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Page 2 Be sure to use the specified power source for the device. Connection to an improper power source may cause fire or electric shock. Whilst Harvest Technology will endeavor to keep the information in this user guide up to date, Harvest Technology makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the user guide or the information, products, services or related graphics contained in the user guide, website or any other media for any purpose.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview �� 4 Device Management Solution ................................4 In the Box ......................................4 Feature Summary ....................................4 Interface ........................................5 Device Settings Overview ...................................6 Device States ......................................6 Getting Started �� 7 Installing NODESTER ..................................7 Account Configuration ..................................7 Advanced Account Configuration ..............................9 Set Up ��...
Page 4: Overview
NODESTER ® Overview The Harvest NODESTER iOS application is the control interface for the Nodestream video and audio streaming suite, intuitively allowing clients to group devices, manage connections, and configure video and audio settings to suit requirements and networks. Feature Summary •...
Page 5: Interface
NODESTER ® Interface Dashboard A location with a video decoder and A location audio device with a video encoder and Established audio device connections Video (blue) Audio (green) Devices on the network not currently assigned to a location Network Status: Icon stationary = connected to server Network status: Icon rotating = connecting to server Network Status: No internet connection Centre or reveal all locations...
Page 6: Device Settings Overview
NODESTER ® Device Settings Overview Tap on a device to reveal its settings. Device properties Device details Device Settings See “Device Configuration” on page 25 for more information. Device States Offline Encoder Offline Encoder Online Audio Online Audio Online The device settings can not be accessed while in an offline state. HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 6 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 7: Getting Started
NODESTER ® Getting Started Installing NODESTER The NODESTER application comes pre-loaded on Harvest supplied iPad devices. Alternatively, customers can install via the app store. App Store If using your own iPad, search for NODESTER in the app store. (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/infinity-nodester/id1498900424) Account Configuration...
Page 8 NODESTER ® Tap Scan with camera Using the device camera, scan the QR code provided Enter password provided Save for Default Preset or Save for all Presets If multiple user accounts are not required, simply use the provided “default” preset. HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 8 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 9: Advanced Account Configuration
If the account details were entered incorrectly, network icon remains black. Please try again or contact Harvest support. When signing into your account or selecting a preset, the application will attempt to connect to the server. The network icon will diplay as follows.
Page 10: Set Up
NODESTER ® Set Up Typical workflow for creating a new Nodestream network Configure Create Assign Establish Create video/audio Locations Devices Connections Preset (next chapter) Presets Presets allow for management of large, more complex Nodestream networks and/or multiple user accounts. Devices and locations can be configured for a particular operation or region within a company network then saved to allow recall at a later time.
Page 11 NODESTER ® Toggle between presets Select Add new preset or locations Existing presets Create a new preset Enter preset name, then OK Deleting a Preset Tap the Presets icon Swipe left on a Preset to delete HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 11 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 12: Locations
NODESTER ® Locations Locations are used to group one or more devices within a Preset. These are generally associated with physical locations. Creating a Location Tap and hold on a blank area Enter location name, then OK The new location (Area 29) will be displayed HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 12 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 13 NODESTER ® Deleting a Location Renaming a Location Rename then tap OK to save HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 13 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 14: Device Assignment
NODESTER ® Device Assignment Assign Devices Select to toggle display between online and offline devices. Tap a device in Unassigned devices Select the location HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 14 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 15 NODESTER ® The screenshot below shows two devices assigned in each location. The devices are currently not connected. HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 15 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 16 NODESTER ® Alternatively, devices can be assigned from the Location Tap and hold in the body of the location Tap a device to assign it to the location HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 16 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 17 NODESTER ® Unassign Devices Tap a device in a location HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 17 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 18 NODESTER ® The device (audio) is removed, and returns back to unassigned devices “Remove all connections before unassigning...” displays if you have not first removed the connection. See “Connections” on page 20. HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 18 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 19 NODESTER ® Move Device to another Location Tap a device in a location Select a location HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 19 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 20: Connections
NODESTER ® Connections Established connections are represented in blue (video), and green (audio). The connecting line remains red while dragging or attempting to connect incompatible devices. Connect Devices Tap and hold a device connector Decoder connector Audio connector A Wearwolf device can be connected to an audio and video device Drag connector to another device HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 20 of 37...
Page 21 NODESTER ® The connection is established An audible tone will be heard when an audio connection is established Repeat to connect other devices HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 21 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 22 NODESTER ® Disconnect Device Tap a connected device, then Disconnect from device name Alternatively... HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 22 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 23: Advanced Connection Management
NODESTER ® Advanced Connection Management Nodester allows for unique connection architectures to be designed to suit a customers requirements. Video Connections When connected to a Nodestream encoder, the first decoder becomes the host, with all downstream decoders becoming slaved. Connection bitrate and latency settings can only be configured by the host decoder.
Page 24 NODESTER ® Audio Connections • A maximum of three devices that can be connected from a single device. • Passthrough can be used to control which of the connected devices communicate with each other by blocking or allowing audio transmission to pass “through” a device. >...
Page 25: Device Configuration
NODESTER ® Device Configuration Nodester enables users to target a desired outcome (high quality or low latency) to suit their network properties through the configuration of the connected Nodestream devices. To successfully achieve this, it is important to have a solid understanding of resolution, framerate, bitrate and latency and their relationship with each other.
Page 26 NODESTER ® Configuration Examples Example 1 A client has a requirement for a single video stream over a limited satellite connection with 132Kbps of available bandwidth Target high quality Target low latency • Resolution - 720p • Resolution - 480p •...
Page 27: Video Encoders
NODESTER ® Video Encoders NQE/NSM Select video source Hardware: Hardware input none: No video input testsource: Test video testpattern: Test pattern Other: RTSP Current framerate Set framerate Current resolution Set resolution Repeat for available inputs Add RTSP inputs as a URL (see RTSP Inputs page 29) Tap to recall a preset Input configurations can...
Page 28 NODESTER ® Wearwolf Connection bitrate Bitrate target Bitrate adjustment Set framerate & resolution Framerate selection Resolution selection Toggle flashlight on/off Toggle camera in use (if external connected) Current camera zoom level Camera zoom level selection Set the latency on the decoder prior to connecting it to a Wearwolf, as the decoder settings are not available once connected.
Page 29: Rtsp Inputs
NODESTER ® RTSP Inputs RTSP (real time streaming protocol) streams, typically associated with network IP cameras, can be added as inputs to Nodestream encoders if the network is correctly configured (see device user manual). There is no limit to how many IP cameras can be added however generally there is a limitation of 254 for a given IP network.
Page 30 NODESTER ® Swipe left on an RTSP input to delete Input Presets Input configurations can be saved and recalled using the Input Preset function. This allows for easier management of encoders with multiple RTSP inputs. Once inputs are configured, tap Save preset Enter preset name and tap OK Tap Presets to list...
Page 31: Video Decoders
NODESTER ® Video Decoders NQD/NSM Slaved to Decoder: A slaved decoder only has control of output settings. Bitrate and latency are controlled via the host decoder or Wearwolf device Connection bitrate Bitrate target Bitrate adjustment Set latency Latency adjustment Toggle output(s) quad mode Input selection - quad or single input Toggle combined mode...
Page 32 This can be useful when there is a requirement for all channels to be recorded or further streamed from a single channel device like the Harvest AVR2. The number of quad modes available is reflected by the number of physical outputs on a device.
Page 33 NODESTER ® Combined Mode Combined mode displays a single input split across all 4 outputs (when connected to a 4ch decoder) Input 1 Tap to toggle combined mode If display output configuration is incorrect, change inputs on the connected encoder HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 33 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 34: Audio Devices
NODESTER ® Audio Devices If a device is not available tap refresh devices Sound devices can be digital (HDMI, USB..) or analog Select microphone device (3.5mm) Select speaker device Monitor device can be used Select monitor device for recording or as a general secondary output Set microphone volume Set speaker volume...
Page 35: Troubleshooting
The network status icon The account settings are incorrect. Ensure all connection settings are as is red. supplied by Harvest. If the problem persists, contact Harvest support. HTG-TEC-GUI-009_0 page 35 of 37 Release Mar 2021...
Page 36: Video
NODESTER ® Video Issue Cause Resolution Video connection Network traﬃc in one direction is Disconnect the devices via Nodester. taking excessively long being blocked or is not available. to establish, or won’t If the connection is between a Nodestream establish. decoder and a Nodestream encoder, open the decoder connection controls.
Page 37: Audio
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