Introduction
This section gives an overview of the user guide and describes the SMD101 and its
features. Topics that are covered include:
• About this Guide
• About the SMD101
• Features
About this Guide
This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the SMD101.
In this guide:
• Codec or H.264 refers to the H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 AVC codec.
• Stream can refer to audio, video, or both that is received by the SMD101 and
constantly decoded for display.
About the SMD101
The SMD101 is a compact, high performance H.264 decoder used in applications that
require live AV streaming or file playback from files located on other network devices and
shared. The SMD101 can decode and display one SD or HD stream and output a single
HDMI signal supporting resolutions up to 1920x1200 (60 fps, progressive). The video output
can be scaled and its aspect ratio modified. The Extron SMD101 is compatible with all
SME100 HD and SD encoder streaming protocols and resolutions.
The SMD101 can be controlled using IR, RS-232, or Ethernet. Ethernet to RS-232
pass-through for display control is possible.
The SMD101 decodes H.264/MPEG-4 AVC streams or clips and outputs HDMI video with
embedded audio for display on any HDMI compatible device (see figure 1 on the next page).
SMD101 • Introduction 1
