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  • Page 1 KL-3T Media Station User Manual English AREC Inc.© All Rights Reserved 2021. l www.arec.com All information contained in this document is Proprietary...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    KL-3T User Manual Table of Contents Introduction Specifications Package Contents Product Appearance Connection Front Panel Buttons and Indicators External Control via USB Numeric Keypad Getting start Overview of the Web Interface Chapter 1 Administrator 1.1 Media I/O 1.1.1 Video inputs 1.1.1.1 Content / Cam 1 / Cam 2...
  • Page 3 KL-3T User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 2 Director 2.1 Local Director 2.1.1 Preview 2.1.2 Toolbar 2.1.2.1 Theme and Display 2.1.2.2 Recording, Streaming control and Snapshot 2.1.2.3 Playback Video 2.1.2.4 Settings 2.1.2.5 Others 2.2 Online Director 2.2.1 Recording controls panel 2.2.1.1 Background...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    KL-3T User Manual Introduction Featuring a compact and stand-alone design, AREC KL-3T Media Station consists of diverse features and functionality, including multi-signals capturing, recording synchronously, codec, streaming online, live broadcasting, and web-based monitor page, providing complete presentation or lecture capture solution.

  • Page 5: Product Appearance

    KL-3T User Manual Product Appearance Front Back 9 10 Name Brief introduction 10.1” LCD Display Preview mixed recording 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...

  • Page 6: Connection

    KL-3T User Manual Connection USB Keyboard Setting PC USB mouse AREC projector Network Camera Speakerphone Video output VGA / HDMI amplifier Power Line audio input RS-232 Mic audio input Audio output Ethernet Video input VGA / HDMI USB mouse microphone...

  • Page 7: Front Panel Buttons And Indicators

    KL-3T 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.

  • Page 8: External Control Via Usb Numeric Keypad

    Overview of the Web Interface KL-3T web interface has three user types, which are described in detail in the following chapters : For quick start recording, log in Online director from the initial login page with default Online Director username director and password director.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Administrator

    KL-3T User Manual Chapter 1 Administrator The Administrator web pages provide a system administration interface of the KL-3T: it can perform Media I/O, Video, Storage,Scheduler,Account, Upload, System settings and confirm operations. The Media I/O settings make sure each input source are properly connected, and adjust the audio volume. The...

  • Page 10: Video Inputs

    KL-3T User Manual 1.1.1 Video inputs The KL-3T is capable of process up to three video inputs. The name of these inputs are user configurable; by default are Content, Cam 1 and Cam 2. 1.1.1.1 Content / Cam 1 / Cam 2...

  • 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 adjust bar leftward or rightward to change the camera image settings.

  • Page 12: Network Device Manager

    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

    The KL-3T facilitate the web-based users control PTZ cameras using RS-232 protocol. Connect an USB-to-RS-232 adapter to the KL-3T back USB port in advance. Before making any changes to this page, please get to know about the RS-232 settings of the desired PTZ camera. The following configurations must be identical to the external device settings.

  • Page 14: Audio

    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 15: Display

    KL-3T User Manual 1.1.5 Display Set the KL-3T on screen display language, video output settings and color adjustment. On-screen language: Change the GUI language. Video output settings: Setting the HDMI display Monitor input sources or Preview mixed recording Screen color adjustment(HDMI and VGA): Change the Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Hue 1.2 Video...

  • Page 16: Recording

    You may customize your own user defined option. Front USB recording : Set ON/OFF to enable/disable KL-3T front USB recording function. Make sure the front USB drive connected can be normally read and written and have enough space for the recorded files.

  • Page 17: Streaming

    Audio shift- Adjust the delay of sound after video transmission. Synchronize the video and audio with consistency. 1.2.2 Streaming AREC Media Station support two streaming address with same video compression. The page provides user to change streaming settings. It is essential that the configurations follow the streaming protocol and recommended settings your server system supports.
  • Page 18 URL — The available protocol on the KL-3T are RTP and RTMP, the URL format is as follows : In the protocol setting field, copy and paste the Server or Stream URL and Stream name provided by you CDN RTMP or server administrator in the format rtmp://serverurl/streamname.
  • Page 19 Followings are some popular examples for streaming settings. Streaming to Facebook Live Copy the contents of the Single Field, Server or Stream URL, and paste in the KL-3T streaming protocol setting field. Streaming to Ustream Combine the contents of both fields: RTMP URL and Stream Key, insert a slash between them. Paste this string into the KL- 3T streaming protocol setting field.

  • Page 20: Content

    1.2.3 Content The KL-3T 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 21 Note: The user can use the mouse to drag the order of the display. Theme : Theme is integrated with "Overlay”, “Background” and “Layout”. KL-3T by factory default provides four themes by different types of overlays, backgrounds and layouts. Click [ ] to set the theme type.

  • Page 22: Storage

    KL-3T User Manual 1.3 Storage The recording files produced by the KL-3T 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.

  • Page 23: Scheduler

    KL-3T User Manual 1.4 Scheduler The Schedule Settings page allows the administrator privileges to choose how to obtain presentation schedules and, if appropriate, import calendars or connect to an Opencast scheduling system. Start video recording automatically at the date and time specified in a calendar schedule.
  • Page 24 Username: Opencast user account c. Password: Opencast user password 2. Click Apply. The event schedule is added and appears in the calendar on the Scheduled Events page. 3. Go to Opencast admin, and check if the KL-3T is correctly registered on Opencast. www.arec.com...
  • Page 25 1. Enter the Capture agent name, Registration key and URL in these fields. Note: Get the registration keys token for scheduler in Panopto System 2. Click Apply. 3. Go to Panopto System => Remote Recorders, and Your AREC media station will list up in your Panopto account as a remote recorder. www.arec.com...
  • Page 26 KL-3T User Manual Scheduling via Kaltura server 1.Enter the URL(https://www.kaltura.com), Capture agent name, Username and Password in these fields. Click Apply. a.Capture agent name: the ID to recognize KL-3T on Kaltura platform b.Username: Kaltura user account c.Password: Kaltura user password 2.
  • Page 27 KL-3T User Manual Manual Calendar import 1. Click Import. An Open window opens. 2. Locate and select the iCalendar file for import. The file must have a .ics file extension. 3. Click Open. The Open window closes and the file name is displayed within the Manual Calendar Import panel area.

  • Page 28: Upload

    KL-3T User Manual 1.5 Upload The KL-3T 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. www.arec.com...

  • Page 29: Upload Settings

    KL-3T User Manual 1.5.1 Upload settings 1. Auto upload: Available options are OFF, After recording is completed and Daily scheduled a. After recording is completed: Upload the files after recording b. Daily scheduled: Setup start & End time for uploading, Enable this setting Media Station will in “full speed mode” for uploading.

  • Page 30: Transfer Settings

    KL-3T User Manual 1.5.2 Transfer settings Followings to be configured according to the upload destination. Mode: Select network server type (FTP, SFTP, Kaltura, Panopto, Opencast HTTP, Opencast HTTPS). URL, port, or User ID: Configure these fields according to the upload destination.

  • Page 31: System

    KL-3T User Manual 1.6 System The pages within System include the following: System settings Contains device identification, date and time configuration, and booting settings. Network The device IP assignment in the networking. Cloud Manager Function settings related ARECloud Manager Displays the current firmware version, and provides web-based user a way to update firmware for Firmware the device.

  • Page 32: System Settings

    KL-3T User Manual 1.6.1 System settings The basic information and initial date/time of this device are configured here. KL-3T KL-3T KL-3T Series Device identification – Set the name (device description) for this device. Date and Time – Set the device date, time, and time zone manually/ be synchronized to PC, or with an external NTP (network time protocol) server.
  • Page 33 KL-3T User Manual Power settings Auto power off: select power off via daily scheduler or power button pushing. Please notice the scheduling and auto upload time before settings. Auto power on: select power on via daily scheduler or power button pushing.

  • Page 34: Network

    KL-3T User Manual 1.6.2 Network By default KL-3T 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. Network settings IP assignment –...

  • Page 35: Cloud Manager

    KL-3T User Manual 1.6.3 Cloud Manager If you want to use ARECloud service, please go to ARECloud Platform to apply a management account and obtain the registration code. Then, please fill in your registration code in the specific area. After clicking Apply, when your media station is connected to the network, it will automatically authenticate with ARECloud service.

  • Page 36: Firmware

    KL-3T User Manual 1.6.4 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 37: Account

    KL-3T User Manual 1.7 Account Users can set the system account password etc. Changing username and password with Administration/ Online Director / Video Manager : (1) New User: Enter a user login name that you want. (2) New Password: Enter the user login password that you want.

  • Page 38: Mini Controller (Mobile Phone)

    KL-3T User Manual 1.8 Mini Controller (mobile phone) Connect mobile device to KL-3T, user can make it easier to control the KL-3T 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 Administrator or Online Director account.
  • Page 39 Background Display the available background images for Online Director controlling. Click the background thumbnail to apply it to the video. KL-3T by factory default provides one plain black background and three user-configurable backgrounds.See Administrator \ Video \ Theme for more detail.
  • Page 40 See Administrator \ Video \ Theme for more details. Volume control The audio control bar is to adjust the recorded volume from each audio input and adjust the output volume. Adjustable range of sound input is 0-125, AREC wireless microphone 0~15. www.arec.com...

  • Page 41: Chapter 2 Director

    2.1 Local Director The KL-3T Local Director operates on the screen after the USB port is connected to the mouse or projector. GUI allow user to control recording and have a live stream view on the display. This director control panel makes it easy to apply layout, select background, and control the audio recorded during the recording process.

  • Page 42: Toolbar

    KL-3T User Manual 2.1.2 Toolbar Here will introduce the function of all buttons. We divide the function into many small parts to introduce it for easy reading. 2.1.2.1 Theme and Display There are five buttons for quickly switching recording overlay, layout, background, theme and display.

  • Page 43: Recording, Streaming Control And Snapshot

    KL-3T User Manual 2.1.2.2 Recording, Streaming control and Snapshot 1. There are four buttons for quickly control video recording Name Function Description Status change to red while KL-3T Status Streaming status live broadcast Timer Record timer Timer change to red while recording...
  • Page 44 KL-3T User Manual 2. video recording Limitation 1. Video length(Max.) : 8hr 2. If Front USB is FAT32, USB record size only 4 GB space time. Rule 1. Loop recording off a. Front USB recording off : If internal hard drive < 8hr : max = internal hard drive, show the dialog b.

  • Page 45: Playback Video

    KL-3T User Manual 2.1.2.3 Playback Video Video list Dialog Show all videos saved in hard drive,three videos in one page. a. Date of video b. Start-End time of video c. Total time of video d. File list page up e. File list page down f.
  • Page 46 KL-3T User Manual Click any point on the bar will adjust to Show playback volume level correspondent volume level Volume bar Bookmark Bookmark of video (The dialog will be introduced below.) Switch sources Change playback source Mixed video Playback Mixed video...

  • Page 47: Settings

    KL-3T 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 48: Others

    KL-3T User Manual Audio Output Volume Control a. Line : Mute/ Down/ Up b. HDMI : Mute/ Down/ Up c. Audio output loop through : On/Off Note : Audio Loop-through Off : Local audio output does not include local audio input (Audio 1, Audio 2, Wireless Microphone and USB Microphone) d.

  • Page 49: Online Director

    2.2 Online Director The KL-3T embedded Online Director web pages allow user to control recording and have a live stream view of the output video. This director control panel makes it easy to apply layout, select background, and control the audio recorded during the recording process.

  • Page 50: Recording Controls Panel

    2.2.1.1 Background Display the available background images for Online Director controlling. Click the background thumbnail to apply it to the video. KL-3T by factory default provides one plain black background and three user-configurable backgrounds.See Administrator \ Video \ Theme for more detail.

  • Page 51: Theme

    KL-3T User Manual 2.2.1.4 Theme Theme is integrated with “Overlay”, “Background” and “Layout”. KL-3T by factory default provides themes by different overlays, backgrounds and layouts. See Administrator\ Video\ Theme for more details. Click “ ” button, you can edit the theme to fit your event need quickly.

  • Page 52: Volume Control

    2.2.1.5 Volume control The audio control bar is to adjust the recorded volume from each audio input and adjust the output volume. Adjustable range of sound input is 0-125, AREC wireless microphone 0~15. 2.2.1.6 Recording/ Streaming control and Snapshot buttons...

  • Page 53: Visual Sources Monitoring

    KL-3T User Manual 2.2.2 Visual Sources Monitoring It makes easy for user to control and monitor each video input. Click the tab with the video input name on it to switch the monitoring window. In the case of a PTZ camera, the direction control panel, zoom in/out control bar, and up to 8 preset positions are enabled.

  • Page 54: Subtitle Editor

    KL-3T User Manual 2.2.3 Subtitle Editor Users can add a custom text to videos. 1. Color chart: Click the color block to change the font color. 2. Font format: Adjust the thickness, centering or size of text. 3. Font: Select text font.

  • Page 55: Recording/Streaming Setup

    KL-3T User Manual 2.2.4 Recording/Streaming setup The page provides user to change settings for recording, streaming, content and theme. Recording Configure Encoder settings and Bookmark settings for recording. Streaming Configure Encoder settings for streaming. Content Edit the information of the content that will be recorded.

  • Page 56: Chapter 3 Video Manager

    Chapter 3 Video Manager The KL-3T embedded Video Manager provides access to recordings produced by KL-3T itself and stored in the internal -storage drive or USB. The video and Snapshot lists are in descending order by the time of occurrence.

  • Page 57: Upload The Recording

    The upload destination is pre-configured by system administrator. See Administrator\ Upload for more details. The KL-3T arranges the upload sequence automatically and indicates the upload status/result on the corresponding recordings. The following indicators are used: Icon Upload Status The recording package are uploaded successfully.

  • Page 58: Playback The Recording

    KL-3T User Manual 3.1.4 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. There might be more than one files listed under the window if the content is recorded in MP4 Mixed video/ Original source recording mode.

  • Page 59: Edit The Bookmark Information

    KL-3T User Manual 3.1.6 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 60: Upload The Photo

    The upload destination is pre-configured by system administrator. See Administrator\ Upload for more details. The KL-3T arranges the upload sequence automatically and indicates the upload status/result on the corresponding folders. The following indicators are used:...

  • Page 61: Preview The Photo

    KL-3T User Manual 3.2.4 Preview the photo Click on the desired photo folder and you will be directed to the photo list page. Click on the desired photo to preview the photo. www.arec.com...

  • Page 62: Table Of On Screen Disaplay Icons

    KL-3T User Manual Table of On Screen Display Icons The KL-3T provides a 10.1" LCD Display for recording monitoring. On screen display there are event icons and sometimes the error operation warnings. Wireless microphone Disk full Network connection failure connected...
  • Page 63 KL-3T User Manual Recording is paused Firmware updating Firmware update failure Fan failure Shutdown confirmation www.arec.com...
  • Page 64 All information contained in this document is Proprietary Made in Taiwan Date : 2021.12.1 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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