GoStream® Series User Guide
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GoStream Series User Guide Contents Before You Begin ................................................................................................................ 1 Product description.......................................................................................................................... 1 Audience .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Conventions for this guide ......................
Contents Basic Operations ............................................................................................................... 29 Starting up...................................................................................................................................... 29 Shutting down ................................................................................................................................ 30 Starting an encoder........................................................
GoStream Series User Guide AVI encoder with analog inputs ..................................................................................................... 84 Video tab ................................................................................................................................. 85 Audio tab ................................................................................................................................. 87 Output tab ...................................................
Contents Audio tab ............................................................................................................................... 146 Output tab ............................................................................................................................. 147 MPEG4 encoder with digital inputs ............................................................................................. 149 Video tab .............................................................................
GoStream Series User Guide Configuring email/SMTP settings .......................................................................................... 192 Configuring default directory setting .................................................................................... 193 Setting CPU thresholds .......................................................................................................... 194 Restore Niagara factory defaults................................................................
Contents Appendix C: Mapped Network Drive Setup ................................................................... 231 Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) ..................................................................... 239 Encoder menu .............................................................................................................................. 240 Encoder start .........................................................................................................................
GoStream Series User Guide Before You Begin Thank you for purchasing the GoStream streaming media system. The GoStream is a powerful, compact streaming system for houses of worship, broadcasters, boardroom, government, network service providers and education institutions. The GoStream has enhanced audio features for adaptive and nonadaptive encoders. For the latest ViewCast product information and news, visit www.viewcast.com.
Before You Begin Audience The audience for this publication includes anyone who uses or administers the GoStream system. They should have a basic technical understanding of streaming media. This user guide provides information on the GoStream system only. Conventions for this guide This guide uses the following document conventions to help you identify different types of information. Convention Bold text Note: IMPORTANT! 2 Description Characters to enter when referenced in a procedure.
GoStream Series User Guide Rack mount safety instructions Operating Temperature The operating ambient temperature of a rack environment may be greater than room ambient if installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly. Therefore, you should install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature of 40° C. Reduced Air Flow You must not compromise the airflow required for safe equipment operation when you install the equipment in a rack.
Before You Begin 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 GoStream series complies with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
GoStream Series User Guide Installing additional software Niagara systems 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.
Before You Begin Environmental notices Product Disposal Information: Dispose of this product in accordance with local and national disposal regulations (if any) including those regulations governing the recovery and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
GoStream Series User Guide Warnings Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this system. Do not attempt to open the case of the system. If you do so, you incur a high risk of electrical shock that may cause damage to the system or personal physical injury or death to you and/or others. No userserviceable parts exist inside the system. If you open the system case or make unauthorized changes to the case, ViewCast voids your warranty.
Before You Begin Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. You must have authorized personnel only service any damaged system.
GoStream Series User Guide Overview Before you can use your GoStream series streaming media system, you first need to set up and configure it. This chapter is dedicated to providing you with the details and step-by-step instructions you need to make your installation as quick-and-easy as possible.
Overview Install overview You must complete the following primary tasks to install the Niagara system: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Address and comply with all prerequisites. Connect the Niagara system using its power source. Connect the video source (camera or video recorder) to the system. Connect the system to an IP network. Configure the Niagara system.
GoStream Series User Guide System requirements Ensure your computer meets the following system requirements.
Overview GoStream series front panel You should familiarize yourself with the front panel controls for the GoStream series. Remove the front panel to access additional functionality such as USB ports and the power button. Figure 2 and the table below illustrate the buttons and lights that constitute the front panel functions. Figure 2. GoStream series front panel A. B. C. USB port to allow the export of files to USB storage devices, installing updates or firmware, or connecting USB devices.
GoStream Series User Guide M. N. O. ViewCast alarms recorded. Press Enter to clear these alarms from the log. Allows headphones to be connected to the system for audio monitoring. Indicates audio input presence. Controls the audio level on the headphones.
Overview GoStream series back panel Figure 3 illustrates all connectors and other components of the GoStream series back panel. The connectors vary depending on the Osprey capture card installed. Figure 3 depicts the GoStream Sa model. Figure 3. GoStream Sa model back panel A. Ethernet port for connecting to your network. B. USB5 and USB4 let you connect USB control devices, such as a USB memory device, keyboard, and mouse. C. Ethernet port for connecting to your network. D.
GoStream Series User Guide O. Power input P. Video and audio inputs – These inputs will vary depending on the GoStream model. Connecting the system The following steps refer to a direct connection to the GoStream series systems only. To connect the system: 1. Connect the appropriate video and audio connectors (items M, N and P on Figure 3). 2. Connect the power adaptor (item O on Figure 3. 3. Attach the system to the network input (items A, C, or D on Figure 3). 4. Press Power (item J on Figure 2).
Overview GoStream system menu The GoStream system 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 system. You use the Up and Down arrow buttons to navigate through the different functions on the system menu. Figure 4. System menu Encode Access Health Setup System Export Files Shutdown System 16 Start an encoding session. Stop an encoding session.
GoStream Series User Guide GoStream series home page The home page (Figure 5) is the first page presented 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 of the Niagara system. Figure 5. Series home page Menu bar commands The home page menu bar allows you to use the commands described in the table below.
Overview Menu Configuration Command Function Status Maintenance Log Out 18 Machine Properties – View details on the machine properties including the network name, serial number, and all software versions installed. Alerts – Modify the settings to control how the system manages application alerts that occur during normal operations or streaming. Network Properties – View information on the network properties and addresses for both NIC ports and modify these properties.
GoStream Series User Guide GoStream series browser windows flow Figure 6 shows the interrelationship and flow of the available configuration windows you may use to configure the GoStream system. Figure 6.
GoStream Series User Guide Easy Setup You use two interfaces to operate your GoStream system: Front panel LCD display and buttons Web interface through Niagara SCX® management software Most of the basic operations can be performed from the front panel of the system. You should perform most setup and operations by accessing the web interface from a computer that resides on the same network as your GoStream.
GoStream Series User Guide Web interface The web interface presents a logical flow of configuration information for the encoding system.
Easy Setup Easy first time set up You should read all instructions, notices, and warnings in the Before You Begin section before getting started with your new GoStream system 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 system for assistance in obtaining any missing or replacement parts.
GoStream Series User Guide Performing the initial startup The steps in the following table refer to a direct connection to the GoStream series systems only. To perform the initial startup: 1. Ensure that you connect all devices (power cords, cables, audio/video sources, etc.) to the system. 2. Press Power on the front panel to start the GoStream system. The LCD readout displays the initializing messages (Figure 7). Figure 7.
Easy Setup 13. 14. 15. Press Stream to move to the Minute field. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to increment the numerical value of the minute. Press Enter to set the format. The confirmation screen displays confirming you have successfully set up your system. Figure 10. Confirmation screen 16. Press Enter to exit the setup menu and reboot the system. The following screen displays (Figure 11). Figure 11.
GoStream Series User Guide Changing the network settings For most networks, it is not necessary to modify the default settings. However, if you wish to assign a static IP address to the system’s Network Interface Cards (NICs), you may change the network setting using the front panel menu. To change the network settings: 1. Press Menu. The system menu displays. 2. Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to select the Setup System option. 3. Press Enter. The setup menu displays (Figure 12). Figure 12.
Easy Setup 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. 10. 11. Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to select DHCP On/Off. Press Enter. The enable DHCP screen displays (Figure 17). Figure 17. Enable DHCP screen 12. 13. Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to select Yes. Press Enter. The confirmation screen displays (Figure 18). Figure 18. Confirmation screen 14. 15. 16. 17.
GoStream Series User Guide 24. Press Enter. The gateway address screen displays (Figure 21). Figure 21. Gateway address screen 25. 26. 27. 28. ViewCast Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to change the numeric value. Press Stream to move to the next field. Press Enter. The screen with the network settings displays. Press Menu to return to the system menu.
GoStream Series User Guide Basic Operations You may customize your encoder settings and assign specific encoder profiles using the touch panel. Starting up If this is the first time you are using the system, refer to the Easy Setup section before continuing. To start up: 1. Press Power. The LCD readout displays the initializing messages. After the system powers up for the first time, the Welcome displays: 2. ViewCast Press Power. The system menu displays.
Easy Setup Shutting down Allow the GoStream system to power down normally. If you force the system to shut down improperly, your data can become 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 22). Figure 22. System menu 2. Press Enter. The shutdown screen appears (Figure 23). Figure 23. Shutdown screen 3. Touch or drag the Up and Down slider to Power Off System. Press Enter.
GoStream Series User Guide Starting an encoder The GoStream system is a dual-channel encoder. 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 Microsoft® Windows Media at full resolution at 1500 kbps and at the same time stream Adobe® Flash® at CIF resolution at 500 kbps. The LCD screen displays a list of available encoder profiles you can use and the status of each.
Easy Setup 7. If you press a Preset button and no encoder groups are assigned to this button, the no encoders screen appears (Figure 29). Figure 29. No encoders screen Press Enter. The assign an encoder screen appears (Figure 30). Figure 30. Assign an encoders screen Note: You must define encoder groups before you can assign them to a Preset button. 8. 9. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons and select Yes. Press Enter. The select group screen appears (Figure 31). Figure 31. Select group screen 10.
GoStream Series User Guide Checking CPU usage When the system 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 80 %, you may start another encoder depending on the complexity of the profile without adversely affecting system performance. To check CPU usage: 1. Press Menu. The system menu appears. 2.
Easy Setup Stopping an encoder To stop an encoder: 1. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to highlight the encoder you wish to stop. 2. Press Stop. The encoder screen appears (Figure 36) showing the status of each encoder. Figure 36. Encoder screen 3. 4. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to select the encoder you want to terminate. Press Stop. The stopping screen appears (Figure 37). Figure 37. Stopping screen 5. 34 Press Menu. The system menu appears.
GoStream Series User Guide Connecting an external storage device The GoStream has one USB port on the front panel and six on the back panel. You can connect almost any standard USB device to any of these ports. You can then export any audiovisual files you may have created on the system’s local storage drive. The local storage drive is drive D when you use the Save to File setting from the web interface.
Easy Setup 7. Press Enter. The select folder screen appears (Figure 41). Figure 41. Select folder screen Then the source file screen appears (Figure 42). Figure 42. Source file screen Note: The file name on this screen is for instructional purposes only. 8. Press the Up or Down arrow buttons to select the desired file for export. Note: You can only select the USB root as a destination. 9. Press Enter. The exporting screens appear (Figure 43). Figure 43.
GoStream Series User Guide Web Interface The GoStream 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 the system. The web interface does not require software and works with any computer that has a current web browser, including Microsoft Windows®, Macintosh®, and Linux® machines. For the best user experience, ViewCast recommends Internet Explorer.
Basic Operations 4. Press Enter. The Admin Log In window displays (Figure 47). Figure 47. Admin Log In window Note: The version and SKU fields display the current numbers for your system. 5. Type the User Name and Password. IMPORTANT! The setting to log in for the first time, defaults to the user name admin and password admin. 6. Press Log In. The GoStream Welcome window and menu bar appear (Figure 48). Figure 48.
GoStream Series User Guide Registering your product You have 30 days to register your product when you first activate the system. A reminder displays at the bottom of the Home and Encoders pages. You can register your system using three different methods: Product Registration page ViewCast website ViewCast Support help desk (Call 972-488-7157 and provide the serial number and SKU.) To register online: 1. Access the Product Registration page: Click Maintenance Product Registration.
Basic Operations To register at viewcast.com: 1. Access the Product Registration page: Click Maintenance Product Registration. The Product Registration page displays (Figure 49). Note: The default is Register the product online. 2. Click Register the product on another computer or over the phone. Figure 50. Product registration 3. 4. 40 Copy the registration URL. From another computer, open a browser and paste the URL into the address bar.
GoStream Series User Guide 5. Enter your name and contact information in the spaces provided. Figure 51. Contact information 6. Select the type of product. The serial number and SKU are automatically populated. Figure 52. Product information 7. ViewCast Click Submit. After a few seconds, a confirmation message displays.
Basic Operations Connecting to an IP network The GoStream systems have three 1 Gbit network interface ports. The network settings for these ports 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, the system assigns its own IP address. Note: If you are not familiar with network protocols, contact your network administrator for assistance.
GoStream Series User Guide 7. 8. ViewCast Click Create New Encoder. The steps for configuring the encoder vary according to the inputs. Follow the steps for the desired inputs referring to the information for that encoder.
Basic Operations Viewing all encoders The Encoders window provides a list of the encoders loaded on the GoStream series system. On the home page, click Encoders All Encoders. Figure 55. Encoders window 44 A. Click this link to edit the encoder properties, streaming settings, and advanced streaming settings. B. Click this link to delete an encoder from the list. C. Displays the encoder type (for example the Flash icon D. Displays the name you assigned to the encoder. E.
GoStream Series User Guide Starting an encoder To start an encoder, on the home page click Encoders All Encoders. To start an encoder: 1. Click the red circle (stopped) icon (Figure 56) in the Streaming column for the encoder you want to start streaming. Figure 56. Stopped icon Messages appear detailing the encoder start progress (Figure 57). Figure 57.
Basic Operations 2. The Encoders window appears with the encoder status updated and the streaming indicator changes to a blue circle Started icon (Figure 58). Figure 58. Encoders window Stopping an encoder To stop an encoder, on the home page click Encoders All Encoders. To stop an encoder: 1. Click the blue circle (started) icon of the encoder you wish to stop streaming (Figure 59). Figure 59. Started icon Messages appear detailing the encoder stop progress (Figure 60). Figure 60.
GoStream Series User Guide The Encoders window appears with the encoder status updated to reflect the Stopped mode and the streaming indicator changes to a red circle Stopped icon (Figure 61). Figure 61. Encoders window Connecting an external storage device The GoStream series systems have one USB port on the front panel and six on the back panel. You can connect almost any standard USB device to any of these ports.
GoStream Series User Guide Analog Inputs The GoStream system includes a web interface, which allows you to access the advanced system settings. The web interface also provides detailed settings and controls over the encoder profiles installed on the system. The web interface works with any computer that has a current web browser (Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox), including Windows®, Macintosh®, and Linux® machines. For the best user experience, ViewCast recommends Internet Explorer.
Analog Inputs Adaptive Apple HTTP Live streaming encoder with analog inputs To create an adaptive encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Adaptive Live Streaming Encoder Encoder Name field Publisher = Apple HTTP Live Streaming. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical. You must configure the video and audio settings for each encoder type.
GoStream Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for an Adaptive Apple HTTP live streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 63. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. Note: When SimulStream is enabled, you may use the same input source in another encoding profile.
Analog Inputs 4. 5. 6. Enter the seconds for the GOP/Segment Length. In the adaptive encoder video stream table, indicate which stream the player will use first (see Adaptive encoder video stream table). Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 65). Figure 65. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default. 7. Click the De-Interlace setting you want to apply (Figure 66).
GoStream Series User Guide 8. 9. Select Add Statistics to overlay video statistics within the video stream for diagnostic purposes. Click Save Settings. Adaptive encoder video stream table The adaptive encoder video stream table (Figure 67) contains five default streams. You can add a new stream, edit, delete, disable, and set which stream the player will use first. You can sort each column by clicking on the column heading.
Analog Inputs Figure 68. Additional functions 54 Edit Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Del Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.” Initial Click this link to have the player use this stream first. The settings for the initial stream appear in bold.
GoStream Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for an Adaptive Apple encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 69. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Analog Inputs Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog input settings for an Adaptive Apple encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 70. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Enable Stream to Network Host. CAUTION! Simultaneously publishing to server and file system increases CPU usage. 2. Select the Host Address. Note: When you select ftp://, the Passive FTP Mode displays.
GoStream Series User Guide 10. Accept the default location that displays in the Folder 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 Folder field to display the options. Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles. Figure 71. Select a folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity.
Analog Inputs H.264 Presets tab These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations (Figure 72). Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Refer to Appendix B for suggested values for the type of video you are streaming. Use the following table to configure the H.264 analog presets for an Adaptive Apple encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 72. H.264 Presets tab To configure H.264 presets: 1.
GoStream Series User Guide Adaptive Adobe Flash Dynamic streaming encoder with analog inputs To create an adaptive encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Adaptive Adobe Flash Encoder Name field Publisher = Adaptive Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical. You must configure the video and audio settings for each encoder type.
Analog Inputs Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash dynamic streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 74. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. Note: When SimulStream is enabled, you may use the same input source in another encoding profile.
GoStream Series User Guide 6. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 76). Figure 76. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default. 7. Click the De-Interlace setting you want to apply (Figure 77). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video.
Analog Inputs 11. the Frame Interval field. 0=disabled The range is 1 to 30 frames. Click Save Settings. Encoder video stream table The adaptive encoder video stream table (Figure 78) contains five default streams. You can add a new stream, edit, delete, disable, and set which stream the player will use first. You can sort each column by clicking on the column heading. The system validates the stream settings according to the capabilities of your Niagara system. Figure 78. Encoder video stream table A.
GoStream Series User Guide Figure 79. Additional functions Edit Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Del Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.
Analog Inputs Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash dynamic streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 80. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
GoStream Series User Guide Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash dynamic streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 81. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Select Stream to Flash Media Server. CAUTION! Simultaneously publishing to server and file system increases CPU usage. 2. Enter the destination FMS Address.
Analog Inputs 5. Accept the default location that displays in the Folder 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 Folder field and display the options (Figure 82). Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles. See Export to USB drive for instructions on saving video files to a USB storage device. Figure 82. Select a folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D.
GoStream Series User Guide H.264 Presets These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations (Figure 83). Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Refer to Appendix B for suggested values for the type of video you are streaming. Use the following table to configure the H.264 analog presets for an Adaptive Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 83. H.264 Presets tab To configure H.
Analog Inputs Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder with analog inputs To create an adaptive encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Adaptive Live Streaming Encoder Encoder Name field Publisher = Microsoft IIS7 Smooth Streaming. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical. You must configure the video and audio settings for each encoder type.
GoStream Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 85. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. Note: When SimulStream is enabled, you may use the same input source in another encoding profile.
Analog Inputs 5. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 87). Figure 87. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default. 6. Click the De-Interlace setting you want to apply (Figure 88). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video. – Applies motion adaptive de-interlacing to all video that is not telecine.
GoStream Series User Guide Adaptive encoder video stream table The adaptive encoder video stream table (Figure 89) contains five default streams. You can add a new stream, edit, delete, disable, and set which stream the player will use first. You can sort each column by clicking on the column heading. The system validates the stream settings according to the capabilities of your Niagara system. Figure 89. Adaptive encoder video stream table A. The table displays five streams at a time.
Analog Inputs Figure 90. Additional functions 72 Edit Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Del Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.
GoStream Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 91. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Analog Inputs Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 92. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Select Publish to IIS Host. 2. Enter the destination Host Address. Note: The Stream Path that displays is a combination of the host address and the publish point. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 74 Enter the Publish Point.
GoStream Series User Guide instructions on saving video files to a USB storage device. Figure 93. Select a folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity. A better practice would be to use a remote file server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive. If you fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event.
Analog Inputs H.264 Presets These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations (Figure 94). Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Refer to Appendix B for suggested values for the type of video you are streaming. Use the following table to configure the H.264 analog presets for a Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 94. H.264 Presets tab To configure H.
GoStream Series User Guide Adobe Flash H.264 encoder with analog inputs To create an encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Flash Encoder Driver Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps 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, Output, and H.264 Presets tabs to edit the settings.
Analog Inputs Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 96. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. Note: When SimulStream is enabled, you may use the same input source in another encoding profile.
GoStream Series User Guide 6. 7. Enter the Bitrate. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 98). Figure 98. Video Filter Settings Note: Click the Restore button to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default. 8. Click the De-Interlace setting you want to apply (Figure 99). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video.
Analog Inputs Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 100. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the source connected on the back of the system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 80 Select the Overlay Closed Caption check box to enable overlay closed captions.
GoStream Series User Guide Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 101. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Select Enable Streaming to enable live Flash streaming. 2. Enter the proper IP address in the Server Address field. 3. Enter the Stream Name. 4. Select the Authentication Type from the drop-down list.
Analog Inputs Figure 102. Select a folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity. A better practice would be to use the streaming server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive. If you fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event. 11. 82 Click Save Settings.
GoStream Series User Guide H.264 Presets These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations (Figure 103). Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Refer to Appendix B for suggested values for the type of video you are streaming. Use the following table to configure the H.264 analog presets for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 103. H.264 Presets tab To configure H.264 presets: 1.
Analog Inputs AVI encoder with analog inputs To create an encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = AVI Encoder Driver Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps 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, and Output tabs to edit the settings.
GoStream Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 105. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. Note: When SimulStream is enabled, you may use the same input source in another encoding profile.
Analog Inputs 6. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 107). Figure 107. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default. 7. Click the De-Interlace setting you want to apply (Figure 108). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video. – Applies motion adaptive de-interlacing to all video that is not telecine.
GoStream Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 109. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your video source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ViewCast Select the Overlay Closed Caption check box to enable overlay closed captions.
Analog Inputs Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 110. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. You can: Use the default setting, Save to File, to save the encoded content to a file. Each time you start this encoder, the system overwrites the previous file. Click Create unique file to create a file that the system does not overwrite. 2.
GoStream Series User Guide Figure 111. Select a folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity. A better practice would be to use the streaming server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive. If you fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event. 3. ViewCast Click Save Settings.
Analog Inputs MPEG4 encoder with analog inputs To create an encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = MPEG4 Encoder Driver Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps 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, and Output tabs to edit the settings.
GoStream Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 113. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. Note: When SimulStream is enabled, you may use the same input source in another encoding profile.
Analog Inputs Standard proportion and CIF size are set to Video Device 1.1 while encoders capturing at Standard proportion but QCIF resolution are set to Video Device 1.2. 4. Click the type of Video Encoder for Internet video, mobile phones, set top boxes, and create media files for other MPEG-4 compatible devices such as iPods according to the Motion Picture Expert Group (MPEG) types (refer to Table 1 and Table 2). IMPORTANT! Choose the container type (MP4, TS, 3GP, and 3G2) on the Output tab.
GoStream Series User Guide are still and which portions are in motion then applies different processing to each scenario. Figure 116. De-Interlace settings 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 connect the PAL or SECAM video standard. 10. ViewCast Click Save Settings.
Analog Inputs Table 1. MPEG encoder and container descriptions 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.
GoStream Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 117. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. 2. Select the Overlay Closed Caption check box to enable overlay closed captions. Field 1 CC 1 is the default setting. 3. Click the Audio Format. 4. Click the Audio Type.
Analog Inputs Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: This tab is dynamic depending upon which encoder you select on the Video tab. The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 118. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Select Enable Streaming to stream your audiovisual content via RTSP. 2. Set the appropriate streaming properties. Note: The default settings will enable multicast streaming.
GoStream Series User Guide 5. 6. Select 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 (Figure 119). To choose your own personal location select the link (horizontal ellipses or … ) to the right of the File Name field and display the options. Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles with a default file name of capture.mp4. Figure 119.
Analog Inputs H.264 Presets tab Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Use the following table to configure the H.264 presets analog input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 120. H.264 Presets tab To configure H.264 presets: 1. Click Edit next to the property you want to modify. IMPORTANT! These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations. Refer to the H.
GoStream Series User Guide MPEG-4 Presets tab Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Use the following table to configure the MPEG-4 presets analog input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 121. MPEG-4 Presets tab To configure MPEG-4 presets: 1. Click Edit next to the property you want to modify. IMPORTANT! These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations.
Analog Inputs MPEG-2 Presets tab Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Use the following table to configure the MPEG-2 presets analog input settings for an MPEG2 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 122. MPEG-2 Presets tab To configure MPEG-2 presets: 1. Click Edit next to the property you want to modify. IMPORTANT! These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations. Refer to the H.
GoStream Series User Guide Microsoft Windows Media encoder with analog inputs To create an encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Microsoft Windows Media Encoder Driver Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps 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, Output, and DRM tabs to edit the settings.
Analog Inputs Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for a Windows Media encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 124. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. Note: When SimulStream is enabled, you may use the same input source in another encoding profile.
GoStream Series User Guide also use the same Video and Audio Source settings. 4. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation. Figure 126. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of each filter to return the setting to the default. 5. Click the De-Interlace settings you want to apply (Figure 127). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video.
Analog Inputs Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for a Windows Media encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 128. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. 2. Select the Overlay Closed Caption check box to enable overlay closed captions. Field 1 CC 1 is the default setting. 3. Select the Embedded Closed Caption to embed the closed captions. 4.
GoStream Series User Guide 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 encoder 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. Some Windows Media Capture Profiles have pre-defined video resolutions and input selections.
Analog Inputs Figure 129. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Click on a Windows Media Capture Profile from the drop-down list. Note: When you select ATT UVERSE PEG from the drop-down list, the Pixel Aspect Ratio field displays (Figure 130). Select the Pixel Aspect Ratio from the drop-down list. Figure 130. Pixel Aspect Ratio field 2. 3. 4. Select Enable Pull. Enter a port number that the server will use to pull the stream from the GoStream system. Select Enable Push.
GoStream Series User Guide 11. You can either: Select Save to File to save the encoded content to a file. Each time you start this encoder, the system overwrites the previous file. Select Index the file to drag the slider to any point in your video capture. Select Create unique file to create a file that the system does not overwrite. 12. Accept the default location that displays in the File Name field or choose your own location for the file.
Analog Inputs 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 132).
GoStream Series User Guide Digital Inputs The GoStream system includes a web interface, which allows you to access the advanced system settings. The web interface also provides detailed settings and controls over the encoder profiles installed on the system. The web interface works with any computer that has a current web browser (Internet Explorer and Firefox), including Windows®, Macintosh®, and Linux® machines. For the best user experience, ViewCast recommends Internet Explorer.
Digital Inputs Adaptive Apple HTTP encoder with digital inputs To create an adaptive encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Adaptive Live Streaming Encoder Encoder Name field Publisher = Apple HTTP Live Streaming. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps 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, Output, and H.
GoStream Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an Adaptive Apple HTTP encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 134. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. 2. The Input field setting is SerialDigital. IMPORTANT! The video input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your video source. 3.
Digital Inputs 6. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 136). Figure 136. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default. 7. Click the De-Interlace setting you want to apply (Figure 137). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video. – Applies motion adaptive de-interlacing to all video that is not telecine.
GoStream Series User Guide Adaptive encoder video stream table The adaptive encoder video stream table (Figure 138) contains five default streams. You can add a new stream, edit, delete, disable, and set which stream the player will use first. You can sort each column by clicking on the column heading. The system validates the stream settings according to the capabilities of your Niagara system. Figure 138. Adaptive encoder video stream table A. The table displays five streams at a time.
Digital Inputs Figure 139. Additional functions 114 Edit Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Del Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.” Initial Click this link to have the player use this stream first. The settings for the initial stream appear in bold.
GoStream Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for an Adaptive Apple HTTP encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 140. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. 2. Select the Overlay Closed Caption check box to enable overlay closed captions. Field 1 CC1 is the default. 3. Select the audio Format from the drop-down list. 4.
Digital Inputs Output tab Use the following table to configure the output digital input settings for an Adaptive Apple encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 141. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Select Stream to Network Host. CAUTION! Simultaneously publishing to server and file system increases CPU usage. 2. 3. 4. Enter the address in the next field. Indicate the maximum HTTP Cache by dragging the slider for the number of files to maintain.
GoStream Series User Guide the file (Figure 142). To choose your own personal location select the link (horizontal ellipses or …) to the right of the Folder field to display the options. Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles. See Export to USB drive for instructions on saving video files to a USB storage device. Figure 142. Select a folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity.
Digital Inputs H.264 Presets tab Each preset has multiple properties that you can edit. These advanced preset affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations. See Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings for a complete list of typical settings. Use the following table to configure the H.264 digital presets for an Adobe Flash encoder. Figure 143. H.264 Presets tab To configure H.264 settings: 1. Click Edit next to the property you want to modify.
GoStream Series User Guide Adaptive Adobe Flash encoder with digital inputs To create an adaptive encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Adaptive Live Streaming Encoder Encoder Name field Publisher = Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical. You must configure the audio and video settings for each encoder type.
Digital Inputs Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 145. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. 2. In the Input field, the video input is SerialDigital. 3. In the Input Size field, select the pixel size of the encoded video from the pre-determined sizes in the drop-down list.
GoStream Series User Guide 6. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 147). Figure 147. Video Filter Settings 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 148). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video.
Digital Inputs Adaptive encoder video stream table The adaptive encoder video stream table (Figure 149) contains four default streams. You can add a new stream, edit, delete, and disable. You can sort each column by clicking on the column heading. The system validates the stream settings according to the capabilities of your Niagara system. Figure 149. Adaptive encoder video stream table A. The table displays five streams at a time. Additional streams display on additional pages.
GoStream Series User Guide When you hover your cursor over a stream setting, additional functions display (Figure 150). Figure 150. Additional functions Edit Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Del Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.
Digital Inputs Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 151. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
GoStream Series User Guide Output tab Use the following table to configure the output digital input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 152. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Select Stream to Flash Media Server. 2. Enter the destination FMS Address. Note: The Stream Path that displays is a combination of the FMS (Flash Media Server) address and the stream name. 3. Enter the Stream Name.
Digital Inputs 5. Accept the default location that displays in the Folder 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 Folder field and display the options (Figure 153). Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles. See Connecting an external storage device for instructions on saving video files to a USB storage device. Figure 153.
GoStream Series User Guide H.264 Presets tab Each preset has multiple properties that you can edit. These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations. See Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings for a complete list of typical settings. Use the following table to configure the H.264 digital presets for an Adaptive Flash encoder. Figure 154. H.264 Presets tab To configure H.264 settings: 1.
Digital Inputs Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder with digital inputs To create an adaptive encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Adaptive Live Streaming Encoder Encoder Name field Publisher drop-down list = Microsoft IIS7 Smooth Streaming. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical. You must configure the video and audio settings for each encoder type.
GoStream Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 156. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. 2. In the Input field, select the video input. IMPORTANT! The video input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your video source. 3.
Digital Inputs 6. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 158). Figure 158. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default. 7. Click the De-Interlace setting you want to apply (Figure 159). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video. – Applies motion adaptive de-interlacing to all video that is not telecine.
GoStream Series User Guide Adaptive encoder video stream table The adaptive encoder video stream table (Figure 160) contains five default streams. You can add a new stream, edit, delete, disable, and set which stream the player will use first. You can sort each column by clicking on the column heading. The system validates the stream settings according to the capabilities of your Niagara system. Figure 160. Adaptive encoder video stream table A. The table displays five streams at a time.
Digital Inputs Figure 161. Additional functions 132 Edit Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Del Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.
GoStream Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 162. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Digital Inputs Output tab Use the following table to configure the output digital input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 163. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Select Publish to IIS Host. 2. Enter the destination Host Address. Note: The Stream Path that displays is a combination of the host address and the publish point. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 134 Enter the Publish Point.
GoStream Series User Guide 10. Accept the default location that displays in the Folder 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 Folder field and display the options (Figure 164). Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles. See Export to USB drive for instructions on saving video files to a USB storage device. Figure 164.
Digital Inputs Adobe Flash H.264 encoder with digital inputs To create an encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Flash Encoder Driver Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps 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, Output, and H.264 Presets tabs to edit the settings.
GoStream Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 166. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. 2. In the Input field, select the video input. IMPORTANT! The video input must match the connectors on the back of the GoStream and your video source. 3.
Digital Inputs 7. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 168). Figure 168. Video Filter Settings 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 169). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video. – Applies motion adaptive de-interlacing to all video that is not telecine.
GoStream Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 170. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the source connected on the back of the system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Digital Inputs Output tab Use the following table to configure the output digital input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 171. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Select Enable Streaming to enable live Flash streaming. 2. Enter the proper IP address in the Server Address field. 3. Enter the Stream Name. 4. Select the Authentication Type from the drop-down list. Options are available for streaming directly to Akamai, Limelight CDNs, and Adobe. 5.
GoStream Series User Guide Figure 172. Select a folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity. 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 fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event. 11. ViewCast Click Save Settings.
Digital Inputs H.264 Presets tab Each preset has multiple properties that you can edit. These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations. See Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings for a complete list of typical settings. Use the following table to configure the H.264 digital presets for a Flash encoder. Figure 173. H.264 Presets tab To configure H.264 settings: 1. Click Edit next to the property you want to modify.
GoStream Series User Guide AVI encoder with digital inputs To create an encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = AVI Encoder Driver Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps 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, and Output tabs to edit the settings.
Digital Inputs Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 175. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. 2. In the Input field, select the video input. IMPORTANT! The video input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your video source. 3.
GoStream Series User Guide 6. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 177). Figure 177. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default. 7. Click the De-Interlace setting you want to apply (Figure 178). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video.
Digital Inputs Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 179. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 146 Select the Overlay Closed Caption check box to enable overlay closed captions.
GoStream Series User Guide Output tab Use the following table to configure the output digital input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 180. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. You can: Use the default setting, Save to File, to save the encoded content to a file. Each time you start this encoder, the system overwrites the previous file. Click Create unique file to create a file that the system does not overwrite. 2.
Digital Inputs Figure 181. Select a folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity. A better practice would be to use the streaming server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive. If you fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event. 3. 148 Click Save Settings.
GoStream Series User Guide MPEG4 encoder with digital inputs To create an encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = MPEG4 Encoder Driver Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps 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, Output, H.
Digital Inputs Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an MPEG encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 183. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. 2. Select the Input from the drop-down list. 3. In the Size field, select the pixel size of the encoded video from the pre-determined sizes in the drop-down list. You can also specify a custom size for your video.
GoStream Series User Guide type of video encoder you select. See TS Container for steps on streaming to a TS container. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation (Figure 185). Figure 185. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of the filter to reset the settings to the default. 9.
Digital Inputs 10 Click Save Settings. Table 3. MPEG encoder and container descriptions 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.
GoStream Series User Guide Table 4. Valid output container selections for video encoder types Container MP4 3GP N/A 3G2 TS ViewCast H.263 Video MPEG-4 Video H.
Digital Inputs Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 187. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the Niagara system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 154 Select the Overlay Closed Caption check box to enable overlay closed captions.
GoStream Series User Guide 8. 9. ViewCast (Optional) Select Mute Audio to silence audio. Click Save Settings.
Digital Inputs Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog digital settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: This tab is dynamic depending upon which encoder you select on the Video tab. The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 188. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Select Enable Streaming to stream your audiovisual content via RTSP. 2. Set the appropriate streaming properties. Note: The default settings will enable multicast streaming.
GoStream Series User Guide 6. Accept the default location that displays in the File Name field or choose your own location for the file (Figure 189). To choose your own personal location select the link (horizontal ellipses or … ) to the right of the File Name field and display the options. Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles\ with a default file name of capture.mp4. Figure 189. Select a Folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D.
Digital Inputs H.264 Presets tab Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Use the following table to configure the H.264 presets digital input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 190. H.264 Presets tab To configure H.264 presets: 1. Click Edit next to the property 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.
GoStream Series User Guide MPEG-4 Presets tab Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Use the following table to configure the MPEG-4 presets analog input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 191. MPEG-4 Presets tab To configure MPEG-4 presets: 1. Click Edit next to the property you want to modify. IMPORTANT! These advanced settings affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations.
Digital Inputs MPEG-2 Presets tab Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Use the following table to configure the MPEG-2 presets analog input settings for an MPEG2 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 192. MPEG-2 Presets tab To configure MPEG-2 presets: 1. Click Edit next to the property 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.
GoStream Series User Guide Windows Media encoder with digital inputs To create an encoder, Encoders All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = Windows Media Encoder Driver Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps 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, Output, and DRM tabs to edit the settings.
Digital Inputs Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for a Windows Media encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 194. Video tab To configure video settings: 1. Select the video input Source from the drop-down list. 2. In the Size field, click the pre-determined size of the encoded video from the drop-down list. You can also specify a custom size for your video.
GoStream Series User Guide 3. Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation. Figure 196. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of each field to return the setting to the default. 4. Click the De-Interlace settings you want to apply (Figure 197). Options include: None – Performs no de-interlacing of any kind. Bob0 – Applies inverse telecine de-interlacing to all telecine video. – Applies motion adaptive de-interlacing to all video that is not telecine.
Digital Inputs Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for a Windows Media encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 198. Audio tab To configure audio settings: 1. In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list. IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the source connected on the back of the Niagara system and your audio source. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
GoStream Series User Guide Output tab Microsoft® Windows Media is both a storage format and a streaming format. In addition to the ability to output to a file, the Windows Media encoder 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. Some Windows Media Capture Profiles have pre-defined video resolutions and input selections.
Digital Inputs Figure 199. Output tab To configure output settings: 1. Click on a Windows Media Capture Profile from the drop-down list. Note: When you select ATT UVERSE PEG from the drop-down list, the Pixel Aspect Ratio field displays (Figure 200). Select the Pixel Aspect Ratio from the drop-down list. Figure 200. Pixel Aspect Ratio field 166 2. 3. 4. Select Enable Pull. Enter a port number that the server will use to pull the stream. Select Enable Push.
GoStream Series User Guide 12. Click the Save to File check box to save the encoded content to a file. Each time you start this encoder, the system overwrites the previous file. Click the Index the file to drag the slider to any point in your video capture. 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.
Digital Inputs 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 202). Refer to Appendix A on how to set up and import a DRM profile.
GoStream Series User Guide Audio Input Card Settings Some GoStream models include an audio input card. With up to four stereo pairs of audio, the audio input card provides greater flexibility for input audio signals. Two stereo channels of balanced audio are always available. Plus, you can configure the remaining channels as either unbalanced, AES/EBU, or SPDIF. First you must configure the additional audio inputs through Osprey Preview. To configure additional audio inputs: 1.
Audio Input Card Settings 5. Select either Unbalanced Input 1 or Unbalanced Input 2. Note: After you make this change the next time you open Osprey Preview, the selection you made in step 2 is now the default. 6. On the Osprey Preview window, click Edit and then Audio Properties from the drop-down list. The properties window displays for the audio input you selected in step 3. Figure 205.
GoStream Series User Guide 7. Select the Audio Configurator tab. Figure 206. Audio Configurator tab 8. Select the audio input in the Input 1 Connector Type field (Figure 207). Figure 207. Input 1 Connector Type field 9. The Master Clock field should correspond to the video connectors on the back of the card. If you change the connector on the card, you need to change the Master Clock field as well. Note: The settings on the GoStream Ha are MFI-A and MFI-B.
GoStream Series User Guide TS Container You can configure an MPEG encoder to stream to a TS container. To create an encoder, Encoder All Encoders Create New Encoder link Encoder Type = MPEG4 Encoder Driver Encoder Name field. You can also modify an existing MPEG encoder. Note: The Type on the Encoders page (Encoders All Encoders) displays as 264. Streaming to a TS container Figure 208. MPEG4 encoder To configure TS container settings: 1.
TS Container 2. On the Output tab, Select TS as the Container Type. Figure 209. MPEG4 Output tab 3. 4. Click on the Video tab. Two additional fields display: Video Bitrate and Mux Bitrate. Select either: Video Bitrate and enter how much bandwidth to use for the video in the Bitrate field. Mux Bitrate and enter the total bitrate the stream will consume (video and audio) in the Bitrate field on the Audio tab. Figure 210. New Video Encode Settings 5. Click on the Audio tab. Figure 211.
GoStream Series User Guide 7. View all the bitrates on the Output tab in the MPEGTS Muxer Settings. Figure 212. MPEGTS Muxer Settings Note: The total isn’t simply Audio Bitrate + Video Bitrate. A small amount of overhead is built in ~10% of the Mux.
TS Container Streaming Streaming to a file with the TS container is the same for the other containers. Streaming is slightly different. Output tab Figure 213. Output tab Enable Streaming To configure streaming: 1. Select Enable Streaming on the Output tab. 2. Select the protocol. Currently only UDP and RTP are supported. Figure 214.
GoStream Series User Guide 3. Select either: Unicast – To stream to a single computer or device. Multicast – To stream to many computers and/or devices. Figure 215. Server Settings 4. 5. 6. 7. ViewCast Enter the Destination IP (must be an IPv4 address). If you select Unicast, then the IP address can not be in the 224.0.0.0 – 239.255.255 range. If you select Multicast, then the IP address must be in the 224.0.0.0 – 239.255.255.255 range. Enter a valid Port. Enter a Time to Live.
GoStream Series User Guide Encoder Groups Viewing encoder groups Encoder groups represent the cornerstone for streaming on the Niagara system. The Encoder Groups window (Figure 216), a subset of Encoders (on the Encoders window), allows you to view the list of encoder groups available for assignment to the Niagara system. Click Encoders Groups from the menu bar on the home page. Figure 216. Encoder Groups window A. Indicates the CPU usage. B. Click this link to create a new group. C.
Encoder Groups Creating encoder groups 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 217). Figure 217. Encoder Groups fields To create encoder groups: Enter the name of the group. 1. 2. 3. Click on the encoders you want to assign to the group. Click Submit. Note: It is possible to assign an encoder to two different encoder groups.
GoStream Series User Guide 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 80 %. Refer to the Setting CPU thresholds section.
Encoder Groups Editing encoder groups Select the Edit link on the Encoder Groups window. The encoder group fields display (Figure 218). Figure 218. Encoder Groups field To create encoder groups: Enter the name of the group. 1. 2. 3. 182 Click on the encoders you want to assign to the group. Click Submit.
GoStream Series User Guide Additional Settings and Features Additional settings and features include: Machine properties Alerts Network properties IP route table System configuration settings Activity log Alerts External storage device Configuring machine properties The Machine Properties window (Figure 219) provides details on software versions, network name, serial number, and hard drive configurations. Click Configuration Machine Properties from the menu bar on the home page.
Additional Settings and Features Most of the data on this window provides information only and users cannot alter it. However, you can modify two fields: Computer Name Admin password Changing the computer name The Computer Name field contains the current network name for the Niagara system. This name 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 220). Figure 220.
GoStream Series User Guide Changing the login password from the factory default The GoStream Properties section has two fields: User Name and Serial Number. Only the User Name field can be changed, which changes the User Password from the factory default (Figure 222). Figure 222. Properties section To change the login password: 1. Click the admin link in the User Name field. Note: The system displays a new window (Figure 223) that allows you to change your login password for the web interface. Figure 223.
Additional Settings and Features Configuring alerts Click Configuration Alerts from the menu bar on the home page. The Alerts Window (Figure 224) allows you to configure alerts for different situations that may occur during streaming or other operations. Figure 224. Alerts window 186 A. Click this link to configure email settings on the System Configuration Settings window. B. Click the Edit link next to the alert you want to change settings on. C.
GoStream Series User Guide Configuring network properties The Network Properties window (Figure 225) provides detailed information on the current network settings for the Network Card. Click Configuration Network Properties from the menu bar on the home page. Figure 225. Network Properties window Configuring network cards Each GoStream system has three 1 Gbit network connections available on the Network Properties window, Network Card(s) field.
Additional Settings and Features Configuring IP address Depending on your system configuration, you may need to configure the IP Address (Figure 227). Figure 227. IP address To configure IP address: 1. Enable Use the following IP information. 2. Enter the appropriate information in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server fields. 3. Click Submit.
GoStream Series User Guide IP Route table This window enables you to change the IP destination. Only experienced professionals should adjust these settings. Figure 229.
Additional Settings and Features System configuration settings The System Configuration Settings window (Figure 230) allows you to modify your default system settings. You can configure email settings to enable the system to send an email to predefined email addresses any time the system encounters an alert condition. You can also customize the information the system displays on the touch panel when the system runs in idle mode.
GoStream Series User Guide Setting current system configuration You can set the current time, date, and the video standard for all encoders (Figure 231). Figure 231. Current System Configuration To set current system configuration settings: 1. Click the Hour in the drop-down list. 2. Click the Minutes in the drop-down list. 3. Click AM or PM in the drop-down list. 4. Click the Change Date link. A calendar appears. 5. Click the date on the calendar. 6. Click the Video Standard from the drop-down list.
Additional Settings and Features Configuring email/SMTP settings Figure 232. Email/SMTP Setting fields To configure email settings: 1. Enter the email address you want the system to send the email. Separate multiple email addresses with a comma. 2. Enter a valid originating email address. 3. Enter a subject line for your email alert. To configure SMTP (mail settings): 1. Enter the SMTP user name for server access.
GoStream Series User Guide Configuring default directory setting The system stores audiovisual files when you select the Save to File option in the encoder profile in the Default AV folder. Refer to the Save to File option under the Flash Encoder Properties (Figure 233) sections for information on setting an encoder profile to create an audiovisual file.
Additional Settings and Features Setting CPU thresholds You may set the CPU Threshold field (Figure 234) to accommodate optimal encoding capabilities. You also may set the time between repetitive intervals for checking the CPU threshold. Figure 234. Encoder Startup Settings Note: ViewCast recommends a CPU threshold setting of 80% or lower.
GoStream Series User Guide Restore Niagara factory defaults Restore to Factory Defaults 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.
Additional Settings and Features Viewing the activity log The Activity Log records the encoder Start and Stop events (Figure 236). The system updates the log for every event including the date and time. To view the activity log, on the home page click Status View Activity Log. Figure 236. Activity Log window A. B. C. 196 Displays the system date and time stamps for each event. Indicates the type of activity. Select the types of activity you wish to view.
GoStream Series User Guide D. E. F. G. ViewCast Errors Warnings Displays a description of the activity. Click this link to clear all logged activities. Click to view multiple pages of activity log. Displays the total number of records for the selected view type. Click the printer icon for a printer friendly view of activity log. When the print friendly view appears, click File Print to print a hard copy or save a soft copy of the Activity Log.
Additional Settings and Features Viewing alerts Click Status View Alerts (Figure 237) from the home page. The system records the encoder events that register as alerts. The Alerts Window updates with every alert event on the Niagara system. The alerts include any specific alert events for the encoder. Figure 237. Alerts window A. B. C. D. 198 Displays the date and time that the alert occurred. Displays the message ID number for the alert and the description. Indicates the number of alerts.
GoStream Series User Guide Activating optional features The Feature Activation screen (Figure 238) enables you to activate different features with purchased product keys. You can activate features either online or over the phone. Figure 238.
Additional Settings and Features Connecting an external storage device Each GoStream series systems provide two USB ports on the rear panel and two on the front panel. You can connect almost any standard USB storage device to these ports. This allows you to export any audiovisual files you created on the local storage drive of the system. The encoder defaults to set the local storage drive D when you use the Save to File setting with the system’s web interface.
GoStream Series User Guide SNMP This section provides installation and setup information for the ViewCast SNMP agent service. This release supports SNMP v1 and SNMP v2c. SNMP v3 will be supported in future releases. The native Windows SNMP service implements standard MIB functions such as those defined in RFC1213-MIB, HOST-RESOURCES-MIB including IP address table, interface table (MAC addresses) and traps of cold start, interface link up, link down, etc.
SNMP SNMP UDP Ports Used by SNMP Manager and SNMP Agents UDP Port for SNMP Requests SNMP request messages are sent from SNMP manager to SNMP agent.
GoStream Series User Guide Configure ViewCast SNMP Agent Service Complete the steps in the following tables to configure ViewCast SNMP Agent service. When the configuration is complete, restart the system. Configuring community names To configure community names: 1. Run Windows service management tool services.msc 2. Right click on SNMP Service then click Properties. 3. Click on the Security tab. Figure 239. Security tab 4. Click Add to add community names.
SNMP READ CREATE has the maximum access right while the NOTIFY has the minimum right. Community names with NOTIFY permission can be used to monitor traps only, READ ONLY community names can be used to retrieve data only while READ CREATE ones can perform SNMP SET as well as GET requests, etc. Configuring permitted SNMP managers To configure permitted SNMP managers: 1. Run Windows service management tool services.msc right click on SNMP Service. 2. Click on Properties. 3. Click the Security tab.
GoStream Series User Guide 8. Add all the IP addresses at which external SNMP manager may run. Figure 243.
SNMP Configuring trap destinations To configure trap destinations: 1. Run Windows service management tool services.msc 2. Right click on SNMP Service then click on Properties. 3. Click on the Traps tab. 4. In the Community Name section, enter one of the community names that are defined through the Security tab, for example, notifypassword. 5. Click Add to list. Figure 244. Traps tab 6. In the Trap destinations section, enter the IP address of each trap destination at which the trap listener may run.
GoStream Series User Guide 7. After all the IP addresses under the trap destination section are added, click Apply. Figure 246.
SNMP Configuring SNMP agent contact and location (optional) After community names, permitted SNMP managers and trap destinations are configured, you may configure the contact and location information for the associated SNMP agent. To configure SNMP Agent contact and location: 1. Run Windows service management tool services.msc 2. Right click on SNMP Service then click on Properties. 3. Click on the Agent tab. 4. Enter appropriate Contact and Location information.
GoStream Series User Guide Use UDP Port Other Than 161 for SNMP Requests The default UDP port used for SNMP requests sent from SNMP manager to SNMP agent is 161. The ViewCast SNMP agent supports the use of a different UDP port. To make this change, perform the following steps: To use UDP port other than 161 for SNMP requests 1. Access the default installation directory C:\Program Files (x86)\ViewCast\ViewCast SNMP Agent\ 2. Make a copy of file vcst_snmp_agent_cfg_example.
SNMP Retrieving IP and MAC Addresses of the Encoder System The IP address and interface table are part of standard MIB functions as defined in RFC1213-MIB. It is implemented by the native Windows SNMP service. The IP address per interface or NIC can be retrieved through .iso.org.dod.internet.mgmt.mib2.ip.ipAddrTable as defined in RFC1213-MIB. The MAC address per interface or NIC can be retrieved through .iso.org.dod.internet.mgmt.mib-2.interfaces.ifTable.ifEntry.
GoStream Series User Guide Start/stop an encoder through SNMP Use the same steps to load and expand VIEWCAST-AVENCODER-MIB until .iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprises.viewcast.avencoder.avencoderMIB.avencoderObjects.avencod erTable.avencoderEntry.avencoderCommand. To start/stop an encoder through SNMP: 1. Use the same method to load and expand VIEWCAST-AVENCODER-MIB until iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprises.viewcast.avencoder.avencoderMIB.avencoderO bjects.avancoderTable.avencoderEntry.
SNMP 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Verify the Port field is set to 161. Set SNMP version to v1. Specify community such as setpassword with community right of READ CREATE. Specify Set Value to start or stop. Send SNMP SET request message to the targeted ViewCast SNMP agent. Start/stop all encoders in the system through SNMP Use the same steps to load and expand VIEWCAST-AVENCODER-MIB until .iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprises.viewcast.avencoder.avencoderMIB.systemCommand.sysComm and.
GoStream Series 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 stream. 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.
Appendix A: DRM for Windows To open a remote desktop connection: 1. Open the Remote Desktop Connection (Figure 248). Figure 248. Remote Desktop Connection 2. 3. 4. Click Options. The setting tabs display. Click the Local Resources tab. Under Remote computer sound, click Leave at remote computer option from the dropdown list (Figure 249). Figure 249.
GoStream Series User Guide 5. Click the General tab (Figure 250). Figure 250. General tab 6. 7. In the User Name field, type scxuser. In the Password field, type viewcast to connect the system using remote desktop. WARNING! When exiting from Remote Desktop Connection, do not log off. Instead, exit/close the session from the system. This step allows its internal programs to continue running. 8. Go into Windows Explorer and change the folder settings to show all files and show protected files.
Appendix A: DRM for Windows 10. Start the Windows Media Encoder application on the system (Figure 252). Figure 252. Starting Windows Media Encoder 11. When the New Session Wizard displays, click Cancel (Figure 253). Figure 253. New Session Wizard 12. Click Properties under the top menu bar (Figure 254). Figure 254. Properties tab 13. 14. 216 Click the Security tab. Click Import and browse to the location of the DRM profiles on the system’s hard drive.
GoStream Series User Guide 15. Select the DRM profile you wish to import and click Open (Figure 255). Figure 255. DRM Profile 16. 17. 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. 18. Disconnect Remote Desktop Connection from the system (Figure 256). Do not log out. Figure 256. Disconnect Remote Desktop 19. ViewCast Restart the system.
GoStream Series User Guide Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings H.264 Presets In general, the Main Profile Default presets for the H.264 encoder Custom Presets 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 Encoder Settings values in each line. This section includes some information to help you select Advanced Encoder Settings.
Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings Baseline profile is for video conferencing and mobile applications and has the lowest demands on CPU load and memory usage, but the lowest resulting quality. Main profile is for standard-definition TV, while high profile is best for HD video. Note: You can use each profile for any resolution video with expected increases in video encode quality and corresponding impacts to CPU and memory.
GoStream Series User Guide Setting Explanation number to smooth out low bit rate video encodes. In general, values lower than -3 and higher than 3 are usually not used, but could be if so desired. LookaheadFrames This value is the amount of frames the encoder keeps in its buffers to perform various calculations.
Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings MPEG-4 Presets In general, the Main Profile Default presets for the H.264 encoder Custom Presets 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 Encoder Settings values in each line. This section includes some information to help you select those Advanced Encoder Settings.
GoStream Series User Guide Settings Setting Explanation BFramesMax This value sets the maximum number of concurrent Bframes that you can use. More B-frames improve video quality but also increase CPU load, in some cases considerably. Setting B-frames to a value more than 0 changes the video encoding format from Simple Profile to Advanced Simple Profile. GOPSize This value sets the maximum interval between key frames.
Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings Setting Explanation compensation for any errors that arise in the motion estimation while encoding the video. The actual value of 256 corresponds to a value of 1.0 and is set to maximum as the default. MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison Setting this value causes the encoder to select the subpixel motion estimation comparison. 0 is the default for MPEG4 Simple Profile encoding because only Advanced Simple Profile allows for sub-pixel motion estimation.
GoStream Series User Guide Setting ViewCast Explanation optimal encoding: the higher the value, the better the video quality but the higher the CPU usage. This value can also improve visual quality at lower bit rates.
Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings MPEG-2 Presets In general, the Main Profile Default presets for the H.264 encoder Custom Presets 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 Encoder Settings values in each line. This section includes some information to help you select those Advanced Encoder Settings.
GoStream Series User Guide Settings Setting Explanation BFramesMax This value sets the maximum number of concurrent Bframes that you can use. More B-frames improve video quality but also increase CPU load, in some cases considerably. Setting B-frames to a value more than 0 changes the video encoding format from Simple Profile to Advanced Simple Profile. GOPSize This value sets the maximum interval between key frames.
Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings Setting Explanation compensation for any errors that arise in the motion estimation while encoding the video. The actual value of 256 corresponds to a value of 1.0 and is set to maximum as the default. MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison Setting this value causes the encoder to select the subpixel motion estimation comparison. 0 is the default for MPEG2 Simple Profile encoding because only Advanced Simple Profile allows for sub-pixel motion estimation.
GoStream Series User Guide Setting ViewCast Explanation optimal encoding: the higher the value, the better the video quality but the higher the CPU usage. This value can also improve visual quality at lower bit rates.
GoStream Series User Guide Appendix C: Mapped Network Drive Setup Setting up the network drive for a GoStream to export files, requires setting up two administrator accounts on a remote PC where the shared folder will be located: One account for the username (for example, GoStream) One account for the username SCXUser The shared folder is created on the remote PC with full access for both the GoStream system and the SCXUser.
Appendix C: Mapped Network Drive Setup 12. Enable Password never expires. Figure 258. New User window 13. 14. 15. 16. 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 259.
GoStream Series User Guide 17. In Computer Management, click Groups. Figure 260. Groups 18. 19. Double-click on Administrators. Click Add. Figure 261. Administrators Properties window 20. 21. 22. Click Add. The Select Users window displays. Click Locations. Select the PC, then click OK. Figure 262.
Appendix C: Mapped Network Drive Setup 23. 24. Enter the name of the system (for example, GoStream) for the object name, and then click OK. The user name you entered in step 6 appears in the list of Administrators. Figure 263. Administrators Properties 25. 234 Repeat steps 19 through 22 to add SCXUser as an administrator.
GoStream Series User Guide To create the shared folder: Note: The shared folder(s) must be created on the remote PC. 1. 2. 3. Open Computer. Open the drive where the shared folder will be created. Right click, select New, then Folder. Figure 264. Create new folder 4. Enter a name for the folder (for example, GSShare). Figure 265.
Appendix C: Mapped Network Drive Setup 5. Right click on the folder, and then select Properties. Figure 266. Folder Properties window 6. 7. 8. 236 Click on the Sharing tab. Click Share. The File Sharing window displays. Type a name and then click Add, or click the arrow to select someone from the drop-down list.
GoStream Series User Guide 9. Use the drop-down list under permission level for this user and select Read/Write. Figure 267. Read/Write permissions 10. 11. 12. Click Share. Repeat steps 2 through 9 to add SCXUser to the Share Permissions. Click Done. Figure 268. File Sharing window 13. ViewCast Click Close to close the share properties.
Appendix C: Mapped Network Drive Setup 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 GoStream system is rebooted, you will be able to export to the network drive. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the Niagara system, open Computer. Under Tools, select Map Network Drive. Select a drive.
GoStream Series User Guide Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) This section provides the detail of the LCD menu tree. It is intended to be a complete reference to all levels and functions accessible using the GoStream system 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.
Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) Encoder menu Encoder start Encoder stop Encoder status 240 ViewCast
GoStream Series User Guide Access Health menu CPU status Memory available ViewCast 241
Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) Setup system menu Network MAC address 242 ViewCast
GoStream Series User Guide View network settings Enable DHCP ViewCast 243
Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) Set static IP addresses x3 x4 x6 x5 x3 x4 244 ViewCast
GoStream Series User Guide Set gateway address x2 x5 x5 x2 x5 x5 x2 x5 x5 ViewCast 245
Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) Set date and time x5 x1 x2 x1 x2 Set video standard x3 246 ViewCast
GoStream Series User Guide Factory restore x3 x6 Note: This process actually takes ~10 minutes, be patient.
Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) Export files menu Export to USB drive Shutdown GoStream system x4 Or 248 ViewCast
GoStream Series User Guide Index A Access menu, 33 Active Network Link field, 188 Activity Log window, 196 Adaptive Apple Analog inputs, 50 Audio tab, 55 H.264 Presets tab, 58 Output tab, 56 Video tab, 51 Digital inputs, 110 Audio tab, 115 H.264 Presets tab, 118 Output tab, 116 Video tab, 111 Adaptive encoder video stream table, 53, 71, 113, 122, 131 Adaptive Flash Analog inputs, 59 Audio tab, 64 H.264 Presets tab, 67 Output tab, 65 Video tab, 60 Digital inputs, 119 Audio tab, 124 H.
Index C (cont.) H.264 Presets tab settings, 67 Output tab settings, 65 Video tab settings, 60 Digital inputs Audio tab settings, 124 H.
GoStream Series User Guide C (cont.
Index Folder name, 235 Folder Properties window, 236 G GoStream series Back panel, 14 Back panel, Review of, 14 Browser window, Flow of, 19 Browser windows flow, 19 Front panel, 12 Front Panel, Review of, 12 Home page, 17 Group screen, 32 Groups, 233 H H.
GoStream Series User Guide P package contents, 10 Password Change window, 185 Performing the initial startup, 23 Power off screen, 30 Product Registration, 39 Properties section, 185 Q Querying system information, 210 R Rack Mount Safety Instructions, 3 Read/Write permissions, 237 Reboot Message, 184 Registering at viewcast.
Index T Time screen, 23 U Unbalanced Input Properties window, 170 USB device screen, 35 USB storage device, 200 Users, 231 Using Niagra SCX web interface, 200 Using UDP port other than 161 for SNMP requests, 209 V Valid output container selections for video encoder types, 94, 153 Video Filter Settings, 52, 61, 70, 79, 86, 92, 103, 112, 121, 130, 138, 145, 151, 163 ViewCast GoStream Series, Picture of, 1 254 Viewing activity log, 196 alerts, 198 list of encoder groups, 179 W Warnings, 7 Warranties, iv
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