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- Page 1 Bee8 Capture, Live Streaming, Distribution Appliance ’ ANUAL VERSION V1.1 (US) DATE OF ISSUE 01.03.2017 P a g e Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Section 3 Initial Set-up ................................ 6 User Controls ..................................9 Bee8 Playback ..................................9 USB Download and Redundant Record Capability......................9 Section 4 The Bee8 Web Interface ............................ 10 The Record Page ................................10 Files Page ................................... 12 Settings Page ..................................14 Setting Page Video Settings Tab (3 input options) ...................... - Page 3 800.666.0996 www.reachAVIP.us Reach, REACH, , Reach Software are the trademarks of SZ REACH TECH CO., LTD. Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Note: This user manual is compiled to ensure easy installation and configuration of the product. Please read this manual carefully before using the product, so that you can make best use of all its functions.
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Page 4: Section 1.1 Overview
The Bee8 can stream live and VOD content to up to five concurrent users. It also can concurrently live stream RTSP and RTMP streams, so users can connect to a CDN service like YouTube or Wowza to view a live event. The Bee8 can also upload recorded content to an FTP server transparently and in the background. -
Page 5: Section 2 Connection Example
Reset Reset to factory default momentary Switch PTZ control switch RS232/RS485 RS232 or RS485 camera PTZ control RJ-45 Ethernet network connector connection (phoenix connector) Section 2 Connection Example Figure 1. Conceptual Flow P a g e Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... -
Page 6: Section 3 Initial Set-Up
The Bee8 is configured with a test and configuration IP address from the factory. The first step in integrating it into the resident IT ecosystem is to connect to it while in its IP Range. To accomplish this, first apply power to the Bee8, and record the IP address of the front panel of the Bee8, then change the IP address of your computer to the same Range, subnet, and gateway. - Page 7 Bee8 to the local area network. Select the System Config button (highlighted in red) to access the network administration section of the web interface. Figure 3. Record Page P a g e Bee8 User’s Manual...
- Page 8 1. DHCP Enable •Select this if your network infrastructure is based on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Be aware that with any lease release/renewals the IP address may change, and cause a loss of communications between the Bee8 and other IP devices.
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Page 9: User Controls
Download button and a copy of the file will be downloaded onto the device. After the USB flash disk or USB mobile HD is inserted in the USB connector, Bee8 will make self-check on the USB flash disk or USB mobile HD. In case that the available storage space is smaller than 1G, the text “USB” will flash on the LCD Display. -
Page 10: Section 4 The Bee8 Web Interface
Section 4 The Bee8 Web Interface As you have already logged in to the Bee8 in Section 3, repeat this process to log back in. As mentioned earlier, after you are logged in you land on the Record Page. This Page allows users to control the record function, schedule a record event, and change the way the content is presented. - Page 11 4. Recording Status Feedback •This set of three indicators gives live status of the Bee8 current record condition. 5.Schedule Recording Checkbox •Check this box to schedule a recording event in the future.
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Page 12: Files Page
Figure 6. Files Page The Files Page displays any files that are resident on the Bee8. These files are available for local playback, or VOD from this page. As you can see, the Prefix that was fixed on the previous page is now a part of the file name. This display shows when the file was recorded, its physical size and the options for what you can do with each file. - Page 13 3. Download •Press Download to directly download the file to a USB sturage device plugged into the front panel. Simply follow the prompts.The downloaded content will be an MP4 file. P a g e | 13 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX...
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Page 14: Settings Page
Settings Page This page includes almost everything you will use to commission the Bee8 into a system. This section will be divided into each of the functional tabs: Video Setting Disk Manage Audio Setting PPT Switch ... - Page 15 2. Source Input Panel •The source input panel allows you to select which inputs are active on the Bee8 when the panel is in Manual mode. The Picture above shows the panel in manual mode, with all 3 inputs selected, and all sources being High Definition.
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Page 16: Setting Page Video Settings Tab (2 Input Options)
Figure 8. Settings Page, Video Settings Tab, Two Sources 2. Source Input Panel (2 Video Inputs Live) •This image of the source input panel shows 2 live video inputs on the Bee8. When only two inputs are connected, the variety of layouts provides more options. 3. Video Layout •When two inputs are connected, several layouts become available with four picture-in picture options, and three side-... -
Page 17: Settings Page Audio Settings Tab
Figure 9. Settings Page, Audio Tab 1. Input Select Checkboxes •Check each box for audio signals you have input to the Bee8. 2. Denoise •Check each box to apply a denoise filter for the appropriate input. In most cases, filtering will not be required. -
Page 18: Settings Page Media Streams Tab
Settings Page Media Streams Tab Figure 10. Settings Page, Media Streams Tab P a g e | 18 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... - Page 19 Streaming Protocol Live Streams. By coping and pasting the IP address into a media Player like Flash Player or VLC Player, a user can view the live streaming directly from the Bee8. The High stream is a high bandwidth stream, the low is a low bandwidth stream. RTSP has the capability of negotiating with the client to determine which stream is most appropriate, based on available bandwidth of a users connection.
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Page 20: Settings Page, Camera Control Tab
Settings Page, Camera Control Tab Figure 11. Camera Control Tab P a g e | 20 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... - Page 21 RS-232 or RS-485 camera control port of the Bee8. PTZ Protocol •This section allows users to upload protocol to the Bee8 in the rare and unlikely event that the standard protocol set included with the Bee8 will not control a connected camera. To upload camera control protocol software to the Bee8, click the 3 dot button to search your computer for the software and select it.
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Page 22: Settings Page Image Adjustment Tab
The speed controls affect how quikly the image moves within the frame. NOTE: This control works only with analog signals such as VGA or composite SD video. Digital signal video phase is not adjustable, nor should it be. P a g e | 22 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... -
Page 23: Settings Page Title/Logo Tab
This file MUST be in PNG file format, no larger than 5132 X 512 pixels.After you have completed any changes in this section press OK to commit them. A preview of the file will appear to the right. P a g e | 23 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... -
Page 24: Settings Page Disk Management Tab
Figure 14. Disk Management Tab 1. Disk Management • This control allows user to allow Bee8 to self-manage the 1TB internal hard drive wen Automatic Cleanup is checked. Users may specify when to delete files based on age by specifying a minimum remianing disk space parameter (selectable range is 10-100GB). -
Page 25: Settings Page Ppt Switch Tab
Set the duration for the Title slide, and each subsequent slide changes in the appropriate text box. Range for the title slide is 5-30 seconds and subsequent slide changes is from 5-20 seconds. Commit the changes you made by pressing the save button. P a g e | 25 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... -
Page 26: System Config Page
•You can change the guest password here. The default password from the factory is guest. 3. Telnet Control Password •You can change the telnet password here. The default password from the factory is szreach. P a g e | 26 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... -
Page 27: System Config Device Name Tab
Figure 17. Device Name Tab 1. Device Name • You can enter a user name for this device to assist in quickly locating it when connected to a Media Center Server. P a g e | 27 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... -
Page 28: System Config Platform Tab With Media Center Chosen
•You can choose which platform you are interfacing with here. The default is Media Center and the option is FTP. If you choose FTP an additional set of text boxes will appear. P a g e | 28 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... -
Page 29: System Config Platform Tab With Ftp Option Chosen
Detection button. 3. Schedule Upload •By entering times here, you can conveniently set a period during low network activity to upload the content from the Bee8 to either the Media Center or the FTP server. P a g e | 29 Bee8 User’s Manual... -
Page 30: System Config Page Maintenance Tab
System Config Page Maintenance Tab Figure 20. Maintenance Tab P a g e | 30 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... - Page 31 3. Reboot Strategy •In this set of controls, you can restart the Bee8, or schedule a reboot when the Bee8 is idle. To do this, first check the Enable Strategy box, then choose the option you desire; either a one time reboot event, a daily strategy, or a weekly strategy.
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Page 32: System Config Usb Tab
System Config USB Tab 1. USB Download •Press the enable radio button to allow users to either redundantly record, or download recorded files. P a g e | 32 Bee8 User’s Manual Reach/BTX... -
Page 33: System Config Ppt Push Tab
Bee8 content microstreams. (Range is 1 to 40) Generate QR Code •A QR Code is generated for the IP address of the Bee8 and the redirect to the microstream; in this case http//50.199.225.201/cgi-bin/encoder cgi? actioncode-2014. If Auto is selected the Bee8 will create the QR Code for you, in Manual you can enter the IP address yourself, and the Bee8 will supplement it with the redirect code. -
Page 34: System Config Page Control Tab
System Config Page Control Tab 1. Common Control/Keyboard Mode Select •In this section, by selecting Common Control Mode, the Bee8 will respond to external control commands from a Crestron controller or other control device, either by Telnet or serial command strings. -
Page 35: System Info Page
The System Info page displays all the working verions of the internal software, the Bee8 Serial Number, Drive utilization, and what server the Bee8 is connected to, as well as if the unit is under control of the Manager Lite App. - Page 36 Bee8 will respond. Serial Control Considerations Serial commands are sent to the bee8 over an RS-422 or RS-485 connection, as the Bee8 will be returning feedback to every command sent. The communications, therefore are required to be full duplex. The serial communication...
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