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PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual

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PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual
V 1.0
VIP-STREAM-200
HDMI Streaming Encoder
USER MANUAL
PureLink
535 East Crescent Avenue
Ramsey, NJ 07446 USA
Tel: +1.201.488.3232
Fax: +1.201.621.6118
E-mail:
sales@purelinkav.com
For order support, please contact your local dealer.
For technical support, please contact us at
support@purelinkav.com.
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  • Page 1 PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 VIP-STREAM-200 HDMI Streaming Encoder USER MANUAL PureLink 535 East Crescent Avenue Ramsey, NJ 07446 USA Tel: +1.201.488.3232 Fax: +1.201.621.6118 E-mail: sales@purelinkav.com For order support, please contact your local dealer. For technical support, please contact us at...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Things to Know Before You Start ................... 7 Default IP address ..........................7 Built in web page login ........................7 Setting your computer to communicate with VIP-STREAM-200 ............7 Network switch requirements ..................... 11 Network switch recommendations ....................11 Setting Up a VIP-STREAM-200 System: ................. 12 Connections ..........................

  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    Optional Accessories  VIP-STREAM-200 RACK4 (provides rack mounting of 4 transmitters in a 1RU rack space)  PureStream VIP-NET Video over IP Network Switches http://main.purelinkav.com/main/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=83 This User Manual can be found online in the Resources tab of the VIP-STREAM-200 product page.

  • Page 4: Product Description

    PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Product Description The VIP-STREAM-200 product provides input support of up to 1080P60 resolutions and HDCP 1.3. The output capability includes RTP, RTSP, and RTMP/RTMPS, three simultaneous streams, H.264 coding. Specifications  Input video support...
  • Page 5 PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Front Panel - TX (encoder/transmitter) Network activity indicator HDMI indicator Menu button Stream Play / Stop button Menu button Toggles the two-line OLED display through six diagnostic menu options.  User label, and Channel number ...
  • Page 6 PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Rear Panel - TX (encoder/transmitter) LAN / PoE Port HDMI input HDMI Loop Out Audio In LAN / PoE Port Orange LED: Blinking: Data activity Green LED: Solid: Connected to Network Locking HDMI input and LED Solid Off: no valid input signal Solid On: valid input signal detected.

  • Page 7: Things To Know Before You Start

    PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Things to Know Before You Start Default IP address VIP-STREAM-200 encoders are set factory default to a unique IP address of 169.254.1.11. Built in web page login User name = admin Password = admin...
  • Page 8 V 1.0 The next page will be as shown below. Select the “Change Adapter Settings” When you are in the Change Adapter Settings page as shown below, select the LAN adapter that you will use to communicate with the VIP-STREAM-200 system.
  • Page 9 PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 For this example, we will select the middle listing, Qualcomm Atheros LAN Adapter. Double click on the listing. The properties page will open as shown below. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” by double click on the text.
  • Page 10 Please see example below of one possible setting to connect to the device. Be careful to not use the same IP address as another device on the network. Note: Performing a factory default of the VIP-STREAM-200 will set the IP address to static, 169.254.1.11.

  • Page 11: Network Switch Requirements

    PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Network switch requirements The minimum requirements of a network switch for the VIP-STREAM-200 are:  100BaseT Port speeds  Jumbo Frame: recommended setting of 8k.  IGMP Snooping: enabled Network switch recommendations It is recommended from a system design standpoint that you consider VLAN management to isolate the...

  • Page 12: Setting Up A Vip-Stream-200 System

    If your network switch does not support PoE, or for any reason you prefer to use a power adapter, the VIP-STREAM-200 comes with an AC to DC power adapter. We recommend a surge protected outlet to plug the power adapter in to.

  • Page 13: Encoding

    RTMPS you must also have the key. Accessing the Encoder Web UI: You can find the IP address of the VIP-STREAM-200 on the front panel by pressing the menu button to access the second menu: Type the URL of your VIP-STREAM-200 in to your browser to access its configuration pages.

  • Page 14: Main Screen

    PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Main Screen The Main Screen displays diagnostics, settings access, input preview video window, and stream transport controls. Diagnostics The diagnostic bar at the top of the main window shows the state of input signal, splashscreen, incoming video and audio, and output stream states.
  • Page 15 OLED timeout. 4. EDID. The VIP-STREAM-200 comes preset with a factory EDID. You may choose from two other factory EDIDs or load your own custom EDID. Input Preview The Input Preview window will show a low refresh rate confidence view of the incoming video signal if it is valid.

  • Page 16: Settings

    PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Settings Selecting the Settings screen will provide access to submenus for Encoder settings, Network settings, System settings, and EDID settings, as well as selection of the audio component of the output stream to either originate from the HDMI audio input, or the analog stereo unbalanced audio input from the mini phoenix connection on the rear of the product.

  • Page 17: Encoder Settings

    Frame Rate The maximum output frame rate of the VIP-STREAM-200 is 30Hz progressive. In cases where the input video has a refresh rate greater than 30 Hz, the VIP-STREAM-200 will down convert. For practical application of broadcast streaming, this functionality is practical, saving network bandwidth, and providing a higher refresh rate than perceivable in the vast majority of stream applications.
  • Page 18 PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Bit Rate Type VBR (Variable Bit Rate, and CBR (Constant Bit Rate). VBR is commonly selected/used in streaming applications with low degrees of motion can maintain best image quality. CBR is commonly used in high degree motion content and provides more consistent image quality.

  • Page 19: Sending Rtp Streams

    V 1.0 Sending RTP Streams The factory default setting of the VIP-STREAM-200 is to Play (stream) the RTP stream when a valid signal is present at the input. The sending state of the stream can be changed using the following:...
  • Page 20 PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Sending RTMPS Streams Please note that the VIP-STREAM 200 can send out other formats.

  • Page 21: Decoding Examples

    PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Decoding Examples Decoding/Viewing with VLC Player At the time of this manual writing, VLC 3.0.0 was used for verification. Open the Media pulldown menu and select ‘Open Network Stream’ The ‘Open Media’ popup window will appear. In the ‘Network’ tab, enter the TS URL stream url, found...
  • Page 22 PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Press the ‘Play’ button. Your stream should now appear. Note: If you ‘pause’ the stream, VLC player will buffer the stream. Therefore, it will pick up where you paused. If you then pause the actual source, you will not see the effect until the time in the buffered...

  • Page 23: Decoding/Viewing With Youtube Live

    PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Decoding/Viewing with YouTube Live Log in to your YouTube Live dashboard: https://www.youtube.com/live_dashboard If you have not set up your YouTube Live dashboard, you will need to do that first. Obtain the Server URL and Stream name/key from your YouTube Live dashboard from the Encoder Setup section.

  • Page 24: Decoding/Viewing With Facebook Live

    PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Return to your YouTube Live dashboard and select the Go Live operation. Decoding/Viewing with Facebook Live Log in to your Facebook account and select Live Video The next page will allow you to acquire the Server URL and Stream Key.
  • Page 25 PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 When the VIP-STREAM-200 is streaming to Facebook, you will see the preview. When you are ready to stream live, enter a description and title in the right pane, and either schedule the stream to start, or...

  • Page 26: Glossary

    PureLink VIP-STREAM-200 User Manual V 1.0 Glossary Frames Per Second – common settings are 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, and 60 fps Flash Video streaming utilizing Adobe Flash Player version6 or higher HTTP Live Streaming, found with browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari Group of Pictures –...

  • Page 27: Purelink™ Three (3) Year Limited Warranty

    You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. TERMS & CONDITIONS PureLink shall repair or replace the Product if it develops a material fault during the period of warranty, on condition that i) the Product has only been subject to normal use in a domestic or commercial...
  • Page 28 PureLink technician. To better enable PureLink to address a warranty claim, please have the Product’s serial and model numbers. If PureLink, in its sole discretion, determines that an on-site visit or other remedial action is necessary, PureLink may send a representative to Customer’s site.

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