ViewCast 2120 manual Overview, Media Appliance Functions

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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