Caton NVP-903 Series User manual

NVP-903 Series
Multi-Stream Network Video Encoder
REFERENCE GUIDE

NVP-903 Series User Manual
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Product Overview ...................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Product Features ....................................................................................................... 4
2 Panel Design........................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................. 5
2.1.2 NVP-903-R1 .......................................................................................................... 6
2.1.3 NVP-903-R2 .......................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................. 8
3 Web Control [Encoder Mode]........................................................................... 11
3.1 Log In ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.1.1 Log in via Ethernet .............................................................................................. 11
3.1.2 Log in via Wi-Fi.................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Configuration ........................................................................................................... 12
3.2.2 Streams ............................................................................................................... 14
3.2.3 Encoder Setting................................................................................................... 18
Figure3.10 Encoder Setting.......................................................................................... 18
Click Apply to save the configuration. .......................................................................... 18
3.3 Advance.................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.1 Tools.................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.2 ETH Setting ......................................................................................................... 22
3.3.3 AP Information..................................................................................................... 22
3.3.4 Login Information................................................................................................. 23
3.3.5 Device Information .............................................................................................. 23
3.5 HD Stream Recording.............................................................................................. 25
3.6 Help Function........................................................................................................... 26
4 Web Control [Decoder Mode]........................................................................... 27
4.1 Log In ........................................................................................................................ 27
4.1.1 Log in via Ethernet .............................................................................................. 27
4.1.2 Log in via Wi-Fi.................................................................................................... 27
4.1.3 Work Mode .......................................................................................................... 28
4.2.1 Protocol ............................................................................................................... 29

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4.2.2 Decoder............................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Advance.................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.1 Tools.................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.2 ETH Setting ......................................................................................................... 33
4.3.3 AP Information..................................................................................................... 34
4.3.4 Login Information................................................................................................. 34
4.3.5 Device Information .............................................................................................. 34
5 Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 36

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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
NVP-903 are network video encoder and decoder series, which are specialized for high definition
real-time video streaming applications. It provides flexible streaming for low-bandwidth transmission
applications using H.264 video and AAC audio encoding, supporting FLV over RTMP streaming output,
thus seamlessly connecting to streaming media server. The third generation NVP series encoder –
NVP-903, support 3 encoding streams output for multi-screen application. Moreover, NVP-903
integrates H.264 decoding functions with HDMI output, to form a versatile media delivery solution over
IP network.
Integrated with Caton leading R2TP technology, NVP-903 and NVP decoders can also realize
high quality live video contribution and distribution over Open Internet.
1.2 Product Features
•Support [email protected] FULL-HD H.264 encoding/decoding
•Support HD-SDI, HDMI, Analog AV for video & audio input
•Support 1 channel encoding with 3 encoding streams output, with different bit rate/resolution for
multi-screen application
•Support two channel video & audio input and encoding independently (NVP-903-R2 only)
•Support RTMP PUSH, TS over HTTP, TS over UDP IP output, seamlessly connecting to
streaming media server
•Support high bit rate file recording into SD card
•Integrated with H.264 decoding function with HDMI output
•Support Caton proprietary R2TP protocol for contribution and distribution over Open Internet
•Internal hot-spot, support web UI control via PC/Android/iOS
•Web control language can switch between Chinese and English
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2 Panel Design
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 NVP-903
Compact design: 200.0 x 44.5 x 153.0mm, 900g
Figure2.1.1 NVP-903 Front Panel
NVP-903 Front Panel consists of an E Ink screen and 3 indicators: Power, Data and Stream.
Ø E Ink: Displays device basic info.
The info in E Ink will not be vanished after powered down.
n Work Mode: Current device work mode: NVP-903-E (Encoder Mode) or NVP-903-D
(Decoder Mode)
n SSID: Device serial number / SSID of NVP-903 internal hot-spot(AP)
n Password: Password of NVP-903 internal hot-spot(AP)
n Stream IP: Device IP address for streaming and web control
n Indicators: Displays current running status
n Power: [Blue] Device is powered up now
n Data: [Green] Device recognizes the input source successfully. [Red] Device does not
recognize the input source now
n Stream: [Green] Device is connected to target server/decoder and pushing/pulling
stream to it; [Red] Device is not pushing/pulling stream to target server/decoder.
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2.1.2 NVP-903-R1
1RU Frame Structure: 428.0 x 42.0 x 350.0mm4.0kg
Figure2.1.2 NVP-903-R1 Front Panel
NVP-903-R1 Front Panel consists of an E Ink screen and 3 indicators: Power, Data and Stream.
n E Ink: Displays device basic info. The info in E Ink will not be vanished after powered down.
n Work Mode: Current device work mode: NVP-903-R1-E (Encoder Mode) or NVP-903-R1-D
(Decoder Mode)
n SSID: Device serial number / SSID of NVP-903-R1 internal hot-spot(AP)
n Password: Password of NVP-903-R1 internal hot-spot(AP)
n Stream IP: Device IP address for streaming and web control
n Indicators: Displays current running status
n Power: [Blue] Device is powered up now
n Data: [Green] Device recognizes the input source successfully. [Red] Device does not
recognize the input source now
n Stream: [Green] Device is connected to target server/decoder and pushing/pulling stream to
it; [Red] Device is not pushing/pulling stream to target server/decoder.
Tips:
If Data indicators keep red when you have plugged in the video source, check
video/audio input settings via web control. Make sure the video/audio type in input setting and
the video source type to be the same.
Tips:
If Data indicators keep red when you have plugged in the video source, check
video/audio input setting via web control. Make sure the video/audio type in input setting
and the video source type to be the same.
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2.1.3 NVP-903-R2
1RU Frame Structure: 428.0 x 42.0 x 350.0mm4.0kg
Figure 2.1.3 NVP-903-R2 Front Panel
NVP-903-R2 Two encoder information is displayed on the same E Ink screen; each corresponds
to three indicator light.
n E Ink: Displays device basic info. The info in E Ink will not be vanished after powered
down.
n CH1-TYPE: First encoder current work mode: NVP-903-R-E (Encoder Mode) or NVP-
903-R-D (Decoder Mode)
n CH2-TYPE: Second encoder current work mode: NVP-903-R-E (Encoder Mode) or
NVP-903-R-D (Decoder Mode)
n CH1-IP: IP address for the first encoder
n CH2-IP: IP address for the second encoder
n Indicators: Displays current running status
n Power: [Blue] Device is powered up now
n Data: [Green] Device recognizes the input source successfully. [Red] Device does
not recognize the input source now
n Stream: [Green] Device is connected to target server/decoder and pushing/pulling
stream to it; [Red] Device is not pushing/pulling stream to target server/decoder.
Tips:
If Data indicators keep red when you have plugged in the video source, check
video/audio input setting via web control. Make sure the video/audio type in input setting
and the video source type to be the same.
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2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 NVP-903
Figure2.2.1 NVP-903 Rear Panel
NVP-903 Rear Panel consists of power interface, video/audio interface, network interface and SD
card slot.
n Power: Connect NVP-903 power adapter to power up the device
n SDI:
n Encoder Mode: HD/SD-SDI video/audio source input
n Video:
n Encoder Mode: Analog video source input
n Audio (L&R):
n Encoder Mode: Analog audio source input
n HDMI IN:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source input
n HDMI OUT:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source loop-out
n Decoder Mode: HDMI video/audio output
n ETH: Network interface for streaming and device web control
n USB: USB2.0 for Wi-Fi dongle function (In developing)
n SD Card: Insert SD card for video recording (In developing)
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2.2.2 NVP-903-R1
Figure2.2 NVP-903-R1 Rear Panel
NVP-903-R1 Rear Panel consists of power interface, video/audio interface, network interface and
SD card slot.
n Power: Connect NVP-903-R1 power line to power up the device
n SDI:
n Encoder Mode: HD/SD-SDI video/audio source input
n Video:
n Encoder Mode: Analog video source input
n Audio (L&R):
n Encoder Mode: Analog audio source input
n HDMI IN:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source input
n HDMI OUT:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source loop-out
n Decoder Mode: HDMI video/audio output
n ETH: Network interface for streaming and device web control
n USB: USB2.0 for Wi-Fi dongle function (In developing)
n SD Card: Insert SD card for video recording (In developing)
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2.2.3 NVP-903-R2
Figure2.2.3 NVP-903 Rear Panel
NVP-903-R2 Two encoder each correspondent to power interface, video/audio interface, network
interface and SD card slot.
n Power: Connect NVP-903-R2 power adapter to power up the device
n SDI:
n Encoder Mode: HD/SD-SDI video/audio source input (Decoder mode can not output
HD/SD-SDI video/audio source)
n Video:
n Encoder Mode: Analog video source input
n Audio (L&R):
n Encoder Mode: Analog audio source input
n HDMI IN:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source input
n HDMI OUT:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source loop-out
n Decoder Mode: HDMI video/audio output
n ETH: Network interface for streaming and device web control
n USB: USB2.0 for Wi-Fi dongle function (In developing)
n SD Card: Insert SD card for video recording
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3 Web Control [Encoder Mode]
3.1 Log In
NVP-903 series support PC web control via Ethernet port, it also supports PC/Smartphone/Pad
wireless web control via NVP-903 internal hotspot.
NVP-903-R2 has two encoders, each needs to be carried out on the website login and setting
separately. Refer to the IP address display on the front panel E Ink screen to login and set up
individually.
3.1.1 Log in via Ethernet
1) Prepare a computer with Ethernet port and Internet web browser.
2) Connect your PC to the NVP-903 ETH port via Ethernet.
3) Configure computer IP address, make sure that NVP-903 and the computer IP are in the
same network segment
4) Input the device IP address in the web browser, it will displays the Log in page, as follows:
(Default IP Address: 202.0.0.138)
Figure3.1 Log in
5) Type in the Account and Password to login.
(Default Account: admin; Default Password: admin)
3.1.2 Log in via Wi-Fi
1) Prepare a PC/Pad/Smartphone with Wi-Fi function and Internet web browser.
2) Search Wi-Fi SSID of NVP-903 internal hotspot(AP) and connect your PC/Pad/Smartphone
to it. (Default AP Password: 87654321)
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3) Input the device IP address in the web browser, it will displays the Log in page, as in Figure
3.1
4) Type in the Account and Password to login.
(Default Account: admin; Default Password: admin)
3.2 Configuration
Click Configuration in main menu to enter the basic setting page, as follows:
Figure3.2 Configuration
In Configuration page, users can configure basic settings of video/audio source, transport
protocol and device IP setting.
TIPS;
SSID of NVP-903 internal hotspot (AP) will be displayed in the E-Ink of device
front panel.
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Click Apply to save the configuration.
3.2.1 Interface
Select the video/audio source type to encode and the transport protocol for streaming.
Figure3.3 Interface
Ø Video:
n Video Input: Video type of video source setting
n Active: Video source status.ON: Device has recognized this type of
video source; OFF: Device has not recognized this type of video source
n Input Format: Format of video input source.
Ø Audio:
n Audio Input: Audio type of audio source setting
n Active: Audio source status. ON: Device has recognized this type of audio source; OFF:
Device has not recognized this type of audio source
n Sample Freq(HZ): Sampling rate of audio input source.
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Table3-1 Interface
Menu Name
Range
Interface
Video Input Source
SDI
HDMI
CVBS
ColorBar (Internal Source)
BlackField (Internal Source)
Audio Input Source
SDI-Ch1/2
SDI-Ch3/4
SDI-Ch5/6
SDI-Ch7/8
HDMI
Analog
1KHz (Internal Source)
Silence (Internal Source)
Transport Protocol
R2TP
R2TP-S
UDP
HTTP (TS over HTTP)
RTMP (RTMP Push)
3.2.2 Streams
NVP-903 support 1 channel video/audio source input with 3 channel encoding streams output. The
encoding streams can be configured with different target address.
Ø Transport Protocol: Current transport protocol for 3 encoding streams
n Transmitting: NVP-903-R2 is transmitting the stream to target device now, and it will display
realtime transmitting bit rate
n Connecting: NVP-903-R2 is trying to connect to target device now
n Disconnected: NVP-903-R2 does not transmit the stream to target device.
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Click Transmitting the real time stream graph will pop up as the
picture shown below:
Figure3.4 Real time Stream graph
1) UDP
Figure3.5 UDP
n Enable: Enable current encoding streams to transmit. ON: Enable the transmitting;
OFF: Disable the transmitting
n Port: Transport port for UDP transmission. Range: 1024~65535
n IP Address: IP address of target device to receive UDP streams.
2) HTTP (TS over HTTP)
Figure3.6 HTTP
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For HTTP transmission, NVP-903 series will generate a stream URL for each encoding channel (e.g.
http://202.0.0.139:50101/channel1.ts). Configure target decoder/server with this stream URL to pull
the stream for NVP-903.
3) RTMP
Figure3.7 RTMP
For RTMP transmission, the stream URL is generated by target RTMP streaming server.
Configure NVP-903 with this stream URL to push the stream to RTMP streaming server.
n Enable: Enable current encoding streams to transmit. ON: Enable the transmitting;
OFF: Disable the transmitting
n Port: Transport port for RTMP transmission. Default: 1935
n IP Address: IP address of target RTMP streaming server
n Application: The Application info in the stream URL
n Stream: The Stream ID in the stream URL
4) R2TP
Figure3.8 R2TP
n Enable: Enable current encoding streams to transmit. ON: Enable the transmitting;
OFF: Disable the transmitting
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n Port: Transport port for R2TP transmission. Range: 1024~65535. Please make sure
R2TP port of NVP-903 and target decoder device to be the same.
n IP Address: IP address of target decoder device.
5) R2TP-S
Figure3.9 R2TP-S
n Enable: Enable current encoding streams to transmit. ON: Enable the transmitting;
OFF: Disable the transmitting
n Port: Transport port for R2TP-S transmission. The R2TP-S port is provided by target
R2TP Relay Server
n IP Address: IP address of target R2TP Relay Server
n ID: Transport ID for R2TP-S transmission. The transport ID is provided by target R2TP
Relay Server
Tips:
R2TP is the proprietary transport protocol of Caton Technology. For R2TP
transmission, please make sure the decoder device support R2TP protocol.
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3.2.3 Encoder Setting
Figure3.10 Encoder Setting
In the encoder setting page, user can configure the encode settings of 3 encoding streams
separately.
Click Channel1/Channel2/Channel3 column to select the encoding channel.
Click Apply to save the configuration.
Table 3-2 Encoder Setting
Menu Name

Advance
Video Compress Profile
High
Main
Baseline
Video Compress Level
1.1/1.3/2.0/2.1/2.2/2.3/3.0/3.1/3.2/4.0/4.1/4.2
Video GOP
IP
IBBP
Video Bitrate Mode
CBR
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VBR
Video Encode Format
PAL
1920*1080P (Only Channel1)
1920*1080P_25Hz
1920*1080I
1440*1080P
1440*1080I
960*1080I
1280*720P
1280*720P_25Hz
720*576P
720*576I
720*576P_25Hz
640*360P
352*288P
NTSC
1920*1080P (Only Channel1)
1920*1080P_29.97Hz
1920*1080I
1440*1080P
1440*1080I
960*1080I
1280*720P
1280*720P_29.97Hz
720*480P
720*480I
720*480P_29.97Hz
640*360P
352*240P
Video Bitrate (Kbps)
CBR
HD: 650-8000Kbps
SD: 300-8000Kbps
VBR
HD: 650-4000Kbps
SD: 300-4000Kbps
Audio Compress STD
AAC-LC
AAC-HE
MPEG1-Layer2
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Audio Track
Stereo
Monaural
DualMono
Audio Bitrate (Kbps)
AAC-LC
96
128
192
256
384
512
AAC-HE
48
64
MPEG1-Layer2
128
192
256
For OSD setting, please refer to Chapter 3.4 OSD in this manual.
Tips:
1. For Video Encoder Format, Channel 1 support up to
1920*1080P_59.94/50Hz, Channel 2 & Channel 3 support up to
1920*1080P_29.97/25Hz.
2. NVP-903 support encoding format up-scaler and down-scaler, however it
cannot transform the frequency between PAL and NTSC.
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