Arec KL-3W User Manual

Arec KL-3W User Manual

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User Manual English
AREC Inc.© All Rights Reserved 2017. l www.arec.com
All information contained in this document is Proprietary

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  • Page 1 KL-3W Media Station User Manual English AREC Inc.© All Rights Reserved 2017. l www.arec.com All information contained in this document is Proprietary...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications Package Contents Product Appearance Connection Front Panel Buttons and Indicators Getting start Overview of the KL-3W Web Interface Chapter 1 Administrator 1.1 Media I/O 1.1.1 Video inputs 1.1.1.1 Content / Cam 1 / Cam 2 1.1.1.2 Advanced configuration 1.1.2 Camera manager 1.1.3 PTZ control port...
  • Page 3 KL-3W User Manual Table of Contents 2.1.2 Layout 2.1.3 Volume control 2.1.4 Recording control buttons 2.2 Visual Sources Monitoring 2.3 Recording/Streaming setup 2.3.1 Recording settings 2.3.2 Streaming settings 2.3.3 Other settings 2.3.4 Content settings Chapter 3 Video Manager 3.1 Upload the recording 3.2 Download the recording...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    KL-3W User Manual Introduction Featuring a compact and stand-alone design, AREC KL-3W 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-3W User Manual Product Appearance Front Back 11 12 13 14 Name Brief introduction 7” LCD Display Preview mixed recording Background function key Control the Background function Layout function keys Control the Layout function Record function keys Control the Record, Pause, Stop function...
  • Page 6: Connection

    KL-3W User Manual Connection Setting PC AREC AREC Wireless AREC Wireless Wireless Full HD Camera Full HD Camera Microphone projector Video output VGA / HDMI AREC Network Camera Speaker Audio output Power RS-232 Audio input Video input VGA / HDMI...
  • Page 7: Front Panel Buttons And Indicators

    Connect PC to the setting port of Media Station with standard network cable. Open up the browser, and input 192.168.11.254 in the browser page. Log in Administrator with default username admin and password admin, then entering the KL-3W system Administrator webpages.
  • Page 8: Overview Of The Kl-3W Web Interface

    KL-3W User Manual Overview of the KL-3W Web Interface KL-3W 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-3W User Manual Chapter 1 Administrator The Administrator web pages provide a system administration interface of the KL-3W : it can perform Media I/O, Video, Storage, Upload, System settings and confirm operations. The Media I/O settings make sure each input source are properly connected, and adjust the audio volume.
  • Page 10: Video Inputs

    KL-3W User Manual 1.1.1 Video inputs The KL-3W is capable to 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

    KL-3W User Manual 1.1.1.2 Advanced configuration A preview use and further configuration of the video input is provided. After the video input setting is successfully applied, click to enter the advanced configuration page. 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 12: Camera Manager

    ] page. You may click Refresh button to scan again. Click Login button and the login authentication dialog pop out. Enter the username and password of the camera 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-3W facilitate the web-based users control PTZ cameras using RS-232 protocol. Connect an USB-to-RS-232 adapter to the KL-3W 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: Display

    KL-3W User Manual 1.1.5 Display Set the KL-3W on screen display language. 1.2 Video The pages within Video construct a collection of settings that defines the operating characteristics for a streaming/recording, include: Recording Configure Encoder settings and Bookmark settings for recording.
  • Page 15: Recording

    KL-3W User Manual 1.2.1 Recording Set up the Encoder settings Bookmark settings for recording. Encoder settings Recording mode: Available options are MP4 Mixed video and MP4 Mixed video/ Original source. Video compression: There are 7 preset recording video compression profiles for different resolution and bitrate. Select one to see the option details on the right side.
  • Page 16 KL-3W User Manual Bookmark settings- Select to add bookmark automatically at a regular period of time, or whenever the layout is changed during recording. Click Apply button at the bottom corner when finished to apply the settings. www.arec.com...
  • Page 17: Streaming

    Live streaming: Select ON/OFF to enable/ disable live streaming ability. Protocol — The available protocol on the KL-3W are RTP and RTMP. 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 18 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-3W 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- 3W streaming protocol setting field.
  • Page 19 Multicast: The destination IP must be multicast IP address where it can be shared with multiple viewers. The KL-3W use IP address: 239.0.0.1 and port number: 5004 as the stream default. The available range of port number is 1024 to 65535.
  • Page 20: Content

    1.2.3 Content The KL-3W contains up to 15 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 KL-3W User Manual Background settings – Click the background thumbnail you want to use to the video and follow by “Apply” to apply the settings. To use a plain black background instead of an image, un-tick the selection by double clicking on the picture.
  • Page 22: Storage

    KL-3W User Manual 1.3 Storage The recording files produced by the KL-3W are stored on its own internal hard drive. This page provides user to set loop recording of internal storage drive and reveals the disk information in the lower section.
  • Page 23: Upload

    KL-3W User Manual 1.4 Upload The KL-3W 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. Auto upload- Select from the drop-down list. Start uploading "after recording is completed”, or turn “OFF” the function.
  • Page 24: System Settings

    KL-3W User Manual 1.5.1 System settings The basic information and initial date/time of this device are configured here. Device identification – Set the name (host name) 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 25: Network

    KL-3W User Manual 1.5.2 Network By default KL-3W 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. IP assignment – Select DHCP to have IP address be allocated by a router or any DHCP server being connected; or Select Static IP and enter the required network settings including IP address / subnet mask / default gateway/ DNS server.
  • Page 26: Wifi Module

    KL-3W User Manual 1.5.3 WiFi module The module provides quick and easy way to enable WiFi connectivity for all kinds of products (such as AREC Wireless Full HD Camera and NB). 1.5.3.1 System information The module supports Access Point mode of wireless operation. The basic wireless settings used for Access Point mode are listed below.
  • Page 27: Management

    KL-3W User Manual 1.5.3.2 Management The basic information and initial date/time of this device are configured here. 1. Advanced settings : Visit the module website; you can modify the other configuration and management. Note : Log in the Web Interface, please enter the correct user name and password and click OK / Yes to proceed. The default use name is Admin and no password.
  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Online Director

    Chapter 2 Online Director The KL-3W 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 29: Recording Controls Panel

    2.1.1 Background Display the available background images for Online Director controlling. Click the background thumbnail to apply it to the video. KL-3W by factory default provides one plain black background and three user-configurable backgrounds. See Administrator\ Video\ Logo and background for more details.
  • Page 30: Recording Control Buttons

    KL-3W User Manual 2.1.4 Recording control buttons Buttons are: Record Click Record and recording begins. The Record button is red to indicate active recording. Click Pause to pause recording. The preview and the output video are also suspended while Pause recording is paused.
  • Page 31: Recording/Streaming Setup

    \ Video \ Recording for more details. Record storage: The internal hard drive of KL-3W is preset for the record storage. Select “Internal drive only” for storing the recorded files; or select “Auto” which means the files will be stored in both the internal storage and the external front USB drive.
  • Page 32: Content Settings

    2.3.4 Content settings The KL-3W contains up to 15 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 to open more elements of content description.
  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Video Manager

    KL-3W User Manual Chapter 3 Video Manager The KL-3W embedded Video Manager provides access to recordings produced by KL-3W itself and stored in the internal storage drive. The video list is in descending order by the time of occurrence. Entering the Video Manager webpage via [Administrator] or [Online Director] by clicking the button and opening a new tab;...
  • Page 34: Upload The Recording

    The upload destination is pre-configured by system administrator. See Administrator\ Upload for more details. The KL-3W arranges the upload sequence automatically and indicates the upload status/result on the corresponding recordings. The following indicators are used: The recording package are uploaded successfully.
  • Page 35: Delete The Recording

    KL-3W User Manual 3.3 Delete the recording Recording packages can be deleted manually to make room for new recordings. Select the recording and click . A confirmation dialog box opens asking you to confirm the deletion. Click Confirm to permanently remove the recording packages. The list may not update immediately. Refresh the list by reloading this webpage.
  • Page 36: Table Of On Screen Disaplay Icons

    KL-3W User Manual Table of On Screen Display Icons The KL-3W provides a 7” LCD Display for recording monitoring. On screen display there are recording/streaming indicators, event icons and sometimes the error operation warnings. Recording/ Streaming timer Device WAN IP Address...
  • Page 37 KL-3W User Manual Front USB recording error HDCP protected source Operation is denied Front USB recording Display failure Uploading Front USB drive mount Recording is paused Firmware updating Fan failure Firmware update failure Shutdown confirmation www.arec.com...
  • Page 38 All information contained in this document is Proprietary Made in Taiwan Date : 2017.6.1 Version:2.2 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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