Reach Bee 8 User manual

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Bee8
Capture, Live Streaming,
Distribution Appliance
USER’S MANUAL
VERSION V1.1 (US)
DATE OF ISSUE 01.03.2017

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Table of Contents
Section 1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Section 1.2 Controls and Connections ................................................................................................................................ 4
Front Panel Detail ...........................................................................................................................................................4
Section 2 Connection Example............................................................................................................................................5
Section 3 Initial Set-up ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
User Controls ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Bee8 Playback .....................................................................................................................................................................9
USB Download and Redundant Record Capability.............................................................................................................. 9
Section 4 The Bee8 Web Interface.................................................................................................................................... 10
The Record Page ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Files Page...........................................................................................................................................................................12
Settings Page.....................................................................................................................................................................14
Setting Page Video Settings Tab (3 input options)........................................................................................................ 14
Setting Page Video Settings Tab (2 input options)........................................................................................................ 16
Settings Page Audio Settings Tab..................................................................................................................................17
Settings Page Media Streams Tab................................................................................................................................. 18
Settings Page, Camera Control Tab...............................................................................................................................20
Settings Page Image Adjustment Tab ...........................................................................................................................22
Settings Page Title/Logo Tab.........................................................................................................................................23
Settings Page Disk Management Tab............................................................................................................................ 24
Settings Page PPT Switch Tab .......................................................................................................................................25
System Config Page........................................................................................................................................................... 26
System Config Page Users Tab ......................................................................................................................................26
System Config Device Name Tab ..................................................................................................................................27
System Config Platform Tab with Media Center chosen .............................................................................................. 28
System Config Platform Tab with FTP option chosen...................................................................................................29
System Config Page Maintenance Tab.......................................................................................................................... 30
System Config USB Tab ................................................................................................................................................. 32
System Config PPT Push Tab ......................................................................................................................................... 33
System Config Page Control Tab ................................................................................................................................... 34
System Info Page............................................................................................................................................................... 35
Section 5 External Control ................................................................................................................................................ 35

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Telnet Control considerations.......................................................................................................................................35
Serial Control Considerations........................................................................................................................................36
Unified Command Table ............................................................................................................................................... 37
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Note: This user manual is compiled to ensure easy installation and configuration of the product. Please read this
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Section 1.1 Overview
The Bee8 is a high performance all in one AV over IP appliance. Utilizing the latest revision DaVinci 8168 video processing
architecture, the Bee8 provides amazing flexibility with respect to source inputs. Any signal from a composite video signal over
coax, to full HD over DVI-I or HDMI can be input and configured to produce beautiful streamed content as well as full screen
local display preview. The Bee8 utilizes an MP4 high profile CODEC, so the encoded content can be viewed on virtually any
device. It’s convenient USB 2.0 port allows users to download files immediately after recording, as well as redundantly record
content on a flash drive, or USB hard drive.
The Bee8 can be controlled by serial or Telnet command strings, as well as a free “Reach Video” app available on the iTunes
app store and by a free application included with the Bee8 called Manager Lite. All Bee8 operating parameters are set through
its simple and intuitive integrated Web Interface.
Out of the box, the Bee8 can be integrated into a multi-media system as a stand-alone capture, record, streaming, and
distribution solution. The Bee8 can stream live and VOD content to up to five concurrent users. It also can concurrently live
stream RTSP and RTMP streams, so users can connect to a CDN service like YouTube or Wowza to view a live event. The Bee8
can also upload recorded content to an FTP server transparently and in the background. Where the Bee8 really shines is when
its integrated into a complete AV over IP solution by leveraging the awesome power of the Reach Media Center Content
Management Server. When deployed as this solution, all files are immediately uploaded to Media Center, transcoded to
HTML5 and Flash 19 or above, and made available to users who have permissions to view specific content.
Section 1.2 Controls and Connections
Front Panel Detail
The Bee8 is very simple to integrate. It comes with all the adapters you need to connect any source, from analog
composite signals to full HD 1080P. The illustrations below provide detail about all the controls and connections used on a
Bee8. Before integrating it into your system, take a minute to familiarize yourself with the connections you will be using in
your system, and what controls you will need to use to realize the content you are envisioning.
Files larger than 4GB are not supported by FAT 32.
No
.
Component
Description
N
o.
Component
Description
1
LCD
Display system info, IP
address, status, etc.
6
Stop
Stop record or stop playback
2
Volume
Status
Display dynamic audio
volume level
7
USB 2.0 I/O
Connect USB devices
3
Input and
Status
indicator
Signal Present and System
Status LED
8
Download
Download files to USB devices
4
Record
Start record
9
Playback
Local playback of VOD content
5
Pause
Pause record
10
Knob
Rotate dial to select file and press to confirm choice

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Section 2 Connection Example
Figure 1. Conceptual Flow
No.
Connector
Description
No.
Connector
Description
1
Power Switch
Power on & power off
10
RS422/RS485
RS422/RS485 External control
connection (phoenix connector)
2
Power Input
120-240 VAC to DC Brick 12V/10A
power input
11
Line In 1
2 channel 3.5mm TRS line in
3
DVI In 1
Video signal input 1
12
Mic In 1
(Unbalanced)
Unbalanced microphone input (Hi-Z)
4
DVI In 2
Video signal input 2
13
Line In 2
2 channel line in, unbalanced (phoenix
connector) (Hi-Z)
5
DVI In 3
Video signal input 3
14
Line Out 1
Line in loop out (phoenix connector)
6
VGA Loop
Analog VGA signal loop for DVI In 3
15
Mic In 2
(Balanced)
Balanced microphone input (phoenix
connector) (Low-Z)
7
HDMI Out
Local Display
16
Line Out 2
Playback Line Out
8
RS232/485
Switch
RS232/RS485 switch for camera
PTZ control
17
Reset
Reset to factory default momentary
switch
9
RS232/RS485
RS232 or RS485 camera PTZ control
connection (phoenix connector)
18
RJ-45
Ethernet network connector

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Section 3 Initial Set-up
The Bee8 is configured with a test and configuration IP address from the factory. The first step in integrating it into the
resident IT ecosystem is to connect to it while in its IP Range. To accomplish this, first apply power to the Bee8, and record the
IP address of the front panel of the Bee8, then change the IP address of your computer to the same Range, subnet, and
gateway. Once you have temporarily changed your computer to be on the same “network” as the Bee8, connect an Ethernet
cable between your computer and the Bee8 and type in the IP address of the Bee8 in the address bar of your browser. You
will be presented with the landing page of the Bee8 web interface.
Figure 2. Login Page
Enter admin as the user name, and admin as the password and click the Login button. Once these credentials are accepted
you will be presented with the web interface RECORD page. We will return to this page to explain it further shortly, but for

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now we will continue to localize the Bee8 to the local area network. Select the System Config button (highlighted in red) to
access the network administration section of the web interface.
Figure 3. Record Page

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Figure 4. System Config Page-Network Tab
•Select this if your network infrastructure is based on Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Be aware that with any
lease release/renewals the IP address may change, and cause a loss of communications between the Bee8 and other IP
devices.
1. DHCP Enable
•Type in the IP address you have chosen for the Bee8 here
2. Static IP text box
•Enter the LAN Subnet Mask for the network
3. Mask text box
•Enter to IP address of the LAN gateway
4. Gateway text box
•Enter the IP address of the first Domain Name Server here (If applicable)
5. DNS1 text box
•Enter the IP iadress of the second Domain Name Server here (If applicable)
6. DNS2 text box
•Once you have entered all the appropriate information, click the save buton to commit the changes. Note: after
network changes have been made, the Bee8 will automatically restart!)
7. Save Button

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When the Bee8 finishes restarting, it may be integrated into the existing IT infrastructure. Please confirm your settings on
the front panel of the Bee8 that the IP address, Subnet, and Gateway information is correct.
You may choose to continue with the physical integration of the system at this point, or go back and configure the rest of
the operating parameters.
User Controls
Bee8 Playback
The Bee8 has the ability to playback content, and control that playback by the front panel controls pictured above.
To playback a file on the Bee8
1. Press the Play button.
2. Use the scroll knob to find the file you wish to playback.
3. When you find the file, press the scroll knob. The content will start playing back.
4. The Pause and Stop buttons are active when playback is engaged so users can pause content or stop while
playing back.
USB Download and Redundant Record Capability
The Bee8 can perform redundant recording when a USB flash drive is plugged into the USB 2.0 port on the front panel.
When the Bee8 is recording, the file is built both on the internal 1TB hard drive and the USB storage device.
Alternatively, when a recorded file is completed, A user may insert a USB device into the USB 2.0 port, press the
Download button and a copy of the file will be downloaded onto the device.
After the USB flash disk or USB mobile HD is inserted in the USB connector, Bee8 will make self-check on the USB flash disk or
USB mobile HD. In case that the available storage space is smaller than 1G, the text “USB” will flash on the LCD Display.
Recording will not be started. However, recorded files may be downloaded to the USB flash disk or USB mobile HD. If the USB
device has multiple partitions, a prompt will be displayed on the LCD Screen for partition selection. When downloading video
files, if the available space is equal to or less than 50MB during the downloading, a prompt will be displayed on the LCD
Display and the downloading will stop. USB download is disabled when Bee8 is recording, however redundant recording is
possible. (Supported Formats: EXT3, NTFS, FAT32). This USB port does not provide power to an external disk drive powered by
USB!

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Section 4 The Bee8 Web Interface
As you have already logged in to the Bee8 in Section 3, repeat this process to log back in. As mentioned earlier, after you
are logged in you land on the Record Page. This Page allows users to control the record function, schedule a record event,
and change the way the content is presented. Please review the picture and legend ( below to familiarize with the
functions available.
The Record Page
Figure 5, Record Page Detail