ViewCast 40-03319-01-B User's Manual
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1. These RCA connectors i provide left and right stereo inputs anit EG You will find RCA connectors standard Right consumer stereo audio connections on most video players and video cameras Left ah br Fami Te ha tatt Figure 1 Niagara 9100 Back Panel O Connect to an IP Network RJ 45 Ethernet connector D on Figure 1 The Niagara 9100 provides two network connections Use either the primary or secondary jack or both to connect to your IP network The network settings default to dynamically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network For most network environments you do not need to modify these default settings If the system does not find a DHCP server or it remains unavailable on the network it assigns its own IP address Once connected to a network you should be able to access the built in web server by browsing to the unique machine name the serial number located on the bottom of the appliance You may also set the IP address through the web interface If you do not have a DHCP network or you cannot connect to the appliance through its DNS name then you can connect a monitor to the VGA port C on Figure 1 and a mouse and keyboard directly to the USB ports B on Figure 1 The appliance has a Microsoft Windows 7 desktop First Start Setup The first time you power on the appliance the system takes a few moments to boot up 1 Check to ensure that you connect all devices power2. the system displays the Welcome window and menu bar Trae NE AY Oa ViewCast Niagara 9100 Series Welcome admin to Niagara 9100 Series es i This Web interface provides remote configuration and control of your Niagara 9100 Series 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 9 To create an encoder profile from the menu bar click Encoders gt All Encoders This example demonstrates how to create a Microsoft Windows Media encoder Niagara 9100 Series N 9 ViewCast Encoders This page allows you to configure your encoder settings You can modify existing encoders add new encoders or delete an CPU 01 existing encoder eS Create New Encoder View Encoder Groups Save see m ANN r 9 ViewCast Create New Encoder Create a new Encoder on the Niagara 9100 Series 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 Encoder Type Adaptive Live Streaming Encoder Encoder Name Publisher Apple HTTP Live Streaming d Create New Encoder View All Encoders Continued on back 2011 ViewCast Corp
3. Niagara 9100 Quick Start Guide ok i WY ViewCast Niagara 9100 N Viewost Congratulations on the purchase of your new Niagara 9100 system The following steps in this Quick Start Guide will help you set up and configure your new streaming media system so you can begin stream ing or capturing video as quickly as possible The Niagara web interface allows quick and easy access to its operational features You must modify any advanced setup options of the encoders through this interface before running an encoder session Complete the following steps to begin operating the Niagara 9100 Connect to an electrical power source AC power connector for 120 240 volts AC 50 60 Hz A on Figure 1 Plug the power cable included with your system into this connector and plug the opposite end into an AC power source Connect Video and Audio Sources Video and audio inputs will vary between Niagara 9100 models The inputs may be combinations of the following connections E on Figure 1 Analog Video Composite BNC Input A BNC to RCA adapter connects a com posite RCA video source to the BNC connector Digital Video SDI Video Input The high definition and standard definition serial digital interface SDI is a professional video input that may include embedded audio SDI uses a COAX cable with a BNC connector Analog Audio Unbalanced Audio Input These connections are provided ona breakout cable
4. cords video and audio sources etc to the Niagara 9100 2 Remove the front panel from the Niagara 9100 Press in the release button J on Figure 2 and gently pull the panel toward you 3 Press Power P on Figure 2 to start the Niagara 9100 4 From a separate computer on the same network as the Niagara system launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the serial number or IP address of your system in the address bar The serial number is located on the bottom or the side of the system in the format fexXXXxxxx 5 Click in the User Name field and enter admin as the user name Then click in the Password field and enter admin as the password Finally click Log In or press Enter R gt User Name Password Version 6 5 269 0 SKU 92 00434 01 6 The first time you start the Niagara 9100 and log in the system prompts you for the date time and video standard You may accept the default date time and video standard or select your own options then click Submit Welcome to Niagara 9100 Series Please confirm your system configuration Dr the comeuter name will require 2 system reboct Hour 3 _ Minutes 31_ PM Current Date 10 28 2011 Video Standard JAUTO for all Encoders 7 The Admin Log In window may reappear once you submit the date time and video standard fields You must enter User Name and Password again 8 This time when you enter your valid user name and password
5. gers 1280x720 resolution 2Mbps tots Bitrate max 30fps VC 1 video codec v Enable Pull Pull from Port 7007 Nete Unique port mute must De assigned for esch encoder thet ix started E Enable Push Server Publishing Point _ Enable Scripting 16 If not desired clear the Save to File check box Click Submit 17 When the Operation Successful window appears click OK Test this streaming profile from the Encoders window by clicking the red circle in the Streaming column for this encoder profile 18 Open Windows Media Player from your desktop Position the cursor to the left of this option right click and select File gt Open URL 19 Enter the serial number and the port number in the format http fennnnnnnn pppp in the Open URL window Press Enter Your streaming video from the system displays in the Windows Media Player window Figure 2 Niagara 9100 Front Panel ViewCast Use the guide above Figure 2 to familiarize yourself with the front panel controls of the Niagara 9100 A LCD display e The LCD display shows the system and allows you to perform basic functions B Cancel button e Press this button to cancel a system menu action C Enter button e Press this button to accept a system menu action D Direction buttons e Use these buttons to maneuver through the system menu see the user guide for more information E LED light e The LED light illuminates when you press the UID unit identifie
6. oration ViewCast Niagara and design are registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Product specifications and availability may change without notice US Canada 800 250 6622 Europe Middle East Africa 44 1256 345610 Asia Pacifice 852 2251 8778 Conta ct Vi ewCast Tec h n i Cal S u ppo rt at su p port viewcast com 40 03319 01 B Niagara 9100 Quick Start Guide SS N ae ViewCast First Start Setup continued 11 Select Windows Media Encoder Driver from the drop down menu in the Encoder Type field Tars N 9 ViewCast Niagata 9100 Series code onfiguratior D Home En rs C n Create New Encoder eate a ne coder on the Niagal eres Enter a un n be cloned from an existing one to create similar Encoders m Status Log Out View All Encoders 12 Enter a name for the encoder and then click Create New Encoder 13 Click the Video tab and select the appropriate input setting 14 Click the Audio tab and select the appropriate audio source 15 Click the Output tab and click the Enable Pull check box In the Pull from Port field enter port 7007 gt Traa ANN T9 ViewCast Niagara 9100 Series Server Settings put To File Windows Media Capture Profiles V Save to file Index the file File Name default folder Create unique filename Ne
7. power supplied to the system 2011 ViewCast Corporation ViewCast Niagara and design are registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Product specifications and availability may change without notice US Canada 800 540 4119 Europe Middle East Africa 44 1256 345610 Asia Pacifice 852 2251 8778 Contact ViewCast Technical Support at support viewcast com 40 03319 01 B
8. r button on the rear of the chassis This function is for easy system location in large stack configurations F LAN indicator lights e These indicators flash when there is network activity G SATA indicator light e This indicator light flashes when there is SATA and or USB port activity H Power indicator light e This light indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating Lock e This locks the cover on the Niagara 9100 Key is included Release button e Press this button in and gently pull the panel toward you to release the front cover from the Niagara 9100 Hard drive bay e Stores the hard drives e Pull the level toward you to release the bay USB ports e Allows the export of files to USB storage devices installing updates or firmware or connecting USB devices UID button e Press this button to illuminate the LED on both the front and rear of the machine The LED remains lit until you push the button on the second time UID LED light e Fast blinking red fan failure e Slow blinking red power failure Solid red CPU overheat Solid blue Local UID button depressed Blinking blue IPMI activated UID Reset button e Press this button to reboot the system Power button e Press this button once to turn power on or off to the server system e Turning off system power removes the main power but keeps standby
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