Page 1 Lightspeed Live Guide December 2016 208582 Capture 7.0.2 Stream 1.0.1...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction What the Lightspeed Live Server Includes Overview Lightspeed Live Stream Lightspeed Live Capture Using Live Stream and Live Capture Concurrently Shared Resource Allocation Certain Stream Sources are Not Supported for Capture Use Lightspeed Live Server System Power Drives...
Page 8 Creating a Live Capture Workflow Creating a VTR Capture Workflow Troubleshooting the VTR Connection Live Capture Server Configuration Changes Renaming a Lightspeed Live Capture Server Joining Multiple Capture Servers Capture-Only Systems Existing Vantage Array - Adding Live Capture Server(s) Uniquely Named Multiple Capture Servers...
Page 9 Contents Installing the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Installation on Standard Servers Clear Browsing Data after Updating Accessing the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Changing the Domain Launching the Web Applications Menu Opening the Live Capture Application Selecting a Channel Group...
Page 10 Contents Joining Multiple Stream Servers Making Registry Edits on the New Servers Stopping and Restarting Live Services Firewalls and Blocked Ports Limit Functionality Using the Live Stream Web App with Multiple Servers Create a UNC Path for the Resource Location The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Interface Source Indicator Icons...
Page 11 Contents RTMP Adding and Configuring Variants Configuring Channels Selecting the Input Source for the Channel Selecting the Channel Output Location Multiple Renditions or Segments Starting and Stopping a Channel Previewing the Output of the Channel Activated Channel Creating Stream Channels Live Stream CPU and GPU Resource Usage Guide Video Encoders Video Compressor...
Page 12 Contents Container Settings Video Stream Details Audio Stream Details Secondary Output Container Details Proxy MP4 Output Container Settings Video Stream Details Audio Stream Details Proxy MXF RDD-25 Output Container Settings Video Stream Details Audio Stream Details Primary Output - Video Codecs Apple ProRes AVC-Intra DNxHD...
Page 13 Contents Appendix B: Installing the RS-422 Interface Kit RS-422 Interface Kit Assembly and Installation What the RS-422 Interface Kit Includes User Supplied Cable Assembling & Installing the RS-422 Interface Kit Connecting a VTR to the Lightspeed Live Server Creating the VTR Workflow RS-422 Connector Pin Assignments Appendix C: Support Obtaining Support | Information | Assistance...
Page 14 Contents Lightspeed Live Guide...
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction This chapter presents an overview of the Lightspeed Live Capture and Lightspeed Live Stream products as well as the Lightspeed Live server hardware platform they share. This chapter covers the following topics: ■ What the Lightspeed Live Server Includes ■...
Page 16: Overview
Introduction Overview Overview Lightspeed Live Capture and Lightspeed Live Stream are two separate applications that run on a Lightspeed Live server to deliver real-time, enterprise-class streaming and capture for media and entertainment companies, corporations, government and education. Lightspeed Live Stream solves the problem of preparing real time content for adaptive bitrate live streaming, while Lightspeed Live Capture can independently record multiple channels of SD, HD or a single channel of UHD.
Page 17: Lightspeed Live Capture
Using Live Stream and Live Capture Concurrently Lightspeed Live Capture The Lightspeed Live Capture web application can be installed on the same server as Lightspeed Live Stream to simultaneously capture the source video into Vantage for further processing. Until now, file-based and siloed systems demanded a serial workflow.
Page 18: Lightspeed Live Server
The Lightspeed Live server is a Windows-based high speed, high-end server configured specially for streaming and capturing live video using a pre-installed SDI input card and Telestream Vantage core software with the Lightspeed Live Stream and Lightspeed Live Capture web applications.
Page 19: System Power
Introduction Lightspeed Live Server System Power The chassis features redundant hot-swappable dual digital power supplies that automatically sense the input voltage between 100v to 240v, and operate at that voltage. Power cords plug directly into the power supply units at the back of the chassis, and the Power On/Off (0/1) button on the front energizes the unit.
Page 20: Gpu
Introduction Lightspeed Live Server Note: For 4K and Ultra HD, four BNCs are used together to provide one 4K or Ultra HD input. The 4K/UHD signal needs to be connected to all four BNC inputs. All other resolutions use one BNC per input. Input Reference •...
Page 21: Expansion Input Card Slots
Telestream products be used in accordance with the following product policy. It is critical that our product policy be adhered to when using add-in cards: • Add-in card(s) are to be installed by Telestream, or an authorized agent, at or before commissioning. •...
Page 22: Front Panel
Introduction Lightspeed Live Server Front Panel The Lightspeed Live server has a removable front bezel. By removing the bezel, you can access the system interface buttons and LEDs, drives, and 2 front USB ports. Front Panel Features The removable front bezel provides visibility of the system monitoring LED indicators and allows pinhole access to the recessed UID and power buttons.
Page 23: Rear Panel
SDI input Card cards only AC Power Connectors 2 USB Unused 4 mini-BNC 4 Onboard 10Gb IPMI port SDI Inputs Ethernet LAN ports (dedicated) Additional PCI cards can be optionally installed by Telestream in the PCI expansion slots. Lightspeed Live Guide...
Page 24: Video Input Connections
Introduction Lightspeed Live Server Video Input Connections The Lightspeed Live server includes an installed standard SDI input card (included) or an optional HEVC SDI input card in the lower right PCI slot. For a complete list of video formats, see the SDI Input Cards.
Page 25: Server Installation And Maintenance
Server Installation and Maintenance This chapter explains how to install the Lightspeed Live server into an equipment rack and configure it for operation. This chapter covers the following topics: ■ Installing the Server ■ Making Connections ■ Operating System ■ Maintaining the Server ■...
Page 26: Installing The Server
During unpacking, inspect the container and the contents for damage. If there is any damage, report it immediately to the freight carrier and to Telestream Support. The computer is heavy. Unpack the computer on a strong, well-balanced table that can support the full weight of the computer and shipping container without tipping.
Page 27: Rack Installation
Server Installation and Maintenance Installing the Server Rack Installation The Lightspeed Live server is designed to fit into a standard 19-inch (483 mm) equipment rack with support front and rear, using supplied rack rails and rear support extensions. Assembling the Rails The inner rail extensions install on each side of the chassis as shown.
Page 28: Installing Outer Rails Into A Rack
Server Installation and Maintenance Installing the Server Installing Outer Rails into a Rack Next, install the outer rails into the rack as shown in the next figure. Align the square pegs on the front of the rail with the square holes in the front of the rack (C). Push the rail into the rack until the quick release bracket snaps into place, securing the rail to the rack.
Page 29: Installing The Server In The Rack
Server Installation and Maintenance Installing the Server Installing the Server in the Rack When selecting a position in a rack to place the server, be sure to allow a minimum of 30 inches of clearance at the back of the server for sufficient cooling airflow and servicing.
Page 30: Making Connections
Connect a source of timecode (LTC) to the R (leftmost) BNC connector on the SDI input card. Lightspeed Live server Rear Panel: 1 PCI half height x8 GPU Card expansion slot for Telestream approved SDI input Card cards only AC Power Connectors 2 USB 4 mini-BNC...
Page 31: Power Requirements And Connections
Failure to do so could present a severe electric shock hazard that could result in injury or death. CAUTION: Telestream recommends connecting computer equipment to AC power through an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with surge protection. Fluctuations in commercial supply voltage can damage unprotected electronic equipment.
Page 32 Server Installation and Maintenance Making Connections WARNING: When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection power cables. Using any other cables could cause a malfunction or a fire. WARNING: The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis.
Page 33: Operating System
Windows Firewall The Lightspeed Live Capture web application uses port 8083 and/or 8084, and Live Stream uses port 8089. If you use Windows Firewall, be sure those ports are open on the Lightspeed Live server and across your network.
Page 34: Maintaining The Server
Lightspeed Live server. The settings are supplied here in the event they have been changed and you need to restore them to factory original settings. (For details, consult your System Administrator or a Telestream Field Sales Engineer). 1. In Performance Options, set Windows Performance options: –...
Page 35: Backing Up The Lightspeed Live Server
Backing up the Lightspeed Live Server In order to protect your Lightspeed Live server from data loss, Telestream highly recommends that you create an image of the Operating System drive (C:\) drive immediately upon taking delivery of your server and that you perform periodic back- ups of all critical data on the server.
Page 36: Managing The Lightspeed Live Server
Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server Managing the Lightspeed Live Server IPMI View management software provides remote network management of one or more Lightspeed or Lightspeed Live servers using IPMI messages over Ethernet LAN or a dedicated IPMI LAN. If your Lightspeed Ethernet connectors are used to connect to storage, you can use the IPMI LAN connector to create an IPMI network among your Lightspeed servers.
Page 37: Installing New Or Replacement Hard Drives
Server Installation and Maintenance Maintaining the Server Installing New or Replacement Hard Drives Follow these steps to replace a failing hard drive or install a new one. Drives may be removed or replaced with power on. See the Drives topic in the Introduction chapter for new or replacement drive specifications.
Page 38: Rebuilding The Lightspeed Live Storage Raid
The PWR Fail LED will illuminate and remain on until the failed unit has been replaced. Replace with the same model. Replacement units can be ordered from Telestream. See Obtaining Support | Information | Assistance.
Page 39: Monitoring Lightspeed Live Via Snmp
Lightspeed Live servers via SNMP. MIB files can be found on the Lightspeed Live server in this location: C:\Program Files\Telestream\Live Stream Server MIB files can also be found on the Lightspeed Live DVD or USB thumb-drive in the SNMP folder.
Page 40 Server Installation and Maintenance Monitoring Lightspeed Live via SNMP Lightspeed Live Guide...
Page 41: Configuring And Updating Live Capture
Configuring and Updating Live Capture This chapter explains how to configure the Lightspeed Live Capture software, and how to update your server and install a ComponentPac update. These are the topics that will help you configure the software: ■ What Is Lightspeed Live Capture? ■...
Page 42: What Is Lightspeed Live Capture
Lightspeed Live Capture uses a variety of codecs and format containers to capture live video into media files. Lightspeed Live Capture is designed to run standalone, or it can operate as a part of a larger Vantage Media Processing Platform array.
Page 43: When Is An Array License Needed
Configuring and Updating Live Capture When is an Array License Needed? When is an Array License Needed? Users can cluster multiple Lightspeed Live servers together and run captures on each machine without an array license when workflows have all actions within a workflow running on the same machine.
Page 44: Configuring Settings For Your Facility
(?) in the upper right corner of the Console to open the searchable Van- tage Domain Management Guide.) 2. Apply your Lightspeed Live Capture license by clicking Licenses in the left panel and verifying that you have a Live Capture license.
Page 45 Settings & Options in the left panel. On the General tab, verify that Enable user administration is selected, and if not, select it. This must be enabled in order to use the Lightspeed Live Capture web application. You may also want to check Use Windows Active Directory for Users to use your Win- dows logins for Vantage.
Page 46 Configuring and Updating Live Capture Configuring Settings for Your Facility 4. Create user accounts for Lightspeed Live Capture. Select Users near the bottom of the left panel to create new user accounts. To add a new account, click the New User button in the Users panel and fill in the form.
Page 47 Configuring and Updating Live Capture Configuring Settings for Your Facility 5. Add a live capture store (or verify that it has been added at the factory). Select Storage > Vantage Stores in the left panel and verify that a Live Store exists in the D:\Live Store\ location.
Page 48: Configuring Ingest Sources
Configuring Ingest Sources Configuring Ingest Sources Before the channel groups and sources can be accessed by the Lightspeed Live Capture web app and transformed into the captured output files, they need to be defined. This allows the system to work with the sources according to your workflow and Lightspeed Live Capture web app configurations.
Page 49 Configuring and Updating Live Capture Configuring Ingest Sources 6. In the Permitted Users section (visible only if User Administration is enabled in the Settings & Options > General tab) you can assign Permitted Users by clicking on a user in the left list, and clicking Add to move them to the right list. You can check Everyone (Public Access) (this is the default) to allow all users access to that nexus.
Page 50: Configuring Sdi Sources
Configuring and Updating Live Capture Configuring Ingest Sources Configuring SDI Sources The options for SDI sources need to be configured in the Vantage Management Console > Capture Inventory panel. SDI sources entering the Lightspeed Live server are automatically added to the inventory list of sources. Select Capture Inventory in the left panel to open the Capture Inventory panel for editing.
Page 51: Previewing Sources
Configuring and Updating Live Capture Configuring Ingest Sources Previewing Sources You can preview source video, and see information about it, in a small window (below) by right-clicking the source and selecting Preview, or by using the Preview button in the toolbar. The preview image is updated once per second. Changing the Source Name Default source names include the server name and input number.
Page 52 SDI input: Source—Uses the timecode provided in VBI or VANC (SMPTE 12M-2/RP188) of the selected Lightspeed Live Capture's video input signal. If a valid timecode is not available or goes away – see the Free Run TimeCode option below.
Page 53 Configuring and Updating Live Capture Configuring Ingest Sources that are not 100% frame accurate (or for systems with routing latency to the associated timecode). Most VTR decks will not require this offset adjustment. If you have a VTR deck that needs this adjustment it will be necessary to use a trial and error process to determine the correct offset.
Page 54 Configuring and Updating Live Capture Configuring Ingest Sources 3. Open the Capture Inventory panel of the Vantage Management Console. 4. Uncheck the 4K Video Input option, then click the Save button to save your changes. 5. The inventory is now converted back to the default four SDI inputs. 6.
Page 55: Creating A Live Capture Workflow
Creating a Live Capture Workflow Creating a Live Capture Workflow The next step in configuring the Lightspeed Live Capture system is to create a live capture workflow. The workflow processes the input source you select, packages it into the desired video and audio format, and delivers it to the desired storage location.
Page 56 Configuring and Updating Live Capture Creating a Live Capture Workflow 4. Select the Inspector (circled i) icon on the upper left corner of the Capture action to open the Inspector and configure the action, or double-click the action to open the Inspector.
Page 57 VTR, or from the Lightspeed Live Capture Web API. Note: If you are using the Lightspeed Live Capture web app to control live capturing, you must set the Trigger option to Manual or VTR so the web app can control the recording of input channels.
Page 58 This completes configuration and a simple workflow as prerequisites for running the Lightspeed Live Capture web app. You are now ready to log into the Capture web app and begin using it as explained in The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application chapter.
Page 59: Creating A Vtr Capture Workflow
Configuring and Updating Live Capture Creating a Live Capture Workflow Creating a VTR Capture Workflow When you want to capture video data from a VTR, the VTR must be properly connected to the Lightspeed Live server and configuration settings need to be made in both the Vantage Management Console >...
Page 60 Configuring and Updating Live Capture Creating a Live Capture Workflow 8. Next, the Capture action needs to be configured. Launch the Vantage Workflow Designer by double-clicking the desktop icon, then open the Workflow that is associated with the input the VTR is using. If you need to create a new Workflow, Creating a Live Capture Workflow above for details.
Page 61: Troubleshooting The Vtr Connection
Configuring and Updating Live Capture Creating a Live Capture Workflow Troubleshooting the VTR Connection If you have an active Capture workflow that is configured as described above, but its Monitor Status returns "Initializing: VTR not connected", you can perform some of the following troubleshooting steps: 1.
Page 62: Live Capture Server Configuration Changes
Configuring and Updating Live Capture Live Capture Server Configuration Changes Live Capture Server Configuration Changes The following topics explain how to make common configuration changes. ■ Renaming a Lightspeed Live Capture Server ■ Joining Multiple Capture Servers ■ Uniquely Named Multiple Capture Servers ■...
Page 63 Windows as it may not have been updated. For example, if the original hostname was lsl-telestream and the new one is lsl-customer, the User Name may still be listed as: lsl-telestream\Administator. If so, change the hostname to: lsl-customer\Administrator, and re-enter your password.
Page 64: Joining Multiple Capture Servers
ComponentPacs below. Capture-Only Systems Two or more Lightspeed Live Capture servers can be joined together to form a multiple server Live Capture-only system. This allows for common configuration, management, and capture control. To join Lightspeed Live Capture servers together, follow these steps: 1.
Page 65: Existing Vantage Array - Adding Live Capture Server(S)
See the Vantage Domain Management Guide for details on licensing. To configure, manage, and control your Lightspeed Live Capture system, run the Vantage Management Console, Vantage Workflow Designer, and Lightspeed Live Capture web applications pointing to the domain contained on the Lightspeed Live Capture master domain server selected in Step 1, above.
Page 66: Uniquely Named Multiple Capture Servers
Array, and it is active. Refer to the Vantage Domain Management Guide > Installing a Vantage Distributed Domain, for more details. 3. Verify that the Lightspeed Live Capture server is on the same network as the existing Vantage Array domain, with sufficient network permissions and access.
Page 67: Best Practice For Multiple Live Capture Server System Design
Configuring and Updating Live Capture Live Capture Server Configuration Changes Best Practice for Multiple Live Capture Server System Design Best practice for multiple Live Capture server systems is to install and run the "Vantage master domain" database and IIS Web Server on a server(s) that is separate from the Live Capture servers.
Page 68 Configuring and Updating Live Capture Live Capture Server Configuration Changes Live Capture/Vantage Array—with Separate Vantage Domain Database and IIS Web Host Servers For this example the "Vantage master domain" database and IIS Web server are installed on two completely separate servers. Since this is a large system array containing six (6) Vantage system and three (3) Live Capture servers, separating the database and Web Server is recommended to prevent the database and IIS Web server resource consumption from affecting the Live Capture and Vantage servers.
Page 69: Connecting The Applications For Multiple Servers
Configuring and Updating Live Capture Live Capture Server Configuration Changes Connecting the Applications for Multiple Servers When there are multiple Capture server systems where the database and web server reside on specific server(s) within the multiple server configuration, the Vantage client applications and /or the Live Capture web app need to be configured to connect to the appropriate server.
Page 70: Using The Live Capture Web App With Multiple Servers
Live Capture Server Configuration Changes Using the Live Capture Web App with Multiple Servers To use the Lightspeed Live Capture web application when there are multiple servers, first install the Vantage Web Applications on the server running the IIS Web service. To...
Page 71: Updating Your Server Using Secured Version Control And Componentpacs
Workflow, it can be done at a convenient time. Secured Version Control has been implemented as part of Lightspeed Live Capture and Vantage v7.0. ComponentPacs are architected in such a way as to facilitate the inclusion of multiple component versions.
Page 72: Installing A Componentpac Update
1. On a multiple server system utilizing a single database, verify that all Vantage services have been assigned to the desired domain database. 2. Download the ComponentPac update file(s) from the Lightspeed Live Capture download page at www.telestream.net. 3. Place the Capture ComponentPac file, and any other applicable ComponentPac(s) file(s), into a network folder that is reachable by all Vantage and Lightspeed Live Capture servers in your domain.
Page 73: Updating Workflows And Actions For Componentpacs
Upgrade. Newly created actions will always use the latest ComponentPac installed. For information on how to update Workflows and Actions utilizing new Vantage features without compromising existing Vantage workflows see the Secured Version Control application note on the Telestream web site. Lightspeed Live Guide...
Page 74: Clear Browsing Data After Updating Vantage Or Live Capture
Live Capture After a Vantage or ComponentPac update is installed, you must clear the browsing data in your Chrome browser in order for the Lightspeed Live Capture web application to operate properly. Follow these steps to clear the browsing data: 1.
Page 75: The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application This chapter describes the Lightspeed Live Capture web application, how to install it, access it, and how to use it. This chapter covers the following topics: ■ Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Overview ■...
Page 76: Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Overview
Title panel Menu panel Channel View panel The Lightspeed Live Capture web application is presented in three panels: • Title panel—Displays the home button, Vantage domain and user name, and con- trols to manage the user password, change domains, and to log out or log in.
Page 77: Installing The Lightspeed Live Capture Web App
Services) which ships properly configured in the Lightspeed Live Capture server. Installation on Standard Servers For standard servers (other than Lightspeed Live Capture) you must set up IIS first. If IIS is already installed, you must create the configuration that supports Vantage Web Applications.
Page 78: Accessing The Lightspeed Live Capture Web App
If you are accessing the Lightspeed Live Capture web app remotely, replace “localhost” with the DNS server name or IP address: http://<ServerName>/Vantage/CapturePortal/Default.aspx When asked to for the Lightspeed Live Capture Login, enter the Vantage user name and password assigned to you during Vantage configuration as described in the Configuring and Updating Live Capture chapter of this guide.
Page 79: Launching The Web Applications Menu
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Accessing the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Launching the Web Applications Menu To launch the Vantage Web Applications Menu home page, do the following: 1. Open your Chrome browser and enter the Vantage Web Applications Menu home page URL: http://<IISServerName>/Vantage/...
Page 80: Selecting A Channel Group
Vantage Web Applications. Select the Channel Group you want to use and click OK. The Lightspeed Live Capture web application opens in your browser. Creating a New Channel Group Channel Groups are created, and their properties are edited, in the Vantage Management Console.
Page 81: Using The Lightspeed Live Capture Web App
Manual or VTR start trigger. Channels not configured for Manual or VTR start are presented in the Lightspeed Live Capture web app as read-only status views. A channel in read-only status cannot be controlled from the Lightspeed Live Capture web app.
Page 82: Basic Information And Control Display
Hover over a channel to see basic information about that channel, and to access the Record and Stop buttons for that channel: Lightspeed Live Capture Menu Panel The following describes the options available in the Lightspeed Live Capture web app menu panel. Channel Groups The Channel Groups menu displays the Channel Groups that are currently available.
Page 83: Configuration
Channel Order is selected. When the Live Capture web application is closed and re- opened the saved display order is recalled. Help The Help options provide information about using Lightspeed Live Capture: • About—Displays the version number of Lightspeed Live Capture.
Page 84: Manual Mode Controls And Indicators
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Manual Mode Controls and Indicators When the Capture action Trigger option is set to Manual mode the Channel Control dialog provides display of the video source, information about the selected channel, and provides controls for the operation of the channel.
Page 85 The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Record – When Time-Shift is NOT enabled—Starts recording of the channel at the current time. – When Time-Shift is enabled, and the Timeline Slider’s playhead is in the Live position (fully to the right at zero)—Starts recording of the channel at the current...
Page 86 The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App code is 02:30:00;20 and a start timecode of 02:30:00;18 is used within the job, recording will begin immediately at the current timecode of 02:30:00;20. Setting a Start Timecode more than 60 seconds from the current time (in the past) results in an job that will be recorded in 24 hours.
Page 87 The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Out/In Functionality Out/In functionality differs based on whether a Filler file has been enabled within the Capture workflow, or not. See Program Input in Appendix A for information about enabling a Filler file.
Page 88: Indicators And Information In The Channel Control Dialog
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Note: When the Channel Control dialog is first opened in the Lightspeed Live Capture web app, the Timeline Slider cannot be moved back in time until the buffer has loaded.
Page 89 The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App The Pending Capture States are: • Pending Record in HH:MM:SS—Indicates the amount of time until recording begins, which is set to occur when the timecode designated as the first frame is reached.
Page 90: Vtr Mode Controls And Indicators
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App VTR Mode Controls and Indicators When the Capture action Trigger option is set to VTR mode, the Channel Control dialog provides information about the selected channel and controls for the operation of the channel when connected to a VTR.
Page 91: Controls For Vtr Mode
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Controls for VTR Mode The following controls are provided in the Channel Control dialog when the Trigger mode is set to VTR in the Capture action: Record Click Record to initiate the recording process, based on the settings made for Start Timecode, Stop Timecode, Duration, and Discontinuity.
Page 92 Start Timecode—Enter the desired Start Timecode to be used for recording. When Record is selected Lightspeed Live Capture will cue up the tape to this Start Time- code, minus a 3 second pre-roll, then start playing forward to begin recording.
Page 93: Schedule And Web Service Controls And Indicators
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App • Discontinuity—Select Stop On if you want the recording to stop when a timecode discontinuity is detected. Select Ignore to disregard any timecode discontinuity if they are detected.
Page 94: When Multiple Events Are Queued For Capture
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App When Multiple Events are Queued for Capture Capture events for Schedule are queued up for processing when they are within 1 hour of their start time and Web Service events can be queued up any time within a 24 hour period.
Page 95: Recorded File Location And Format
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Lightspeed Live Capture Web App Recorded File Location and Format When recording is active, captures are written to the Live Store, or the path specified within the Vantage Capture action under Output Location in the Primary Output or Secondary Output.
Page 96: Using The Job Status Views
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Job Status Views Using the Job Status Views Job Status Views is a web application that enables basic Vantage job management via a web browser. You can use Job Status Views to access job information and manage jobs in your Vantage domain from anywhere on the LAN, or via the Internet if you provide such access to your Vantage domain.
Page 97: The Job Status Views Web Application
The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Job Status Views On the Vantage Web Applications home page, click Job Status Views. Open Job Status Views The Job Status Views Web Application The following shows an example of information provided in the Job Status Views web application, this example is set to display All Workflows.
Page 98 The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application Using the Job Status Views If no job status information is appearing in Job Status Views, you should make sure that this feature has been enabled in the Vantage Management Console. Open the Vantage Management Console and select Application Configurations >...
Page 99: Creating Capture Workflows
Creating Capture Workflows This chapter provides information to help calculate Lightspeed Live Capture resource usage, and tours that describe typical examples of configuring and capturing live content. The following topics are included: ■ Lightspeed Live Capture Resource Calculator ■ Determining the Time-Shift Buffer Duration ■...
Page 100: Lightspeed Live Capture Resource Calculator
Lightspeed Live Capture Resource Calculator Lightspeed Live Capture Resource Calculator Lightspeed Live Capture uses a variety of codecs and format containers to capture live video into media files. At the simplest level, Lightspeed Live Capture consists of customizable workflow actions that automate the live capture process. A workflow is the mechanism you create that takes an incoming live source and encodes it into one of many available codec and container formats.
Page 101: Determining The Time-Shift Buffer Duration
Creating Capture Workflows Lightspeed Live Capture Resource Calculator Care must be taken not to exceed the limits of the Lightspeed Live server's available resources. The factors that consume the Lightspeed Live server's resources are described in the following topics. The following items will have an effect on resources used by individual workflows.
Page 102: Resource Use Factor (Ruf) Charts
Creating Capture Workflows Lightspeed Live Capture Resource Calculator Resource Use Factor (RUF) Charts Use the following charts to determine your Resource Use Factor (RUF). The charts are organized by input signal type and provide the typical RUF for each codec. The total of...
Page 103 Creating Capture Workflows Lightspeed Live Capture Resource Calculator Example 1—Uses a Total of 1.00 RUF Example 1 shows four (4) SDI-HD inputs. SDI Input 1 is connected to two (2) workflows, and SDI Input 2, 3, and 4 are each connected to a single workflow. In this example, the total of the Resource Use Factors from all workflows equals one (1) RUF.
Page 104 Creating Capture Workflows Lightspeed Live Capture Resource Calculator Lightspeed Live Guide...
Page 105: Configuring And Updating Live Stream
Configuring and Updating Live Stream This chapter explains how to update the Lightspeed Live Stream software, how to join multiple servers, and how to rename servers. This chapter covers the following topics: ■ Updating the Lightspeed Live Stream Software ■ Renaming a Lightspeed Live Stream Server ■...
Page 106: Updating The Lightspeed Live Stream Software
Updating the Lightspeed Live Stream Software Updating the Lightspeed Live Stream Software When it’s time to update the Lightspeed Live Stream software, contact Telestream support to obtain the correct installer for your server. WARNING: Do not uninstall the Lightspeed Live Stream application if you are using Live Capture.
Page 107: Joining Multiple Stream Servers
Configuring and Updating Live Stream Joining Multiple Stream Servers Joining Multiple Stream Servers A Lightspeed Live server is factory-configured as a standalone Live Stream system. Multiple Lightspeed Live servers can be joined together as a group to expand capabilities. The process of joining Lightspeed Live servers together requires making some registry setting changes on the new servers that will be joining the Primary server, and restarting some services.
Page 108 Regedit.exe will appear and be selected. Press Enter, or click on the Regedit.exe name to open it. 6. Navigate to this location in your Registry Editor and select it: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Telestream\Live 7. Change the Persistence data entry to the name of the Primary server. a. Double-click Persistence to open the Edit String dialog.
Page 109: Stopping And Restarting Live Services
3. On each new server, Restart the following services, in this order: a. Telestream Live Source Service b. Telestream Live Stream Service Do Not restart the Telestream Live Persistence Service 4. Close the Services window. 5. On the Primary server, Stop the following services, in this order: a.
Page 110: Firewalls And Blocked Ports Limit Functionality
Configuring and Updating Live Stream Joining Multiple Stream Servers Firewalls and Blocked Ports Limit Functionality If you have firewalls and/or blocked ports you may not be able to fully access joined Lightspeed Live servers. The servers will show up, but you will not be able to configure settings for Channels or see the Sources.
Page 111: The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application This chapter describes the Lightspeed Live Stream web application, how to install it, access it, and how to use it. This chapter covers the following topics: ■ Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Interface ■ Logging Into the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App ■...
Page 112: Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Interface
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Interface Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Interface The Lightspeed Live Stream application is a web user interface that provides features and options to configure and control all of your Lightspeed Live Streams. Edit Settings, Password, Edit the Selected Select Audio...
Page 113: Source Indicator Icons
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Interface Source Indicator Icons Icons in the upper-right of the thumbnail previews for each source in the Sources section indicate the type of source and whether that source is being used in a live stream, or if there is a loss of signal.
Page 114: Logging Into The Lightspeed Live Stream Web App
. The username cannot be changed. Accessing the Lightspeed Live Guide The Lightspeed Live Guide (this document) can be opened from the About menu in the Lightspeed Live Stream web application. It is also available on the Telestream website www.telestream.net/pdfs/user-guides/Lightspeed-UserGuides/Lightspeed-Live- Guide.pdf and on the Lightspeed Live installation disk.
Page 115: Activating A License
Activating a License Note: When a valid license is not activated in Lightspeed Live Stream, the output is watermarked with the Telestream logo. Follow these steps to add a license to Lightspeed Live Stream: 1. Click the General Stream Settings icon in the upper right of the interface and select About to open the About dialog.
Page 116 10. Open the text file and copy the Activation Code to the clipboard of the Internet computer, paste it into the Offline Activation Code entry field in the Telestream web page, then click Submit to generate the Server Key file.
Page 117: Deactivating A License
When the dialog appears, click Yes to deactivate or No to cancel the dialog and keep the license active. Note: This deactivation process only works when the computer that is running Lightspeed Live Stream is connected to the Internet. For offline deactivation, contact Telestream Support. Lightspeed Live Guide...
Page 118: Understanding The Lightspeed Live Stream Web App
• Transport Stream—From the four Ethernet ports of the Lightspeed Live server • RTMP—Receive Real-Time Messaging Protocol signals, such as from Telestream’s Wirecast application. Up to four RTMP sources can be connected to Live Stream. Programs A Program defines what will be encoded. In Programs you set the name, the resolution, and audio sample rate for each Program you want to create.
Page 119: Encoders
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Understanding the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Rendition A Rendition allows you to set audio and language parameters for each Rendition and contains associated Segments. Segment A Segment contains information for Materials and the Trigger Conditions that determine when the Segment is active.
Page 120: Steps For Setting Up Live Stream
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Understanding the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Steps for Setting Up Live Stream The following steps outline the order in which Lightspeed Live Stream should be configured so that components are ready and available to be used when configuring the next section.
Page 121: Operation Flow Through Live Stream Components
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Understanding the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Operation Flow through Live Stream Components The following diagram shows a typical operation flow through the components of Lightspeed Live Stream. In this example there are two Renditions in the Program. The Alternate Rendition can be used to provide time-aligned alternate versions of content, such as an alternate angle of an in-car view of a race that a user can choose instead of the normal line program feed.
Page 122: Configuring The Lightspeed Live Stream Web App
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App The Lightspeed Live Stream web application provides access to and control of the Lightspeed Live Stream content. These topics are covered: ■...
Page 123: Edit General Settings
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Edit General Settings Click the General Stream Settings icon in the upper right of the interface and select Settings to open the Edit Settings dialog. From the icon you can also choose Change Password, Sign Out, or open the About dialog.
Page 124 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App • Low Disk Space Threshold—Sets the threshold for a Low Disk Space warning. • Critical Disk Space Threshold—Specifies the threshold that generates a Critical Disk Space warning. •...
Page 125: Configuring Sources
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Configuring Sources Add and edit sources. Click the ‘+’ icon to add a Source. By default, there are four SDI sources that automatically show the current input, or color bars if there is no input. These inputs can be combined to make a single 4K input.
Page 126: File Loop Source
Raw Ancillary Dump—Only available when Advanced Mode is turned on in the Gen- eral Stream Settings dialog. WARNING: Do not enable this option unless directed to by Telestream Support. • 4K Video Input—Sets the source to 4K video input. When activated, all four SDI inputs are merged into one 4K input.
Page 127: Slate Source
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Slate Source Slate is the test pattern image to display when there is no signal. Click the ‘+’ icon to open the Configure Source dialog to add a Slate source. The Slate Configure Source dialog provides these options: •...
Page 128: Transport Stream Source
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Transport Stream Source Click the ‘+’ icon to open the Configure Source dialog to add a Transport Stream source. IMPORTANT NOTE: The settings for Multicast Group IP Address, Local NIC/IP Address, Port Number, and Program Number can only be changed when you are first adding a new Transport Stream source.
Page 129 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App • Force 8 Bit—Forces the source to be 8 bit instead of 10 bit regardless of original source. • Freeze on LOS—Causes the source to hold the last good frame if there is a loss of sig- nal.
Page 130: Rtmp Source
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App RTMP Source Click the ‘+’ icon to open the Configure Source dialog to add an RTMP source. Up to four RTMP sources can be connected to Live Stream. Note: The RTMP Source configuration must be added to Live Stream first and then the RTMP source that will be ingested can be started.
Page 131: Audio Tracks
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App • Freeze on LOS—Sets the source to hold the last good frame if there is a loss of signal. • Assign Processor—Assign this source and its dependents to a single processor. When on, all processing is assigned to a single multi-core CPU socket.
Page 132 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App select a different Audio Track to use for the preview from the menu in the upper right of the Sources section. Setting a track to Default also marks it as the settings to use for the Channel Assign- ment of the output.
Page 133: Configuring Programs
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Configuring Programs Add and edit Programs, Renditions, and Segments. Click the ‘+’ icon to add a Program and click the 3-dot icon to edit or delete the selected Program. In Programs you set the name, the resolution, and audio sample rate for each Program you want to create.
Page 134: Rendition
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Rendition Click the ‘+’ icon in a Program to add a Rendition. Click the 3-dot icon to edit, copy, or delete the Rendition. A Rendition allows you to set audio and language parameters for each Rendition and associated Segments.
Page 135: Segment
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Segment Click the ‘+’ icon in a Rendition to add a Segment. Then select a Segment to add Materials to it. Multiple Segments will need Trigger Conditions to declare which Segment is to be encoded at any given time.
Page 136 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App The Configure Material dialog provides these options, which vary depending on the material selected: • Name—Enter or edit the name of the resource. • Left—The offset from the left of the screen, in pixels. •...
Page 137 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App The formats supported for video are: • • • MPEG-2 • Adjusting and Editing Materials The audiovisual assets you add are displayed in the preview pane to the right of the Materials menu.
Page 138: Trigger Conditions
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Trigger Conditions Trigger Conditions define when a Segment is active, in relation to other Segments. The visual stack order of Segments and Trigger Conditions defines which segment will be encoded at any given time.
Page 139: Configuring Encoders
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Configuring Encoders Add and edit Encoder groups. Click the ‘+’ icon to add Encoder groups and click the pencil icon to edit existing Encoder groups. The Encoders section provides options to configure the encoder parameters for the audio and video Streams.
Page 140 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Streams for AAC Encoders Select the AAC audio encoder group and click the ‘+’ icon in Streams to add stream versions. The Configure Stream dialog provides these options: •...
Page 141: Avc Video Encoder Group
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App AVC Video Encoder Group Add or edit the AVC (Advanced Video Coding) video encoder group. • Name—Enter or edit the name of the AVC stream. • GOP Duration—Enter or select the GOP duration, in seconds. The maximum dura- tion is 30 seconds.
Page 142 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App • Name—Enter or edit the name of the AVC stream. • Width—Enter or select the stream width. The default is 1920, the minimum is 160, and maximum width is 4096 pixels. •...
Page 143: Hevc Video Encoder Group
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App HEVC Video Encoder Group Add or edit the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) video encoder group. • Name—Enter or edit the name of the HEVC stream. • GOP Duration—Enter or select the GOP duration, in seconds.
Page 144 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App • Width—Enter or select the stream width. The default is 1920, the minimum is 160, and maximum width is 4096 pixels. • Height—Enter or select the stream height. The default is 1080, the minimum is 120, and the maximum height is 2160 pixels.
Page 145 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Lightspeed HW Mode Specifications The HEVC card is limited to the following output formats for frame rate, width, and height: 23.98 29.97 59.94 4096 x 2160p 23.98 29.97 59.94 Ultra HD...
Page 146: Configuring Packages
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Configuring Packages Add and edit Packages. Click the ‘+’ icon to add Packages and click the pencil icon to edit selected existing Packages. The Packages section allows you to choose the type of packages you want to use (Apple HLS, DASH, or RTMP), select a Program to use with the Package, and configure package settings.
Page 147: Dash
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App • Playlist Type—Select the playlist type to use, Rolling or Appending: – The Rolling playlist keeps a specific number of Segments, set in Elements. Rolling playlists will keep a fixed pool of published Segments, which reduces storage management and constrains player access to a range of Segments.
Page 148: Rtmp
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App • Playlist Type—Select the playlist type to use, Rolling or Appending: – The Rolling playlist keeps a specific number of Segments, set in Elements. Rolling playlists will keep a fixed pool of published Segments, which reduces storage management and constrains player access to a range of Segments.
Page 149: Adding And Configuring Variants
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Adding and Configuring Variants Select a Package and click the ‘+’ icon in Variants to add and configure a Variant. You can add multiple Variants. In a Variant you select a Rendition and the audio and video Encoder Streams to use for each Variant of the Package.
Page 150: Configuring Channels
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Configuring Channels Add and edit Channels. Click the ‘+’ icon to add Channels and click the pencil icon to edit existing Channels. Channels allows you to combine a Package with an input Source and select an output location.
Page 151 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App DASH and HLS Channels The Edit Channel Outputs dialog for DASH and HLS channels provides output options, which will vary based on the type of Output Location selected. An Output Location of Local Origin Server is selected by default.
Page 152 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App • File Server – File Path—Specify a folder path location on your File Server to act as the root for the package files. Files are written to a folder at this location with the Channel Name, for example: \\[FileServer]\[Shared Location]\<channel name>...
Page 153: Multiple Renditions Or Segments
The Edit Channel Outputs dialog for an RTMP channel contains a URI entry for each Package Variant. Add the URI address to the RTMP server hosting your stream. For example, rtmp://server.telestream.net:1928/live Multiple Renditions or Segments When you select a Package that contains a Program with more than one Rendition, or a Rendition with more than one Segment, the Renditions and Segments all appear as separate items in the Channel view.
Page 154: Starting And Stopping A Channel
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Starting and Stopping a Channel After all settings have been configured, select a Channel and click the large green Start button to activate the Channel. Click the large red Stop button to deactivate the selected channel.
Page 155: Activated Channel
The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Activated Channel The following image shows an activated Channel. A thumbnail preview of the Stream is displayed for each Variant, the lower information bar displays the output location and statistics for the resources being used, and the dot next to each Channel turns red when activated.
Page 156 The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application Configuring the Lightspeed Live Stream Web App Lightspeed Live Guide...
Page 157: Creating Stream Channels
Creating Stream Channels This chapter includes Lightspeed Live Stream resource usage information and provides a listing of the supported input formats. The following topics are included: ■ Live Stream CPU and GPU Resource Usage Guide ■ Supported Live Stream Source Input Formats...
Page 158: Live Stream Cpu And Gpu Resource Usage Guide
16 channels of audio. Note: When Live Capture and Live Stream are being used on the same Lightspeed Live server, use the Lightspeed Live Capture Resource Calculator (located in the Creating Capture Workflows chapter) along with the Live Stream Resource Usage Guide describe here to determine how Capture and Stream can best share a Lightspeed Live server's resources.
Page 159: Image Overlay
Creating Stream Channels Live Stream CPU and GPU Resource Usage Guide Image Overlay You can apply a Video Asset or Image Asset (see Materials section in Configuring Programs) as an overlay onto your main video image. Overlays can consume considerable GPU and/or CPU resources. Use caution when applying overlays, and restrict the total combined image area for overlays applied within active Channels to 1920x1080.
Page 160: Supported Live Stream Source Input Formats
Creating Stream Channels Supported Live Stream Source Input Formats Supported Live Stream Source Input Formats The following formats are supported in Lightspeed Live Stream for live input via SDI or IP sources: • 4 HD inputs, up to 1080p and 50/60fps or 1 UHD/4k input, up to 2160p and 50/60fps •...
Page 161: Appendix A: Capture Action And Codec Descriptions
Capture Action and Codec Descriptions This appendix describes the Lightspeed Live Capture action and the other actions available in the Vantage Workflow Designer to support Live Capture. Also included are brief descriptions of the codecs available in the Capture action.
Page 162: Capture Action
Copy or Move action, which can be optionally used to output the captured file to an additional location. The Lightspeed Live Capture web application is where you turn recording of the selected sources on and off and pause recording. For information on that portion of the...
Page 163: Program Input
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Program Input The Program section presents the input selections and controls. Source: Select an SDI source of live video and audio. When Live Stream and Capture are Used on the Same Server The following Warning only applies when Live Stream and Live Capture are used on the same Lightspeed Live server: WARNING: Capture currently supports SDI inputs only.
Page 164: Trigger Settings
- In and Out points: When checked, will add the OUT and IN control buttons to the workflow instance in the Lightspeed Live Capture web application. Note: If you are using the Lightspeed Live Capture web application to control live capturing, you must set the Trigger option to Manual or VTR so the Capture web app can control the recording of input channels.
Page 165 Web Service. Select to trigger live video capture using commands from the Lightspeed Live Capture Web API. You can only create a maximum of 16 jobs at any one time when using the Web Service Trigger. The Lightspeed Live Capture Web API Reference document is available on the Telestream website at http://www.telestream.net/pdfs/app-notes/app-Lightspeed- Live-Capture-API-Reference.pdf...
Page 166: Using Schedule Trigger
Note: You must use a calendar that is dedicated to only contain events that are used for Lightspeed Live Capture. All events in the calendar are used for Live Capture, no matter what name they are given or other purpose they are intended for.
Page 167 Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action • "Repeat Every" must be set to 1 to repeat every day. • "Starts On" can be any day in the future. • "Ends" Never, After, and On are all supported. Any other options, except those mentioned above, are not supported and unexpected results may occur.
Page 168 Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action 1. In the Vantage Workflow Designer, select File > Create New Workflow and name the workflow. 2. In the Workflow Design panel, select Live from the top tool bar and drag a Capture action into the workspace below.
Page 169 CalDav calendar server applications may implement security restrictions to prevent unauthorized access. Set your calendar's security settings appropriately to allow Lightspeed Live Capture access to calendar events. 7. Username—In the Username field enter the email address you use for your CalDav calendar.
Page 170 Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Note: Calendar event time windows should not overlap. For example, if one event is set from 3:00 to 4:00 and another event on the same day is set from 3:15 to 4:15, they will overlap and may cause errors to occur.
Page 171: Primary And Secondary Outputs
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Primary and Secondary Outputs The Primary output section allows you to select the container format and the video and audio codecs to use for the main captured output. You can also select the output storage location where the file will be written, edit the file name using tokens, and specify a workflow nickname.
Page 172 Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Edit Filename. Displays the Filename Pattern Editor and specifies the pattern for the file you are creating. Default: Workflow Name - Source Name. Use the menu on the right to select one or more tokens to insert to create the exact filename pattern you require. Available tokens: - Workflow Name: Select to add the name of the workflow as part of the file name.
Page 173: Primary Output Container Details
MXF produces an MXF Operational Pattern 1a (OP-1a, SMPTE 379M-2004) file with a generic container mapped to Lightspeed Live Capture's available video essences. Note: Lightspeed Live Capture's MXF files containing IMX, XDCAM or AVC-Intra are created in such a way that they can be opened for editing/playing (in Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Telestream Switch and other media applications) while they are still growing during capture.
Page 174: Container Settings
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action SMPTE 405M-2006, Elements and Individual Data Items for MXF Generic Container System Scheme 1 - DNxHD SMPTE 436M-2006, MXF Mappings for VBI Lines and Ancillary Data Packets SMPTE 2019-4-2008, Mapping VC-3 Coding Units into MXF Generic Container - DNxHD SMPTE RDD03, eVTR MXF Interoperability Specification - DV, IMX SMPTE RDD 9-2009, MXF Interoperability Specification of Sony MPEG Long GOP Product...
Page 175 Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Codec. PCM is selected by default. No other selections are available. Channel Configuration. Select the audio output channel mapping. Bit Depth. Select the desired audio bit depth. 16, 20, or 24 bit. Force One Track Per Channel.
Page 176: Quicktime Output
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action QuickTime Output The QuickTime container conforms to the IEC 14496-14 MP4 File Format standard and the QuickTime File Format Specification. QuickTime Format Summary Video Apple Pro Res 422/444, AVC, AVC-Intra, DV, DVCPro, DVCProHD, DNxHD, DNxHR, HEVC, IMX, x264, x265, XDCAM Audio PCM, 16/20/24-bit, 48Kbps, up to 16 channels;...
Page 177 Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Caption Track. (Closed caption track) None, C608, or C708. Fast Start. Enable Fast Start to improve web based playback when downloading the file. Header Compression. Compresses QuickTime header information to improve playback responsiveness when downloading the file.
Page 178: Video Stream Details
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Enable CLAP atom. Enables the QuickTime Clean Aperture atom. Note: CLAP Atom insertion should not be used in conjunction with the Conform Aperture > Clean Aperture selection above. Only one or the other should be used. Aspect Ratio Mode Select an option to specify the display aspect ratio of the output.
Page 179: Tifo Output
TIFO Output Telestream Intermediary Format (TIFO) is an intermediate media wrapper format designed by Telestream as a uniform, interchangeable file format to ensure inter- operability among Telestream's media processing solutions, including Vantage, Lightspeed Live Capture, and Pipeline. TIFO provides a lightweight, low-overhead wrapper that is essence-agnostic, with out-of-band metadata, timecode, and closed caption support.
Page 180 Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Codec. PCM is selected by default. No other selections are available. Channel Configuration. Select the number and layout of the audio channels. Bit Depth. Select the desired audio bit depth. 16, 20, or 24 bit. Force One Track Per Channel.
Page 181: Secondary Output Container Details
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Secondary Output Container Details Proxy MP4 Output The Proxy MP4 container conforms to IEC 14496-14 MP4 file format standard. Note: MP4 files do not contain a timecode track. Container Settings The Proxy MP4 Container wraps the specified media into an MP4 file format. File Extension.
Page 182: Proxy Mxf Rdd-25 Output
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Capture Action Proxy MXF RDD-25 Output The Proxy MXF RDD-25 container conforms to the RDD-25 MXF file format standard. Container Settings The Proxy MXF RDD-25 container wraps the specified media into a MXF file format. File Extension.
Page 183: Primary Output - Video Codecs
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Primary Output - Video Codecs Primary Output - Video Codecs The following Primary Output video codecs are available when configuring the Capture action. Apple ProRes Supported Container - QuickTime - TIFO Quality - 422 HQ - 422 SQ - 422 LT - 422 Proxy...
Page 184: Dnxhd
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Primary Output - Video Codecs - QuickTime - TIFO Quality - 50 Mbps 4:2:0 - 100 Mbps 4:2:2 - 200 Mbps 4:2:2 DNxHD Supported Container - MXF OP1a - QuickTime - TIFO Quality - 444 - HQX (10 bit, 220/185 Mbps) - HQ (220/185 Mbps)
Page 185: Dv/Dvcpro
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Primary Output - Video Codecs DV/DVCPro Supported Container - MXF OP1a - QuickTime - TIFO Quality - DV 25 Mbps - DVCPRO 25 Mbps - DVCPRO 50 Mbps DVCPRO HD Supported Container - MXF OP1a - QuickTime - TIFO HEVC...
Page 186: X264
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Primary Output - Video Codecs - 40 Mbps - 50 Mbps x264 Supported Container - MXF OP1a - QuickTime - TIFO Profile - Baseline - Main - High - High 10 - High 4:2:2 Bit Rate (in kbps) - Between 512 and 300,000 Command Line (option)
Page 187: Xdcam
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Primary Output - Video Codecs Profile - Main - Main 10 - Main 10 Intra Bit Rate (in kbps) - Between 512 and 300,000 Command Line (option) Configure the compressor using x265 command line syntax. For setting specific x265 parameters, you can enter x265 CLI commands (separated by spaces) to execute them.
Page 188: Primary Output - Audio Codec
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Primary Output - Audio Codec Primary Output - Audio Codec The following Primary Output audio codecs are available when configuring the Capture action. Supported Container - MXF OP1a - QuickTime - TIFO Channel Configuration Select the audio output channel mapping.
Page 189: Secondary Output - Video Codecs
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Secondary Output - Video Codecs Secondary Output - Video Codecs The following Secondary Output video codecs are available when configuring the Capture action. Supported Container - MXF OP1a RDD25 - MP4 Width - Between 320 and 720 Height - Between 240 and 480 Bit Rate (in kbps)
Page 190: Copy Action
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Copy Action Copy Action The Copy action is part of the Transport group, which enables you to perform file operations on specified files, identified by nickname. The Copy action duplicates the specified source file to another location, leaving the source file in place. Copy actions are limited to systems that support standard file copy operations - for example, Windows, FTP, and so on.
Page 191: Delete Action
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Delete Action You can use the following tokens: - Base Name: The base name of the file, including the extension for file operation actions. - Date: Select the format to use by clicking on the token in the pattern field. - Time: Select the format to use by clicking on the token in the pattern field.
Page 192: Deploy Action
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Deploy Action Deploy Action The Deploy action is part of the Transport group, which enables you to perform file operations on specified files, which are identified by nickname. The Deploy action exports the specified file or file sets including metadata to a system outside of the Vantage domain, including publishing video to social media sites.
Page 193: Move Action
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Move Action Move Action The Move action is part of the Transport group, which enables you to perform file operations on specified files, identified by nickname. The Move action replicates the specified file to another location, then deletes the original file. The copy first, delete last process insures that the move completes normally before deleting the source file.
Page 194 Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Move Action - Date: Select the format to use by clicking on the token in the pattern field. - Time: Select the format to use by clicking on the token in the pattern field. - Variable: Select the variable to use or create a new one, and click OK.
Page 195: Common Actions
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Common Actions Common Actions Common actions are typically light-weight, short duration, utilitarian actions, and do not have a dedicated Vantage service to execute them. Instead, these actions are implemented in every Vantage service, so that any service available can execute them efficiently and instantaneously.
Page 196: Forward Action
Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions Common Actions Forward Action A Forward action starts a new job for the target workflow, delivering a binder and all current variables from the originating workflow. A Forward action can only be added to the end of a workflow, and requires that the target workflow has a Receive action as its first action.
Page 197: Appendix B: Installing The Rs-422 Interface Kit
Appendix B: Installing the RS-422 Interface Kit This appendix provides instructions for assembling, installing, and connecting the 4-Port RS-422 Interface Kit and describes how to connect a VTR to the Lightspeed Live server using the RS-422 interface. These topics are included: ■...
Page 198: Rs-422 Interface Kit Assembly And Installation
Lightspeed Live server, and allows a VTR to be remotely controlled by the Live Capture application to facilitate conversion of video tape data into video files. Note: The 4-Port RS-422 Interface Kit is included with Lightspeed Live Capture, but not with the Lightspeed Live Stream product.
Page 199: Assembling & Installing The Rs-422 Interface Kit
Appendix B: Installing the RS-422 Interface Kit RS-422 Interface Kit Assembly and Installation Assembling & Installing the RS-422 Interface Kit The 4-Port RS-422 Interface Kit must be assembled and then installed. It is best installed in the rear of the equipment rack, to be close to the Lightspeed Live server USB ports. The rack tray can hold two RS-422 interface boxes, but the standard 4-Port RS-422 Interface Kit only includes one RS-422 interface box.
Page 200: Connecting A Vtr To The Lightspeed Live Server
Appendix B: Installing the RS-422 Interface Kit RS-422 Interface Kit Assembly and Installation Connecting a VTR to the Lightspeed Live Server When connecting a VTR to the RS-422 interface box and a Lightspeed Live server, you must use the same terminal number on the RS-422 interface and SDI Input on the Lightspeed Live server.
Page 201: Creating The Vtr Workflow
VTR. RS-422 Connector Pin Assignments Use the pin assignment diagram below if you wish to create custom RS-422 cables for your Lightspeed Live Capture’s USB to RS-422 interface box. Lightspeed Live Guide...
Page 202 Appendix B: Installing the RS-422 Interface Kit RS-422 Interface Kit Assembly and Installation Lightspeed Live Guide...
Page 203: Appendix C: Support
Appendix C: Support This appendix provides contact resources for Telestream Support services, troubleshooting information, and RMA procedures. These topics are included: ■ Obtaining Support | Information | Assistance ■ Locating the Live Stream Service Tag ■ Troubleshooting the Server by Checking the Log Files ■...
Page 204: Obtaining Support | Information | Assistance
If you purchased your Lightspeed Live server from a Support reseller, please contact your reseller for support. International Reseller Website: www.telestream.net Support See the Telestream website for your regional authorized Telestream reseller. Telestream Technical Email: techwriter@telestream.net Writers If you have comments or suggestions about improving this document, or other Telestream documents—or if...
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Obtaining Support | Information | Assistance Locating the Live Stream Service Tag When contacting Telestream support about Lightspeed Live Stream always include your system's Service Tag. The Service Tag can be found in the Live Stream web application About dialog and is unique to every Lightspeed Live Stream server.
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Obtaining Support | Information | Assistance These log files show when the two corresponding services started and whether they have encountered any errors. The contents of these logs may be helpful to Telestream Customer Support in helping you troubleshoot system problems. You may want to access and save the log files before making a support call so you can email them to Telestream as part of the support process.

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Telestream lightspeed live capture User Manual

Introduction

Server Installation and Maintenance

Configuring and Updating Live Capture

The Lightspeed Live Capture Web Application

Creating Capture Workflows

Configuring and Updating Live Stream

The Lightspeed Live Stream Web Application

Creating Stream Channels

Appendix A: Capture Action and Codec Descriptions

Appendix B: Installing the RS-422 Interface Kit

Appendix C: Support

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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Questions and answers

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