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LiveU LU60-HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual

1. am Deinterlace used only for D1 VGA resolution Transport Stream FA RTP a MPEG TS Se Figure 39 Con figuration Window Media Options Media The Media tab shown above enables you to manually define the encoding related parameters used to configure audio and video as follows SN NOTE The Advanced button provides additional media settings calibration network interface connections license and utilities options These options are only for technicians they are password protected and are not described in this manual Live U Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual CODEC Select H 264 default or External CODEC as described below The configuration parameters displayed in this window change according to the CODEC that is selected H 264 The H 264 CODEC is the default option which supports all Resolutions It is shown above in Figure 39 The H 264 CODEC is an improved video encoder It allows near realtime encoding and supports an adaptive bitrate which increases resiliency If the bitrate drops then the video stream does not flicker or freeze It also allows encoding in near real time enabling up to Full D1 video images in both NTSC and PAL at full frame rate e Limit Video Rate The video rate is set automatically by the application following calibration You can override the video bitrate by selecting the Limit video rate checkbox and then setting it manually
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3. page 34 e Rotate Screen page 35 e Unlock Lock Button page 35 e Setup Button page 36 e File Transfer page 36 e Connect Reconnect Button page 36 e Play Button page 38 e Profiles page 38 LU60 HD User Interface Li U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual LUGO HD Touch screen Interface The Live Video Uplink User unit s user interface is an LCD touch screen This main window automatically displays when the unit is ready This touch screen shows the video feed in its center and provides various buttons and indicators for controlling the unit and its broadcast Signal Strength Status Indicator Battery Indicator Rotate Screen Unlock Lock Button Video Feed Profile Indicator dum Setup and Configuration Q Profits Options Connecting Play File Transfer for Broadcast Figure 18 LU60 HD Live Video Uplink User Interface The following describes the various elements in the main window SM NOTE It is possible to add a USB enabled keyboard and mouse to the LUGO HD unit The USB attaches to the USB outlet on the side of the unit Live U LU60 HD User Interface 81 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Video Feed The center of the main window automatically shows a preview of the video feed after the camera is connected turned on The video feed is displayed a few seconds after the camera is connected and automatically detected by the LU60 HD n Profil UL cO Y rof
4. 9 Connecting to an Interface The Connecting status indicator 1s displayed as shown below Figure 10 Connecting Status Indicator Live U Getting Started 23 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Even though the LU60 HD can operate without all interfaces it retries connecting a number of times before giving up and displaying the following message Connecting Sierra Wireless HSPA Modem 6 fail to connect Figure 11 Interface Connection Failed After the modems are connected the system carries out network related tests and the application automatically calibrates the available bandwidth efficiency and delay for each of the interfaces It also determines the best parameters for ensuring that the system functions at maximum efficiency After this calibration the LU60 HD application is able to calculate the overall system efficiency total effective bitrate and delay After the system has finished this calibration the LU60 HD unit automatically sets the video bitrate to the value recommended by the system according to combination of selected profile and resolution we NOTE If the connection process results in a low video rate tap ReConnect The system then recalibrates itself If the problem continues then you can change the video bit rate manually using the Setup button gt Configuration button gt Media button as described in Chapter 6 Configuration and Settings on page 53 Getting Start
5. LU60 HD Mobile n er Client LU 1000 Serv e A 4 NP _ amp Local Storage mo Distribution Figure 1 Solution Architecture Wireless Connectivity The LU60 HD unit is designed to search for and connect to whichever cellular wireless or Ethernet LAN data infrastructures are available The system has several built in interfaces that are able to establish a connection to many different networks simultaneously in order to overcome inherent bandwidth limitations and offer robust transmissions In addition for areas where cellular transmissions are problematic it is possible to use other available wired or wireless Internet connections When the operator begins using the LU60 HD unit by tapping Connect the system automatically searches for and connects to all the interfaces it detects in the immediate area and then automatically analyzes and calibrates the system to provide the best possible broadcast according to the profile selected by the camera operator and the actual air bandwidth The LU60 HD system s flexibility enables users to select different configurations for certain situations where it may be necessary to manually reconfigure the original setup For example when the required bandwidth for transmission may not be sufficient or the video resolution may need to be changed from broadcast to broadcast Overview Li U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual When bro
6. LiveU Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual The Setup button provides the following configuration options Interface page 55 Configuration page 58 Channels page 63 Support page 65 Power Off page 66 cc gt Interface The Interface button enables you to view and configure the interfaces modem connections of the LU60 HD It displays the Interface Table which shows a list of all of the interfaces to which the LU60 HD unit is able to connect as shown below IL CELLCOM IL CELLCOM A IL CELLCOM A IL ORANGE A PELEPHONE Figure 37 Configuration Interface Table Configuration and Settings Live U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual The following information is displayed for each interface A more detailed description is provided for some of these fields on page 57 e Interface Status Icon m B Green means Connected z amp Red means Not Connected Strike through means Manually Disabled by the user Instructions for manually disabling an interface are provided below e Interface Name Detected network s name M Signal Strength Signal strength RSSI level e BW kbps e Delay in seconds e PKT Efficiency This specifies the percentage of quality throughput The higher this value the better LEN LiveU Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual To display more in
7. after calibration has taken place The recommended video rate range is displayed under the field along with the currently selected Profile and Resolution The recommended range varies according to the selected Profile and Resolution e De interlace Tap to mark unmark the De interlace option This option performs preprocessing on the input interlaced video stream and converts it to non interlaced progressive SN NOTE De interlace is only available in D1 Full and in VGA resolution This option is disabled in both CIF and Half D1 resolutions because the video stream in these resolutions is already non interlaced because the resizing mechanism accomplishes this process Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Transport Stream The following two transport stream formats are available RTP and MPEG TS The transport stream setting enables you to choose the transport protocol in which the audio and video is transmitted The RTP payload format allows for packetization of one or more Network Abstraction Layer Units NALUS produced by an H 264 video encoder in each RTP payload It is preferable to work with the RTP transport stream because its performance is better in terms of efficiency and delay You also have the option to choose the MPEG Transport Stream when it is necessary The MPEG TS is a communications protocol for audio video and data It is a type of digital container format that e
8. areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress e Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked Potential locations can include gas stations below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where it would normally be advisable to turn off a vehicle s engine e Near medical and life support equipment Do not operate the LU60 Enclosure in any area where medical equipment life support equipment or near any equipment that may be susceptible to any form of radio interference In such areas the host communications device must be turned off The LU60 Enclosure may transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment e Onan aircraft either on the ground or airborne In addition to FAA requirements many airline regulations state that wireless operations must be suspended before boarding an airplane Please ensure that the LU60 Enclosure is turned off prior to boarding aircraft in order to comply with these regulations The enclosure can transmit signals that could interfere with various onboard systems and controls Safety and Maintenance Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual e While operating a vehicle The driver or operator of any vehicle should not operat
9. of Profiles and Resolutions are now possible and what is the minimal delay than can be manually configured in the Interview profile VEN Live U LU60 HD User Interface 37 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Reconnect Button After the Connect button is tapped and a connection has been established the button s name changes on the display to Reconnect This means that the LU60 HD is connected to the LU 1000 server When the Reconnect button is tapped the application automatically attempts to reconnect to all available interfaces in order to achieve better connection performance The following describes the reasons for tapping the reconnecting e If you feel that network conditions are not optimal You can check the following and then decide to reconnect If you tap the Interface button and see a low BW kbps and or high Delay sec for each or some of the interface rows If you tap the Profiles button and see an X red on the desired Profile button or on the desired Resolution button indicating that it is not available e The following message is displayed from time to time in order to ensure optimal performance It is recommended to tap the Yes button so that the unit will reconnect to its interfaces and recalibrate the optimal connection parameters Broadcasting and file transfer will automatically continue after reconnection To ensure optimal performance RECONNECT button should be pressed before PRESSIN
10. should be protected It is definitely not designed to be used under water 7X CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only Potential Hazards The LU60 HD Live Video Uplink unit contains cellular devices that should be operated according to the same rules and limitations as expected from normal cellular devices Do not operate the LU60 HD Client Enclosure in an environment that may be susceptible to radio interference resulting in danger specifically e Areas where prohibited by the law Follow any special rules and regulations and obey all signs and notices Always ensure that the enclosure is turned off the Power Switch is not lit when instructed to do so or whenever it may cause interference or danger Live U Safety and Maintenance L8 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual e Where explosive atmospheres may be present Do not operate the LU60 Enclosure in any area where a potentially explosive atmosphere may exist Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Be aware and comply with all signs and instructions e tis not advisable to operate the LU60 live video uplink while at a refueling point or service station Users are reminded to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution
11. small window on the front of the bag The flap can be secured so that it protects the LCD from sunlight making it easier to read the user interface when working outdoors in bright sunlight Secure the unit inside the backpack with the specially provided straps as shown below Figure 61 Close the Strap to Secure the LU60 HD Unit LU60 HD Backpack Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual LU60 HD Backpack Additional Features The backpack has several zippered openings that enable the operator to easily access any area needed to operate the LU60 HD unit In addition there are zippered compartments for personal accessories and an attached rain hood that can be used to protect the entire backpack Figure 62 Zippered Openings for Connecting Wires Live U LUGO HD Backpack 79 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Connecting the Camera Open the zippered compartment that covers the DV IN connections on the LU60 HD unit Attach the appropriate cables to the unit Figure 63 Connectiors Figure 64 LU60 HD Backpack Rain Hood The top opening has an attached rain hood that protects the entire backpack in mildly inclement conditions 80 LU60 HD Backpack Live U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Blank page for double sided printing Live U Troubleshooting LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Appendix C Troubleshooting This appendix describ
12. the charge to change and to replace the LU60 HD battery This chapter contains the following sections e Overview page 68 e Checking the LU60 HD Battery Charge page 68 e Charging the LU60 HD Battery page 70 e Changing the LU60 HD Battery page 71 es LU60 HD Battery Live U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Overview amp The LU60 HD live video uplink system consists of a computerized unit that works on either a battery or standard AC power source The LU60 HD unit is provided by LiveU with a charged battery already inserted NOTE Additional internal batteries or an external battery may be ordered separately Contact LiveU for more information Checking the LU60 HD Battery Charge Two options are provided for checking the charge of the battery as described below Tap on the Battery Status Icon Tap on the Battery Status icon to display a tool tip of information The following tool tip can be displayed while the battery is being used and is not being charged It shows how much longer the battery will last Battery Info remaining time 0 42 00 Battery Capacity 35 Figure 49 Battery Status Tool Tip You may refer to Battery Indicator Icon section on page 33 for more information Live U LU60 HD Bate Gg LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Look at the Units Battery Indicator Look inside the window shown below in order to see the battery status indicators You can p
13. 0 HD Battery Charge eee ecce eee eee ee e e erento 68 Tap on the Battery Status Icon sse nnnm 68 ms Live U Table of Contents LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Look at the Unit s Battery Indicator eese 69 Charging the LU60 HD Battery s cicscssciscsssssccsasessssccseadsccsdessccvessssdsvsesscessnesdecssiuess 70 Changing the LU60 HD Battery ccicsesssscsdsessescassassccasesssssicsscncebinsvesaasanuecsiccossaiessane 71 Appendix B LU60 HD Backpack c eee e ee eee ee eene eeu 73 LU60 HD Backpack Over view sessssssteisiessecusscesesdaesevciesasiwossvocessiaiadoecssveeseaissadenssave 74 How to Insert the LU60 HD Unit into the Backpack 76 LU60 HD Backpack Additional Features ec eeeeeeee eee eere 78 COnnectme th Camera Pe 79 Appendix C Troubleshootinng sssscscccsssssssssscccssssssssccsccssssssscosees 81 Appendix D Safety and Maintenance ccce rece eee eene eene eu 85 SAA I ACION m 86 Potential Hazards m 86 8 Table of Figures Live U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Table of Figures Feme T solution Are MECT ios o9n aine cis ennneauenparataey a edu MN M DURS 13 Figure 2 Power o witch OD 1015
14. Appendix A LU60 HD Battery page 67 describes how to check the charge to change and to replace the LU60 HD battery e Appendix B LU60 HD Backpack page 73 describes the LU60 HD backpack e Appendix C Troubleshooting page 81 describes how to troubleshoot various issues that may occur on the LU60 HD e Appendix D Safety and Maintenance page 85 describes how to maintain the LU60 HD and how to handle potential hazards Additional Documentation In addition to this guide a comprehensive operator s manual for the LU 1000 server is available The LU 1000 server manual contains detailed instructions for interfacing with the LU60 HD s video output and hands on instruction for broadcasting via a number of different applications Live U Table of Contents LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual T able of Contents Taple of IRIS ETT T LIII 8 Support and Contacting Information ecce eee e eee e eere eee eene eene tette te 10 Chapter ET TuI oC M 11 DTG OCU COON P 12 ARIES LIU RTT I MT 12 MUIEeless nneeHvp ueniens i oe d rnea P4 TE Enard eru Ae NTa ERU VL ATE IA T ORA VL TO dis 13 Moa s WTC BOX M rcc 14 LU60 HI Hardware Compofents eee oum pau Sueca REEERE 14 Chapter 2 Gettin Started vs siccessescessecscescavswsecsssssneesenenssesncsscavcassnvessesssese 15 Step 1 Turning on the LU60 HD Unit eee e
15. D 1 Check the checkbox M of the preferred channel 2 Tap ES to close the window Configuration and Settings iv C U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual To display or edit a previously defined Channel 1 Simply double tap one of the Channels to display the following window Channels Name tv server IP 82 166 201 70 Data Port Control Port 9001 E Figure 45 Channel Definitions 2 Fill in the following fields to define a Channel Name The name of the LU 1000 server to receive the broadcast Tap in this field to display a keyboard as shown below 82 166 201 70 Rem Rm cxTesfes Tos es feas e meme m GO ee Figure 46 Virtual Keyboard Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual SN NOTE 123 To switch the keyboard to enable the entry of numbers tap the ABC button Tap the button to enable the entry of characters JP The static IP address of the LU 1000 server to receive the broadcast Data Port and Control Port These are generally standard open ports These must be the same on both the LU60 HD unit and the LU 1000 server If the server is connected to the Internet through a firewall or NAT router then the port must be open for access from the public Internet on the LU 1000 s side 3 TapOK Support The Support button enables you to get external support from the LiveU support tea
16. FPS will be automatically increased as well Successful Video Transmission LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Interview Profile Resolution Delay The delay in this profile is automatically set by the system after calibration and depends on the selected resolution The Recommended delay checkbox is automatically selected to indicate that this profile is using the automatically delay set by the system after calibration You can manually set the delay and override the system s automatic recommendation by checking the Custom delay checkbox The system then displays the upper and lower permitted delay limits according to the performance of the Interfaces measured in the Calibration process during the Connect phase You can then type in or use the slider to specify the desired delay Please note that reducing the delay below the system s recommended one may result in less video resiliency and or image quality we NOTE Generally as a rule of thumb the longer the delay the better the system reacts to temporary air bandwidth deterioration Balanced Profile Select the Balanced profile when the delay starts to become important yet an Interview delay is not mandatory This setting provides high image quality with medium end to end delay Interview Balanced Max Quality L4 B id V so HD D1 NTSC 720x480 PAL 720x576 Delay 6 sec Figure 30 Balanced Profile Live U Successful Video Transmis
17. G the PLAY button Do you want to RECONNECT now Figure 25 Reconnection Message 38 LU60 HD User Interface Live U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual be Play Button This button becomes active after the unit is connected to the LU 1000 and the unit 1s ready to broadcast or send files Tap the Play button to start broadcasting Profiles This button indicates the Profile according to which the LU60 HD is currently operating as follows Q Interview Balanced e Max Quality You can tap this button to display information about the selected profile and to select a different profile or reconfigure the settings of a profile A full description about the Profiles provided for the LU60 HD and how to select them 1s provided in the Profiles Window section on page 40 Successful Video Transmission LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Chapter 4 Successful Video Transmission About This Chapter This chapter describes some of the aspects on which successful transmission of a high quality audio video stream depend such as video resolution target resolution bitrate CODEC and so on This chapter contains the following sections e Overview page 40 e Profiles Window page 40 Successful Video Transmission LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Overview Successful transmission of a high quality audio video stream depends on a number of e
18. LiveU Portable Uplink Solutions Go Live Anywhere Anytime wt Manis x Ag fed an Tp T m 2 SEE Ee LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Version 5 2 0 1 Limitation of Liability and Warranty LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Limitation of Liability and Warranty This LIVEU product is provided as is without warranty of any kind The company disclaims all other warranties either express or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and non infringement Under no circumstances shall the company be liable for any damages whatsoever including without limitation consequential special or incidental damages or damages for loss of business profits business interruptions loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arising out of the use of or inability to use the LIVEU product even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS Notice Required for the License Granted under Artlcles 2 1 and 2 6 As a condition ot the licenses granted pursuant to Articles 2 1 and 2 6 hereof Licensee agrees to provide to any party that receives from Licensee an AVC Royalty Product the following notice THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUMERATION TO 1 E
19. LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual If the camera is not connected or setup properly then the center of the main window appears as follows You may refer to Step 2 Connecting the Video Camera on page 19 for instructions on connecting the video camera Figure 5 LU60 HD Main User Interface Without Camera A full description of the user interface is provided in Chapter 3 LU60 HD User Interface on page 29 Live U Getting Started 79 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Step 2 Connecting the Video Camera The procedure for connecting a video camera to a LU60 HD live video uplink unit is simple Only one camera can be connected directly to the LU60 HD unit at any one time It is possible to connect devices that act as a hub for cameras using FireWire to the LU60 HD unit Such devices are sometimes called Quad However even if more than one camera is connected in this manner only one feed from one camera at a time 1s recognized and transmitted Connection Options Different models of the LU60 HD are provided each with the ability to connect to different cameras All models connect to DV FireWire 1394 cameras The following LU60 HD unit connection options are available e SDI DV FireWire 1394 Figure 6 LU60 HD with SDI Camera Connection For an SDI camera only use the middle SDI connector Getting Started Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual e HDMI Ana
20. Manual 3 Pusha thin screw driver into the hole on the back of the unit and lift out the battery with the other hand as shown below Figure 54 Pulling Out the Battery The battery is shown below Figure 55 LU60 HD Battery 4 Insert another battery making sure to align the electrical contacts on the battery with the socket inside the LU60 HD 5 After the battery is in place replace the battery cover sliding it into place until hearing a small click 6 Charge the battery if needed as described in the Charging the LU60 HD Battery section on page 70 Live U LU60 HD Backpack 75 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Appendix B LU60 HD Backpack About This Appendix This appendix describes the LU60 HD backpack This chapter contains the following sections e LU60 HD Backpack Overview page 74 e How to Insert the LU60 HD Unit into the Backpack page 76 e LU60 HD Backpack Additional Features page 78 e Connecting the Camera page 79 LU60 HD Backpack Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual LU60 HD Backpack Overview The LU60 HD unit is supplied with a specially designed backpack that provides the best protection for the LU60 HD unit while it is being used in the field as well as for ease of operation and comfort of the photographer Backpack features include Custom designed for extensive field use with the LU60 HD Ergonomically designed to give the best back sup
21. NCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM Notice Required for the License Granted under Article 2 6 and for Sales to Codec Licensee customer s As a condition of the license granted under Artlcle 2 6 and the license granted to a Codec Licensee to make Sales to Codec Licensee Customer s Licensee agrees to provide any party that receives an AVC Product from Licensee exercising such license rights the following notice THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE SUCH LICENSE EXTENDS TO THIS PRODUCT ONLY AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF OTHER NOTICES WHICH MAY BE INCLUDED HEREIN THE LICENSE DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY OTHER PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH PRODUCT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS LICENSED PRODUCT IN A SINGLE ARTICLE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM Updated January 2011 Applies to Software version V5 2 0 1 About This Guide LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual About This Guide This guide describes the LiveU LU60 HD live video uplink system and provides basic operation information for camera operators It describes the hardware tha
22. The video player should reopen at the player does not change correct video resolution despite changes made on the client side Troubleshootin Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Is it possible to change the video aspect ratio in the H 264 Player for example from 16 9 to 4 3 Is it possible to save the position and window size of the server s H 264 player It seems that the LiveU program remains frozen even after waiting a few minutes The touch screen is not calibrated A X red appears in the Configuration window on one of the Resolution buttons An Y icon appears in the Configuration window on one of the buttons At the moment the server s H 264 Player gets its aspect ratio from the camera Change this manually by resizing the window or on the camera normally via one of the camera s menu settings Perform the following steps on the server Press Start The H 264 player should appear Drag the H 264 player window to the desired position Adjust the size of the H 264 window using the standard window resizing controls bottom right of the window From the H 264 Player select File gt Exit The position and size should now be saved for the next to time you run the H 264 player Verify this by clicking the Stop and Play buttons on the LU 1000 Turn the LU60 HD off and on again If the problem persists contact LiveU technical support Tap the Configuration butto
23. able for selection are displayed with a v green The Resolutions that are not available for selection with the currently selected Profile appear with a red If you would like to see the reason that a Resolution is not available then simply tap on it to display an explanation window If all the resolutions of a Profile are not available have a red then the Profile button itself has an X red The end to end delay for the selected Profile is also displayed as shown above When the Interview Profile is selected the Recommended Optimal delay is displayed as shown above Getting Started Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual An Y icon appears on a Profile or Resolution button as a warning that minimal interfaces are used which may result in degraded video quality It is not mandatory but if you want to improve the video quality you can select a different Resolution or select a different Profile 1f you want to use the same Resolution If the currently selected resolution is not supported and you tap the Play button then e The following message is displayed Current network bandwidth is marginal for the selected Resolution and or Profile Video quality and frame rate may be impaired Figure 14 Unsupported Resolution e Tap ES to close this message window and then tap the Stop button e Tap the Profile button to select another resolution SN NOTE The system will allow you to
24. adcasting over cellular or wireless infrastructures the physical location of the LU60 HD unit should be taken into consideration The LU60 HD contains a proprietary set of internal antennas which enables operation even in typical Dead Cellular Zones Even so there may still be areas where the network reception is poor and the unit must be moved in order to receive a better signal For example when broadcasting from an indoor location it may be necessary to move the unit closer to a window to get better reception NOTE The LU60 HD live video uplink operates on wireless networks You should therefore refer to Appendix B Safety and Maintenance for safety instructions and for a description of other regulations regarding the operation of the LUGO HD system What s in the Box LU60 HD Hardware Components The LU60 HD Live Video Uplink system consists of the following components e The LU60 HD Mobile field unit Two LU60 HD configurations are available SDI DV FireWire 1394 Video IN HDMI Analog Component Composit and S Video DV FireWire 1394 Video IN The relevant cables are provided for each e Two FireWire cables A 4 pin to 6 pin connection and a 6 pin to 6 pin connection e One internal battery e A dedicated power supply that connects to any standard 110VAC 220VAC power source e The custom LU60 HD backpack Live U Getting Started 15 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual NN Cha
25. attery will last Battery Info remaining time 0 42 00 Battery Capacity 35 Figure 21 Battery Status Tool Tip Time Remaining The following tool tip can be displayed wile the battery is being charged It shows how much longer until the battery 1s fully charged and the percentage that it is currently charged Battery Info time to fully charge 1 33 capacity 32 Figure 22 Battery Status Tool Tip Time to Full Charge NOTE It is also possible to see the battery charge on the battery itself by opening the battery compartment There is a small LCD indicator that shows up to five bars You may refer to Checking the LU60 HD Battery Charge section on page 68 for a description of the battery charge indicator in the battery compartment LU60 HD User Interface Li U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Transmission Quality Figure 23 Transmission Quality This indicator shows the quality of the transmission between the LU60 HD and the LU 1000 server When you hover over it a tooltip 1s displayed showing the average transferred bitrate during the last four seconds This indicator changes as follows e Gray Not connected e Three bars and Green Good connection e An interim status for example two green bars reflects the overall status of all the interfaces This indicator is updated every few seconds An example transmission quality is 1245 kbps Status Indicator The status icon at
26. detects that Insufficient Bandwidth there is less than 128 Kbps free for broadcasting for Video Transmission appears on the LU60 HD unit If your Profile is currently set to Interview try changing it to the minimum permitted delay using the slider If your Profile is already set to the minimum permitted delay try changing it to the maximum permitted delay using the slider Change the physical placement of the LU60 HD unit by moving it closer to a window where the cellular signal 1s typically better There is no video in the Check to see that the camera battery 1s charged main window and the or AC power is connected and that the camera is camera icon is turned on empty gray Check that the camera is connected properly If the problem still persists try to replace the relevant video feed cable If the problem still persists after trying all the above steps and restarting the system does not resolve the issue call LiveU support The video in the server Take the following steps on both the server and comes in with various the client colors that do notexist e Top Stop on the LiveU client Tap the in the real video Configuration button gt General button gt Screen button and select Properties Change the Color quality field to Highest 32 bit and tap OK On the LU 1000 GUI click Start Tap Play on the client The Video Resolution Click Stop and then Start on the LU 1000 server on the server s video program
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28. e a wireless data device while in control of a vehicle Doing so will detract from the driver or operator s control and operation of that vehicle In some countries operating such communications devices while in control of a vehicle is an offense For more information visit www liveu com
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30. ecessary This resolution is available in either NTSC or PAL frame rates Max Quality Profile This profile is selected by default Select the Max Quality profile when the quality is of prime importance and the delay is not important This profile provides the best image quality at a potentially higher end to end delay The system is optimized for maximum stability with more emphasis on the integrity and quality of the transmitted video It tells the system to use all the available connections in order to gain the maximum bandwidth possible and configures the system to deliver the best resolution Max Quality Profile Resolution Delay The resolutions provided for the Max Quality Profile are the same as those provided for the Balanced profile as described in the Balanced Profile Resolution Delay section on page 45 Saving the Profile To apply the Profile definitions that you have selected tap the Save button To close this window and return to the main window tap the ES button Successful Video Transmission LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Blank page for double sided printing mune LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Chapter 5 File Transfer About This Chapter This chapter describes how to use the LU60 HD to transfer files from the field directly to the LU 1000 server Transferring Files The LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System enables you to transfer prerecorded files to t
31. ed Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Connecting Transmission Test In order to accurately calculate and grade the modems and their broadcasting efficiency the LU60 HD automatically transmits a live video stream to the LU 1000 if the camera is connected If the camera is not connected then a LiveU prestored video stream is transmitted During transmission the following window appears showing the transmitted video Connecting Estimated time left 00 39 Figure 12 Connecting Transmission Test The process finishes when all the available interfaces have been connected and the LU60 HD unit has finished analyzing the connection and calibrating the system This is an internal process that runs automatically Live U Getting Started 25 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual After Connection After the LU60 HD has finished the connection process the Status indicator at the top of the screen changes from Offline to Ready and the calibration results can be displayed by selecting the Profile button as shown below Profiles Click here to display the settings of the Interview profile Balanced Max Quality a D1 Y BEEE T PG ee PUE CEU CPU GU CUT VU PIU CUTS Recommended delay Custom delay 9g ee D1 NTSC 720x480 PAL 720x576 l Recommended delay 1 8 sec E Figure 13 Profile Parameters The Profiles and Resolutions that are avail
32. es how to troubleshoot various issues that may occur on the LU60 HD The power switch LED Check to see that the battery is charged as does not light when described in the Checking the LU60 HD Battery pressed for more than Charge section on page 68 few seconds If available connect the enclosure to an AC power source using the supplied charger If the LED on the enclosure still does not light up then either the charger or the unit itself may be damaged Contact your LiveU representative Camera not working Check to see that the camera battery 1s charged nothing appears when as described in the Checking the LU60 HD the camera is connected Battery Charge section on page 68 and properly set up If the camera seems to be working make sure that it 1s correctly connected to the LU60 HD via a FireWire DV or other cable Check that the SD HD settings of both the camera and unit match Troubleshootin Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual LU60 HD software is not connecting Low quality video results Broadcasting from international locations How can video streams received by the LU 1000 server be distributed to another web server site video ingestion infrastructure Is there any way to lower the system latency Problems with the audio quality received by the server Make sure that the LU 1000 server is running awaiting connections and not blocked by any firewalls or NAT router
33. ese 30 PC tite e MA ATO E st TE EEEE 3l Figure 20 Video Feed is always Displayed ccccccccceeeseeseeeseeeseessseseeeeseeseseeeeees 32 Figure 21 Battery Status Tool Tip Time Remaining esses 33 Figure 22 Battery Status Tool Tip Time to Full Charge eeeeeeeesssss 33 Figure 25 Transmission Quality siesacdscucrdasnoncnesssatarausvssonanobetcnduldeangusasuodorsassabonacabansnaelanaaes 34 Figure 24 Locking and Unlocking the Touch screen esses 35 Figure 25 Reconnection Message ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseseseeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeas 27 Figure 26 Profiles Window cccsccccccccccccccecessssssesssssnnnsaeeeeeeseeeeeessseseeeeensnaaaeaeeeseseess 4 Figure 2 saca Ir BI RR T MMmM 42 Figure 28 Profiles Window with Resolutions Showing sese 42 Figure 29 Interview PEOllle 2 23 99 5 0 299902099909 0 045040980905 2 0 0899 eX Aa donea ena aani 43 PbS ihe 30 c Dalalic EO PEOPIO eic oae etai eia id vwvede do sc Poi sun tt iba loio ned boc Pot Edu 44 Figure 31 SD Standard Definition irre poea t eton to inepe 45 Live U Table of LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Figure 32 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 48 Figure 49 Figure 50 Figure 51 Figure 52 Figure 53
34. esolution is available in either NTSC or PAL e 5 DI NTSC 720x240 PAL 720x288 This provides close to Full D1 quality Use this resolution when high quality is needed and the uplink bitrate is limited The lowest bitrate that should be considered in this case is approximately 512 Kbps The optimal bitrate for Half D1 is between 750 Kbps and 1 5 Mbps Successful Video Transmission LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual e VGA NTSC Only PAL 640x480 This provides near Full D1 quality which is used by some websites Use this resolution when a higher quality is needed and enough bitrate 1s available The lowest bitrate that should be considered in this case 1s about 750 Kbps The optimal bitrate for VGA is between 1 Mbps and 2 Mbps e D1 NTSC 720x480 PAL 720x576 This is the highest resolution currently supported by the LU60 HD live video uplink and is normally used for SD live TV broadcasts when the highest quality picture is required Only consider transmitting Full D1 when the overall available bitrate is over 1 Mbps The optimal video bitrate for Full D1 transmission is between 1 5 and 2 Mbps HD High Definition Only Available for LU60 HD The following resolutions are available for an HD video source sp HD Web HD 512x288 Figure 32 HD High Definition e Web HD 512x288 This is normally used for Internet output applications as well as TV under certain conditions The optimal encoding bitra
35. formation about an interface and to manually disable enable it 1 Tap an interface row to display the following window e Interfaces ES Sierra Wireless HSPA Modem 3 Status Active Signal level Bandwidth N A kb s Delay N A sec Efficiency N A Figure 38 Interfaces The following describes the fields in this window Name of the detected network Status Status of the connection of this interface It can be Active or Deactivated Tap the Deactivate button to deactivate the connection You can change it back by tapping the yes The system will automatically attempt to connect to this interface when it is rebooted When an interface is deactivated the system no longer attempts to use this modem when connecting Tl Signal Strength Signal strength RSSI level Bandwidth Bandwidth of the interface in kbps as seen during the calibration phase Delay Delay of the connection as detected during the calibration phase Efficiency Efficiency of the connection as a percentage of the transmitted data the higher the percentage the better as detected during the calibration phase Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Configuration The Configuration button displays the following window that has two tabs for defining configuration settings e Media below e General page 60 Media Settings ES Codec H 264 v Audio Rate 64 v Limit video rate TES
36. he LU 1000 server so that they may be saved for future use This feature can also be used to transfer any other type of file such as text files documents and so on Files can even be transferred while the unit is broadcasting playing Files can be transferred from the LU60 HD unit itself or from a USB device such as a camera with USB interface attached which can be attached to the LU60 HD unit One or more files can be selected to be transferred The files are stored on the LU1000 server in the directory designated for this purpose File Transfer Li U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual To transfer files from the LU60 HD to the LU 1000 server 1 Ifthe LU60 HD is not already connected to the LU 1000 server as indicated by the Connect button displaying the word Reconnect then establish a connection by turning on the LU60 HD unit and tapping the Reconnect button on the touch screen 2 Ifthe file to be transferred is on a USB Disk on Key then insert it into the LU60 HD unit 3 Tap the File Transfer button to display the following window File Transfer ES TIES msxpsdrv cat 10KB a msxpsinc gpd 73B E D a9b2e2f44929867e8a88 i386 EUM Figure 33 LU60 HD File Transfer The Status icon changes to transferring in order to indicate that the system is in File Transfer mode The left side of this window displays the files that can be selected to be transferred These files are located on t
37. he LU60 HD automatically selects the optimal Profile and Video Resolution The Profile determines the quality and overall latency of the video transmission Profiles Interview Balanced VIEPSOTTE TTA L4 0 CIF NTSC 360x240 PAL 360x288 Figure 26 Profiles Window The currently selected profile appears highlighted Changing the Profile and its Resolution Changing the selected Profile changes the basic characteristics of the broadcast such as quality and or delay IMPORTANT There are limitations to when changes can be made You cannot select whether to enable disable modems on the fly Profiles Resolutions or Custom delay cannot be changed during broadcast In order to change the bitrate it is necessary to stop the transmission before making the change Successful Video Transmission LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual To change the currently used Profile e Simply tap one of the Profile buttons Interview Balanced or Max Quality as shown below Select one of these Profiles Profile buttons Interview EVO EA CIF NTSC 360x240 PAL 360x288 EE Figure 27 Profiles Window To change the resolution of a Profile The video resolution determines the horizontal and vertical size of the video frame picture that 1s transmitted and whether it is for NTSC or PAL analog television encoding systems Tap the bottom area of the Profile button as shown below Profiles In
38. he LU60 HD or on the disk on key inserted into the LU60 HD The right side of the window displays the list of files that have been selected to be transferred 4 Use the browse button to go up one directory to locate the files to be sent to the LU 1000 server For example to browse to the files on the disk on key Live U File M 51 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual 5 You can tap the Movies only button to filter the display of files so that only movie files are shown 6 Select one or more files and tap the right arrow button to move the file s to the list of the right 7 Tap the Send button to start transferring the files in the list on the right to the LU 1000 server SN NOTE To remove a selected file from the Isit on the right simply select it and then tap the left arrow button ER After the transmission has been successfully completed the following message is displayed Figure 34 Completed File Transmission If an error occurs during File Transfer mode the transmission stops and an Error status is displayed You can see the reason for the error by tapping the status icon as shown below Video input not detected Figure 35 Camera Disconnected or Off The session will automatically continue transmission as soon as the connection is reestablished File Transfer Li U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Blank page for double sided printing Configuration and Set
39. he camera For DV cameras it is recommended to first power off the DV camera to connect the camera to the LUGO HD and then to power on the camera SDI HDMI or Analog cameras can be powered on either before or after being connected to the LUGO HD These instructions are also provided in the appropriate place in the procedures that follow To turn on the LU60 HD unit SN NOTE Do not connect a DV camera before powering up the LU60 HD Press and hold the power switch for approximately two seconds until it lights up Figure 2 Power Switch On as Live U Getting Started ES LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual L Itis good practice to keep the unit plugged into a power outlet when it is not in use in order to keep it charged and ready for operation Make sure that the DC IN power connector is connected in the direction shown below Figure 3 PC IN Connection The video camera can now be connected as described in the Step 2 Connecting the Video Camera section on page 19 Main User Window After a boot up period the touch screen becomes active and the user interface appears as shown below If the camera has been connected powered on and then automatically detected by the LU60 HD a preview of the video feed is automatically displayed in the center of the main window as shown below LU Profiles Figure 4 LU60 HD Main User Interface With Camera Getting Started Li U ive
40. he type of camera as follows Fora DV camera connect to the DV IN connector For an SDI camera connect to the middle SDI connector For an HDMI camera connect to the HDMI OUT connector not the HDMI IN connector Figure 8 LU60 HD Video Uplink Unit Connections 5 For DV cameras after the camera is attached to the unit you can connect an external power supply to the camera if needed Then turn the camera on 6 The camera video is automatically displayed on the unit s screen if the camera is on and properly configured The screen on the unit s interface should display the scene that the camera is capturing Getting Started Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Step 3 Connecting to the LU 1000 In order to stream video using the LU60 HD Live Video Uplink system it is necessary to connect the unit via the Internet to the LU 1000 server using one or more wireless networks The LU 1000 server is usually located at the broadcasting center To connect to the LU 1000 e Tap the Connect button The Connect button on the display changes to ReConnect we NOTE This process may take up to five minutes to complete The LU60 HD unit automatically searches for and detects the interfaces cellular modems WiFi LAN and so on that are available on the unit and connects to each one As each interface is connected the following is displayed for each Connecting u Figure
41. iles Figure 19 Video Feed SN NOTE The video is only transmitting after you tap the Play button and the On Air status indicator is displayed at the top of the window You may refer to the Main User Window section on page 17 for a picture of this area before the camera 1s connected detected LU60 HD User Interface Li U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual After the camera is connected the video feed is always showing When you are using the configuration screens it appears in the top right corner of the screen as shown below dE O Profiles CIF NTSC 360x240 PAL 360x288 Recommended delay 1 5 sec Figure 20 Video Feed is always Displayed Live U LU60 HD User Interface 33 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Battery Indicator Icon The Battery indicator shows the battery s current status The color and fill of the batter indicate its charge as follows Table 1 Battery Indicator Icon Status Icon S E LU60 HD is running off internal battery The indicator shows that the battery 1s fully charged partially charged or empty The unit is connected to an AC charger and the battery is currently being charged To display a description of the batteries status e Tap on the Battery icon to display a tool tip of information The following tool tip can be displayed while the battery 1s being used and is not being charged It shows how much longer the b
42. lements such as video resolution target resolution bitrate CODEC and so on The LU60 HD unit analyzes the current network conditions and sets the optimum configuration automatically However if conditions warrant it is possible to adjust several of these elements manually Target Audience The target audience should be decided before starting transmission In other words the camera operator should know what is being filmed and how it will be broadcast from the studio With this in mind it 1s possible to select the appropriate parameters to ensure the best broadcast The main factors when deciding target resolution are the quality of the broadcast and the delay For example if the event is a sporting event Olympics a ball game and so on then it 1s important to use the highest bitrate available If the broadcast is an interview after the game then a lower bitrate is effective If the broadcast is for the Internet it is not always necessary to use a resolution greater than CIF or half D1 Profiles Window This Profiles button indicates the selected Profile according to which the LU60 HD is currently operating as follows Q Interview Balanced e Max Quality LEN LiveU w Successful Video Transmission LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual You can tap this button to display information about the selected Profile and to select a different Profile or reconfigure the settings of any Profile T
43. ling Out the Battery LU60 HD Battery LU60 HD Backpack Closed for Storage LU60 HD Backpack in Use Opening for the LU60 HD Unit Slide the LU60 HD Unit into the Backpack seeuususeese Position the LU60 HD Unit to View the User Interface Close the Zippered Openings for Connecting Wires DV IN Connections Strap to Secure the LU60 HD Unit ssessssssseeeeees LU60 HD Backpack Rain Hood ssseeeeH Support and Contacting Information LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Support and Contacting Information Headquarters LiveU Ltd 5 Hagavish St Kfar Saba 44641 Israel Tel 972 9 7638000 Fax 972 9 7638001 Email info liveu tv or Email info_eu liveu tv Support Line 972 3 7638030 US Offices LiveU Inc 80 Route 4 East Suite 350 Paramus New Jersey 07652 USA Tel 1 201 742 5228 Fax 1 201 623 4838 Email info_us liveu tv LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Chapter 1 Overview About This Chapter This chapter introduces the LU60 HD Live Video Uplink unit and describes its hardware components This chapter contains the following sections e Introduction page 12 e System Overview page 12 e Wireless Connectivity page 13 e What s in the Box page 14 Overview Li U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Introduction The LU60 HD is a lightweight u
44. log Component Composite and S Video DV FireWire 1394 Figure 7 LU60 HD with DV HDMI and Analog Camera Connection For an HDMI camera only use the HDMI OUT connector Do not use the HDMI IN connector Connecting the Camera To connect the camera 1 For DV cameras it is recommended to first power up the LU60 HD and only then to connect the camera to the LU60 HD An SDI HDMI or Analog camera can be connected either before or after turning on the LU60 HD 2 Fora DV FireWire camera check that the camera is turned off and NOT connected to any external power supply SDI HDMI or Analog cameras can be powered on either before or after being connected to the LU60 HD Live U Getting Started 21 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual 3 Appropriate cables are provided for each type of camera Connect one end of the appropriate camera s cable to the relevant port on the video camera l IMPORTANT NOTE For DV FIREWIRE CAMERAS n order to avoid permanent damage to a FireWire DV camera and the LU60 HD Live video uplink unit you must only use the LiveU provided FireWire DV 1394E cables LiveU provides two types of FireWire DV 1394E cables one type connects 4 pins to 6 pins where the power is connected and the other type connects 6 pins to 6 pins 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate port DV IN SDI IN HDMI OUT or A V Analog on the LU60 HD Video Uplink unit according to t
45. ly after transmission conditions have changed for example from stationary to driving Getting Started Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Tap the Interface button to view the interfaces cellular modems WiFi LAN and so on of the LU60 HD The Interface table shows a list of all of the interfaces to which the LU60 HD unit 1s able to connect as shown below c Q Ready Interfaces IL ORANGE IL CELLCOM IL CELLCOM A IL CELLCOM A IL ORANGE A PELEPHONE Figure 17 Interface Table Each connected interface appears with a E Green icon You may refer to the nterface section on page 55 for more information SN NOTE Under certain conditions it may be necessary to change configurations for a better quality video transmission It is possible to view which networks are connected and manually change configurations vusing the Setup button gt Configuration button gt Media button For more information refer to Chapter 6 Configurations and Settings on page 53 Live U LU60 HD User Interface 29 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Chapter 3 LUGO HD User lL Interface About This Chapter This chapter describes the main LU60 HD window and the options that it provides This chapter contains the following sections e LU60 HD Touch screen Interface page 30 e Video Feed page 31 e Battery Indicator Icon page 33 e Transmission Quality page 34 e Status Indicator
46. m if there are problems with the LU60 HD live video uplink unit while working in the field LiveU technicians use third party software to access the unit and provide support The window is displayed CL Suppor A A a iVE Broadcast Live Anywhere Anytime In order to allow secure remote access to vour Livell device please provide the Following ID amp Password only to authorized Live personnel ID Password Bez 925 056 diti t1 Connecting to KeepAlive Server WAAL Eeanmviewer cam Figure 47 Getting Remote Support from LiveU Configuration and Settings Live U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual This window automatically fills in your user ID and password The unit is now ready for a LiveU technician to access the LU60 HD unit remotely Contact the LiveU support team by telephone and read them the user ID that is displayed in the window Power Off Tap the Power Off button to display the following power off options EXER Figure 48 Power Options Exits the application and shuts down the LU60 HD unit Tap Yes when the confirmation message is displayed Exits the application shuts down the LU60 HD unit and restarts the LU60 HD unit Tap Yes when the confirmation message is displayed Live U LU60 HD sate oy LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Appendix A LUG60O HD Battery About This Appendix This appendix describes how to check
47. n gt General button gt Screen button and follow the instructions that appear This Resolution is not available for the currently selected Profile Select a different Resolution or select a different Profile if you want to use this Resolution This icon is a warning that minimal interfaces are used which may result in degraded video quality It is not mandatory but if you want to improve the video quality you can select a different Resolution or select a different Profile if you want to use the same Resolution Live U Safety and Maintenance 85 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Appendix D Safety and Maintenance About This Appendix This appendix describes how to maintain the LU60 HD and how to handle potential hazards This appendix contains the following sections e Safety Information page 86 e Potential Hazards page 86 86 Safety and Maintenance Live U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Safety Information Use the original power supply adapter and accessories only It is normal for the product to become slightly hot during use Avoid letting the unit sit in direct sunlight unprotected Do not leave the unit in the rain Use the attached rain hood for short and light rain Avoid letting the product come into contact with corrosive materials To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture The system can be used in light rain but it
48. ncapsulates packetized elementary streams and other data Audio Rate The audio is compressed using AAC CODEC The default and recommended audio bitrate is 64 Kbps General The General tab shown below enables you to define general unit settings such as for the screen keyboard and network and to use an explorer browsing tool as follows E General Settings Keyboard Figure 40 Con figuration Window General Options Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Screen Tap the Screen button to configure the touch screen The following window is displayed Touch screen configuration V2 43 90303 Embedded System in Daily Life ET amp T Bl Catbration Touch Settings Other options PS ni Windows Task Manager Y 25 bmp Paint Touch screen configu zi Figure 41 Touch Screen Configuration Keyboard Tap the Keyboard button to display a virtual keyboard which enables you to type File Keyboard Settings Help EE ENSE rs re F7 rofl ro rag radia psd brk LIs z s als siz s o o oco fins hed puri pee aj w e r e y u i o o r r1 y Jecthendrad 7 5 ze sjalr le n s e r e als zd 2lxfe v e o nf 17 o t ctrl alt TOT alt ctrl c c mu Figure 42 Virtual Keyboard Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Net Tap the Net button to display a standard Network Connection
49. nit that enables anyone to transmit live video or data at the tap of a button using multiple existing cellular or wireless infrastructures as well as directly via the Ethernet LAN It is designed to transmit high quality live streaming video from the field for any type of event such as breaking news sports or live interviews without the need for costly satellite or microwave uplink units The LU60 HD provides up to 1080 full HD video integral roaming and a proprietary internal antenna array that extends cellular range even to typical Dead Cellular Zones System Overview The LU60 HD Live Video Uplink unit simultaneously aggregates a number of networking infrastructures cellular Wi Fi and so on in order to stream live audio and video from field locations to the LU 1000 central server which is usually located in a broadcasting center The LU 1000 server gathers the live video feed via a secure Internet connection and is then able to supply this feed to the production suite routing table website and such for further processing The technology offers a viable alternative to traditional uplinks both in terms of video quality as well as in pricing immediacy of service availability and portability Live U Overview LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual An example of a typical deployment of the LU60 HD client and LU 1000 server is shown below Broadcasting e Streaming Center Cellular Core Networks aL
50. ollowing sequence 1 2 Figure 24 Locking and Unlocking the Touch screen L U60 HD User Interface Li U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Lg Setup Button This button displays information about the broadcasting interfaces configuration settings and channels It also enables you to access remote support and to restart or power down the unit A full description of the options provided by this button 1s in Chapter 6 Configuration and Settings on page 53 n File Transfer This button enables you to transfer files that have been prerecorded in the field on the LU60 HD unit directly to the LU 1000 server so that they may be saved for future use This option can also be used to transfer any type of file to the LU 1000 server such as a document Connect Reconnect Button Connect Button The LU60 HD detects all available interfaces immediately when the unit boots These interfaces can be seen in the Interface window but the BW and Delay of each interface are only shown after the interfaces are connected by tapping the Connect button When the Connect button is tapped the LU60 HD attempts to connect to all the interfaces modems LAN and so on Then the application automatically calibrates the available bandwidth and determines the parameters according to the current Profile and Resolution selections to ensure that the system functions at maximum efficiency The calibration also identifies which combinations
51. port Net areas on the side of the bag that ensure the unit is well ventilated to provide best operation of the unit Attached rain cover for protection in mildly inclement weather Form fitting holding platform inside the backpack that enables airflow Figure 56 LU60 HD Backpack Closed for Storage Live U LUGO HD Backpack C75 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual This specially designed backpack enables the camera operator to be totally mobile while operating the LU60 HD since it is designed to allow the unit to be connected to the camera and operated while being worn by the operator Figure 57 LU60 HD Backpack in Use LU60 HD Backpack Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual How to Insert the LUGO HD Unit into the Backpack Slide the LU60 HD unit into the backpack through the top flap in the direction shown below making sure to keep the top of the unit where the touch screen is situated facing the front of the bag The base of the LU60 HD goes in first so that its ventilation holes are sitting on the holder which is shown below Figure 58 Opening for the LU60 HD Unit Figure 59 Slide the LU60 HD Unit into the Backpack Live U LU60 HD Backpack LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual E d Figure 60 Position the LU60 HD Unit to View the User Interface After the LU60 HD is fully inserted the touch screen should be positioned directly under the
52. pter 2 Getting Started About This Chapter This chapter describes how to get started using the LU60 HD including powering on connecting the camera connecting to the LU 1000 and broadcasting playing The following is an overview of the workflow described in this chapter SN NOTE You may connect non DV cameras to the LU60 HD before turning on the LU60 HD Step 1 Turning on the LUGO HD Unit Page 16 Step 2 Connecting the Video Camera Page 19 Step 3 Connecting to the LU 1000 Page 22 Step 4 Playing Page 26 Step 5 The Next Step Page 27 If required you may refer to Appendix B LU60 HD Backpack on page 73 for instructions on connecting and using the LU60 HD backpack Getting Started Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Step 1 Turning on the LUGO HD Unit The LU60 HD unit is provided by LiveU with a charged battery already inserted SN NOTE If required you may refer to Changing the LU60 HD Battery section on page 71 for a description of how to replace the battery or to the Charging the LU60 HD Battery section on page 70 for a description on how to charge the battery l IMPORTANT For DV cameras it is recommended to first power on the LU60 HD as described below and then to connect the camera SDI HDMI or Analog cameras can be connected either before or after powering on the LU60 HD You may refer to Connecting the Camera section on page 20 for instructions on connecting t
53. ress the light button shown below to light up the inside in order to see better Figure 50 Battery Indication Light LU60 HD Batter Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Charging the LU60 HD Battery To charge the battery Insert the battery into the unit and connecting the unit to a standard AC power source via the external power supply supplied with the unit The unit s external power supply may be operated on any electric system 110V or 220V without the need for a transformer However it may be necessary to use an adaptor plug depending on the type of electrical socket and outlet available Figure 51 LU60 HD Video Uplink Unit Top View SN NOTE When the system is off the battery that is installed in the system will discharge to a completely empty condition in about 14 days Live U LU60 HD Battery LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Changing the LU60 HD Battery If the LU60 HD is connected to external power you can change its battery even while it 1s transmitting without disturbing the flow To change the battery 1 To open the battery compartment cover lift the thin black tab as shown below Figure 52 Opening the Battery Compartment Lifting the Tab 2 Then pull out the battery cover as shown below Figure 53 Opening the Battery Compartment Pulling Open the Cover LU60 HD Batter Li U ive LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User
54. s Make sure the correct server Channel is selected in the unit as described in the Channels section on page 63 Make sure that the LU 1000 IP and port definitions are identical on both client and server Verify that the interfaces are active by checking the Interface table as described in the Interface section on page 55 Make sure that the correct resolution is selected Make sure that interlacing deinterlacing is properly defined in both camera and unit for CIF and VGA Tap Reconnect The system should recalibrate itself accordingly resulting in optimal picture quality Move the unit for instance closer to a window or outside to improve wireless reception Contact the LiveU support team to adjust the unit by installing suitable modems for foreign networks There are a number of possibilities from working directly with CDN companies for example Akamai Limelight and so on to interfacing to web 2 0 sites such as Ustream or Mogulus The LiveU Professional Services team can help choose the right option for your specific needs Tap the Interfaces button and uncheck the modems that have the largest values in the Delay column Then use the Reconnect button Note that this may decrease the available bandwidth Make sure that the audio sampling of your camera is set to 48 KHz 16 bit Live U Troubleshooting LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual The error message This error appears when the client
55. s window which enables you to browse the network drives For example as shown below laix File Edit View Tools Advanced Help ae i gt X V9 LU Sierra LU Sierra LU Sierra LU Sierra LU Sierra LU Sierra LU Sierra Wireless HS Wireless HS Wireless HS Wireless HS Wireless HS Wireless HS Wireless HS LAN or High Speed Internet os m sp ms s me s os s Local Area Local Area Wireless Local Area Wireless Wireless Wireless 1394 Wireless Wireless Connection 3 Connection 2 Network Connection 4 Network Co Network Co Network C Connection Network C Network Co sos m9 Local Area Wireless Wireless Connection Network Co Network C Wizard a 9 New Network Setup Connecti Wizard Figure 43 Network Connections Window Explorer Tap the Explorer button to display a standard Windows explorer window SN NOTE The Advanced and Restore buttons are for advanced users or field technicians and are not described in this guide Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Channels A Channel defines an LU 1000 server IP address The Channels button enables you to view select and define LU 1000 server connections Tapping this button displays a list of the previously defined Channels as shown below Channels x Server 2 1 0 mM P V PS Figure 44 Channels To select the Channel used by the LUG60 H
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57. sion LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual The Balanced profile normally uses fewer modems by eliminating those with relatively high delay in order to reduce transmission latency As it optimizes the system for a relatively short delay it is subject to interference in unstable networks where there is an interrupted signal or change in bandwidth For example if you are broadcasting from a moving vehicle that enters a tunnel and the signal is interrupted for a minute or two When using this setting there 1s only a slight room for recovery and as a result the broadcast may be affected Balanced Profile Resolution Delay After you select the Balanced or the Max Quality Profile you must select whether to use SD or HD according to the type and configuration of the camera An incorrect setting will prevent operation The relevant settings are then displayed for your selection as described below SD Standard Definition The following resolutions are available for an SD video source V so HD CIF NTSC 360x240 PAL 360x288 Figure 31 SD Standard Definition e CIF NTSC 360x240 PAL 360x288 This is normally used for Internet output applications as well as TV under certain conditions The optimal encoding bitrate for CIF is between 350 and 750 Kbps or up to 1 5 Mbps total transmission rate under harsh conditions However it is possible to start working with CIF from 250 Kbps and upwards if necessary This r
58. t is included and how to use the system in order to broadcast live High Definition HD streaming video for a multitude of purposes we NOTE Advanced operations intended for technical personnel and system administrators are outside of the scope of this guide This guide assumes that operators have basic computer knowledge and are familiar with any video equipment being used cameras microphones and SO on The guide contains the following chapters e Chapter 1 Overview page 11 introduces the LU60 HD Live Video Uplink unit and describes its hardware components e Chapter 2 Getting Started page 15 describes how to get started using the LU60 HD including powering on connecting the camera connecting to the LU 1000 and broadcasting playing e Chapter 3 LU60 HD User Interface page 29 describes the main LU60 HD window and the options that it provides e Chapter 4 Successful Video Transmission page 39 describes some of the aspects on which successful transmission of a high quality audio video stream depend such as video resolution target resolution bitrate CODEC and so on e Chapter 5 File Transfer page 49 describes how to use the LU60 HD to transfer files from the field directly to the LU 1000 server e Chapter 6 Configuration and Settings page 53 describes how to adjust the automatic setup of the LU60 HD if required About This Guide Live U LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual e
59. te for Web HD is between 350 and 750 Kbps or up to 1 5 Mbps total transmission rate under harsh conditions However it is possible to start working with Web HD from 250 Kbps and upwards if necessary This resolution is available in either NTSC or PAL frame rates e 4 HD 640x360 This is normally used for TV output applications as well as internet under certain conditions The optimal encoding bitrate for 4 HD is between 500 and 1000 Kbps or up to 1 8 Mbps total transmission rate under harsh conditions However it is possible to start working with 1 4 HD from 400 Kbps and upwards if necessary This resolution is available in either NTSC or PAL frame rates Successful Video Transmission LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual e HD 960x540 This is normally used for TV output applications as well as advanced internet under certain conditions The optimal encoding bitrate for 1 2 HD is between 800 and 1500 Kbps or up to 2 5 Mbps total transmission rate under harsh conditions However it is possible to start working with1 2 HD from 700 Kbps upwards if necessary This resolution is available in either NTSC or PAL frame rates e HD 1920x1280 1280x720 This is normally used for TV output applications The optimal encoding bitrate for HD 1s between 1000 and 2500 Kbps or up to 3 5 Mbps total transmission rate under harsh conditions However it is possible to start working with HD from 800 Kbps upwards if n
60. terview Max Quality Select this area of a FA sp HD profile button to display its resolution D1 NTSC 720x480 PAL 720x576 Delay 6 sec Figure 28 Profiles Window with Resolutions Showing LEN LiveU Click here to display the settings of the Interview profile Successful Video Transmission LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual select the SD or the HD checkbox The resolution options of the relevant profile are displayed at the bottom of the window Interview Profile Select the Interview profile when you need a short end to end delay This profile provides the maximum quality within the restriction of the shortest delay Profiles i Interview Balanced Max Quality as BEI D1 Recommended delay Custom delay 98 ee D1 NTSC 720x480 PAL 720x576 Recommended delay 1 8 sec E Figure 29 Interview Profile This profile is more resilient to changes errors and adapts quickly to bandwidth changes It is designed not to freeze However the quality may drop if networks conditions worsen abruptly J IMPORTANT The Interview profile includes an automatic mechanism that automatically activates when the network conditions worsen significantly This mechanism reduces the Frames Per Second FPS to allow a clean image with sufficient quality rather than pixelization When this happen the image may look jumpy Once networks conditions improve then the
61. the top of the window provides information about the connection and transmission status of the LU60 HD The color of the indicator and the text indicate the unit s status as follows Table 2 Status Icons Off red light Appears before the Connect button is tapped which means that the system is not yet connected to any interface Connecting green light Appears during the connection process Ready green light Appears after connection is successful and before the Play button is tapped rm Li Liv VE U LU60 HD User M as LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual ree On Air green light Appears when the system is connected and video 1s being transmitted correctly Error yellow light Appears when an error occurs You can tap to display an error message such as the following e Error LU 1000 not responding e Error Video input not detected Warning Warning amber light e Warning X packet s lost e Warning X missing interface s A W Transferring green light FTP mode is active Files are being transferred a Rotate Screen Each tap of this button rotates the screen display 180 degrees Unlock Lock Button Tap the Lock button to lock the touch screen buttons so that they are not tapped by accident The following window is then displayed in which you must tap the numbers 1 2 3 and 4 in sequence in order to unlock the touch screen To unlock press the f
62. tings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Chapter 6 Configuration and Settings About This Chapter This chapter describes how to adjust the automatic setup of the LU60 HD if required This chapter contains the following sections e Purpose and Scope page 54 e Setup Button page 54 e Interface page 55 e Configuration page 58 e Channels page 63 e Support page 65 e Power Off page 66 Configuration and Settings LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Purpose and Scope The LU60 HD enables you to monitor the configuration and performance of the Interfaces as well as adjust the setup of the device as needed It also enables you to display the number for getting support reset the system to select from a predefined set of soft keys and more The initial connection process takes place when the Connect button is tapped During this process the system automatically calibrates the interfaces that are available and connected and determines the best parameters for maximum broadcast efficiency Neither audio nor video bitrates can be changed during broadcast Setup Button The Setup button displays information about the broadcasting interfaces configuration settings and channels It also enables you to access remote support and to restart or power down the unit Interfaces Configuration Channels Support Power Off Setup Figure 36 Setup Options LEN
63. transmit but quality can not be ensured Step 4 Playing Tap Play to start broadcasting live streaming video to the broadcasting center You can tap the Transmission Strength indicator to display the number of Kb s transmitted and received as shown below Transmission Rate 583Kb s Figure 15 Transmission Strength amp NOTE If Play is tapped before the connection is established the following message is displayed Please Connect before Play Live U Getting Started 27 LiveU LU60 HD Live Video Uplink System User Manual Step 5 The Next Step After you have finished playing you can tap the Stop button EN If you turn off the camera during playing then an Error status appears If you tap the Error status indicator then a message is displayed as shown below Video input not detected Figure 16 Camera Disconnected or Off If the camera is disconnected during transmission then reconnect by tapping the Reconnect button The transmission will then automatically continue You do not need to reestablish the connection To start transmitting simply tap Play Checking Interface Quality It is not mandatory but you may want to check the quality of your interfaces before starting transmission meaning before pressing the Play button You may also decide to check the quality of the interfaces after a long time has passed since calibration was performed meaning since the Connect button was pressed or immediate

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