ViewCast 2120 manual Easy First Time Setup, Connecting to an Electrical Power Source, Step Action

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Chapter 2: Easy Setup

Easy First Time Setup

You should read all instructions, notices, and warnings before getting started with your new Niagara 2120 hardware for the first time. Also, ensure you have all required parts and meet all system requirements before installing this product.

Do not continue with the installation if you find any components missing or damaged. Contact the ViewCast reseller where you purchased your Niagara 2120 system for assistance in obtaining any missing or replacement parts.

Connecting to an Electrical Power Source

Niagara 2120 ships with one of the following power cables:

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North America power cable International power cable UK power cable

Follow the steps in Table 6 to connect your power source to the Niagara 2120.

	Table 6. Connect the Power Source

Step	Action

1.Attach the block end to the power cable that comes with the equipment.

2.Connect the adaptor to the unit 12 VDC input located on the upper back panel corner of the Niagara 2120.

WARNING! The plug-socket combination must remain accessible at all times as it serves as the main disconnecting device.

Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

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Contents Document Number 40-03266-02-A Date February Niagara Page Preface CopyrightsWarranties Corporate Contact InformationDisclaimer Niagara Technical Support ViewCast USA SupportFor the period of one year 12 months from date Preface Contents Perform Basic Operations Index Contents Product Description ViewCast NiagaraAudience Conventions for This GuideGuide Conventions Description Example Bold text Rack Mount Safety Instructions FCC Notice Environmental Notices About This Guide Niagara 2120 User Guide About This Guide Overview Media Appliance FunctionsInstall Overview Package ContentsPrerequisites Specifications System RequirementsIMPORTANT! Use this only when the system does not respond Niagara 2120 Front PanelControl Button Name Description IMPORTANT! This option deletes all previously set profilesHeadphone Review the Niagara 2120 Rear Panel Rear Panel Connection DescriptionsConnecting the Niagara Configure Connections Step ActionNiagara 2120 Menu Bar Commands ∙ System Configuration Modify the system∙ Niagara 2120 Properties View details on Niagara 2120 Browser Windows Flow Niagara 2120 Browser WindowsEasy Setup Web InterfaceConnect the Power Source Easy First Time SetupConnecting to an Electrical Power Source Step ActionPerforming the Initial Start Up First Start Up SessionWelcome Connecting to an IP Network Connect to NetworkAdvanced Setting on field Defining the Network PropertiesNetwork Properties Window Options Field Action Field Action Easy Setup Logging LoggingWelcome Window Viewing All Encoders Encoders Window Encoder Options DescriptionStarting an Encoder Starting an Encoder Step ActionStopping an Encoder Stopping an EncoderEncoders Window Editing an Adobe Flash H.264 Encoder Flash Encoder PropertiesVideo Tab Configuring Video Input Settings Step Action Video TabCustom Fields ∙ Inverse Telecine ∙ None∙ Auto ∙ Motion AdaptiveAudio Tab Configuring Audio Settings Step Action Audio TabOutput Tab Configuring Output Settings Step Action Output TabSave to File Location Settings Tab 264 Settings Tab Configuring H.264 Settings Step ActionViewing Encoder Groups Indicates the CPU usageStarting an Encoder Group Stopping an Encoder GroupCreating Encoder Groups Editing Encoder Groups Step DescriptionStarting an Encoder Group With the Stream Button Stopping EncodingStart Encoding Step Action Power Off the Niagara ShutdownConfiguring Niagara 2120 Properties Machine Properties WindowChanging Computer Name Changing Computer Name Step ActionChanging the Login Password From the Factory Default Properties Section Changing Login Password Step ActionRestoring the Login Password to the Factory Default Configuring Alerts Configuring Network Properties Configuring Network CardsConfiguring IP Address Configuring Advanced Settings NetworkNetwork Links Network Link Icon Description System Configuration Settings System ConfigurationSetting Current System Configuration Configuring Email Settings Configuring Default Directory Setting Setting the High Temperature AlertSetting CPU Thresholds Setting SimulStream FiltersRestoring Niagara 2120 Factory Defaults Restore Factory DefaultsNiagara 2120 User Guide Viewing the Activity Log Fields Description Displays a description of the activity Viewing Alerts Connecting an External Storage Device Using the Niagara SCX InterfaceAppendix Advanced Settings for H.264 Appendix Advanced Settings for H.264 Default Settings ValueSetting Value CBR Newscast Settings Value CBR NewscastSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization CBR Sports Settings Value CBR SportsSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization CBR Action Settings Value CBR ActionSceneChangeDetectThreshold TrellisRDQuantization Mobile Settings Value MobileSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Newscast Settings Value VBR NewscastSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Sports Settings Value VBR SportsSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Action Settings Value VBR ActionSetting Value TrellisRDQuantization Settings Explanation of 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 CPU Threshold field Edit Encoder Groups Editing Encoder GroupsHigh Temperature Alert field Niagara SCX User GuideNiagara 2120 User Guide Viewcast.com