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epiphan Standalone VGA Grid User Manual (343 pages)
Brand:
epiphan
| Category:
TV Tuner
| Size: 17 MB
Table of Contents
Specifications
3
Technical Support
3
What's New in Release 3.15.3
4
Table of Contents
7
Start here
13
About this Guide
13
Networked VGA Grid Overview
14
AV Inputs
14
What's in the Box
15
Front Panel
18
Back Panel
19
Tech Specs
21
Quick Start
22
Step 1: Physical Set-Up and Power-On
22
Step 2: Admin Discovery and Login
23
Step 3: Set a Static IP Address for the Encoder
25
Step 4: Add the Encoder as a Channel
25
Step 5: Configure the Channel
27
Step 6: Testing the Stream
28
Step 7: Recording the Stream
29
What's Next
29
PART 1: Setup
30
The Admin Interface
31
Connect to the Admin Interface
31
User Administration
35
View System Information
48
Configure Network Settings
49
Configure Encoder Network Settings
49
Verify IP Address and MAC Address
53
Configure DHCP
54
Configure a Static IP Address
55
Tether to a Mobile Network
57
Perform Network Diagnostics
59
Configuration Presets
61
Configuration Presets Overview
61
Configuration Groups
64
Create a Configuration Preset
65
Apply a Configuration Preset
66
Apply the Factory Default Configuration Preset
68
Update a Configuration Preset
69
Delete a Configuration Preset
70
Configuration Preset Considerations
71
Deleting Channels
73
Configure Date and Time
76
Synchronize Date and Time for HD Encoders and VGA Gridgrid
76
Verify Date and Time Settings
77
Configure Synchronized Time (NTP, PTP V1 and RDATE)
78
Configure the Date and Time Manually
80
Change the Time Zone
80
Configure a Local NTP Server
80
PART 2: Capture
82
What Is a Channel
83
Create an HD Encoder Channel
84
Configure Encoding
88
Select the Background Color for Your HD Encoder Channel
100
Add an HD Encoder as a Source (Custom Channel)
101
Create a Custom Channel
102
Configure Encoding (Custom Local Channels)
130
Add Channel Metadata
139
Preview a Channel
141
Preview All Channels at Once
142
Rename a Channel
143
Delete a Channel
144
Live Video Mixing / Switching
146
What Is a Source
148
Connect a Source
148
Preview a Source
149
Configure a Source
150
Rename a Source
154
Control Audio Volume
155
Confirm Audio Levels
156
Troubleshoot Capture
158
Remove Black Bars (Matte) from the Video
158
Force the Capture Card to Use a Specific EDID
161
Unstretch the Output Video
163
Video Not Centered (VGA Sources Only)
164
Remove the Combing Effect on Images
165
Video Looks Squished (VGA Sources Only)
165
Video too Bright, too Dark or Washed out (VGA Sources Only)
167
PART 3: Stream
168
What Is Streaming
169
Choose a Streaming Option
169
Supported Streaming Formats
170
Stream to Viewers
171
Stream Content Using HTTP or RTSP
171
Configure HTTP and RTSP Streaming Ports
173
Stream Content Using HLS (HTTP Live Streaming)
174
Send Stream Urls to Viewers
175
View the Flash Stream
176
Viewing with a Web Browser
179
Viewing with a Media Player (RTSP)
180
Disable (and Enable) Streams for Viewers
181
Restrict Access to Streams for Viewers
182
Restrict Viewers by IP Address
184
IP Restriction Examples
185
Stream to a Server
188
Stream to a CDN
189
Stream Content Using Multicast
199
Stream to a Media Player
205
Stream Content Using Multicast
205
Stream Content Using Upnp
212
Samples of Stream Settings
219
Streaming Video Content
219
Streaming Slide Content
220
PART 4: Record
221
What Is a Recording
222
Recording Basics
222
Record a Channel Via the Web Interface
223
Configure Recording File Size and Type
225
Control Recording with a Mouse
228
Restart Recording
228
Recorders
230
Add a Recorder
230
Change the Channels Recorded by a Recorder
231
Record with a Recorder
232
Rename Recorded Files
234
Delete Recorded Files Manually
234
Recorded Files
237
View List of Recorded Files
237
Download Recorded Files Manually
238
Extract Tracks from a Recording
239
Rename Recorded Files
241
Delete Recorded Files Manually
241
File and Recording Transfer
243
Automatic File Upload (AFU) Overview
243
Choose Files to Include in AFU
244
Enable and Set Timing for AFU
246
AFU to an FTP Server
249
AFU Using Rsync
250
AFU Using CIFS
251
AFU to a Secure FTP Server
253
AFU Using SCP
255
AFU or Copy to USB Drive
256
View the AFU Log
263
Manage the AFU Queue
264
Local FTP Server
266
Configure the Local FTP Server
266
Using the Local FTP Server
268
PART 5: Maintenance
270
Mobile / Tablet Operator Interface
271
Connect to the Tablet Interface
271
Confidence Monitoring Using the Tablet Interface
273
Verify Disk Space Via the Tablet Interface
275
Control Recording Via the Tablet Interface
275
Switch to the Full Admin Interface
276
Power down and System Restart
277
Restarting the Device Via the Web Interface
277
Shutting down the Device Via the Web Interface
278
Shutting down the Device Manually
278
Save and Restore Device Configuration
280
Save Device Configuration
280
Load a Saved Device Configuration
281
Perform Factory Reset
283
Restore Factory Configuration Via the Web Interface
283
Restore Factory Configuration Manually
284
Firmware Upgrade
286
Check for Firmware Updates
286
Install Firmware
287
Support
290
Download Logs and "Allinfo
290
Configure Remote Support
292
Disable Remote Support
293
Storage Disk Maintenance
295
Check Disk Storage Space
295
Schedule Disk Check
296
Perform Disk Check
296
Rebuild or Replace Storage Disks
297
Verify RAID Storage
302
Read Data from Removed Storage Disks
304
Third Party Integration
306
Control with RS-232 / Serial Port
307
Control with HTTP Commands
313
Configuration Keys for Third Party Apis
317
Troubleshooting
331
Limitations and Known Issues
333
Previous Releases and Features
335
Software and Documentation License
337
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epiphan Standalone VGA Grid User Manual (291 pages)
Brand:
epiphan
| Category:
Processor
| Size: 13 MB
Table of Contents
Thank You for Choosing Epiphan
3
Specifications
3
Warranty
3
Technical Support
3
Resolved Issues
4
Limitations and Known Issues
4
Table of Contents
7
Welcome
13
About this Guide
14
Standalone VGA Grid Overview
15
What's in the Box
16
Front and Back Panel View for the VGA Grid
17
Quick Start
19
Step 1: Physical Setup and Power on
19
Step 2: Admin Discovery and Login
20
Step 3: Setup the Video Source
21
Step 4: Configure the Channel
23
Step 5: Testing the Stream
24
Step 6: Recording the Stream
25
What's Next
25
PART 1: Setup
26
Connect to the Admin Interface
27
Connect Via DNS-Based Service Discovery
27
Connect Via the Epiphan Discovery Utility
28
Connect Via Persistent Static IP Address
30
User Administration
31
Understanding User Privileges
31
Setting and Changing User Passwords
34
Removing User Passwords
35
Overcoming Lost Passwords
36
Configure LDAP
36
Changing the Logged-In User
39
View System Information
40
Configure Network Settings
41
Verify IP Address and MAC Address
41
Configure a Static IP Address
42
Configure DHCP
44
Tether to a Mobile Network
45
Perform Network Diagnostics
46
Configuration Presets
48
Configuration Presets Overview
48
Configuration Groups
51
Create a Configuration Preset
51
Apply a Configuration Preset
53
Apply the Factory Default Configuration Preset
54
Update a Configuration Preset
55
Delete a Configuration Preset
56
Configuration Preset Considerations
57
Configure Date and Time
61
Verify Date and Time Settings
61
Change the Time Zone
62
Configure Synchronized Time (NTP, PTP V1, and RDATE)
62
Configure a Local NTP Server
64
Manually Configure the Date and Time
64
Restrict Viewers by IP Address
65
Examples
66
PART 2: Sources
69
Identify Sources
70
Connecting Sources
70
Previewing Captured Stream from Sources
71
Configure a Video Source
72
Configure the Video Source's Frame Grabber Parameters
72
Change a Source Name
76
Configure an Audio Source
78
Add an Audio Source to a Channel
78
Configure Audio Encoding Settings
79
Set Audio Volume
80
Fine-Tune Source Configuration
82
Video Is Not Centered on the Screen (VGA Sources Only)
82
Video Is too Bright, too Dark or Washed out (VGA Sources Only)
83
Video Looks Squished (VGA Sources Only)
84
Remove the Combing Effect on Images
86
Force the Capture Card to Use a Specific EDID
86
PART 3: Channels
90
Create and Configure Channels
91
Create a Single Source Channel
91
Create a Multi-Source Layout
94
Delete a Channel
98
Rename a Channel
99
Identify a Channel
100
Fine-Tune Channel Configuration
101
Choose a Codec to Maximize Your Stream Quality
101
Codec and File Format Compatibility
104
Adjust Video Quality
105
Upscale or Downscale Your Video Image
106
Control the Matte (Black Bars) in the Video Output
107
Unstretch the Output Video
110
Limit the Frame Rate
111
Adjust Key Frame Interval
112
Customize Your Channel
113
Add Your Logo and Company Information to Your Channel
113
Add a Time Stamp or Text Overlay to Your Channel
119
Select the Background Color for Your Channel
120
Add a Customized Background to a Multiple Source Channel
121
Preview a Channel
125
Preview a Channel from the Info Page
125
Preview a Channel from the Status Page
126
Preview All Channels at Once
126
PART 4: Stream
128
Stream Your Video
129
View Available Video Formats
129
Choose a Streaming Option
130
Disable (and Enable) Streams for Viewers
133
Restrict Access to Streams for Viewers
134
Stream Content Using HTTP or RTSP
136
Configure Streaming Ports
137
Stream Content Using HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)
138
Stream Content Using Upnp
139
Stream Content Using a Content Distribution Network
145
Stream Content Using Multicast Streaming
156
Samples of Stream Settings
162
Streaming Video Content
162
Streaming Slide Content
163
PART 5: Record
164
Recorders
165
Add a Recorder
165
Rename a Recorder
166
Change the Channels Recorded by a Recorder
167
Delete a Recorder
168
Create Recordings
169
Recording Basics
169
Record a Channel Via the Web Interface
170
Record with a Recorder Via the Web Interface
172
Configure the Type and Length of Recording Files
174
Close the Current Recording File While Recording
176
Control Recording with a Mouse
177
File Maintenance
178
View the List of Stored Files
178
Rename Stored Files
179
Download Files Manually
180
Delete Files Manually
181
Pick Specific Tracks from a Multi-Track Recorder File
182
File and Recording Transfer
184
Automatic File Upload (AFU) Overview
184
Configure the Files Included in AFU (Part 1 of 3)
185
Enable and Configure the Frequency of AFU (Part 2 of 3)
186
Configure AFU to an FTP Server (Part 2 of 3)
189
Configure AFU Using Rsync (Part 2 of 3)
190
Configure AFU Using CIFS (Part 2 of 3)
191
Configure AFU to a Secure FTP Server (Part 2 of 3)
193
Configure AFU Using SCP (Part 2 of 3)
195
Upload to an External USB Drive
196
View the File Upload Log
203
Use the Local FTP Server
204
Configure the Local FTP Server
204
Downloading Files from the Local FTP Server
205
PART 6: View
208
View Your Video
209
View the Live Broadcast and Retrieve Stream Urls
209
Viewing with a Web Browser
212
Viewing with a Media Player
214
Viewing with Upnp
214
Viewing with Session Announcement Protocol (SAP)
216
PART 7: Maintenance
218
Mobile / Tablet Operator Interface
219
Connect to the Tablet Interface
219
Confidence Monitoring Using the Tablet Interface
221
Verify Disk Space Via the Tablet Interface
223
Control Recording Via the Tablet Interface
223
Switch to the Full Admin Interface
224
Power down and System Restart
225
Restarting the Device Via the Web Interface
225
Shutting down the Device Via the Web Interface
226
Shutting down the Device Manually
226
Save and Restore Device Configuration
228
Save Device Configuration
228
Load a Saved Device Configuration
229
Perform Factory Reset
231
Restore Factory Configuration Via the Web Interface
231
Firmware Upgrade
233
Check for Firmware Updates
233
Install Firmware
234
Support
237
Download Logs and "Allinfo
237
Configure Remote Support
239
Disable Remote Support
240
Storage Disk Maintenance
242
Check Disk Storage Space
242
Schedule Disk Check
243
Perform Disk Check
243
Rebuild or Replace Storage Disks
244
Verify RAID Storage
248
Read Data from Removed Storage Disks
249
Control with RS-232 / Serial Port
252
Connect and Configure the RS-232 Cable
252
Control the Standalone VGA Grid with
253
RS-232 / Serial Port Command Examples
256
Control with HTTP Commands
258
HTTP Command Syntax
258
HTTP Command Examples
260
Configuration Keys for Third Party Apis
262
System-Level Settings Keys(Read-Only)
263
System-Level Settings Key (Read/Write)
263
Recording Configuration Keys
264
HTTP Server Configuration Keys
264
IP-Based Access Control Configuration Keys
265
Upnp Configuration Keys
265
SAP Configuration Keys
266
Frame Grabber Configuration Keys
266
Broadcast Configuration Keys
267
Channel Encoder Configuration Keys
267
Channel Logo Configuration Keys
269
Audio Configuration Keys
270
Stream Publishing Configuration Keys
271
RTSP Announce Configuration Keys (Publish Type 2)
271
RTP/UDP Configuration Keys (Publish Type 3)
272
MPEG-TS Configuration Keys (Publish Types 4 and 5)
273
RTMP Push Configuration Keys (Publish Type 6)
273
Content Metadata Configuration Keys
273
Troubleshooting
275
PART 8: Releases and Features
278
Release 3.14.3 Features
278
Release 3.14.1 Features
278
Release 3.12 Features
280
Release 3.11 Features
281
Software and Documentation License
285
Environmental Information
289
FCC & CE Compliance Statement
289
Other Jurisdictional Issues
290
Submissions to Epiphan and Affiliated Servers
290
Third Parties and Links to Third-Party Web Sites
290
Miscellaneous
290
Enforcement of Terms and Conditions
291
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