ViewCast 2120 manual Perform Basic Operations

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Contents

Performing the Initial Start Up

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Connecting to an IP Network

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Defining the Network Properties

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Chapter 3: Perform Basic Operations

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Logging In

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Viewing All Encoders

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Starting an Encoder

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Stopping an Encoder

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Editing an Adobe Flash H.264 Encoder

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Video Tab

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Audio Tab

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Output Tab

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H.264 Settings Tab

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Viewing Encoder Groups

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Starting an Encoder Group

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Stopping an Encoder Group

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Creating Encoder Groups

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Editing Encoder Groups

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Starting an Encoder Group With the Stream Button

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Stopping Encoding

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Shutdown

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Chapter 4: Perform Advanced Operations

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Configuring Niagara 2120 Properties

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Changing Computer Name

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Changing the Login Password From the Factory Default

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Restoring the Login Password to the Factory Default

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Configuring Alerts

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Configuring Network Properties

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Configuring Network Card(s)

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Configuring IP Address

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Configuring Advanced Settings (Network)

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System Configuration Settings

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Setting Current System Configuration

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Configuring Email Settings

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Configuring Default Directory Setting

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Setting the High Temperature Alert

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Contents Document Number 40-03266-02-A Date February Niagara Page Preface CopyrightsCorporate Contact Information DisclaimerWarranties 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 NiagaraGuide Conventions Description Example Bold text AudienceConventions for This Guide Rack Mount Safety Instructions FCC Notice Environmental Notices About This Guide Niagara 2120 User Guide About This Guide Overview Media Appliance FunctionsPrerequisites Install OverviewPackage Contents 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 Action∙ Niagara 2120 Properties View details on Niagara 2120 Menu Bar Commands∙ System Configuration Modify the system Niagara 2120 Browser Windows Flow Niagara 2120 Browser WindowsEasy Setup Web InterfaceEasy First Time Setup Connecting to an Electrical Power SourceConnect the Power Source Step ActionPerforming the Initial Start Up First Start Up SessionWelcome Connecting to an IP Network Connect to NetworkNetwork Properties Window Options Field Action Advanced Setting on fieldDefining the Network Properties 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 ∙ None ∙ Auto∙ Inverse Telecine ∙ 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 DescriptionStart Encoding Step Action Starting an Encoder Group With the Stream ButtonStopping Encoding 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 Setting Explanation SettingsExplanation of Settings 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