Sencore Impulse 200E User manual

July 2020
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Impulse 200E
Network Encoder and Streamer
User Manual

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Revision History
Date
Version
Description
Author
10/10/2018
1.0
Initial Release
WAV
07/11/2019
1.1
Update for RTMPS Feature
BCR
04/06/2020
1.2
Rework for YouTube/Facebook Update
BCR
04/30/2020
1.3
Proof-reading/Changing
pictures/Updating Unit Model Name
ACP

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Safety Instructions
•Read these instructions.
•Keep these instructions.
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water.
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
•Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
•The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
•Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
oWhen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
oIf liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
oIf the product has been exposed to rain or water.
oIf the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of the controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
oIf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
oThe product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
There is always a danger present when using electronic equipment.
Unexpected high voltages can be present at unusual locations in defective
equipment and signal distribution systems. Become familiar with the equipment
that you are working with and observe the following safety precautions.
•Every precaution has been taken in the design of your Impulse 200Eto ensure
that it is as safe as possible. However, safe operation depends on you the
operator.
•Always be sure your equipment is in good working order. Ensure that all points of
connection are secure to the chassis and that protective covers are in place and
secured with fasteners.
•Never work alone when working in hazardous conditions. Always have another
person close by in case of an accident.
•Always refer to the manual for safe operation. If you have a question about the
application or operation, email [email protected].
•WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, never allow your
equipment to be exposed to water, rain or high moisture environments. If it is
exposed to a liquid, remove power safely (at the breaker) and send your
equipment to be serviced by a qualified technician.
•To reduce the risk of shock, the Impulse 200Emust be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
•For the Impulse 200E, the mains plug is the main disconnect and should remain
readily accessible and operable at all times.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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Package Contents
The following is a list of the items that are included along with the Impulse 200E:
1. Quick Start Guide
2. AC Power Supply
3. A/V Adapter Cable
Note: If any option cables were ordered with the Impulse 200E, they will be included in
the box as well.
If any of these items were omitted from the packaging of the Impulse 200E, please call
1-800-SENCORE to obtain a replacement. Manuals for Sencore products can be
downloaded at www.sencore.com

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Overview.............................................................................................8
1.1 Product Introduction.....................................................................................................9
1.2 Front Panel Overview ..................................................................................................9
1.3 Rear Panel Overview.................................................................................................10
Section 2 Installation........................................................................................11
2.1 Installation Preparation..............................................................................................12
2.2 Equipment Wiring andConnection.............................................................................12
2.3 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................12
2.4 Network Setup via Front Panel..................................................................................12
2.4.1 Static IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway.............................................................12
2.4.2 DHCP....................................................................................................................14
Section 3 Operating the Front Panel...............................................................15
3.1 Impulse 200E Front Panel Overview.........................................................................16
Section 4 Operating the Web Interface...........................................................18
4.1 Impulse 200E Web Interface Overview .....................................................................19
4.1.1 Logging into the Impulse 200EWeb Interface ......................................................19
4.1.2 Status Page..........................................................................................................20
4.1.3 Menu Navigation Tab ...........................................................................................21
4.2 Live Service/Streaming Settings Menu......................................................................22
4.2.1 Basic Settings Tab................................................................................................23
4.2.2 Advanced Settings Tab ........................................................................................28
4.3 Record Settings Menu...............................................................................................29
4.3.1 Basic Settings Tab................................................................................................31
4.4 Playback Settings Menu............................................................................................33
4.4.1 Playlist Settings ....................................................................................................34
4.4.2 Output Settings.....................................................................................................35
4.5 Overlay Settings Menu ..............................................................................................38
4.5.1 Text Overlay .........................................................................................................38
4.5.2 Picture Overlay.....................................................................................................39
4.6 System Settings Menu...............................................................................................42
Section 5 Appendices.......................................................................................44
Appendix A – Acronyms and Glossary..................................................................................45
Appendix B – Using Automatic YouTube Streaming.............................................................47
Appendix C – Using Automatic Facebook Streaming............................................................52
Appendix D – Using Manual RTMP Streaming......................................................................57
Appendix E – Using Manual RTMPS Streaming...................................................................63

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Section 1 Overview
Introduction
This section includes the following topics:
1.1 Product Introduction.....................................................................................................9
1.2 Front Panel Overview ..................................................................................................9
1.3 Rear Panel Overview.................................................................................................10

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1.1 Product Introduction
The Impulse 200E is a cost-effective single-channel encoder and streamer for audio and
video processing and transport. It supports professional encoding and IP streaming for
live encoding, uploading, and playback.
1.2 Front Panel Overview
The Impulse 200E can be controlled from the front panel with the LCD screen and
buttons that are shown below in Figure 1. A detailed description of using the front panel
can be found in Section 3.
Figure 1: Impulse 200E Unit Front Panel
1. Reset Button: pressing this will reboot the Impulse 200E.
2. LCD Screen: shows menus for user status and unit control
3. Up, Down, Left, Right, OK and Menu Buttons: provides navigation and entry
within LCD screen menus
4. Status Indicator: light indicates input signal presence (green) or absence (red)
5. USB Port: purposed for storage while using the record and playback features.
Note: the Impulse 200E is only compatible with the FAT32 USB/SD format.
1
2 3
4
5

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1.3 Rear Panel Overview
The Impulse 200E comes standard with all of the hardware back panel features shown
and listed below except where noted as an Impulse 200E-01 exclusive option. Refer to
the Figure 2 at the top of the next page.
Figure 2: IMPULSE 200E Unit Back Panel
1. DC Input: power input (12V – 2A)
2. RJ45: management and UDP output port (10/100)
3. Digital Video Output Connector (HDMI): HDMI pass-through port
4. RS232 Port: future use
5. SD Card Slot: purposed for storage while using the record and playback features
Note: the Impulse 200E is only compatible with the FAT32 SD Card format.
6. Audio In: for use with external audio source
7. Digital Video Input Connector (HDMI)
8. CVBS/CCIN: closed caption input
9. SDI In (exclusive to the Impulse 200E-01)
1 2 3
4
6
5
7 8 9

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Section 2 Installation
Introduction
This section includes the following topics:
2.1 Installation Preparation..............................................................................................12
2.2 Equipment Wiring andConnection.............................................................................12
2.3 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................12
2.4 Network Setup via Front Panel..................................................................................12

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2.1 Installation Preparation
This chapter contains information for the technicians installing the equipment.
Before starting, confirm the device is in good condition and the necessary cabling is
present to complete the installation.
When unpacking the unit, inspect it for shipping damage. If any damage is found,
contact Sencore customer service.
2.2 Equipment Wiring and Connection
Only use the supplied power connector or a 12V, 2A equivalent.
Connect to the RJ45 port with a CAT5 cable. Access the Impulse 200E management
interface with a PC on the same network or directly connected to the Impulse.
2.3 Maintenance
The Impulse 200E is a maintenance-free piece of equipment. There are no user
serviceable parts on the inside of the unit.
2.4 Network Setup via Front Panel
The Impulse 200E can be accessed on a network connection to allow remote
management. For these features to work, the network settings for the Impulse 200E
must first be configured properly for the network it is connected to.
2.4.1 Static IP Address/Subnet Mask/Gateway
To setup the Impulse 200E with a static IP address, use the following steps:
1. The native screen on the Impulse 200E is the “Status”
page. This will report the name of the unit, its current IP
as well as the status of the input (used in tandem with
the red/green LED light on the front panel).
2. Press the button to enter the page where settings
can be viewed and configured.
3. Use the and
buttons to move the cursor to
“System”, and then press the
button to enter the
system menu.
4. Use the and
buttons to move the cursor to
“Network”, then press the button to ente
r the
network menu.
Network
Version
Recovery
Reboot
System
Live
Playback
Record
Easy to Use Mode
IMPULSE 200E
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5. Use the and
buttons to move the cursor to
“NetMode”, then press the button.
6. Confirm that the unit is currently set to “DHCP: Disable”.
If it is, press the MENU button to return to the network
menu. If it is not, press the button to disable DHCP
and repeat Step 1~4.
7. Use the and buttons to move the cursor to “Host
IP”, then press the button to enter the menu where
Host IP can be viewed and configured.
8. Press the
button to initiate changing the IP. Use
the and buttons to change the value of the digit
and the and buttons to change the location.
Press to finish and apply, and then repeat Step 1~4
to return to the network menu.
9. Use the and buttons to move the cursor to “Host
GateWay”, then press the button to enter the menu
where Host Gateway can be viewed and configured.
10. Press the button to initiate changing the GateWay.
Use the and buttons to change the value of the
digit and the and buttons to change the location.
Press
when finished to apply, and then repeat
steps 1~4 to return to the network menu.
11. Use the and buttons to move the cursor to “Host
Mask”, then press the
button to enter the menu
where Host Mask can be viewed and configured.
12. Press the button to initiate changing the Mask. Use
the and buttons to change the value of the digit
and the and buttons to change the location.
13. Press to finish and
apply. The IP will now be
accessible on the network it was configured to!
255.255.255.0
NetMode
Host IP
Host GateWay
Host Mask
192.168.1.1
NetMode
Host IP
Host GateWay
Host Mask
192.168.1.100
NetMode
Host IP
Host GateWay
Host Mask
DHCP: Disable
DNS: Static
NetMode
Host IP
Host GateWay
Host Mask

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2.4.2 DHCP
The Impulse 200E can be configured to use DHCP to obtain an IP address/Subnet
Mask/Gateway.
1. The default screen on the Impulse 200E is the “Status”
page. This will report the name of the unit, its current IP
as well as the status of the input (used in tandem with
the red/green LED light on the front panel).
2. Press the button to enter the page where settings
can be viewed and configured.
3. Use the and
buttons to move the cursor to
“System”, and then press the
button to enter the
system menu.
4. Use the and buttons to move the
cursor to
“Network”, then press the
button to enter the
network menu.
5. Use the and
buttons to move the cursor to
“NetMode”, then press the button.
6. If the DHCP setting is currently set to “Disable”, press
the button to enable DHCP.
Note: It may take up to a minute for the Impulse 200E to obtain an IP address.
DHCP: Disable
DNS: Static
NetMode
Host IP
Host GateWay
Host Mask
Network
Version
Recovery
Reboot
System
Live
Playback
Record
Easy to Use Mode
IMPULSE 200E
192.168.1.100
Live
HDMI No Signal

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Section 3 Operating the Front
Panel
Introduction
This section includes the following topics:
3.1 Impulse 200E Front Panel Overview.........................................................................16

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3.1 Impulse 200E Front Panel Overview
The Impulse 200E front panel allows the user to configure all settings that are present in
the web interface using the buttons indicated in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Front Panel Navigation Keys
The screen below is the idle screen of the Impulse 200E. This idle screen shown in
Figure 4 displays the management IP address of the unit as well as the status of the
input/output.
Figure 4: Idle LCD Screen
1. IP address of RJ45 port
2. Status of input/output
Press the button in order to view and change additional configuration or exit from
additional menus. Use the arrow keys to cycle through the options and to enter
additional menus and toggle settings. Figure 5 on the next page shows the first front
panel menu after the idle screen.
IMPULSE 200E
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HDMI No Signal
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2

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The highlighted line indicates the cursor, which can be moved with the and arrow
keys. The button will select the highlighted line and proceed to the next menu.
Pressing the will go back to the previous menu, in this case returning to the idle
screen.
Figure 5: Menu Selection Screen
Live
Playback
Record
Easy to Use Mode

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Section 4 Operating the Web
Interface
Introduction
This section includes the following topics:
4.1 Impulse 200E Web Interface Overview .....................................................................19
4.2 Live Service/Streaming Settings Menu......................................................................22
4.3 Record Settings Menu...............................................................................................29
4.4 Playback Settings Menu............................................................................................33
4.5 Overlay Settings Menu ..............................................................................................38
4.6 System Settings Menu...............................................................................................42

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4.1 Impulse 200E Web Interface Overview
4.1.1 Logging into the Impulse 200E Web Interface
To open the Impulse 200E web interface, use one of the following supported browsers
and navigate to the unit’s IP address:
•Firefox 3.5 & above
•Google Chrome
The user will need to login to the web interface. The default login credentials
(username/password): admin/admin. After entering “admin” into both fields shown in
Figure 6, click the login button or press the enter key.
Figure 6: User Login Prompt
If this menu does not appear when navigating to the IP address on the front panel of the
unit, confirm the PC is configured with an IP address in the same range.

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4.1.2 Status Page
After logging into the web interface of the Impulse 200E, the user will be taken to the
Status page as seen in Figure 7 below. This screen can be used to view the information
about the HDMI or SDI input, the current progress on a recording and also the status of
the encoder or playback output.
Figure 7: Status Page
The thumbnail shows a preview of what the user is viewing and will update every few
seconds. This is not a real-time view of the incoming baseband source or the outgoing
stream.
The input and output status will display or indicators to ensure the device is
operating properly and quickly identifies issues with incoming and outgoing content.