Arec KS-2 User manual

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KS-2
Media Station
User Manual English

KS-2 User Manual
Chapter 1 Package Accessories
Chapter 2 Product Overview
2.1 Product Appearance
2.2 Remote Controller
Chapter 3 Wiring and Initial Installation
3.1 Product Connection
3.2 Product First installation
Chapter 4 User Menu
4.1 Playback
4.2 Recording
4.2.1 Enable Recording
4.2.2 Export Lecture
4.2.3 Delete Lecture
4.3 Settings
4.3.1 Language
4.3.2 Volume
4.3.3 Screen Adjustment
4.3.4 Streaming
4.3.5 Resolution
4.3.6 About
Chapter 5 Basic Operations
5.1 Host Tutorial
5.1.1 Layout Settings
5.1.2 Display Resolution Settings
5.1.3 Video Quality Settings Adjustment
5.1.4 Volume
5.1.5 Return and Exit
5.2 Recording Tutorial
5.2.1 Start recording
5.2.2 Recording operation
5.2.3 Export Lecture
5.2.4 Delete Lecture
5.3 Playback Tutorial
5.3.1 Local Storage
5.3.2 Playback Operations
5.4 Table of event icons
5.5 Remote Control Function List
Chapter 6 Management Interface
6.1 System Information
6.2 Network Settings
6.3 Recording Settings
6.3.1 Basic Setting
6.3.2 Storage Setting
6.3.3 Streaming Settings
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6.4 Local Storage Settings
6.5 Event Log
6.6 About
Chapter 7 Video Management Platform
7.1 Lecture Manager
7.2 Live Broadcast
7.2.1 Standby
7.2.2 Recording
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Specications
Featuring a compact and stand-alone design, AREC KS-2 Media Station consists of diverse features and functionality,
including dual-signals capturing, recording synchronously, codec, streaming online, live broadcasting, and web-based
monitor page, providing complete lecture capture solution.
Product Name Media Station
Model Name KS-2
Dimension 354mm(L) x 188.2mm(W) x 46mm(H)
Weight 1320g
Power Requirement 12V / 2A
Power Consumption (Max.) 24W (Max.)
Operating Temperature / Humidity 0ºC ~ 50ºC / 90%
Maximum normal load description Insert 2 video signals (either HDMI or VGA input).Using external USB
flash to record the transcoded video / audio. And output the transcoded
video / audio to both HDMI and VGA port.
Chapter 1 Package Accessories
Introduction
Package Contents
AREC Media Station
Quick Installation GuideRemote Controller
USB Drive
Power Adapter

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No. Name Brief introduction
1 Remote Control receiver Remote Control receiving area
2 Led light Record / Power
3 Power Power on / off devices
4 USB port Export document by driving USB flash drive into USB port /
Firmware update through USB disk
5 Power port 12V / 2A
6 Video input source VGA / HDMI cables input source
7 Video output source VGA / HDMI cables output source
8 Audio input source Line / Mic audio input source
9 Audio output source Line audio output connect to amplier
10 Hard drive port USB flash drive
11 Network WAN port Connect to network
12 Setting LAN port Connect to setting PC
13 RS-232 RS-232 control signal connector
14 Reset Restoring devices to its factory default state
Chapter 2 Product Overview
2.1 Product Appearance
Front
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NO. Name Brief introduction
1 Power Power on / off devices
2 Info Show information
3 Record Start video recording
4 Play Start or resume video play
5 Stop Stop video play / Stop video recording and exit
6 Record Layout Switch record layout
7 Export Export latest video to USB drive
8 Select:Up / Down / Left / Right Navigate menu
9 OK Select and execute option
10 Back Cancel option / Return to previous view
11 Menu Go to main menu screen
2.2 Remote Controller
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Chapter 3 Wiring and Initial Installation
3.1 Product Connection
Power
TV
Speaker Setting PC
projector
document cam notebook DVD player
microphone amplier
network
Audio output LAN Video output VGA / HDMI
Video input VGA / HDMI Audio input
USB
RS-232
WAN
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NO. Name Brief introduction
1 Power Power connection
2 Video input
Video input for VGA or HDMI cables.
For example: Connected to notebook or document cam,
DV camcorder.
3 Video output Video output for VGA or HDMI cables.
For example: Connected to projector or TV.
4 Audio input Audio input for Line or Mic.
For example: Connected to amplier or microphone.
5 Audio output Audio output for Line or Mic.
For example: Connected to amplier or Speaker
6 Hard drive USB flash drive.
7 Network WAN port Connected to network for Internet video streaming.
8 Setting LAN port Connected to setting PC.
9 RS-232 Connected to RS-232 device for control command.
10 Export USB hard drive Driving USB flash drive into USB port to export document or
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3.2 Product First installation
Initial installation
Connet PC to setting LAN port, and input 192.168.11.254 in the browser page.
Step 1：Log in System Administration with default user ID admin and password admin.
Step 2：Set up time of host machine by selecting settings in time tab in System Information.
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Recommendations for your hard disk:
1. Please install hard disk of capacity greater than 64G
if you want to record full HD images as the host
system can record videos up to 8 hours in one shot.
2. A poor quality hard disk may lead to host reading
failure. Please make sure the following message
prompts when a hard disk is inserted.
Step 3：Plug USB drive to backside USB port and set up local storge. Click to format your hard disk after rst
installation.
Please check both Enable local storage and Cycling Record checkbox. Click Apply to exit the page after
setup.
Step 4 : Click Logout to exit setting page.
Step 5 : Plug DV or PC tp Video input port,you may see the image on connected display.
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Display Screen Function Description
The KS-2 will enter the display
screen upon boot up. The rst time
it is turned ON the screen will be
divided into four by default. If the
manager has not yet installed and
set the source for channels 1~4, you
will see a black screen.
Main Menu Function Description
Press the remote control button
to enter the main menu.
Chapter 4 User Menu
This chapter will introduce the product’s main menu and sub-menu paths, and describe how to use simple
instructions to operate this product’s playback and recording functions, and to enter Settings to congure this
product, satisfying your smart recording/playback needs.
Local Display
Main Menu
Record
Start Record
Playback
Local Storage
preview
Setting
Language Volume Screen
Adjustment Streaming Resolution AboutExport Lecture Delete Lecture
Recording
preview preview preview HDMI1/HDMI2/
Mic1/Mic2/
Output
Brightness/
Contrast/
Saturation/
Hue
Auto Scan
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4.1 Playback
Screen Function Description
Use the remote control buttons
to select the item to
playback.
Lectures recorded on the local hard
drive for the user to browse.
4.2 Recording
4.2.1 Enable Recording
Screen Function Description
Use the remote control buttons
to select the
recording-related item to execute.
Screen Function Description
To enable recording mode, rst enter
the recording typesetting preview
screen. User the remote control or
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4.2.2 Export Lecture
Screen Function Description
Exports the recorded video les on
the host hard drive to the USB hard
drive / flash drive.
4.2.3 Delete Lecture
4.3 Settings
Screen Function Description
Select the setting item to execute
using the remote control buttons
Screen Function Description
The lecture video recorded on the
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4.3.1 Language
Screen Function Description
Set the language for the host unit;
languages available for selecting
include Traditional Chinese /
Simplied Chinese / English. The
default language is English.
4.3.2 Volume
4.3.3 Screen Adjustment
Screen Function Description
Adjusts input volume and output
volume of the 4-channels. Use
buttons
to select the item to
adjust, then press buttons
to adjust the volume size.
Screen Function Description
Adjusts the output monitor’s
brightness/contrast/saturation/hue,
and restores the default value. Use
buttons to select the item
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4.3.4 Streaming
4.3.5 Resolution
Screen Function Description
Adjusts whether to enable
streaming. The streaming address
will be displayed if streaming is
enabled for VLC-type streaming
playback programs to open.
Screen Function Description
Adjusts the output resolution;
available selections include
1920×1080
1280×720
1280×1024
1024×768; Auto Scan can also
be selected for the host to detect
automatically.
4.3.6 About
Screen Function Description
Displays the host information of KS-
2, manufacturer/ Model/ Firmware
Version / IP Address/ Free space
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Chapter 5 Basic Operations
5.1 Host Tutorial
5.1.1 Layout Settings
This chapter covers instructions on Host Tutorial, Recording Tutorial and Playback Tutorial.
KS-2 enters the Host Tutorial mode upon boot up; users must rst conrm that the correct signal source is set
and the storage device is installed. KS-2 simultaneously allows 2-channel high definition channel input, and
is able to save and output to use as digital teaching resources. Audio may also be used, allowing the lecturer’s
teaching to have both video and audio.
The default Layout upon boot up is 2-way split; users can select a layout according to the teaching environment
at any time.
There are two ways to switch the Layout:
Remote control operation: Press the button to enter the menu as shown below, and then use the
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Icon Resolution Description
1920×1080 Full HD output
1280×720 HD output
1280×1024 SXGA output
1024×768 XGA output
Auto-detect The host automatically detects the optimal resolution for the
output device.
5.1.2 Display Resolution Settings
The Display Screen allows resolution adjustment so that the video output resolution can be set or automatically
detected for best suiting your display device (mobile phone, tablet PC, notebook PC, personal computer, TV,
projector or electronic whiteboard).
Main menu operation: Press the button to enter Main Menu, select Output Resolution under the Settings
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Icon Name Description
Brightness The higher the brightness level, the brighter the monitor display.
Contrast Monitor contrast adjustment; the higher the contrast, the darker the
dark places and the brighter the bright places.
Saturation Refers to the pureness of the color; the higher the saturation the purer
the color, and the lower the saturation, the color will gradually turn gray.
Hue The lower the hue, the bluer the screen, and the higher the hue, the
greener the screen.
Default Value Restores the default value settings.
Default
5.1.3 Video Quality Settings Adjustment
Video adjustment allows setting of brightness, contrast, saturation and hue, allowing the color of the output
screen to be saturated with brighter contrast, achieving the optimum video image.
1. Use buttons to enter the Main Menu, then select Video Adjustment under the Settings sub-menu, and then
use buttons to select and adjust.
2. To restore the default value, use the buttons on the remote control and select Default Value; a prompt
will show up then select OK, and the default values will be restored.
5.1.4 Volume
HDMI, Line in / Mic, AREC wireless microphone,Output Volume
adjustment:
Use buttons to enter the Main Menu, the select Volume under
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5.1.5 Return and Exit
If you want to return to the previous level and cancel the menu and return to the main screen, the following
instructions can be used.
The button on the remote control can be used under the Main Menu / Sub-Menu / Dialog box to return to the
previous level.
5.2 Recording Tutorial
The recording function allows you to record your lecture situation including lecture content, lecture presentation
and video playback etc. Enable Recording describes how to start recording, access and export lecture
information, and how to deleted recorded lectures.
5.2.1 Start recording
Start recording your courses and activities.
1. Remote controller operation: Press to enter the main menu and to select the recording
function. The submenu Start recording displays. Press or to start recording from the
recording preview page.
2. The following information is shown in the recording preview page:
(1) Recording format
(2) Output resolution
(3) Storage disk: Location of le storage
(4) Available space: Free space left in your hard disk
(5) Remaining Time for recording
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5.2.2 Recording operation
5.2.3 Export Lecture
How to pause and stop to record.
Course recording may be exported to removable storage devices for viewing after courses. You may export course
recording to removable storage device in format of MP4. Please insert your USB drives at USB port at front panel of
your host before starting exporting recording le.
Remote Controller operation: Select Course export option from main menu Export Lecture. Select
desired course, press , the Unselect all/Export/Select operation menu displays. Export le format,
press OK, Press to start course export.
Remote controller operation: Press to pause and to stop recording.
5.2.4 Delete Lecture
Lecture delete allows your hard drive to have more space to record new lectures.
Remote control operation: Enter the Recording Function from the main menu, and use the buttons
to select Delete Lecture from the sub-menu. Select the lecture to delete, and press the button; a prompt will
appear, press OK to delete the lecture. Press Cancel to cancel deleting the lecture.