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User Manual English
AREC Inc.© All Rights Reserved 2018. l www.spacesgate.com
All information contained in this document is Proprietary

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  • Page 1 SG-1 Media Collaboration System User Manual English AREC Inc.© All Rights Reserved 2018. l www.spacesgate.com All information contained in this document is Proprietary...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SG-1 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction Specifications Package Contents Product Appearance Connection Front Panel Buttons and Indicators Getting start Overview of the Web Interface Chapter 1 Administrator 1.1 Media I/O 1.1.1 Video inputs 1.1.1.1 Cam 1 1.1.1.2 Advanced configuration 1.1.2 Network device manager 1.1.3 PTZ control port 1.1.4 Audio...
  • Page 3 SG-1 User Manual Table of Contents 2.2.1 Group Change and Annotation 2.2.2 Video Switch and Conference 2.2.2.1 Video switch 2.2.2.2 Conference 2.2.3 Playback and Record and Setting 2.2.3.1 Playback 2.2.3.2 Settings 2.2.4 Others 2.3 Mini Controller (mobile phone) 2.3.1 Page1 2.3.2 Page2 Chapter 3 Video Manager 3.1 Upload the recording...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SG-1 User Manual Introduction Based on the new concept of Team Communication and Collaborative Spaces, SpacesGate SG-1, a new and innovative Media Collaboration System, changes the way we engage in a project meeting or remote training. SG-1 system can bring people together from different places for visual communication, presentations, knowledge sharing and collaboration in real-time, making it is easy to solve the business challenges agilely and effectively.

  • Page 5: Product Appearance

    SG-1 User Manual Product Appearance Front Back Name Brief introduction Record function keys Control the Record, Pause, Stop function Power Power on/off the device 1. For external USB storage device* Front USB port 2. Firmware update through USB disk Power port 12V / 2A Video input VGA / HDMI input source for PC [...

  • Page 6: Connection

    SG-1 User Manual Connection AREC Interactive projector Speaker Network Camera Setting PC Power Video output VGA / HDMI Audio output RS-232 Mic audio input Audio input Video input VGA / HDMI RS-232 network notebook amplifier document cam microphone Projector / mouse...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Buttons And Indicators

    SG-1 User Manual Front Panel Buttons and Indicators Button Display method of indicator Product status Record button glows red Recording in progress. continuously. Record button flashes red rapidly. Recording is paused. Record / Pause / Stop Record button flashes red slowly. Recording is being finalized.

  • Page 8: Getting Start

    SG-1 User Manual Getting start Connect PC to the setting port of SG-1 with standard network cable. Open up the browser, and input 192.168.11.254 in the browser page. Connect mobile device to SG-1, your device is added the segment and the segment is consistent with the IP address of the SG- 1.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Administrator

    SG-1 User Manual Chapter 1 Administrator The Administrator web pages provide a system administration interface of the SG-1: it can perform Media I/O, Video, Storage, Upload, Conference, System, Account settings and confirm operations. The Media I/O settings make sure each input source are properly connected, and adjust the audio volume.

  • Page 10: Video Inputs

    SG-1 User Manual 1.1.1 Video inputs The SG-1 is capable to process up to one video input. The name of the input is user configurable; by default is Cam 1. 1.1.1.1 Cam 1 Video source can be selected from Network Camera, Encoder Video port.

  • Page 11: Advanced Configuration

    Cancel button to give it up. Note: If you use AREC CI-xxx network camera with TP-100, you can change preset of TP-100's Home. 7. Brightness, sharpness, and contrast: Slide the adjustment bar left or right to change the camera image settings.

  • Page 12: Network Device Manager

    [ Network device manager ] page. You may click Refresh button to scan again. Click Login button and the login authentication dialog pop out. Enter the username and password of the camera or Auto-Tracking Mount to complete the authentication. Take AREC network camera for example,enter the default username and password admin/ admin. The status then changes to OK, which indicates it is available for video input selection.

  • Page 13: Ptz Control Port

    Input volume control-Users can select the sound source from the drop-down menu of Audio input 1 or Audio input 2. Tune the recorded volume from each audio input. Configurable range of sound input is 0-125,of AREC wireless microphone 0~15. The nearby volume meter indicates the encoded audio current volume.

  • Page 14: Display

    SG-1 User Manual 1.1.5 Display Set the SG-1 on screen display language. 1.2 Video The pages within Video construct a collection of settings that defines the operating characteristics for a streaming/ recording, include: Recording Configure Encoder settings and Bookmark settings for recording. Streaming Configure Encoder settings for streaming.

  • Page 15: Recording

    SG-1 User Manual 1.2.1 Recording Set up the Encoder settings, Bookmark settings, Recording file name setting and Audio settings for recording. Encoder settings Recording mode: Available options are MP4 Mixed video and OFF. Video compression: There are 7 preset recording video compression profiles for different resolution and bitrate. Select one to see the option details on the right side.

  • Page 16: Streaming

    SG-1 User Manual Bookmark settings : Select to add bookmark automatically off, or When video changed during recording. Click Apply button at the bottom corner when finished to apply the settings. Prefix setting : Use this description is added to the Video filename as a prefix string for Download and Upload.
  • Page 17 SG-1 User Manual Video compression profile — There are 7 streaming video compression profiles for different resolution and bitrate. Select one to see the option details on the right side. You may customize your own user defined option. Click button to open customization window as shown below, and click Save button to make the option changed.
  • Page 18 SG-1 User Manual Streaming to Ustream Combine the contents of both fields: RTMP URL and Stream Key, insert a slash between them. Paste this string into the SG-1 streaming URL setting field. For example: rtmp:1.15059865.fme.stream.tv/ustreamVideo/15059865/5gmbz4RCa2H gt9SwtCYuCct6qS137Nar Streaming to YouTube Live Combine the contents of both fields: Primary Server URL and Stream Name, insert a slash between them.

  • Page 19: Content

    SG-1 User Manual 1.2.3 Content The SG-1 contains up to 13 user-configurable elements for describing content. These elements and texts will be saved in the recording data of the newly created content. Enter text in the content settings fields if desired. Click Apply button at the bottom corner when finished to apply the settings.

  • Page 20: Storage

    SG-1 User Manual 1.3 Storage The recording files produced by the SG-1 are stored on its own internal hard drive. This page provides user to set local storage drive or USB and reveals the disk information in the lower section. Record disk settings : Local storage: The internal hard drive of SG-1 is preset for storing the recorded files.

  • Page 21: Upload

    SG-1 User Manual 1.4 Upload The SG-1 is able to automatically upload recordings from its internal drive to a network server. In this page, user can configure the upload destination and tests the connection. Auto upload- Select from the drop-down list. Start uploading "after recording is completed”, or turn “OFF” the function. Followings to be configured according to the upload destination.

  • Page 22: Conference

    SG-1 User Manual 1.5 Conference The conference service can set SG-1 as a video conferencing device which allows you to see and communicate with your client. With SG-1, you can create a 2-party distance learning from different countries or locations. The conference service has two mode Internal and external.
  • Page 23 SG-1 User Manual Service information : Display a description of the local device and the version of the Conference. Encoder settings Video compression : There are 7 preset recording video compression profiles for different resolution and bitrate. Select one to see the option details on the right side. You may customize your own user defined option. Profile name Video Resolution/ Bitrate Application description...

  • Page 24: System

    SG-1 User Manual 1.6 System The pages within System include the following: System Contains device identification, date and time configuration, settings and booting settings. Network The device IP assignment in the networking. Displays the current firmware version, and provides web- Firmware based user a way to update firmware for the device.

  • Page 25: Network

    SG-1 User Manual 1.6.2 Network By default SG-1 uses DHCP to obtain an IP Address via a router or any DHCP server. To use a static IP address for your device, configure the network settings in this webpage. IP assignment – Select DHCP to have IP address be allocated by a router or any DHCP server being connected; or Select Static IP and enter the required network settings including IP address / subnet mask / default gateway/ DNS server.

  • Page 26: Firmware

    SG-1 User Manual 1.6.3 Firmware This page displays the device firmware version. To update the firmware, click “Update" and a dialog box opens asking you to select the file. Select the desired file and click “Open”, the dialog box closes and the file name appears underneath. Click “Apply”...

  • Page 27: Configuration

    SG-1 User Manual 1.6.4 Configuration You can export or import the configuration in this page: Export : Select the configuration to export and click “Export”. Import : Click “Import”to load a configuration. www.spacesgate.com...

  • Page 28: Account

    SG-1 User Manual 1.7 Account Users can set the system account password etc. Changing username and password with Administration / Video Manager : (1) New User: Enter a user login name that you want. (2) New Password: Enter the user login password that you want. (3) Confirm Password: Requires you to enter your password again for confirmation.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Intuitive Graphical User Interface

    SG-1 User Manual Chapter 2 Intuitive Graphical User Interface In this chapter, we will introduce how the SG-1 operates on the screen after the front USB port is connected to the mouse. or projector. 2.1 Preview This section briefly introduces the names of the various function buttons, and the functions will be introduced in the next section.

  • Page 30: Toolbar

    SG-1 User Manual 2.2 Toolbar Here will introduce the function of all buttons. We divide the function into many small parts to introduce it for easy reading. 2.2.1 Group Change and Annotation This section contains Group Change and Annotation. Name Function Description Group Change...

  • Page 31: Video Switch And Conference

    SG-1 User Manual 2.2.2 Video Switch and Conference This section contains Video Switch and Conference. Name Function Description Video Switch Switch the SG-1 display sources (The dialog will be introduced below.) Conference Connect to other device (The dialog will be introduced below.) Hang Up Disconnect the conferencing (The dialog will be introduced below.)

  • Page 32: Conference

    SG-1 User Manual 2.2.2.2 Conference Conference contact list Show Contact list: a. Show local device description. b. Green: ready for call Black: device not available Red: Busy c. Show each contact device description,click here to call. d. The device can be connected. Call out:Stop button(red) in call out dialog.

  • Page 33: Playback And Record And Setting

    SG-1 User Manual 2.2.3 Playback and Record and Setting This section contains Playback and Record and Setting. Name Function Description Record Record video Click to start recording Pause Video pause Click to keep recording Stop Stop recording Playback Play video (The dialog will be introduced below.) Settings Device Information/Camera/Layout...
  • Page 34 SG-1 User Manual Playback mode functions Name Function Description Group Change Change order of function button Minimum Minimize Maximum Maximize toolbar Pen Off Annotation off Hide all the annotations Pen On Annotation on show all existing annotations Erase the part where Eraser Eraser move over Undo...

  • Page 35: Settings

    SG-1 User Manual Bookmark Show all Bookmark list attached with this playback video,three Bookmark item in one page. a. Bookmark Title b. Time Point c. Bookmark list page up d. Bookmark list page down e. Bookmark list pages,click to jump to different video list page.

  • Page 36: Others

    SG-1 User Manual Type Source Conference On Conference Off Single Display* Content/ Conference/ Whiteboard Content/ Whiteboard Display* Content/ Conference/ Whiteboard Content/ Whiteboard PBP or PIP Camera Local Camera Local Camera Display* Content, Conference, Whiteboard Content/ Whiteboard Triple Camera Local Camera Local Camera Remote Remote Camera...

  • Page 37: Mini Controller (Mobile Phone)

    SG-1 User Manual 2.3 Mini Controller (mobile phone) Connect mobile device to SG-1, user can make it easier to control the SG-1 with the mobile device.User can quickly record or switch screens by using the mobile device. Login : First open the browser, and input IP address in the browser page, log in Mini Controller from the initial login page with default username admin and password admin.

  • Page 38: Page2

    SG-1 User Manual 2.3.2 Page2 Switch the SG-1 display sources. Name Function Description Select one of the assigned local Select assigned input Content content sources on display (HDMI 1 ,HDMI 2,VGA 1,VGA 2) Totally 4 layouts for selection Full screen: Remote Content/Remote Camera Picture-in-picture:Remote Content big + Select one layout of the remote Conference...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Video Manager

    SG-1 User Manual Chapter 3 Video Manager The SG-1 embedded Video Manager provides access to recordings produced by SG-1 itself and stored in the internal -storage drive or USB. The video list is in descending order by the time of occurrence. Entering the Video Manager webpage via [Administrator] by clicking the button and opening a new tab;...

  • Page 40: Upload The Recording

    SG-1 User Manual 3.1 Upload the recording Select the desired recording and click to add it in the upload queue. The upload destination is pre-configured by system administrator. See Administrator\ Upload for more details. The SG-1 arranges the upload sequence automatically and indicates the upload status/result on the corresponding recordings.

  • Page 41: Playback The Recording

    SG-1 User Manual 3.4 Playback the recording Click on the desired recording and you will be directed to the content information page. Use the player controls at the bottom of the window to watch the video. The title used for Mixed video is “Movie”. To download MP4 Mixed video file, select the desired file and click Download. The file size being download is shown within the button.

  • Page 42: Edit The Bookmark Information

    SG-1 User Manual 3.6 Edit the bookmark information If you require to edit the bookmark of a recording, click on the desired recording and you will be directed to the Bookmark page. 1. Edit the bookmark title. 2. Delete the bookmark 3.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Applications

    SG-1 User Manual Chapter 4 Applications This chapter is mainly about introducing some additional applications. 4.1 PPT Bookmark application This section will explain how to use PPT Bookmark application,when the program is connected to SG-1, the PPt page up button and PPt page down button of SG-1 can be used.
  • Page 44 SG-1 User Manual 4. Open the PPT file to be presented, name of it displays in PPT status page of your software. Note: This software supports Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, 2010,2013, and 2016. settings: Setup page: 1. Language:You may select language 2.

  • Page 45: Table Of On Screen Disaplay Icons

    SG-1 User Manual Table of On Screen Display Icons The SG-1 provides a HDMI preview output for recording monitoring. On screen display there are event icons and sometimes the error operation warnings. Disk full Network connection failure Display failure Audio output mute Front USB recording error Operation is denied Front USB recording...
  • Page 46 SG-1 User Manual Shutdown confirmation Firmware updating Fan failure Firmware update failure www.spacesgate.com...
  • Page 47 Made in Taiwan Date : 2018.7.10 Version : V 7.1 AREC have the right to change or improve product specifications, without obligation to notify any user. Go to www.arec.com get the latest information related to the product or additional information.

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