Breeze Technologies Ltd User Manual Version 1.0
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1. TEZHMTGLOGIES __ i breeze Found New Hardware Wizard 4 Check the box Specify a location and click Next Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver files mk oe Found New Hardware Wizard 5 Browse to the folder driver on your cdrom drive x eme oo Locate File 6 Select the file breeze inf and click on Open Then click on OK Desktop My Documents w Mly C o mp uter TEZHMGLOGIES __ breeze x 7 The following screen is displayed pressed Yes The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has nat been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there iz no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows Breeze Blue MPEG Encoder IF You want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http wundowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation No More Info Found New Hardware Wizard 8 And finally on completion of the wizard you will have Completing the Found New the driver installed Hardware Wizard Breeze Blue MPEG Encoder Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click2. Audio Bitrate Audio Type Audio Layer 128 kbps at ly m LEE Sampling Frequency ANA Specify the desired video bitrate in Mbit s Choose the Audio Choose the Bitrate in kbps Audio Input Lite Blue has phono only Deep Blue has Balanced and phono or Digital Choose between MPEG1 MPEG2 and MPEG4 video compression standards Select the audio compression required from MPEG1 MPEG2 AC3 AAC or PCM 11 Check this box if you are trancoding This will select the source from the selected decoding file Set the resolution of the Video that you wish to encode This is the width and height of the video Closed Caption Enable or disable Closed Caption insertion This will embed Closed Captions into the MPEG stream according to ATSC standard A 53 Sampling Frequency Set the sampling frequency of the audio capture Choose from 32 44 1 or 48kHz Audio Layer Choose the appropriate audio layer in the MPEG standard from 1 2 or 3 TEZHMGLODGIES breeze Advanced MPEG Settings This page is used to set advanced features of the Breeze MPEG encoder This enables variable Bitrate The Average Bitrate can be selected up to the maximum bitrate defined by the Video Bitrate in the Encoder Settings Net settings Encoder Settings Advanced MFE Settings Video Settings Video Calibration Bit Rate Mbit set GOP Struct Constant Variable ae Il Distance N 012 Ave
3. This page allows a schedule encoding to take place Once enabled this will allow a stream to be delivered at a particular time of day 16 TEZHMMGLODIES breeze PowerStream Receiver MPEG PowerStream uses Windows Media Player as its receiver In Media Player 6 4 select File and then choose Open Clip Author Copyright You are then presented with the Open box Type in the URL BLUE For multicasting this is the multicast IP address and port number defined by the Transmitter e g BLUE 224 1 1 1 11111 For a unicast the port number is only needed The syntax for this is BLUE 11111 Type the address of a movie or audio file on the Internet or Pour computer and the player will open it for you Cancel Browse 17 TECO LODGE breeze ur Windows Media Player Fie view Play Took Help Now Playing Copy from Co edia Library Radio Tuner Copy to OD or Device Open URL BE Oo 4 xi Enter the URL or path bo a multimedia File on the Internet your computer or your nebwark that you want bo play 18 For Windows Media Player 9 0 select File and then Open URL You are then presented with the Open URL box Type in the URL BLUE For multicasting this is the multicast IP address and port number defined by the Transmitter e g BLUE 224 1 1 1 11111 For a unicast the port number is
4. Finish of breeze TEZHMGLODGIES Software Installation There are two key parts to PowerStream The Transmitter and Receiver The Transmitter is loaded onto the host PC and controls the encoder functions The Receiver is loaded onto the receive PC To install the Transmitter run Setup exe from the folder Breeze PowerStream Transmitter This is found on your supplied CDROM x On running Setup you will be presented by our al Please read the following License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see End User License Agreement If you are happy De es le EENE with the terms of this license then click Yes End User License Agreement for the Attached Software 1 This license agreement represents the entire agreement concerning the program between you and Breeze Technologies Ltd of Wokingham Berkshire UK RGH 4TX and it supersedes any prior proposal representation or understanding between the parties 2 The software and the documentation are unpublished copyright works that may only be used on the type of machine described on the label of the pertinent CD ROM 3 Neither the software nor the documentation may be copied in whole or in part except for back up and archiving purposes The copyright notices and trademarks appearing on the software on the CD ROM and in the documentation as supplied to the End User must appear on all copies If stated in the documentation the End User may incorpor
5. While Encode DWE TEZHMTGLODGIES x breeze_ _ Driver Installation Remove the supplied software PowerStream CDROM from the box On re booting the PC place the PowerStream CD into your CDROM drive ee an 1 The Operating system will automatically detect the new hardware Se Multimedia Video Controller and request a driver Installing Found New Hardware Wizard 2 Follow the Hardware Installation wizard Continue by clicking Welcome to the Found New Next Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next Cancel Found New Hardware Wizard 3 Select search for a suitable driver and click Next Install Hardware Device Drivers En A device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with cy an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device a Multimedia Yideo Controller 4 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do ptsteeeneeeenennenseeeerenensnnensnesensenensnnessnenssnenensnanenenensnsensnnessnnnssnanenenennsnenensnnsanenanneneananennnenannen Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver lt Back Cancel
6. installed in the PC It allows the user to select a particular network card if multiple cards are installed Settings wae These radio buttons define to transfer type This can be one of the following Advanced MPEG Sattings Video Settings Video Calfration Met settings Encoder Settings Multicast Bas IE Protocol lt IP multicast addresses range from 224 0 1 0 to Unicast t Multicast Broadcasteg UDP ti 238 255 255 255 Statistics E uffer Fulk ess Unicast Remote Host IP 224 Polt m 11111 Boundary Intranet Unicast sends traffic from a source to a particular destination on a network Unicasted traffic is destined for a unique Local Hst address Driver winsock 2 0 IAN 92 DUm Broadcast Broadcast traffic is received and processed by all computers on the network Clicking the default button will set the default settings All subsequent settings will be destroyed Cancel X_N This Statistics box indicates the These boxes allow you to enter a port number and buffer fullness on the Transmitter IP Address for the transmission The port and IP This is a good indicator of the health Address must match on the receiver if you are of the Transmission and also can using Multicast If you are using Unicast then the indicate any failure IP Address must be set to the IP address of the receiver and the port number must then match on the transmitter and receiver Boundary TTL based boundaries prevent t
7. support Applications Satellite Distribution Distance Learning Corporate Training Business Television Surveillance amp Monitoring MPEG PowerStream runs on Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 5 The Breeze PowerStream application can be found in the Start Menu under Programs Run the application MPEG PowerStream from the Programs The following screen will appear on the computer screen MPEG PowerStream 5 Click this button to start a real time feed from the Breeze Blue encoder or a file transfer Click this button to stop a real time feed from the Breeze Blue encoder or a file transfer The encoder should be stopped by pressing this button prior to resetting other configurations There are 4 buttons on the application Options The options button provides a pull down menu which gives access to 3 areas Settings Preferences and Schedule breeze TEZHMTGLOGIES Settings Settings provides 5 screens settings ee Advanced MPEG Settings Video Settings Video Calibration Met settings Encoder Settings Transfer Type Protocol Unicast Multicast Broadcast UDP b Statistics er Fullness Remote Host ir 224 1 1 1 Por 111m Boundary Intranet Local Host iva WinSock 2 0 zul r 132 168 7 7 Default Cancel Apply Help Net Settings Provides for network settings such as unicast and multicast UDP RTP host addresses and so on Whe
8. the S video to composite converter as shown in hardware installation if you are going into the encoder s video the loop through signal can be picked up from the composite BNC output Settings et settings Advanced MPEG Settings Video Settings Video Ou Color Bars T Enabled f Loop Thru i Decode While Encode Time Base Lorrection TBP Text Display fr VCR Sync Mode Text to Display f Broadcast On Screen Display 050 Clear oder Settings Y daz W Display Text on Loss of Sync alibration Loss of Signal on Channel 1 Do Set Z vi 7 Eyahled Y Color Bars on Loss of Sync Cancel Apply Help 14 Time Base Correction Enable this for either VCR unstable or Broadcast signals stable This makes sure the video signal is consistent by cleaning the Video input by inserting correct VSYNCs and re timing the video Color Bars can be displayed either continuously or on loss of Sync i e loss of video Warning messages can be displayed along with Color bars if loss of Sync i e loss of video is detected Enter the text to be displayed On Screen Display This allows real time text to be displayed during the encoding process You can position the text using the x and y positions To remove the text click on Clear To add the text click on Set a LI F 4 a TECHO LO CHE E Preferences The Preferences screen enables settings for streaming and a
9. ate all or part of the software or documentation in other software but this other software or documentation must then contain the copyright notices appearing in the software and Do you accept all the terms of the preceding License Agreement If you choose No Setup will close To install MPEG PowerStream you must accept this agreement lt Back Yes No Choose Destination Location Choose a suitable directory to install the software If Setup will install MPEG PowerStream in the following folder you are happy with the default then just click Next To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder You can choose not to install MPEG PowerStream by clicking Cancel to exit Setup Cancel To install the PowerStream receiver follow the exact same process as above for the install software in the folder Breeze PowerStream Receiver The Receiver software should be installed onto other PC on the network It can also be installed the same PC as the transmitter for monitoring the received stream breeze a TEZHMTGLODGIES TEZHMGLODGIES breeze MPEG PowerStream MPEG PowerStream is a streaming solution built around the Breeze Blue MPEG encoder Suitable for Broadband amp ADSL networks Supports Multiple Streams Unicast point to point Multicast and Broadcast Windows Media Player Receiver Microsoft DirectShow Compatible MPEG1 MPEG2
10. breeze Breeze Technologies Ltd User Manual Version 1 0 breeze TEZHMGLODGIES Hardware Installation WN Make sure the power is disconnected from the PC by switching off the PC and unplugging the power cord Refer to the PC s user manual and carefully remove the cover of your PC Find a suitable free PCI expansion slot and remove the slot cover screw and slot cover if they exist Remove the Breeze Encoder carefully from its protective packaging by its edge making sure you do not touch any of the components or circuitry If possible to prevent any electrostatic discharge onto the card wear an earth strap during this process Firmly press the Breeze Encoder into the PCI Expansion slot making sure the PCI edge connector is securely seated in the expansion slot Securely fix down the card by using the slot cover screw removed in step 3 Replace the cover of the PC and reconnect the power cord Connector layout S Video in amp out Composite in amp out Phono unbalanced Audio Left channel in Phono unbalanced Audio Right channel in Mini jack stereo out LED indicators The Breeze Encoder works as an Encoder and Decoder simultaneously If the encoder is switched to Composite then the Decoder s output is on the S Video and visa versa To convert the S Video output back to a composite for monitoring we provide an S Video to RCA adapter as shown This feature can be used for Loop Thru monitoring and Decode
11. he forwarding of IP multicast traffic with a TTL less than a specified value TTL based boundaries apply to all multicast packets regardless of the multicast group Typically used TTL thresholds are listed below TTL Thresholds and Their Scope TTL Threshold Boundary Scope Host Restricted to the same host Subnet Restricted to the same subnet Intranet Restricted to the same site Region Restricted to the same region Internet Worldwide Unrestricted Unrestricted in scope Therefore setting a Boundary to Intranet on the Boundary interface prevents the forwarding of IP multicast traffic that is intended to be restricted to the site Only regional or beyond traffic is forwarded 10 breeze TECHO LO CHE E Encoder Settings Video Input According to your analog video source choose the Depending on appropriate video input your local TV composite or s video standard choose from the drop down list either NTSC or PAL Settings Advanced MPEG Settings Video Settings i Met settings En oder Settings Video Video Feasta I Video Format Stream T Cr enese Composite sc NTSC Provan Program al Stream Type Set either Program Transport or System This is the MPEG mux format x Video Calibration MPEG Standard MPEG 4 z Video Bitrate 4 00 Mbps Resolutions Transcode Set 4 000 Mbps alr 352x240 SIF ze I I yf 1K Em M Closed Caption ATSC Audio Audio Input Phono
12. n set these also need to be applied with the Apply button Encoder Settings where such things as inputs formats stream types standards bit rates resolution audio and so on are set The particular settings need to be made and applied Advanced MPEG settings CBR VBR GOP structure etc Video Settings Video out through loop through decode whilst encode encoder monitoring color bars display on loss of sync actually loss of signal This can be seen when running the encoder Remove the video input and these choices will appear on the screens receiver and transmission side Color bars can be enabled to provide an output signal when no input signal is present Note on the rear of the encoder is a red amp green LED The red LED lights also if there is no video input A useful way to detect which board in a rack has lost input or no input present We recommend enabling the TBC at all times The TBC provides a high degree of stability of the encoder whilst in operation and it controls some of the warning signals Video Calibration This is where if required such things as brightness contrast and other video levels can be set There is a default button to restore standard settings breeze TEZHMTGLODGIES Net Settings This indicates which Protocol will be used Choose either UDP or RTP UDP stands for Unified Datagram This indicates the local IP address of Protocol RTP stands for Real Time Protocol the Network adaptors
13. only needed The syntax for this is BLUE 11111
14. rage 93000 Mbps IF Distance LEE bdasimumm 4u00000 Mbps eter CS Transport PIDs Video ID Program Number 0 0001 Eo Video PID udolD co Laune Audio PID 0 0022 Cancel Apply Help Define the individual Elementary Stream Ids 12 GOP Structure Define the distance between corresponding I frames N and the distance between I and P frames M So if M is set to 3 and I is set to 12 then an I frame is inserted every half a second for PAL Setting this to 15 will give a similar value for NTSC The sequence of frames will be IBBPBBPBBPBBI for PAL If you are encoding Transport Streams then these are the default Program Ids for the Video and Audio These are used to identify the Video and Audio elementary streams within the Transport Mux The Program Number is used to define these streams in the Program Map Table PMT z TECZHIMDLODIES ___ breeze Video Calibration 13 This page is used to set the Sharpness Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue and Gamma for the video input All settings can be adjusted in real time The Default button sets the adjustments back to their defaults TEZHMGLODGIES breeze Video Settings Video Out Use the Check box to Disable or Enable Video Out This can be used for Loop Thru which loops the video or for Decode while encode for monitoring the actual encoding Loop Thru monitors the video after TBC and conditioning You will need to use
15. rchiving Auto Start allows the encoder to Stream to Network When this is automatically start when the enabled MPEG is delivered over application is run the network as a stream defined by the settings on the Network Settings page Preferences x Configuration u Auto Start W Stream to Network Stream from File Stream from File FF Loop Current source File etiam Change Write to Disk Iw Write to Disk Current output File C mowiechl mpg Change Decode File Decode File Curent decode File ehin mpg Eharge Lancel Apply Help 15 Stream from File allows an MPEG file to be pumped onto the network Use the Change button to browse to a file on the hard disk drive If the loop box is checked then the file is repeated continuously Write to Disk Enabling Write to Disk allows a file to be created on the Hard Disk drive Use Change to browse to the file to be written This can be used simultaneously with Stream to Network Select a file to decode Select a file to decode This file will be decoding thru the video out Use Change to browse for the file to use on the hard disk drive Decoding and encoding can be done simultaneously as long as the Decode while encode feature is not enabled in the Video Settings pages If Transcode is enabled then the decoded stream is used as the source for the encoder z TECZHIMDLODIES _ i breeze Schedule
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