Reach Bee7 User manual

Reach Bee7
User Manual
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Shenzhen Reach TECH Co., Ltd provides full technical supports for the customers. If
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SZ REACH TECH CO., LTD.
Address: Unit 601, Block B, Kingdee Software Park, No. 2,
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1. Overview
1.1 Product Functions
Reach Bee 7 is a high-performance multimedia meeting recording and streaming
produce latest developed by Shenzhen Reach IT Co., Ltd. It integrates functions of
course recording, course management, and course release. Bee 7 can record the entire
teaching process and course content, including the PPT courseware and the teacher’s
and students’ video signals (picture and sound). Figure 1-1 shows the appearance of a
Bee 7 product.
Figure 1-1
The Bee 7 can be connected to and work together with a Web manage interface, a
management platform (Bee Keeper), a touch panel, and a media center. Figure 1-2
shows the networking diagram of a Reach Bee 7 product.
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Figure 1-2
Bee 7, media center, and management platform are in the same network.
The touch panel and Bee 7 are connected through serial ports for communications.
Users use the touch panel to send recording control commands to Bee 7.
Bee 7 encodes the collected source signals by high and low bit-rate streams, records
the course, and uploads the recorded file to the media center for live streaming
through an IP network. The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used to upload files to the
media center. The file uploaded to the media center will be deleted automatically on
the local PC.
When users log in to the Web page and play recording course files, the media center
will automatically identify users (PC or mobile terminal). PC users can get access to
the PPT courseware and both the teacher’s and students’ video images; but mobile
terminal users only the PPT courseware and the teacher’s video image.
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Through the IP network, the management platform can be used to manage the media
center and Bee 7, including abnormal alarm, monitoring, fine tuning, remote control,
and upgrade.
Functions provided by Bee 7 include:
Collecting the electronic whiteboard information and the teacher’s and students’
video and audio signals. The video signals can be standard definition (SD) or high
definition (HD) 720p, 1080i and 1080p signals. The maximum resolution of Video
Graphics Array (VGA) signals is 1920 x 1080, with the maximum frame rate of
channel 1 and channel 2 signals being 30 fps.
Sending the collected signals to the media center for user query or to the
management platform for monitoring and remote control, and automatically
uploading the course videos to the media center for users to view, edit, or release it
to a third-party platform.
Functions provided by the Web management interface include:
Controlling and managing Bee 7 remotely, and setting Bee 7 system parameters.
Functions provided by the touch panel include:
Connecting and controlling Bee 7 through the serial port. The touch panel can
display the sound volume of the source signal, check the status of Bee 7, and
enable Bee 7 to start, pause, or stop recording through different buttons.
Functions provided by the management platform include:
Connecting the media center and Bee 7 through the IP network to monitor the
status of Bee 7, remotely control cameras in the classroom, and fine-tune VGA
images.
Collecting warning and log messages from the media center and Bee 7.
Functions provided by the media center include:
Making interaction with users and connecting Bee 7 through the IP network to
carry out operations such as parameter setting and recording management.
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Allowing users to log in to the Web page to view the live image of the classroom
or view the recorded course videos on demand according to the permission
settings. The administrator can set Bee 7 parameters, assign user permissions,
configure the curriculum, and edit and release course videos.
1.2 Product Advantages
Convenient usage: Bee 7 is compatible with the user system and Learning
Management System (LMS)/Content Management System (CMS) of the school in
a seamless manner. With the support for various terminals (such as PC, MAC
computer, tablet computer, and smart phone), Bee 7 enables students to access
course resources at any time and any place, making the learning easier.
Simple operation: Bee 7 can automatically start recording as scheduled (in the
curriculum). No action is required on the part of the teacher, which reduces the
interference in the teaching process.
Easy management and maintenance: Bee 7 uses a specialized system
management platform to manage and maintain all the video signal collecting
devices in the campus in a centralized manner.
2. Bee 7 Operation Guide
2.1 Front Panel Button Description
Figure 2-1
Table 2-1 Front panel button description
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No. Name Description
1LCD
screen
Displays device information. For example, during the starting
process of Bee 7, Starting is displayed on the screen. After
the startup, information such as the system version, IP
address, subnet mask, and network gateway is displayed on
the LCD screen in scrolling mode.
2V1
The indicator is on when signals are input from the DVI IN 1
interface at the rear panel; the indicator is off when no signal
is input.
3V2
The indicator is on when signals are input from the DVI IN 2
interface at the rear panel; the indicator is off when no signal
is input.
4V3
The indicator is on when signals are input from the DVI IN 3
interface at the rear panel; the indicator is off when no signal
is input.
5RUN
Indicator 7 specifies the operation status of Bee 7. When Bee
8 operates normally, indicator 6 blinks; when Bee 8 becomes
faulty, indicator 6 goes off.
2.2 Rear Panel Ports Description
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Figure 2-2
Table 2-2 Rear panel port description
No. Name Description
1 Power switch Switches on or off the power supply of Bee 7.
2PWR Indicates a power interface, used to connect to the power
adapter.
3 DVI IN 1 Indicates a video input interface, used to connect to a
camera.
4 DVI IN 2 Indicates a video input interface, used to connect to a
camera.
5 DVI IN 3 Indicates a VGA input interface, used to connect to a PC.
6 VGA LOOP Indicates a loop output interface, used to loop out analog
VGA signals input from the DVI IN 3 interface.
7 RS 232/RS 485 Indicates a switch to select the camera control interface.
8 RS 232 Indicates a camera control interface, used to connect to a
camera.
9 RS 485/RS 422 Connects to a desktop control panel.
10 RS 485 Indicates a camera control interface, used to connect to a
camera.
11 LINE IN Inputs stereo signals.
12 MIC IN Inputs unbalanced microphone signals.
13 LINE IN Inputs stereo signals.
14 LINE OUT Loops out audio signals input from the 3.5mm TRS
interface (LINE IN 11 and 13).
15 MIC IN Inputs balanced microphone signals.
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No. Name Description
16 LINE OUT Loops out audio signals input from two channels MIC IN
interfaces (LINE OUT 12 and 15).
17 RESET Indicates a reset key. It can be used to enter the backup
system and upgrade the master system in the situation
where the master system does not work well.
The system reset can be carried out when Bee 7 is
powered on. You can press RESET for at least 10
seconds, and then release the key. After Bee 7 is restarted,
enter the IP address displayed on the LCD screen to the IE
browser and then log in to the Web page of Bee 7.
Upgrade the system version in the System Upgrade page.
18 LAN Connects to the network.
3. Bee 7 Configuration
Bee 7 Web interface is used in conjunction with Bee 7. You can log in to the Web
page to remotely set Bee 7 parameters.
3.1 Bee 7 Web Interface Login
Open the IE browser (IE8 or higher is required), enter the IP address of Bee 7 in the
address bar, and press Enter. The Bee 7 Web login interface is displayed as shown in
Figure 3-1.
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Figure 3-1
Enter the username and password (both of them are admin by default), and click Log
in. The Bee 7 Web interface is displayed as shown in Figure 3-2. By default, the
System info page is displayed, allowing you to check the series number, model, and
version of Bee 7.
Figure 3-2
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3.2 Parameter Setting
Click Settings to display the parameter setting page. By default, the AV Setting tab is
displayed as shown in Figure 3-3. The Settings page consists of three tabs, namely,
Input Setting, Camera Control, and Title/Logo.
Figure 3-3
3.2.1 Input Setting
Input settings consist of three parts: Video input, Audio input, and Signal model.
Video input:
After Bee 7 is connected to input signals, you need to select the number of video
channels in the Web page. For example, when Bee 7 is configured to input
dual-channel signals from DVI IN 1 and DVI IN 3 interfaces, you need to select Two
channels (DVI In 1, DVI IN 3) to display video normally.
1. Select the number of channels as needed in Video Input, as shown in Figure 3-4.
2. Click Save and a dialog box “Save success!” is prompted.
3. Click OK to complete the setting.
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Figure 3-4
Audio input:
After Bee 7 establishes the connection with an audio input device, the audio input
device can work properly only after LINE IN or MIC IN is ticked off in the Web
interface according to the interface connection type at the rear panel of Bee 7. If not,
the sound will not be output.
1Tick off LINE IN or/and MIC IN according to the interface connection type, as
shown in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5
2Click Save and a dialog box “Save success!” is prompted.
3Click OK to complete the setting.
Signal model:
After Bee 7 is connected to input video signals from a certain interface, you need to
determine the signal format by ticking off High definition or Standard definition in
the Web interface. For example, if DVI IN 1 on the rear panel is connected to input
SD signals and DVI IN 2 is connected to input HD signals, to ensure that the
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corresponding video signals can be displayed normally, you need to choose Standard
definition for Input 1 and High definition for Input 2.
1Choose a respective signal standard for Input 1 and Input 2 according to the
interface connection type, as shown in Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6
4. Click Save and a dialog box “Save success!” is prompted.
5. Bee 7 will reboot automatically after Click OK and then complete the setting.
3.2.2 Camera Control
Uploading a PTZ protocol
Click Camera Control to open the parameter setting page, as shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7
If there is no suitable camera control protocol for the existing camera, you need to
upload an appropriate one. Note: Changing the input setting will lead to system
reboot. You are recommended to stop recording first.
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1Click to select a camera control protocol file (in .ini format) from the local
directory.
6. Click Open (O)
7. Click Upload.
8. Click Save and a dialog box “Save success!” is prompted.
9. Click OK to complete the setting.
Selecting a PTZ protocol
1Click the drop-down list in PTZ protocol to select a protocol file.
2Click Save.
3Restart Bee 7 manually to validate the setting.
Deleting a PTZ protocol
1Click the drop-down list in PTZ protocol to select a protocol file.
2Click Delete and a dialog box “do you want to delete the protocol?” is prompted.
3Click OK to delete the file and a dialog box “Success!” is prompted.
4Click OK to complete the deletion.
3.2.3 Title/Logo
Click Title/Logo to open the parameter setting page, as shown in Figure 3-8.
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Figure 3-8
You can set the title, current time, and logo in Input 1 and Input2 and set the logo
and non-title in Input 3.
Title setting
1Click the drop-down list of Position to select the position of the title text in the
video image. This parameter has two values, Top left, and Top right.
2Enter the title text to be displayed in Title contents.
3Tick off Display time to display the system time of Bee 7 in the video image.
4Click Save and a dialog box is prompted.
5Click OK to complete the setting.
Title deletion
When there is no title content, click Save and a dialog box is prompt. Click OK to
complete the operation.
Logo setting
Note: The logo picture is in the .png format. The logo picture of channels 1 and 2
cannot exceed 192 x 64, with its width being a multiple of 8. The logo picture of VGA
signals from channel 3 cannot exceed 64 x 64.
You can add, hide, and display a logo as needed.
1Click the drop-down list of Position to select the logo position in the video image.
This parameter has five values, Top left, Top right, Bottom left, Bottom right,
and None. None indicates that no logo is present.
2Click to select a logo image file from the local directory.
3Click Open (O) after a file is selected.
4Click OK and a dialog box is prompted.
5Click OK to complete the setting.
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3.3 System Configuration
Click Administration to display the system configuration page. By default, the
Network tab is displayed as shown in Figure 3-9. The Administration page consists
of three tabs, namely, Network, User, and System Upgrade.
Figure 3-9
3.3.1 Network
You can obtain the IP address of Bee 7 automatically by enabling Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Alternatively, you can enter the IP address of Bee 7
manually.
Tick off Enable in DHCP to obtain the IP address of Bee 7 automatically. Bee 7
will reboot automatically after the setting, and you can view the IP address
obtained automatically in the LCD screen.
If Enable is not ticked off, you can fill the IP address information of Bee 7
manually in IP address, Mask, and Gateway. Bee 7 will reboot automatically
after the setting, and you can view the configured IP address in the LCD screen.
3.3.2 User
Click User to open the parameter setting page, as shown in Figure 3-10.
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Figure 3-10
Note: After changing the system administrator password, you need to change the
password for connecting the management platform and media center accordingly.
1Enter the original password in Old password (the default password is admin).
2Enter the new password in New password.
3Re-enter the new password in Password confirm.
4Click Save in the System Admin part to complete the setting.
3.3.3 System Upgrade
Click System Upgrade to open the parameter setting page, as shown in Figure 3-11.
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Figure 3-11
System Upgrade
This parameter upgrades the system version of Bee 7. The detailed process is as
follows:
1Click to select the system upgrade file.
2Click Open (O).
3Click Upgrade and a dialog box is prompted.
4Click OK. The system upgrade is completed after Bee 7 reboots automatically.
Version Rollback
This parameter rolls back the current version to the version before upgrade.
Click Rollback to roll back to the previous version.
System Reboot
Click Reboot to restart Bee 7.
3.4 System Information
Click System info to view the system version, hard disk space, and IP address.
4. PC Management Platform
The PC management platform is connected to Bee 7 through the IP network to
monitor the status of Bee 7, remotely control cameras in the classroom, and fine-tune
the VGA images.
4.1 Installing the Management Platform
Double-click the installation package to install the management platform as prompted.
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4.2 Opening the Management Platform
Double-click the shortcut of Beekeeper.exe on the desktop to open the management
platform.
4.3 Adding a Device
The management platform does not have information about the Bee 7 that is
connected to it for the first time. Therefore, you need to add information about the
Bee 7 to the management platform in Add a Device.
If Media Center is added, you can monitor the status of Bee 7 in all classrooms
managed by the media center. If Terminal is added, you can only monitor the status
of Bee 7 in a specific classroom.
The procedure of adding a Bee 7 to the management platform is as follows:
1Click Add Device to open the parameter setting page, as shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 3-2
2Enter the IP address of Bee 7 in IP Address.
3Enter a user-defined name of Bee 7 in Device Name.
4Enter the username in User Name. The default value is admin.
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