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  • Page 1 ® Niagara 9100 Series User Guide...
  • Page 2 ViewCast Corporation is not responsible for any third-party license fees that may occur with the use of our products by an end user including but not limited to creating or distributing content.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Niagara 9100 series directional buttons ..................16 Niagara 9100 series home page ..................... 17 Menu bar commands ......................17 Niagara 9100 series browser windows flow .................. 19 Easy Setup ......................... 21 Web interface ..........................22 Easy first time set up ........................23 Connecting to an electrical power source ................
  • Page 4 MPEG-4 Presets tab ......................... 84 Microsoft Windows Media encoder with analog inputs ............... 85 Video tab ..........................86 Audio tab ..........................89 Output tab ..........................90 DRM tab ........................... 93 Adaptive Apple HTTP encoder with digital inputs ................. 94 ViewCast...
  • Page 5 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab ..........................95 Audio tab ..........................99 Output tab ..........................100 Adaptive Adobe Flash encoder with digital inputs ..............102 Video tab ..........................103 Adaptive encoder video stream table ................... 105 Audio tab ..........................107 Output tab ..........................
  • Page 6 Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) ..............191 System status menu ........................191 CPU ............................191 Memory ..........................191 HDD ............................191 Operating System ........................191 Network I/F ..........................191 Monitor status menu ........................192 CPU&Mem Used ........................192 Up Time ..........................192 Index ..........................193 ViewCast...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    ViewCast product information and news, visit www.viewcast.com. Product description You can configure the Niagara 9100 with up to eight independent channels. The Niagara 9100 series systems support live Adaptive streaming to Adobe® Flash Media Server and Apple® (iPhone® and iPad®...

  • Page 8: Conventions For This Guide

    CAUTION! Use case sensitive possible damage to hardware or a commands to keep from destroying… system crash (without data loss). Provides information to ensure you WARNING! WARNING! Do not touch avoid potential injury, death, or exposed wires. permanent system damage. ViewCast...

  • Page 9: Rack Mount Safety Instructions

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Rack mount safety instructions Operating Temperature The operating ambient temperature of a rack environment may be greater than room ambient if installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly. Therefore, you should install the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient temperature of 40°...

  • Page 10: Fcc Notice

    WARNING! Modifications to this device not approved by ViewCast Corporation could void the FCC-granted authority for you to operate the device. WARNING! The Niagara 9100 series complies with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when you operate the equipment in a commercial environment.

  • Page 11: Installing Additional Software

    ViewCast Support can provide assistance should the system fail to start. In most cases, you can restore a system to operation without returning it to ViewCast. There is a fee in the event a user returns a system due to applications the user installed or if the system failed because the primary partition (drive C) is full.

  • Page 12: Environmental Notices

    Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/95/EC, the RoHS directive. This product supplied to the European Union does comply with the RoHS directive. ViewCast certifies that this equipment shipped to the European Union conforms to the 2002/95/EC directive.

  • Page 13: Warnings

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Warnings Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this system. Do not attempt to open the case of the system. If you do so, you incur a high risk of electrical shock that may cause damage to the system or personal physical injury or death to you and/or others.
  • Page 14  A dropped system ViewCast assumes no liability or responsibility for any damaged system that clients continue using. Use only attachments, accessories, or equipment specified by the manufacturer with the system. Using accessories or attachments not recommended by the encoder manufacturer voids the Limited Warranty.

  • Page 15: Overview

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Overview Before you can use your Niagara 9100 series streaming media system, you first need to set up and configure it. This chapter is dedicated to providing you with the details and step-by-step instructions you need to make your installation as quick-and-easy as possible.

  • Page 16: Install Overview

     Software Niagara product CD If any components are missing or damaged, do not continue with the installation. Contact the ViewCast reseller from which you purchased your Niagara system for assistance in obtaining any missing parts or for parts replacement.

  • Page 17: System Requirements

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide System requirements Ensure your computer meets the following system requirements.  Browser interface  Any Firefox or Internet Explorer (IE)-based computer, workstation, or laptop that interfaces to a dynamic host configuration protocol/domain name server (DHCP/DNS)- compatible network ...

  • Page 18: Niagara 9100 Series Front Panel

    Overview Niagara 9100 series front panel You should familiarize yourself with the front panel controls for the Niagara 9100 series. Remove the front panel to access additional functionality such as USB ports and the power button. Figure 2 and the table below illustrate the buttons and lights that constitute the front panel functions.
  • Page 19 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Universal information LED light:  Fast blinking red – fan failure  Slow blinking red – power failure  Solid red – CPU overheat  Solid blue – Local UID button depressed  Blinking blue – IPMI-activated UID Press the reset button to reboot the system.

  • Page 20: Niagara 9100 Series Back Panel

    Overview Niagara 9100 series back panel Figure 3 illustrates all connectors and other components of the Niagara 9100 series back panel. The connectors vary depending on the Osprey capture card installed. Figure 3 depicts the connectors for two Osprey 700e cards.

  • Page 21: Connecting The System

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Connecting the system The following steps refer to a direct connection to the Niagara 9100 series systems only. To connect the system: Connect the appropriate video and audio connectors (item J on Figure 3). Connect the power AC adaptor (item A on Figure 3).

  • Page 22: Niagara 9100 Series Directional Buttons

    Niagara 9100 series directional buttons The Niagara 9100 series directional buttons (Figure 4) are located on front panel. The buttons direct the system menu that is also on the front panel. The menu allows you to view the status of the system and monitor.

  • Page 23: Niagara 9100 Series Home Page

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Niagara 9100 series home page The home page (Figure 5) is the first page presented after you log into the Niagara SCX remote management software. From this page, you can access the different windows for configuring, controlling, and monitoring the activities and alerts of the Niagara system.
  • Page 24 View Activity Log – View all system activities Status including the time and date of each event.  View Alerts – View all alerts including the time and date of each alert. Log Out Log out of the system and return to the login screen. ViewCast...

  • Page 25: Niagara 9100 Series Browser Windows Flow

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Niagara 9100 series browser windows flow Figure 6 shows the interrelationship and flow of the available configuration windows you may use to configure the Niagara 9100 system. Figure 6. Niagara 9100 series browser windows ViewCast...
  • Page 26 Overview ViewCast...

  • Page 27: Easy Setup

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Easy Setup You should perform most setup and operations by accessing the web interface from a computer that resides on the same network as your Niagara system. The web interface provides the ability to control your Niagara system remotely from a computer that can be rooms or continents away from the system if both your Niagara system and the computer have Internet access to communicate with each other.

  • Page 28: Web Interface

    Figure 6 for a diagram and menu bar commands, which include:  Home  Encoders o All Encoders including Encoder Properties o Groups  Configuration o Niagara Properties o Alerts including Settings o Network Properties o System Configuration  Status o Activity Log o Alerts  Log Out ViewCast...

  • Page 29: Easy First Time Set Up

    Do not continue with the installation if you find any components missing or damaged. Contact the ViewCast reseller where you purchased your Niagara system for assistance in obtaining any missing or replacement parts.

  • Page 30: Performing The Initial Startup

    Easy Setup Performing the initial startup The steps in the following table refer to a direct connection to the Niagara 9100 series systems only. To perform the initial startup: Ensure that you connect all devices (power cords, cables, audio/video sources, etc.) to the system.
  • Page 31 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide The first time you start the Niagara 9100 and log in, the system prompts you for the date, time, and video standard. You may accept the default date, time, and video standard or enter your desired date, time, and video standard (Figure 8).

  • Page 32: Connecting To An Ip Network

    Connecting to an IP network The Niagara 9100 series systems have two 1 Gbit network interface ports. The network settings for these ports default to dynamically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server on the network. If a DHCP server is not available or is not found on the network, the system assigns its own IP address.

  • Page 33: Basic Operations

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Basic Operations Basic operations include but are not limited to the following:  Creating an encoder  Viewing all encoder  Starting an encoder  Editing an encoder  Stopping an encoder Logging in To log in: Locate the serial number on the side or bottom of the system (in the format fe11430001).
  • Page 34 Basic Operations Press Log In. The Niagara 9100 Welcome window and menu bar appear (Figure 13). Figure 13. Welcome window ViewCast...

  • Page 35: Creating An Encoder

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Creating an encoder The Niagara 9100 does not have any default encoders. You must create an encoder before you start streaming. To create an encoder, click Encoders  All Encoders. The Encoders window displays (Figure 14).

  • Page 36: Viewing All Encoders

    Basic Operations Viewing all encoders The Encoders window provides a list of the encoders loaded on the Niagara 9100 series system. On the home page, click Encoders  All Encoders. Figure 16. Encoders window Click this link to edit the encoder properties, streaming settings, and advanced streaming settings.

  • Page 37: Starting An Encoder

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Starting an encoder To start an encoder, on the home page click Encoders  All Encoders. To start an encoder: Click the red circle (stopped) icon (Figure 17) in the Streaming column for the encoder you want to start streaming.

  • Page 38: Stopping An Encoder

    Messages appear detailing the encoder stop progress (Figure 21). Figure 21. Encoder status The Encoders window appears with the encoder status updated to reflect the Stopped mode and the streaming indicator changes to a red circle Stopped icon (Figure 22). Figure 22. Encoders window ViewCast...

  • Page 39: Connecting An External Storage Device

    Connecting an external storage device The Niagara 9100 series systems have two USB ports on the front panel and two on the back panel. You can connect almost any standard USB device to one or both of these ports. You can then export any audiovisual files you may have created on the system’s local storage drive.

  • Page 41: Advanced Operations

    The web interface works with any computer that has a current web browser (Internet Explorer and Firefox), including Windows®, Macintosh®, and Linux® machines. For the best user experience, ViewCast recommends Internet Explorer. The system must reside either on a shared IP network with the computer or directly connected to a Microsoft®...

  • Page 42: Adaptive Apple Http Live Streaming Encoder With Analog Inputs

    Start Apple HTTP Live Streaming Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 23. Adaptive Apple HTTP Live streaming encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 43: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for an Adaptive Apple HTTP live streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 24. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 44 – Applies motion adaptive interlacing to all video. It detects which portions of the image are still and which portions are in motion then applies different processing to each scenario. Figure 27. De-Interlace settings Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and ViewCast...
  • Page 45 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide SECAM video. The system disables Auto and Inverse Telecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard. Select Add Statistics to overlay video statistics within the video stream for diagnostic purposes.
  • Page 46 Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.” Initial Click this link to have the player use this stream first. The settings for the initial stream appear in bold. ViewCast...

  • Page 47: Audio Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for an Adaptive Apple encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 30. Audio tab To configure audio settings: In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list.

  • Page 48: Output Tab

    Enter the name of the Subfolder used in the network destination and/or the local file system full filename. Enter the name of the variant playlist file in the Filename field. Enter the Number of Segments Per Folder. Select Stream to File System to enable archiving content to the file system. ViewCast...
  • Page 49 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Accept the default location that displays in the Folder field or choose your own location for the file. To choose your own personal location, select the link (horizontal ellipses or … ) to the right of the Folder field to display the options.

  • Page 50: Adaptive Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming Encoder With Analog Inputs

    Start Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 33. Adaptive Flash Dynamic streaming encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 51: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash dynamic streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 34. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 52 – Is an algorithm for de-interlacing pure video (non-telecine) content. – Applies motion adaptive interlacing to all video. It detects which portions of the image are still and which portions are in motion then applies different processing to each scenario. Figure 37. De-Interlace settings ViewCast...
  • Page 53 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and Inverse Telecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard.
  • Page 54 Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.” ViewCast...

  • Page 55: Audio Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash dynamic streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 40. Audio tab To configure audio settings: In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list.

  • Page 56: Output Tab

    Folder field and display the options (Figure 42). Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles. See Connecting an external storage device for instructions on saving video files to a USB storage device. Figure 42. Select a folder ViewCast...
  • Page 57 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity. A better practice would be to use a Flash Media server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive.

  • Page 58: Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming Encoder With Analog Inputs

    Start Microsoft Smooth Streaming Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 43. Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 59: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 44. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 60 – Is an algorithm for de-interlacing pure video (non-telecine) content. – Applies motion adaptive interlacing to all video. It detects which portions of the image are still and which portions are in motion then applies different processing to each scenario. Figure 47. De-Interlace settings ViewCast...
  • Page 61 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and Inverse Telecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard.
  • Page 62 Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.” ViewCast...

  • Page 63: Audio Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 50. Audio tab To configure audio settings: In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list.

  • Page 64: Output Tab

    Click Stream to File System. Accept the default location that displays in the Folder field or choose your own location for the file. To choose your own personal location select the link (horizontal ellipses or … ) to the ViewCast...
  • Page 65 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide right of the Folder field and display the options (Figure 52). Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles. See Connecting an external storage device for instructions on saving video files to a USB storage device.

  • Page 66: Adobe Flash H.264 Encoder With Analog Inputs

    Start Flash Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 53. Flash encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 67: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 54. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 68 – Is an algorithm for de-interlacing pure video (non-telecine) content. – Applies motion adaptive interlacing to all video. It detects which portions of the image are still and which portions are in motion then applies different processing to each scenario. Figure 57. De-Interlace Settings ViewCast...
  • Page 69 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and Inverse Telecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard.

  • Page 70: Audio Tab

    Click the audio Format from the drop-down list. Click the Bitrate from the drop-down list. The Audio Encoder setting is AAC. Drag the sliders to adjust the Left Volume and Right Volume. (Optional) Select Mute Audio to silence audio. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 71: Output Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 59. Output tab To configure output settings: Select Enable Streaming to enable live Flash streaming.
  • Page 72 A better practice would be to use the streaming server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive. If you fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 73: H.264 Presets

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide H.264 Presets These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations (Figure 61). Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Refer to Appendix B for suggested values for the type of video you are streaming.

  • Page 74: Avi Encoder With Analog Inputs

    Start AVI Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 62. AVI encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 75: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video analog input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 63. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 76 Figure 66. De-Interlace settings Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and Inverse Telecine choices when you select ViewCast...
  • Page 77 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide either PAL or SECAM as the video standard. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 78: Audio Tab

    IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the connectors on the back of the system and your video source. Click the Audio Format from the drop-down list. Drag the sliders to adjust the Left Volume and Right Volume. (Optional) Select Mute Audio to silence audio. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 79: Output Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 68. Output tab To configure output settings: You can: ...
  • Page 80 A better practice would be to use the streaming server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive. If you fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 81: Mpeg4 Encoder With Analog Inputs

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide MPEG4 encoder with analog inputs To create an encoder, Encoders  All Encoders  Create New Encoder link  Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical.

  • Page 82: Video Tab

    In the Size field, select the pre-determined size of the encoded video from the drop-down list. You can also specify a custom size for your video. This customization is useful when you are capturing video to be played on a mobile video-device that requires a non-standard size for compatibility. ViewCast...
  • Page 83 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide When you click Custom, two additional fields (Figure 72) appear so you can enter the exact size you want the resulting video to be. Note: The size in the Width and Height fields must be divisible by 2.
  • Page 84 This format has two defined standards:  3GPP for GSM-based mobile phones  3GPP2 for CDMA-based mobile phones This setting creates an H.263 stream stored in a 3GPP container. H264 – 3GP This setting creates an H.264 stream stored in a 3GP container. ViewCast...
  • Page 85 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide H264 – 3G2 This setting creates an H.264 stream stored in a 3G2 container. MPEG4 – 3GP This setting creates an MPEG-4 stream stored in a 3GP container. MPEG4 – 3G2 This setting creates an MPEG-4 stream stored in a 3G2 container.

  • Page 86: Audio Tab

    AAC achieves better audio quality than MP3. AAC and MP3 are MPEG standards. Click the Bitrate. Drag the sliders to adjust the Left Volume and Right Volume. (Optional) Select Mute Audio to silence audio. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 87: Output Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 76. Output tab To configure output settings: Select Enable Streaming to stream your audiovisual content via RTSP.
  • Page 88 If you fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event. Click the Container Type. Select Enable Injection to inject and SDP file onto your server. Enter the username and password. Enter the Server SDP File Name. Enter the Server Port Number. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 89: H.264 Presets Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide H.264 Presets tab Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Use the following table to configure the H.264 presets analog input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary.

  • Page 90: Mpeg-4 Presets Tab

    Click the Restore Defaults link at the bottom of the window to return the settings to the default. Note: The database has multiple properties for each preset. Clicking Restore Defaults for one property will change all properties to the default settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 91: Microsoft Windows Media Encoder With Analog Inputs

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Microsoft Windows Media encoder with analog inputs To create an encoder, Encoders  All Encoders  Create New Encoder link  Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical.

  • Page 92: Video Tab

    In the Size field, select the pre-determined size of the encoded video from the drop-down list. You can also specify a custom size for your video. This customization is useful when you are capturing video to be played on a mobile video-device that requires a non-standard size for compatibility. ViewCast...
  • Page 93 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide When you click Custom, two additional fields appear so you can enter the exact size you want the resulting video to be (Figure 82). Note: The size in the Width and Height fields must be divisible by 2.
  • Page 94 Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and Inverse Telecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 95: Audio Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio analog input settings for a Windows Media encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 85. Audio tab To configure audio settings: In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list.

  • Page 96: Output Tab

    Note: The greater the number of direct connections to the Niagara 9100, the more system resources is required. ViewCast does not recommend directly connecting players to the Niagara system. Streaming servers should connect to the system and, in turn, players should connect to the servers.
  • Page 97 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Figure 86. Output tab To configure output settings: Click on a Windows Media Capture Profile from the drop-down list. Select Enable Pull. Enter a port number that the server will use to pull the stream from the Niagara system.
  • Page 98 A better practice would be to use the streaming server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive. If you fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event. 13. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 99: Drm Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide DRM tab You can protect your content using a technology called Digital Rights Management (DRM). Niagara SCX allows you to encrypt your content with DRM technology while you are encoding. You can apply DRM while encoding to a file and when broadcasting a stream. Users are required to obtain a license to play to content.

  • Page 100: Adaptive Apple Http Encoder With Digital Inputs

    Start Apple HTTP Live Streaming Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 89. Adaptive Apple HTTP Live streaming encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 101: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an Adaptive Apple HTTP encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 90. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 102 Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and InverseTelecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard. Select Add Statistics to overlay video statistics within the video stream for diagnostic purposes. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...
  • Page 103 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Adaptive encoder video stream table The adaptive encoder video stream table (Figure 94) contains five default streams. You can add a new stream, edit, delete, disable, and set which stream the player will use first. You can sort each column by clicking on the column heading.
  • Page 104 Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.” Initial Click this link to have the player use this stream first. The settings for the initial stream appear in bold. ViewCast...

  • Page 105: Audio Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for an Adaptive Apple HTTP encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 96. Audio tab To configure audio settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.

  • Page 106: Output Tab

    Enter the name of the Subfolder used in the network destination and/or the local file system full filename. Enter the name of the variant playlist file in the File Name field. Enter the Number of Segments Per Folder. Select Stream to File System to enable archiving content to the file system. ViewCast...
  • Page 107 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Accept the default location that displays in the Folder field or choose your own location for the file (Figure 98). To choose your own personal location select the link (horizontal ellipses or …) to the right of the Folder field to display the options.

  • Page 108: Adaptive Adobe Flash Encoder With Digital Inputs

    Start Adobe Flash Dynamic Streaming Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 99. Adaptive Flash encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 109: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 100. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 110 Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and InverseTelecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 111: Adaptive Encoder Video Stream Table

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Adaptive encoder video stream table The adaptive encoder video stream table (Figure 104) contains five default streams. You can add a new stream, edit, delete, disable, and set which stream the player will use first. You can sort each column by clicking on the column heading.
  • Page 112 Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.” ViewCast...

  • Page 113: Audio Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for an Adaptive Adobe Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 106. Audio tab To configure audio settings: In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list.

  • Page 114: Output Tab

    Folder field and display the options (Figure 108). Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles. See Connecting an external storage device for instructions on saving video files to a USB storage device. Figure 108. Select a folder ViewCast...
  • Page 115 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity. A better practice would be to use a Flash Media server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive.

  • Page 116: Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming Encoder With Digital Inputs

    Start Microsoft Smooth Streaming Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 109. Smooth Streaming encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 117: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 110. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 118 Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and Inverse Telecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard. Select Add Statistics to overlay video statistics within the video stream for diagnostic purposes. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...
  • Page 119 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Adaptive encoder video stream table The adaptive encoder video stream table (Figure 114) contains five default streams. You can add a new stream, edit, delete, disable, and set which stream the player will use first. You can sort each column by clicking on the column heading.
  • Page 120 Click this link to change the settings for a particular stream. Click Update to accept the changes. Note: Click Cancel to stop this action. Click this link to delete the stream. Disable Click this link to disable this stream. The settings are still visible but appear to be “crossed out.” ViewCast...

  • Page 121: Audio Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for an Adaptive Microsoft Smooth Streaming encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down lists may vary. Figure 116. Audio tab To configure audio settings: In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list.

  • Page 122: Output Tab

    Click Stream to File System. Accept the default location that displays in the Folder field or choose your own location for the file. To choose your own personal location select the link (horizontal ellipses or … ) to the ViewCast...
  • Page 123 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide right of the Folder field and display the options (Figure 118). Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles. See Connecting an external storage device for instructions on saving video files to a USB storage device.

  • Page 124: Adobe Flash H.264 Encoder With Digital Inputs

    Start Flash Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 119. Flash encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 125: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 120. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 126 Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and InverseTelecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...
  • Page 127 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide ViewCast...

  • Page 128: Audio Tab

    Click the Bitrate from the drop-down list. Click the Audio Encoder from the drop-down list. Grab and drag the slider to adjust the Left Volume and Right Volume. (Optional) Select the Mute Audio check box to silence audio. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 129: Output Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Output tab Use the following table to configure the output digital input settings for a Flash encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 125. Output tab To configure output settings: Select Enable Streaming to enable live Flash streaming.
  • Page 130 A better practice would be to use the Flash Media server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive. If you fill all available space, you risk losing your stream during a streaming event. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 131: H.264 Presets Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide H.264 Presets tab Each preset has multiple properties that you can edit. These advanced presets affect the way the encoder performs and if set incorrectly may lead to abnormal encoder operations. See Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings for a complete list of typical settings.

  • Page 132: Avi Encoder With Digital Inputs

    Start AVI Encoder link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 128. AVI encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 133: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 129. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 134 Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and Inverse Telecine choices when you select either PAL or SECAM as the video standard. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 135: Audio Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Audio tab Use the following table to configure the audio digital input settings for an AVI encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 133. Audio tab To configure audio settings: In the Source field, select an audio source from the drop-down list.

  • Page 136: Output Tab

    … ) to the right of the File Name field and display the options (Figure 135). Note: By default, the system sets this folder to D:\AVFiles with a default file name of capture.avi. See Connecting an external storage device section for instructions on saving video files to a USB device. ViewCast...
  • Page 137 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Figure 135. Select a folder WARNING! You can only save media files to drive D. Check drive properties for available free space to determine your storage capacity. A better practice would be to use the streaming server to save a file or to save it to a remote drive.

  • Page 138: Mpeg4 Encoder With Digital Inputs

    Start MPEG4 Encoder Driver link in the top right corner of the window. IMPORTANT! If you make any changes to the Encoder Properties window, you must click Save Settings. Otherwise, all your changes will be lost. Figure 136. MPEG4 encoder ViewCast...

  • Page 139: Video Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Video tab Use the following table to configure the video digital input settings for an MPEG encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 137. Video tab To configure video settings: Select the video input Source from the drop-down list.
  • Page 140 It then applies different processing to each scenario. Figure 140. De-Interlace settings Note: Telecine and inverse telecine only apply to NTSC video. They are not used for PAL and SECAM video. The system disables Auto and InverseTelecine choices when you select ViewCast...
  • Page 141 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide either PAL or SECAM as the video standard. Click Save Settings. Table 3. MPEG encoder and container descriptions MPEG4 – MP4 MPEG-4 Part 2 is for situations where low bit rate and low resolution are mandated by other conditions of the applications, such as network bandwidth or device size.

  • Page 142: Audio Tab

    AAC achieves better audio quality than MP3. AAC and MP3 are MPEG standards. Click the Bitrate from the drop-down list. Drag the slider to adjust the Volume. (Optional) Select Mute Audio to silence audio. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 143: Output Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Output tab Use the following table to configure the output analog digital settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary. Figure 142. Output tab To configure output settings: Select Enable Streaming to stream your audiovisual content via RTSP.
  • Page 144 Select the Container Type (see Table 4). Click the Enable Injection checkbox to inject an SDP file onto your server. Enter the username and password. Enter the Server SDP File Name. Enter the Server Port Number. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 145: H.264 Presets Tab

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide H.264 Presets tab Each preset contains properties that you can modify. Use the following table to configure the H.264 presets digital input settings for an MPEG4 encoder. Note: The choices in the drop-down list may vary.

  • Page 146: Mpeg4 Presets Tab

    Click Update. Click the Restore Defaults link at the bottom of the window to return the settings to the default. Note: Each preset has multiple properties. Clicking Restore Defaults for one property will change all properties to the default settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 147: Windows Media Encoder With Digital Inputs

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Windows Media encoder with digital inputs To create an encoder, Encoders  All Encoders  Create New Encoder link  Encoder Name field. When you create a new encoder, the Encoder Properties window appears. The steps for editing a new encoder or an existing encoder are identical.

  • Page 148: Video Tab

    Note: The size in the Width and Height fields must be divisible by 2. Figure 148. Custom fields WARNING! Ensure all of the encoders using the same video Proportion and Size settings also use the same Video and Audio Source settings. ViewCast...
  • Page 149 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Drag the sliders to adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, and Saturation. Figure 149. Video Filter Settings Note: Click Restore to the right of each field to return the setting to the default. Click the De-Interlace settings you want to apply (Figure 150). Options include: ...

  • Page 150: Audio Tab

    IMPORTANT! The audio input must match the source connected on the back of the Niagara system and your audio source. Drag the slider to adjust the Left Volume and Right Volume. (Optional) Select Mute Audio to silence audio. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 151: Output Tab

     http://encoding_computer_name:port (for LAN connections) By default, the Niagara 9100 series systems support up to 50 direct connections each during a broadcast. Note: The more direct connections to the system, the more system resources are required. ViewCast does not recommend directly connecting players to the system. Streaming servers should connect to the system and, in turn, players should connect to the servers.
  • Page 152  Click the Index the file to drag the slider to any point in your video capture.  Click Create unique file to create a file that the system does not overwrite. ViewCast...
  • Page 153 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Accept the default location that displays in the File Name field or choose your own location for the file. To choose your own personal location select the link (horizontal ellipses or … ) to the right of the File Name field and display the options (Figure 153).

  • Page 154: Drm Tab

    Click the DRM Profile you wish to apply from the drop-down list. Note: When you enable DRM, Niagara SCX automatically changes the Windows Media Capture Profile setting to a DRM-compatible Windows Media 9 setting. You may need to adjust this setting after you enable DRM. Click Save Settings. ViewCast...

  • Page 155: Viewing Encoder Groups

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Viewing encoder groups Encoder groups represent the cornerstone for streaming on the Niagara system. The Encoder Groups window (Figure 155), a subset of Encoders (on the Encoders window), allows you to view the list of encoder groups available for assignment to the Niagara system. Click Encoders ...

  • Page 156: Creating Encoder Groups

    Figure 156. Encoder Groups fields To create encoder groups: Enter the name of the group. Click on the encoders you want to assign to the group. Click Submit. Note: It is possible to assign an encoder to two different encoder groups. ViewCast...

  • Page 157: Starting An Encoder Group

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Starting an encoder group To start an encoder group, click the Start link to the right in the Start column of the group you want to start. The encoder group will start in a few seconds. The system displays any errors on the Starting window while the group starts.

  • Page 158: Editing Encoder Groups

    Select the Edit link on the Encoder Groups window. The encoder group fields display (Figure 157). Figure 157. Encoder Groups field To create encoder groups: Enter the name of the group. Click on the encoders you want to assign to the group. Click Submit. ViewCast...

  • Page 159: Configuring Machine Properties

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Configuring machine properties The Machine Properties window (Figure 158) provides details on software versions, network name, serial number, and hard drive configurations. Click Configuration  Machine Properties from the menu bar on the home page.

  • Page 160: Changing The Computer Name

    Login window. If you close your web browser and later want to log into the web interface, you must use the new computer name you created or the IP address of the system to access it. ViewCast...

  • Page 161: Changing The Login Password From The Factory Default

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Changing the login password from the factory default The Niagara 9100 Properties section has two fields: User Name and Serial Number. Only the User Name field can be changed, which changes the User Password from the factory default (Figure 161).

  • Page 162: Configuring Alerts

    For more information about configuring the system to send email alerts, see the System configuration settings section. Enable Light Alarm. The View Alerts window will display a list of the alerts. Displays the type of alert. Provides a description of the type of alert. ViewCast...

  • Page 163: Configuring Network Properties

    Figure 164. Network Properties window Configuring network cards Each Niagara 9100 series system has two 1 Gbit network connections available on the Network Properties window, Network Card(s) field. Select the card you wish to view from the drop-down list in the Network Card(s) field (Figure 165) to view the current properties for each card.

  • Page 164: Configuring Ip Address

    Machine Properties window. From this window, you can change the name of the system. The Active Network Link field uses one of two icons to indicate whether the network interface card selected has a network connected. The system detects the network link. The system does not detect the network link. ViewCast...

  • Page 165: System Configuration Settings

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide System configuration settings The System Configuration Settings window (Figure 168) allows you to modify your default system settings. You can configure email settings to enable the system to send an email to predefined email addresses any time the system encounters an alert condition. You can also customize the information the system displays on the touch panel when the system runs in idle mode.

  • Page 166: Setting Current System Configuration

    Click AM or PM in the drop-down list. Click the Change Date link. A calendar appears. Click the date on the calendar. Click the Video Standard from the drop-down list. Note: Video Standard is only available on a system with analog configurations. Click Submit. ViewCast...

  • Page 167: Configuring Email/Smtp Settings

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Configuring email/SMTP settings Figure 170. Email/SMTP Setting fields To configure email settings: Enter the email address you want the system to send the email. Separate multiple email addresses with a comma. Enter a valid originating email address.

  • Page 168: Configuring Default Directory Setting

    Note: ViewCast strongly recommends you do not alter the default directory setting unless you understand the risk of saving your files to a directory not located on drive D. If you save your files to another drive on the Niagara system, the system could delete the files when you use the Restore to Factory Defaults feature.

  • Page 169: Setting Cpu Thresholds

    You may set the CPU Threshold field (Figure 172) to accommodate optimal encoding capabilities. You also may set the time between repetitive intervals for checking the CPU threshold. Figure 172. Encoder Startup Settings Note: ViewCast recommends a CPU threshold setting of 80% or lower. ViewCast...

  • Page 170: Restore Niagara Factory Defaults

    D. Always use the default directory – drive D – for storage of personal files to ensure the system does not remove your personal files. IMPORTANT! Remember that the system deletes all previously stored encoder profiles and groups when you restore it to its factory defaults. ViewCast...

  • Page 171: Viewing The Activity Log

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Viewing the activity log The Activity Log records the encoder Start and Stop events (Figure 174). The system updates the log for every event including the date and time. To view the activity log, on the home page click Status  View Activity Log.

  • Page 172: Viewing Alerts

    Figure 175. Alerts window Displays the date and time that the alert occurred. Displays the message ID number for the alert and the description. Indicates the number of alerts. Click this icon to clear all alerts. ViewCast...

  • Page 173: Connecting An External Storage Device

    Connecting an external storage device Each Niagara 9100 series systems provide two USB ports on the rear panel and two on the front panel. You can connect almost any standard USB storage device to these ports. This allows you to export any audiovisual files you created on the local storage drive of the Niagara system.

  • Page 175: Appendix A: Drm For Windows Media

    If the system is installed in a location that does not provide physical access, you can use Windows Remote Desktop Connection to access the desktop. IMPORTANT! When connecting to a Niagara 9100 series system using a remote desktop connection, it is extremely important you set the Local Resources to Leave at remote computer...
  • Page 176 Open the Remote Desktop Connection (Figure 176). Figure 176. Remote Desktop Connection Click Options. The setting tabs display. Click the Local Resources tab. Under Remote computer sound, click Leave at remote computer option from the drop- down list (Figure 177). Figure 177. Local Resources tab ViewCast...
  • Page 177 Copy the DRM profiles to a protected location on the encoding system to ensure they are not removed or erased accidentally (Figure 179). Note: ViewCast recommends you create a new directory on drive D on the Niagara system and use this directory to store your DRM profiles.
  • Page 178 Figure 181. New Session Wizard 11. Click Properties under the top menu bar (Figure 182). Figure 182. Properties tab 12. Click the Security tab. 13. Click Import and browse to the location of the DRM profiles on the system’s hard drive. ViewCast...
  • Page 179 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide 14. Select the DRM profile you wish to import and click Open (Figure 183). Figure 183. DRM Profile 15. Repeat this process for each DRM profile you wish to import. 16. Exit from the Windows Media Encoder application when finished.

  • Page 181: Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Appendix B: H.264 Advanced Settings H.264 Presets In general, the Main Profile Default presets for the H.264 encoder Custom Presets will meet your streaming requirements. For devices with restricted bandwidths and under certain conditions such as low bit rates, motion specific, or constant bit rate applications, you may need to adjust the Advanced Encoder Settings values in each line.

  • Page 182: Settings

    Lowering the value of Beta deblocking is a good way to reduce the amount of DCT blocks without blurring the entire picture. Again, the default value of 0 usually is good enough. Set this to a positive number to ViewCast...
  • Page 183 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Setting Explanation smooth out low bit rate video encodes. In general, values lower than -3 and higher than 3 are usually not used, but could be if so desired. LookaheadFrames This value is the amount of frames the encoder keeps in its buffers to perform various calculations.

  • Page 184: Mpeg-4 Presets

    0 to 200 MotionEstimationComparison 0 to 256 MotionEstimationMethod 5 to 10 MotionEstimationPenaltyCompensation 0 to 256 MotionEstimationSubPixelComparison 0 to 256 MpegQuant 0 to 1 QuantizerMax 1 to 51 QuantizerMin 1 to 51 SceneChangeDetectThreshold 0 to 4000 TrellisRDQuantization 0 to 2 ViewCast...

  • Page 185: Settings

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Settings Setting Explanation BFramesMax This value sets the maximum number of concurrent B- frames that you can use. More B-frames improve video quality but also increase CPU load, in some cases considerably. Setting B-frames to a value more than 0 changes the video encoding format from Simple Profile to Advanced Simple Profile.
  • Page 186 Higher values also increase CPU usage. TrellisRDQuantization This value performs Trellis quantization to increase the visual quality of the encoded video by determining the optimal encoding: the higher the value, the better the video quality but the higher the CPU usage. This value ViewCast...
  • Page 187 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Setting Explanation can also improve visual quality at lower bit rates. ViewCast...

  • Page 189: Appendix C: Mapped Network Drive Setup

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Appendix C: Mapped Network Drive Setup Setting up the network drive for a Niagara system to export files, requires setting up two administrator accounts on a remote PC where the shared folder will be located: ...
  • Page 190 Enable Password never expires. Figure 186. New User window Click Create. Repeat steps 5 through 13 to create the user SCXUser using the password viewcast. Click Close. The two new users appear in the users list. Figure 187. Added Users In Computer Management, click Groups.
  • Page 191 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Double-click on Administrators. Click Add. Figure 189. Administrators Properties window Click Add. The Select Users window displays. Click Locations. Select the PC, then click OK. Figure 190. Locations window ViewCast...
  • Page 192 To create the shared folder: Note: The shared folder(s) must be created on the remote PC. Open Computer. Open the drive where the shared folder will be created. Right click, select New, then Folder. Figure 192. Create new folder ViewCast...
  • Page 193 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Enter a name for the folder (for example, N7Share). Figure 193. Folder name ViewCast...
  • Page 194 Right click on the folder, and then select Properties. Figure 194. Folder Properties window Click on the Sharing tab. Click Share. The File Sharing window displays. Type a name and then click Add, or click the arrow to select someone from the drop-down list. ViewCast...
  • Page 195 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Use the drop-down list under permission level for this user and select Read/Write. Figure 195. Read/Write permissions Click Share. Repeat steps 2 through 9 to add SCXUser to the Share Permissions. Click Done. Figure 196. File Sharing window Click Close to close the share properties.
  • Page 196 Select Connect using different credentials. Click Finish. Figure 197. Map Network Drive window Enter SCXUser as the User name and viewcast as the Password. Click OK. 10. Click Finish. After a few moments, the network share will open. 11. Close the window. The mapped drive will now appear in My Computer under Network Drives.

  • Page 197: Appendix D: System Menu (Lcd Display)

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) This section provides information on the front panel LCD display. The display is informational only. You cannot perform any functions from the display. System status menu Displays CPU information.

  • Page 198: Monitor Status Menu

    Appendix D: System Menu (LCD Display) Monitor status menu CPU&Mem Used Monitors the usage of CPU and memory. Up Time Monitors the up time since the last boot. ViewCast...

  • Page 199: Index

    Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Index Digital inputs, 126 Audio tab, 129 Active Network Link field, 158 Output tab, 130 Activity Log window, 165 Video tab, 127 Adaptive Apple Analog inputs, 36 Changing Audio tab, 41 Output tab, 42 computer name, 154...
  • Page 200 Directional buttons, 16 Output tab settings, 58 Disclaimers, iv Video tab settings, 53 Digital inputs Disconnect Remote Desktop, 173 Audio tab settings, 115 DRM Profile, 173 Output tab settings, 116 DRM Profiles, 171 General tab, 171 Video tab settings, 111 ViewCast...
  • Page 201 Niagara 9100 Series User Guide Local Resources tab, 170 Folder Properties window, 188 New Session Wizard, 172 Properties tab, 172 Remote Desktop Connection, 170 Groups, 184 Starting Windows Media Encoder, 172 H.264 Presets, 175 easy first setup, 21 Easy first time set up, 23...
  • Page 202 PC, 183 Network Properties window, 157 Smooth Streaming New User window, 184 Analog inputs Niagara 9100 series Audio tab, 57 Back panel, 14 Output tab, 58 Back panel, Review of, 14 Video tab, 53...
  • Page 203 Video Filter Settings, 38, 46, 54, 62, 70, 77, 87, DRM tab, 93 96, 103, 112, 120, 128, 134, 143 Output tab, 91 ViewCast Niagara 9100 Series, Picture of, 1 Video tab, 86 Viewing Digital inputs, 141 activity log, 165...
  • Page 204 ® ® © 2011 ViewCast Corporation. ViewCast , Niagara (and design) are registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product specifications and availability may change without notice. 40-03291-01-B...

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