OSEE GoStream Deck User manual

GoStream Deck
User Manual

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Product Information
Model: GoStream Deck
Version: V010000
Company
OSEE TECHNOLOGY LTD.
Contact Information
Address: No.22 Building, No.68 zone, Beiqing Road, Haidian District,
Beijing, China
Post Code: 100094
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: http://www.osee-dig.com/
E-mail: [e-mail]
Release Date: September 6th, 2023

About this manual
Important
The following symbols are used in this manual:
The further information or know-how for described subjects above which
helps user to understand them better.
The safety matters or operations that user must pay attention to when
using this product.
Contents
The user manual applies to the following device types:
❖GoStream Deck
The images of GoStream Deck are adopted in the following descriptions.
Before reading the manual, please confirm the device type.

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Contents
Contents ..........................................................................................................I
Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................................................1
Chapter 2 Safety.............................................................................................3
Chapter 3 Unpack and Installation...............................................................7
Chapter 4 Panel Layout and Device Features .............................................9
4.1 GoStream Deck Panel.......................................................................10
4.1.1 Panel Layout...................................................................................11
4.1.2 Function Areas ...............................................................................13
4.1.2.1 Power Control ...........................................................................13
4.1.2.2 Signal Sources..........................................................................14
4.1.2.3 Audio Mix ..................................................................................17
4.1.2.4 Macro Control ...........................................................................19
4.1.2.5 Main Menu ................................................................................20
4.1.2.6 Recording..................................................................................22
4.1.2.7 PlayBack...................................................................................22
4.1.2.8 Transition Control......................................................................23
4.1.2.9 Next Transition..........................................................................29
4.1.3 Panel Operations............................................................................34
4.1.3.1 Display Multiview.......................................................................34
4.1.3.2 Display Splicing-Super Source..................................................37
4.1.3.3 Switching Sources Using a Cut.................................................40
4.1.3.4 Switching Sources Using an Auto Transition.............................42
4.1.3.5 Fade to Black............................................................................45
4.1.3.6 Perform Manual Transition........................................................46
4.1.3.7 Perform Preview Transition.......................................................46
4.1.3.8 Set Transition Rate and FTB Rate ............................................49
4.1.3.9 Classifying- Keyer Control.........................................................50
4.1.3.10 Set Fill Source or Key Source.................................................52
4.1.3.11 Set Luma Key or Linear key....................................................54
4.1.3.12 Set Chroma Key......................................................................56
4.1.3.13 Set Pattern Key.......................................................................57
4.1.3.14 Set PIP Key.............................................................................58
4.1.3.15 Set and Adjust Mask ...............................................................60
4.1.3.16 Perform Upstream/Downstream key Transition.......................60
4.1.3.17 Applying Audio Meter ..............................................................66
4.1.3.18 How to Use Audio Mixer..........................................................69
4.1.3.19 How to Record and Run a Macro............................................73
4.1.3.20 Upload and Set Still Graph......................................................76
4.1.3.21 How to Record and Play a Stream..........................................78
4.1.3.22 Streaming and Broadcasting...................................................82
4.1.3.23 Configuring a Stream Key.......................................................87

4.2 CONNECTORS...................................................................................88
4.2.1 Rear Connectors Arrangement.......................................................88
4.2.2 Rear Connectors Operations..........................................................89
4.3 Support Format.................................................................................95
Chapter 5 MENU OPERATIONS ..................................................................97
5.1 Main Menu..........................................................................................98
5.1.1 Color Back Settings........................................................................99
5.1.2 Super Source Settings..................................................................101
5.1.3 Key Type Settings.........................................................................104
5.1.4 Luma KEY Settings.......................................................................106
5.1.5 Chroma KEY Settings...................................................................108
5.1.6 Key Pattern Settings.....................................................................110
5.1.7 PIP Settings..................................................................................113
5.1.8 Transition Settings........................................................................115
5.1.9 DSK Settings................................................................................117
5.1.10 FTB Settings...............................................................................119
5.1.11 Audio Mixer Settings...................................................................121
5.1.12 Still Generator Settings...............................................................125
5.1.13 Macro Settings............................................................................126
5.1.14 Stream Settings ..........................................................................127
5.1.15 PlayBack Settings.......................................................................131
5.1.16 System Settings..........................................................................133
5.1.16.1 Set Recording & Streaming Quality.......................................137
5.1.16.2 Set AUX Source....................................................................138
5.1.16.3 Set File Name for recording file.............................................138
5.1.16.4 Set Output Format.................................................................139
5.1.16.5 Set Output Source.................................................................139
5.1.16.6 Restoring your Settings.........................................................140
5.2 Menu Settings..................................................................................140
Chapter 6 Specifications...........................................................................143

FHD/HD
Overview
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Chapter 1 Overview
GoStream Deck has been designed to act as a compact, easy-to-use live switcher. The
device supports switch a HDMI source with toned audio and transition effects to livestream
to Facebook Live, Twitch, YouTube Live, and other social sites, or can be used to create a
webcam source for Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, OBS Studio and other conferencing or
broadcasting software.
GoStream Deck provides 4 standards HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, 1 USB webcam output
and 1 USB webcam input, 1 Ethernet, 2 mic inputs and a headphone connection. There are
plenty of transitions effects, green screen chroma keyer, PIP keyer, pattern keyer, luma
keyer, linear keyer, etc. It also includes audio mixer, 32 still images, recording to USB disks
in H.264 format, a built in hardware streaming engine(via Ethernet) for YouTube Live,
Facebook, Twitch and more. You can monitor the output on a single monitor or a multiview
with 4 HDMI inputs, media, preview and program plus status of recording, streaming and
audios.
Features
◼Support versatile operation interfaces: Rear view with control buttons on front panel,
T Bar and Operation Menu
◼Support selectable outputs from external cameras, videos or still images from SD
card, supersource, internal color or black generators etc.
◼Support multi-formats
◼Support 6 channels of video inputs: 4 HDMI inputs, 1 USB webcam input and
videos from SD card
◼Support 2 HDMI outputs as a single view or a multiview, 1 USB webcam output

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◼Support audio input/output, audio mixer function
◼Provide a flexible navigation menu to configure various settings
◼Frame synchronizer for all inputs
◼Support extensive title functions by multiple keyers: chroma keyer, PIP keyer,
pattern keyer, luma keyer, linear keyer
◼Provide versatile video transition effects(dip, wipe, mix, dve, etc.)
◼Multi-use for SD card: Record, PlayBack and Update
◼Support remote live streaming and broadcasting

Safety
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Chapter 2 Safety
FCC Caution:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Warnings:
Read, keep and follow all of these instructions for your safety. Heed all warnings.
Device
Do not beat with a hard object or scratch the device.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing will be required under all
of the following conditions:
The unit has been exposed to rain or moisture.
Liquid had been spilled or objects have fallen onto the unit.
The unit has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged.
The unit does not operate normally.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Position
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Do not use this unit near water.
Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not use this unit near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that product heat.
A nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located on the rear panel.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.

Safety
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Power Supply Cord
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
Do not damage the power cord, place heavy objects on the power cord, stretch the
power cord, or bend the power cord.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
If the power cord is damaged, turn off the power immediately. It is dangerous to use
the unit with a damaged power cord. It may cause fire or electric shock.
Unplug this unit during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Disconnect the power cord from AC outlet by grasping the plug, not by pulling the
cord.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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Unpack and Installation
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Chapter 3 Unpack and Installation
Unpack:
When unpacking the components of GoStream Deck, please verify that none of the
components listed in Table 3.1 are damaged or lack. If there is any missing, contact
your distributors or Osee Technology Ltd. for it.
Table 3-1 Packing List
No. Item
Quantity
1 GoStream Deck 1
2 Power cord 1
3 Quick Start Guide 1
4 Service Card 1
Installation:
1. Prepare for installation
Please follow the procedures below before installing GoStream Deck:
Check the equipment for any invisible damage that may have occurred during
transit.
Confirm all the items listed on the packing list have been received.
Remove all the packing material including electrostatic-resistant packing.
Retain these packing materials for future use.
2. Mount a GoStream Deck in your desired location. Adequate ventilation
is required when installed to prevent possible damage to the GoStream
Deck.
3. Connect required cables for signal input and output.
4. Connect 12VDC using the power cord.
5. Connect the power cord to the power interface.
6. Fasten the power protect accessory.
7. As a final step, turn on the device by pressing the corresponding power
button located on the front panel.

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Please use the power cord supplied to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Panel Layout and Device Features
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Chapter 4 Panel Layout and Device Features
GoStream Deck displays the multiview image with a group of views on screen through
the HDMI OUT2 interface after connecting the inputs and outputs and powered on.
This feature provides a very convenient overview for monitoring all sources and
outputs simultaneously, including the program and preview outputs, all HDMI inputs,
AUX sources stored in SD card, still images, and audio levels plus disk recording
status and stream dynamics indicators.
Figure 4-1 Multiview
Refer to "4.1.3.1 Display Multiview" for more details about Multiview.
Press MENU button on the switcher panel, it will load the main menu pane on the
bottom right in the multiview interface, as shown in Figure 4-2:

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Figure 4-2 Main Menu
Refer to "Chapter 5 MENU OPERATIONS" for details about the main menu.
4.1 GoStream Deck Panel
GoStream Deck is composed of multiple controls buttons with internal indicators, and
provides a T bar for manual transition control on the right side. You can see the panel
is divided into several areas and labeled as STREAM, AUDIO MIX, MACRO,
RECORD, PLAY, NEXT TRANSITION and so on, which is according to its various
functions. It will introduce these areas and their buttons' function in the following
section.

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4.1.1 Panel Layout
Figure 4.1-1 GoStream Deck Panel
As shown in Figure 4.1-1, these areas are divided as: power control, signal control,
audio mix, macro control, record and play, transition, next transition, live and menu.
And there are groups of buttons in each area, as shown in the table below:
Area Button Description Area Button Description
Power
Control POWER Power on or off
Transition
MIX Mix style
STREAM LIVE Stream on air DIP Dip style
Signal
sources-
PGM
1 HDMI1 input WIPE Wipe style
2 HDMI2 input PREV Preview Transition
3 HDMI3 input FTB Fade to black
4 HDMI4 input CUT Cut Transition
AUX Auxiliary signal AUTO Auto Transition
BLACK Internal Black
signal T Bar Manual transition
STILL Still image 1 Main
Menu MENU Main Menu
STILL Still image 2 Knob Adjust Menu
Signal
sources-
PVW
1 HDMI1 input
MACRO
MEM1 Macro command1
2 HDMI2 input MEM2 Macro command 2
3 HDMI3 input MEM3 Macro command 3
4 HDMI4 input MEM4 Macro command 4
AUX Auxiliary signal MEM5 Macro command 5
BLACK Internal Black MEM6 Macro command 6

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Area Button Description Area Button Description
signal
STILL Still image 1 MEM7 Macro command 7
STILL Still image 2 MEM8 Macro command 8
AUDIO
MIX
MIC1 MIC1 input
NEXT
Transition
ON AIR On air or off air
MIC2 MIC2 input KEY Upstream Key
IN1 Embedded
HDMI1 ON AIR On air or off air
IN2 Embedded
HDMI2 DSK Downstream Key
IN3 Embedded
HDMI3 BKGD Background
IN4 Embedded
HDMI4 RECORD Start Start recording
AUX Auxiliary signal Stop Stop recording
PGM
Select an audio
source through
audio mixer
menu
PLAY
Start Start playing
AFV Audio follows
video Stop Stop playing
ON Enable/Disable
audio channel Previous Previous
Knob Adjust Audio Next Next
◼Power Control: Switch the device on or off;
◼Signal Control: This block is divided into two areas including program bus and
preview bus;
◼Audio Control: Select audio source for audio mixing and adjust audio levels;
◼Macro Control: To record and execute macro commands;
◼Record Control: Start or stop recording;
◼Play Control: Play the recorded videos in SD card;
◼Transition Control: Switch video sources by cut transition, effect transition or
manual transition;
◼Next Transition Control: Set the upstream or downstream keyer in the next

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transition;
◼Live Control: Stream on live;
◼Menu Control: Set detailed parameters for the switcher's functions.
All buttons on the panel have indicators, and the button will display in various color
according to its real-time status.
4.1.2 Function Areas
The panel is divided into several areas according to operations and functions.
4.1.2.1 Power Control
Press the power button at the top left corner of the panel to switch the device on or off,
as shown in Figure 4.1-2.
◼Power on or off
Short press the power button to switch it on, the button is highlighted in white
during started, then it will turn grey after started successful. After that, long press
it again for 3~4s to shut it down.
Figure 4.1-2 Power Buttons

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The power button is illuminated in highlighted white during startup with its internal
light.
4.1.2.2 Signal Sources
Press a signal source button to switch PGM or PVWsource.
In this area, the signal sources are divided into two areas including the background
sources of program bus and preview bus. The buttons in the first row are program bus,
and the second row are preview bus.
Each bus is composed of 8 background source select buttons: four channels of HDMI
inputs, two channels of still image, one channel of auxiliary signal from SD card or
USB connector(usually labeled as AUX in this text), and one internal black signal (also
could be set as Super Source- a splicing display), the buttons are as shown in Figure
4.1-3:
Figure 4.1-3 Source Select Buttons
To switch among these sources, press any one of the buttons in PGM bus or PVW
bus.
◼Program Bus Source Select Buttons (Program output, labeled as PGM)
Press a program bus source select button, and GoStream Deck will switch the
program output immediately. You can see the PGM window changing
immediately and no effect on the PVWwindow.
The program bus source select buttons are used to switch background sources
directly to the program output. The source currently on air is indicated by a button
that is illuminated red.
As shown in Figure 4.1-3, the source buttons labeled in the dotted red rectangle
are all background sources on program bus.
And you can monitor the current program video in the PGM window of multiview
display, as shown in Figure 4.1-4, the window labeled in red rectangle in Row2 is
the program source currently on air.