The Computer Graphic Overlay (CG) function allows you to insert text or images into any input or Program. Spider can record any input and/or Program stream in standard .mp4 file format, or in .avi, .ts, or .mov file format. Page 2...
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Each stream encoder can produce a video stream using RTMP, RTSP, MPEG-2 Transport Stream, or HLS. Video input may be HDMI from a non-HDCP source, a .mp4 video file from USB device, or a live stream from another Spider encoder. Audio input source may be HDMI or analog. Page 3...
Configuration Installation The Spider is approx. 10” W x 5” D x 2” H. Connect desired Audio/Video inputs, 10/100/1000 Ethernet, and Power. Power is supplied by an included 12 VDC external AC power supply and connects to the Spider via a locking DC connector. Optionally, connect a monitor to HDMI output 1 and/or 2.
The Spider is configured for DHCP and will obtain an IP address automatically. To find the IP address used, insert a USB drive into the front panel slot and the Spider will write “IP_MAC” file. Use notepad or similar to open this file and read the IP address.
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HDMI, or to use analog audio via Line-In selection. The status of each video input is shown. Encoder The Encoder page sets the encoder values for each of the five (ten, including sub- encoders) encoders. Page 6 Spider Multichannel Encoder Appliance...
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Encoder Source – select Main Encoder, Sub Encoder, or disable • File Name – Enter desired file name. You may use special characters to • generate unique file names: %Y – year • Page 7 Spider Multichannel Encoder Appliance...
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Each file will be appended with a -N sequence number (e.g. file1, file1-1, file1.2, etc.) Spider can automatically upload just-recorded video file, or upload selected video files, from the USB drive. Host – the target for the FTP upload •...
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• RTMP – push rtmp to server using rtmp URL and optional account/password • RTSP – Spider RTSP server using configured RTSP and/or RTSP HTTP port, • account, password, and session name (stream name) TS – MPEG2 Raw Transport Stream sending UDP to udp://[IP]:[Port] •...
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This will cause a popup to appear that connects you to YouTube or Facebook. Be sure to disable popup blocker! Follow the instructions for connecting. Copy and past the User Code from the Spider to the Google or Facebook pages.
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%s – second • %i – sequential number • Select FTP upload to add the image to the FTP upload queue, and select Delete After FTP Upload to delete the image after successful upload. Page 11 Spider Multichannel Encoder Appliance...
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PGM video. The On Screen Display (OSD) location is uses X-Y coordinates. Background Color: OSD background color, default 0xff000000 (Transparent) Foreground Color: OSD foreground color, default 0xff00ff00 (Green) The color format is 0xAARRGGBB Page 12 Spider Multichannel Encoder Appliance...
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Select which of the four video inputs is presented as the PGM Picture-in-Picture. Select blue video 1 to 4 for the main video, and select orange video 1 to 4 for the inserted video. Page 13 Spider Multichannel Encoder Appliance...
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Cycle. Displays each of the four videos for five seconds and repeats. PGM Scale – Stretch, Fit, Fill PGM Background Color – set the background color of PGM output (if the video does not fill the screen) Page 14 Spider Multichannel Encoder Appliance...
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Mixer – adjust the audio volume for each of the four inputs • Follow PGM – the audio is switched with the video • Channel 1-4 Sound – the audio is always the selected channel • Page 15 Spider Multichannel Encoder Appliance...
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Spider Encoder Monitor Monitor sets the behavior of the two Spider video output connectors, HDMI1 and HDMI2. HDMI1 may be set to show the Program output or a “Multiview” of the inputs. HDMI2 is always the Program output. Use HDMI1 to monitor the four inputs and decide which to select for program.
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Telnet ON/OFF – turns off telnet port (used for DV maintenance) • The Host IP Address shows the current IP address of your Spider. This is particularly useful when you want to obtain the IP address by using mouse right- click when using output HDMI1.
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Spider Encoder Status Status shows information about each input, recording, and stream. Page 18 Spider Multichannel Encoder Appliance...
HDMI Input 1 to 4 • Analog Audio Input 1 to 4 • HDMI Output 1 and 2 • Analog Audio Output • USB 2.0 Ports • Ethernet • Power • RS232/RS485 ports currently not used • Page 19 Spider Multichannel Encoder Appliance...
The UI shows the CPU percent used. This should be kept as low as possible to • ensure reliable operation Do not change encoder rates while streaming. If you change values the Spider • may become confused and you should go to the System page and select Restore to Default to start your configuration settings again.
Spider Encoder Warranty Spider has a 1-year Return-To-Factory limited warranty, starting on the date of shipment. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DISCOVER VIDEO LLC RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT.
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