ViewCast 2120 manual Overview, Media Appliance Functions

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Niagara 2120 User Guide

Chapter 1: Overview

Before you can use your Niagara 2120 streaming media appliance, you will first need to set up and configure it. This chapter is dedicated to providing you with the details and step-by-step instructions you need to make your installation as quick-and-easy as possible.

All you need to get started are the four following requirements:

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Your audio and video source (such as a camera or deck) A streaming media server or hosting provider

An IP connection and/or Internet connection

A networked computer running a compatible browser

The Niagara 2120, an easy-to-use streaming device, allows you to:

∙Connect to a compatible browser on a dynamic host configuration protocol/domain name server (DHCP/DNS) network.

∙Configure and connect your audio and video source to the Niagara 2120.

∙Select your output formats and streaming settings.

∙Enter your streaming server information.

∙Start streaming your media.

You can configure and use the Niagara 2120 straight from the box for any streaming activities. Use the Web interface for setting options and controlling your Niagara 2120 from another networked computer, as well as advanced options.

WARNING! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.

Media Appliance Functions

Although it has many features and capabilities, the Niagara 2120 streaming media encoder performs, in its most basic functions, as follows:

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Takes analog audio and video inputs Captures the signals

Encodes the signals into digital IP video formats

Delivers the IP audio and video content to a storage device or streams it over an IP network

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Contents Document Number 40-03266-02-A Date February Niagara Page Copyrights PrefaceNiagara Technical Support ViewCast USA Support Corporate Contact InformationDisclaimer WarrantiesFor the period of one year 12 months from date Preface Contents Perform Basic Operations Index Contents ViewCast Niagara Product DescriptionConventions for This Guide AudienceGuide Conventions Description Example Bold text Rack Mount Safety Instructions FCC Notice Environmental Notices About This Guide Niagara 2120 User Guide About This Guide Media Appliance Functions OverviewPackage Contents Install OverviewPrerequisites System Requirements SpecificationsNiagara 2120 Front Panel IMPORTANT! Use this only when the system does not respondIMPORTANT! This option deletes all previously set profiles Control Button Name DescriptionHeadphone Rear Panel Connection Descriptions Review the Niagara 2120 Rear PanelConfigure Connections Step Action Connecting the Niagara∙ System Configuration Modify the system Niagara 2120 Menu Bar Commands∙ Niagara 2120 Properties View details on Niagara 2120 Browser Windows Niagara 2120 Browser Windows FlowWeb Interface Easy SetupStep Action Easy First Time SetupConnecting to an Electrical Power Source Connect the Power SourceFirst Start Up Session Performing the Initial Start UpWelcome Connect to Network Connecting to an IP NetworkDefining the Network Properties Advanced Setting on fieldNetwork Properties Window Options Field Action Field Action Easy Setup Logging LoggingWelcome Window Encoders Window Encoder Options Description Viewing All EncodersStarting an Encoder Step Action Starting an EncoderStopping an Encoder Stopping an EncoderEncoders Window Flash Encoder Properties Editing an Adobe Flash H.264 EncoderVideo Tab Video Tab Configuring Video Input Settings Step ActionCustom Fields ∙ Motion Adaptive ∙ None∙ Auto ∙ Inverse TelecineAudio Tab Audio Tab Configuring Audio Settings Step ActionOutput Tab Output Tab Configuring Output Settings Step ActionSave to File Location 264 Settings Tab Configuring H.264 Settings Step Action Settings TabIndicates the CPU usage Viewing Encoder GroupsStopping an Encoder Group Starting an Encoder GroupCreating Encoder Groups Step Description Editing Encoder GroupsStopping Encoding Starting an Encoder Group With the Stream ButtonStart Encoding Step Action Shutdown Power Off the NiagaraMachine Properties Window Configuring Niagara 2120 PropertiesChanging Computer Name Step Action Changing Computer NameProperties Section Changing Login Password Step Action Changing the Login Password From the Factory DefaultRestoring the Login Password to the Factory Default Configuring Alerts Configuring Network Cards Configuring Network PropertiesConfiguring Advanced Settings Network Configuring IP AddressNetwork Links Network Link Icon Description System Configuration System Configuration SettingsSetting Current System Configuration Configuring Email Settings Setting the High Temperature Alert Configuring Default Directory SettingSetting SimulStream Filters Setting CPU ThresholdsRestore Factory Defaults Restoring Niagara 2120 Factory DefaultsNiagara 2120 User Guide Viewing the Activity Log Fields Description Displays a description of the activity Viewing Alerts Using the Niagara SCX Interface Connecting an External Storage DeviceAppendix Advanced Settings for H.264 Default Settings Value Appendix Advanced Settings for H.264Setting Value CBR Newscast CBR Newscast Settings ValueSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization CBR Sports CBR Sports Settings ValueSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization CBR Action CBR Action Settings ValueSceneChangeDetectThreshold TrellisRDQuantization Mobile Mobile Settings ValueSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Newscast VBR Newscast Settings ValueSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Sports VBR Sports Settings ValueSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Action VBR Action Settings ValueSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization Explanation of Settings SettingsSetting Explanation Is no reason to use it Setting Explanation Setting Explanation Other Settings Other SettingsUse motion prediction from future frames as well. This value Edit Encoder Groups Editing Encoder Groups CPU Threshold fieldNiagara SCX User Guide High Temperature Alert fieldNiagara 2120 User Guide Viewcast.com