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Datavideo NVS-25 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect power to NVS-25 _______________________________ 12 Select the input connection to be streamed_________________ 12 How to find the NVS-25 on an IP network _______________ 13 How to use the NVS25 IP Finder utility software _____________ 13 NVS-25 login using a web browser ____________________ 14...
  • Page 3 H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Record Option ________________________________________ 16 Status Option _________________________________________ 16 Setting Option ________________________________________ 16 Setting > Live Stream Setup - Protocols _________________ 16 HLS Protocol __________________________________________ 16 RTSP Protocol _________________________________________ 16 RTMP Protocol ________________________________________ 16 Stream Server Selection ________________________________ 17 RTMP Publish URL _____________________________________ 17 Setting >...
  • Page 4 H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Recording the stream to USB 2.0 media ________________ 30 Pen Drive Video Capacity _______________________________ 30 Stream Record Process _________________________________ 30 Status > Device Information __________________________ 32 USB Storage Information ________________________________ 32 Stream Information ____________________________________ 32...

  • Page 5: Warnings And Precautions

    AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    Hard Drives are only covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first). Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires.

  • Page 7: Disposal

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local Datavideo office. Packing List The following items should be in the box. If any items are missing please contact your supplier.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    RTMP [Flash] • NVS-25 can be set up and controlled using almost any devices with a web browser. Users are allowed to configure real time audio and video streaming on the web-based graphical user interface. The encoded video stream can be delivered to a single browser, a group of clients on a Local Area Network (LAN) or even a Content Delivery Network (CDN).

  • Page 9: Front Panel

    From power off. Press and hold in the mode button and turn on the NVS-25 power; keep holding the mode button for 40 seconds. When released the NVS-25 will take a further 30 seconds to finish the boot up process. Remember to login with the default username and password (Default Login Details).

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Rear Panel AUDIO IN (XLR) Supports two channels XLR Balanced Audio Input. AUDIO IN (RCA) RCA stereo for a line level auxiliary analogue audio source, such as a CD player or tape deck. If you are using more than two sources via an external audio mixer, connect the audio mixer’s line level output to this...

  • Page 11: System Diagram

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 System Diagram...

  • Page 12: Nvs-25 Network Video Streaming Server Setup

    Select the input connection to be streamed The MODE button on the front panel of the NVS-25 is used to select the live video input connected to the rear of the unit. Press this button to cycle through HDMI, SDI and Composite [CVBS].

  • Page 13: How To Find The Nvs-25 On An Ip Network

    Diagram, the NVS-25 is designed to act as an interface between video source equipment and the IP network. By default, the NVS-25 will try to obtain an IP Address from the DHCP network server once physical network connection has been established. This can be later changed to True Static IP mode if required.

  • Page 14: Nvs-25 Login Using A Web Browser

    Fing or Network Analyzer Lite. NVS-25 login using a web browser By now, we have obtained the IP addresses of the computer and NVS-25. If both devices are assigned the IP addresses with the same network prefix, we should be able to use any web browser to login and configure NVS-25.

  • Page 15: Default Login Details

    Once we are logged into NVS-25, we will be automatically directed to the Home Page shown below. Four options are available on this page: Live, Record, Status and Settings.

  • Page 16: Live Option

    HLS latency may be up to 10 seconds in case of live events. RTSP Protocol Use NVS-25 to feed IP video stream [TCP , HTTP] to a small group of clients on a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN). The user can then view the video via free client software such as VLC Player.

  • Page 17: Stream Server Selection

    The user just need to deliver one video stream to the CDN and that IP video feed will be shared among multiple viewers. This means less work for you and the NVS-25 as well. CDNs differ in tariffs and the way they operate so it is best to do your homework beforehand.

  • Page 18: Setting > Encoder Setup

    This pull-down menu allows you to switch between physical video inputs, HDMI, CVBS and SDI, located on the rear panel of NVS-25. The default is HDMI. Please note that you will not be able to use Video Tuning if SDI is selected.

  • Page 19: Video Tuning

    128. Image Size The first step of encoder setup is to adjust the image size. The NVS-25 allows you to downscale the output image and set the SD aspect ratio at the input. The Scale Down function, as the name suggests, allows the user to shrink the image size.

  • Page 20: Group Of Pictures

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Main Profile The ‘Main’ or Mainline Profile includes support for interlaced video, inter-coding using B- slices, inter coding using weighted prediction and entropy encoding using context-based adaptive binary arithmetic coding (CABAC). Ideal application of the Main Profile includes long term video archival storage and standard-definition digital TV broadcasts that use the MPEG-4 format as defined in the DVB standard.
  • Page 21 On the NVS-25, there are 19 GOP sizes available for the user, ranging from 6 to 60 with an increment of 3 between each level.

  • Page 22: Video Bitrate/Mode

    For example, SD video may appear acceptable at 1000 Kbps but HD video is unacceptable at 1000 Kbps. The NVS-25 converts video into data, which are sent across an IP network. High bitrates consume more bandwidth across the IP network.

  • Page 23: Audio Setup

    IP network. Audio Setup Audio Source can be fed into the NVS-25 in two ways. One way is to embed audio into digital video stream such as HDMI and SDI [DIGITAL] and another way is to feed audio into a separate analog XLR/RCA phono inputs [Analog].
  • Page 24 H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 NOTE: All settings applied will not be in effect unless the Apply button has been clicked and the NVS-25 configuration progress bar displays 100% completion.

  • Page 25: Setting > Network Setup

    NVS-25 on a DHCP network. DHCP Disable If DHCP mode is disabled, NVS-25 will be set to True Static mode. A true static IP address does not change even after the unit is power cycled. This allows NVS-25 to be easily located on the network.

  • Page 26: Setting > Firmware Update

    Setting > Firmware Update Datavideo usually releases new firmware containing new features or reported bug fixes from time to time. Customers can either download the NVS-25 firmware as they wish or contact their local dealer or reseller for assistance. This section outlines the firmware upgrade process which should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

  • Page 27: Setting > Account Setup

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Setting > Account Setup The NVS-25 has a default admin account and password. This account has access to the NVS-25 login credential and stream settings. Default username = admin Default password = 000000 [Six Zeros] This section outlines steps to changing the above default username and password to a more secured login credential.

  • Page 28: Setting > Restore Default

    NVS-25 Setting > Restore Default Settings on NVS-25 are usually changed many times, and this function is used when you wish to restore your factory default settings. NOTE: This feature will also reset the NVS-25 login credential to the default username and password (admin/000000).

  • Page 29: Restore Factory Default Via Mode Button

    : EBU Restore Factory default via mode button NVS-25 can also be restored to the factory defaults using the MODE button located on the front panel. Power off the unit and then press and hold the MODE button while turning on the NVS-25 power; keep pressing the MODE button for 40 seconds. After releasing the MODE button, NVS-25 will take another 30 seconds to complete the boot- up process.

  • Page 30: Recording The Stream To Usb 2.0 Media

    If the video being streamed into NVS-25 is of a High Definition 1080i video format then the recorded file will use this resolution. If the video being streamed into NVS-25 is of a Standard Definition NTSC format then the recorded file will adopt this resolution instead.
  • Page 31 H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Log into the NVS-25 server on the computer web browser. Click on the Settings Tab and change the Live Stream Setup accordingly. Connect the USB 2.0 storage medium to the USB port located on the front panel of NVS-25.

  • Page 32: Status > Device Information

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Status > Device Information The Status tab displays the device information such as USB storage information and stream information. USB Storage Information If no USB drive is connected, the message “NO USB Storage plugged” will be displayed as shown below.

  • Page 33: Streaming Examples

    HLS latency may be up to 10 seconds in case of live events. In order to configure HLS protocol, the user should first find the NVS-25 IP address on the network using the IP finder that Datavideo provides. Once the NVS-25 IP address is known, enter the IP address into the Safari web browser address bar on iPad or other iOS devices.

  • Page 34: Real Time Streaming Protocol (Rtsp)

    Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) Use NVS-25 to feed IP video stream [TCP , HTTP] to a small group of clients on a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN). The user can then view the video via free client software such as VLC Player.

  • Page 35: Real Time Messaging Protocol (Rtmp)

    The user just need to deliver one video stream to the CDN and that IP video feed will be shared among multiple viewers. This means less work for you and the NVS-25 as well. CDNs differ in tariffs and the way they operate so it is best to do your homework beforehand.

  • Page 36: Nvs25-Ustream Connection Configuration

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 If you are using NVS-25 as the local RTMP server then a video stream player window will be available under the Live Tab. Click on the Play button at the lower left corner of the payer window to start playback of the RTMP stream.
  • Page 37 H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Click to view Stream Name RTMP URL and Stream Name NVS-25 Live Stream Setup (USTREAM)

  • Page 38: Nvs25-Wowza Server Connection Configuration

    Enter “rtmp://61.220.30.5/live/nvs-25” into the respective RTMP Publish text bars as depicted in the diagram below, where 61.220.30.5 is the WOWZA server computer IP (RTMP URL) and NVS-25 (RTMP Stream) is the custom streaming location on the WOWZA server. Go to the website, http://www.wowza.com/resources/3.5.0/examples/LiveVideoStreaming/Flash...

  • Page 39: Nvs25-Youtube Connection Configuration

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 NVS25-Youtube Connection Configuration Login Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/) and click on “My Channel” to enter a page on which you will find a Video Manager tab. For first-time user, the Youtube account must be verified before creating a live event.
  • Page 40 H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Once your youtube account is verified, you are then ready to start creating a live stream. Click on the blue “Create live event” button to enter the event settings page. There are two tabs on the event settings page, basic info and advanced settings, as shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 41 On the Ingestion setting page, the encoder setting will appear after a bitrate is selected. “Primary Server URL” and “Stream Name” are two important parameters to be entered into Live Stream Setup on NVS-25.
  • Page 42 NVS-25 Copy and paste “Primary Server URL” and “Stream Name” into RTMP URL and RTMP Stream text bars on the Live Stream Setup page of NVS-25 respectively. If your CDN service provider requires you to enter the RTMP stream credentials, please enter in the “RTMP Username” and “RTMP Password”...
  • Page 43 H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25...

  • Page 44: Port Forwarding On Your Firewall / Router

    NVS-25 Port Forwarding on your Firewall / Router In order to view the NVS-25 video stream on remote computers (hosts on the Internet), port forwarding function must be enabled, i.e. set aside one port number on the gateway for the exclusive use of communicating with a service in the private network. Contact your local network administrator or IT support for port forwarding configuration.

  • Page 45: Led Status & Button Behaviour

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 LED Status & Button Behaviour LED Status Function State Description a. Off Power Off b. Red System Boot-up & Program Initialization Power LED c. Green System Ready with Interface LED d. Blinking System Error a.

  • Page 46: Frequently-Asked Questions

    NVS-25 Frequently-Asked Questions This section describes problems that you may encounter while using NVS-25. If you have questions, please refer to related sections and follow all the suggested solutions. If problem still exists, please contact your distributor or the service center.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Specifications 1 x BNC for HD/SD-SDI(75 ohm) Video Input 1 x BNC for CVBS (75 ohm) 1 x HDMI (Ver 1.3) SDI embedded audio ( 2 channels) Audio Input 2 x XLR/RCA for Analog audio (2 channels)

  • Page 48: Service & Support

    H.264 Network Video Streaming Server NVS-25 Service & Support...

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