Reach Bee9 User manual

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Bee9
Multiple Scene Intelligent Recorder
USER’S MANUAL
VERSION V1.1 (US)
DATE OF ISSUE 01.03.2017

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Table of Contents
1. System Integration Considerations .......................................................................................................3
1.2.Bee9 Product Description.......................................................................................................................4
2. Bee9 Connectivity (Rear Panel) ..............................................................................................................4
3. Bee9 Connectivity (Front Panel).............................................................................................................5
4. Detailed Connectivity Description.......................................................................................................... 5
5. Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 5
6. Rear Panel...............................................................................................................................................6
7. Remote Controller..................................................................................................................................7
8. A Note on USB File Transfer ...................................................................................................................8
9. Configuring t ........................................................................................................................................... 8
10. File Management Page........................................................................................................................... 9
11. Video Settings.......................................................................................................................................11
12. System Config.......................................................................................................................................14
13. The System Info Buton .........................................................................................................................20
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Contact: BTX Technologies
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Hawthorne, NY 10532
800.666.0996
www.reachAVIP.us
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Note: This user manual is compiled to ensure easy installation and configuration of the product. Please read this
manual carefully before using the product, so that you can make best use of all its functions.
This manual is subject to update from time to time without prior notice. Updated versions are available at
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1. System Integration Considerations
Once unboxed, the Bee9 is ready to be integrated into a classroom equipment rack. To make this process easier,
predetermine the following integration steps.
Now that you know the challenges to a successful installation, it’s time to begin the planning the
integration process. Refer to sections 1.2 and 1.3 for connections, mount the cameras, place the
Bee9 appliance in the equipment rack, run all the cables, connect to the LAN, and fire up the system.
Once you can see video from the HDMI video output of the Bee9, refer to section 2.1 of this manual,
to login as an administrator, then section 2.XX to plug in an IP address, Subnet mask, and gateway
consistent with the LAN its attached to time to do the magic you do as an integrator with “the right stuff”.
The resources available to you with respect to documentation are:
The Director Application Manual which includes all the details of working with the Kite Application.
Please review this manual thoroughly before continuing with this journey. It will make the setup of the Bee9 hassle free.
This process is intensely technical, and should only be performed by qualified integrators with experience in mapping
video analytics. Take your time; and remember: measure twice, cut once. It will save you a lot of frustration.
We are here to help you, if this is your first Bee9 integration or your thirty-third. Don’t hesitate to call, email, or text us.
We will make you look like a rock star!
System Integration Considerations
Section 1.1
•The presenter close-up camera is the key to effective visual knowledge transfer in this system. Utilizing the Reach HD-
830 HD PTZ camera, it should be located centered on the blackboard, whiteboard, or large screen display, and located
no more than 55 feet (16.76M) from the front of the HD-830 lens to the front wall of the room.
The location of the Presenter Close-up Camera
•The presenter wide shot should include the entire front of the room, to give the presenter ample room to walk around
at the head of the classroom. It is also very important to position the camera in such a way, that the difference between
the presenter close up and presenter wide shots do not create a noticable jump when the Bee9 switches between
them. (Which it will do a lot with an active presenter!)
The location of the Presenter Wide Camera, and the Classroom Wide Camera
•The analysis camera is a notwork camera that provides critical spcail and locational data to the Bee9. Its location in the
room is critical for accurate tracking and switching. The analysis camera should be located as close as possible to the
center of the room from left to right to allow it to properly track the presenter. The analysis camera should also be
located as close as possible to 15 feet (4.5M) from the front wall of the room.
The location of the Analysis Camera
•The front wall of the room must be a flat plane. Any obstructions abutting the front wall will cause inaccurate spacial
data to be sent to the Bee9 diminishing the tracking accuracy of the system.
No obstructions abutting the front wall of the room
•The remote controller is a key asset to the presenter, and should be located in close proximity to where she anchors to
in the room. Cabling to the remote controller is RS-485, so distance is not a concern, however, if the capability of USB
download is a consideration, a USB extender will be required for long cable runs.
The location of the Remote Controller

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1.2. Bee9
Product
Description
The Bee9 is a capture, streaming and recording device that integrates advanced auto-tracking and auto-switching
features, to track a presenter’s movement, and automatically change the camera source to the most meaningful shot
based on the presenter’s location and presentation content status. The shot selections include:
•Presenter close-up shot
•Presenter wide shot
•Classroom wide shot
•Presentation content full screen.
The Bee9 can record both switched production output and isolated camera (iso) angles, so that the switched production
file can be edited on the Reach Media Center, or other non-linear editing system. The Bee9 was created as a classroom’s
recording solution for the education market, but can easily be integrated into conference rooms in a corporate
environment, instead of expensive and complicated video conference systems, for the transfer of business intelligence
to knowledge workers who otherwise would not be able to access it due to technology constraints.
The Bee9 features 3 HD-SDI inputs for connecting HD cameras, 1 DVI-I input for computer generated presentation
content such as Microsoft Power Point Presentations, and analog unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for simple
integration into an existing system. The system is set up by the included Director application which includes the Kite
Tracking application, as well as a web interface, which are preloaded on the Bee9. Once the system is set up, and
automatic mode is selected, the Bee9 will run unattended. The Director application also allows users to take creative
control of the functions of the Bee9 by changing its operation to manual mode, where a user can preview and take shots
as required to produce program content. Management of the Bee9 is performed through the Bee9 web interface, and
connected Media Center server.
2. Bee9 Connectivity (Rear Panel)
Bee9 Product Description
Section 1.2
Bee9 Connectivity (Rear Panel)
Section 2

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3. Bee9 Connectivity (Front Panel)
4. Detailed Connectivity Description
5. Front Panel
No.
Image
Item
Description
1
LCD
Screen
This display will provide current status of the system, its network connections,
and provide confirmation of recording mode. When the Bee9 is powered on, the
display will indicate the startup procedure.
2
Control
Panel
USB Port
Connect a USB-A to USB-A cable (provided) to this port and the remote control
panel. This port does not provide power to an external disk drive powered by
USB!
3
LAN Port
for
Analysis
Camera
This LAN port is used to connect to the system analysis camera. The IP address is
preset within the Bee9. No manual setting is required.
Note: The analysis camera must be connected directly. Ethernet extenders
CANNOT be used.
4
Serial
Port
Connected to the serial port of the Remote Control Panel. (Note: Even though
connectivity is by an Ethernet cable, this connection utilizes RS-485 protocol.)
Bee9 Connectivity (Front Panel)
Section 3
Bee9 Connectivity Detail (Front Panel)
Section 4

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6. Rear Panel
No.
Image
Item
Description
No.
Image
Item
Description
1
Power
Input
AC 100~240V input
10
Audio 1
Reserved for future use
2
Power
Switch
Power on/off
11
Audio 0
2 channel unbalanced
audio input
3
3G-SDI 1
1st HD video SDI
input port,
Presenter close-up
camera input
12
LINE OUT
Audio loop out port
4
3G-SDI 2
2nd HD video SDI
input port,
Classroom wide
camera input
13
RS232/RS
485
Control protocol switching
5
3G-SDI 3
3rd HD video SDI
input port,
Presenter wide
camera input
14
RS232
Control
Interface
Reserved for future use
6
LOOP
OUT
Reserved for future
use
15
RS232
Control
Interface
RS232 for Presenter close-
up camera PTZ control,
the protocol switch should
set to the RS232 position
7
DVI
Digital, analog VGA
signal input port
16
RS485
Control
Interface
RS485 for Presenter close-
up camera PTZ control,
the protocol switch should
switching to RS485 side
8
HDMI
HD video output
port, with output
of movie mode
video
17
RESET
Reset button, which
provides access to backup
system for main system
upgrading in case that the
main system is damaged*.
9
HDBase-T
Reserved for future
use.
18
LAN
Network connection
*Turn off power to the Bee9, press and hold RESET switch with a straightened paper clip, power-up the unit
while continuing to hold the reset switch for 5 seconds then release. After Bee9 is restarted, enter the IP address
indicated on the LCD display in a browser. Log into the backup system page and perform a system reload. Details
of the reload procedure are included in the appendix.
Bee9 Connectivity Detail (Rear Panel)
Section 4

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7. Remote Controller
No.
Image
Item
Description
No
.
Image
Item
Description
1
Record
Press this button to start recording, or
to resume recording when recording is
paused. After recording is started,
related scrolling messages will show on
the LCD screen on Bee9 front panel.
The button LED is off in default.
5
Volume
Bar
Dynamic display of peak audio volume.
2
Pause
Press this button to pause a recording;
press Record button again to resume
recording.The button LED is off by
default.
6
Video
Signal
Lamp
V1: Presenter Close-up signal.
V2: Classroom Wide view signal.
V3: Presenter Wide view signal.
VGA: Computer Presentation Content Signal.
3
Stop
Press this button to stop recording. The
LED will flash on and off, indicating the
file recording is done. The LCD Screen
is switched to the scrolling message
display to confirm the action. The
button LED is off in default.
7
File
Download
When a USB storage device is connected,
press this button to download the last
recorded file. The button will flash during the
download, and stays on when the download is
complete.
4
VGA
Lock
When the Bee9 is in auto mode, and
this button is pressed, the computer
presentation content will be displayed
full screen until the button is pressed
again. The button LED is off by default.
8
USB Port
Used to connect storage device. Supported
Device: USB flash disk, USB hard disk
9
Power
Switch
This LED blinks during start-up, and
stays illuminated after start-up.
Please note that even though connectivity of this remote controller is through
an Ethernet cable, the signals are RS-485. Be particularly attentive not to
connect the remote control cable to the analysis camera port, or vice versa.
Bee9 Connectivity Detail (Remote Controller)
Section 4

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8. A Note on USB File Transfer
1. After the USB flash disk or USB mobile HD is inserted in the USB connector, Bee9 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. In case of multiple partition, a prompt of partition selection will be displayed on the LCD Screen.
2. When downloading the video file with USB flash disk or USB mobile HD, if the available space is less than 50MB during the
downloading, a prompt will be displayed on the LCD Display and the downloading will stop.
3. USB disk download is disabled when Bee9 is recording, and a prompt will appear on the LCD panel.
4. (Supported Formats: EXT3, NTFS, FAT32). This port does not provide power to an external disk drive powered by USB!
5. Files larger than 4GB are not supported by FAT 32.
9. Configuring t
A static IP address is configured from the factory in the Bee9 so that it can be set up for deployment. After the device is
connected to power and booted up, the IP address of the device from the information displayed on the LCD display.
The user may log in to the Bee9 web interface with a browser by entering the IP address in the address bar. To configure
the Bee9 to the classroom and adjust other settings, you must log in with the user name admin and password admin.
A note on USB file transfer
Section 8
Configuring the Bee9 through the Web Interface
Section 9
•Logging into the Bee9

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The following page will be displayed when logging in Bee9 as the administrator.
There are four buttons on the top of the page to adjust the operating parameters of the Bee9.
10. File Management Page
File
Management Video Setting System Config
System Info
•(the current page
shown above)
FIle Management Page
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•Files may be searched by file name or note here. Type in the info you have and click the search
button.
1. Search Box
•When you click refresh, and recordings not listed since you opened this page will populate the list.
2. Refresh Button
•When clicked, a selected file is uploaded from the Bee9 to Media Center or FTP location
3. Upload Button
•When you click this button, all files associated with the file name are downloaded. Note: This
button is provided for users who continue to use older browsers. Reach recommends the use of
the “Download Application when accessing program (movie) and iso (resource) content
together.
4. Package Download
5. File Name
The file name convention is:
•Users may had information about the file here.
6. User created file notes
•Quickly change pages of files with these navigation buttons.
7. File Page Navigation
•Reports if the file has been uploaded to Media Center.
8. File Upload Status
•Click this button to begin downloading the produced program file.
9. Program Download
•Click this button to delete the selected file. NOTE: This step is not reversable!
10. Delete
Click on File Management. A general description of this page follows:

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11. Video Settings
There are four tabs on the Video Settings page to configure input and output video signal parameters.
On the Input Settings tab:
•Provides video input legend.
1. Video input panel
•The Bee9 auto configures for each input. When a source is connected, Bee9 will display that source resolution.
2. Resolution display
•This panel allows you to adjust analog VGA signals video phase so that there will be no shift when sources are changed.
3. Analog Video Phase adjustment panel
•These control move the image left right up or down to center the analog VGA signal to the display.
4. Video Phase Adjustment Controls
•Use high speed adjustment for coarse video phas adjustment, slow for fine adjustments.
Video Phase Adjustment Speed Control
Video Settings Page
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On the Output Settings tab:
On the Media Streams tab:
•Select the resolution you wish to view the Bee9 HDMI output on a local monitor.
1. Video output resolution select
•Click save to register output resolution. NOTE: when you click save, the Bee9 will automatically
restart to register the output resolution change.
2. Save Button

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On the Track Settings tab:
•This information provides a specific address for the Bee9 RTSP streams. YOu can copy this stream info and paste it into any live streaming
media player (Flash player, VLC media player) to view the RTSP stream output.
1. RTSP Stream Info
•Paste this info from your RTMP Live Stream CDN like YouTube, or Wowza.
2. RTMP Stream Info
•Manual control to start and stop RTSP and RTMP streams.
3. Operation Mode
•With RTSP streams, when users are connected to the Bee9 statue will change from disconnected to connected. With RTMP streams,
when the CDN is successfully receiving streams, the status will change from disconnected to connected.
4. Status Display
•Use this to apply an access code to RTSP streams, and to adjust the port information should your LAN require it. NOTE: Typically the
default settings are acceptable for most networks. Please refer to the image below.
5. Settings Link

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12. System
Config
There are four tabs on the System Config page to configure all core functionality. On the Network tab:
•THis is an internally preset IP address matched ONLY with the network camera that shipped with the Bee9. Please do not
change this address! This interface is provided in the unlikely event that the analysis camera has to be replaced.
1. Analysis Camera IP Address
•Click save to record the IP address above. NOTE: when you click save, the Bee9 will automatically restart to register the
IP address change.
2. Save Button
•When replacing the Bee9 analysis camera, press the refresh button to reveal its IP address.
Refresh Button
System Configuration Page
Section 12

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On the User Tab:
•Check this box if your LAN utilizes a DHCP server to obtain IP address.
1. DHCP
•Populate these text boxes if your LAN requires you to provide Static IP address information.
2. Network Credentials
•Click save to record the IP address above or invoke DHCP credentials. NOTE: when you click save, the Bee9
will automatically restart to register the IP address change or mode change.
2. Save Button
•Refreshes the information on this page.
Refresh Button
•This tab simply allows users to change the password for the Administrator or Guest, when logged in to the Bee9 as an
administrator. When users change the admin password, remember to change it on Media Center, or FTP server, so you
can continue to upload content for distribution.
1. Administrator or Guest Password Update Functionality

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On the Parameter Tab:
•This slide bar controls the zoom speed while the Presenter Closeup PTZ camera is adjusting to tracking information. A
slower speed will look more natural if the presenter moves faster than the analytics can adapt, but may detract from
the production value of the content. On the basis of the observed accuracy of the Bee9, the default setting is
recommended.
1. Zoom Speed
•This pull down menu allows users to enable or disable the USB port for file transfer.
USB Download

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On the Central Control Tab
•Enter the IP address of the system external control equipment here.
1. Central Control IP Address
•Click the save button to invoke the change and register Telnet commands from this IP address.
Save Button

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On the Platform tab:
On the System Upgrade tab:
•Click this pull-down to choose between Media Center or FTP Server for upload target destination..
1. Access Type
•Click the save button to invoke the platform change.
Save Button

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Upgrade detail:
•Detailed instructions follw this section.
1. System Upgrade
•Click this button to synchronize the Bee9 to NST-A server time.
Synchronize Button
•Click this button to restart the Bee9. It is a good practice to restart the Bee9 on a periodic basis. Reach
recommends a restart once every two weeks, to clear the caches.
System Restart Button
•Click browse to locate the upgrade file.
1. System Upgrade
•Click this button to upload the file to the Bee9, which will modify the OS and other code to conform to the latest revision
level, The Bee9 will automatically restart after the update.
Upgrade Button

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13. The System Info Buton
The system info page is where we started when we logged in to the Bee9 as an administrator. The information on this
page is valuable to the IT professional, and integrators, as it completely describes the Bee9 physically, and where it is on
the LAN. After preparing the Bee9 for deployment, this page allows users to confirm the equipment is ready to be
interfaced with the Director application, and the Kite application to continue the process of configuration.
BTX is the importer of Reach products and solutions in North America.
Contact: BTX Technologies
5 Skyline Drive
Hawthorne, NY 10532
800.666.0996
www.reachAVIP.us
System Info Page
Section 13