Easy First Time Setup, Connect the Power Source | ViewCast 2120

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 Copyrights Warranties Corporate Contact InformationDisclaimer Niagara Technical Support ViewCast USA Support For the period of one year 12 months from date Preface Contents Perform Basic Operations Index Contents Product Description ViewCast Niagara Audience 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 Functions Install Overview Package ContentsPrerequisites Specifications System Requirements IMPORTANT! Use this only when the system does not respond Niagara 2120 Front Panel Control Button Name Description IMPORTANT! This option deletes all previously set profiles Headphone Review the Niagara 2120 Rear Panel Rear Panel Connection Descriptions Connecting the Niagara Configure Connections Step Action Niagara 2120 Menu Bar Commands ∙ System Configuration Modify the system∙ Niagara 2120 Properties View details on Niagara 2120 Browser Windows Flow Niagara 2120 Browser Windows Easy Setup Web Interface Connect the Power Source Easy First Time SetupConnecting to an Electrical Power Source Step Action Performing the Initial Start Up First Start Up Session Welcome Connecting to an IP Network Connect to Network Advanced Setting on field Defining the Network PropertiesNetwork Properties Window Options Field Action Field Action Easy Setup Logging Logging Welcome Window Viewing All Encoders Encoders Window Encoder Options Description Starting an Encoder Starting an Encoder Step Action Stopping an Encoder Stopping an Encoder Encoders Window Editing an Adobe Flash H.264 Encoder Flash Encoder Properties Video Tab Configuring Video Input Settings Step Action Video Tab Custom Fields ∙ Inverse Telecine ∙ None∙ Auto ∙ Motion Adaptive Audio Tab Configuring Audio Settings Step Action Audio Tab Output Tab Configuring Output Settings Step Action Output Tab Save to File Location Settings Tab 264 Settings Tab Configuring H.264 Settings Step Action Viewing Encoder Groups Indicates the CPU usage Starting an Encoder Group Stopping an Encoder Group Creating Encoder Groups Editing Encoder Groups Step Description Starting an Encoder Group With the Stream Button Stopping EncodingStart Encoding Step Action Power Off the Niagara Shutdown Configuring Niagara 2120 Properties Machine Properties Window Changing Computer Name Changing Computer Name Step Action Changing the Login Password From the Factory Default Properties Section Changing Login Password Step Action Restoring the Login Password to the Factory Default Configuring Alerts Configuring Network Properties Configuring Network Cards Configuring IP Address Configuring Advanced Settings Network Network Links Network Link Icon Description System Configuration Settings System Configuration Setting Current System Configuration Configuring Email Settings Configuring Default Directory Setting Setting the High Temperature Alert Setting CPU Thresholds Setting SimulStream Filters Restoring Niagara 2120 Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults Niagara 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 Interface Appendix Advanced Settings for H.264 Appendix Advanced Settings for H.264 Default Settings Value Setting Value CBR Newscast Settings Value CBR Newscast Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization CBR Sports Settings Value CBR Sports Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization CBR Action Settings Value CBR Action SceneChangeDetectThreshold TrellisRDQuantization Mobile Settings Value Mobile Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Newscast Settings Value VBR Newscast Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Sports Settings Value VBR Sports Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Action Settings Value VBR Action Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization Settings Explanation of SettingsSetting Explanation Is no reason to use it Setting Explanation Setting Explanation Other Settings Other Settings Use motion prediction from future frames as well. This value CPU Threshold field Edit Encoder Groups Editing Encoder Groups High Temperature Alert field Niagara SCX User Guide Niagara 2120 User Guide Viewcast.com