User Guide v1.0 October, 2014 © 2014 Teradek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Document Revision History Revision Date Description v1.0 October 1, 2014 Initial release of Beam User’s Manual v1.0 based on firmware version 1.0.1. V1.1 October 14, 2014 Updated instructions for streaming to multiple RX over WiFi Contents Document Revision History .........................................................1 Beam RX ............................................................................ 17 1. Introduction ........................................................................
1. Introduction 1.1 About this Manual This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for the setup and configuration of Beam. 1.2 Overview Beam is a WiFi-equipped H.264 encoder for applications demanding high quality, low-latency video transmission. Beam can transmit to up to 4 decoders over WiFi or an unlimited number on a wired network using multicast. Beam supports SD/HD/3G-SDI video inputs with embedded stereo audio and bidirectional stereo IFB communication.
One to one connection & one to many connection on the Ethernet LAN mode Multi-casting and simulcast modes to both the Beam RX and software decoder on PC RTSP streaming server or MPEG-TS streaming device over Wi-Fi or LAN port on the Beam TX RTSP streaming relay server over LAN port on the Beam RX User Interface Internet Explorer/Chrome web browser for changing system configurations or firmware upgrade USB for firmware upgrade OLED front panel for configuration and status information
1.4 Package Contents Front View Back View Beam TX AC/DC Power adapter (2-pin Lemo) x 1 © 2 0 1 4 .
1.4.1 Front and Rear panel of Beam TX Front View Item Component Description 1 Power (LED) This LED shows the power status 2 Video (LED) This LED shows the SDI video input signal status. This LED illuminates when video is present and the TX is encoding 3 Link (LED) This LED shows the link status.
Rear View Item Component Description 1 Power Input 2-pin Lemo DC Input (7-17V) 2 Power switch On/off switch 3 USB Port Used for Firmware upgrade 4 Aux. Audio out IFB audio (Intercom) stereo output (Analog) 5 Aux. Audio in IFB audio (Intercom) stereo input (Analog) 6 SDI output SD/HD/3G-SDI looped output 7 SDI input SD/HD/3G-SDI input © 2 0 1 4 .
1.4.2 Front and Rear panel of Beam RX Front View Item Component Description 1 Power (LED) This LED shows the power status 2 Video (LED) This LED shows the SDI video output signal status. It will blink when there is no SDI video signal output, and will light when SDI video signal is outputting 3 Link (LED) This LED shows the Wi-Fi link status.
Rear View Item Component Description 1 Power Input 2-pin Lemo DC Input (7-17V) 2 Power switch On/off switch 3 USB Port Used for Firmware upgrade 4 Aux. Audio out IFB audio (Intercom) stereo output (Analog) 5 Aux. Audio in IFB audio (Intercom) stereo input (Analog) 6 Audio output Program audio output 7 SDI output SD/HD/3G-SDI output 1.5 Quick Start Guide Connect and Power Your Device 1. Connect the SDI output from your video source to the SD/HD/3G-SDI input on the Beam TX.
3. After the network mode is switched, the TX will transmit to the RX. Network settings can be changed using Beam’s web interface. See the next section for information on configuring the network interfaces. Accessing the Configuration Interface To access Beam’s configuration interface via Ethernet, connect a computer to the same network as Beam TX or RX. Change the computer’s IP address to 192.168.0.100 (or any other valid value not equal to 192.168.0.161 or 192.168.0.162).
2. Operating the Beam TX and RX 2.1 Front Panel Operation Status Screens Cycle through status screens or return from the menu by pressing the red Status joystick. Main Status screen – The main status screen displays the WiFi/Ethernet status, and encoder/decoder mode. On the Beam TX, video input and encoder bitrate are also displayed. On Beam RX the decoder output and ID are displayed instead. WiFi – Displays the WiFi SSID and wireless IP address.
Streamer Mode – Select P2P mode when streaming to a client via WiFi or to a single receiver on a LAN. Select Multicast when streaming to 2-4 Beam receivers wirelessly or to many devices over a multicast-enabled wired network. Encapsulation – Select RTP when streaming to a Beam RX or when the RTSP server is enabled. Select UDP TS when using MPEG-TS to a compatible decoder. RTSP Server – Enabling this allows multiple clients to pull the stream from an encoder using the RTSP stream mode.
2.2 Web-based Operation All Beam TX and RX parameters (except the WiFi/LAN mode) can be configured via Beam’s web interface. The interface can be accessed by connecting to the same network as Beam and opening the device’s IP address in a web browser. The current IP address can be seen on Beam’s front panel display. Beam TX System Information Item Description Product Name Displays the product name. Product Version Firmware version number.
Streaming Control Item Description Video Streaming Select On/Off to enable or disable Video Streaming. Audio Streaming Select On/Off to enable or disable Audio Streaming. Streaming Mode Select P2P mode when streaming to a client via WiFi or to a single Beam RX on a LAN. Select Multicast when streaming to multiple devices over a multicast-enabled wired network. Streaming Interface Current streaming interface: WiFi or Ethernet LAN, this can be configured from Beam’s front panel.
Encoder Control Item Description Video Resolution Select Same as Input, 720, or 480 to set the streamed video resolution. Video Bitrate Use this to set the video bitrate, in Mbps. Maximum bitrates are 30 Mbps over WiFi, and up to 50 Mbps over Ethernet, depending on the video resolution. Video Frame Rate Frame rate can be set to any value up to the source frame rate. Set this to zero to match the input frame rate. Coding Mode Select Frame coding, Random Intra-refresh, or continuous intra-refresh.
channel audio, and 768kbps for stereo audio. Audio Intercomm Select On to allow for two-way stereo talkback communication. Network Configuration Item Description Ethernet IP Displays the current IP address and allows users to set a new value. Note that if the IP address is changed, you will need to reload the web UI using the new address. Ethernet NetMask Displays the current subnet mask and allows users to set a new value. Ethernet MAC Displays the device’s MAC address.
Serial Port configuration Item Description Baud Rate Sets the serial port baud rate. This should match the receiver’s baud rate and the equipment you wish to connect. Stop Bit Sets the stop bit – 1 or 2. Character Size Character size can be set from 5 bits (CS5) to 8 bits (CS8). Parity Set to Odd, Even, or Disable. Flow Control Flow Control is disabled. © 2 0 1 4 .
Save Changes Item Description Current Firmware Version Indicates the Device’s current firmware version. Select Local File Allows users to browse for a locally stored firmware image. Firmware can be found at Teradek.com. After selecting the file, click ‘Upgrade’ and follow the instructions. The device will reboot after an update. Reboot System Item Description Reboot Click on “Reboot” will restart the system with all settings which were modified and saved.
Beam RX System Configuration Item Description Product Name Displays the product name. Product Version Firmware version number. Streaming Interface Current streaming interface: WiFi or Ethernet LAN. Transmitter Indicates whether or not a Beam TX is detected. Video Format Displays the detected stream format, if present. Streaming Displays the current encapsulation (RTP/TS2UDP), mode (P2P or Multicast), and whether or not the RTSP server is enabled. © 2 0 1 4 .
Streaming Control Item Description Streaming Interface Current streaming interface: WiFi or Ethernet LAN. This can be configured via Beam’s Front panel. Streaming Mode Select P2P mode when streaming over WiFi, or when connecting point-to-point over a LAN. Select Multicast when connecting to a multicast encoder. Peer IP (LAN) In P2P mode, set the Peer IP to the encoder’s IP address. Group IP (Multicast) In Multicast mode, set the Group IP to match the address configured at the Beam TX.
Network Configuration Item Description Ethernet IP Displays the current IP address and allows users to set a new value. Note that if the IP address is changed, you will need to reload the web UI using the new address. Ethernet NetMask Displays the current subnet mask and allows users to set a new value. Ethernet MAC Displays the device’s MAC address. Ethernet Gateway Displays the Ethernet gateway IP address and allows users to set a new value.
Serial Port Configuration Item Description Baud Rate Sets the serial port baud rate. This should match the transmitter’s baud rate and the equipment you wish to connect. Stop Bit Sets the stop bit – 1 or 2. Character Size Character size can be set from 5 bits (CS5) to 8 bits (CS8). Parity Set to Odd, Even, or Disable. Flow Control Flow Control is disabled. © 2 0 1 4 .
Firmware Upgrade Item Description Current Firmware Indicates the Device’s current firmware version. Version Select Local File Allows users to browse for a locally stored firmware image. Firmware can be found at Teradek.com. After selecting the file, click ‘Upgrade’ and follow the instructions. The device will reboot after an update. Reboot System Item Description Reboot Click on “Reboot” will restart the system with all settings which were modified and saved.
2.3 Operation of Multicast for 1:N A/V Transmission Beam TX can be configured to stream a single multicast stream over a LAN for decoding at multiple BEAM RX units. This section describes the necessary configuration. Beam TX configuration via Web UI 1. Ensure that the Beam TX is set to Ethernet LAN mode via the front panel. 2. Open your browser to the Beam TX web configuration interface and navigate to the Streaming Control page. 3. Select Multicast for the streaming mode and click Submit. 4.
Once connected, Beam TX will assign your device an IP address in the 192.168.2.x range. Beam TX’s web interface can be accessed at 192.168.2.1, and the RTSP stream (if RTSP server is enabled) can be opened with rtsp://192.168.2.1:8554/stream. Beam RX can be found at 192.168.2.2. Please see your computer or tablet’s user guide for information on connecting to Wireless networks. Note: Beam operates on the 802.11a/n 5GHz band. Ensure that your device has a 5GHz compatible wireless adapter. 3.
Antenna 3T x 3R MIMO, 3 antennas per Beam TXW/Beam RXW Security 802.1x, 802.11i, WPA2, WPA and WEP 64/128 TKIP 128bit AES Ethernet LAN 10/100 BASE-TX, RJ-45 jack External Control Full duplex RS422 serial port USB Firmware upgrade without PC Power Input/ DC 7V - 17/ 12 Watts Consumption Dimensions 323 x 30 x 118 (mm), Including mount plates: 315 x 60 x 118 (mm) (H x W x D) Weight (g) 520g, Including mount plate: 695g Operating Operating from 0°C ~ 50°C Temperature 3.
Frequency selection via front panel interface Ethernet Interface for Audio/Video 10/100 BASE-TX, Cat.5e UTP cable (100~150m) Multicasting over Ethernet LAN environment RTSP streaming server & MPEG-TS streaming MPEG-TS streaming: H.264 NAL video and 48kHz linear PCM audio only Other USB for firmware upgrade RS422 serial port for bi-directional external control 3.3 Beam RX (Decoder/Receiver) Overview Wireless Interface for Audio/Video Supporting IEEE802.
Decoder ID 1 WiFi SSID and Channel TeradekBeam_00, channel 36 WiFi password xyjTeradekBeam_00 IP address (WiFi) 192.168.2.1 (TX), 192.168.2.2 (RX) IP address (LAN) 192.168.0.161 (TX), 192.168.0.162 (RX) 3.5 Supported Video Formats The following resolutions and frame rates are supported by Beam. 720 x 480 i59.94 (NTSC) 1920 x 1080 P24/23.98 720 x 576 i50 (PAL) 1920 x 1080 PsF24/PsF23.98 1280 x 720 P60/59.94 1920 x 1080 P25 1280 x 720 P50 1920 x 1080 P30/29.97 1280 x 720 P30/29.
3.7 RS-422 Pin Configuration Pin 1: RXD positive Pin 2: RXD negative Pin 3: TXD positive Pin 6: TXD negative NOTE: RXD (receive) refers to input into Beam, TXD (transmit) refers to output from Beam. © 2 0 1 4 .
