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1. cov __ 6 Click on the Sharing tab 7 Click Share The File Sharing window displays 8 Type a name and then click Add or click the arrow to select someone from the drop down list ViewCast 135 Appendix C Mapped Network Drive Setup 9 Use the drop down list under permission level for this user and select Read Write Figure 148 Read Write permissions O 3 File Sharing Choose people to share with Type a name and then click Add or click the arrow to find someone amp Administrators amp Everyone 2 niagara I m having trouble sharing Share Cancel 10 Click Share 11 Repeat steps 2 through 9 to add SCXUser to the Share Permissions 12 Click Done Figure 149 File Sharing window Your folder is shared Individual Items N4Share HS10440005 N4Share Show me all the network shares on this computer 13 Click Close to close the share properties 136 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide To map the network drive Note Create a mapped network drive to the remote shared folder that will reconnect at logon Once the mapped drive is created and the Niagara 4100 is rebooted the user will be able to export to the network drive 1 On the Niagara 4100 open My Computer 2 Under Tools select Map Network Drive 3 Selecta drive Figure 150 Map Network Drive window 42 Map Network Drive es t J Map Network Drive What network folder would you
2. ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Document Number 40 03288 01 A Date December 2010 2010 ViewCast Corporation All rights reserved ViewCast GoStream ViewCast logo SimulStream Niagara SchedulStream Niagara logo Osprey and Niagara SCX are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries Microsoft Windows XP Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation QuickTime iPhone and iPod are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Adobe and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc Disclaimer The information in this publication remains the property of ViewCast Corporation Users may not use reproduce or disclose this information without the implied consent and written approval of the company ViewCast Corporation makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further ViewCast Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication to make enhancements in the products described in this manual at any time without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes In no event will ViewCast Corporation be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the produc
3. ADAPTIVELFL Storred FLASH Storr ed MPEG SLOPF ed FINE Started Note If the encoder you started is assigned to one of the Preset ABC buttons the corresponding button illuminates during and after the starting process Repeat this method to start streaming multiple encoders at the same time WARNING There is a limit to how many encoders the Niagara 4100 can stream at one time If you exceed this limit the streams will drop frames and the video will apppear to stutter resulting in a poor viewer experience If you do not reduce the number of streams to lessen the CPU load all encoders could self terminate without warning Refer to the Checking 31 Basic Operations CPU usage section to understand the limitations After the encoder session has successfully begun the LCD display returns to the previous display of available encoders The screen will indicate that the encoder profile you selected has begun encoding The video detection light illuminates if horizontal video sync is detected on either the S Video or Composite video input of the Niagara 4100 32 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Checking CPU usage When the Niagara 4100 is idle no encoders are streaming the CPU percentage is normally 4 or less If one or more encoders are streaming the percentage is much higher and fluctuates in a range of 10 If the system is using less than 70 you may start another encoder without adversely affecting system perfor
4. Click the Hour in the drop down list Click the Minutes in the drop down list Click AM or PM in the drop down list Click the Change Date link A calendar appears Click the date on the calendar The Osprey 700 automatically defines the Video Standard Click Submit ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Configuring email SMTP settings Figure 121 Email SMTP Settings fields Email Settings Send Emails To Email From Subject System Status Report on HS10440005 SMTP Mail Settings User Name Password SMTP Host Save and Send Test Email To configure email settings 1 2 a Enter the email address you want the system to send the email Separate multiple email addresses with a comma Enter a valid originating email address Enter a subject line for your email alert To configure SMTP mail settings 1 ViewCast Enter the SMTP user name for server access Note If you are unfamiliar with setting up an SMTP email account for sending email contact your network administrator for assistance Enter the password if required Note For security purposes the password for your account does not display once the system enters it into the Niagara 4100 settings Although this field appears blank after you click Submit the system retains the password information If you change any information in this dialog box you need to re enter your SMTP password before clicking Submit Not doing so overwrites
5. Computer Giw09320032 User name niagara Password eeseecee Domain Save my password Connection settings Save current settings or open saved connection Save As Open Close Help Options lt lt In the User Name field type niagara In the Password field type password to connect the Niagara 4100 using remote desktop WARNING When exiting from Remote Desktop Connection do not log off Instead exit close the session from the Niagara 4100 This step allows its internal programs to continue running 111 Appendix A DRM for Windows Media 8 Copy the DRM profiles to a protected location on the encoding system to ensure they are not accidentally removed or erased Figure 131 Note ViewCast recommends you create a new directory on drive D on the Niagara 4100 and use this directory to store your DRM profiles Figure 131 DRM Profiles E DeviceUpdateAgent Windows LJ DRM Profiles 9 Start the Windows Media Encoder application on Niagara 4100 Figure 132 Figure 132 Starting Windows Media Encoder Internet Explorer My Bluetooth Places A Accessories GA Games ee G HDx4 A QuickTime e Internet G Startup Internet Explor PE Ea Windows Media S Internet Explorer My Bluetooth Places Ei Outlook Express T Remote Assistance windows Media Player 2 windows Messenger All Programs Virtual Audio Cable Start Administrative Tools 10 When the New Se
6. LE Click this link to clear all logged activities C Indicates the number of records for the selected view type Click the icon for a print view of the activity log When the print friendly view appears click File gt Print to print a hard copy or save a soft copy of the Activity Log Indicates the type of activity Displays a description of the activity Click to view multiple pages of activity log E Displays the system date and time stamps for each event 106 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Viewing alerts Click Status gt View Alerts from the home page The Alerts Window Figure 127 updates with every alert event on the Niagara 4100 The alerts include any specific alert events for the encoder Figure 127 Alerts window Niagara 4100 ViewCast Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out Alerts Niagara 4100 Total Alerts 1 Created C Description D 11 19 2010 3 36 22 PM Encoder WME 2 Faled to open port 7007 for streaming the port may already be in use MsgID 6043 A Click this icon to clear all alerts B Indicates the number of alerts Displays the date and time the alert occurred D Displays the description for the alert The Alarm Indicator Light on the front panel of the Niagara 4100 turns red when an alert occurs Press the i button to view the alert see Niagara 4100 front panel diagram ViewCast 107 Advanced Operations Connecting an extern
7. Niagara 4100 User Guide Figure 74 De Interlace Settings De Interlace None Bobo Bobi Advanced Note Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video They are not used for PAL and SECAM video The system disables Bob0 and Bob1 choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard 9 Click Submit ViewCast 61 Advanced Operations Audio tab Figure 75 Audio tab Video Output 4H 264 Presets Submit Source SDI Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups Audio Input Settings Audio Output Settings Format 48 100 kHz 16 bit Stereo v Bitrate 128 v kbps Audio Encoder AAC v Volume 0 190 190 Mute Audio To configure audio settings 62 1 eS ee A A In the Source field select an audio source from the drop down list Disabled AES Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 AES Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 Bal Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 3 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 4 Osprey 700 HD 1 Unbal Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 IMPORTANT The audio input must match the source connected on the back of the Niagara 4100 and your audio source Click the Format from the drop down list Click the Bitrate from the drop down list Click the Audio Encoder from the drop down list Touch and drag the slider to adjust the Volume Optional Click the Mute Audio checkbo
8. You can edit specific H 264 encoder settings or you can select a custom preset to use typical settings for your profile These advanced settings affect the way the Encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations Figure 76 Refer to Appendix B for suggested values for the type of video you are streaming and a complete list of typical settings Figure 78 H 264 Presets tab Video Audio Output SOPA AHE Advanced Encoder Settings Use this form to optimize the encoder s settings or select a Custom Preset to use Custom Presets typical settings for your audience Default 7 Property ate Mi Ma Edit BFramesBias 2147483648 2147483647 Edit BFramesMax 0 Edit BFrameStrategy 2147483648 2147483647 Edit BitRateTolerance 0 25000000 Edit BlurComplexity 2147483648 2147483647 Edit ChromaOffset 2147483648 2147483647 Edit CodecFlags 2147483648 2147483647 Edit CodecFlags2 2147483648 2147483647 Edit CoderType 0 4 Edit DirectMVPrediction 0 3 Edit GopSize 0 4000 123 Note Advanced settings affect the Encoder performance and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal operations Restore Defaults View AllEncoders Delete ThisEncoder Manage Groups To configure H 264 settings 1 Click Edit next to the setting you want to modify IMPORTANT These advanced settings affect the way the Encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations Refer to Appendix B H 264 A
9. Figure 103 Figure 103 Assign an encoders screen Note You must define encoder groups before you can assign them to a Preset button Use the Up and Down arrows to select Yes Press Enter The select group screen appears Figure 104 Figure 104 Select group screen Press Enter A screen with the list of available groups appears Figure 105 Figure 105 Group screen ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide 7 Use the Up and Down arrows to select the appropriate group 8 Press Enter A confirmation screen appears Figure 106 Figure 106 Confirmation screen 9 Press Enter A group is now assigned to the Preset button Viewing all encoders After assigning encoders to the A B and C buttons the system updates the Preset column on the Encoder Groups window to reflect these changes To view these changes select the View All Encoders link at the bottom of the Encoder Groups window Figure 107 Figure 107 View All Encoders Cee Feel mmp Edit Delete Team View All Encoders Editing preset encoders After assigning encoders to the A B and C buttons you can access the Encoder Properties window by clicking on the View All Encoders link at the bottom of the Preset window Figure 108 Figure 108 Editing Preset Encoders rene ur e di Q A Y Fi s an ih a View AllEncoders View Encoder Groups ViewCast 91 Advanced Operations Configuring machine properties The N
10. Niagara 4100 User Guide Configuring Alerts Click Configuration gt Alerts from the menu bar on the home page The Alerts Window Figure 114 allows you to configure alerts for different situations that may occur during streaming or other operations Figure 114 Alerts window Niagara 4100 Z ViewCast Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out Alerts This page allows you to control how Niagara 4100 handles application alerts that may occur during streaming or normal operations Niagara 4100 can optionally send an email for each condition selected below Warning Email Configuration is incomplete Click to see the Niagara 4100 Email address Niagara 4100 Alerts Send Light Displayed Text Email Alarm Edit C DB system Error rE The Niagara 4100 has encountered a system error Q Edit Encoder Error An Encoder has failed to start or stop due to an error in the encoder profile Edit Encoder Started Encoder has been started on the Niagara 4100 Edit Encoder Stopped Encoder has been stopped on the Niagara 4100 Edit mwi The Niagara SCX Streaming service has stopped streaming disabled Edit a aoa The Niagara SCX Streaming service has started streaming available Edit High Temperature A high temperature conditon exists Click the Email address link to configure email settings on the System Configuration Settings window Click the Edit link next to the alert you want to change settings on Click the Send Email ch
11. Osprey 700 HD 1 Digital Audio S PDIF High De SDI Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 3 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 4 Osprey 700 HD 1 Unbal Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 Note Because the Niagara 4100 is a single channel encoder you can only connect and stream one audio and video source at any given time However you can encode the same audio and video at multiple data rates and multiple formats to provide the best user experience for different viewing audiences 2 Drag the slider to adjust the Volume Click the checkbox to Mute Audio 4 Click Submit 46 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Apple HTTP Live Streaming Output tab Figure 58 Apple HTTP Live Streaming Output tab Video Audio Security Submit Server Settings Transport Settings Publisher Apple HTTP Live Streaming v Stream to HTTP Network Host Host Address http Stream Rates HTTP Cache one v sig 64 kbps 1 fps Keep media segments on host for 70 seconds vi Stream to File System default folder 1925 kbps full frame rate Folder D AVFiles Initial Rate 150 kbps 1 5 frame rate v Filename capture m3u8 Media Segment File HTTP Address Duration 10 v seconds View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups 4 150 kbps 1 5 frame rate 1315 kbps 1 2 frame rate 1540 kbps full frame rate Create unique Subfolder Subfolder myEvent File System D AVFiles myEvent capture m3u8 Add statistics overl
12. operating system interface Dual Ethernet ports provide redundant connections to your network to connect a video test signal such as a color bar generator to calibrate the video settings for video capture settings 14 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Connecting the Niagara 4100 Follow the steps in below to configure all Niagara 4100 connections The example uses SDI video and audio The following steps refer to a direct connection to the Niagara 4100 only To connect the Niagara 4100 1 Connect to the SDI digital input for video and audio item B on Figure 3 Ensure you have a tight connection 2 Connect the power adaptor item G on Figure 3 3 Attach the Niagara 4100 to the network input item J on Figure 3 4 Press Power item A on Figure 2 ViewCast 15 Overview Niagara 4100 EASE menu The Niagara 4100 EASE menu Figure 4 is located on the LCD panel on the front of the unit The menu allows you to quickly and easily configure the Niagara 4100 You use the Up and Down arrow buttons to navigate through the different functions on the EASE menu Figure 4 EASE menu sc wl rp rpi pet ifs int ce tT Start an encoding session Stop an encoding session View the status of an encoding session Shut down Niagara 4100 Access Health Check the CPU status View available memory Check the temperature of the unit Check the versions Setup System Set the Preset A B C buttons View network setti
13. or high definition video sources through its SDI input and accommodates a variety of audio input formats including embedded SDI AES EBU and balanced or unbalanced stereo Figure 1 ViewCast Niagara 4100 D a C ER ViewCast N ae E O Audience The audience for this publication includes anyone who uses or administers the Niagara 4100 They should have a basic technical understanding of streaming media This user guide provides information on the Niagara 4100 only ViewCast 1 About This Guide Conventions for this guide This guide uses the document conventions specified below to help you identify different types of information Convention Description Example Bold text Characters to enter when Enter DTMF as the group type referenced in a procedure The Press Enter to save all your name of fields or keys to press changes Note Provides supplemental Note The prompt may not information display if IMPORTANT Provides important data that IMPORTANT You must install affects how the system or Niagara SCX prior to software responds configuring SCX options CAUTION Provides information to help CAUTION Use case sensitive avoid possible damage to commands to keep from hardware or a system crash destroying without data loss WARNING Provides information to ensure WARNING Do not touch you avoid potential injury exposed wires death or permanent system damage ViewCast Ni
14. video format Click the Restore Niagara 4100 Factory defaults link on the Configuration gt System Configuration Settings window to start the process The resulting window Figure 125 allows you to return to the home page thereby cancelling this action or continue with the restore action 104 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Figure 125 Restore Factory Defaults window Niagara 4100 gE ViewC3t Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out Restore Factory Defaults Restore to Factory Defaults will fully restore the primary drive C to the original factory system defaults This operation will remove all data including stored files on the primary drive and will reinstall the original factory image This operation should only be selected if you wish to return to the factory defaults SELECTING THIS OPERATION WILL ERASE ALL DATA CURRENTLY STORED ON THE C DRIVE AND WILL STOP ALL RUNNING PROGRAMS Completing this operation will take approximately 40 minutes Do not power off or interrupt the system restore once it has started All services will automatically restart when the system restore has completed You may then reset the time date and video format using the Web interface tool Check this box to save the existing Encoder profiles during Factory Restore Restore to Factory Defaults Back to Home Page The window provides you details regarding the process you are about to execute and allows you the opportunity to
15. Gamma 0 500 10 Video Output Settings Brightness 20 g 2 0 Proportions Standard z Contrast 50 g 200 10 Size Standard 4 3 400x304 z Hua 90 w 0 Vidas Fada Sextus Saturation 100 g 100 0 Frame Rate 29 97 De Interlace None Bob0 Bob1 Advanced View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups 50 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Video tab Flash adds some additional frame and bit rate controls The frame rate changes the frames per second that the video will be encoded You can use the audio format setting to modify the audio frequency and change stereo to mono The bit rate settings pertain to the amount of data per second the audio and video are captured Decreasing the bit rate for both or either decreases the playback viewing quality Figure 62 Video tab Video Input Settings Video Filter Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 iy Restore Input SerialDigital x Gamma 0 J 500 100 Video Output Settings Brightness 20 V 2 0 Proportions Standard B Contrast 50 g 200 10 Size Standard 4 3 400x304 iis 30 0 Saturation 100 g 100 0 Video Encode Settings Frame Rate 29 97 De Interlace View AllEncoders Delete ThisEncoder Manage Groups Audio Output Security Submit None BobO Bobi Advanced To configure video settings 1 ViewCast In the Source field the default is Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 No
16. Names ee cos 132 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide 24 The user niagara4100 appears in the list of Administrators Figure 144 Administrator Properties 82 NT AUTHORITY Authenticated Users S 1 5 11 scxuser 25 Repeast steps 19 through 22 to add SCXUser as an administrator ViewCast 133 Appendix C Mapped Network Drive Setup To create the shared folder Note The shared folder s must be created on the remote PC 1 Open My Computer 2 Open the drive where the shared folder will be created 3 Right click select New then Folder Figure 145 Create new folder Locat Disk n x gog J gt MA v Computer v Local Disk C v Search Local Disk C rch Local Disk C 2 File Edit View Tools Help Organize Sharewith New folder iE Se Faua Name Date modified Type Size E Desktop J inetpub 10 29 2010 10 08 File folder Downloads J PerfLogs 10 29 2010 10 08 File folder Recent Places J Program Files View P 3 06 PM File folder P Program Files 86 sas 4 708 PM File folder Libraries ProgramDat See osam File fold gramData Refresh ile folder L Documents J Users 08 AM File folder a Music f Windows ioe 1PM File folder E Pictures Paste shortcut E Videos Undo Rename Ctrl Z Share with gt she iNew Local Disk C Local Disk D Properties Local Disk E Samp Dage E Contact Ge Local Disk F
17. Niagara SCX from machine HS10440005 11 5 2010 10 17 21 AM General User USER_HS10440005 connected to Niagara SCX from machine HS10440005 11 4 2010 5 44 46 PM General User iniagara connected to Niagara SCX from machine HS10440005 11 4 2010 3 36 59 PM General User USER_HS10440005 connected to Niagara SCX from machine HS10440005 11 4 2010 2 40 17 PM General User USER_HS10440005 connected to Niagara SCX from machine HS10440005 11 4 2010 1 05 36 PM General System Warning Failure in ReadAppConfigFilel 11 4 2010 12 53 32 PM General System Warning Failure in ReadAppConfigF ile 11 4 2020 12 53 32 PM Perce System Error 11 4 2010 11 01 30 AM General User USER_HS10440005 connected to Niagara SCX from machine HS10440005 11 3 2010 4 36 45 PM General User niagara connected to Niagara SCX from machine HS10440005 11 3 2010 4 34 57 PM General User USER_HS10440005 connected to Niagara SCX from machine HS10440005 11 3 2010 3 17 58 PM General Engocer WME Stooned 11 3 2010 1 25 47 PM General Stopping Niagara Embedded UI Service 11 3 2010 1 25 46 PM General Niagara SCX Service Stopped 11 3 2010 1 25 46 PM X Erro Niagara SCX Service has been stopped Streaming unavailable until service is restarted 11 3 2010 12 54 45 PM General Started Niagara Embedded UI Service successfully 11 3 2010 12 54 19 PM General Starting Niagara Embedded UI Servire HO Select the types of activity you wish to view Options include e Show All e General e Errors e Warnings a
18. P frame can use as a reference Recommended value is around 4 to 8 Each increase has reduced benefit and constant speed loss with higher CPU usage However 16 can be helpful for animated content video game capture CGI and other similar content SceneChangeDetectThreshold 0 turns off scene change detection Higher values of scenecut increase the number of scenecuts detected A good default is 40 IMPORTANT Lowering the default causes less scene detections so it would use less IDR frames Those are expensive heavyweight frames 126 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Other settings Setting Explanation BlurComplexity Apply a Gaussian blur with the given radius to the quantizer curve This value means the quantizer assigned to each frame is blurred temporally with its neighbors to limit quantizer fluctuations BQuantFactor This value sets the targets average reduction in bit rate for B frames as compared to P frames Higher values increase the quality of B frames This value makes them better references which can improve the overall image quality The problem is that the extra bits taken by the B frames are taken from the P frames which makes this variable a balancing act BQuantOffset This value is the quantizer scale offset between I P B frames ChromaOffset The encoder normally encodes all 3 color planes luma U chroma V chroma at the same quantizer The system adds this value to t
19. Run Gy Windows Security All Programs gt Log orf fo Dis 7 Start Administrative Tools ViewCast NiagaraPro 18 Restart Niagara 4100 ViewCast 113 Niagara 4100 User Guide Appendix B H 264 Advanced Settings In general the default values for the H 264 encoder will meet your streaming requirements For devices with restricted bandwidths and under certain conditions such as low bit rates motion specific or constant bit rate applications you may need to adjust the advanced settings This section includes several examples to assist you in the selection of advanced variables These examples are suggestions and you should understand and select the appropriate values for your streaming application See Settings for the setting variable ViewCast Setting Value BFramesBias 0 BFramesMax 0 BFramesStrategy 0 BitRateTolerance 1 BlurComplexity 20 ChromaOffset 0 CodecFlags 4196352 CodecFlags2 131328 CoderType 0 DirectMVPrediction 1 GOPSize 250 GOPSizeMin 25 IFrameQuantFactor 0 71 InLoopDeblockingFilterAlpha 0 InLoopDeblockingFilterBeta 0 Level 12 MotionEstimationMethod 7 MotionEstimationRange 16 MotionEstimationSubPelQuality 7 MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison 0 NoiseReduction 0 QuantizerMax 51 QuantizerMaxDiffBetweenFrames 4 QuantizerMin 10 QuantizerScaleBlurOverTime 0 5 QuantizerScaleCompress 0 6 ReferenceFr
20. alter the default directory setting unless you fully understand the risk of saving your files to a directory not located on drive D If you save your files to another drive on the Niagara 4100 the system could delete the files when you use the Restore to Niagara 4100 Factory Defaults feature Only drive D on the Niagara 4100 has available storage to save your files Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity Use drives C E and F strictly for Niagara 4100 operational programs Any modifications to these drives can permanently damage your system and void your warranty A better practice would be to use a streaming server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive If you inadvertantly fill all available space you risk losing your stream during a streaming event Select the Container Type Click the Enable Injection checkbox to inject an SDP file onto your server Set the appropriate setting for the server Enter the username and password Enter the Server SDP File Name Enter the Server Port Number Click Submit ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide H 264 Presets tab Figure 87 H 264 Settings Tab Video Audio Output MiFi IAEE Advanced Encoder Settings Use this form to optimize the encoder s settings or select a Custom Preset to use Custom Presets typical settings for your audience Default BFramesBias BFramesMax BFrameStrategy BitRateTolerance BlurComplexity ChromaOffset
21. an encoders screen 90 Assigning a static IP address 25 audience for publication 1 Audio tab 46 54 62 Audio tab 79 Audio Tab 71 Booting screen 25 Changing Computer Name 93 Computer Name field 93 Configure Advanced Network Settings 97 Configure the Niagara 4100 Connections 15 Confirmation screen 25 91 Connecting an External Storage Device 35 108 Connecting to an Electrical Power Source 23 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Connecting to the Internet 12 Conventions For This Guide 2 CPU cycles screen 33 CPU Threshold field 104 Create New Encoder window 40 Create new folder 134 Current System Configuration 100 Custom fields 44 51 59 67 77 Date screen 24 Default AV Folder field 103 Default Directory Setting 103 DefaultAVFolder field 103 De Interlace settings 45 52 68 De Interlace Settings 60 78 Digital Rights Management 109 Disclaimers 2 Disconnect Remote Desktop 113 Drive Destination screens 35 DRM 109 DRM Profile 113 DRM Profiles 112 DRM tab 83 EASE menu 16 30 35 Easy first time set up 23 easy setup 21 Edit Encoder Groups 85 Editing Encoder Groups 87 Editing Preset Encoders 91 Email Alert 95 149 Appendix D EASE Menu Email SMTP Settings fields 101 Enable DHCP screen 26 Encoder Groups window 85 Encoder Groups window 84 Encoder Groups Window 87 Encoder Preset A window 88 Encoder screen 31 34 Encoder Startup Settings 104 Encoder
22. directory not located on drive D If you save your files to another drive on the Niagara 4100 the system could delete the files when you use the Restore to Niagara 4100 Factory Defaults feature 55 Advanced Operations Only drive D on the Niagara 4100 has available storage to save your files Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity Use drives C E and F strictly for Niagara 4100 operational programs Any modifications to these drives can permanently damage your system and void your warranty A better practice would be to use a Flash Media server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive If you inadvertantly fill all available space you risk losing your stream during a streaming event 12 Enter the Filename Note The RTMP Address that displays at the bottom of the window is the Host Address FMS Address The File System that displays at the bottom of the window is a combination of the Folder and Filename Figure 68 Transport Settings Transport Settings v Stream to Flash Media Server FMS Address rtmp 192 16 10 103five Stream Name myEvent v Stream to File System default folder Folder D AVFiles __ Create unique file Filename capture f4v RTMP Address File System D AVFiles capture_ lt streamrate gt kbps f4v 56 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming Security tab Figure 69 Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming Security
23. encoder When you create a new encoder the Encoder Properties window appears The Encoder Properties windows for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical You must configure the audio and video settings for each encoder type Use the Video Audio Output and Security tabs to edit the settings Begin with configuring the video and audio settings then the streaming properties The streaming properties and advanced streaming settings are different for each type of encoder You have two options for for a publisher on the adaptive encoder e Apple HTTP Live Streaming e Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming The fields on the Output tab and the Security tab are different depending on the type of publisher From the Adaptive Apple HTTP Encoder Properties window Figure 52 you can set the encoder to start streaming automatically by clicking the Auto Start checkbox You can also start the encoder from this window by clicking the Start Adaptive Encoder link in the top right corner of the window Click Encoders gt All Encoders from the home page Then select the Edit link next to the adaptive encoder whose properties you wish to modify The system displays the Encoder Properties window for the selected encoder IMPORTANT If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window you must click Submit Otherwise all your changes will be lost Figure 52 Adaptive Encoder Properties Encoder Properties Audio Output Security Submi
24. on the Output tab 4 Enter the frames per second in the Frame Rate field Enter the kilobits per second in the Bitrate field In the Format field indicate the color space format IMPORTANT If you specify a video size incompatible with the color space of your source video the system will automatically correct the size to the closes compatible setting when you click Submit 7 Drag the sliders to adjust the Gamma Brightness Contrast Hue and Saturation Figure 82 Figure 82 Video Filter Settings Video Filter Settings Restore Gamma 0 0 500 10 Brightness 20 p 20 0 Contrast 50 J 200 0 Hue 90 p 9 0 O Saturation 100 p io o 6 Note Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default 8 Click the De Interlace setting you want to apply Figure 83 Options include e None Performs no de interlacing of any kind e Bob0O Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Applies motion adaptive de interlacing to all video that is not telecine Switches dynamically between the two modes as the content changes Available for NTSC video only e Bobl Drops the redundant fields and reassembles the video in a 24 fps progressive format Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Performs no de interlacing of video that is not telecine Available for NTSC video only e Advanced Is an algorithm for de interlac
25. once again cancel the process by clicking Back to Home Page Note Restore to Factory Defaults rebuilds the Niagara 4100 primary disk drive C with the original system image You lose all custom settings and any files saved to drive C You cannot reverse this process However you can manually re enter your custom settings once the Niagara 4100 restore process completes Use the default directory D AV Files for saving your audio and video files The system only re images drive C when you use the Restore Factory Defaults option It preserves all files and folders on drive D Always use the default directory drive D for storage of personal files to ensure the system does not remove your personal files IMPORTANT Remember that the system deletes all previously stored encoder profiles and groups when you restore it to its factory defaults unless the checkbox to save profiles is checked ViewCast 105 Advanced Operations Viewing the activity log The Activity Log records the encoder Start and Stop events Figure 126 The system updates the log for every event including the date and time To view the activity log on the home page click Status gt View Activity Log Figure 126 Activity Log window Niagara 4100 ViewCast Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out Activity Log View Activity Types Show All v Activity C Total records 111 9 11 5 2010 10 2v 41 AM Genesa User USER _HS i 40005 connected to
26. ond pom oe IF Address IF Address MEE 138 BGG DAG ABE 134 BBA BAA GAG Enter aias 4 pe ccogeco cove ri ca tii g igs 144 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Set gateway address nat i e 145 ViewCast Appendix D EASE Menu Set date and time a i Pi ps Pi KLEES LE ES F hg ii e T i E iii HPE i Os in ri a u pet Ti T E y TE oe mbt ti Ct 146 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Factory restore 2 t pt fer P iri m i m or bf ifs hs ite i of sey ecfisese a Te l Enter T i oe Spleen ses Ee oo LORD LT PLE ViewCast 147 Appendix D EASE Menu Export files menu Export to USB drive NGF MA A o USE Drive re meg LUPE aL ess Exrorting s A i ot pat pest E ct i i 4 H a be iere 35 ii Tea iF r Shutdown Start yiga a E Plijewlast E Hiagara 6 2 riali H Booting 148 ViewCast Index Access menu 33 Active Network Link field 98 Activity Log window 106 Adaptive Adobe Flash Encoder Properties 50 Adaptive Encoder Properties 43 Added Users 130 Admin Log In window 37 Administrator Properties 133 Administrators Properties window 131 Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming Security tab 57 Advanced Operations 37 Advanced Settings 97 advanced system settings 37 Alerts window 95 107 Apple HTTP Live Streaming Security Tab 49 Assign
27. select the video input IMPORTANT The video input must match the connectors on the back of the Niagara 4100 and your video source The Proportions field setting is Standard square pixels for a VGA monitor In the Size field select the pixel size of the encoded video The standard sizes include e Standard e Wide screen e Custom You can also specify a custom size for your video This customization is useful when you are capturing video to be played on a mobile video device that requires a non standard size for compatibility When you click Custom two additional fields appear so you can enter the exact size you want the resulting video to be Figure 54 Figure 54 Custom fields Size CUSTOM Width 400 Height 304 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide 5 Select the Frame Rate from the drop down list 6 Drag the sliders to adjust the Gamma Brightness Contrast Hue and Saturation Figure 55 Figure 55 Video Filter Settings Video Filter Settings Restore Gamma 0 500 10 Brightness 20 J 2 Contrast 50 J 200 10 Hue 90 J v 0 Saturation 100 J 100 o Note Click the Restore button to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default 7 Click the De Interlace setting you want to apply Figure 56 Options include e None Performs no de interlacing of any kind e BobO Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Applies motio
28. tab Video Audio Output O Submit e User Authentication Authentication Type None Username Password View AllEncoders Delete ThisEncoder Manage Groups To configure security settings 1 Select the Authentication Type for transport type e Akamai Entry Point e LimeLight Server 2 Enter the Username Note You can enter a maximum of 80 characters 3 Enter the Password Note You can enter a maximum of 20 characters ViewCast 57 Advanced Operations Editing an Adobe Flash H 264 encoder When you create a new encoder the Encoder Properties window appears The Encoder Properties windows for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical You must configure the audio and video settings for each encoder type Use the Video Audio Output and H 264 Presets tabs to edit the settings Configure the video and audio settings then the streaming properties The streaming properties and advanced streaming settings are different for each type of encoder From the Flash Encoder Properties window Figure 70 you can set the encoder to start streaming automatically by clicking the Auto Start checkbox You can also start the encoder from this window by clicking the Start Flash Encoder link in the top right corner of the window Click Encoders gt All Encoders from the home page Then select the Edit link next to the encoder whose properties you wish to modify The system displays the Encoder Properti
29. the Encoder Groups window The encoder groups field displays Figure 99 Figure 99 Encoder Groups Window Encoder Groups Enter a new group name Active Preset then select the encoders you would like included in your new group Group Name New Group Active Preset None Assigned Encoders ADAPTIVE_APPLE ADAPTIVE_FLASH FLASH MPEG WME Sub To edit encoder groups 1 Enter the name of the group Click on the preset button you want to assign to this encoder group Click on the encoders you want to assign to the group Click Submit oe ViewCast 87 Advanced Operations Configuring the Preset ABC buttons The Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance provides one button streaming via the Preset ABC buttons located on the front panel of the system By default these buttons are not assigned Use the web interface to configure or preset each button to a specific group of encoders A preset is a quick way to select and stream a group of encoder profiles Before you can configure the Preset ABC buttons you need to configure groups The controls to configure these buttons are on the Encoder Preset A Encoder Preset B and Encoder Preset C windows Each window shows a graphic representation of the front panel of the Niagara 4100 An Edit Encoder link appears next to the View All Encoders link at the bottom of the window if an encoder is assigned to this button To begin configuring the Preset ABC buttons on the home page
30. the previously entered password with a blank entry Enter the name of the SMTP server Click the Save and Send Test Email to test your settings The resulting window reports the email as successful or it sends information that a send failure occurred Click Submit 101 Advanced Operations Configuring idle screen information You can modify the information displayed in the Niagara 4100 LCD display on the touch panel The information you select cycles through the LCD display screen and alternates between status and encoder information Figure 122 Figure 122 Idle Screen Information Idle Screen Information Cyde this information in the Z Active IP Computer Name F CPU display when Niagara 4100 amp idle 7 Memory 7 Hard Drive pasha eral ES wae Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 To configure idle screen information 1 Click the checkboxes next to the information you wish the screen to display 2 The default text for Line 1 is System is Ready Enter the message you wish to appear 3 Enter the text you want to appear in Lines 2 3 and 4 4 Click Submit 102 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Configuring default directory setting The Niagara 4100 stores AV files when you select the Save to File option in the Output tab of the encoder profile in the Default AV Folder field Figure 123 Refer to the Save to File option under the Flash Encoder Properties sections for information on setting an encoder profile to cre
31. you with the details and step by step instructions you need to make your installation as quick and easy as possible All you need to get started are the four following requirements AC power source 100 240 V Your audio and video source such as a camera video player or other A V output device A streaming media server or hosting provider IP connection and or Internet connection The Niagara 4100 an easy to use streaming device allows you to Connect to a compatible browser on a dynamic host configuration protocol domain name server DHCP DNS network Configure and connect your audio and video source to the Niagara 4100 Select your output formats and streaming settings Enter your streaming server information Start streaming your media You can configure and use the Niagara 4100 straight from the box for any streaming activities Use the web interface for setting options and controlling your Niagara 4100 from another networked computer as well as more advanced options WARNING Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source Media appliance functions Although it has many features and capabilities the Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance performs in its most basic functions as follows Takes analog audio and SDI video inputs Captures the signals Encodes the signals into digital IP video formats Delivers the IP audio and video content to a storage device or streams it over a
32. 0 User Guide Niagara 4100 browser windows flow Figure 6 shows the interrelationship and flow of the available windows you may use to configure the Niagara 4100 Figure 6 Niagara 4100 browser window Niagara 4100 ien Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out di W Preset A i TE Niagara v Vi Compute h lew Activi All Encoders PresetB ka p lt 4100 5 i Presetc h Properties Log a j A Fi y y Create A Select i lt h OON Group A oo ra A Fi E N Fi w Vie WW Alerts LN m _ e Sendmail f al N d f OoOO ki Fi 4 Edit SS F N h i t dj in F A 7 M Light a i Displayed N Fi N Alarm Fa i Text Fd y Fi j E d k A i f ff S Delete F EO h J ae F Fa kN d h i Network a j b A Advanced j l Pn IP Address gt i aly Cards w Fi 7 Settings y f k d 7 ra kN F F F Start Stop i w Streaming i bo Sa fo hn r i kT Restore j Current ii 2 io bo kl Email s poate Factory System 3 gt m h b Defaults y h Coniguetion ne 4 Audio ae a d h ra ah Output i pu a Settings TON F gt pa d d SMTP mF Start Stop Fa Default AV ices h ii Nail A k 4 a a In fa rrmath on Fa kn i Adwanced k Streaming F w SEALE A M d A Settings i Settin b C i boo C gt for some F F N F s Mo encoders ad High w Fa Encoder EN 4 Tempersture Zz ai Startup A k Alert fy Settings F i d k F k d ViewCast Niagara
33. 10 Password Change window 94 Performing the Initial Start Up 24 ViewCast Power off screen 30 Prerequisites 10 product description 1 Properties Section 94 Properties tab 113 Rack Mount Safety Instructions 3 Read Write permissions 136 Reboot message 93 Remote Desktop Connection 110 Restore Factory Defaults window 105 Restore Niagara 4100 Factory defaults 104 Restore the Login Password to the Factory Default 94 Save to File Location 64 Save to File setting 35 Select a folder 74 81 Select Encoder 89 Select Folder screen 36 Select group screen 90 Select source screen 36 Select Users window 132 serial number 37 Serial number 37 Set CPU Thresholds 104 Settings screen 26 Setup menu 25 Setup System Option 25 Shutdown screen 30 Shutdown screens 30 Started icon 42 Starting Encoder 41 Starting screen 31 Starting Windows Media Encoder 112 Stopped icon 41 Stopping screen 34 Subnet address screen 26 System Configuration Settings window 99 System Ready screen 37 System Requirements 11 System stopping messages 30 Time screen 24 To assign Preset A button 89 To change computer name 93 To change login password 94 To change the network settings 25 To check CPU usage 33 To configure audio settings 46 54 62 71 79 To configure DRM settings 83 To configure email settings 101 To configure H 264 settings 65 75 To configure idle screen information 102
34. 4100 User Guide Easy Setup You use two interfaces to operate your Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance e Niagara 4100 front panel LCD display and buttons e Web interface through Niagara SCX remote management software Most of the basic operations can be performed from the front panel of the Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance You should perform most setup and operations by accessing the Niagara SCX web interface from a computer that resides on the same network as your Niagara 4100 appliance With the web interface you can customize your encoding settings and assign specific encoding profiles to the Preset ABC buttons on the front panel The web interface provides the ability to control your Niagara 4100 remotely from a computer that can be rooms or continents away from the system provided that both your Niagara 4100 and the computer have Internet access to communicate with each other The easy setup option explores the optimal configurations for the novice user to easily and quickly set up the Niagara 4100 Easy setup includes actions you can perform on your Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance using the web interface to include configuring the following Encoder settings Groups Network properties Machine properties System configuration System alerts ViewCast 21 Easy Setup Web interface The web interface presents a logical flow of configuration information for the encoding appliance Refer to Figure 6 for a diagra
35. 4100 User Guide Output tab Figure 85 Output tab Video Audio H 264 Presets Submit Server Settings Output To File 4 Enable Streaming v Save to file Create unique filename Destination IP 239 1 1 1 File Name default folder Callback IP 192 16 10 103 D AVFiles capture mp4 a Video Port 5050 Container Type MP4 x Time to Live 30 Stream Info Stream Info Here SDP Injection Settings Stream Title Streaming Server Enable Injection SDP File D AVFiles capture sdp Server User Name View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups Audio Port 5052 Server Password Server SDP File Name Server Port Number To configure output settings 1 2 ViewCast Click the Enable Streaming checkbox to stream your audiovisual content via RTSP Set the appropriate streaming properties Note The default settings will enable multicast streaming If you do not want this change the IP address for Group to the IP address of the server to which you want to stream from the encoder In the SDP File field enter a name and a destination path for the resulting SDP file created when you start the stream If you are streaming to Helix a QuickTime or a Darwin server refer to its respective documentation or online message boards for setup details specific for the individual streaming server Note You can stream point to point by selecting a share destination directory for the saved SDP file Remember to disable multicasti
36. 45 TrellisRDQuantization 0 ViewCast 119 Appendix B H 264 Advanced Settings Mobile Setting Value BFramesBias 0 BFramesMax 0 BFramesStrategy 0 BitRateTolerance 1 BlurComplexity 20 ChromaOffset 0 CodecFlags 4196352 CodecFlags2 131328 CoderType 0 DirectMVPrediction 1 GOPSize 300 GOPSizeMin 30 IFrameQuantFactor 0 71 InLoopDeblockingFilterAlpha 2 InLoopDeblockingFilterBeta 1 Level 11 MotionEstimationMethod 7 MotionEstimationRange 8 MotionEstimationSubPelQuality 7 MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison 0 NoiseReduction 0 QuantizerMax 51 QuantizerMaxDiffBetweenFrames 16 QuantizerMin 10 QuantizerScaleBlurOverTime 0 5 QuantizerScaleCompress 0 3 ReferenceFrames 2 SceneChangeDetectThreshold 50 TrellisRDQuantization 0 ViewCast VBR Newscast Niagara 4100 User Guide Setting Value BFramesBias 0 BFramesMax 0 BFramesStrategy 0 BitRateTolerance 1 BlurComplexity 20 ChromaOffset 0 CodecFlags 4196352 CodecFlags2 131328 CoderType 0 ConstantRateFactor 22 DirectMVPrediction 1 GOPSize 300 GOPSizeMin 25 IFrameQuantFactor 0 71 InLoopDeblockingFilterAlpha 1 InLoopDeblockingFilterBeta 1 Level 12 MotionEstimationMethod 7 MotionEstimationRange 16 MotionEstimationSubPelQuality 8 MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison 0 NoiseReduction 0 Qua
37. CodecFlags CodecFlags2 2147483648 0 2147483648 0 2147483648 2147483648 2147483648 2147483648 2147483647 4 2147483647 25000000 2147483647 2147483647 2147483647 2147483647 CoderType 4 DirectMVPrediction 3 GopSize 4000 123 Note Advanced settings affect the Encoder performance and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal operations Restore Defaults Edit Edi Edit Edi Edit Edi Edit Edi Edit Edi Edit View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups To configure H 264 settings 1 Click Edit next to the setting you want to modify IMPORTANT These advanced settings affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations Refer to the H 264 Advanced Settings section in Appendix B for suggested values for the type of video you are streaming 2 Change the Value 3 Click Update 4 Click the Restore Defaults link at the bottom of the window to return the settings to the defaults Note The database has seven custom presets Clicking Restore Defaults for one profile will change all profiles back to the default settings ViewCast 75 Advanced Operations Editing a Windows Media encoder When you create a new encoder the Encoder Properties window appears The Encoder Properties windows for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical You must configure the video and audio settings for each encoder type Use the Video Audio Outp
38. Displays the amount of CPU usage Click this link to create a new encoder Displays the total number of encoders olo DD Click this link to edit the encoder properties streaming settings and advanced streaming settings m Click this link to delete an encoder from the list Displays the encoder type for example Flash G Displays the name of the encoder profile This name appears on the LCD display on the front panel H Displays the status of the last action l Displays the message for the last action J Displays as either Started blue circle button or Stopped red circle button as the options for streaming for this encoder You can start or stop an encoder by clicking the icons K Click this link to view encoder groups L Click this link to stop all encoders You can also view encoders by clicking on the View All Encoders link at the bottom of the Preset A B or C window ViewCast 39 Advanced Operations Creating an encoder To create an encoder on the home page click Encoders To create an encoder 40 Click the Create New Encoder link The Create New Encoder window displays Figure 45 Figure 45 Create New Encoder window Create New Encoder Create a new Encoder on the Niagara 7500 Enter a unique encoder name for each Encoder added A new Encoder s properties can be cloned from an existing one to create similar Encoders Enco
39. Figure 98 Encoder Groups window Encoder Groups Group Name Active Preset Assigned Encoders Enter a new group name Active Preset then select the encoders you would like included in your new group New Group None ADAPTIVE_APPLE ADAPTIVE_FLASH FLASH MPEG WME Sabra To create encoder groups 1 Enter the name of the group 2 Click on the preset button you want to assign to this encoder group 3 Click on the encoders you want to assign to the group 4 Click Submit Note It is possible to assign one encoder to two different encoder groups ViewCast 85 Advanced Operations Starting an encoder group To start an encoder group click the Start link to the right in the Start column of the group you want to start The encoder group will start in a few seconds The system displays any errors on the Starting window while the group starts Note With each encoder started more system resources CPU cycles are consumed It is recommended that the total CPU threshold not exceed an average of 70 Refer to the Checking CPU usage section in Basic Operations Stopping an encoder group To stop an encoder group click the Stop link to the right in the Stop column of the group you want to stop The encoder group will stop in a few seconds The system displays any errors on the Stopping window while the group stops 86 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Editing encoder groups Select the Edit link on
40. FramesStrategy 0 BitRateTolerance 1 BlurComplexity 20 ChromaOffset 0 CodecFlags 4196352 CodecFlags2 131328 CoderType 0 DirectMVPrediction 1 GOPSize 400 GOPSizeMin 40 InLoopDeblockingFilterAlpha 1 InLoopDeblockingFilterBeta 1 Level 12 MotionEstimationMethod 7 MotionEstimationRange 8 MotionEstimationSubPelQuality 7 MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison 0 NoiseReduction 0 QuantizerMax 51 QuantizerMaxDiffBetweenFrames 16 QuantizerMin 10 QuantizerScaleBlurOverTime 0 5 QuantizerScaleCompress 0 5 ReferenceFrames 6 SceneChangeDetectThreshold 55 TrellisRDQuantization 0 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide CBR Action An action movie sequence has a lot of lasers explosions bright lights flickering dust and scene changes Setting Value BFramesBias 0 BFramesMax 0 BFramesStrategy 0 BitRateTolerance 1 BlurComplexity 20 ChromaOffset 0 CodecFlags 4196352 CodecFlags2 131328 CoderType 0 DirectMVPrediction 1 GOPSize 350 GOPSizeMin 35 IFrameQuantFactor 0 8 InLoopDeblockingFilterAlpha 2 InLoopDeblockingFilterBeta 1 Level 12 MotionEstimationMethod 7 MotionEstimationRange 8 MotionEstimationSubPelQuality 7 0 0 MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison NoiseReduction QuantizerMax 51 QuantizerMaxDiffBetweenFrames 8 QuantizerMin 10 QuantizerScaleBlurOverTime 0 5 QuantizerScaleCompress 0 6 ReferenceFrames 6 SceneChangeDetectThreshold
41. IEW NETWORK SCUREINGS oina E N 143 ENa DE DH GP ecien AE N 143 Se SICIR addres E ie 144 SEEWATER E AE 145 Set date and UM eeren r O AN 146 SEE video standard eocnsieranna ni N S 146 FACTORY T OSTOT a EE E cptauaid cam datenatepues 147 EPOCE SNE T T T EA 148 EDOT OU B OFN E oguin a a E E S 148 Shatdowa Niagara AIO re enina a A dievoustosl tera ldncoavaslasstadieced 148 LaLe LD OEE N EE A EAE A E E EE E E 149 vi ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide About This Guide Thank you for purchasing the ViewCast Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance This user guide provides step by step instructions for installing and using your new streaming media appliance For the latest ViewCast product information and news visit our website at www viewcast com Product description The Niagara 4100 is designed with a combination of simplicity portability and power to quickly and easily stream your high definition HD content to broadband and mobile networks including live Adapative streaming to Adobe Flash Media Server and Apple iPhones and iPads Adobe Flash H 264 MPEG 4 H 263 H 264 and Windows Media Silverlight compatible SD and HD as well as container support for 3GPP and 3GPP2 With the ability to ingest HD video the Niagara 4100 is ideal for live sports live newsgathering webcasting or any streaming application where you need rock solid HD performance on the go This rugged portable streaming appliance can ingest standard
42. Number Only the User Name field can be changed which changes the User Password from the factory default Figure 112 Figure 112 Properties section Niagara 4100 Properties User Name admin Serial Number HS10440005 To change login password 1 Click the admin link in the User Name field Note The system displays a new window Figure 113 that allows you to change your login password for the web interface Figure 113 Password Change window Niagara 4100 gE ViewCSst Change your password for the Niagara 4100 web login Passwords are case sensitive User Name admin Password New Password Confirm New Password Change Password Cancel Back to home page Note You cannot change the User Name for the web interface from this window 2 Type your current password in the Password field Continue by typing your desired new password in both the New Password and Confirm New Password fields The web interface password is case sensitive 3 Click the Change Password button The system displays a confirmation page You must log back into the web interface with your password Restoring the login password to the factory default If you forget or lose your password you can restore the default password by running the Restore SURF Factory Defaults option For more information see Restore Niagara 4100 Factory Defaults in the System Configuration section later in this chapter 94 ViewCast
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44. Rich Text Document L Text Document G Network _ 4 Compressed zipped Folder Briefcase 4 Enter a name for the folder for example N4Share Figure 146 Folder name m E g A v Computer Local Disk C v E Disk 2 File Edit View Tools Help E Organize v Open Include in library Sharewith New folder E F a Faseuiliens Name Date modified Type Size E Desktop Ji inetpub 10 29 2010 10 08 File folder Downloads Ji PerfLogs 10 29 2010 10 08 File folder E Recent Places Ji Program Files 10 29 2010 3 06 PM File folder Ji Program Files x86 10 29 2010 3 08 PM_ File folder mesial ProgramData 11 1 2010 11 08 AM File folder L Documents Dy Users 11 1 2010 11 08AM File folder a Music Ji Windows 11 1 2010 1 41PM File folder a Pictures m 11 8 2010 11 58 AM File folder E Videos jE Computer amp Local Disk C ca Local Disk D ca Local Disk E ca Local Disk F Ch Network New folder Date modified 11 8 2010 11 58 AM File folder 134 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide 5 Right click on the folder then select Properties Figure 147 Folder Properties window N4Share Properties x General Sharing Security Customize Type File folder Location EN Size 0 bytes Size on disk 0 bytes Contains 0 Files 0 Folders Created Today November 08 2010 1 minute ago Attributes I Read only Only applies to files in folder Hidden Advanced
45. Stopped 42 Encoders window 39 41 42 Encoding screen 31 Environmental Notices 5 Export Files function 35 Exporting screens 36 FCC Notice 4 File Sharing window 136 Filename screen 36 Flash Encoder Properties 58 Folder name 134 Folder Properties window 135 General tab 111 Group screen 90 Groups 131 H 264 Presets tab 65 H 264 Settings Tab 75 Idle Screen Information 102 Initializing messages 29 Initializing messages 24 Install Overview 10 Installing additional software 11 Instructions Notices and Warnings 23 Interface screen 25 IP address 37 150 IP Address 97 IP address screen 26 Local Resources tab 111 Locations window 131 Machine Properties window 92 Map Network Drive window 137 138 Media Appliance Functions 9 Menu Bar Commands 17 MPEG4 Encoder Properties 66 Network Card options 96 Network Card s 96 Network Card s field 96 Network Cards 96 Network Interface Cards 25 Network Properties window 96 Network settings screen 26 New Session Wizard 112 New User window 130 Niagara 4100 back panel 14 Niagara 4100 Back Panel Review of 14 Niagara 4100 browser window 19 Niagara 4100 front panel 13 Niagara 4100 Front Panel Review of 13 Niagara 4100 home page 17 Niagara 4100 network name 97 Niagara SCX Remote Management Software 17 Niagara SCX User Guide 108 No encoders screen 90 Output tab 47 55 63 80 Output Tab 73 Package Contents
46. Suocess o Edit Del ail ADAPTIVE_FLASH Stopped Sucess o Edit Del Jf FLASH Stopped Success o Edit Del tia MPEG Stopped Sucess o Edit Del WME Encoding Live Success o Wiew Encoder Groups Stop All Encoders ViewCast 41 Advanced Operations Stopping an encoder To stop an encoder on the home page click Encoders gt All Encoders To stop an encoder 1 Click the blue Started icon of the encoder you wish to stop streaming Figure 49 Figure 49 Started icon Streaming 6000 Messages appear detailing the encoder stop progress Figure 50 Figure 50 Encoder stopped Please wait while the Encoder operation completes Waiting 5 of 30 seconds for the Stop to complete Operation completed successfully Go Back The Encoders window appears with the encoder status updated to reflect the Stopped mode Figure 51 Figure 51 Encoders window Encoders This page allows you to configure your encoder settings You can modify existing encoders add new encoders or delete an sisting 5 ocoe encoder Create New Encoder Niagara 4100 Total Encoders 5 Type Name Status Message Streaming Edit Del ADAPTIVE_APPLE Stopped Success o Edit Del f ADAPTIVE_RLASH Stopped Success Edit Del FLASH Stopped Success o Edit Del 284 MPEG Stopped Success Edit Del WME Stopped Success o View Encoder Groups 42 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Editing an Adaptive Apple HTTP
47. To configure IP address 97 To configure output settings 47 55 63 73 81 To configure security settings 49 57 To configure SMTP mail settings 101 To configure video input settings 59 To configure video settings 44 51 67 77 To connect the Niagara 4100 15 To connect the power source 23 To create an encoder 40 To create encoder groups 85 To create the shared folder 134 To edit encoder groups 87 To export capture video files 35 To log in 37 To map the network drive 137 Appendix D EASE Menu To open a remote desktop connection 110 To perform first start up 29 To perform the initial start up 24 To set current system configuration 100 To set up user accounts on a remote PC 129 To shut down 30 To start an encoder 31 41 To stop an encoder 34 42 To use preset buttons to start encoding 90 Transport Settings 48 56 USB Device screen 35 USB memory device 108 Use the Niagara SCX Interface 108 152 Users 129 Video filter settings 78 Video Filter Settings 45 52 60 68 Video tab 44 51 59 67 77 View Alerts 107 View All Encoders 91 View the list of encoder groups 84 ViewCast Niagara 4100 Picture of 1 Warnings 6 Warranties 2 web interface 22 Welcome window 38 Windows Media encoder properties 76 ViewCast N ViewCast viewcast com 2010 ViewCast Corporation ViewCast Niagara and design are registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation
48. ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Video tab Figure 89 Video tab Wii Audio Output DR Proportions Standard View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups Submit Video Input Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device i Video Filter Settings Input SerialDigital peo 500 100 Video Output Settings Hee a OR Contrast 50 200 100 Size CIF 960x540 Hue 90 9 0 Saturation 100 De Interlace Bobo Bobi Advanced To configure video settings 1 ViewCast In the Source field select Disabled or Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 Note Because the Niagara 4100 is a single channel encoder you can only connect and stream one audio and video source at any given time However you can encode the same audio and video at multiple data rates and multiple formats to provide the best user experience for different viewing audiences In the Input field the video input is SerialDigital The Proportions field setting is Standard square pixels for a VGA monitor In the Size field select the pixel size of the encoded video The standard sizes include e HD 1280x720 e CIF for video scaled from full size to size e QCIF for video scaled from full size to of CIF size e Custom Customization is useful when you are capturing video to be played on a mobile video device that requires a non standard size for compatibility When you click Custom two additional fields appear so you ca
49. a 4100 must either reside on a shared IP network with the computer or can be directly connected to a Windows computer using an Ethernet cable RJ45 Logging in To log in 1 You can either locate the serial number e On the underside of the appliance in the format hsxxxxxx Or e On the LCD display when the system is idle Figure 39 Figure 39 System Ready screen Note If the system ready screen does not immediately display use the Up and Down arrow buttons to toggle through the system information until the system ready screen appears 2 Open the web browser on your computer 3 You can either e Type the Niagara 4100 serial number in the Address bar Figure 40 ViewCast 37 Advanced Operations Figure 40 Serial number http hs10440005 Or Type the IP address in the Address bar Figure 41 Figure 41 IP address OU r E http 192 168 1 101 Note The IP address appears on the system ready screen when the system is idle The Admin Log In window appears Figure 42 Figure 42 Admin Log In window Amin Login A User Name Password Version 6 2 251 0 SKU 92 00405 01 4 Type the User Name and Password IMPORTANT The setting to log in for the first time defaults to the user name admin and the password admin Note System administrators should previously configure all user names and passwords for those who they allow to log on to the system 5 Pre
50. a 1 InLoopDeblockingFilterBeta 0 Level 12 MotionEstimationMethod 7 MotionEstimationRange 16 MotionEstimationSubPelQuality 8 MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison 0 NoiseReduction 0 QuantizerMax 51 QuantizerMaxDiffBetweenFrames 4 QuantizerMin 10 QuantizerScaleBlurOverTime 0 5 QuantizerScaleCompress 0 6 ReferenceFrames 4 SceneChangeDetectThreshold 85 TrellisRDQuantization 0 123 Appendix B H 264 Advanced Settings Settings Setting Explanation BitRateTolerance Setting the bit rate tolerance tells the encoder it must hit the target bit rate almost exactly However this value can have an adverse effect on quality because you are forcing the encoder to stay at a target bit rate More heavy frames may not get enough bits to make the image look better while less heavy frames get more than they need As a result the quality may vary If you set the value to 1 the encoder uses 0 01 DirectMVPrediction The default setting is temporal Temporal breaks when b pyramid is applied As a result it is easy to mix the two improperly Spatial is a better default GOPSize This value sets the maximum interval between IDR frames Theoretically higher values improve compression because IDR frames are the heaviest but it can also reduce the appearance of fluctuating quality GOPSizeMin This value sets the minimum length between IDR frames This setting limits the minimum length after each IDR frame before another ca
51. a segments on host for 3010 seconds V Create unique Subfolder Subfolder myEvent v Stream to File System default folder Folder D AVFiles Filename capture m3u8 HTTP Address http iphone net myEvent_101105_140455 capture m3u8 File System D AVFiles myEvent_101105_140455 capture m3u8s 48 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Apple HTTP Live Streaming Security tab via FTP Figure 60 Apple HTTP Live Streaming Security tab via FTP Video Audio Output Submit User Authentication Authentication Type None X Query String Salt Content Protection Encrypt Media Segment Files Key File http v View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups To configure security settings 1 Select the Authentication Type Note If http is selected as the Host Address on the Output tab the option is Akamai Token Authentication 2 Enter the Query String Note You can enter a minimum of 5 characters and a maximum of 12 characters 3 Enter the password in the Salt field Note You can enter a maximum of 20 characters 4 Enable Encrypt Media Segment Files to protect the content 5 Select the Key File Note http is currently the only choice 6 Enter the URL in the next field ViewCast 49 Advanced Operations Editing an Adaptive Adobe Flash encoder When you create a new encoder the Encoder Properties window appears The Encoder Properties windows for editing a new encoder or an exi
52. agara 4100 User Guide Rack mount safety instructions Operating Temperature The operating ambient temperature of a rack environment may Reduced Air Flow Mechanical Loading Circuit Overloading Reliable Earthing ViewCast be greater than room ambient if installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly Therefore you should install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature of 40 C You must not compromise the airflow required for safe equipment operation when you install the equipment in a rack Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that you do not cause a hazard due to uneven mechanical loading Consider the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that the overloading of the circuits might have on current protection and supply wiring You must also consider and use the equipment nameplate ratings when you address this concern You must maintain reliable earthing of rack mounted equipment Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit such as using power strips About This Guide FCC notice WARNING You must connect this device and peripherals using shielded cables to comply with FCC radio emission limits WARNING Modifications to this device not approved by ViewCast Corporation could void the FCC granted authority for you to operate the device WARNING The Niagara 4100 complies wi
53. agara 4100 supports up to 50 direct connections during a broadcast Note The greater the number of direct connections to Niagara 4100 the more system resources is required ViewCast does not recommend directly connecting players to Niagara 4100 Streaming servers should connect to Niagara 4100 and in turn players should connect to the servers Figure 94 Output tab Video Audio enuig DRM Server Settings Output To File Windows Media Capture Profiles W Save to file V Index the file Create unique filename 1anifmn FMhne 15fme VC 1 al File Name default folder 1920x1080 resolution 2Mbps total bitrate 15fps VC 1 video D AVFiles capture wmv codec W Enable Pull Pull from Port 7007 Note Unique port number must be assigned for each encoder that is started E Enable Push Push to Port 80 Server Publishing Point User Name Password Enable Scripting View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups 80 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide To configure output settings 1 2 3 oe oo p A 11 12 ViewCast Click on a Windows Media Capture Profile Click the Enable Pull checkbox Enter a port number that the server will use to pull the stream from Niagara 4100 Click the Enable Push checkbox IMPORTANT Be sure to enter a port number not already assigned to another encoder If two encoders attempt to use the same port number one or both encoders will fail to start E
54. al storage device The Niagara 4100 provides two USB ports one on the front panel and one on the rear panel You can connect almost any standard USB memory device to one or both of these ports This allows you to export any AV files you created on the local storage drive of the Niagara 4100 The encoder defaults to set the local storage drive D when you use the Save to File setting with the Niagara 4100 web interface When you insert a USB memory device in one of the USB ports on the Niagara 4100 the Niagara 4100 automatically detects the removable storage device and assigns a drive letter to the device Use standard Windows methods to transfer AV files from drive D to the attached USB device Using the Niagara SCX web interface You may wish to perform even more advanced setup and operations To do so you may choose to access the Niagara SCX web interface You may access the Niagara SCX web interface through a remote desktop connection or by connecting a monitor keyboard and mouse to the Niagara 4100 Use the Niagara SCX User Guide for specific information on how to use the Niagara SCX and the Niagara SCX Explorer software 108 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Appendix A DRM for Windows Media You can protect your content using a technology called Digital Rights Management DRM Niagara SCX allows you to encrypt your content with DRM technology while you are encoding You can apply DRM while encoding to a file and when broadcasting a s
55. ames 2 SceneChangeDetectThreshold 45 TrellisRDQuantization 0 115 Appendix B H 264 Advanced Settings You can change the default settings according to the type of video you are streaming in constant bit rate CBR mobile or variable bit rate VBR CBR Newscast CBR Sports CBR Action Mobile VBR Newscast VBR Sports VBR Action 116 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide CBR Newscast Newscast type content has low motion and some scene changes Setting Value BFramesBias 0 BFramesMax 0 BFramesStrategy 0 BitRateTolerance 1 BlurComplexity 20 ChromaOffset 0 CodecFlags 41496352 CodecFlags2 131328 CoderType 0 DirectMVPrediction 1 GOPSize 300 GOPSizeMin 30 IFrameQuantFactor 0 71 InLoopDeblockingFilterAlpha 0 InLoopDeblockingFilterBeta 0 Level 12 MotionEstimationMethod 7 MotionEstimationRange 8 MotionEstimationSubPelQuality 7 NoiseReduction 0 QuantizerMax 51 QuantizerMaxDiffBetweenFrames 16 QuantizerMin 12 QuantizerScaleBlueOverTime 0 5 QuantizerScaleCompress 0 3 ReferenceFrames 6 SceneChangeDetectThreshold 45 TrellisRDQuantization 0 117 Appendix B H 264 Advanced Settings CBR Sports A sports event sequence is a typical representation of a sports game Setting Value BFramesBias 0 BFramesMax 0 B
56. any liquids on or near the appliance If you place liquids in any form on or near the appliance do so at your own risk for you incur a high risk of electrical shock that could occur and cause damage to the appliance WARNING Exposing the appliance to rain or other types of moisture could result in physical injury or death Any liquids on or near the appliance may result in electrical shock and personal injury or death 6 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel You must have authorized personnel only service any damaged appliance Relevant damage may occur with but is not limited to the following An unplugged or damaged power supply cord Spilled liquid on the appliance Fallen objects in or on the appliance Appliance exposure to rain or other moisture or liquid Failure to perform as described in the User Guide A dropped appliance ViewCast assumes no liability or responsibility for any damaged appliance that clients continue using Use only attachments accessories or equipment specified by the manufacturer with the appliance Using accessories or attachments not recommended by the encoder manufacturer voids the Limited Warranty WARNING When using 4 pin XLR to cigarette car plug cables do not disconnect the car battery adaptor or turn off the car engine before you turn off the player Doing so may damage the player Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself If you open or re
57. ast website ViewCast USA Support Monday through Friday 9 a m 5 p m Central Time Typical response time is within one business day for customers without a Priority Support Agreement ViewCast Corporation 3701 West Plano Parkway Suite 300 Plano TX 75075 7840 USA Toll Free U S only 800 540 4119 website www viewcast com Niagara 4100 User Guide Contents PRIDOUE INIS Ge aire aes rc a Er eee ia 1 Produc tde SCI ICOM eaea e a ataastac onectniouataaai esac tens EE 1 PTC Oasis cite eee siete catetes nica sce eae deena E 1 Conventions 10r this CUE eee een en ee ae en ee 2 RACK MOUNT safety INSTPUCTIONS scosacsccssavsxnssavedscraivonwosatnnesdncsnseeuaeresdenmnnsanciees ETAR EEEE ENEAS 3 FOG OC CS ce cree cosicy ea vircd ciasennecy ep sana veesunia oumsaneeidesavenpornoudeuieondaclamuindanseensersenoqu N E E A 4 ET UPON cl INOUE COS iota cane sactncancance A E tar wacuacenasare jane EE E EE 5 NV AUNTS series giiari as nnna suse vannniecs eae g dees vawene aes teay evan e aey ence ember oqewert aa seep eunsasos sueesan is ace ies 6 OVVIO W ir sarcomeres efter 9 Kedi appina TUNE CON eera AEE E E EE E 9 Mota OWS WN cerise cii inis tni oinn AEE A EEEE E E 10 Prerequisites sessnsssessnsessesersesrrssrsesrrsesrrssesesrrsresessrseoseseeseoreseeseereseosrsresesrrseeseereseeseene 10 PaK 24 a 0 6 9 mirii Aar E EEAO E ENE 10 SVS Ce Ve UFO MENIS eeen EN N 11 SPOCONE aee E T E 11 Installing additional software ssssessesesser
58. ate an AV file Note ViewCast strongly recommends you do not alter the default directory setting unless you understand the risk of saving your files to a directory not located on drive D If you save your files to another drive on the Niagara 4100 the system could delete the files when you use the Restore to Niagara 4100 Factory Defaults feature Only drive D on the Niagara 4100 has available storage to save your files Check the drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity Use drives C E and F strictly for the Niagara 4100 operational programs Any modifications to these drives can permanently damage your system and void your warranty Figure 123 Default AV Folder field Default AV Folder D AV Files B Apply folder to all encoders ViewCast 103 Advanced Operations Setting CPU thresholds You may set the CPU Threshold field Figure 124 to accommodate optimal encoding capabilities You also may set the time between repetitive intervals for checking the CPU threshold Figure 124 Encoder Startup Settings Encoder Startup Settings CPU Threshold Start an Encoder when the CPU is below Disabled Y6 Optional settings CPU Threshold Timeout _ Wait gt seconds for the CPU to fall below the threshold before starting encoders Subject System Status Report on HS10440005 SMTP Mail Settings User Name 5 Password 10 15 SMTP Host Save 59 t Email Idle Sc
59. ay 4 Allow client to cache content To configure output settings 1 eS eS eee YS 10 11 12 13 ViewCast In the Publisher field click Apple HTTP Live Streaming Note Because the Niagara 4100 is a single channel encoder you can only connect and stream one audio and video source at any given time However you can encode the same audio and video at multiple data rates and multiple formats to provide the best user experience for different viewing audiences Enable each Stream Rate you want to be available The bandwidth is cumulative so you must be careful not to exceed your network capability In the Initial Rate field select a rate from the drop down list In the Media Segment File select the duration in seconds Optional Enable Add statistics overlay Optional Enable Allow client to cache content Enable Stream to HTTP Network Host Select the Host Address e http e ftp Then enter the address in the next field Indicate the maximum HTTP Cache by dragging the slider for the number of files to maintain A duration will be shown in seconds Enable Create unique Subfolder to create a file that the system does not overwrite Enter the name of the Subfolder Enable Stream to File System Accept the default location that displays in the Folder field If the field is blank click the default folder link to automatically populate the field 47 Advanced Operations Note By default the
60. cables during periods of lightning activity WARNING When using 4 pin XLR to cigarette car plug cables do not disconnect the car battery adaptor or turn off the car engine before you turn off the appliance Doing so may damage the appliance ViewCast 23 Easy Setup Performing the initial start up The first time you power up the Niagara 4100 a series of menus appear on the LCD display that will assist you in setting up the system clock date and video input format NTSC North America Japan or PAL The steps below refer to a direct connection to the Niagara 4100 only To perform the initial start up 1 Ensure that you connect all devices power cords appliances streaming devices etc to the Niagara 4100 2 Press Power i on the front panel to start the Niagara 4100 The LCD readout displays the welcome screen Figure 7 Figure 7 Initializing messages hjg i rites Ern E Set time Video format ENTER to continue L A 3 Press Enter The system prompts you to set the date Figure 8 Figure 8 Date screen ccert 4 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to change the numerical value of the month 5 Press Stop to move to the field to the left Press Stream to move to the field to the right 6 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to increment the numerical value of the day and year Note If you want to change a previous setting continue pressing Stream until the cursor cycles around to the desire
61. click Encoders gt Preset A The Encoder Preset A window appears Figure 100 Encoder Preset A window Niagara 4100 z SN Nt Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out Encoder Group Preset A This page allows you to assign an encoder or group of encoders to the front panel Preset ABC buttons of the Niagara 4100 Select the encoder group from the drop down box that you would like to assign as the Active Group to be started by the front panel Preset ABC of the Niagara 4100 Note Onhy one group can be Active assigned to the Preset ABC buttons at a time Note A maximum of 12 groups are allowed Selecta Group New Group Yi Submit Create New Grou View All Encoders Wi 2006 2010 WewCast Corporation I Rights Reserved 7 __ es 88 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide To assign Preset A button 1 Click the drop down list in the Select a Group field A complete list of all groups available on the Niagara 4100 appears 2 Select a group 3 Click Submit The Encoder Preset A window updates with the encoder information Figure 101 Figure 101 Select Encoder Encoder Group Preset A Encoder Preset Preset A updated successfully This page allows you to assign an encoder or group of encoders to the front panel Preset ABC buttons of the Niagara 4100 Select the encoder group from the drop down box that you would like to assign as the Active Group to be started by the front panel Preset ABC buttons of the N
62. d field 7 Press Enter to accept the settings and move to the next screen to set the system clock Figure 9 Niagara 4100 uses a 24 hour clock format for its system clock entries Figure 9 Time screen 8 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to change the numerical value of the hour 9 Press Stream to enter the value and move to the Minute field 10 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to change the numerical value of the minute 24 ViewCast 11 12 Niagara 4100 User Guide Press Enter to set the format The screen appears Figure 10 confirming you have successfully set up your Niagara 4100 Figure 10 Confirmation screen First run completed ENTER to Continue Press Enter to exit the setup menu and reboot the appliance The following screen appears Figure 11 Booting screen e oe OPpor abior 59 oSA G HE 18410001 IOOLING acs Connecting to an IP network The Niagara 4100 network settings for its network interfaces default to dynamically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network If a DHCP server is not available or is not found on the network then Niagara 4100 assigns its own IP address If you are not familiar with network protocols contact your network administrator for assistance Changing the network settings For most network environments it will not be necessary to modify these default settings However if you wish to assign a static IP address or Gateway address to the applia
63. deo Output Security Submit Audio Input Settings Audio Output Settings Source SDI Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 Volume 0 190 190 _ Mute Audio View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups To configure audio settings 1 In the Source field select an audio source from the drop down list AES Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 AES Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 AES Input 3 Osprey 700 HD 1 AES Input 4 Osprey 700 HD 1 Digital Audio S PDIF High De SDI Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 3 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 4 Osprey 700 HD 1 IMPORTANT The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the Niagara 4100 and your audio source 2 Drag the slider to adjust the Volume Optional Click to Mute Audio 4 Click Submit 54 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming Output tab Figure 67 Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming Output tab Video Audio Security O Submit e Server Settings Transport Settings Publisher Paar am Oh yarn AETA ae 7 Stream to Flash Media Server FMS Address rtmp Duration 10 seconds Interval View AllEncoders Delete ThisEncoder Manage Groups Stream Rates Stream Name myEvent 51 kbps 1 fps 5 Stream to File System default folder 132 kbps 1 5 frame rate Folder D AVFiles 282 kbps 1 2 frame rate Create unique file 482 kbps full frame rate Filename capture f4y 832 kbps full f
64. der ssccccssscscsssccensscncnsscessececssececsseseusveneussencuess 58 VideO tab erener a T E anreneaahancacesnanamaieniecs 59 AUO AI a E T T sean eed 62 UCD ta Drona AE N N A 63 H 20A Presets taD ana E A eet acoceceeae 65 Editing an MPEG 4enCode iapa a a apenas 66 Vae OID aan T EAA 67 PAGO TID rns A T OS 71 OUMU Ta Dienn a a E E a E EA 73 H204Presets taD roomer ea seisarten Sela ahead ous ia See 75 Editing a Windows Media encoder vas ciicveisd asciccdadosdede watacgdanchacwssecdiddbasesiasasantwiginacewvonees 76 AELE HEE 0 EEE EEE E EE SE E EE IEA E E A A E E TEE A E EATA 77 AUCO O A ap sa suis guess cat acleoatedicigae oath owt heeams satan meee 79 CEON EE 2 0 PELENE T E omen na TEE AE UU A E NE ey een Pe eee 80 PDRM O Druin E a contac ohare 83 iV ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide VIEWING encoder CLOUDS nosei a a E a 84 crearne CINCO Cl SiO CMO aran N 85 Stanine an encoder SV OU DP visiscstiasse cis cieies T ONAT 86 Stopping an encoder CLOUD recria ute E EET tae eve A 86 Editing encoder CrOUDS ioco icess Soca cessed eae een saeeuemeeeeuees 87 Configuring the Preset ABC DUtton issor S A 88 Using Preset ABC buttons to Start an encoder SOUP ccccesecccsscceeseeceeeceeeeeceesneeeneness 90 VIEW IN Sail encoders oaren E 91 Editing prescetencod e Senia a vette asec tees tad eterno 91 CONTE UTINE machine properti s sariren a N N 92 Chapeinge the computerhame nanesi ina naa ANT 93 Changing the login password from the facto
65. der Type Adaptive Live Streaming Encoder x Encoder Name Clone Properties From None Create New Encoder View All Encoders Select the Encoder Type from the drop down list Enter the name of the encoder Note Valid characters are alphanumeric space dash and dot To use the same properties from another encoder enable Clone Properties From Select the encoder from the drop down list Click Create New Encoder ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Starting an encoder To start an encoder on the home page click Encoders gt All Encoders To start an encoder 1 Click the red circle Stopped icon Figure 46 in the Streaming column for the encoder you want to start streaming Figure 46 Stopped icon Streaming o0o00 0 Messages appear detailing the encoder start progress Figure 47 Figure 47 Starting encoder cc efi es Please wait while the Encoder operation completes Waiting 5 of 30 seconds for the Start to complete Operation completed successfully Go Back The Encoders window appears with the encoder status updated and the streaming indicator changes to a blue circle Started icon Figure 48 Figure 48 Encoders window Encoders This page allows you to configure your encoder settings You can modify existing encoders add new encoders or delete an existing 1 pane Create New Encoder Type Name Status Message Streaming Edit Del ADAPTIVE_APPLE Stopped
66. dia 11ccccssscncsnsccsensncneeneneenenesennsssenensnenensseeenenens 109 Importing a DRM profile ssesssessssesssressrrrssrrressrrressreresreresrrerssrrressrersseereserersseeeeserereseeee 110 Appendix B H 264 Advanced Settings ccssssccccssssesnesnsssnecsenssnenannnsnecaaensnsenaensnss 115 CBR ENOWS CA Toerana aT E TA T T 117 CBR POTTS ann AN N A E 118 CEREAU OE EEEN E 119 MODIG ma E es ettan agentes namie aan eceataueanenane eae 120 VBR NEWS CaS lnn cet cis tote ae eet ce Sic Gtaitacs es Naea i elle Seca teeta N 121 MIB SOUS vaca cece coc saiegnsciaaarcaalawanc T N 122 ViewCast V Contents NT BIR S ACHO cit oerea stomata E eae aden eats 123 SEINES iicia ya tare ais sien N N NNN Sas 124 Oter SOTUI GS aonr r A ovanaarasaadaseces ome sadumiese peed Mose ete 127 Appendix C Mapped Network Drive Setup sccsssscsscssssesseesnsnsnecnensnecaenensenaenenss 129 ADDENODE D EASE MENU ernen a e eaaa a 139 ENC Odar ENU aa T TA T 140 Encoders ta a E N e N 140 E Oder OD E E E 140 Encoder tatu Seena lun eacanerecuataartccagie nanan uncanennnanationa unease al 140 Access Heat MICU cis5s ctas osseacenbsscpeataatanstes ibaa N 141 CPU USUANUS cenia uecsretacb aia es E a a a S 141 Memory available ssar is a a a a NS 141 SetU P SyS tern MENU secreta e E E AE E E 142 NETWORK INK SEATUS sects cet netensts nec cutoasyaestineeeutanteainas atcucutoncsieae andrea soetialevsanceentonenenns 142 Network MAC addres Shorena a aT T 142 W
67. directive This product supplied to the European Union does comply with the RoHS directive ViewCast certifies that this equipment shipped to the European Union conforms to the 2002 95 EC directive For current RoHS statement see www viewcast com Underwriters Laboratories Underwriters Laboratories Inc has not tested the Inc Statement performance or reliability of the security or signaling UL aspects of this product UL only tested for fire shock and casualty hazards as outlined in UL s Standard for Safety UL 60950 1 UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product UL does not represent warranty or certify the performance of reliability of any security or signaling related functions of this product ViewCast 5 About This Guide Warnings Only trained and qualified personnel should install replace or service this equipment Do not attempt to open the case of the appliance If you do you incur a high risk of electrical shock that may cause damage to the appliance or personal physical injury or death to you and or others No user serviceable parts exist inside the appliance If you open the appliance case or make unauthorized changes to the case ViewCast voids your warranty Install the appliance away from any heat sources This remains vital to the safety of the product users Do not install the appliance near any heat sources such as Radiator
68. dvanced Settings for suggested values for the type of video you are streaming 2 Change the value 3 Click Update 4 Click the Restore Defaults link at the bottom of the window to return the settings to the defaults Note The database has seven profiles Clicking Restore Defaults for one profile will change all profiles back to the default settings ViewCast 65 Advanced Operations Editing an MPEG 4 encoder When you create a new encoder the Encoder Properties window appears The Encoder Properties windows for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical You must configure the audio and video settings for each encoder type Use the Video Audio Output and H 264 Presets tabs to edit the settings Begin with configuring the video and audio settings then the streaming properties The streaming properties and advanced streaming settings are different for each type of encoder From the MPEG Encoder Properties window Figure 79 you can set the encoder to start streaming automatically by clicking the Auto Start checkbox You can also start the encoder from this window by clicking the Start MPEG4 Encoder Driver link in the top right corner of the window Click Encoders gt All Encoders from the home page Then select the Edit link next to the MPEG encoder whose properties you wish to modify The system displays the Encoder Properties window for the selected encoder IMPORTANT If you make any changes to the Encoder P
69. e or both of these ports You can then export any audiovisual files you may have created on Niagara 4100 s local storage drive The local storage drive is drive D when you use the Save to File setting from the web interface When you insert a USB memory device in one of the USB ports on the Niagara 4100 the appliance automatically detects the removable storage device and assigns a drive letter to the device This device can capture files directly or you can use the Niagara 4100 Export Files function on the front panel menu Exporting captured video files You can export your captured video files to an external USB drive But first you must set a default location through the web interface Refer to Configuring default directory setting before completing the steps below To export captured video files 1 Insert a USB memory device into a USB port 2 Press Menu The EASE menu appears 3 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons and highlight the Export Files option Figure 32 Figure 32 EASE menu th I 2M a 4 Press Enter The USB device screen appears Figure 33 Figure 33 USB Device screen o USB Device 5 Press Enter The drive destination screens appear Figure 34 Figure 34 Drive Destination screens G2USB DISK USE DEW ct USE Device Select Destination 6 Use the Up and Down arrows to select the USB drive ViewCast 35 Basic Operations 36 7 10 11 Press Enter The select folder screen ap
70. e primary drive is not full or the appliance will fail In the event of a problem you may need to perform a Factory Restore which returns the appliance to the original software load You may save the current encoder profiles and reload them when the Factory Restore is complete You can perform a Factory Restore at any time This process returns the appliance to the software load that came with the appliance Perform a Factory Restore if the appliance becomes unstable due to installed applications viruses etc Please refer to the user guide for instructions ViewCast Support can provide assistance should the appliance fail to start In most cases you can restore an appliance to operation without returning it to ViewCast There is a fee in the event a user returns an appliance due to applications the user installed or if the appliance failed because the primary partition drive C is full ViewCast 11 Overview Connecting to the Internet The Internet is a dangerous place Never connect a Niagara appliance directly to the Internet Always use a router A basic router is sufficient to protect the appliance and you can configure the router as needed to forward specific ports to the appliance The router s bandwidth should match or exceed the speed of the appliance s network card The Shields Up test by Gibson Research http www grc com intro htm is a good utility to verify you do not expose the Niagara appliance to the Internet Select t
71. eckbox to send an email to multiple recipients should an alarm occur Note You can optionally send an email alert to specific email address in the event of an application alarm You must specify the email address where you want an alert sent along with your email server user name password and server name For more information about configuring the Niagara 4100 to send email alerts see the System Configuration section Click the Light Alarm checkbox The alarm light on the front panel of the Niagara 4100 will automatically light when an alarm condition exists Displays the type of alert Provides a description of the type of alert ViewCast 95 Advanced Operations Configuring network properties The Network Properties window Figure 115 provides detailed information on the current network settings for the Niagara 4100 Network Cards Click Configuration gt Network Properties from the menu bar on the home page Figure 115 Network Properties window Niagara 4100 Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out TCP IP Network Properties Network Card s Local Area Connection 2 a Description Intel R 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP information IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Preferred DNS Server Alternate DNS Server Advanced Settings on HS10440005 MAC Address 00 D0 C9 B0 3D 4E Primary WINS Server 192 16 1 4 Secondary WINS Server Ac
72. ee It is intended to be a complete reference to all levels and functions accessible using the Niagara 4100 front panel LCD display It is designed to be a visual reference of the LCD screen including the front panel button action to move to the next screen Button Action a Power on Access Menu Return to Previous Enter Execute Command Mover Pointer Up Down Start Encoder Stop Encoder ViewCast 139 Appendix D EASE Menu Encoder menu Encoder start om gt eoogeee HE iii p HPE pi yt grt T spe rpe rpe rf SA HE a ei LALLI gie LE EN Th ti Tl tl TN TT A orn Storred Min spe rpe rpe rf SH mie ei A en E O a i en an ae eri ot rt ii 140 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Access Health menu CPU status CFL CPL in use AE Memory Tenrerature Versions ENTER to Continue Mora yPeratbuyre rslons H Ep ie e Memory Temreratur Jers 1orns fe osegoso oon og PE i rf i E i EE geeeent rc oe ta iii ir mm hh Ti a ecese ae r eeerebe ae mt rp es Dp Tr Ti i tii g HBE ge a Cort ViewCast 141 Appendix D EASE Menu Setup system menu Network link status 142 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide View network settings ViewCast 143 Appendix D EASE Menu Set static IP addresses i FE el atk SpE Fe fees oa E E moot
73. es window for the selected encoder IMPORTANT If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window you must click Submit Otherwise all your changes will be lost Figure 70 Flash Encoder Properties Encoder Properties Audio Output 4H 264 Presets Submit Video Input Settings Video Filter Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 v Restore Input SerialDigital Sanr e soo 10 Video Output Settings Brightness 20 g 2 0 Proportions Standard v haa Se J 200 100 O ML 7 Hue 90 y v 0 Video Encode Settings Saturation 100 g 100 0 Video Encoder H264 v ideo Encoder eg eee es Frame Rate 29 97 fps None Bitrate 2048 kbps Bobo Bob1 Advanced View AllEncoders Delete ThisEncoder Manage Groups 58 ViewCast Video tab Flash adds some additional frame and bit rate controls The frame rate changes the frames per second that the video will be encoded The bit rate settings pertain to the amount of data per second the audio and video are captured Figure 71 Video tab Niagara 4100 User Guide View Audio Output 4H 264 Presets Frame Rate 29 97 fps Bitrate 2048 kbps AllEncoders Delete ThisEncoder Manage Groups Video Input Settings Video Filter Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 Restore Input SerialDigital X Ganaa v 500 100 Video Output Settings Brightness 20 y 2 0 Proportions Standard hg Grint a J 200 100 Sin CCE nanara 7 Hue 90 y v 0 amp We
74. he Source field click a device from the drop down list e Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 e Disabled Note Because the Niagara 4100 is a single channel encoder you can only connect and stream one audio and video source at any given time However you can stream the same audio and video at multiple data rates and multiple formats to provide the best user experience for different viewing audiences In the Size field select the pixel size of the encoded video The standard sizes include HD 1280 x 720 Full size for full screen video CIF for video scaled from full size to size QCIF for video scaled from full size to size Custom You can also specify a custom size for your video This customization is useful when you are capturing video to be played on a mobile video device that requires a non standard size for compatibility When you click Custom two additional fields appear so you can enter the exact size you want the resulting video to be Figure 81 Figure 81 Custom fields Size CUSTOM Width 480 Height 2 0 Note CIF and QCIF are proportional to the HD video resolution input Click the type of Video Encoder for Internet video mobile phones set top boxes and create 67 Advanced Operations media files for other MPEG 4 compatible devices such as iPods according to the following Motion Picture Expert Group MPEG types refer to Table 1 and Table 2 IMPORTANT Choose the container type MP4 3G2 and 3GP
75. he quantizers for the U and V planes This value allows you to bias the encode in favor of brightness luma by setting positive values chroma fields will have higher quantizers or in favor of color chroma by setting negative values chroma fields will have lower quantizers The encoder only encodes the luma and chroma planes at the quantizer up to quantizer 29 After this chroma is progressively quantized by a lower amount than luma until you end with luma at quantizer 51 This behavior is not adjustable as it is required by the H 264 standard ConstantQuantizationRateControl This value sets the encoder to use Constant Quantization Rate Control It keeps the encoding at a constant quantizer and doesn t restrict to target a certain bit rate but rather restricts to a certain quality no matter what bit rate it needs to use on each frame to keep quality constant This value is mostly for quality encodes set to 1 to disable this encode mode Level This value sets the level flag in the output bit stream as defined by Annex A of the H 264 Standard permissible levels include 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 2 1 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 4 4 1 4 2 5 and 5 1 The encoder does not support level 1b from the specification MaxBFramesBetweenNonBFrames This value sets the maximum number of concurrent B frames that can be used B frames are similar to P frames except they can use motion prediction from future frames as well This value can lead t
76. his change over a few frames rather than all at once 4 is good however if you don t want to see big jumps in bit rates and don t mind big jumps in quality you can increase the value to 8 or 16 QuantizerMin This value sets the minimum quantizer you will ever use The lower the quantizer the closer it is to its input For most video anything below 10 is perceptually lossless Anything below the default of 8 is definitely lossless IMPORTANT Raising gpmin higher than its default of 16 is strongly discouraged because this could reduce the quality of flat background areas of the frame QuantizerScaleCompress The default setting is 0 60 Use this value to trade off the number of bits allocated to expensive high motion versus cheap low motion frames At one extreme a setting of 0 0 aims for true constant bit rates Typically with high motion scenes this setting tends to look bad If you use low bit rates however low motion scenes appear perfect but use more bits than needed The other extreme setting of 1 0 aims to achieve constant quantization however this setting throws many bits at high motion scenes and a lot less at low motion scenes which can cause the bit rate to fluctuate 0 50 performs well on sports 0 60 on action content while 0 30 works well with news broadcasts 0 2 works well with drama type movies soap operas and shows ReferenceFrames This value is the number of previous frames each
77. iagara 4100 Note Only one group can be Active assigned to the Preset ABC buttons at a time Note A maximum of 12 groups are allowed Select a Group Test v Submit Create New Group View AllEncoders View Encoder Groups Note The A button in the graphic is highlighted to show an encoder is assigned to this button 4 Repeat steps one through three to set an encoder for the B and C buttons ViewCast 89 Advanced Operations Using Preset ABC buttons to start an encoder group Use the Preset ABC buttons on the front panel to start the assigned encoder group To use preset buttons to start encoding 1 2 90 Press the A B or C button on the front panel Press Stream to start encoding The indicator light next to the preset button displays to indicate a positive video stream and the audio meters display to indicate positive audio tracking WARNING Limitations exist for the number of streams you can encode simultaneously If you attempt to encode more streams than the Niagara 4100 can process simultaneously the streams drop frames and the video stutters This results in a poor viewer experience If you fail to reduce the number of sessions to reduce CPU load unexpected system behavior could occur If you press a Preset button and no encoder groups are assigned to this button the no encoders screen appears Figure 102 Figure 102 No encoders screen Press Enter The assign an encoder screen appears
78. iagara 4100 Machine Properties window Figure 109 provides details on software versions network name serial number and hard drive configurations Click Configuration gt Surf Properties from the menu bar on the home page Figure 109 Machine Properties window Machine Properties Computer Name HS10440005 Edit Windows Version 6 1 7600 0 Service Pack Reboot Now Niagara 4100 Properties User Name admin Serial Number HS10440005 Fixed Hard Drive C 6 640 00 MB free out of 15 359 00 MB D 132 639 00 MB free out of 132 967 00 MB E 92 00 MB free out of 299 00 MB F 1 771 00 MB free out of 3 996 00 MB Memory 1 016 00 MB bytes free out of 1 910 00 MB CPU Usage CPU 02 Software Versions Web 6 2 251 0 SKU 92 00405 01 VCST Scx Common dll Version 6 2 251 0 VCST Scx EncodersLib dll Version 6 2 251 0 e VCST Utility Diagnostics dll Version 6 2 251 0 VCST Utility SystemInfo dll Version 6 2 251 0 VCST Scx GoStream Data dll Version 6 2 251 0e VCST UtilityLib dll Version 6 2 251 0 Software Update History None Note Changing the computer name will require the system to be rebooted Most of the data on this window provides information only and users cannot alter it However you can modify two fields e Computer Name e Admin password 92 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Changing the computer name The Computer Name field contains the current network name for the Niagara 4100 This na
79. in account for quest access t f Event Viewer niagara amp Shared Folders niagara4100 Niagara 4100 My Niagara 4100 Local Users and Groups scxuser Groups Performance ey Device Manager 3 Storage f Disk Management Es Services and Applications ViewCast 17 In Computer Management click Groups Figure 140 Groups e Amla B HE EN Computer Management Local Name E itt System Tools Jl Administrato Task Scheduler Jl Backup Operi E Event Viewer JE Cryptographi 3 Shared Folders JE Distributed C E amp amp Local Users and Groups amp Event Log Re ca i Se Guests 7 TS JUSRS E Performance A Network Con 4 Device Manager ian a J Performance el es Storage Mins 18 Double click on Administrators 19 Click Add Figure 141 Administrators Properties window to the computer domain uthenticated Users 5 1 5 11 Changes to a users group membership Remove are not effective until the nest time the 20 Click Add The Select Users window displays 21 Click Locations 22 Select the PC then click OK ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide 131 Appendix C Mapped Network Drive Setup Figure 142 Locations window 23 Enter niagara4100 for the object name then click OK Figure 143 Select Users window Users or Butin securypincpas Object Types From this location Enter the object names to select examples niagara4 100 Check
80. ing pure video non telecine content Applies motion adaptive interlacing to all video It detects which portions of the image are still and which portions are in motion then applies different processing to each scenario 68 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Figure 83 De Interlace settings De Interlace None Bobo Bobi Advanced Note Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video They are not used for PAL and SECAM video The system disables Bob0O and Bobl choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard Click Submit Table 1 MPEG encoder and container descriptions ViewCast MPEG4 MP4 MPEG 4 Part 2 is for situations where low bit rate and low resolution are mandated by other conditions of the applications such as network bandwidth or device size Examples of video applications for MPEG 4 are cell phones some low end video conferencing systems and surveillance systems MPEG 4 is important for legacy handheld devices that do not Support H 264 H264 MP4 H 264 MPEG 4 Part 10 or AVC Advanced Video Coding was designed for high data compression while maintaining better quality than its predecessor H 263 It also addresses a broad range of applications from low bit rate to high bit rate and from low resolution such as cell phones to high resolution such as broadcast Niagara SCX s H 264 is Baseline Profile The Third Generation Partnership Project 3GPP defined 3GP as a
81. iption None Key N A Note Changing the capture profile may change the current wideo height width settings as well as the audio video input capture selection View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups To configure DRM settings 1 Click the Enable DRM checkbox 2 Click the DRM Profile you wish to apply from the drop down list Note When you enable DRM Niagara SCX automatically changes the Windows Media Capture Profile setting to a DRM compatible Windows Media 9 setting You may need to adjust this setting after you enable DRM 3 Click Submit ViewCast 83 Advanced Operations Viewing encoder groups Encoder groups represent the cornerstone for streaming on the Niagara 4100 The Niagara 4100 comes with several default encoders and profiles You must have at least one group assigned on the Niagara 4100 and one encoder profile assigned to that group The Preset ABC buttons on the appliance remain unusable until you have this minimum configuration The Encoder Groups window Figure 97 a subset of Encoders on the Encoders window allows you to view the list of encoder groups available for assignment to the Niagara 4100 Click Encoders gt Groups from the menu bar on the home page Figure 97 Encoder Groups window 84 Niagara 4100 ViewCast Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out Encoder Groups This page allows management of Encoder Groups You can assign one or more encode
82. l encoder which means you can only connect and stream one audio and video source at any given time However you can stream the same audio and video at multiple data rates and multiple formats to provide the best user experience for different viewing audiences For example you can stream Windows Media at full resolution at 1500 kbps and at the same time stream Adobe Flash at CIF resolution at 500 kbps The Niagara 4100 LCD displays a list of available encoder profiles you can ue and the current status of each To start an encoder 1 ViewCast Press Stream on the front panel of your Niagara 4100 A list of available encoder profiles you can use and the current status of each appears Figure 25 Figure 25 Encoder screen FHDAPTIVE_AP Storred HOAPTIUE FL Storred FLASH Storr ed MPEG Storrec Note The system abbreviates the name of each encoder profile to the first 10 characters When creating names for custom profiles be sure to create unique names that will be distinguishable by the first 10 characters Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select the encoder profile you want Niagara 4100 to use for this encoding session Press Stream to start the encoder The starting screen appears Figure 26 Figure 26 Starting screen WME WME Encoder Driver Status Starting Preset Hot Assigned The encoder screen appears indicating that the encoder you selected has begun streaming Figure 27 Figure 27 Encoder screen
83. like to map Specify the drive letter for the connection and the folder that you want to connect to Drive Folder Browse Example server share V Reconnect at logon Connect using different credentials Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures 4 Inthe text box for folder enter the network path to the shared folder on the remote PC for example DDSP052206 N4Share 5 Make sure Reconnect at logon is enabled 6 Enable Connect using different credentials ViewCast 137 Appendix C Mapped Network Drive Setup 7 Click Finish Figure 151 Map Network Drive window Map Network Drive x 3 Map Network Drive What network folder would you like to map Specify the drive letter for the connection and the folder that you want to connect to Drive G as Folder DDSP052206 N4Share v Browse Example server share V Reconnect at logon IV Connect using different credentials Connect to a Web site that you can use to store your documents and pictures Cancel 8 Enter SCXUser as the User name and viewcast as the Password 9 Click OK 10 Click Finish After a few moments the network share will open 11 Close the window The mapped drive will now appear inMy Computer under Network Drives 12 Reboot the Niagara 4100 138 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Appendix D EASE Menu This section provides the detail of the LCD menu tr
84. lla Eman ea Saturation 100 g 100 0 i SH v Video Encoder H264 E A None Bob0 Bobi Advanced Submit To configure video input settings 1 ViewCast In the Source field click a device from the drop down list e Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 e Disabled Note Because the Niagara 4100 is a single channel encoder you can only connect and stream one audio and video source at any given time However you can encode the same audio and video at multiple data rates and multiple formats to provide the best user experience for different viewing audiences In the Input field the video input is SerialDigital The Proportions field setting is Standard square pixels for VGA monitor In the Size field click the pixel size of the encoded video from the drop down list e HD 1280x720 e CIF for video scaled from full size to size e QCIF for video scaled from full size to size e Custom You can also specify a custom size for your video This customization is useful when you are capturing video to be played on a mobile video device that requires a non standard size for compatibility When you click Custom two additional fields appear so you can enter the exact size you want the resulting video to be Figure 72 59 Advanced Operations Figure 72 Custom fields Size CUSTOM Width 480 Height 270 Note Choosing a size larger than 1280 x 720 is not recommended due to the high da
85. m and menu bar commands which include Home Encoders o All Encoders including encoder properties o Presets A B and C o Groups e Configuration o Niagara 4100 Properties o Alerts o Network Properties o System Configuration e Status o Activity Log o Alerts e Log Out 22 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Easy first time set up You should read all instructions notices and warnings in the About This Guide section prior to getting started with your new Niagara 4100 hardware for the first time Also ensure you have all required parts and meet all system requirements before installing this product Do not continue with the installation if you find any components missing or damaged Contact the ViewCast reseller where you purchased your Niagara 4100 system for assistance in obtaining any missing or replacement parts Connecting to an electrical power source Niagara 4100 ships with one of the following power cables e North America power cable International power cable e UK power cable To connect the power source 1 Attach the block end to the power input located on the Niagara 4100 AC DC adapter 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a wall outlet or surge protection enabled power strip connected to a wall outlet or other common power source WARNING The plug socket combination must remain accessible at all times as it serves as the main disconnecting device Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect
86. mance depending on the complexity of the profile To check CPU usage 1 2 3 ViewCast Press Menu The EASE menu appears Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select Access Health Press Enter The access menu appears Figure 28 Figure 28 Access menu CPL Memory Tenrerature al oe a Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select CPU Press Enter A screen appears Figure 29 with the amount of CPU cycles currently in use Figure 29 CPU cycles screen CFU in use 48x ENTER to Continue Press Enter 33 Basic Operations Stopping an encoder To stop an encoder 1 Press Menu The EASE menu appears 2 Press Enter The encoder screen appears 3 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to highlight the encoder you wish to stop 4 Press Stop The encoder screen appears Figure 30 showing the status of each encoder Figure 30 Encoder screen Sree eteaae Stopped LASH SLoOrPrPecd MPEG Storr ed FINE Started 5 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select the encoder you want to terminate 6 Press Stop The stopping screen appears Figure 31 Figure 31 Stopping screen WME WHE Encoder Driver Status Storring Preset Not Assigned 7 Press Menu The EASE menu appears 34 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Connecting an external storage device The Niagara 4100 has one USB port on the front panel and one on the back panel You can connect almost any standard USB memory device to on
87. me is the same name you typed into the web browser to access the Niagara SCX web interface To change computer name 1 Click the Edit link next to the Computer Name field Figure 110 Figure 110 Computer Name field Computer Name HS10440005 Windows Version 6 1 7600 0 Service Pack m a 2 The screen refreshes and the Computer Name field becomes an editable text field Type in a new name for the Niagara 4100 3 Click Submit at the bottom of the page The page refreshes and the system prompts you to reboot the Niagara 4100 Your changes do not take effect until the system restarts Figure 111 Figure 111 Reboot message Machine Properties Computer name changed Please reboot the system to apply the changes Click to Reboot Now Computer Name Windows Version 6 1 7600 0 Service Pack 4 Click the Click to Reboot Now link to restart the system and apply the Computer Name change Note The restart process takes several minutes to complete When the Niagara 4100 restarts use the new system name in the IE browser URL to return to the Login window If you close your web browser and later want to log into the web interface you must use the new computer name you created or the IP address of the appliance to access the Niagara 4100 ViewCast 93 Advanced Operations Changing the login password from the factory default The Niagara 4100 Properties section has two fields User Name and Serial
88. move covers you may be exposed to dangerous voltage Such action voids the Limited Warranty Refer all servicing issues to authorized service personnel only The plug socket combination that serves as the main disconnecting device must be accessible at all times Protect the power cord from anyone walking on it and being strained or pinched particularly at plugs electrical receptacles and the point where the power cord exits the appliance Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the power cable Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label on the back panel of the unit to operate the appliance Unplug the appliance power cord by gripping the plug and removing it from the power source Do not pull the cord to remove the power source from the appliance Do not plug the appliance into a wall outlet that contains an overload of electrical cords or power strips extension cords This type of overload may result in fire or electrical shock risks Always handle the appliance carefully Always avoid excessive shock and vibration to the appliance Excessive shock or vibration can damage the appliance WARNING Excessive shock or vibration to the appliance may result in electrical shock and personal injury or death ViewCast 7 Niagara 4100 User Guide Overview Before you can use your Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance you first need to set up and configure it This chapter is dedicated to providing
89. multimedia container format for use on 3G mobile phones It stores video streams such as MPEG 4 or H 264 and audio streams such as AAC This format has two defined standards e 3GPP for GSM based mobile phones e 3GPP2 for CDMA based mobile phones This setting creates an H 263 stream stored in a 3GPP container H264 3GP This setting creates an H 264 stream stored in a 3GP container H264 362 This setting creates an H 264 stream stored in a 362 container MPEGAaGP _ This setting creates an MPEG 4 stream storedina 3GP container MPEG4 3G2__ This setting creates an MPEG 4 stream stored ina 362 container H263 3GP This setting creates an H 263 stream stored in a 3GP container H263 362 This setting creates an H 263 stream stored in a 362 container 69 Advanced Operations Table 2 Valid output container selections for video encoder types H 263 Video MPEG 4 Video H 264 Video MP4 70 ViewCast Audio Niagara 4100 User Guide tab Figure 84 Audio tab Video Output H 264 Presets Submit Audio Input Settings Audio Output Settings Source SDI Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 Audio Format 48 100 kHz 16 bit Stere Audio Type Low Complexity A Audio Encoder AAC A Bitrate 128 l Volume 0 190 190 View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups Mute Audio To configure audio settings 1 ViewCast In the Source field select an audio source from the drop dow
90. n IP network ViewCast 9 Overview Install overview This section addresses the high level actions you must perform to physically connect and set up your Niagara 4100 system You must complete the following primary tasks to install the Niagara 4100 Address and comply with all prerequisites Connect the Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance using its power source Connect the video source camera or video recorder to the system Connect the Niagara 4100 to an IP network Configure the Niagara 4100 system Prerequisites Before installing and connecting the Niagara 4100 ensure you comply with the following prerequisites e All packaged items are undamaged and in working order Your environment meets all system requirements Safety instructions notices and warnings detailed in About This Guide including o Rack Mount Safety Instructions o FCC Notice o Environmental Notices o Warnings Package contents Completely unpack all contents from the box and inspect each item for damage Ensure that you have all the components listed below Appliance e Niagara 4100 Power Cables e One of the following o North America power cable 110 vac o International power cable 220 vac o UK power cable 220 vac e ACto DC converter Guides Package insert end user license agreement welcome letter package content list e User guide on CD in PDF format e Quick Start Guide Software e 1 Niagara 4100 CD Hardware e Rugged car
91. n adaptive de interlacing to all video that is not telecine Switches dynamically between the two modes as the content changes Available for NTSC video only e Bobl Drops the redundant fields and reassembles the video in a 24 fps progressive format Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Performs no de interlacing of video that is not telecine Available for NTSC video only e Advanced Is an algorithm for de interlacing pure video non telecine content Applies motion adaptive interlacing to all video It detects which portions of the image are still and which portions are in motion then applies different processing to each scenario Figure 56 De Interlace settings De Interlace None Advanced Note Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video They are not used for PAL and SECAM video The system disables Bob0O and Bob choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard 8 Click Submit ViewCast 45 Advanced Operations Audio tab Figure 57 Audio tab Video Output Security Submit Audio Input Settings Audio Output Settings Source SDI Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 meas oe Volume 0 190 190 Mute Audio View AllEncoders Delete ThisEncoder Manage Groups To configure audio settings 1 In the Source field click a device from the drop down list e AES Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 AES Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 Bal Input
92. n and exit 14 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select Yes 15 Press Enter The screen with the network settings appears 16 Repeat steps 12 through 15 to modify another network setting 17 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to enter a static address for the IP and or Gateway address 18 Press Enter The IP address screen appears Figure 17 Figure 17 IP address screen IF Address 169 254 189 F 19 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to change the numeric value incrementally and enter either the static IP or Gateway address 20 Press Stream to move to the next field 21 Press Enter The subnet address screen appears Figure 18 26 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Figure 18 Subnet address screen 22 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to change the numeric value incrementally and enter the subnet address 23 Press Enter Note To remove a static IP and or Gateway address follow steps 12 through 15 to enable DHCP The system removes any previously entered static address ViewCast 27 Niagara 4100 User Guide Basic Operations You may customize your encoder settings and assign specific encoder profiles using the front panel Starting up If this is the first time you are using the Niagara 4100 refer to the Performing the initial start up section before continuing To start up 1 Press Power J The LCD readout displays the initializing messages Figure 19 Figure 19 Initializing me
93. n be placed InLoopDeblockingFilterAlpha This value affects the overall amount of deblocking applied to the picture Higher values deblock more efficiently but retain less detail causing the image to appear softened The default value is O and should be sufficient to eliminate most blocking but it leaves the picture noticeably blurrier In general values should be no lower than 3 and no higher than 3 This value is the most important parameter in determining the overall sharpness of your encode InLoopDeblockingFilterBeta This value determines whether something in a block is a detail or not when deblocking is applied to it Lower values apply less deblocking to more flat blocks with detail present and more deblocking to blocks without detail Higher values cause more deblocking to be applied to less flat blocks with details present Raising the value of Beta deblocking is a good way to get rid of ringing artifacts by applying more aggressive filtering to blocks that aren t very flat Lowering the value of Beta deblocking is a good way to reduce the amount of DCT blocks without blurring the entire picture MotionEstimationMethod This value sets the quality It determines the motion detection method 5 is dia 7 is hex 8 is umh 2 is esa 10 is teas Because teas 10 is not really achievable in real time encoding there is no reason to use it dia diamond is the simplest search It starts at the best predicto
94. n enter the exact size you want the resulting video to be Figure 90 Figure 90 Custom fields Size CUSTOM Width 480 Height 2 0 77 Advanced Operations 78 5 Drag the sliders to adjust the Gamma Brightness Contrast Hue and Saturation Figure 91 Figure 91 Video filter settings Video Filter Settings Restore Gamma 0 500 100 Brightness 20 y 2 0 Contrast 50 J 200 10 Hue 90 J w 0 Saturation 100 J 10 0 Note Click Restore to the right of each filter to return the setting to the default Click the De Interlace settings you want to apply Figure 92 Options include None Performs no de interlacing of any kind BobO Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Applies motion adaptive de interlacing to all video that is not telecine Switches dynamically between the two modes as the content changes Available for NTSC video only Bob1 Drops the redundant fields and reassembles the video in a 24 fps progressive format Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Performs no de interlacing of video that is not telecine Available for NTSC video only Advanced Is an algorithm for de interlacing pure video non telecine content Applies motion adaptive interlacing to all video It detects which portions of the image are still and which portions are in motion then applies different proce
95. n list The audio source is multiple inputs denoted by the following incrementing decimal values Disabled AES Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 AES Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 Bal Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 Digital Audio S PDIF High Def SDI Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 3 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 4 Osprey 700 HD 1 Unbal Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 IMPORTANT The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the Niagara 4100 and your audio source Click the Audio Format from the drop down list Click the Audio Type from the drop down list e Main The same as Low Complexity but adds backward prediction e Low Complexity The simplest and most widely used AAC audio format type Note Depending on the player on which the resulting stream will be rendered either choice will use a specific set of tools to encode the audio stream Make your choice based on the requirement of the playback software or device The most widely supported format is the Low Complexity profile The default Audio Encoder is AAC Advanced Audio Coding a standardized lossy 71 Advanced Operations compression and encoding scheme for digital audio AAC achieves better audio quality than MP3 AAC and MP3 are MPEG standards Click the Bitrate from the drop down menu Drag the slider to adjust the Volume Optional Click the Mute Audio checkbox to disable audio Click Submit oe St oO 72 ViewCast Niagara
96. nce s Network Interface Cards NICs then you can change the network setting using the EASE menu To change the network settings 1 2 3 ViewCast Press Menu The EASE menu appears Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select the Setup System option Press Enter The setup menu displays Figure 12 Figure 12 Setup menu Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select Network Press Enter The network interface screen appears Figure 13 Figure 13 Interface screen Primara HIC Secondary HIC Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select the network interface you wish to modify 25 Easy Setup 7 Press Enter The settings screen appears Figure 14 Figure 14 Settings screen d l if Wy itt 8 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select Change Settings 9 Press Enter A screen appears that displays the various network settings 10 Select the network setting you wish to change Note Once you modify the setting the system saves the changes until you modify the settings again or until you restore the system back to its original factory settings 11 Press Enter The network settings screen displays Figure 15 Figure 15 Network settings screen sDHCP On Off IP Addr cee 12 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to select DHCP On Off 13 Press Enter The enable DHCP screen appears Figure 16 Figure 16 Enable DHCP screen Enable DHCP Note Press Menu to cancel this actio
97. ng by entering in the IP address of the PC to which you want to stream For example if you want another PC to view the stream save the SDP file to a share folder on the local drive The other PC can open the SDP file and the stream can be played in a QuickTime or other MPEG 4 compatible streaming player Since MPEG 4 encoding can be CPU intensive it is not recommended that you view the stream on the Niagara encoder Doing so may overtax the host CPU which will cause video quality degradation and encode session failure Enable Save to File to save the encoded content to a file Each time you start this encoder the system overwrites the previous file Enable Create unique file to create a file that the system does not overwrite Accept the default location that displays in the File Name field or choose your own location for the file To choose your own personal location select the link horizontal ellipses or to the right of the File Name field and display the options Figure 86 73 Advanced Operations 74 10 11 12 13 Note By default the system sets this folder to D AVFiles with a default file name of capture xxx See Exporting captured video files for instructions on saving video files to a USB device Figure 86 Select a folder File Name default folder D AVFiles capture wmv Select a folder Close mM m EAC H E D H E E Fi Th h WARNING ViewCast strongly recommends you do not
98. ngs Configure primary or secondary settings View link status Set the network MAC address Set time and date Set the video standard e Perform a factory restore Export Files Export files to a USB memory device Shutdown System e Restart system e Power off system 16 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Niagara 4100 home page The home page Figure 5 is the first page that appears after you log into the Niagara SCX Remote Management Software From this page you can access the different windows for configuring controlling and monitoring the activities and alerts from the Niagara 4100 Figure 5 Niagara 4100 home page Niagara 4100 Home Encoders Configuration Welcome admin to Niagara 4100 This Web interface provides remote configuration and control of your Niagara 4100 encoding appliance From this Web interface you can e View or modify the Encoder settings and assign them to the front panel Preset ABC buttons e View and modify the Appliance settings Configure System Alerts e View and modify Network Properties e Change the System Configuration settings e Manage Encoder Groups O A ViewCast Status Log Out Menu bar commands The home page menu bar allows you to use the menu bar commands Home View general administrative information about the ViewCast Niagara 4100 e Use the menu bar commands e All Encoders View the encoder profiles available
99. ni account for administering tr Event Viewer Built in account for quest access to T nE Remote Desktop Help Assi Account for Providing Remote Assis T Local Users Groupe CN Microsoft Corporation This is a vendor s account for the F Groups Performance Logs and Alerts Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Fa Services and Applications Under Action select New User Enter niagara4100 for the User name Full name and Description are optional P oa pa A Enter viewcast for the Password ViewCast 129 Appendix C Mapped Network Drive Setup 130 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Enter viewcast for the Confirm password Disable User must change password at next logon Enable User cannot change password Enable Password never expires Figure 138 New User window User name riagara 1000 Full name Niagara 41000 Description Pasewol rd seeeeees Contim password seeceees W User cannot change password Account is disabled Help Create Close Click Create Repeat steps 5 through 13 to create the user SCXUser using the password viewcast Click Close The two new users appear in the users list Figure 139 Added Users File Action View Help e9 m he Bis Computer Management Local Name Full Name Description _ _ E System Tools f Administrator Built in account for administering G O Task Scheduler Guest Built
100. nter a port number that the server will use to push the stream from Niagara 4100 Enter the Server name or IP address Enter the Publishing Point Enter the User Name Enter the Password Click the Enable Scripting checkbox to embed closed captions Note If closed captions is enabled through the Osprey 700e HD driver you cannot enable scripting You can e Click the Save to File checkbox to save the encoded content to a file Each time you start this encoder the system overwrites the previous file e Click Index the file to drag the slider to any point in your video capture e Click Create unique file to create a file that the system does not overwrite Accept the default location that displays in the File Name field or choose your own location for the file To choose your own personal location select the link horizontal ellipses or to the right of the File Name field and display the options Figure 95 Note By default the system sets this folder to D AVFiles with a default file name of capture xxx See Exporting captured video files for instructions on saving video files to a USB device Figure 95 Select a folder File Name default folder D AVFiles capture wim gt Select a folder Close i o aC ei D H E E aii p WARNING ViewCast strongly recommends you do not alter the default directory setting unless you fully understand the risk of saving your files to a directory not l
101. ntizerMax 51 QuantizerMaxDiffBetweenFrames 4 QuantizerMin 12 QuantizerScaleBlurOverTime 0 5 QuantizerScaleCompress 0 6 ReferenceFrames 6 SceneChangeDetectThreshold 45 TrellisRDQuantization 0 121 Appendix B H 264 Advanced Settings VBR Sports Setting Value BFramesBias 0 BFramesMax 0 BFramesStrategy 0 BitRateTolerance 1 BlurComplexity 20 ChromaOffset 0 CodecFlags 4196352 CodecFlags2 131328 CoderType 0 ConstantRateFactor 22 DirectMVPrediction 1 GOPSize 250 GOPSizeMin 25 IFrameQuantFactor 0 8 InLoopDeblockingFilterAlpha 1 InLoopDeblockingFilterBeta 1 Level 12 MotionEstimationMethod 7 MotionEstimationRange 16 MotionEstimationSubPelQuality 8 MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison 0 NoiseReduction 0 QuantizerMax 51 QuantizerMaxDiffBetweenFrames 4 QuantizerMin 10 QuantizerScaleBlurOverTime 0 5 QuantizerScaleCompress 0 6 ReferenceFrames 6 SceneChangeDetectThreshold 65 TrellisRDQuantization 0 ViewCast VBR Action Niagara 4100 User Guide Setting Value BFramesBias 0 BFramesMax 0 BFramesStrategy 0 BitRateTolerance 1 BlurComplexity 20 ChromaOffset 0 CodecFlags 4196352 CodecFlags2 131328 CoderType 0 ConstantRateFactor 22 DirectMVPrediction 1 GOPSize 300 GOPSizeMin 30 IFrameQuantFactor 0 71 InLoopDeblockingFilterAlph
102. o significantly better efficiency in terms of compression ratio NoiseReduction This value performs adaptive pseudo dead zone noise reduction estimates film noise based on the value set and attempts to remove the noise by dropping small details before ViewCast 127 Appendix B H 264 Advanced Settings Setting Explanation quantization 100 to 1000 for de noising TrellisRDQuantization This value performs Trellis quantization to increase efficiency 0 No quantization 1 Quantization on final macroblock 2 Always quantize This value requires CABAC 128 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Appendix C Mapped Network Drive Setup Setting up the network drive for the Niagara 4100 to export files requires setting up two administrator accounts on a remote PC where the shared folder will be located e One account for the username N4100 One account for the username SCXUser The shared folder is created on the remote PC with full access for both Niagara 4100 and SCXUser On the Niagara 4100 the mapped network drive is created to reconnect at logon using the SCXUser username To set up user accounts on a remote PC 1 Click on Start gt Control Panel 2 Double click on Administrative Tools 3 Double click on Computer Management 4 Expand Local Users and Groups Click on Users Figure 137 Users Computer Management 8 File Action View Window Help Bh System Tools i
103. o test All service ports The utility queries the appliance s outside IP address for all service ports less than 1056 All of these ports should report as Stealth and the analysis should show the tests have passed Ports the router has forwarded show as open This is OK and you should consider the test as passed 12 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Niagara 4100 front panel diagram You should familiarize yourself with the front panel controls for the Niagara 4100 Figure 2 Besides the basic buttons for power start stop up down and menu access there are indicator lights that are hidden until illuminated Figure 2 Niagara 4100 front panel resins bunan onee m pamer naam ne nee Roweru press this button once will power it down B Allows exporting files to USB devices and installing updates or firmware Press this button to stop an encoder when it is highlighted on the LCD display Press this button to start the encoder highlighted on the LCD display These buttons are used for EASE menu navigation on the LCD display This button is used for EASE menu operations Press this button to activate the EASE menu on the LCD display When the Alarm Light indicator is lit press this button to view a log of the most recent alarms recorded Press Enter to clear these alarms from the log L Displays menus and system messages W Press this button to enter or accept the menu choice highlighted on the LCD display This light indicates
104. ocated on drive D If you save your files to another drive on the Niagara 4100 the system could delete the files when you use the Restore to Niagara 4100 Factory Defaults feature 81 Advanced Operations Only drive D on the Niagara 4100 has available storage to save your files Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity Use drives C E and F strictly for Niagara 4100 operational programs Any modifications to these drives can permanently damage your system and void your warranty A better practice would be to use the streaming server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive If you inadvertantly fill all available space you risk losing your stream during a streaming event 13 Click Submit Note If you click to another window before you click Submit your changes will be lost 82 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide DRM tab You can protect your content using a technology called Digital Rights Management DRM Niagara SCX allows you to encrypt your content with DRM technology while you are encoding You can apply DRM while encoding to a file and when broadcasting a stream Users are required to obtain a license to play to content This license contains the key to unlock the content and the rights that govern its use Figure 96 Refer to Appendix A on how to set up and import a DRM profile Figure 96 DRM tab Video Audio Output Ba Submit DRM Settings Profile None Descr
105. oder can stream to a Windows Media Server The settings for Windows Media encoder include the ability to set parameters for connecting and streaming to the server Figure 94 Some Windows Media Capture Profiles have pre defined video resolutions and input selections When you select a Windows Media Capture Profile verify your current video and audio settings have not been modified If they have been modified simply change these settings back to their previous settings and click Submit When streaming audio and video there are two methods of delivery e Pull Niagara 4100 begins to generate broadcast packets as soon as you start the encoding However it does not deliver the broadcast stream until Windows Media Server requests the stream This method does not provide a secure connection to the server and should only be used if the encoder and server reside within the same network firewall e Push Niagara 4100 maintains a secure connection to Windows Media Server This connection allows Niagara 4100 to pass a user name and password to authenticate access to the server To enable clients to pull the stream from Niagara 4100 set up a session and begin broadcasting directly from Niagara 4100 Clients Windows Media servers or players can connect to the stream at any time by using the following URL format htip IP_address port for Internet connections e http encoding computer name port for LAN connections By default Ni
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107. pears Figure 35 Figure 35 Select Folder screen Select Folder The select source screen appears Figure 36 Figure 36 Select source screen tt rf ri if if it Use the Up and Down arrows to select the desired directory Press Enter The filename screen appears Figure 37 Figure 37 Filename screen carPLure capture Use the Up and Down arrows to select the desired file to transfer Press Enter While the Niagara 4100 exports the file the exporting screens appear Figure 38 Figure 38 Exporting screens Flease wait Exporting Do HOT remove device ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Advanced Operations The Niagara 4100 includes a web interface which allows you to access the advanced system settings The web interface also provides detailed settings and control over the encoder profiles installed on Niagara 4100 Advanced operations include but are not limited to the following Creating an encoder Configuring the Preset ABC buttons Viewing all encoders Starting stopping an encoder Editing an encoder Creating a group Configuring machine properties Viewing alert status Configure network properties The web interface does not require software and works with any computer that has a current web browser including Windows Macintosh and Linux machines For the best user experience ViewCast recommends Internet Explorer you may need to use the compatibility mode The Niagar
108. r Active Network Link aT Co Subenit Reset The Niagara 4100 network name HS10440005 is a link If you click this link the system transfers you to the Machine Properties window From this window you can change the name of the Niagara 4100 ViewCast 97 Advanced Operations The Active Network Link field uses one of two icons to indicate whether the network interface card selected has a network connected The system detects the network link The system does not detect the network link 98 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide System configuration settings The System Configuration Settings window Figure 119 allows you to modify your Niagara 4100 default system settings You can configure email settings to enable Niagara 4100 to send an email to predefined email addresses any time the Niagara 4100 appliance encounters an alert condition You can also customize the information the Niagara 4100 displays on its front panel when the system is in idle mode This window also allows you to restore your Niagara 4100 to its original factory disk image and return all the system settings to their original states Using the Factory Restore option removes all custom settings It takes approximately 15 to 40 minutes to complete Click Configuration gt System Configuration from the menu bar on the home page Figure 119 System Configuration Settings window q Niagara 4100 ae ViewCast Home Encoders Configuration Statu
109. r checks the motion vectors at one pixel upwards left down and to the right chooses the best and repeats the process until it no longer finds any better motion vectors This 124 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Setting Explanation setting is the fastest hex hexagon is the default setting It uses a similar strategy to dia except it uses a range 2 search of 6 surrounding points It is considerably more efficient than dia and hardly any slower This setting is a good choice for general use umh uneven multi hex is considerably slower than hex It searches a complex multi hexagon pattern to avoid missing harder to find motion vectors umh is about 40 slower than hex esa exhaustive is a highly optimized intelligent search of the entire motion search space within range of the best predictor It is the mathematically equivalent to the brute force method of searching every single motion vector in that area though faster It is still considerably slower than umh teas transformed exhaustive attempts to approximate the effect of running a Hadamard transform comparison at each motion vector It s a little bit better than esa but a little bit slower too slow for practical use MotionEstimationRange This value controls the maximum range of the motion search For hex and dia the encoder only uses between 4 and 16 umh and esa allow you to increase past 16 to allow a wider range of motion search
110. rame rate RTMP Address GOP Length File System D AVFiles capture_ lt streamrate gt kbps f4v Embed System Time as Timecode Frame 4 Add statistics overlay To configure output settings 1 ViewCast In the Publisher field select Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming Note Because the Niagara 4100 is a single channel encoder you can only connect and stream one audio and video source at any given time However you can encode the same audio and video at multiple data rates and multiple formats to provide the best user experience for different viewing audiences Enable each Stream Rate that you want to be available The bandwidth is cumulative so you must be careful not to exceed your network capability Select the Duration of the GOP in seconds Enable the Embed System Time as Timecode Enter the Frame Interval Optional Enable the Add statistics overlay Enable the Stream to Flash Media Server Enter the FMS Address Enter the Stream Name Enable Stream to File System Accept the default location that displays in the Folder field If this field is blank click the default folder link to automatically populate the field Note By default the system sets this folder to D AVFiles See Exporting captured video files for instructions on saving video files to a USB device WARNING ViewCast strongly recommends you do not alter the default directory setting unless you fully understand the risk of saving your files to a
111. reen Information z Cycle this information in the J Active IP 4 Compy35 J CP display when Niagara 4100 is idle 7 Memory 7 Hard as Idle Screen text System is Ready Line 1 50 Note Each line in the display is 20 characters A 55 Line 2 60 Line3 65 Line 4 70 75 Default AV Folder D AVFiles Gaa 80 ply folder to all encoders 85 90 i 95 Encoder Startup Settings 99 CPU Threshold Start an Encoder when the CPU is below Disabled et Optional settings CPU Threshold Timeout Wait 5 seconds for the CPU to fall below the threshdld before starting encoders Note ViewCast recommends a CPU threshold setting of 70 or lower Restoring Niagara 4100 factory defaults The Restore Niagara 4100 Factory defaults link allows you to restore drive C to its original factory system defaults This action removes all data including stored files on the primary drive and reinstalls the original factory image Note Select this option only if you wish to return your system to its factory defaults Selecting this option erases all data currently stored on drive C and stops all currently running programs Remove any USB memory device before performing a Factory Restore This operation takes approximately 15 to 45 minutes to complete Do not power off or interrupt the system restore once it starts All services automatically restart when the system restore completes You may then use the Niagara 4100 web interface tool to reset the time date and
112. roperties window you must click Submit Otherwise all your changes will be lost Figure 79 MPEG4 Encoder Properties Audio Output H 264 Presets Submit Video Input Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device Video Filter Settings Lann Restore Input EE D A i Gamma 0 5 500 10 Video Output Settings Proportions Standard A Brightness 20 v 20 0 Size CUSTOM Contrast 50 y 200 100 Width 720 Height 480 Hue 90 J w 0 amp Video Encode Settings Saturation 100 J 10 0 Video Encoder H264 Frame Rate 29 97 fps De Interlace Bitrate 2048 kbps None Format 1420 Bobo Bob1 Advanced View AllEncoders Delete ThisEncoder Manage Groups 66 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Video tab Figure 80 Video tab Video Audio Output 4H 264 Presets Submit Video Input Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 Video Output Settings Proportions Standard Video Encode Settings Saturation 100 Video Encoder H264 Frame Rate 29 97 fps View AllEncoders Delete ThisEncoder Manage Groups Video Filter Settings Restore Gamma 0 J 500 100 u s Input e el Brightness 20 20 0 JE Size CUSTOM Contrast 50 y 200 100 Width 720 Height 480 Hue 90 9 0 lt i Gai 100 0 De Interlace Bitrate 2048 kbps None Format 1420 Bobo Bob1 Advanced To configure video settings 1 ViewCast In t
113. rs to an Encoder Group then assign that group to the front panel Preset ABC buttons of the Niagara 4100 Each Encoder can be assigned to one or more Groups Note With each Encoder started more system resources CPU cycles are consumed It is recommended that the total CPU threshold not exceed an average of 80 Encoders assigned to a Group should not use the same Video Input Device Video Input Devices are virtual channels created by SimulStream where one physical video input is virtualized into mukiple independent video input devices Also two encoders try to use the same port number at the same time an error will occur A CPU 54 B Create New Grou Niagara 4100 Total Groups 3 iC olor O R R10 Eda Delete Auditorium Preset C ADAPTIVE FLASH Edt Delete Department Preset B FLASH Start Ect Delete New Group WME Stop View All Encoders A indicatesthe CPU usage OOOO B Allows you to create a newgroup SOSCSC ST Indicates the encoders assigned to this group Allows you to start this group Allows you to stop this group om on o G Indicates which preset button is assigned to this group w s group o E ViewCast Creating encoder groups Niagara 4100 User Guide If two encoders try to use the same port number at the same time an error will occur Select the Create New Group link on the Encoder Groups window The encoder groups fields display Figure 98
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115. rying case 10 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide If any components are missing or damaged do not continue with the installation Contact the ViewCast reseller from which you purchased your Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance for assistance in obtaining any missing parts or for parts replacement System requirements Ensure your computer meets the following system requirements Browser Interface Any Internet Explorer IE based computer workstation or laptop that interfaces to a dynamic host configuration protocol domain name server DHCP DNS compatible network User Interface High speed Internet dial up and mobile device users Specifications Intel i7 processor 4 GB RAM or larger HDD 160 GB or larger Osprey 710e HD technology 4 5 H x 8 Wx 12 D 8 Ibs 3 6 kg 90 W power supply Installing additional software The Niagara appliances run an embedded version of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system OS which is a sub set of the normal retail version The Microsoft License agreement limits the use of the system to what the machine is designed to do The Microsoft Update process is turned off by default to prevent interruptions during live streaming events It is also not advised to use a Windows 7 installation CD to add features to the system or the appliance may fail You may load additional software on the appliance however ViewCast does not support this additional software You also need to ensure th
116. s Heat registers Stoves Other heat producing equipment WARNING Installing the appliance near heat sources could result in personal injury or death Never insert objects of any kind into the appliance through any appliance openings as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points short out parts and result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not stack the appliance atop or below other electronic devices as this can cause heat build up and vibration of the appliance These conditions can damage the appliance thereby voiding the limited warranty You may stack multiple Niagara 4100 units as these appliances accommodate stacking Do not install the appliance in any area where the temperature is less than 5 C or more than 40 C Transfer from temperature extremes may cause condensation Let the appliance remain unplugged at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before connecting it Use an outlet with surge suppression or ground fault protection when using the appliance Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the appliance and the video source for added protection e During a lightning storm e During dangerous weather conditions When the encoder remains unattended or unused for long periods Reduce the risk of fire or electric shock Do not expose the appliance to any rain or moisture Exposing the appliance to rain or other types of moisture could result in appliance damages Do not place
117. s Log Out System Configuration Settings This page allows you to modify your Niagara 4100 default system settings Enter valid email settings to have Niagara 4100 send emails for alert conditions Current System Configuration Curent Time r IYF o F m Hour 2 Minutes 54 Ph Change Dete 11 4 2010 Video Standard AUTO Y for all Emooders Email Settings Send Emails To Email From Subject System Status Report on HSIMAD005 SMTP Mail Settings User Name Password SMTP Host Save and Send Test Email Idle Screen Information Cyde this information in the Wi Active IP F Computer Name E CPU display when Niagara 4100 is idle p Memory F Hard Drive Idle Soreen tert is Reach e e ee System is Ready Line 1 Lire 2 Lire 3 Lire 4 Default AV Folder D AV Files B E Apply folder to all encoders Encoder Startup Settings CPU Threshold Start an Encoder when the CPU is below Disabled Y Optional settings CPU Threshold Timeout Wait seconds for the CPU to fall below the threshold before starting encoders Submit ViewCast 99 Advanced Operations Setting current system configuration You can set the current time date and the video standard for all encoders Figure 120 Figure 120 Current System Configuration Current System Configuration Curent Time Video Standard AUTO Y for all Encoders How 2 Y Minutes 54 Y PM Y Chan To set current system configuration 1 100 2 3 4 5 6 7
118. seseressrrressrerssrrressrereserreserereseeresrreesserreserereseerese 11 Connecine CO CNG A ENE iee E EE 12 Niagara 4100 front panel Giagram cccccccsseccccssseccceesececcesececseesecesseeceseeeeceesensecetsuneces 13 Niagara 4 100 back panel diagram sicdessstacsserasacewussiaceecnaeasaveeaiadsasroeds ese jaciccsontwddeiacodsainatins 14 Connecting the Niagara 4100 cccccssccccssecccsecccseceeesceceeceseeceeeeeeseneeeseecesaeeceseneeenees 15 Niagara 4100 EASE Me nu cccccccccsccssccseceeccsecesecsecesccseceeesseceseeeecesceaeeeseeeeeeeesaeeeeeeaeenseees 16 Nae raslo DI lt 1 ene eae ee eee nen ee ere ee eee eae ee eer eee 17 Mend Dar CONN scence secre EE AEE E 17 Niagara 4100 browser windows fIOW ccccseseccccesscceceesececeeeceeseuseceeeeeececseneeeeseuecesseneess 19 CISV SPLID sea E a E A E E O Eia 21 WS OCS o E aacesseneteacseancsacsenneasaeeecnrs 22 Easy iret me SU U Derenin ieo S E EREE 23 Connecting to an electrical power SOUFCE ssssssssesseessrerssressressreresrersrerssrreseersrereseee 23 Performing the initial Start Up sssssssesessensesreressernsrreresrrressrrreserenssreresereesseereserersseere 24 C onnectine tO an IP DetWO K cersocekieiieen a ene Sr enann em erie ae 25 Changing the network SELUINES ccosssccssesessedccidennsadsinuedanatvnceneveecedretduscsnesesessaestoecmasentes 25 ViewCast Contents BASIC ODCl ALOIS a a a a 29 Starting UDs i a N E O gael news aces Wa alent TOA 29 SH
119. ss Login The Niagara 4100 Welcome Window and menu bar appear Figure 43 Figure 43 Welcome window Niagara 4100 N s ViewCast Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out Welcome admin to Niagara 4100 This Web interface provides remote configuration and control of your Niagara 4100 encoding appliance From this Web interface you can e View or modify the Encoder settings and assign them to the front panel Preset ABC buttons e View and modify the Appliance settings e Configure System Alerts e View and modify Network Properties e Change the System Configuration settings e Manage Encoder Groups ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Viewing all encoders The Encoders window Figure 44 provides a list of all of the encoder profiles loaded on the Niagara 4100 On the home page click Encoders gt All Encoders Figure 44 Encoders window Niagara 4100 ViewCast Home Encoders Configuration Status Log Out Encoders This page allows you to configure your encoder settings You can modify existing encoders add new encoders or delete an Hy CPU 54 encoder h iaaii O Create New Encoder Niagara 4100 Total Encoders 5 Ole I F Namee MEE A 7 Streaming Edt Del O ADAPTIVE_APPLE Stopped Success o Edt De iJ ADAPTIVE_RLASH Stopped Success o Ede Del 4 FLASH Stopped Success oO Edit Del 264 MPEG Stopped Success o Edt De O WME Encoding Live o View Encoder SQ Stop All Encose D
120. ssages When the system is ready the LCD display alternates between status readouts similar to the following FHDAPTIVE_AP Storred HOHPTIVE FL Storred FLASH Storred MPEG Storred 2 Press Menu The EASE menu appears ViewCast 29 Basic Operations Shutting down Allow the Niagara 4100 to power down normally If you force the system to shut down improperly your data can be corrupted If so the next time you start the system it can take several minutes to complete startup To shut down 1 Press Menu Tab down to Shutdown System Figure 20 Figure 20 EASE menu Health St pi ELIP H Export Fi takt eiar D Ta rE rt ee if if St gk coi rte 2 Press Enter The shutdown screen appears Figure 21 Figure 21 Shutdown screen 3 Tab to Power Off System Press Enter The Power Off System screen appears Figure 22 Power off screen Power OFF System 4 Tab to Yes and press Enter The shutdown screens appear Figure 23 Shutdown screens User Shutdown Start ast Corrorat lor Niat ara 6 2 250 S14 MOLI aaa The system shuts down You can also shut down the system using the following steps 1 Briefly press Power The system stopping messages appear Figure 24 Figure 24 System stopping messages Viewlast eee After a few seconds the system powers off 30 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Starting an encoder Niagara 4100 is a single channe
121. ssing to each scenario Figure 92 De Interlace Settings De Interlace None C Bobo J Bobi Advanced Note Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video They are not used for PAL and 6 7 SECAM video The system disables Bob0O and Bob choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard Click Submit ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Audio tab Figure 93 Audio tab Video EEVGT Output DRM Audio Input Settings Audio Output Settings Source SDI Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 Volume D E Mute Audio View AllEncoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups To configure audio settings 1 Inthe Source field select an audio source from the drop down list e Disabled AES Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 AES Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 Bal Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 Digital Audio S PDIF High De SDI Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 2 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 3 Osprey 700 HD 1 SDI Input 4 Osprey 700 HD 1 Unbal Input 1 Osprey 700 HD 1 IMPORTANT The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the Niagara 4100 and your audio source 2 Drag the slider to adjust the Volume 3 Optional Click the Mute Audio checkbox to disable audio 4 Click Submit ViewCast 79 Advanced Operations Output tab Windows Media is both a storage format and a streaming format In addition to the ability to output to a file the Windows Media enc
122. ssion Wizard displays click Cancel Figure 133 Figure 133 New Session Wizard Description J Capture audio Convert a file Broadcast a ive event from attached or video devices of computer screen IV Show this dialog box at startup 112 ViewCast 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Niagara 4100 User Guide Click Properties under the top menu bar Figure 134 Figure 134 Properties tab Windows Media Encoder File view Control Tools Help g New Session gt re Properties Q Start Encodin ideo z ession properties Zoom Display Input Y Preview Click the Security tab Click Import and browse to the location of the DRM profiles on the system s hard drive Select the DRM profile you wish to import and click Open Figure 135 Figure 135 DRM Profile Input DRM Profile Look inc E DAM Profiles 1 Oo E Desktop RS esl My Documents f AG oe My Computer ate ae Fie name foot dim Places Fies of type Windows Media DRM profiles dim bd Repeat this process for each DRM profile you wish to import Exit from the Windows Media Encoder application when finished Note If the system prompts if you want to save your encoding session click No option Disconnect Remote Desktop Connection from Niagara 4100 Figure 136 Do not log out Figure 136 Disconnect Remote Desktop Magara Internet PT My Computer Internet Explorer Control Panel Help and Support 7 _
123. sting encoder are identical You must configure the audio and video settings for each encoder type Use the Video Audio Output and Security tabs to edit the settings Begin with configuring the video and audio settings then the streaming properties The streaming properties and advanced streaming settings are different for each type of encoder You have two options for for a publisher on the adaptive encoder e Apple HTTP Live Streaming e Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming The fields on the Output tab and the Security tab are different depending on the type of publisher From the Adaptive Adobe Flash Encoder Properties window Figure 61 you can set the encoder to start streaming automatically by clicking the Auto Start checkbox You can also start the encoder from this window by clicking the Start Flash Encoder link in the top right corner of the window Click Encoders gt All Encoders from the home page Then select the Edit link next to the Adaptive Adobe Flash encoder whose properties you wish to modify The system displays the Encoder Properties window for the selected encoder IMPORTANT If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window you must click Submit Otherwise all your changes will be lost Figure 61 Adaptive Adobe Flash Encoder Properties ADAPTIVE_FLASF Audio Output Security Submit Video Input Settings Video Filter Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 Restore Input SerialDigital
124. system sets this folder to D AVFiles See Exporting captured video files for instructions on saving video files to a USB device WARNING ViewCast strongly recommends you do not alter the default directory setting unless you fully understand the risk of saving your files to a directory not located on drive D If you save your files to another drive on the Niagara 4100 the system could delete the files when you use the Restore to Niagara 4100 Factory Defaults feature Only drive D on the Niagara 4100 has available storage to save your files Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity Use drives C E and F strictly for Niagara 4100 operational programs Any modifications to these drives can permanently damage your system and void your warranty A better practice would be to use a Flash Media server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive If you inadvertantly fill all available space you risk losing your stream during a streaming event 14 Enter the variant playlist file in the Filename field Note The HTTP Address that displays at the bottom of the window is a combination of the Host Address Subfolder and Filename The File System that displays at the bottom of the window is a combination of the Folder Subfolder and HTTP Address Figure 59 Transport Settings Transport Settings v Stream to HTTP Network Host Host Address http v iphone net HTTP Cache None V Max 150 Keep medi
125. t Video Input Settings Video Filter Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 v Restore Input SerialDigital v z v 500 100 Video Output Settings Brightness 20 20 0 Proportions Standard X Contrast 50 J 200 100 Size Standard 4 3 400x304 v a ia J o lo A ical Saturation 100 100 0 F Rate 29 97 v Veet De Interlace None Bobo Bobi Advanced View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups ViewCast 43 Advanced Operations Video tab Figure 53 Video tab Audio Output Security Submit Video Input Settings Video Filter Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 v Restore Input SerialDigital X v 500 100 Video Output Settings Brightness 20 y 20 0 Proportions Standard X Contrast 50 J 200 100 Size Standard 4 3 400x304 v Hue 90 r r Video Eend Gating Saturation 100 g 100 0 Frame Rate 29 97 v View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups De Interlace None Bob0 Bobi Advanced To configure video settings 1 44 In the Source field the default is Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 Note Because the Niagara 4100 is a single channel encoder you can only connect and stream one audio and video source at any given time However you can encode the same audio and video at multiple data rates and multiple formats to provide the best user experience for different viewing audiences In the Input field
126. t or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages ViewCast Corporation is not responsible for any third party license fees that may occur with the use of our products by an end user including but not limited to creating or distributing content The user is responsible for any fees the Multimedia Patent Trust may apply for creating and distributing MPEG content Warranties For complete warranty details refer to the specific warranty included with each product General warranty information includes the following Limited Warranty ViewCast warrants its hardware products against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the period of one year 12 months from date of sale Where specific warranties exist that provide more substantial coverage notwithstanding the warranty provisions herein such product warranties control and preempt or supersede the warranty provisions herein Reseller Pass Through of Standard Limited Warranties Resellers pass the ViewCast standard limited warranties for the products through to the customer without modification Any modification of a product voids the ViewCast warranties or any other existing or available warranty Corporate Contact Information ViewCast collaborates and partners with various clients to integrate products into their individual environments Niagara Technical Support Phone 972 488 7157 Fax 972 488 7111 or submit the technical support online request from the ViewC
127. ta rate and CPU usage required 5 Enter the frames per second in the Frame Rate field 6 Enter the Bitrate 7 Drag the sliders to adjust the Gamma Brightness Contrast Hue and Saturation Figure 64 Figure 73 Video Filter Settings Video Filter Settings Restore J 500 10 Gamma 0 4i ba 5 Brightness 20 Contrast 50 Hue 90 lt I lt I m ao Saturation 100 Note Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default g Click the De Interlace setting you want to apply Figure 74 Options include e None Performs no de interlacing of any kind e Bobo Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Applies motion adaptive de interlacing to all video that is not telecine Switches dynamically between the two modes as the content changes Available for NTSC video only e Bobl1 Drops the redundant fields and reassembles the video in a 24 fps progressive format Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Performs no de interlacing of video that is not telecine Available for NTSC video only e Advanced Is an algorithm for de interlacing pure video non telecine content Applies motion adaptive interlacing to all video It detects which portions of the image are still and which portions are in motion then applies different processing to each scenario 60 ViewCast
128. te Because the Niagara 4100 is a single channel encoder you can only connect and stream one audio and video source at any given time However you can encode the same audio and video at multiple data rates and multiple formats to provide the best user experience for different viewing audiences In the Input field the video input is SerialDigital The Proportions field setting is Standard square pixels for a VGA monitor In the Size field select the pixel size of the encoded video The standard sizes include Standard e Widescreen e Custom You can also specify a custom size for your video This customization is useful when you are capturing video to be played on a mobile video device that requires a non standard size for compatibility When you click Custom two additional fields appear so you can enter the exact size you want the resulting video to be Figure 63 51 Advanced Operations Figure 63 Custom fields Size CUSTOM Width 400 Height 304 Note Choosing a size larger than 1280 x 420 is not recommended due to the high data rates CPU usage required Select the Frame Rate from the dro down list 6 Drag the sliders to adjust the Gamma Brightness Contrast Hue and Saturation Figure 64 Figure 64 Video Filter Settings Video Filter Settings Restore Gamma 0 500 10 Brightness 20 J 2 o amp Contrast 50 J 200 10 Hue 90 J w 0 Saturation 100 J 10 0 Note Click
129. th the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when you operate the equipment in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and may radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area will likely cause harmful interference In this case you must correct the interference at your own expense To CATV Installer Pay special attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding It particularly specifies that you must connect the cable ground to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical WARNING Equipment installation must comply with local and national electrical codes A ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Environmental notices Product Disposal Dispose of this product in accordance with local and Information national disposal regulations if any including those regulations governing the recovery and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE ROHS Compliant ViewCast Corporation commits to compliance with the Ro HS European directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain COMPLIANT Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 95 EC the RoHS
130. the Restore button to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default 7 Click the De Interlace setting you want to apply Figure 65 Options include 52 None Performs no de interlacing of any kind BobO Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Applies motion adaptive de interlacing to all video that is not telecine Switches dynamically between the two modes as the content changes Available for NTSC video only Bob1 Drops the redundant fields and reassembles the video in a 24 fps progressive format Applies inverse telecine de interlacing to all telecine video Performs no de interlacing of video that is not telecine Available for NTSC video only Advanced Is an algorithm for de interlacing pure video non telecine content Applies motion adaptive interlacing to all video It detects which portions of the image are still and which portions are in motion then applies different processing to each scenario ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Figure 65 De Interlace settings De Interlace _ None Bobo Bob1 Advanced Note Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video They are not used for PAL and SECAM video The system disables Auto and Inverse Telecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard 8 Click Submit ViewCast 53 Advanced Operations Audio tab Figure 66 Audio tab Vi
131. the system If the system is installed in a location that does not provide physical access you can use Windows Remote Desktop Connection to access the desktop IMPORTANT When connecting to a Niagara 4100 using a remote desktop connection it is extremely important you set the Local Resources to Leave at remote computer before connecting to the system To open a remote desktop connection 1 Open the Remote Desktop Connection Figure 128 Figure 128 Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection 2 Click Options The setting tabs display 3 Click the Local Resources tab 110 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide 4 Under Remote computer sound click Leave at remote computer option from the drop down list Figure 129 Figure 129 Local Resources tab General Display Local Resources Programs Experience Remote computer sound mai a QE Leave at remote computer oa Keyboard er Apply Windows key combinations abe for example 4LT TAB In full screen mode only Local devices E Connect automatically to these local devices when logged on P to the remote computer C Disk drives Printers C Serial ports 5 Click the General tab Figure 130 6 k ViewCast Figure 130 General tab General Display Local Resources Programs Experience Logon iE E aJ Type the name of the computer or choose a computer from the drop down list
132. tion that displays in the File Name field or choose your own location for the file To choose your own personal location select the link horizontal ellipses or to the right of the File Name field and display the options Figure 77 Note By default the system sets this folder to D AVFiles with a default filename of capture xxx 63 Advanced Operations Figure 77 Save to File Location File Name default folder DAV Files capture 4v Select a folder Close ci aw D H E Ea F 4 WARNING ViewCast strongly recommends you do not alter the default directory setting unless you fully understand the risk of saving your files to a directory not located on drive D If you save your files to another drive on the Niagara 4100 the system could delete the files when you use the Restore to Niagara 4100 Factory Defaults feature Only drive D on the Niagara 4100 has available storage to save your files Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity Use drives C E and F strictly for Niagara 4100 operational programs Any modifications to these drives can permanently damage your system and void your warranty A better practice would be to use the Flash Media server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive If you inadvertantly fill all available space you risk losing your stream during a streaming event 64 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide H 264 Presets tab
133. tive Network Link ay it Submit Reset N ViewCast Configuring network cards The Niagara 4100 has two 1 Gbit network connections available on the Network Properties window Network Card s field Select the card you wish to view from the drop down menu in the Network Card s field Figure 116 to view the current properties for each card Figure 116 Network Card options Network Card s Primary NIC Description Primary NIC 96 ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Configuring the IP address Depending on your system configuration you may need to configure the IP Address Figure 117 Figure 117 IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP information IP Address 192 16 10 110 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 16 10 1 Preferred DNS Server 192 165 1 3 Alternate DNS Server 192 16 20 3 To configure IP address 1 Click the Use the following IP information checkbox 2 Enter the appropriate information in the IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server fields 3 Click Submit Configuring advanced network settings Advanced network settings provide the Niagara 4100 network name MAC Address and server IP address settings Figure 118 Figure 118 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings on H510440005 MAC Address 00 D0 C9 B0 3D 4E Primary WINS Server 19 7 16 1 4 Secondary WINS Serve
134. to start on Al Encode the encoder box Preset A e Preset A Assign a loaded encoder profile to the A button on Preset B the front panel of the Niagara 4100 Preset C Preset B Assign a loaded encoder profile to the B button on Groups the front panel of the Niagara 4100 e Preset C Assign a loaded encoder profile to the C button on the front panel of the Niagara 4100 e Groups Manage specific encoders assigned to groups Ss e Niagara 4100 Properties View details on the Machine Niagara 4100 Properties Properties of the Niagara 4100 including the Network Name Alerts Serial Number and all software versions installed Network Properties e Alerts Modify the settings for each application alert Niagara system Configuration 4100 can generate during normal operations e Network Properties View information on Niagara 4100 network properties and addresses for both NIC ports and ViewCast 17 Overview 18 View Activity Log View Alerts modify these properties System Configuration Modify the system configuration including setup for email alerts from Niagara 4100 whenever it encounters an operation error View Activity Log View all Niagara 4100 activities including the time and date for each event View Alerts View all alerts including the time and date for each alert Log Out Log out of the Niagara 4100 and return to the website login screen ViewCast Niagara 410
135. tream Users will be required to obtain a license to play the content This license contains the key to unlock the content and the rights that govern its use Note Licenses are issued by a third party license provider so you must set up an account with a third party license provider to protect your content Niagara SCX automatically detects any available DRM profiles imported on the encoding system If no DRM profiles are installed the DRM functions in Niagara SCX are disabled To enable the DRM function in Niagara SCX you must do the following Set up an account with a third party license provider and create a DRM profile Import the DRM profile using the Windows Media Encoder application included with Niagara streaming appliances or available as a free download from Microsoft Corporation http www microsoft com e Restart the unit on which Niagara SCX is installed allowing the software to auto detect and enable its DRM functions ViewCast 109 Appendix A DRM for Windows Media Importing a DRM profile If you have not already done so set up an account with a licensed provider and create a DRM profile Once you create the DRM profile you must use Windows Media Encoder to import the profile on the encoding system Windows Media Encoder is included in Niagara streaming media appliances that have Niagara SCX version 5 0 or later installed To access the desktop of the Niagara 4100 attach a keyboard a mouse and a monitor to
136. ut and DRM tabs to edit the settings If you plan to change the Windows Media capture profile use the Output tab first Changes on the Output tab can adjust other settings automatically Configure the video and audio settings then the streaming properties The streaming properties and advanced streaming settings are different for each type of encoder From the Windows Media Encoder Properties window Figure 88 you can set the encoder to start streaming automatically by enabling Auto Start You can also start this encoder from this window by clicking the Start Windows Media Encoder link at the top right corner of the window Click Encoders gt All Encoders from the home page Then select the Edit link next to the Windows Media encoder whose properties you wish to modify The system displays the Encoder Properties window for the selected encoder IMPORTANT If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window you must click Submit Otherwise all your changes will be lost Figure 88 Windows Media encoder properties Encoder Properties DR Submit Video Input Settings Source Osprey 700 HD Video Device 1 Input SerialDigital A T m Video Output Settings Proportions Standard Wii Audio Output Video Filter Settings Brightness 20 O0 Contrast Size CIF 960x540 Hue Saturation De Interlace None Bobo Bobi Advanced View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups 76
137. when the appliance detects that a video source is connected to one of its video inputs Note This light only illuminates when you start an encoder Indicates that another user is accessing the appliance across the network from a computer Indicates that an application alert has occurred When an encoder profile is assigned to one of these buttons press the assigned button and then Stream to start the encoder Press the assigned button and then Stop to stop the encoder ViewCast 13 Overview Niagara 4100 back panel diagram Refer to Figure 3 for all the connectors and other components of the Niagara 4100 back panel Figure 3 Niagara 4100 back panel connect an XLR microphone to the balanced audio input Receives high definition SDI video to the unit This SDI input allows professional grade video connections C Transmits high definition SDI video from the unit Left right XLR connector for balanced audio sources XLR connectors are used by professional audio engineers and are found on high end audio and video playback equipment Note A microphone preamplifier or mixer with XLR preamp functions is required to Digital AES audio 1 Digital AES audio 2 Left right RCA connectors for unbalanced audio sources Provides system power Connects USB control devices such as a memory card USB memory device keyboard and mouse Use this auxiliary VGA output port to connect an external VGA monitor so you can view the
138. which is useful for high definition footage and for high motion footage Increasing MotionEstimationRange significantly slows down encoding MotionEstimationSubPelQuality This value controls the subpixel motion estimation quality Higher numbers are better Levels 1 through 5 simply control the subpixel refinement strength Level 6 enables RDO for mode decision and level 8 enables RDO for motion vectors and intra prediction modes RDO levels are significantly slower than the previous levels O fullpel only not recommended 1 QPel SAD 1 iteration 2 QPel SATD 2 iterations 3 HPel on MB then QPel 4 Always QOPel 5 Multi QPel bime 6 RD on I P frames 7 RD onall frames 8 RD refinement on I P frames 9 RD refinement on all frames 10 QP RD requires trellis 2 aq mode gt 0 QuantizerMax The default setting is 31 This value sets the maximum for the quantizer 51 is the highest quantizer available for use in the H 264 specification and is very low quality IMPORTANT For low bit rates you want to keep constant it is ViewCast 125 Appendix B H 264 Advanced Settings Setting QuantizerMaxDiffBetweenFrames Explanation recommended that you use the default setting of 51 and not 31 This value determines the maximum change quantizer between two frames The purpose is to reduce the possibility of any large quality jumps in the output video It is better to slow t
139. x to disable audio Click Submit ViewCast Niagara 4100 User Guide Output tab You need Adobe Flash Media Server 3 5 or greater to stream Flash H 264 Figure 76 Output tab Video Audio H 264 Presets Submit Server Settings Output To File Enable Streaming Save to file Create unique filename Server Address File Name default folder Stream Name D AVFiles capture flv Ki Server Type Server Without Password User Name Password Embed System Time as Timecode Frame Interval 1 View All Encoders Delete This Encoder Manage Groups To configure output settings 1 2 10 ViewCast Click the Enable Streaming checkbox to enable live Flash streaming Enter the proper IP address in the Server Address field Enter the Stream Name Click the Server Type from the drop down list Options are available for streaming directly to Akamai and Limelight CDNs Enter the User Name and Password Optional Enable Embed System Time as Timecode Optional Click the Frame Interval from the drop down list Enable Save to File to save the encoded content to a file Each time you start this encoder the system overwrites the previous file Note You must enable either Enable Streaming or Save to File If both Enable Streaming and Save to File are disabled the encoder will not start and an error is generated Enable Create unique file to create a file that the system does not overwrite Accept the default loca

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