LiveU Xtender User manual

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LiveU Xtender
User Guide
Version 6.3
and 2.0
Part Number:
DOC00034

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About This Guide
This user guide describes how to use the LiveU Xtender to increase network
reception of the LiveU Live Video Uplink units to which it is connected. The
LiveU Xtender can be used with the LU70 or LU40 units.
•Chapter 1, Introducing the LiveU Xtender, page 7, introduces the
LiveU Xtender, describes the contents of its suitcase and describes the
LiveU Xtender components.
•Chapter 2, LiveU Xtender Getting Started, page 13, describes how to
set up and get started using the LiveU Xtender.
•Appendix A, Limitation of Liability and Warranty, page 29, provides
the limitations on liability and warranty.
•Appendix B, FCC Compliance Statement, page 31, provides the FCC
compliance information.
Intended Audience
This user guide is intended to be used by operators of the LiveU Live Video
Uplink LU40 and LU70. The user guide assumes that operators are familiar
with any video equipment or infrastructure to which these LU units are
connected.
Additional Documentation
•LiveU LU70 and LU40 User Guide:Each user guide describes an LU live video uplink
unit. These user guides instruct camera operators about how to use the LU unit to
broadcast live streaming video.
•LiveU LU-1000 Studio Server User Guide: Describes how to use the LU-1000 live
video server software, which enables you to receive, view and configure high-quality live
video transmitted from LU70 units in the field.
•LiveU LU2000 Server (MMH) User Manual: Describes how to use the LiveU LU2000,
which provides multiple Multi-Media Hubs (MMHs) that enable you to receive, view and
configure high-quality live video transmitted from LU units in the field.
•LiveU Center User Guide: Describes how to remotely manage and control LU units and
MMHs on an LU2000 server through a standard Internet browser.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
About This Guide.........................................................................................................1
Intended Audience.................................................................................................2
Additional Documentation....................................................................................2
Table of Figures...........................................................................................................4
Support and Contacting Information .......................................................................5
Chapter 1: Introducing the LiveU Xtender...............................................................7
Introduction......................................................................................................................7
LiveU Xtender System Architecture ......................................................................8
What’s in the Suitcase?..................................................................................................9
LiveU Xtender Components........................................................................................10
Status LEDs ......................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: LiveU Xtender Getting Started .............................................................13
Workflow Overview.......................................................................................................13
Step 1, Installing the Hardware...................................................................................14
Vehicle Rooftop Installation.................................................................................14
Tripod Installation ...................................................................................................17
Step 2, Connecting the LiveU Xtender to the LU Device ......................................18
LAN Connection.....................................................................................................18
USB Connection......................................................................................................19
Wi-Fi Connection....................................................................................................20
Step 3, Connecting the Power Source......................................................................23
Step 4, Turning On the LiveU Xtender........................................................................24
Turning Off the LiveU Xtender..............................................................................24
Step 5, Configuring the LiveU Xtender Connection Type......................................25
Step 6, Verifying the Connection...............................................................................26
Appendix A: Limitation of Liability and Warranty .................................................29
Limitation of Liability and Warranty ...........................................................................29
Appendix B: FCC Compliance Statement.............................................................31

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: LiveU Xtender.......................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2: LiveU LU and Xtender Architecture .................................................................... 8
Figure 3: LiveU Tripod Xtender............................................................................................ 10
Figure 4: LiveU Rooftop Xtender........................................................................................10
Figure 5: SIM Card Slots .......................................................................................................11
Figure 6: Status LEDs.............................................................................................................12
Figure 7: Workflow – Setting Up the LiveU Xtender......................................................... 13
Figure 8: Positioning LiveU Xtender on a Vehicle Rooftop............................................14
Figure 9: Positioning LiveU Xtender on a Vehicle Rooftop – Cable Connections.... 15
Figure 10: LiveU Xtender Space Requirements – Bottom Side.....................................15
Figure 11: Three Shark Fin Antennas..................................................................................15
Figure 12: Distance Between Antennas...........................................................................16
Figure 13: Mounting the Three Directional Antennas....................................................17
Figure 14: LiveU Xtender LAN (Ethernet) Port..................................................................18
Figure 15: LU40 and LU70 LAN (Ethernet) Ports ...............................................................18
Figure 16: LiveU Xtender USB Port......................................................................................19
Figure 17: LU70 USB Ports .....................................................................................................19
Figure 18: LiveU Xtender to Wi-Fi Access Point Connection......................................... 20
Figure 19: LU70/LU40 Connectivity.................................................................................... 21
Figure 20: Wi-Fi Client Belt ...................................................................................................22
Figure 21: Wi-Fi Client-to-LU70 USB Power Cable............................................................ 24
Figure 22: Xtender Interface Settings Window................................................................ 25
Figure 23: xTender WiFi Link.................................................................................................26
Figure 24: Remote Antenna Wi-Fi ‒Xtender....................................................................26

Support and Contacting Information
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Support and Contacting
Information
►US and International:
LiveU Inc.
2 University Plaza Drive
Suite 505
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601
USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
USA and the Americas: [e-mail]
International: [email protected]
►Technical Support:
For 24/7 support, call:
US and Latin America:
Tel: 1-(877)-88-LiveU (54838)
Email: [e-mail]
International:
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Introducing the LiveU
Xtender
This chapter introduces the LiveU Xtender, describes the contents of its
suitcase and describes the LiveU Xtender components.
Introduction
External antenna for extra-strong resiliency in extreme scenarios
The LiveU Xtender is a lightweight external antenna unit that increases
network reception and provides additional resiliency for live video transmission
in extreme scenarios, such as heavily crowded locations.
The LiveU Xtender can be mounted on a tripod or on a vehicle rooftop.
Rooftop
Tripod
Figure 1: LiveU Xtender
The LiveU Xtender adds seven additional network connections (six cellular
modems and one Wi-Fi) to LiveU’s LU professional-grade backpack and covers
all current 3G/4G LTE cellular network bands worldwide. The combined LU and
Xtender solution supports up to 15 network connections. The LiveU Xtender
can service all the LU units in its vicinity, one at a time.

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The LiveU Xtender enables a revolutionary mobile newsgathering (MNG)
vehicle with satellite-like reliability, faster setup time and lower overheads
than traditional SNG trucks.
The LiveU Xtender can connect to the LU40 and LU70 units using any of the
following options:
•LAN (for a direct connection between the LiveU Xtender and the LU
device).
•USB (for direct connection to the LU70).
•Wi-Fi (for a remote connection). A Wi-Fi Access Point and Wi-Fi Client are
required and may be provided.
LiveU Xtender System Architecture
A video camera is connected to an LU live video uplink unit.
The LU unit is connected to the LiveU Xtender via LAN cable, USB cable or
via Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Access Point and Wi-Fi Client).
The LU unit modems and the LiveU Xtender modems work together to
stream live audio and video from the field location to the LU-1000 or the
LU2000 central server, which is usually located in a broadcasting center.
Figure 2: LiveU LU and Xtender Architecture

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What’s in the Suitcase?
The following describes the components provided in the Live Xtender suitcase:
•LU Xtender unit.
•A dedicated 12-volt power supply that connects to any standard
110VAC / 220VAC power source.
•A Wi-Fi Access Point and Wi-Fi Client, including the antennas of each.
•Rain cover.
NOTE The LiveU Xtender uses a standard Anton Bauer or a video-mount
battery. No batteries are provided.
NOTE Do not use other USB cables instead of the provided cables.
NOTE The LiveU Xtender has a standard tripod adapter. No tripod is
provided.
The following table lists the part numbers for the various cables and antennas
that can be used for Wi-Fi connectivity.
Table 1: Wi-Fi Connectivity Components
Part # Description
ANT00010 Antenna
ANT00011 Antenna
CBL00131 AC/DC External Harness, 120 cm
CBL00132
RJ45 External Harness, 100 cm
CBL00133 USB External Harness
CBL00158 Power Supply (from a triple USB)
CBL00159 Sealed Circular Ethernet Cable
CBL00160 Remote Antenna Kit LiveU Xtender-to-Power Cable
CBL00161 External-Charger-to-Remote-Antenna-Kit Power Cable, 60 cm
CBL00162 LU40/LU70-to-Remote-Antenna-Kit Ethernet Cable, 40 cm
CBL00173 N-type-to-RP-SMA Antenna Connection Cable, 75 cm
CBL00191 Remote Antenna Kit Antenna Connection Cable, 60 cm
CBL00190
Remote Antenna Kit Antenna Connection Cable, 24 cm

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LiveU Xtender Components
The following shows the various components of the LiveU Xtender:
Figure 3: LiveU Tripod Xtender
The Rooftop Xtender has the same connectors as the Tripod Xtender, shown
above. Its power is connected directly to the vehicle so that it automatically
powers on and off with the vehicle. It does not have a power button or DC
OUT on the bottom.
Figure 4: LiveU Rooftop Xtender
USB
LAN
(
Ethernet
)
DC IN
Wi-Fi Access Point
Three Antennas
Power On
Button
DC OUT