Osprey Talon G2 model SAH-E23 User manual

Osprey SAH-E23 User Guide

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Overview
Thank you for purchasing the Osprey® Talon video encoder from Osprey Video. This
user guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and using your new video
encoder. For the latest Osprey product information and news, visit our website at
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Product Description
The Osprey Talon is a small form-factor H.264 video encoder designed to be easy to
use, portable, and easily stream both standard definition and high definition content to
broadband and mobile networks via H.264 RTMP servers such as Adobe® and Wowza®.

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Contents
Overview....................................................................................................................................1
FEEDBACK: ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Product Description ......................................................................................................................... 1
Getting Started..........................................................................................................................5
Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................... 5
Osprey Talon Front Panel Diagram.................................................................................................. 6
Osprey Talon Back Panel Diagram ................................................................................................... 6
Osprey Talon Status Lights............................................................................................................... 7
Using Talon for the First Time .................................................................................................8
Osprey BOSS and DHCP.................................................................................................................... 8
Osprey BOSS Without DHCP ............................................................................................................ 8
Osprey BOSS With an Invalid Static IP ............................................................................................. 9
Unknown IP Address Without Osprey BOSS.................................................................................... 9
Talon Web GUI ........................................................................................................................10
1.0 Tab ID.................................................................................................................................11
2.0 System Control Tab ..........................................................................................................12
Talon IP Setup ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.0 Device Management..........................................................................................................13
Set Name........................................................................................................................................ 13
Set Password.................................................................................................................................. 13
Reboot............................................................................................................................................ 14
Update Firmware ........................................................................................................................... 14
Updating via the Talon Web page........................................................................................... 14
Updating via Thumb Drive....................................................................................................... 17
4.0 Operating Mode.................................................................................................................18
1x3 MBR Mode .............................................................................................................................. 18
2X2 LC Mode .................................................................................................................................. 18
1X1 3G Mode ................................................................................................................................. 18
Changing Operating Modes ........................................................................................................... 19
5.0 Status.................................................................................................................................19
6.0 Encoder Setup...................................................................................................................20

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Stream Control Buttons ................................................................................................................. 21
Stop/Start ................................................................................................................................ 21
Save ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Clone........................................................................................................................................ 21
Delete ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Status....................................................................................................................................... 22
Encoder Setup ......................................................................................................................... 23
Autostart.................................................................................................................................. 23
Video Source............................................................................................................................ 23
16:9.......................................................................................................................................... 24
Encode Profiles........................................................................................................................ 25
Video Bitrate............................................................................................................................ 25
Maximum Delay ...................................................................................................................... 25
Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................... 26
Video Resolution ..................................................................................................................... 27
Frame Rate .............................................................................................................................. 27
Video Profile ............................................................................................................................ 27
GOP Size .................................................................................................................................. 27
Number of B Frames................................................................................................................ 28
DeInterlacing ........................................................................................................................... 28
Audio Enable............................................................................................................................ 28
Audio Info ................................................................................................................................ 29
Output Setup.................................................................................................................................. 30
Output Format......................................................................................................................... 30
RTMP ....................................................................................................................................... 30
UDP.......................................................................................................................................... 31
RTP........................................................................................................................................... 33
Save to File ........................................................................................................................... 35
Destination: Wowza Cloud .............................................................................................. 37
7.0 About Osprey BOSS .........................................................................................................41
Installing Osprey BOSS................................................................................................................... 41
Locating Talon with Osprey BOSS .................................................................................................. 42
Additional Operations from BOSS.................................................................................................. 43
Reboot............................................................................................................................................ 43
Clear Configuration........................................................................................................................ 44
Clear System .................................................................................................................................. 44

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Set a Temporary IP......................................................................................................................... 44
Install BOSS for Linux ..................................................................................................................... 45
Run BOSS for Linux......................................................................................................................... 45
Appendix A: Encoding Profiles.............................................................................................47
Appendix B: Osprey Hardware Specifications......................................................................48
Osprey Talon SAH-E23 Features .................................................................................................... 48

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Getting Started
Before you can use your Osprey Talon encoder, you first need to set up and configure
it. This chapter is dedicated to providing you with the details and step-by-step
instructions you need to make your installation as quick and easy as possible.
Here are three starting requirements:
AC power source (100 - 240 V)
IP connection and/or Internet connection on a dynamic host configuration protocol/domain name
server (DHCP/DNS) network.
A ‘configuration host’ system
A configuration host is a networked PC computer running a compatible HTML browser. The
browser on the host will be used to access the configuration web page on the Talon encoder.
There is also a small application called ‘Osprey BOSS’ that is used to locate and identify
Talon on the local network. BOSS works with PC and Linux. Once Talon has been identified
on the network any HTML browser can be used to configure your encoder.
The Osprey Talon encoder, an easy-to-use streaming device, allows you to:
Connect to a compatible browser on a dynamic host configuration protocol/domain name server
(DHCP/DNS) network.
Configure and connect your audio and video source to the Osprey Talon.
Select your output formats and streaming settings.
Enter your streaming server information.
Start streaming your media.
You can configure and use the Osprey Talon straight from the box for any streaming
activities. Use the web interface for setting options and controlling your Osprey Talon
from another networked computer.
This section addresses the high-level actions you must perform to physically connect
and set up your Osprey Talon video encoder.
Prerequisites
Before connecting the Osprey Talon encoder, ensure you comply with the following
prerequisites:
All packaged items are undamaged and in working order.
Your environment meets all starting requirements.
Safety instructions, notices, and warnings in section 8.0 at the end of this document, including:
FCC Notice
Environmental Notices
Warnings

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Osprey Talon Front Panel Diagram
You should familiarize yourself with the front panel controls for the Osprey Talon. Besides
the basic buttons for power, start/stop, up/down and menu access, there are indicator
lights that are hidden until illuminated.
OSPREY TALON FRONT PANEL
A
Power On/Off
B
HDMI in
C
Composite in (CVBS)
D
Unbalanced Audio in
E
HD/SDI in
Osprey Talon Back Panel Diagram
A
1G Ethernet
B
Service
C
USB
D
9 –17 VDC

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Osprey Talon Status Lights
There are five lights on the front panel of Talon that indicate the status of several
functions.
A and B: Indicate power and boot status of Talon.
Single Red indicates that Talon’s power is on but is not ready
Red and Orange indicates Talon is booting. A and B will flash half way through
the boot cycle
Single Blue indicates that Talon is ready
Blue an Orange indicates that Talon is encoding
C, D and E: Green lights after Talon is ready indicate that video sync is locked.
C = HDMI
D = Composite (CVBS)
E = HD-SD/SDI

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Using Talon for the First Time
All configuration of Talon is done via the internal web server. If you already know the IP
address of your Talon, simply type that address into a web browser on a computer that
has access to your network. You should proceed to the “Login” portion of this guide.
If you do not know the IP address of Talon, the Osprey BOSS utility is the best way to
determine the network location of Talon and connect with it. As an alternative to
installing Osprey BOSS, you can insert a Flash drive into the USB port on Talon. After a
minute, remove the Flash drive and insert it in an available PC. On the drive you will find
a file named “TalonIP.txt” that contains the IP address.
Osprey BOSS and DHCP
The easiest way to configure the address of Talon is to attach it to a network that
automatically assigns IP addresses via DHCP. Simply connect the network cable and
power up the Talon. DHCP will assign the IP address, Netmask, and Gateway. Then you
can use Osprey BOSS from a PC on the same local network to locate Talon and
connect to the web GUI. For best results, be certain your network is connected before
switching on your Talon.
Osprey BOSS Without DHCP
If your network does not support DHCP, it is still possible to use Osprey BOSS to discover
your Talon and assign a static IP address. As in the example above, connect Talon to
the network and power it on. Because there is no DHCP on the network, Talon will assign
the static IP address of ‘10.10.10.10’. From a PC on the same network, open Osprey
BOSS. BOSS will locate the Talon and display the IP address. It is most likely that this
address will not be compatible with your network. Use BOSS to assign a temporary
address to your Talon. Be certain that address is compatible with your network. Then
you can use BOSS to access the web GUI of your Talon. As soon as you log in on Talon,
navigate to the “System Control” tab and assign the correct static IP address in the
“Talon IP Setup” dialog. Be certain that you include a Default Gateway in the setup.
Talon will not be recognized unless it has a default gateway assigned. If your network is
small and does not require a default gateway, simply repeat the IP address in the
“Default Gateway” location. Do not leave it blank.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When Talon powers up it waits for a DHCP address. If it doesn’t
receive one immediately it will assign the 10.10.10.10 address. If Talon is set to wait for
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assign an address before the DHCP server can respond. If Talon powers up fully and the
encoder is set to auto-start the encoder could fail. If this happens, wait until the network
recovers and then power cycle your Talon to receive the DHCP address.
Osprey BOSS With an Invalid Static IP
You might find that you have configured Talon for a static IP on one network and then
moved it to a network where that address is invalid. Simply connect Talon to the current
network. Then start Osprey BOSS on a PC on that network. BOSS will identify the address
of the Talon even though it will not be able to connect with the web GUI. Similar to the
scenario above, use BOSS to change the invalid static IP to one that is valid on the
current network. Then access the web GUI and complete the updating of the address
on Talon.
Unknown IP Address Without Osprey BOSS
In this scenario, Talon is installed on a network and already has an IP address. You find
yourself without access to Osprey BOSS. With Talon powered up and attached to the
network, insert a thumb drive in the USB port of Talon. The thumb drive needs to be
formatted with either FAT or FAT32. After about minute remove the thumb drive and
insert it in another computer. On the drive, there will be a file called “TalonIP.txt” that
will contain the IP address and MAC address of your Talon. You can then use the IP
address to connect via a modern browser. Any time you insert a thumb drive into Talon
a “TalonIP.txt” file will be created.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Talon is only compatible with IPv4 addresses. Never connect an
Osprey Talon system to the Internet through a direct connection. We recommend
taking precautions against unwanted access such as installing systems behind a router
or firewall. The speed of the router or switch should match or exceed the speed of the
system’s network card. See your network administrator for recommendations.

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Talon Web GUI
To login to the Talon page, first enter the IP address of Talon in a web browser (show
below) and press enter.
Your browser will be directed to the Talon Web Interface.
Upon login, you will reach the home page of the web configuration site. The default
password is ‘osprey’. For increased security always change the default password.

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1.0 Tab ID
The tabs on the front page provide access to the available configuration features of
the Talon.
Syste
m
Contr
ol
IP Setup, Set Device Name, Set Password, Update Firmware,
Select Mode
Status
Displays real time information regarding streams and inputs
Strea
m 1
Contains all streaming settings for one output stream
including source and output setup.
+
Selecting this item allows you to add additional encoders
(streams)
Up to a total of 3 (depending on the mode selected).

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2.0 System Control Tab
This tab accesses most of the administrative functions of the Talon.
Talon IP Setup
By default, Talon receives its IP address via DHCP. If you need to use a static address it
can be set in the IP setup dialog box on the System Control page. If you are not familiar
with the settings found here check with your system administrator before changing any
settings.
Feature
(default)
Description
IP Address
Automatically Assigned
Sets the IP address
Netmask
Automatically Assigned
Sets the netmask
Gateway
Automatically Assigned
Sets the gateway
Use DHCP
Checked
Enables/Disables DHCP
DNS Server IP (1 and 2)
Automatically Assigned
Specifies Domain Name Server

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NOTE: When configuring static IP addresses, Talon requires all variables to be filled in.
Static addresses without Netmask, Gateway and two DNS servers may fail. Osprey Boss
may not be able to find a Talon with a failed address
3.0 Device Management
Device management tasks allow the configuration of operating system features. These
features aren’t accessed on a regular basis because they are not involved in the
configuration of the encoder itself.
Set Name
The model designation for Talon is loaded as the default device name. To easily
distinguish multiple Talons, you can create a new name here.
Set Password
The default password is “osprey”. In order to maintain device security it is
recommended you change the default password.

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Reboot
Reboot performs a complete power reset of the device. Make sure you save all of your
settings before rebooting.
Update Firmware
Osprey provides periodic firmware updates for Talon. There are two methods to perform
the update.
Updating via the Talon Web page.
From the DOWNLOADS section of the Osprey Video webpage, download the most
current Talon update file.
Login to the Talon via the web page and click
the System Setup tab.
Click the Update Firmware tab.

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The update process requires a blank USB Flash drive inserted in Talon. The
updater uses the Flash drive as storage for the update files. If you attempt to
update without a USB drive you will receive an error. Make sure your Flash drive is
in place and click Choose File on the update page.
From Explorer select the Image file you downloaded from Osprey Video.
Click Upload and Update

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Talon will install the new image and automatically restart.
You may receive a warning depending on the size of the update file. Simply wait
until the upload completes.
Talon will display this upload success screen and begin the actual update process. This
could take several minutes. When the process is complete, Talon will display the Login
screen.

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Updating via Thumb Drive
If you cannot access the Talon web page, it is possible to update directly from a thumb
drive.
IMPORTANT: Because you will be updating from a pre-boot environment, the thumb
drive must not be larger than 2GB.
Insert a thumb drive in your host computer.
Format the thumb drive as FAT (do not use FAT32).
Paste the image file to the root of the thumb drive.
Insert the thumb drive in the Talon USB port.
Restart the Talon.
Wait until Talon shows a steady blue light beneath the On/Off switch.
Remove the thumb drive.
If you do not remove the thumb drive, Talon will update again on
reboot.
NOTE: For all image updates
Talon stores passwords, IP settings and Saved Profiles in non-volatile memory. These
settings will be saved and made available to the restored image.

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4.0 Operating Mode
Talon has three operating modes. The current operating mode is indicated in the upper
right corner of the webpage along with the serial number and device name. The mode
can be changed from the menu just below the Device Management box on the
System Control tab.
1x3 MBR Mode
As the name suggests, MBR mode allows the user to select one of the available inputs
and then create three output streams. This is useful for Multiple Bit Rate streaming or for
streaming one input to several server locations at the same time. Users can create three
streams to a single RTMP server, or stream RTMP and UDP at the same time while saving
to file.
2X2 LC Mode
This mode is designed for Lecture Capture and similar uses. Users may select 1 SDI input
and 1 of either HDMI or Composite and stream each separately. This is useful for
streaming classroom situations where you need to stream a camera and an additional
input such as a scan converter or a laptop output for Lecture Capture. However, be
aware that LC mode is Progressive Only. This means that it does not apply any
DeInterlacing to the incoming signal. For this reason, it is not recommended to use
Composite (CVBS) in this mode.
1X1 3G Mode
In order to support streaming of full 3G-SDI video Talon must be set to this mode. 1X1 3G
mode allows for a full 1080p input to be encoded into a 1080p stream. This is also called
pass-through mode as it does not allow for any modification of the video other than
compression. The input resolution and frame rate will always match the output. Scaling
or deinterlacing is not supported in 1X1 3G mode.

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Changing Operating Modes
On first startup, Talon will use 1x3 MBR mode. If you need to change modes, select the
desired mode from the dialog at the bottom of the page. Talon will reset itself into the
desired mode and reboot. Previous settings will not be retained.
5.0 Status
The Status page provides information about inputs and outputs. From this tab you can
get specific statistics about the incoming video, and outgoing audio and video
streams.