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REFERENCE GUIDE
Teradek, LLC 2019. All rights reserved.
v1-0619

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  • Page 1 REFERENCE GUIDE Teradek, LLC 2019. All rights reserved. v1-0619...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............3 Support Resources ........3 Disclaimer ............3 Warning ............3 2. Physical Properties ..........3 3. Getting Started ............5 Power Your Device .......... 5 Connect to a Network ........6 Choose a Platform .......... 9 Internet Streaming with Live:Air Action ..

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing Teradek’s VidiU Go, the ultimate entry-level streaming solution for HDMI or SDI video sources. VidiU Go delivers high definition live streaming video with the quality and reliability expected in traditional HD broadcast. VidiU Go features native integration with some of the most popular video platforms, offering a seamless streaming experience.

  • Page 4: Physical Properties

    PHYSICAL PROPERTIES VidiU Node VidiU Go includes two USB ports designed for VidiU Node (sold separately) or any compatible 3G/4G/LTE USB modem. A: Power button G: Detachable plate M: Ethernet port B: Broadcast button H: USB modem port (not shown)

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    USB-C port (Fig. 2-1) located on the back of the device, then press the power button. VidiU Go begins to boot as soon as the power is activated. 2. Turn on your video source then connect it to Fig.

  • Page 6: Connect To A Network

    CONNECT TO A NETWORK You can use the VidiU app, the Web User Interface (Web UI), or the front panel interface to connect VidiU Go to a network. Select one of the following options. Using the VidiU App The VidiU app. allows you to remotely monitor and configure VidiU Go from your iOS or Android device.
  • Page 7 1. Connect your cellular device to VidiU Go’s Access Point network (pg. 24): VidiU-Go-XXXXX (XXXXXX represents the serial number of the device). 2. Open the VidiU app and select the VidiU Go with the corresponding serial number under the list of Wi-Fi devices.
  • Page 8 Fig. 2-9 To access the Web UI: 4. Connect your computer to VidiU Go’s AP network. 5. Open a web browser and enter VidiU Go’s IP address in the navigation bar (Fig. 2-10). Fig. 2-10...

  • Page 9: Choose A Platform

    CHOOSE YOUR PLATFORM VidiU Go offers native integration with many popular video streaming services, making it capable of broadcasting to any compatible online platform. Simply enter your credentials using the VidiU app, Web UI, or the front panel interface. Connect to a Streaming Platform 1.

  • Page 10: Internet Streaming With Live:air Action

    Live:Air Action offers an entire suite of tools such as switching, graphics, lower-thirds, looping in pre-recorded videos and more. Connect and Broadcast using Live:Air Action 1. Connect your iPad to the same network as VidiU Go. Live:Air Action or Live:Air Solo Live:Air Action is compatible with iPad Air 1 and newer.

  • Page 11: Settings Overview

    SETTINGS OVERVIEW Navigating the Settings Menu The Settings menu allows you to customize and control VidiU Go’s broadcast, audio/video, and network settings. Use the VidiU app, Web UI, or the front panel interface to access the Settings menu, then select a setting to modify.

  • Page 12: Settings Diagrams

    VIDIU IOS APP SETTINGS DIAGRAM Quality Video Audio Framerate BROADCAST Livestream, Ustream, YouTube, Best Auto High Platform* Twitch, Facebook, Full Manual, Live:Air, High Half Periscope, Wowza, High Medium Quarter Vimeo Medium Mobile Mobile Custom Enable/Disable RECORDING Custom Recording Audio Audio Video/Audio Source Level...
  • Page 13 WEB USER INTERFACE (WEB UI) SETTINGS DIAGRAM Livestream, Ustream, YouTube, Twitch, Platform* Facebook, Manual, Live:Air, Periscope, Wowza, Vimeo BROADCAST Quality Video Quality Audio Quality Framerate Best Medium High Full High Mobile Half Medium High Quarter Mobile Auto Auto Widescreen Video Settings Private Snapshot Public...
  • Page 14 VIDIU FRONT PANEL INTERFACE SETTINGS DIAGRAM Quality Video Audio BROADCAST Livestream, Best Auto High Ustream, YouTube, On/Off Full Twitch, Facebook, Platform* High Half Manual, Live:Air, High Medium Quarter Periscope, Wowza, Medium Vimeo Mobile Mobile Custom Custom Suggest... RECORDING Enable/Disable VIDEO Widescreen Overlay Auto...

  • Page 15: Broadcast: Platform Settings

    Broadcast: Platform Settings VidiU Go features native integration with some of the most popular streaming platforms. Navigate to Settings>Broadcast>Platform (Broadcast Settings>Platform from the front panel), select one of several broadcast platforms, then enter your credentials or destination information. Integrated Platforms ●...
  • Page 16 Fig. 3-4 Fig. 3-5 Notify Followers a. If broadcasting from VidiU Go’s Web UI, you can notify your account’s followers by toggling the Notify Followers switch to On before tapping the broadcast button. b. If broadcasting from the VidiU app (Fig. 3-6), you will be prompted to select whether or not to notify your followers after tapping the broadcast button.
  • Page 17 2. Copy the authentication code generated for your device, go to http://www.google.com/device, then enter your credentials (Fig. 3-10). Enter the code, then allow VidiU Go to access your account. 3. Select an event, create a new event, or select Stream Now (Fig. 3-11).
  • Page 18 (Fig. 3-13). Enter the code, then allow VidiU Go to access your account. 3. Choose whether to stream to your timeline or to a specific page (Fig. 3-14), then return to the Home screen.
  • Page 19 Periscope 1. Select Periscope. 2. Copy the authentication code generated for your device, go to https://periscope.tv/auth, then enter your credentials (Fig. 3-18). Enter the code, then allow VidiU to access your account. Periscope and Twitter Periscope works in conjunction with Twitter. In order to use Periscope, you must create an account with your Twitter credentials, or by using your mobile phone number.
  • Page 20 (Fig. 3-23), then go to https://vimeo.com/activate. 3. Enter your credentials (Fig. 3-24) and authentication code, then authorize VidiU Go to access your account. 4. Enter a Title and Description (Fig. 3-25), then return to the Home screen.

  • Page 21: Broadcast: Quality Settings

    Broadcast: Quality Settings The Broadcast Quality menu allows you to configure the video resolution, bitrate, frame rate, and the audio bitrate. Navigate to Settings>Broadcast>Quality (Broadcast Settings>Quality from the front panel), select Quality, then make a selection. Adjusting Quality Settings 1. Select Video, Audio, or Frame Rate. Video Quality settings correspond to the following bitrates and 2.

  • Page 22: Video/Audio

    Video/Audio The Video/Audio menu contains input source information, audio source configuration and video overlay options. Navigate to Settings>Video/Audio (Video Settings or Audio Settings from the front panel), then tap the Video/Audio button to configure the audio settings, or the Overlay button for title and scoreboard configuration.

  • Page 23: System

    Once the front panel displays Recovery Mode, you can release the factory reset button. While in Recovery Mode, VidiU Go will scan for the vidiu-go-firmware.bin file in either the microSD and USB drive’s root directory. The front panel will indicate whether a memory device has been found and installed.

  • Page 24: Network

    IP Address Modes Dynamic (DHCP): The connected router generates an IP address, allowing VidiU Go to be automatically configured. Fig 3-27* Static: Manually configure the IP address settings if a DHCP server is not available, or if applications require a fixed address.

  • Page 25: Nodes

    A VidiU Node modem allows you to broadcast wherever a cell connection is available. To configure VidiU Go while using a modem, connect to VidiU Go using AP mode (Page 24). Detach the left and right side panels to expose the USB ports.

  • Page 26: Recording

    Recording With VidiU Go, you can record your broadcasts directly to an SD card or external USB drive. Each recording is saved with the same resolution and bitrate set on the device. From the front panel interface, Web UI, or the VidiU app, go to your Settings, then select Recording.
  • Page 27 2. Enter your credentials to log VidiU into your Core account, or visit corecloud.tv to create a new account (Fig. 3-35). 3. Once a connection is established, you can onfigure and control VidiU Go from the CORE dashboard (Fig. 3-34). HEVC and H.264 Fig 3-35...

  • Page 28: Sharelink

    Go from anywhere in the world. Sharelink also increases your broadcast’s bandwidth and reliability by bonding multiple Internet connections. To take advantage of these features, you will need to purchase a Sharelink subscription, activate the Sharelink service, and authorize VidiU Go. Configure Sharelink using the VidiU app: 1.
  • Page 29 To control VidiU Go from the Sharelink dashboard: 1. Visit https://sharelink.teradek.com and log in to your account. 2. Tap the icon to configure the broadcast quality, video/audio, and overlay settings, or to view connection stats (Fig. 3-43). Fig. 3-43 3. To pair a new channel, select Channels, then tap Add channel to stream at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING My firewall/router is blocking RTMP streaming. VidiU Go uses a set of ports for RTMP streaming. Make sure the required ports are allowed through your firewall or router. The list can be found at https://support.teradek.com/hc/en-us/ articles/226177168. What are the supported resolutions for each social media CDN? Every live streaming platform’s specifications are different, and generally change over time.
  • Page 31 Configuring VidiU Go via front panel is difficult. We recommend using VidiU Go’s web interface or the VidiU app for configuring VidiU Go. It’s much faster and simpler. To connect to the app, connect VidiU and your cellular device to the same wireless network.

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO 1x HDMI Type A receptacle (non-HDCP sources) Video Inputs 1x 3G-SDI (75 Ω BNC) 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 1080i 50/59.94/60 720p 50/59.94/60 Supported Resolutions 576i 50 576p 50 (HDMI only) 480i 59.94/60 480p 59.94/60 (HDMI only) H.264 (AVC): base/main/high profile up to level 4.2, Video Compression H.265 (HEVC): main profile up to level 4.1 Supported Video...
  • Page 33 ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Operating: 14ºF to 104ºF (-10ºC to 40ºC) Storage: -40ºF to 194ºF (-40ºC to 90ºC) Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Humidity Storage: Max. 90% INTERFACES Configuration (Front OLED display with navigation buttons, Panel) Interface Feature-rich Web UI for configuration and control Switches On/Off and reset switch Recording/Storage...

  • Page 34: Fcc Statement

    2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Teradek LLC herby declares that the VidiU Go is in compliance with Directive 1999/5/EC. The full text of the EC Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://support.teradek.com/hc/en-us/...

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