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Page 1 EDGE Video Streamer Recorder (VSR) User Guide...
Page 2: Copyright And Trademark Notices
No part of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or means and for any purpose, without the express written permission of the manufacturer. I-O® is a registered trademark and Pro|Edge™ is a trademark of I-O Corporation. Windows XP, Windows XPe, Windows Media Encoder 9, and RDP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Copyright and Trademark Notices..........2 Table of Contents................. 3 Introduction.................. 4 Getting Started................5 Configuring Network..............6 Streaming and Recording Profiles..........7 Factory Default Profiles............... 8 Profile Manager................9 Managing Profiles................ 10 Managing YouTube® Accounts........... 11 Connecting Video and Audio............12 Streaming and Recording.............
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The I-O PRO|EDGE® VSR is designed to be an affordable solution to allow Standard Definition (640X480 and 320X240) streaming and recording of various events. Based on the Windows XP® (XPe) Embedded Operating System, the VSR utilizes Windows® Media Encoder 9 to encode, stream, and record captured video and audio. The XPe Operating System and associated program files all reside on a 2GB Flash Drive.
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Prior to connecting video and audio to the I-O PRO|EDGE® VSR, network connectivity must be configured and the streaming and/or recording profiles must be created. 1. Plug a network cable into the VSR's RJ45 Network Port on the back of the VSR. 2.
Page 6: Configuring Network
Client. The login credentials for the VSR Desktop is: Username = stream Password = ProEdge (case sensitive with Capital “P” and “E”) Once connected to the XPe Desktop of the VSR, an Administrator may configure the Network as desired through the Network Connections area of the Control Panel.
Page 7: Streaming And Recording Profiles
Streaming and Recording Profiles The Streaming and Recording Profiles define how the VSR operates during an encoding session. The profiles define the following: Video and Audio Quality • Low = 150 kbps • Medium = 450 kbps • High = 750 kbps Video Size •...
Page 8: Factory Default Profiles
Factory Default Profiles From the factory, three(3) profiles have been created on the VSR. Each profile may be viewed, modified, and deleted. They have been provided as working examples so the VSR can be functional right out of the box.. These profiles are as follows: 1.
Page 9: Profile Manager
Profile Manager Profiles are managed via the VSR's browser-based Profile Manager which can be accessed by: 1) Remotely access the VSR by typing it's IP address into a browser's address bar (i.e. http://10.1.1.101), or 2) Locally connecting a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the VSR and running Internet Explorer and typing http://localhost into the address bar.
Page 10: Managing Profiles
Managing Profiles Once connected to the Profile Manager, select the 'Manage Profiles' tab to edit and delete current profiles or select the 'Create Profile' tab to create a new profile. Upon selecting a profile to manage, the following screen will be displayed: The programming behind this screen prevents the mixing of different formats (Windows Media and Flash).
Page 11: Managing Youtube® Accounts
Managing YouTube® Accounts After a Windows Media or Flash Video has been recorded to the VSR hard Drive, that video can be directly uploaded from the VSR to YouTube®. The requirements for a successful upload are: A valid YouTube® Username and Password. Please note that videos longer than 10 minutes will require a paid subscription to YouTube®.
Page 12: Connecting Video And Audio
DO NOT plug an amplified signal into the VSR Audio Line In Port. As with any PC device, plugging an amplified signal into a standard PC Line in Port will cause damage. I-O Corporation strongly recommends utilizing an external audio mixer and then feeding the audio signal into the blue “Audio Line...
Page 13: Streaming And Recording
Streaming and Recording After successfully configuring the network connection, creating profiles in the Profile Manager, and connecting the proper video and audio sources, the VSR can be completely operated via the front panel LCD interface. 1. Select “Video Stream/Record” from Main Menu 2.
Page 14: Recorded File Names
Recorded File Names When the record option has been selected in a profile, the file name that will be written to the VSR hard drive will be displayed on the LCD Screen. The filename will correspond to the date and time the recording began. For example, LCD Figure 003 indicates that the recorded file was made on January 18, 2010 @ 9:21 pm.
Page 15: Video Playback
Video Playback The Video Playback option on the Main Menu is only available if an external VGA monitor and speakers have been connected to the VSR. Without an external VGA monitor, one would either have to copy a video to a USB drive and watch it on another computer, or upload it to YouTube for viewing.
Page 16: Copying Video Files To Usb Drive
Copying Video Files to USB Drive Any recorded video on the local VSR hard drive can be copied to a users external USB thumb drive. To copy one of the recorded video files to a USB drive: 1. Select “Utilities” from the Main Menu 2.
Page 17: Deleting Recorded Video Files
4. Select the video file you wish to copy to the USB 5. LCD Display will indicate when copy procedure is complete. Press the green check button to return to the Main Menu. Deleting Recorded Video Files If connected to the VSR's desktop either manually or via RDP (see page 6), the recorded video files can be deleted off of the VSR's internal hard drive like any other file.
Page 18 2. Select “Delete Video” 3. Select the video file you wish to delete 4. Verify the video filename you wish to delete and press the green check button to confirm deletion 5. A confirmation message will appear. Press the green check button to return to the delete video menu...
Page 19: Uploading Video Files To Youtube
Uploading Video Files to YouTube® Before uploading a video file directly from the VSR to YouTube, at least one YouTube Profile must be created. (See section labeled “Managing YouTube® Accounts”) To upload a Windows Media or Flash video file to YouTube: 1.
Page 20 4. Select the Video File you wish to upload 5. Uploading may take a significant amount of time depending on the size of your video and the YouTube credentials. NOTE: If you do not see the screen below and an error message is displayed, either there is a Network Connectivity problem, a firewall rule blocking access to YouTube, or the YouTube credentials in the Profile are not valid.
Page 21: Advanced Users
Advanced Users Windows Media Encoder 9 provides more encoding options than are available via the VSR Software and front LCD Panel. The I-O PRO|EDGE® VSR was built so the novice user could produce an Internet Stream with simple interaction via the front LCD panel. If one is an Advanced user and wants to take advantage of all the encoding options provided in Windows Media Player, take the following steps: 1.
Page 22: Manufacturer's Warranty And Repair Policy
The following warranty applies only to products purchased and operated within the United States. I-O Corporation (I-O) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year commencing from date of purchase by the original customer, when operated and maintained in accordance with I-O's published specifications. I-O's liability shall be limited, at its option and expense, to refund to buyer the actual amount paid by buyer or to repair or replace any defective or nonconforming product or part thereof, F.O.B.
Page 23: Customer On-Site Exchange Repair Policy
Terms, Conditions, and Limitations For products covered by the I-O Corporation (I-O) Manufacturer's Limited Warranty (United States), I-O's Customer On-Site Exchange (COE) Repair Policy provides customers with a replacement unit for a defective product, subject to the following terms and conditions Call Customer Support If a product fails, call I-O Customer Support for assistance at (801) 972-1446.