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SLICE ENCODER AND DECODER
REFERENCE GUIDE
© 2018 Teradek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 SLICE ENCODER AND DECODER REFERENCE GUIDE © 2018 Teradek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ................3 Support Resources ............3 Disclaimer ................. 3 Warning ................3 Physical Properties ............4 2. Getting Started ................5 Power Your Device ............5 Connect to a Network ..........6 Choose Your Application ..........7 Choose a Stream Mode ..........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Wireless-enabled Slices can connect directly to laptops, Slice decoders, mobile devices, or join an existing wireless network to stream over a LAN or WAN. Slice features native integration with some of the most popular video platforms for turn-key live Internet streaming and content distribution. Use this reference guide to help get the most out of your Slice.

  • Page 4: Physical Properties

    PHYSICAL PROPERTIES A. Power button F. A/C input K. Headphone/IFB audio input B. USB ports G. SD/HD/3G-SDI input/output L. Mic/Line stereo input/output C. Reset button H. HDMI input/output M. RP-SMA connectors D. Front panel I. 10/100/1000 Ethernet E. Stream/Menu control dial J.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    2. Connect to a network. 3. Choose your application. POWER YOUR DEVICE 1. To power Slice, connect the A/C cable to the A/C input (Fig. 2-1), then press the power button. Slice begins to boot as soon as power is turned on.

  • Page 6: Connect To A Network

    CONNECT TO A NETWORK Slice allows you to connect to a network using Wi-Fi, an Ethernet connection, or a USB modem. Use the front panel or web user interface (web UI) to connect Slice to a network. Connect to an Ethernet network (Wired) 1.

  • Page 7: Choose Your Application

    CHOOSE YOUR APPLICATION Slice can be used for a variety of applications, such as live production and monitoring on Teradek’s iOS apps, streaming to the internet, or transmitting to a decoder. Connect and Broadcast using Live:Air Action 1. Connect your iPad to the same network as Slice.
  • Page 8 Fig. 2-10 5. Press ▲ on the control dial (see page 4) or tap the Broadcast button to go live. BROADCAST BUTTON: Slice is ready to broadcast Broadcast is in session Slice is not ready to broadcast Fig. 2-11 Page 8...

  • Page 9: Choose A Stream Mode

    Fig. 2-13 CHOOSE A STREAMING MODE Slice encodes and streams video using a variety of stream modes. Use the following steps to view, modify, or select a streaming mode to best suit your application. 1. Navigate to the Streaming Setup menu using the control dial, then select Primary Stream.

  • Page 10: Encoder Configuration

    ENCODER CONFIGURATION NAVIGATING THE SETTINGS MENU The Settings menu allows you to customize and control Slice’s broadcast, audio/video, and network settings. Use the web UI or the front panel interface to access and modify the settings. NOTE: This section illustrates the settings as they are available on the web UI. These settings can also be configured from Slice’s front panel interface (see page 11).
  • Page 11 NETWORK SETUP: Contains options for configuring USB Modem Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB modem interfaces. CLOUD SERVICES CLOUD None : Allows you to enable Core, Teradek’s cloud Sputnik SETUP service management service. Core SYSTEM: Perform factory reset, firmware upgrade, and modify your display settings.

  • Page 12: Video/Audio Input

    VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT The Video/Audio Input menu contains several input source configuration and video overlay options. Video Input Source - Video Input Source lets you select the type of signal providing the video source. Deinterlacer - The Deinterlacer converts interlaced video into progressive video before streaming, improving the appearance of video that has been scaled down from the original input resolution.

  • Page 13: Color Management

    The Color Management menu contains options for adding specific looks from your computer and saving them to Slice’s interface. These looks can either be 3D LUT files, CDL preset files, or files composed of both formats. Use this menu or the front panel interface to apply presets to the video output. Up to 32 looks can be stored on the device.

  • Page 14: Encoder

    ENCODER With Slice, you can control various characteristics of the network video stream, such as bitrate, frame rate, and resolution. Use this section to help you adjust the video stream to best suit your streaming environment. The Primary stream offers a complete set of options that are fully configurable; a subset of those options are available for the Quickview stream.

  • Page 15: Network Interfaces

    NETWORK INTERFACES Slice allows you to connect and stream to the Internet by utilizing one of several network interfaces. Wired A wired Ethernet connection is typically the most reliable means for connecting to a network, as you don’t have to deal with the instability of a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
  • Page 16 Slice automatically detects and supports many modems using the Auto setting. If you need to configure a modem, connect to Slice (see page 17) and insert the USB Modem into one of the two USB ports (Fig. 3-8). From the Network Interfaces page, select USB Modem, then select a configuration mode.

  • Page 17: Cloud Services

    CLOUD SERVICES Slice encoders and decoders can be remotely accessed, configured, and controlled using Teradek’s CORE Cloud management and routing service. CORE CORE Cloud Service CORE is a professional cloud-based solution for managing, archiving, and routing Teradek encoders and decoders.

  • Page 18: Video Stream Output

    TCP. Select the - Packet SIze - DSCP protocol best suited for your application needs, and ensure the Slice - PCR Period encoder is configured to stream to the Slice decoder’s corresponding •...
  • Page 19 RTP/RTSP CONFIGURABLE SETTINGS Slice is configured to stream via RTSP by default. RTSP is used for • Stream local streaming to computers and Slice decoders. When RTP/RTSP • Port mode is enabled, the decoder communicates whether to use the • RTSP Authentication TCP or UDP protocol for the stream.
  • Page 20 VIDEO STREAM OUTPUT (CONT.) CONFIGURABLE SETTINGS INTERNET STREAMING Slice features native integration with some of the most popular • Provider streaming platforms. Select a provider (platform), then enter your • Username credentials and/or destination information. • Password • OnCaptionInfo • Auto Start Integrated Platforms •...
  • Page 21 Enabling the ‘Auto-Record’ setting (Fig. 3-19) triggers these recordings. Access permissions for the recorded files can be configured on your Ustream account. Fig. 3-18 Fig. 3-19 Page 21 © Teradek, LLC 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 /www.google.com/device, then enter your credentials (Fig. 3-21). Enter the code, then allow Slice to access your account. 3. Select an event, create a new event, or select “Stream Now”. Fig. 3-20 Two types of Broadcast destinations a.
  • Page 23 Cloud Mode (Fig. 3-26): a) Enter the connection code b) Enter your credentials, select Apply, then return to the Home screen. 2. Tap the Broadcast button to go live. Fig. 3-25 Fig. 3-26 Page 23 © Teradek, LLC 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 ● Your Timeline privacy setting will be used if a less restrictive privacy option is chosen. (e.g. your timeline is set to Friends, but you set Slice to ‘All. ’ The post will be visible to friends). ● Posts to Facebook pages are always public.
  • Page 25 2. Copy the authentication code generated for your device, go to https:/ /www.periscope.tv/auth, then enter your credentials (Fig. 3-32). 3. Enter the authentication code, then allow Slice to access your account. Fig. 3-31 Persicope and Twitter Periscope works in conjunction with Twitter. In order to use Persicope, you must ceate an account with your Twitter credentials, or by using your mobile phone number.

  • Page 26: Recording

    RECORDING Slice allows you to record your broadcasts directly to an attached USB or network file system (NFS). Each recording is saved with the same resolution and bit rate set on the device. Enable/Disable Recording - Turns the recording feature on or off.

  • Page 27: System

    Upgrade Slice’s firmware to the latest version. Perform a Firmware Upgrade from front panel After turning on Slice, navigate to the System Setup menu to check for new firmware. If an update is available, simply follow the prompts to complete the firmware update.

  • Page 28: Licenses

    LICENSES Slice supports a variety of features that are activatable on a per-device basis. After purchasing a license, you will receive an email from Teradek containing the license key. To add a License: 1. Copy the license key from the email, then paste it on to the License Text field (Fig.

  • Page 29: Decoder Configuration

    DECODER CONFIGURATION NAVIGATING THE SETTINGS MENU The Decoder Settings menu allows you to customize and control Slice’s audio/video output, and network settings. Use the web UI or the front panel interface to access the Decoder Settings menu. NOTE: This section illustrates the settings as they are available on the web UI. These settings can also be configured from Slice’s front panel interface (see below).

  • Page 30: Video/Audio Output

    The Color Management menu contains options for adding specific looks from your computer and saving them to Slice’s interface. These looks can either be 3D LUT files, CDL preset files, or files composed of both formats. Use this menu or the front panel interface to apply presets to the video output. Up to 32 looks can be stored on the device.

  • Page 31: Network Interfaces

    Fig. 4-2 NETWORK INTERFACES Slice allows you to connect and stream to the Internet by utilizing one of several network interfaces. Wired A wired Ethernet connection is typically the most reliable means for connecting to a network, as you don’t have to deal with the instability of a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.
  • Page 32 There are two Wi-Fi modes available (Fig. 4-4); Access Point (AP) Mode and Client (Infrastructure) Mode. Wi-Fi Modes Access Point (AP) Mode - Slice acts as its own dual band access point, allowing you to connect your device directly to Slice’s AP network.

  • Page 33: Video Stream Source

    • Advanced Settings network to avoid the additional network overhead of TCP. Select the - Caching protocol best suited for your application needs, and ensure the Slice - Audio Sample Rate encoder is configured to stream to the Slice decoder’s corresponding IP address and port.
  • Page 34 LIVE:AIR Live:Air Action is a video production suite that can receive feeds • Host from any Slice encoder for real-time video mixing, switching and • Port transitions. To configure a decoder to pull from an encoder in Live:Air • Advanced Settings mode, simply enter the encoder’s IP address (host) and port on ther...

  • Page 35: System

    System menu in the web UI (System Setup from the front panel interface). Factory Reset Access the System menu and select Factory Reset (Fig. 4-8). Restore Slice to its original settings by selecting an option (All, Broadcast, or Network) to reset. Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Slice’s firmware to the latest version.

  • Page 36: Licenses

    LICENSES Slice supports a variety of features that are activatable on a per-device basis. After purchasing a license, you will receive an email from Teradek containing the license key. To add a License: 1. Copy the license key from the email, then paste it on to the License Text field (Fig.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    AUDIO/VIDEO STREAMING Cannot open or view my video stream. Slice may not be encoding, or the stream URL may be incorrect. Verify that Slice is encoding (the front panel will indicate that it is “Ready”). Video stream keeps breaking up/freezing.
  • Page 38 Slice’s Network Interfaces menu has valid gateway and name server values. Cannot start broadcast. Slice may not have an internet connection, or the Slice encoder may not be started. Verify Slice has an internet connection, and wait for the broadcast status to indicate “Ready.”...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    AAC-LC, MPEG Layer 2 Audio Input Embedded audio input, analog line or mic in, Embedded audio input, analog line or mic in, adjustable gain adjustable gain Audio Output Headphone output Headphone output Page 39 © Teradek, LLC 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 40 600 SERIES 700 SERIES PHYSICAL Dimensions 9.8”W x 17”D x 1.7”H 9.8”W x 17”D x 1.7”H [248.92 x 431.8 x 43.2mm] [248.92 x 431.8 x 43.2mm] Weight 144oz [4082g] 144oz [4082g] Construction Milled Aluminum Milled Aluminum Mountability Mount as industrial rack-mount or placed on Mount as industrial rack-mount or placed on a desktop for rugged commercial applications a desktop for rugged commercial applications...
  • Page 41 AAC-LC, MPEG Layer 2 AAC-LC, MPEG Layer 2 Audio Output Embedded audio output, analog line or mic in, Embedded audio output, analog line or mic in, adjustable gain, headphone output adjustable gain, headphone output Page 41 © Teradek, LLC 2018. All rights reserved.
  • Page 42 GHz only), Auto (5 Ghz only), Configurable to GHz only), Auto (5 Ghz only), Configurable to specific channels specific channels Slice 675 only - 802.1x, 802,11i, WPA2, WPA Encryption 802.1x, 802,11i, WPA2, WPA and WEP and WEP 64/128 TKIP, 128bit AES...
  • Page 43 Page 43 © Teradek, LLC 2018. All rights reserved.

  • Page 44: Fcc Statement

    EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Teradek LLC herby declares that the Slice encoder and decoder are 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/articles/233429747-EC-...

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