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Teradek CUBE Series User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................Video Manual ........................ Mounting Options ......................Power Connection ......................Encoder & Decoder LEDs ..................... Audio & Antenna Connections ..................Encoder to Software Decoder ..................Encoder to Decoder ....................Encoder to Decoder ....................Encoder to Internet .....................
  • Page 3 Configure Cube to iOS ....................Button Functions ......................Reset to Factory Defaults ................... Factory Configured Cube Pairs .................. Create Ad Hoc Network Between Encoder & Decoder ..........Network Your Cube Encoder & Decoders Via Infrastructure ........Pairing Your Cube Encoder & Decoder Using the Reset Button ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Cube family is the world’s first camera-top streaming HD video solution. The family includes six encoders and six decoders. The Cube Encoder streams HD video over any IP network. The WiFi equipped Cube Encoder creates its own wireless (ad hoc) network, and streams HD video directly to a Cube Decoder, a computer or laptop, a server, or a mobile device with no other networking equipment required.

  • Page 5: Video Manual

    Video Manual Online Screencasts Teradek’s website features how-to screencasts to assist with set-up and configuration of Cube. Go to http://cube.teradek.com/training.html Screencast tutorials are also available on www.vimeo.com/teradek/albums Example of Screencasts • TeraCentral • RED Proxy Recording • Cube Encoder to Decoder Ad Hoc Networking, plus Pairing •...

  • Page 6: Mounting Options

    Mounting Options Under-camera Mount Hotshoe Mount Accessory Top Mount Decoder to Monitor...

  • Page 7: Power Connection

    LEMO in Cube Cube features a 4 pin LEMO connector for power. An AC Power adapter is provided with Cube. Teradek offers accessory cables for a variety of popular connections including PowerTap, XLR, RED ONE specific. Accessories are available at www.teradek.com/cube or from your local Teradek dealer.

  • Page 8: Encoder & Decoder Leds

    Encoder & Decoder LEDs Standard Operation Power: Green is on Off: WiFi disabled Red: WiFi disconnected Orange: WiFi is connecting PWR WiFI Green: WiFi connected Off: No video sync Red: Codec is restarting or error Red: Resolution not supported Orange: Codec initializing or vidloss. ENC VID Orange: Mismatch resolution Blinking during firmware update.

  • Page 9: Encoder To Software Decoder

    Encoder to Software Decoder Ad Hoc Networking Cube Encoder creates the network, the computer joins Cube’s network. VLC on the computer decodes the video for playback. Infrastructure Networking The router creates the network, and both Cube and the computer join that network.

  • Page 10: Encoder To Decoder

    Encoder to Decoder Ad Hoc Network In this example, the Cube Encoder (on the left) creates a wireless network, and the Cube Decoder (on the right) joins that network. After joining the network, the devices are paired and video streams from the Encoder to the Decoder. WiFi range is limited in Ad Hoc mode, and Cube streams to a single device.

  • Page 11: Encoder To Decoder

    Encoder to Decoder Infrastructure Network In this example, the wireless router creates a wireless network, and both the Cube Encoder (on the left) and Cube Decoder (on the right) join that network. After the devices are paired, video streams from the Encoder to the Decoder through the wireless router.

  • Page 12: Encoder To Internet

    Encoder to Internet Livestream or Custom CDN Internet Join a network that has broadband Internet connectivity and use either Livestream.com’s turn-key content distribution service, or develop your own custom content distribution system. Encoder to iOS When streaming to an iOS device, the same ad hoc and infrastructure network configuration rules apply.

  • Page 13: Using Teracentral To View Video

    Connecting to Cube Using TeraCentral to View Video Ad Hoc Networking 1. Connect video and power to your Cube Encoder. 2. On your computer, open your wireless networking utility. 3. Choose your Cube from the list of WiFi devices in your area. 4.

  • Page 14: Using Teracentral To View Video

    Using TeraCentral to View Video Infrastructure Networking 1. Power-up your router. 2. Connect Cube (Encoder) to video, computer (via Ethernet), and power. 3. Launch TeraCentral from the included USB stick, or install TeraCentral on your computer and launch it. 4. In TeraCentral, click the Configure Settings button for your Cube. Cube’s menu system appears.

  • Page 15: Configuring Cube

    Configuring Cube There are three ways to configure Cube: • TeraCentral’s Video Options menu • Using Cube’s Setup Wizard • In Cube’s Menu System TeraCentral’s Video Options Menu When launching video from TeraCentral, VLC’s video options are pre-configured and optimized automatically from the settings in the Video Options menu. Adjusting Latency The primary functionality of the Video Options menu is to...

  • Page 16: Entering Cube's Menu System

    Entering Cube’s Menu System TeraCentral allows you to use Cube without entering the menu system. For customized configuration, access to Cube’s menu system is required. The following steps assume that you’ve connected to Cube’s network. 1. Launch TeraCentral from the included USB stick, or install TeraCentral on your computer and launch it.

  • Page 17: Menu System Dashboard

    Menu System Dashboard Network settings The video are displayed here. thumbnail, video Click the arrow to input mode, and download a VLC video output shortcut used to settings are launch video. displayed here. Choose your Use this area to decoder, then use customize your the slider bar for stream settings.

  • Page 18: Recommended Bit Rates

    Recommended Bit Rates For Streaming Video System 480p 720p 1080i iPad - Ad Hoc < 100’ N.A. iPad - Ad Hoc > 100’ N.A. iPad - Infrastructure < 100’ to Access Point N.A. iPad - Infrastructure > 100’ to Access Point N.A.

  • Page 19: System - Firmware Upgrade

    System - Firmware Upgrade To Update Cube with the Latest Firmware 1. Go to forum.teamvideocube.com - Customer Care - Announcements to get the latest software. 2. Disconnect your HDMI (if applicable) before updating the firmware. 3. Logon to Cube’s web interface. 4.

  • Page 20: Video Setup - Encoder Settings

    Video Setup - Encoder Settings Encoder Settings • Compression Profile: High profile provides the highest quality per bit. • Caching: Set the caching value in the decoder to be equal to, or greater than this value. The recommended setting in normal mode is 300ms, and 70ms in Intra Refresh mode.

  • Page 21: Encoder Settings (Continued)

    Encoder Settings (Continued) Channel 1 Settings • Title Text: Text overlaid on the video output. Enable or Disable it in the Show Title section (below). • Video Bitrate: Manually adjust the target bitrate. See the Recommended Bitrate table earlier in this manual. •...

  • Page 22: Video Setup - Stream Settings

    Video Setup - Stream Settings Channel 1 Streams • General - Type: • Select RTP if streaming to computers, laptops, Macs, and Cube decoders. • Select HTTP Live when streaming to iOS devices such as iPad and iPhone. • Select Live Internet Streaming using Livestream.com •...

  • Page 23: Cube To Internet

    Cube to Internet There are two ways to stream HD video over the Internet: Using Livestream’s turn-key content distribution platform or using your own custom content distribution network. Livestream.com Native Integration To configure Cube for Livestream.com: 1. Join any network that has a broadband Internet uplink. 2.

  • Page 24: Red Proxy Recording

    This is an ideal solution for creating instant dailies for offline editing and playback. You can find detailed instructions on setting up Cube’s Proxy recording at Teradek’s Cube support forum here: http://forum.teamvideocube.com/viewforum.php?f=18 A video detailing the RED Proxy Recording functionality and setup is located...

  • Page 25: Configure Cube To Ios

    Configure Cube to iOS For iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch 1. On iPad, open Settings. Choose WiFi. 2. Choose your Cube from the Choose a Network menu. 3. Open ZeroConfSpy* and choose your Cube. Safari will open displaying the Start-up Wizard. 4.

  • Page 26: Button Functions

    Button Functions Pairing Mode Activating Pairing Mode When Cube Encoders and Decoders are paired, it means that when they are on the same network, the Decoder is configured to receive the streaming video from the Encoder. Pairing is analogous to tuning your radio receiver into the correct station.

  • Page 27: Reset To Factory Defaults

    Reset to Factory Defaults To restore Cube to factory defaults: 1. Click and hold the reset button for 20+ seconds. 2. LEDs 2 and 3 will alternately blink green, orange and red. 3. Release the button, Cube will reboot automatically. Factory Configured Cube Pairs If you bought your Cube Encoder and Decoder as a set, they were paired at the factory to stream video in an ad hoc network configuration.

  • Page 28: Create Ad Hoc Network Between Encoder & Decoder

    Create Ad Hoc Network Between Encoder & Decoder The following steps are also detailed in this screencast: http://vimeo.com/18132088 1. Configure your Cube Encoder for ad hoc networking (skip if Encoder is already configured for ad hoc) • Power-up your Cube Encoder. •...

  • Page 29: Network Your Cube Encoder & Decoders Via Infrastructure

    Network Your Cube Encoder & Decoders Via Infrastructure The following steps are also detailed in this screencast: http://vimeo.com/18132179 1. Choose an existing network or create a new network using a wireless router. 2. Configure your Cube Encoder for infrastructure networking. •...

  • Page 30: Pairing Your Cube Encoder & Decoder Using The Reset Button

    Pairing Your Cube Encoder & Decoder Using the Reset Button 1. Ensure the Cube Encoders and Decoders are on the same network 2. Ensure that your Encoder is not in Canon 5D (HDMI models) • Navigate to System - Hardware IO in the Encoder menu system and select Button Mode - Standard.

  • Page 31: Pairing Your Cube Encoder & Decoder In The Menu System

    Pairing Your Cube Encoder & Decoder in the Menu System 1. Using your computer’s wireless networking, connect to the network where your Cubes are located (either the infrastructure network you’ve created or the ad hoc network created by your Cube Encoder.) 2.
  • Page 32 Connecting to Cube Teradek Support 34B Mauchly support@teradek.com Irvine, CA 92618 http://forum.teamvideocube.com/ 888.941.2111 888.941.2111 www.teradek.com 031411...

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