Teradek Vidiu X User manual

Quick Start Guide
Live Streaming Encoder
Vidiu X

A: SD card slot (not shown)
B: Broadcast button
C: Video status indicator (top)
D: Network status indicator (top)
E: Broadcast status indicator (top)
F: OLED display
G: Menu joystick
H: USB modem port (not shown)
I: HDMI input
J: HDMI output
K: Mic/Line stereo input
L: 10/100 Ethernet port
M: USB Type-C power input
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Button Operation ................................ 2
Power and Connect ............................. 2
Get Online .......................................... 3
Sharelink ............................................ 6
Choose a Platform and Quality ............ 8
Vidiu App .......................................... 9
Recording ........................................ 10

Menu Joystick
Use the menu joystick to
navigate through the menus.
Press the joystick inward to
confirm or open selection.
Broadcast/Record Button
Start/stop broadcast or
recording.
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2Connect power to Vidiu X using the included USB-C A/C adapter or another USB-C
power source. Vidiu X will power on once connected.
Connect the HDMI output from your video source to Vidiu X’s HDMI input (I).
BUTTON OPERATION
POWER AND CONNECT
Use the Menu joystick and the Broadcast/Record button to navigate the front panel and
to begin your livestream.
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GET ONLINE
You can use the front panel interface, the built-in web UI, or the Vidiu app (iOS/Android)
to remotely control and configure Vidiu X to connect to a network and get online.
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b. Client Mode - Select Client, tap Scan for Networks, then enter your credentials
for the network you select.
Select a wireless mode:
CONNECT TO A WIFI NETWORK
Navigate to the Network Settings menu from the front panel, then select Wireless.
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a. Access Point (AP) Mode - Connect your phone or laptop to Vidiu X’s network,
Vidiu-X-XXXXX (XXXXX represents the last five digits of Vidiu X’s serial number).
Vidiu X supports two wireless (wi-fi) modes; Access Point (AP) Mode and Client Mode.
In AP Mode, Vidiu X generates a wi-fi network for your phone or laptop to connect to. To
use wi-fi as your Internet connection, you’ll need to connect Vidiu X to another network
using Client mode.

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Insert a compatible 3G/4G USB modem, then wait for the icon to appear on the
front panel display.
CONNECT VIA USB MODEM
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2Navigate to the Network menu, then select Wired to verify that Ethernet is set to
DHCP and to view Vidiu X’s IP address.
Plug an Ethernet cable from the Vidiu X’s Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch
or ro uter.
CONNECT VIA ETHERNET
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2Enter the network’s IP address in your
web browser’s navigation bar.
Press down on the Menu joystick until
the IP address that corresponds to the
selected network is revealed.
ACCESS THE WEB UI
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Before you begin streaming, make sure you visit teradek.com/pages/downloads to check for the latest
firmware and/or software updates. You can also check for the latest firmware updates by navigating to
System>Firmware>Check for update on the web UI.
3Enter the default password ”admin.”

Sharelink is a cloud service by Teradek created specifically for Vidiu devices. Sharelink
unlocks the full potential of your live streams by oering network bonding, streaming
to multiple platforms simultaneously, remote management from anywhere in the world,
and cellular tethering. NOTE: A subscription to Sharelink is required to bond Internet
connections.
SHARELINK
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TO CREATE A SHARELINK ACCOUNT:
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2After selecting a plan and creating an account, return to the login screen and enter
your credentials.
Visit sharelink.tv and select a pricing plan that best suits your needs.

• Ethernet
• Up to one Teradek Node or 3G/4G/LTE USB modem.
• WiFi (Client mode) − Connect to an existing wireless network or mobile hotspot
SUPPORTED CONNECTIONS
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Select Sharelink from the Streaming
menu, then click Apply.
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Copy the authorization code generated
for your Vidiu X, then navigate to the
link provided.
Login to your Sharelink account, and
select Add new Vidiu.
TO CONNECT TO SHARELINK:
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Enter the authorization code, then click Add.

Vidiu X can broadcast directly to any compatible video streaming platform. Simply enter
your credentials using the Vidiu app, web UI (page 5), or the front panel interface.
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2Select a Stream mode - Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, Wowza − or select RTSP or
manual RTMP.
Enter the Streaming menu.
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4Enter the Input/Encoding menu, then select your desired video bitrate and resolution.
Enter your credentials or destination information, then click Apply.
5To Go Live:
• From the front panel - Press the Broadcast/Record button.
• From the web UI - Click the button.
• From the Vidiu app - Tap the Go Live button.
CHOOSE A PLATFORM AND QUALITY
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MAIN DISPLAY
The Vidiu app can be used to remotely monitor and configure Vidiu X, and allows you
to broadcast high definition video to any compatible streaming platform directly from
your phone or tablet.
• Settings - Tap the button at the top of the display to
configure Vidiu X’s options such as streaming destinations,
video and audio options, and network settings.
• Info - Displays the stream mode, broadcast status, and
output information.
• Audio/Video - Displays the current audio and video bitrate,
input resolution, and video framerate.
• Go Live/Stop Broadcast - Start/stop your broadcast
and/or recording. NOTE: This button is only available
once a destination is configured or Recording is enabled.
VIDIU APP
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RECORDING
• Recordings are triggered by the broadcast state. When a broadcast starts, a new
recording is created.
• If a broadcast is interrupted for connectivity reasons, recording will continue.
• If a recorded file exceeds your storage media’s file size limits, a new file will be created
and recording will continue.
• Recording resolution and quality match your configured Broadcast settings.
RECORDING CONSIDERATIONS
Vidiu X supports recording to an SD card or compatible USB thumb drive.
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2Enter the Recording menu, and select Enabled.
Insert a compatible SD card or USB drive into the corresponding slot. The front
panel will indicate that the media is detected.
Once enabled, a copy of your broadcast will be saved to the storage media. For best
results, use Class 6 or higher SD cards.
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Teradek regularly releases new firmware versions to improve performance, add features, or fix vulnerabilities.
teradek.com/pages/downloads contains all the latest firmware and software updates.
Visit support.teradek.com for tips, information, and to submit help requests to Teradek’s support team.

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