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® Introduction The Nodestream Quad Decoder (NQD) provides decoding up to four HD video sources from an encoder at another location, and a single audio channel for 2 way communication. Feature Summary • HD video and data over low- quality satellite networks •...
® Rear Panel Power Power Switch Socket Ethernet USB-A Line In Line Out DO NOT USE Mic In Serial PS/2 HDMI DisplayPort USB-A USB-A Port Monitor outputs Use Mini DisplayPort for connection to monitors only. Do not use DisplayPort or HDMI ports Front Panel USB-A...
® Connections Power Monitor output(s) Ethernet USB keyboard / mouse (required for configuration) USB audio device • See “Audio” on page 12 for more information on audio devices. • The NQD is supplied with a Quick Start Guide for installation. See the User Resources on the last page for access.
® Typical system setup System setup with up to four monitors System setup with one monitor In this setup, the NQD is connected to one monitor with 4 decoded streams diplayed. HTG-TEC-GUI-004_0 page 8 of 24 Release Mar 2021...
® Configuration Graphical User Interface (GUI) The GUI allows the user to configure the device, enable/disable remote assistance and view device information Help menu Device information Networking Enable or disable remote assistance Networking Wifi Reboot or power down Networking Wifi Sound Network connection established Networking...
® Initial Configuration A graphical user interface (GUI) wil be displayed on initial startup allowing the user to configure device settings. A monitor and keyboard/mouse MUST be connected to the rear of the unit prior to powering. If no configuration is required select Run system to start the Nodestream software Once Run system is selected, the software will start automatically when the device is power cycled.
® Video Typical activity and description of events (if a monitor is connected) Countdown following initial configuration or system boot. Stop System can be selected to cancel and return to GUI. Status message Status Message Action Applications started Connecting to Nodestream server 0% (Percentage increments if network is configured correctly) Device is connected to the server &...
® Audio The NQD provides an audio channel for streaming two-way audio to other devices in the users Nodestream group. The following audio devices are supported: • USB speakerphone or headset via any USB port (Jabra Speakerphone supplied) • 3.5mm stereo/mono + mic headset or microphone & speaker via the rear panel connections •...
® Firewall Settings It is common for corporate network firewalls/gateways/anti-virus software to have strict rules in place that may require modification to allow Harvest devices to function. Harvest devices communicate with each other via TCP/UDP ports, therefore permanent network rules must be in place as per below. •...
® WiFi When supplied with optional USB WiFi adapter: Select WiFi from the GUI Select WiFi network and enter password Ensure wifi is set to on HTG-TEC-GUI-004_0 page 16 of 24 Release Mar 2021...
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® Confirm WiFi is connected and select the settings icon Settings Icon Select IPv4 Enter details as provided by your Network Administrator HTG-TEC-GUI-004_0 page 17 of 24 Release Mar 2021...
® Remote Assistance Remote assistance allows Harvest support staff to remotely access the system for diagnostics and configuration Enable Remote Assistance Select to display the remote assistance screen Networking Wifi Sound Display Run System Select Remote assistance starts... Remote assistance is enabled as indicated by the green Remote active icon. HTG-TEC-GUI-004_0 page 18 of 24 Release Mar 2021...
® Disable Remote Assistance Remote assistance can be disabled after support staff have completed tasks. Select to display the remote assistance screen Select Remote assistance disables HTG-TEC-GUI-004_0 page 19 of 24 Release Mar 2021...
® Nodester Nodestream device connections and configuration is performed using the Nodester application Nodester User Manual Refer to the Nodester User Manual for additional information. HTG-TEC-GUI-004_0 page 20 of 24 Release Mar 2021...
® Appendix Technical Specifications Hardware Physical dimensions • 440 (W) x 132 (H) x 380 (D) mm Weight • 8.2 kg Power • Power supply: 100-240VAC 47/63Hz • Power consumption (operating): 150W • Power consumption (idle): 100W Environmental Temperature • Operating: 0 °C to 35 °C •...
® Troubleshooting System Issue Cause Resolution Device not powering PSU switch in off position Confirm AC connected and switch is in the on position AC not connected Software not starting Run system has not been Select Run system from the GUI selected in GUI (see “Initial Configuration”...
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® Video Issue Cause Resolution No output to monitor(s) Monitor(s) not connected or Ensure monitor(s) connected and powered powered Test monitor with an alternative input Incorrect output used Ensure monitor connected to Mini DisplayPort output Wallpaper displayed on Monitor(s) not conneted or Connect and power monitor(s), reboot system monitor(s) powered prior to software...
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