Advantech VEGA-2001 Instruction manual

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VEGA-2001
4K HEVC/H.264 Real-time Encoder
Box with 12G-SDI/HDMI
Quick Start Manual
Author:
Thomas Lien (PM)
Status:
Version 0.4
Document ID:
History
Version
Date
Software version
Handled by
Comments
0.1
2017.08.01
v1.0
Chiming.Lin
0.2
2018.01.12
V1.0.6b10148
Alex Yu
0.3
2018.01.25
V1.07b10255
Alex Yu
0.4
2018.05.24
V1.1.0b11046
Thomas Lien
Approved by
Date
Approve

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Content
1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION.......................................................................3
1.1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................3
1.2 PACKING LIST ........................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................4
1.4 SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE ..................................................................................................................................5
VEGA-2001 PROVIDE WEB GUI TO CONTROL ENCODE, STREAM, RECORD AND OTHER PARAMETERS. BELOW IS SOFTWARE
ARCHITECTURE FOR REFERENCE.................................................................................................................................................5
1.5 MODULE BOARD DIMENSION ................................................................................................................................5
2. INSTALLING VEGA-2001 ...........................................................................7
2.1 ACCESSING THE MODULE ACROSS WIRED NETWORK USING THE WEB BROWSER ...........................................9
2.2 UPGRADING FIRMWARE.........................................................................................................................................9
2.3 LED FOR VIDEO SOURCE CONNECTION.............................................................................................................10
3. VEGA-2001 WEB GUI............................................................................... 11
3.1 SYSTEM PAGE ......................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 BROADCAST..........................................................................................................................................................13
3.3 STREAM SETTINGS PAGE.....................................................................................................................................14
3.4 VIDEO/AUDIO.......................................................................................................................................................16
3.5 NETWORK SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................17
3.6 RECORD SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................................................18
3.7 LIVE PAGE............................................................................................................................................................19
3.8 OSD (UNDER DEVELOPMENT)..............................................................................................................................19
4. HOW TO STREAM ....................................................................................21
4.1 RTSP/RTP ...........................................................................................................................................................21
4.2 MPEG-TS ............................................................................................................................................................22
4.3 RTMP ..................................................................................................................................................................23
4.4 HTTP LIVE STREAMING .....................................................................................................................................24
APPENDIX A: HARDWARE/SOFTWARE SUPPORT LIST ............................ 25
A1. HARDWARE SUPPORT LIST ...............................................................................................................................................25
A2. VEGA2001 VIDEO ENCODING PERFORMANCE ..............................................................................................................25
A3. COPYRIGHT ......................................................................................................................................................................27
A4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....................................................................................................................................................27

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1. Product Introduction
1.1 General Introduction
With video streaming thriving recently, new concepts such as social media and live streaming are
gaining popularity among video professionals. The VEGA-2001 is able to leverage the ubiquity of
mobile networks and the flexibility of over-the-top delivery without jeopardizing the video quality by
providing a professional-grade 4K HEVC engine that can be easily integrated as a portable broadcasting
solution. The VEGA-2001 is a great and powerful module to opens new online media opportunities
enabling live event streaming even in the most challenging scenarios where a traditional outside
broadcasting setup is not a feasible option.
The VEGA-2001 is a small, low power, real-time encoding module based on Ambarella’s video
compression technology which supports UHD resolution with HEVC and AVC codecs.
It captures 4K video content through the SDI or HDMI inputs then encodes the video content by the
Ambarella’s H1 processor. The encoded video content can be streamed to the cloud server with
several protocols such as RTSP, RTMP or even HLS. The VEGA-2001 can create multiple output streams
from a single video input and encode it individually by using different codecs with different resolutions.
The VEGA-2001 offers a user-friendly HTTP interface and can be remotely controlled by using a
web-based Common Gate Interface (CGI). It supports multiple streaming protocols that commonly
used by CDNs, which make it easier for users to deliver their video over-the-top.
1.2 Packing List
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following items have been shipped:
⚫1 VEGA-2001
⚫1 Power Adapter (VCC12 Load 0.4A)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact to your distributor or sales representative
immediately.
[NOTE]
Acrobat Reader is required to view any PDF file. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded at:
http://www.adobe.com/Products/acrobat/readstep2

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1.3 Product Specifications
Hardware
Features
4-ch HEVC 4Kp30 encode
4-ch AVC 4Kp60 encode
1-ch SDI-12G & HDMI video inputs
One audio phone jack input
One USB 2.0 Type-A connector
One gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 connector
One SD Card connector
One mini-USB console port
Onboard 1GB DDR3 memory
Form-factor
Small form-factor (90x100 mm)
Power Consumption
< 15W
Operating Temperature
0C to +40C ambient air temperature around board
Video Input
Channels
1
(HDMI, up to 4Kp60, 10bit) or (12G SDI, up to 4Kp60, 10bit)
Video Formats
UHD, HD, SD
Frame Rates
HDMI 2.0 Interface
3840x2160: 60p / 59.94p/ 50p / 30p /29.97p / 25p
1920x1080: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p / 24p
1920x1080: 60i / 59.94i / 50i
1280x720: 60p / 59.94p / 50p
BNC (12G-SDI) Interface
3840x2160: 60P / 59.94p / 30p / 29.97p
1920x1080: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p
1920x1080: 60i / 59.94i / 50i
1280x720: 60p / 59.94p / 50p / 30p / 29.97p / 25p
Chroma Sampling Format
4:2:2 / 4:4:4(Option)
Interfaces (only one active)
HDMI 2.0
12G-SDI BNC
Video Output
Compression
H.265/H.264
HEVC Profile
Main
HEVC Tier
Main
HEVC Level
1.0 / 2.0 / 2.1 /3.0 / 3.1 / 4.0 / 4.1/5.1
Bitrate 4K format
64 Kbps ~ 32 Mbps
Bit Depth / Chroma Subsampling
8 bit / 4:2:0
Bit Rate Control
CBR / VBR
Streaming Protocol
RTSP / RTMP / HLS / TS over IP
Audio
Channels
Up to 2
Format
AAC encoding
Sampling Rates
48Khz/16bit
Connectors
HDMI 2.0 / SDI-12G / Line-In (Option)
Web
PC/Mobile phone
IE/Chrome/FireFox
Weight
485g (with box)
160g (board only)

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1.4 Software Architecture
VEGA-2001 provide Web GUI to control encode, stream, record and other parameters. Below is
software architecture for reference.
1.5 Module Board Dimension
⚫Encoder Board of VEGA-2001

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⚫IO board of VEGA-2001

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2. Installing VEGA-2001

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Following these steps below:
1. Connect a video source to SDI or HDMI video inputs.
2. Connect the power adaptor to power jack.(When power on ,the power LED is Blue)
3. Connect the LAN cable to the Internet HUB. Please make sure your PC’s LAN cable is also
connected to the HUB as well.(If you want your PC serves as a decoder)
4. Connect your USB flash drive to the USB1 or USB2 for the recording function.

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Start working with VEGA-2001
2.1 Accessing the Module Across Wired Network Using the Web Browser
1. The default IP address of the Ethernet port is 192.168.1.10
2. Please setup your PC to the same domain to connect VEGA-2001 (192.168.1.x)
3. Start the Web browser on your PC and type in 192.168.1.10 in the URL address bar
4. The Live page should be displayed as below.
2.2 Upgrading Firmware
The VEGA-2001 firmware can be automatically updated by connecting VEGA-2001 to your PC using the
mini USB port.
1. Prepare an empty USB flash drive.
2. Download or get firmware file from your Advantech contact.
3. Put firmware file, “vega2001_XXXX.upd.xz” to your USB flash drive.
4. Insert your USB flash drive to the VEGA-2001 and remove other devices (LAN & video input source,
except the power adaptor) .Then, press the power button
5. Please remember to remove the USB flash drive.
6. Check the software version from Web, System → Information → Software version

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[NOTE]
⚫After turning on the power of VEGA-2001, if you insert the USB with the firmware file within 40
seconds, VEGA-2001 will execute the update firmware. After finishing the firmware update,
VEGA-2001 will be powered off.
2.3 LED for Video Source Connection
There are two LED which can indicate connection status of video source. Below is LED behavior table
for reference.
⚫LED Status Table
Video Source
Non-Connected
Connected
HDMI(FPGA_D1)
Light-on
Light-blink
12G SDI(FPGA_D2)
Light-on
Light-off
⚫LED Location

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3. VEGA-2001 Web GUI
3.1 System Page
The System page shows the Information, Initialize, Time setting, System Log and Access Log
1. Information
Information includes Model Name, Serial Number and Software Version
2. Initialize
It provide option to restore factory default or backup setting to system and upgrade system
firmware.
[Note]
⚫“Firmware upgrade” function is available after V1.3.3b11540

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3. Time setting
Set the system clock
⚫Set system clock manually
User can set system clock manually. ( format: MMDDhhmmYYYY)
⚫Synchronize system clock to Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Check the NTP to set NTP Server and Time Zone.
4. System Log
Show /var/log/messages
5. Access Log

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3.2 Broadcast
VEGA-2001 support Wowza live streaming protocol. User can fill parameter to link Wowza streaming
service.
1. URL of server
The URL of Wowza media server.
2. Port
Video streaming port number.
3. User name
Set the username.
4. Password
Set the password.
5. Application
Set the application name.
6. Stream
Set the stream name.
7. Output
Select the streaming source.
8. Submit
Output setting to Stream page

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3.3 Stream Settings Page
Use this Stream page to set the items for the output Channel1/ Channel2/ Channel3 (Channel 2
&Channel3 are under development). The capabilities of each stream depend on the input resolution
and the frame rate, please refer to the Appendix A for details
9. Preset
The preset menu provides basic settings.
10. Customize
11. If the preset menu is unable to meet your demand, the Customize setting can set the individual
options. (Please refer to the “13. Video Setting”)
12. Protocol 1
Select the protocol.
13. Protocol 2
Select the protocol.
14. Protocol 3
Select the protocol.
15. HLS - Duration
If you set the Protocol 1 to “HLS”, the duration of HLS can be set.
16. TS – Protocol
If you set the Protocol 1/2/3 to “TS over IP”, the TS-protocol can select tcp or udp.

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17. TS – IP
If you set the Protocol 1/2/3 to “TS over IP”, the client IP of TS can be set.
18. TS – Port
If you set the Protocol 1/2/3 to “TS over IP”, the client Port of TS can be set.
19. RTMP – URL
If you set the Protocol 1/2/3 to “RTMP”, the URL of RTMP can be set.
20. RTMP - Key
If you set the Protocol 1/2/3 to “RTMP”, the Key of RTMP can be set.
21. Video Setting
⚫Encoding
Select H.265, H.264 or off. Note that Channel 1 cannot be turned off.
⚫Resolution
Select the resolutions of encoded output stream. The VEGA-2001 will be scaled according to
the setting.
⚫Frame rate
Set the frame rate of the output stream.
⚫I-picture interval
Set the I-picture insertion interval in seconds.
⚫H264 Profile
Set the profile setting for H.264 to high, main or baseline if H.264 is selected.
⚫Bit rate compression mode
Select Constant Bit Rate (CBR), or Variable Bit Rate (VBR).
⚫Bit rate
When you set Image codec to H.265/H.264 and set Bit rate compression mode to CBR, the
target bit rate of the output stream can be set.

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3.4 Video/Audio
Use this Video/Audio page to set the video and audio details for the active stream
1. Video
⚫Input Select
User can set either SDI or HDMI inputs for Video Stream.
2. Audio Stream
⚫Input Select
User can set either SDI/HDMI or External Audio Jack inputs for Audio Stream.
⚫Sample Rate
User can set the sample rate of audio stream.
⚫Audio Codec
User can set the bit rate of audio stream.

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3.5 Network settings
Use the Network page to do the setting of Network.
1. Status
Show the Network status including MAC Address, Ethernet Status, Auto-MDI/MDIX, IP Address,
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, LinkLocal IP address, Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS
Server.
2. IPv4 Setting
⚫To get IP settings automatically, please check the DHCP to obtain the IP address
automatically.
⚫To specify an IP address, type in the following IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway
boxes.

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3.6 Record settings
Use this Record page to record for Channel1/ Channel 2/ Channel 3.
⚫Record Channel
The default video setting is Channel 1(H265) / Channel 2(Off) / Channel 3(Off).
⚫Storage Path
You can insert USB flash drive and press the “Reload page” button. It will show the information
of the storage.
⚫Record
Press the “Record” button to start recording.
⚫Stop
Press the “Stop” button to stop recording.
[NOTE]
⚫Stream1 has both video and audio being recorded while Stream 2 and Stream 3 can only have
video to be recorded.

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3.7 Live Page
Live page display current screen from video source. It can be selected to get video source from SDI or
HDMI.
[NOTE]
⚫Live page has no screen output while resolution of video source is 3840x2160. It’s limitation from
Encode IC.
3.8 OSD (Under Development)
Use this OSD page to set OSD in streaming of Channel 1.

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Check the OSD Enable to upload OSD file and set the position of OSD.
[NOTE] OSD file only support *.bmp and maximum size of OSD file is 5M.