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Teradek Vidiu X Quick Start Manual

Teradek Vidiu X Quick Start Manual

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Live Streaming Encoder
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Summary of Contents for Teradek Vidiu X

  • Page 1 Vidiu X Live Streaming Encoder Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES A: SD card slot (not shown) F: OLED display J: HDMI output B: Broadcast button G: Menu joystick K: Mic/Line stereo input C: Video status indicator (top) H: USB modem port (not shown) L: 10/100 Ethernet port D: Network status indicator (top) I: HDMI input M: USB Type-C power input E: Broadcast status indicator (top)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Button Operation ........ 2 Power and Connect ......2 Get Online .......... 3 Sharelink ..........6 Choose a Platform and Quality .... 8 Vidiu App .......... 9 Recording ........10...
  • Page 4: Button Operation

    POWER AND CONNECT Connect the HDMI output from your video source to Vidiu X’s HDMI input (I). Connect power to Vidiu X using the included USB-C A/C adapter or another USB-C power source. Vidiu X will power on once connected.
  • Page 5: Get Online

    Vidiu X supports two wireless (wi-fi) modes; Access Point (AP) Mode and Client Mode. In AP Mode, Vidiu X generates a wi-fi network for your phone or laptop to connect to. To use wi-fi as your Internet connection, you’ll need to connect Vidiu X to another network using Client mode.
  • Page 6 CONNECT VIA ETHERNET Plug an Ethernet cable from the Vidiu X’s Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or router. Navigate to the Network menu, then select Wired to verify that Ethernet is set to DHCP and to view Vidiu X’s IP address.
  • Page 7 Enter the default password ”admin.” Before you begin streaming, make sure you visit teradek.com/pages/downloads to check for the latest firmware and/or software updates. You can also check for the latest firmware updates by navigating to System>Firmware>Check for update on the web UI.
  • Page 8: Sharelink

    SHARELINK Sharelink is a cloud service by Teradek created specifically for Vidiu devices. Sharelink unlocks the full potential of your live streams by offering network bonding, streaming to multiple platforms simultaneously, remote management from anywhere in the world, and cellular tethering. NOTE: A subscription to Sharelink is required to bond Internet connections.
  • Page 9 Login to your Sharelink account, and select Add new Vidiu. Enter the authorization code, then click Add. SUPPORTED CONNECTIONS • Ethernet • Up to one Teradek Node or 3G/4G/LTE USB modem. • WiFi (Client mode) − Connect to an existing wireless network or mobile hotspot...
  • Page 10: Choose A Platform And Quality

    CHOOSE A PLATFORM AND QUALITY Vidiu X can broadcast directly to any compatible video streaming platform. Simply enter your credentials using the Vidiu app, web UI (page 5), or the front panel interface. Enter the Streaming menu. Select a Stream mode - Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Wowza − or select RTSP or manual RTMP.
  • Page 11: Vidiu App

    VIDIU APP The Vidiu app can be used to remotely monitor and configure Vidiu X, and allows you to broadcast high definition video to any compatible streaming platform directly from your phone or tablet. MAIN DISPLAY • Settings - Tap the button at the top of the display to configure Vidiu X’s options such as streaming destinations,...
  • Page 12: Recording

    RECORDING Vidiu X supports recording to an SD card or compatible USB thumb drive. Insert a compatible SD card or USB drive into the corresponding slot. The front panel will indicate that the media is detected. Enter the Recording menu, and select Enabled.
  • Page 16 Teradek regularly releases new firmware versions to improve performance, add features, or fix vulnerabilities. teradek.com/pages/downloads contains all the latest firmware and software updates. Visit support.teradek.com for tips, information, and to submit help requests to Teradek’s support team.
  • Page 17 © 2020 Teradek, LLC. All rights reserved.