Kiloview Ndi e series User manual

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E Series NDI®Video Encoder

USER MANUAL

Changsha KILOVIEW Electronics CO.,LTD.

E Series NDI Encoder·User Manual

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E Series NDI Encoder·User Manual 
CONTENTS 
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................................1
1 ADVANTAGES....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 PARAMETERS....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
OPERATION GUIDANCE ...............................................................................................................................................3
PACKING LIST AND INTERFACE DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................4
1 PACKING LIST ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 INTERFACE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
3 SIGNAL INDICATOR .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION...........................................................................................................................6
1 POWER CONNECTION................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2 VIDEO SIGNAL CONNECTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
3 NETWORK CONNECTION............................................................................................................................................................ 6
LOGIN AND NETWORK CONFIGURATION...............................................................................................................7
1 LOGIN TO THE DEVICE THROUGH ETHERNET................................................................................................................................... 7
2 NETWORK CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................................................ 8
3 CONVENIENT MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 9
4 ANDROID APP ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10 
NDI DISCOVER AND CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................12 
1 NDI|HX DRIVER INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................ 12 
2 NDI DISCOVER AND CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................... 13 
3 MODIFY NDI DEVICE NAME AND CHANNEL NAME ............................................................................................................. 14 
4 MODIFYING NDI BIT RATE ................................................................................................................................................ 14 
5 DISCOVERY SERVICE ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 
PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................................16 
1 DASHBOARD ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16 
2 BASIC SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................. 17 
3 CHANGE WEB LOGIN PASSWORD ...................................................................................................................................... 17 
3.1 Location and time ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 
3.2 Restore factory settings ............................................................................................................................................. 19 
3.3 Firmware upgrading .................................................................................................................................................. 19 
4 VIDEO&AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................................................... 20 
4.1 Video source choice and adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 20 
4.2 Video preprocessing................................................................................................................................................... 20 
4.3 Audio signal source.................................................................................................................................................... 22 
5 ENCODING & STEAM ......................................................................................................................................................... 23 
5.1 Audio encoding parameter setting............................................................................................................................. 23 
5.2 Encoding and stream settings.................................................................................................................................... 24 
5.3 Streaming media service............................................................................................................................................ 26 

                                        
 
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6 LOCAL RECORDING ............................................................................................................................................................ 33 
7 NETWORK STORAGE（NAS）.......................................................................................................................................... 37 
8 TEXT/ IMAGE/TIME OVERLAY ............................................................................................................................................ 39 
8.1 Overlay Image Management...................................................................................................................................... 39 
8.2 Overlay function ........................................................................................................................................................ 40 
9 SERVICE CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................................................. 42 
9.1 Web Service Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 42 
9.2 Onvif Service Configuration ....................................................................................................................................... 42 
9.3 Telnet Service Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 42 
10 SERIAL PORTS AND PTZ................................................................................................................................................... 43 
10.1 Serial Ports.............................................................................................................................................................. 43 
10.2 PTZ Setting .............................................................................................................................................................. 43 
10.3 Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................................... 44 
11 QUICK RESET AND REBOOT ............................................................................................................................................. 44 
11.1 Quick Reset .............................................................................................................................................................. 44 
11.2 Reboot...................................................................................................................................................................... 44 
12 LOGS AND DEBUG............................................................................................................................................................ 44 
13 PRESET CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 45 
 

E Series NDI Encoder·User Manual

1Product introduction

E series NDI video encoder is a professional device designed for NDI video production field. It

compresses and encodes SDI or HDMI video source into NDI stream, transmit video via wired for any

compatible systems, device and software on your network.

1.1 Advantages

⚫High bandwidth adaptability, makes it possible to transmit high- definition, low-latency,

non-padding image under low bit network.

With branded chips solution together with video dynamic noise reduction and image enhancement

technology, it can realize good encoding image under low bit transmission. Good video image can be

achieved at 1Mbps@720p, 1.5Mbps@1080p network.

Advanced video buffering technology and FEC technology ensures video encoding low delay and stable

and smooth transmission.

Adjustable bit rate from 64kbit/s～40Mbit/s.

⚫Authorized by NewTek, compatible with other NDI® hardware and software products

Available as sources for other NDI compatible systems and software, no cables everywhere anymore.

Ultra low-latency, mutual identification and communication of multiple data streams.

Smart connection, discovered and connected by other NDI devices automatically

⚫Powerful encoding function, dual stream output, customized graphic overlay, voice intercom,

local recording

Wide adjustable code rate (64kbit/s to 40Mbit/s).

Dual stream output, the main code rate up to 1080p60Hz, and the sub-stream supports 720p60Hz video

encoding.

Capable with customized text and image overlay function, which can be at any position on the screen.

With SD/TF card slot, it supports local recording, and supports NAS network storage.

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1.2 Parameters

Model No.

E1-NDI.E2-NDI

Input

SDI（E1-NDI）.HDMI（E2-NDI）

Network Support

RJ-45 Ethernet

Media transmission

protocols

NDI-HX/RTMP/TS over UDP/HLS/SRT

Video resolution

Up to 1080P60Hz：1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30; 1080p50/59.94/60;

1080i50/59.94/60;

720p23.98/24/25/29.97/30; 720p50/59.94/60

Video encoding

H.264/ AVC High/ Main/ Baseline profile (up to Level 5.3) ; Motion-JPEG ;

NDI HX

Audio encoding

AAC/G.711

Latency

End-to-end by cable is about 150 ms

Image and text overlay

Custom text, image overlay function, can be superimposed to any position on

the screen

Recording

Micro SD/TF card , local recording,NAS network storage

Management

Web/Android APP

Power

supply/Consumption

DC 12V 1A / 4W

Size/ Weight

125*89*28mm/380g

Working temperature

-20℃~60℃

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2Operation guidance

⚫Installation and connection of the device

Connect the power and video input source correctly, power on the device.

⚫Network Connection and Configuration

The simplest way is that the encoder accesses the network via Ethernet, and the device automatically gets

an IP address from the network. Without any settings for the device, the encoder can be automatically

found and pulled by other NDI devices in the network.

If you want to set up the network manually, you can use the device failsafe IP address (192.168.1.168) to

⚫NDI Pulling stream

NDI has the function of automatic discovery. After the encoder is normally connected to the network,

other NDI-supporting tools (such as Newtek studio monitor, OBS, vMix) can be used to automatically

discover the encoder and pull its NDI video stream directly.

⚫Other streaming service

If necessary, you can also configure the device to push video streams such as RTMP, RTMPS,UDP, HLS,

SRT,etc..

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3Packing list and interface description

3.1 Packing list

Please check the parts and accessories you received are exactly

Name

Unit

Quantity

Note

NDI® Encoder

SET

E1-NDI:SDI Input; E2-NDI: HDMI Input

DC12V/1A power adaptor

PCS

USB Tally

PCS

Quick start guide

PCS

Certificate/Warranty card

PCS

3.2 Interface description

1.Power 2.Mini USB 3.Audio out 4.Audio in

5.SDI IN/ HDMI LOOP 6.SDI LOOP/HDMI IN 7.Ethernet 8.Indicator

9.USB extend 10.TF card 11.Power Switch 12.Reset

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3.3 Signal indicator

Name

color

Status

Description

Power

Red

Always on

Power supply is connected

Off

Power supply is not connected

Signal

Green

Always on

SDI/HDMI signal is connected

Flashing

Restore device to factory settings

Off

SDI/HDMI signal is not connected

Run

Green

Always on

Device is starting

Flashing

Working

Off

Working abnormal/not started

This unit supports Tally indication from any NDI switching device by connecting the external Tally

device that comes in the package with the USB port of the encoder.

When the NDI source is output to NDI receivers such as VMIX, TriCaster, etc. and when switch to

Program or Preview, the encoder receives the notification and changes the color on the "Tally" device, as

shown in the figure below:

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4Installation and connection

4.1 Power connection

Using the power adapter (DC 12v) to connect to the power connector of the device. After connected,

turn on the power switch (Interface No.12) on the device. After the device is powered on, it starts

working

Note: Please use the standard power adapter provided. Using other unqualified power

supplies may damage the device.

4.2 Video signal connection

Connect the SDI/HDMI signal from a source (such as a camera) to the input port of the device through a

cable,make sure the connection is tightened.

4.3 Network connection

Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port of the device, and connect the other end to the network

switch or directly to the network port of the computer.

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5Login and network configuration

5.1 Login to the device through Ethernet

First connect the Ethernet port of the NDI encoder and the computer to the same switch, or connect the

encoder directly to the computer network port. Then configure the encoder and computer to the same

network segment so that the computer can access to the web page of the encoder.

The default management IP address of the encoder is 192.168.1.168（This is the failsafe address of the

device. Generally, do not modify this IP address.）. If the IP address of the computer is not in the network

segment of 192.168.1.*, please set the IP address of the computer network port to 192.168.1.*.

Open the WEB browser, directly input the encoder's IP address (default is 192.168.1.168) or the URL

http://192.168.1.168 and press Enter to open the login interface. After opening the page, an authentication

dialog will pop up, please fill in the username and password, the default username is admin, the default

password is admin, and then click "Login".

Note: Due to the browser compatibility issues, it may cause the web page display abnormal, it is

recommended to use Chrome and Firefox.

After login, the encoding and function parameters can be set on the encoder management web page. The

page is shown as below:

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5.2 Network configuration

The Ethernet port can be configured with an IP address and default setting is DHCP . It will

automatically get a complete IP address,Netmask, Gateway and DNS according to this LAN.

Click "Network & Service Settings", click "Network Manager" to enter the following interface, you can

see the IP address with Ethernet.

In addition to the way of DHCP , the encoder also supports manual IP assignment. To change the IP of

the wired network, click “Configure” button in the Ethernet to enter the interface for configuring the IP.

There are two ways to get the address, one is DHCP, and the other is to manual. To use DHCP to

automatically obtain IP, you must first ensure that the router or switch has enabled the DHCP service.

This method is simple and convenient, but the IP obtained by DHCP changes continuously, and you

cannot directly know what IP address the encoder gets. To use manual, you need to enter a fixed IP to the

encoder, and this IP address is fixed as long as the encoder does not restore the factory settings, this

method is more stable. Therefore, the two methods have their own advantages, and can be selected

accordingly.

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After Ethernet is configured correctly, you can see that the connection status is “Internet reachable” and

the Internet connection is the default Ethernet port on the Dashboard.

Note: Because the device writes the configuration file to the system regularly for saving, the device

can not power off immediately after the IP address is manually configured or modified, otherwise the

IP address may be lost. If you want the IP address configuration to be saved immediately, you can

restart the device once on the WEB page.

5.3 Convenient management functions

The "Local Link" is configured with a dedicated IP address on Ethernet (This is the failsafe IP address of

the Ethernet port.Generally, do not modify this IP address.) . In this way, even if you forget the IP settings

of the Ethernet, or if the IP cannot be learned because DHCP gets the address, you can still connect and

access the device through the configured private IP address.

"Local Link" is to bind the encoder to a separate IP address, this IP address does not affect the use of

other network cards, in special cases, it can play a role to manage encoder, this address can be manually

changed, the default address is 192.168.1.168.

Note: When accessing the device through a convenient managed IP address, your computer must

have an IP address on the same network segment.

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5.4 Android APP

⚫Please download the Android APP from

Kiloview website,then install it.

（http://www.kiloview.com/companyfile/shi-pin-

bian-ma-qi-Android-APP-45.html）

⚫Connect the phone to the same network

segment of the WIFI that the device connects.

(You can share the hotpots while using P and

G series encoder) .Open the APP and search

the connected devices under the same

network segment automatically in the device

list.

⚫The device information shown in the list

includes device interface information, device

serial number, device IP address, etc.

⚫Click the device from the device list to enter

into management page.

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⚫On the configuration page, it shows video

source image on the area of ① to monitor

whether video source is normal. This image

stream is refreshed in three seconds.

⚫Click②for main stream configuration .

⚫Click③for audio encoding configuration .

⚫Click“Pushing”for stream service

configuration .

⚫Click “Video Clipping” for video clipping

function.

⚫Click “OSD watermark” for image overlay

function configuration. APP only supports

text and time overlay configuration, image

overlay is configured on Web page .

⚫Click “Network” for network configuration .

⚫Click “Signal Source” for audio and video

source choice page .

⚫“Setting”are used for quick reset, device

reboot, restoring factory settings and device

name modifications.

Click and enter into device information

page.

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6NDI discover and configuration

E series NDI video encoder is a professional video encoding device for NDI video production. It can

compress SDI or HDMI video source coding into NDI protocol stream and transmit video through wired

network for any compatible system, device or software in the network.

It features NDI|HX 1 and NDI|HX 2, and support for switched on or off in settings.

Notice: When NDI encoder selects NDI|HX2 output, the encoder can support RTSP protocol

transmission at the same time.

6.1 NDI|HX Driver Installation

At present, the encoder uses a compressed NewTek NDI|HX technology. Before using other tools to

connect, you need to download and install the NDI|HX driver from the NEWTEK website

(https://www.newtek.com/ndi/tools ), NDI Tools contains the following:

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6.2 NDI discover and connection

Note: NDI discover is realized via multicast, so it is required to put NDI encoder and other NDI

devices in the same subnet, and configured with the IP address of the same subnet and can

communicate with each other (can be obtained automatically). Otherwise, the NDI encoder cannot be

automatically discovered.

When the device configured with network and NDI|HX driver installed on the PC side, other

NDI-enabled tools of the same subnet can discover the encoder automatically. Currently the tools that

support the NDI protocol are widely. The following is an example of how to automatically discover and

pull NDI video streams by using NewTek studio monitor and VMIX.

⚫Open NewTek studio monitor software, click the icon in the upper left corner to display the list of

device names that have been discovered. The device list will be displayed according to different

channel names. Select the device you want to connect, and then you can pull the current video stream

of the encoder.

Note: After opening the selected video of the encoder by Studio Monitor, click in the lower

right corner of the player to open the Web page of the encoder directly, which is convenient for the

management of the encoder.

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⚫Open vMIX software, click “add input” of the left corner, select “more”, which shows it can add

various sources. Click “NDI/desktop capture”, it shows NDI devices list. According to device names

and channel names, you could select the device you want to add, then click “OK”, the video source

will be added into vMIX play source list.

6.3 Modify NDI device name and channel name

When there are multiple NDI encoders in the same network, and the default device and channel names

are the same, it is required to modify device name and channel name to identify different devices. At the

same time, you can set more NDI groups, and the default is “public group”. If set different groups, the

receiving devices must be in the same group to discover NDI flows.

6.4 Modifying NDI Bit Rate

On the dashboard, click SET at H.264 Main Stream to set the bit rate, which is also the bit rate of NDI

stream.

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6.5 Discovery service

NDI discovery server can replace NDI auto discovery with server. All NDI sources are registered with

server in a centralized way, and the receiving end obtains NDI source from the server. Through this, the

device can also send the output video stream to the receiving end of the cross-network segment.

First, download and install the NDI SDK on a Windows computer at the receiving end. After installation,

run bin/ utilities/x64/NDI discovery Service.exe.

NDI encoder configures the receiving IP address in the discovery server, and NDI will be registered with

the server. It is recommended that the receiving address should be configured as a static IP address to

prevent the loss of NDI connection due to IP reallocation.

Install NDI tools on the receiving end and open “NDI access manager”. Click to enter the "advanced",

cancel the "multicast sending enabled" function, select "Use discovery server", and set the "Server IP"

address to the IP address of your computer that enables the discovery server function. After configured,

the receiving end can discover the NDI stream registered with the server.

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Note: after this function is enabled, the mDNS auto discovery function is invalid. The stream of

the decoder can only be sent to the specified server, and the receiver end must register with the same

discovery server to pull the NDI stream.

7Parameters configuration

7.1 Dashboard

“Dashboard” is an overview of the current running status of the device and the status of audio and video

streams. Users can click the “Refresh” button to refresh in real time, which can greatly help the encoder

setting and troubleshooting.

⚫System

Click “Basic Setting”, users can know information including “device start time”, “persistent time”,

“system spaces”, “data spaces”, “network status” and “connectivity” of the device, and go for “Ping”

testing. If users need to push to Internet platforms, network status should be “Internet reachable”, or it

cannot push streams.

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