType": " " Success Response: "unit_name": "iVam", "model": "iVam", "api_version": 1, "message": "Input Source Madi.Coax has been applied successfully", "serial_number": "123456", "status": Failure Response: "action": "For more information about valid data, please see API document.", "status": 422, "message": { "SourceType": "Not a valid choice"...
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