Leightronix Incodex Vier User manual

Firewall Considerations
Configure your network using the specifications below to ensure the IncodeX Vier can communicate outside of it.
Support
PRODUCT QUICK GUIDE
Hardware Setup | Network Configuration | Interface Instructions | VieBit®Login
IncodeX Vier and VieBit are registered trademarks of
LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
At LEIGHTRONIX, every customer of our standard
product line receives technical support at no extra
charge. There are no service contracts, no annual
renewals, no allowances, no deductibles, and no
exclusions.
In addition to a 5 year hardware warranty, benets
include access to:
• Priority toll-free telephone support
• Email support
• Online support, desktop to desktop via Webex®
• Software updates
• Firmware updates
• Assistance with updates
4VieBit Login
Logging In to VieBit
Your VieBit account hostname can be found on the front display of the IncodeX Vier. Enter the hostname into the address
bar of a web browser, and do the following:
The VieBit streaming account includes a custom website displaying live and video-on-demand streams from the
IncodeX Vier. Follow these steps to set up video streams:
To access VieBit Site Administration click Login in the top right corner of your homepage and enter your login
information.
To log in, refer to the Welcome to VieBit
email message for username and password
information. From there, click Site
Administration in the drop-down menu
under your username.
To access your live streaming settings, click
the Live Streams tab. A separate panel will
be displayed for each encoder associated
with your VieBit live account.
Click the edit button [ ] to provide a
stream name, description, and poster, and
then click the save button [ ].
To access video-on-demand streaming settings, click
the VOD File Management tab. All video les available
for publishing on VieBit VOD will be listed on this page.
Clicking on a le will allow you to add metadata,
change in and out points, and provide other details
prior to clicking the publish button [ ].
4.a
4.b 4.c
Looking for rmware/software or additional documentation? Go
to www.leightronix.com/support.html to download important
updates and full product manuals.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Function Destination Port(s) Network Traffic
DNS (name translation)
69.16.207.66
53 DNS/UDP50.28.90.117
50.28.102.87
Conguration sync/
subscription validation license.leightronix.com 80 HTTP/TCP
Time sync time.leightronix.com 123 NTP/UDP
VieBit live streaming Origin server* Origin port** UDP
Video-on-demand VieBit video-on-demand
server***
20, 21 FTP/TCP
80 HTTP/TCP
Live point-to-point/
multicast streaming
Decoder or multicast IP
address
8888
(default) UDP
Scheduled broadcast LEIGHTRONIX video server****
20, 21 FTP/TCP
23 TELNET/
TCP
FTP server User specied
FTP server 20, 21 FTP/TCP
* Check the VieBit Live Streams page and click Info for the origin server information.
** Check the VieBit Live Streams page and click Info for the origin port information.
*** Check the IncodeX Vier’s system page for the VieBit video-on-demand server IP address.
**** The LEIGHTRONIX video server’s IP address information can be obtained from the server’s front panel.
END-TO-END Solutions for
Broadcast & Streaming
LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
1125 N Cedar Rd | Mason, MI 48854
Phone: [phone] or [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.leightronix.com
06/07/18
© 2018 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. All rights reserved.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

1
2
Connect the video source to SDI 1 IN / Composite IN.
If using analog audio, connect the analog audio source to audio inputs Rand L.
Using the included Ethernet cable, connect the IncodeX Vier Ethernet port directly to a cable or DSL modem, or to
a 100/1000 switch on your network. NOTE: For optimal performance, use a dedicated, broadband internet business
connection with the IncodeX Vier.
Connect the included power cable into the power cord receptacle on the IncodeX Vier, and plug the other end into
a MAINS AC power source. NOTE: Use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with the IncodeX Vier is strongly
recommended.
Press 1on the power switch to power on the IncodeX Vier.
• Press and hold the red X button [ ] on the front panel for approximately six (6) seconds until the front panel
display reads SHUTTING DOWN NOW.
• After approximately three (3) seconds, REMOVE POWER WHEN LCD IS OFF will appear on the front panel
display. At this point, all streams will be stopped and the operating system will shut down, indicated by the
dimming of the front panel display. Remove power from the system by pressing 0on the power switch.
Network
Hardware Setup
How to Properly Shutdown Your IncodeX Vier
1.a
1.b
1.d
1.e
Manual Network Configuration
Follow the steps below to manually congure the
IncodeX Vier’s network settings:
• Press up/down[ ] until you arrive at IP Address.
• Press right [ ] and then enter the default front panel
password of RRRRR by pressing right ve (5) times.
• Use the arrow keys [ ] (right/left to move cursor,
up/down to cycle through digits) to enter the IP address.
Press the green check mark button [ ] to save. NOTE:
Disregard reboot warnings until all network settings have
been entered.
• Repeat the above steps for subnet mask and gateway
network settings.
• Reboot by pressing and holding down the green check
mark button [ ] for approximately six (6) seconds until the
screen displays REBOOTING NOW.
Automatic Network Configuration
Enabling DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol)
will automatically congure the IncodeX Vier with an
IP, subnet mask, and gateway from your network’s
DHCP server, if available. Follow the steps below:
• Press up/down [ ] until you arrive at DHCP.
• Press right [ ] and enter the default front panel
password of RRRRR by pressing right ve (5) times.
• Press up/down [ ] and select ON. Press the green
check mark button [ ] to save.
• Reboot by pressing and holding down the green check
mark button [ ] for approximately six (6) seconds until
the screen displays REBOOTING NOW.
See Back of This Guide for Firewall Considerations
To configure the IncodeX Vier in accordance with your network requirements, choose either manual or
automatic network configuration based on the instructions below.
1.c
3
Logging In to the IncodeX Vier
• Open a web browser and enter the IncodeX Vier’s IP address into the address bar, then press Enter on the keyboard.
• Enter admin in the username eld and the last six characters of the MAC address (excluding colons), found on the IncodeX Vier’s front panel display, for the default password.
System
• Time Zone Settings — Choose the desired time zone and click Save Time to save your selection.
• Change User Interface Password — Enter the default password, and then enter a new password for the admin user twice; click Save New Password to save. Click the browser’s refresh
button to re-login.
• Change Front Panel Password — Click any of the four arrow buttons [ ] ve (5) times in any combination and click Save New Password.
• Auto Refresh — Enabling this option will automatically refresh stream status, transfer queue, and hard drive space among other
components. The auto refresh rate slows while inactive and eventually stops altogether until further activity is detected.
File Manager
• Refer to this tab for information pertaining to hard drive space and local le management.
Dashboard
Interface Instructions
4
Video-on-Demand Settings Scheduled Broadcast Settings
2
• Under File Name, enter up to 36 characters before the extension (no spaces) for the le’s name.
• Enable Auto Transfer to automatically upload video-on-demand (VOD) les to VieBit, scheduled broadcast les to a LEIGHTRONIX video server, or les to a user-specied FTP
server while recording. NOTE: Alternatively, use the File Manager page to manually upload VOD or scheduled broadcast les to VieBit or a user-specied FTP server.
• Click Test FTP Settings to verify connectivity between the IncodeX Vier and a LEIGHTRONIX video server, VieBit servers, or a user-specied FTP server.
• Enable Auto Delete to delete local les after a successful transfer.
• Use the Timer Action function to either stop the recording or restart a live stream/point-to-point broadcast (without VOD/scheduled broadcast le creation) at the end of a user-specied period of time.
• Adjust the File Overwrite settings to specify what les (if any) will be overwritten as well as the naming scheme to be used.
3
Live Streaming Settings Live Point-to-Point Settings
1
• Settings automatically congured by VieBit. • Set UDP Address and UDP Port to the destination of the desired decoder unit.
Create presets for input and encoder settings to quickly and easily recall previous
configurations.
• Video Bitrate
Use the slider control to select a
video bitrate that maintains the
IncodeX Vier’s incoming video
quality at the selected resolution.
• Audio Bitrate
Select a desired audio bitrate
for the IncodeX Vier’s incoming
audio signal.
• Encoder Resolution
Choose a desired resolution for the
video output.
• H.264 Profile
-Baseline
Suitable for legacy mobile
device viewing.
-Main
Offers a good balance between
video quality and mobile device
viewing compatibility.
-High
Offers the highest video quality.
Suitable for desktop and over-
the-top (OTT) content viewing.
Some mobile devices will have
trouble viewing content.
Video Encoder Settings
• After settings have been congured, start, stop, or restart any process by selecting the desired output method and clicking the corresponding action button.
• In either of the Settings menus under the Dashboard tab, select the appropriate
audio and video input type.
Global InputEncoder SettingsStart/Stop/Restart

Firewall Considerations
Configure your network using the specifications below to ensure the IncodeX Vier can communicate outside of it.
Support
PRODUCT QUICK GUIDE
Hardware Setup | Network Configuration | Interface Instructions | VieBit®Login
IncodeX Vier and VieBit are registered trademarks of
LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
At LEIGHTRONIX, every customer of our standard
product line receives technical support at no extra
charge. There are no service contracts, no annual
renewals, no allowances, no deductibles, and no
exclusions.
In addition to a 5 year hardware warranty, benets
include access to:
• Priority toll-free telephone support
• Email support
• Online support, desktop to desktop via Webex®
• Software updates
• Firmware updates
• Assistance with updates
4
VieBit Login
Logging In to VieBit
Your VieBit account hostname can be found on the front display of the IncodeX Vier. Enter the hostname into the address
bar of a web browser, and do the following:
The VieBit streaming account includes a custom website displaying live and video-on-demand streams from the
IncodeX Vier. Follow these steps to set up video streams:
To access VieBit Site Administration click Login in the top right corner of your homepage and enter your login
information.
To log in, refer to the Welcome to VieBit
email message for username and password
information. From there, click Site
Administration in the drop-down menu
under your username.
To access your live streaming settings, click
the Live Streams tab. A separate panel will
be displayed for each encoder associated
with your VieBit live account.
Click the edit button [ ] to provide a
stream name, description, and poster, and
then click the save button [ ].
To access video-on-demand streaming settings, click
the VOD File Management tab. All video les available
for publishing on VieBit VOD will be listed on this page.
Clicking on a le will allow you to add metadata,
change in and out points, and provide other details
prior to clicking the publish button [ ].
4.a
4.b 4.c
Looking for rmware/software or additional documentation? Go
to www.leightronix.com/support.html to download important
updates and full product manuals.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Function Destination Port(s) Network Traffic
DNS (name translation)
69.16.207.66
53 DNS/UDP50.28.90.117
50.28.102.87
Conguration sync/
subscription validation license.leightronix.com 80 HTTP/TCP
Time sync time.leightronix.com 123 NTP/UDP
VieBit live streaming Origin server* Origin port** UDP
Video-on-demand VieBit video-on-demand
server***
20, 21 FTP/TCP
80 HTTP/TCP
Live point-to-point/
multicast streaming
Decoder or multicast IP
address
8888
(default) UDP
Scheduled broadcast LEIGHTRONIX video server****
20, 21 FTP/TCP
23 TELNET/
TCP
FTP server User specied
FTP server 20, 21 FTP/TCP
* Check the VieBit Live Streams page and click Info for the origin server information.
** Check the VieBit Live Streams page and click Info for the origin port information.
*** Check the IncodeX Vier’s system page for the VieBit video-on-demand server IP address.
**** The LEIGHTRONIX video server’s IP address information can be obtained from the server’s front panel.
END-TO-END Solutions for
Broadcast & Streaming
LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
1125 N Cedar Rd | Mason, MI 48854
Phone: [phone] or [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.leightronix.com
06/07/18
© 2018 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. All rights reserved.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

1
2
Connect the video source to SDI 1 IN / Composite IN.
If using analog audio, connect the analog audio source to audio inputs Rand L.
Using the included Ethernet cable, connect the IncodeX Vier Ethernet port directly to a cable or DSL modem, or to
a 100/1000 switch on your network. NOTE: For optimal performance, use a dedicated, broadband internet business
connection with the IncodeX Vier.
Connect the included power cable into the power cord receptacle on the IncodeX Vier, and plug the other end into
a MAINS AC power source. NOTE: Use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with the IncodeX Vier is strongly
recommended.
Press 1on the power switch to power on the IncodeX Vier.
• Press and hold the red X button [ ] on the front panel for approximately six (6) seconds until the front panel
display reads SHUTTING DOWN NOW.
• After approximately three (3) seconds, REMOVE POWER WHEN LCD IS OFF will appear on the front panel
display. At this point, all streams will be stopped and the operating system will shut down, indicated by the
dimming of the front panel display. Remove power from the system by pressing 0on the power switch.
Network
Hardware Setup
How to Properly Shutdown Your IncodeX Vier
1.a
1.b
1.d
1.e
Manual Network Configuration
Follow the steps below to manually congure the
IncodeX Vier’s network settings:
• Press up/down[ ] until you arrive at IP Address.
• Press right [ ] and then enter the default front panel
password of RRRRR by pressing right ve (5) times.
• Use the arrow keys [ ] (right/left to move cursor,
up/down to cycle through digits) to enter the IP address.
Press the green check mark button [ ] to save. NOTE:
Disregard reboot warnings until all network settings have
been entered.
• Repeat the above steps for subnet mask and gateway
network settings.
• Reboot by pressing and holding down the green check
mark button [ ] for approximately six (6) seconds until the
screen displays REBOOTING NOW.
Automatic Network Configuration
Enabling DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol)
will automatically congure the IncodeX Vier with an
IP, subnet mask, and gateway from your network’s
DHCP server, if available. Follow the steps below:
• Press up/down [ ] until you arrive at DHCP.
• Press right [ ] and enter the default front panel
password of RRRRR by pressing right ve (5) times.
• Press up/down [ ] and select ON. Press the green
check mark button [ ] to save.
• Reboot by pressing and holding down the green check
mark button [ ] for approximately six (6) seconds until
the screen displays REBOOTING NOW.
See Back of This Guide for Firewall Considerations
To configure the IncodeX Vier in accordance with your network requirements, choose either manual or
automatic network configuration based on the instructions below.
1.c
3
Logging In to the IncodeX Vier
• Open a web browser and enter the IncodeX Vier’s IP address into the address bar, then press Enter on the keyboard.
• Enter admin in the username eld and the last six characters of the MAC address (excluding colons), found on the IncodeX Vier’s front panel display, for the default password.
System
• Time Zone Settings — Choose the desired time zone and click Save Time to save your selection.
• Change User Interface Password — Enter the default password, and then enter a new password for the admin user twice; click Save New Password to save. Click the browser’s refresh
button to re-login.
• Change Front Panel Password — Click any of the four arrow buttons [ ] ve (5) times in any combination and click Save New Password.
• Auto Refresh — Enabling this option will automatically refresh stream status, transfer queue, and hard drive space among other
components. The auto refresh rate slows while inactive and eventually stops altogether until further activity is detected.
File Manager
• Refer to this tab for information pertaining to hard drive space and local le management.
Dashboard
Interface Instructions
4
Video-on-Demand Settings Scheduled Broadcast Settings
2
• Under File Name, enter up to 36 characters before the extension (no spaces) for the le’s name.
• Enable Auto Transfer to automatically upload video-on-demand (VOD) les to VieBit, scheduled broadcast les to a LEIGHTRONIX video server, or les to a user-specied FTP
server while recording. NOTE: Alternatively, use the File Manager page to manually upload VOD or scheduled broadcast les to VieBit or a user-specied FTP server.
• Click Test FTP Settings to verify connectivity between the IncodeX Vier and a LEIGHTRONIX video server, VieBit servers, or a user-specied FTP server.
• Enable Auto Delete to delete local les after a successful transfer.
• Use the Timer Action function to either stop the recording or restart a live stream/point-to-point broadcast (without VOD/scheduled broadcast le creation) at the end of a user-specied period of time.
• Adjust the File Overwrite settings to specify what les (if any) will be overwritten as well as the naming scheme to be used.
3
Live Streaming Settings Live Point-to-Point Settings
1
• Settings automatically congured by VieBit. • Set UDP Address and UDP Port to the destination of the desired decoder unit.
Create presets for input and encoder settings to quickly and easily recall previous
configurations.
• Video Bitrate
Use the slider control to select a
video bitrate that maintains the
IncodeX Vier’s incoming video
quality at the selected resolution.
• Audio Bitrate
Select a desired audio bitrate
for the IncodeX Vier’s incoming
audio signal.
• Encoder Resolution
Choose a desired resolution for the
video output.
• H.264 Profile
-Baseline
Suitable for legacy mobile
device viewing.
-Main
Offers a good balance between
video quality and mobile device
viewing compatibility.
-High
Offers the highest video quality.
Suitable for desktop and over-
the-top (OTT) content viewing.
Some mobile devices will have
trouble viewing content.
Video Encoder Settings
• After settings have been congured, start, stop, or restart any process by selecting the desired output method and clicking the corresponding action button.
• In either of the Settings menus under the Dashboard tab, select the appropriate
audio and video input type.
Global InputEncoder SettingsStart/Stop/Restart

Firewall Considerations
Configure your network using the specifications below to ensure the IncodeX Vier can communicate outside of it.
Support
PRODUCT QUICK GUIDE
Hardware Setup | Network Configuration | Interface Instructions | VieBit®Login
IncodeX Vier and VieBit are registered trademarks of
LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
At LEIGHTRONIX, every customer of our standard
product line receives technical support at no extra
charge. There are no service contracts, no annual
renewals, no allowances, no deductibles, and no
exclusions.
In addition to a 5 year hardware warranty, benets
include access to:
• Priority toll-free telephone support
• Email support
• Online support, desktop to desktop via Webex®
• Software updates
• Firmware updates
• Assistance with updates
4VieBit Login
Logging In to VieBit
Your VieBit account hostname can be found on the front display of the IncodeX Vier. Enter the hostname into the address
bar of a web browser, and do the following:
The VieBit streaming account includes a custom website displaying live and video-on-demand streams from the
IncodeX Vier. Follow these steps to set up video streams:
To access VieBit Site Administration click Login in the top right corner of your homepage and enter your login
information.
To log in, refer to the Welcome to VieBit
email message for username and password
information. From there, click Site
Administration in the drop-down menu
under your username.
To access your live streaming settings, click
the Live Streams tab. A separate panel will
be displayed for each encoder associated
with your VieBit live account.
Click the edit button [ ] to provide a
stream name, description, and poster, and
then click the save button [ ].
To access video-on-demand streaming settings, click
the VOD File Management tab. All video les available
for publishing on VieBit VOD will be listed on this page.
Clicking on a le will allow you to add metadata,
change in and out points, and provide other details
prior to clicking the publish button [ ].
4.a
4.b 4.c
Looking for rmware/software or additional documentation? Go
to www.leightronix.com/support.html to download important
updates and full product manuals.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Function Destination Port(s) Network Traffic
DNS (name translation)
69.16.207.66
53 DNS/UDP50.28.90.117
50.28.102.87
Conguration sync/
subscription validation license.leightronix.com 80 HTTP/TCP
Time sync time.leightronix.com 123 NTP/UDP
VieBit live streaming Origin server* Origin port** UDP
Video-on-demand VieBit video-on-demand
server***
20, 21 FTP/TCP
80 HTTP/TCP
Live point-to-point/
multicast streaming
Decoder or multicast IP
address
8888
(default) UDP
Scheduled broadcast LEIGHTRONIX video server****
20, 21 FTP/TCP
23 TELNET/
TCP
FTP server User specied
FTP server 20, 21 FTP/TCP
* Check the VieBit Live Streams page and click Info for the origin server information.
** Check the VieBit Live Streams page and click Info for the origin port information.
*** Check the IncodeX Vier’s system page for the VieBit video-on-demand server IP address.
**** The LEIGHTRONIX video server’s IP address information can be obtained from the server’s front panel.
END-TO-END Solutions for
Broadcast & Streaming
LEIGHTRONIX, INC.
1125 N Cedar Rd | Mason, MI 48854
Phone: [phone] or [phone] | Fax: [phone]
www.leightronix.com
06/07/18
© 2018 LEIGHTRONIX, INC. All rights reserved.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.