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  • Page 1 LS-US2 Media Station User Manual English AREC Inc.© All Rights Reserved 2022. l www.arec.com All information contained in this document is Proprietary...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LS-US2 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction Specifications Package Contents Product Appearance Connection Record Button and the Indicator External Control via USB 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 1.1.1.2 Advanced configuration...
  • Page 3 LS-US2 User Manual Table of Contents 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 2.2.1.2 Layout 2.2.1.3 Overlay 2.2.1.4 Theme...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    LS-US2 User Manual Introduction Featuring a compact and stand-alone design, AREC LS-US2 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

    1.For the external USB storage device* USB3.0 Micro B Port 2.Available for the USB mouse, keyboard and touch devices 3.Available for the USB audio/video input NOTE: The LS-US2 can detect and record to USB storage devices using FAT32, NTFS, exFAT, Ext3, Ext4 file systems. www.arec.com...

  • Page 6: Connection

    LS-US2 User Manual Connection Video output DP Power projector USB Micro B Video output HDMI external hard disk USB mouse USB cam USB mouse USB Keyboard Speakerphone USB Keyboard Speakerphone network USB cam projector IP cam Interactive Whiteboards Interactive Whiteboards...

  • Page 7: Record Button And The Indicator

    LS-US2 User Manual Record Button and the Indicator Steady Blue: Recording Flashing Blue: Saving video file External Control via USB Keypad Insert the keyboard into the Media Station's USB hole, let USB numeric keypad as function keys to control the Media Station.

  • Page 8: Getting Start

    Overview of the Web Interface LS-US2 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

    LS-US2 User Manual Chapter 1 Administrator The Administrator web pages provide a system administration interface of the LS-US2: 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

    LS-US2 User Manual 1.1.1 Video inputs The LS-US2 is capable of process up to two video inputs. The name of these inputs are user configurable; by default are Content and Cam 1. 1.1.1.1 Content / Cam 1 Video Source can be chosen from...

  • Page 11: Advanced Configuration

    LS-US2 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: Network Device 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: Audio

    LS-US2 User Manual 1.1.3 Audio Adjust volume and select the audio input source. Input volume control - Users can select the sound source from the drop-down menu. Tune the recorded volume from each audio input. Configurable range of sound input is 0-125. The nearby volume meter indicates the encoded audio current volume.

  • Page 14: Display

    LS-US2 User Manual 1.1.4 Display Set the LS-US2 on screen display language and video output settings. On-screen language: Change the GUI language. Video output settings: Setting the HDMI display Monitor input sources or Preview mixed recording 1.2 Video The pages within Video construct a collection of settings that defines the operating characteristics for a streaming/recording,...

  • Page 15: Recording

    You may customize your own user defined option. Record to USB : Set ON/OFF to enable/disable LS-US2 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 16: 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 17 URL — The available protocol on the LS-US2 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 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 LS-US2 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 LS-US2 streaming protocol setting field.

  • Page 19: Content

    1.2.3 Content The LS-US2 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 20 Note: The user can use the mouse to drag the order of the display. Theme : Theme is integrated with "Overlay”, “Background” and “Layout”. LS-US2 by factory default provides four themes by different types of overlays, backgrounds and layouts. Click [ ] to set the theme type.

  • Page 21: Storage

    Click Apply after setup is completed. New setting takes effective from next recording being created. NAS Settings: LS-US2 allows you to store the video file to the NAS device via network cable. Finish all the settings by filling in all the required information and then click the connection test button to test.

  • Page 22: Scheduler

    LS-US2 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 23 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 LS-US2 is correctly registered on Opencast. www.arec.com...
  • Page 24 LS-US2 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 LS-US2 on Kaltura platform b.Username: Kaltura user account c.Password: Kaltura user password 2.
  • Page 25 LS-US2 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 26: Upload

    LS-US2 User Manual 1.5 Upload The LS-US2 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 27: Upload Settings

    LS-US2 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 28: Transfer Settings

    LS-US2 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 29: System

    LS-US2 User Manual 1.6 System The pages within System include the following: General 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 30: General Settings

    LS-US2 User Manual 1.6.1 General settings The basic information and initial date/time of this device are configured here. LS-US2 LS-US2 LS-US2 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 31 LS-US2 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 32: Network

    LS-US2 User Manual 1.6.2 Network By default LS-US2 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 33: Cloud Manager

    LS-US2 User Manual Web server protocol The website communication protocol can be selected in HTTP or HTTPs mode, default is HTTP. 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.

  • Page 34: Firmware

    LS-US2 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 35: Account

    LS-US2 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 36: Mini Controller (Mobile Phone)

    LS-US2 User Manual 1.8 Mini Controller (mobile phone) Connect mobile device to LS-US2, user can make it easier to control the LS-US2 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 37 Background Display the available background images for Online Director controlling. Click the background thumbnail to apply it to the video. LS-US2 by factory default provides one plain black background and three user-configurable backgrounds.See Administrator \ Video \ Theme for more detail.
  • Page 38 LS-US2 User Manual Theme Theme is integrated with "Overlay”, “Background” and “Layout”. LS-US2 by factory default provides themes by different overlays, backgrounds and layouts. 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.

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 Director

    2.1 Local Director The LS-US2 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 40: Toolbar

    LS-US2 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 41: Recording, Streaming Control And Snapshot

    LS-US2 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 LS-US2 Status Streaming status live broadcast Timer Record timer Timer change to red while recording...
  • Page 42 LS-US2 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 43: Playback Video

    LS-US2 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 44 LS-US2 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 45: Settings

    LS-US2 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 46: Others

    LS-US2 User Manual Audio Output Volume Control a. DisplayPort : 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 d.

  • Page 47: Online Director

    2.2 Online Director The LS-US2 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 48: 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. LS-US2 by factory default provides one plain black background and three user-configurable backgrounds.See Administrator \ Video \ Theme for more detail.

  • Page 49: Theme

    LS-US2 User Manual 2.2.1.4 Theme Theme is integrated with “Overlay”, “Background” and “Layout”. LS-US2 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 50: Admin Volume Control

    LS-US2 User Manual 2.2.1.5 Admin 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. 2.2.1.6 Recording/ Streaming control and Snapshot buttons...

  • Page 51: Visual Sources Monitoring

    LS-US2 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 52: Subtitle Editor

    LS-US2 User Manual 2.2.3 Subtitle Editor Users can add a custom text to videos. LS-US2 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 53: Recording/Streaming Setup

    LS-US2 User Manual 2.2.4 Recording/Streaming setup The page provides user to change settings for recording, streaming, content and theme. LS-US2 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 54: Chapter 3 Video Manager

    LS-US2 User Manual Chapter 3 Video Manager The LS-US2 embedded Video Manager provides access to recordings produced by LS-US2 itself and stored in the USB. The video and Snapshot lists are in descending order by the time of occurrence. Entering the Video Manager webpage via [Administrator][Online Director] by clicking the button;...

  • Page 55: Upload The Recording

    The upload destination is pre-configured by system administrator. See Administrator\ Upload for more details. The LS-US2 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 56: Playback The Recording

    LS-US2 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 57: Edit The Bookmark Information

    LS-US2 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 58: Upload The Photo

    The upload destination is pre-configured by system administrator. See Administrator\ Upload for more details. The LS-US2 arranges the upload sequence automatically and indicates the upload status/result on the corresponding folders. The following indicators are used:...

  • Page 59: Preview The Photo

    LS-US2 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 60: Table Of On Screen Disaplay Icons

    LS-US2 User Manual Table of On Screen Display Icons The LS-US2 provides HDMI or DisplayPort output 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 61 LS-US2 User Manual Recording is paused Firmware updating Firmware update failure Fan failure Shutdown confirmation www.arec.com...
  • Page 62 All information contained in this document is Proprietary Made in Taiwan Date : 2022.02.01 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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