ZyCast HDIP-800RJ Instruction sheet

INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION MANUAL
ZyCast
HDIP-800RJ
Live Streaming RTMP/S Encoder
ZyCast Technology, Inc.
No. 33 Lane 181 Chung Hwa Road
Section 4 Hsin Chu Taiwan 30060
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: info@zycast com tw
www zycast com tw
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Table of Contents
Safety Precaution..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Section 1 Introduction to HDIP-800RJ......................................................................................................... 4
Features................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Section 2 Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................................................................ 7
Hardware Installation and Connections...................................................................................................................... 7
Front View................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Procedure to connect to the Streaming Server via the Network port.............................................................. 9
Section 3 Configuring the HDIP-800RJ....................................................................................................... 9
Overview Page...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Login User and Password.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Section 4 Encoder Setup................................................................................................................................ 11
Video Control...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Audio Control...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Color Control....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Section 5 Streaming Setup............................................................................................................................ 15
Section 6 Network Configuration................................................................................................................ 16
Device Network.................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Setting Static IP..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Section 7 Administration................................................................................................................................ 18
Reboot Device..................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Reset to Default.................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Backup and Restore Configuration............................................................................................................................ 19
Backup................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Restore.................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Change Password............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Section 8 Streaming Examples.................................................................................................................... 21
Streaming Cases.................................................................................................................................................... 21
YouTube Live Streaming................................................................................................................................................ 21
Twitch Streaming............................................................................................................................................................... 23
FaceBook Live Streaming.............................................................................................................................................. 25
Custom Streaming............................................................................................................................................................ 25
Private Address Ranges IPv4........................................................................................................................... 27
PRODUCT NOTES.................................................................................................................................................................... 28
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Safety Precaution
The presence of this symbol is to alert the installer and user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to produce a risk of electric shock.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
DO NOT apply power to the unit until all connections have been made, all components have been
installed and all wiring has been properly terminated
DO NOT terminate, change, or uninstall any wiring without first disconnecting the unit’s power adapter
from the device
This device is supplied with the appropriately rated 12VDC power supply with the center pin positive
The use of any other power supply could cause damage and invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty
The device should be installed in an environment consistent with its operating temperature
specifications Placement next to heating devices and ducts is to be avoided as doing so may cause
damage The device should not be placed in areas of high humidity
DO NOT cover any of the device’s ventilation openings
If the device has been in a cold environment allow it to warm to room temperature for at least 2 hours
before connecting power
Package Contents
This package contains:
One HDIP-800RJ
One 12VDC 1 5A Power Adapter
One installation / configuration manual
Inspect the package before starting installation to ensure there is no damage and all supplied contents are
present Contact your distributor or dealer should the device be damaged, or package contents are
incomplete
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Section 1 Introduction to HDIP-800RJ
ZyCast's new HDIP-800RJ Professional HD IP Live Streamer allows users to send live RTMP/S streams to three (3)
different URLs simultaneously The Live Streamer accepts a HDMI, Component, or Composite video input and the unit
is designed to deliver a rich HD/SD Streaming experience for its users
The HDIP-800RJ HD Encoder enables high-definition streaming with resolutions up to 1080p over a LAN System
providing a high-quality viewing experience for your customer
Features
The HDIP-800RJ series features:
*Video resolution up to 1080p
*HDMI Component Composite inputs with auto detection
*Variable Bit Rate Control
*H.264 Profile Control
*AAC Video Codec
*GUI for setup and control
*GigE output port
*Front panel LED Status Display
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Specifications
Video/Audio Input
HDMI
Connectors Single
Component
Connectors Single
Composite
Connectors Single
Analog Audio
Connectors L & R
IP Output & Web Management
GigE
Connector RJ-45
Standard 100/1000Base-T Ethernet, Full / Half Duplex, Auto-Negotiation
IP Streaming Protocol RTMP/RTMPS
Management Protocol HTTP/UPnP
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Video / Audio Encoding Profile
Video
Input Resolution 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p / 480p / 576i / 480i
Output Resolution 1080p / 720p / 576p / 480p (Deinterlace)
Video Codecs H 264 (HD)
> 1080p30, HP@Level 4 2 / ≤1080p30, HP@Level 4
>720p30, MP@Level 3 2 / ≤720p30, MP@Level 3 1
Video Codecs H 264 (SD) Frame Rate≥25, BP@Level 3 1 / <25, BP@ Level 2 2 (Default)
Aspect Ratio 4:3 & 16:9
Video Bitrate H 264: 2 0~10 0 Mbps (HD) / 1 0~4 0 Mbps (SD)
Audio (Only Support 44 1 kHz Sampling Frequency)
Audio Codecs AAC
General
Local Monitoring 8 LEDs
GUI Supported FireFox, Chrome
Password Protected GUI: Changeable
Fan Cooled Internal
Power Supply 12VDC 1 5Amp
Consumption 5W Typical
Dimension 1RU, Housing: 236mm x 145mm x 35mm
Language English
*Specifications subject to change without prior notice
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Section 2 Installation
System Installer must adhere to Article 20-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible
Unpacking and Inspection
Each unit is shipped factory tested Ensure all items are removed from the container prior to discarding any packing
material
Thoroughly inspect the unit for shipping damage with particular attention to connectors and controls If there is any sign
of damage to the unit or damaged or loose connectors contact your distributor immediately Do not put the equipment
into service if there is any indication of defect or damage
Hardware Installation and Connections
It is highly recommended that quality cables and connectors be used for all video and audio source connections
1 Connect the media source (Video Camera, Satellite STB, Media player, or other media device) to the
HDIP-800RJ via HDMI, Component, or CVBS (Composite) cable
2 Connect the HDIP-800RJ to the network
3 Plug the power adapter to the device and power up
4 Network Setup
Limitations
1 The HDIP-800RJ can stream live up to 3 CDNs at once
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Front View
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Buttons/LEDs Description
Reboot Button Reboots the device (unsaved settings will be lost)
RST/UPG Button
To reset all the settings of the device to factory default:
1 Press and hold the RST/UPG button and boot-up the device
2 Hold the button until CFG led to flashes 10 times (about 10
seconds)
3 After the CFG led stops flashing release the button
To upgrade firmware using the USB port:
1 Plug-in the USB drive with the upgraded firmware image
(“hdip_upg img”)
2 Press and hold the RST/UPG button and boot-up the device
3 USB led will flash while copying the image from USB drive
(about 3~5 seconds)
4 Wait until the CFG led stop flashing
5 Release the RST/CFG button and wait for the device to
reboot and upgrade the firmware (about 1 minutes)
PWR LED ON indicates Power is ON
CFG LED ON indicates device is in configuration mode
USB LED ON indicates USB drive is mounted
Video LED ON indicates device is encoding video using H 264,
flashing when free run
Audio LED ON indicates device is encoding audio using AAC+44 1k,
others shows LED OFF
Stream 1 LED ON indicates RTMP1 in connection
Stream 2 LED ON indicates RTMP2 in connection
Stream 3 LED ON indicates RTMP3 in connection

Procedure to connect to the Streaming Server via the Network port
Factory Default IP: 192.168.1.9
1 Connect a standard CAT6e cable from HDIP-800RJ Network port directly to a PC
Connect using an ethernet cable to the device’s remote setup port either directly to a laptop or PC or connect
the device into the network
2 Modify your PC/Laptop IP address to 192 168 1 11
Confirm your device is on the same IP scheme as the HDME-I/P-3’s default IP
3 Enter ‘192 168 1 9’ into your web browser
Open a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox Enter the devices default IP address in the browser
Section 3 Configuring the HDIP-800RJ
Overview Page
The Overview page of the HDIP-800RJ offers a quick status of the device
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On the Welcome Screen, we have added a tool to help the installer locate a unit in a rack or headend Press the
LED ON button (shown below) This will cause the CFG LED light to flash continuously for the installer to
identify and locate the HDIP-800RJ To turn off, simply press the LED tool again
Login User and Password
User Name: admin Default Password: Admin123
Once the Welcome Page is displayed select the Encoder Setup tab and the below Login “Authentication Required”
screen will be presented Enter the User Name and Password then click Login
Note: User Password can be changed – See Administration Page
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Section 4 Encoder Setup
Use the Encoder Setup page to Set Video Input Type, Video Output Type, Video Output Resolution, Framerate,
Profile, Video Bitrate, and other encoder parameters
Saving Changes
Save any/all changes made on the Encoder Page Leaving any Setup page without using the 'Save and Confirm'
button will cause the encoder to keep the previous saved settings
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Video Control
Video Input: Select Video Input.
Setting the device to Auto Detect allows the Encoder to automatically recognize which video source the user is using
Selecting HDMI, Component, or Composite “locks” the encoder to detect only the input type selected
Note: We recommend using the Factory default 'Auto Detect.'
Video Output: Select Video Output.
The HDIP-800RJ outputs High Quality HD/SD video streams in H 264 and H 264 CBR formats
Video Output Format: Factory Default: H.264 CBR
Resolution: Select Resolution required.
Resolutions: 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p (for 1080i/p – select “Same as Input”)
Note: The HDIP-800RJ can scale down the input video content
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Frame rate: Select Frame rate required.
The HDIP-800RJ also offers Frame rate control
H.264 Profile
The HDIP-800RJ offers Profile if H.264 is the Video Output type
H.264 Profile: Select H.264 Profile as required. (Factory Default: Default)
Set Video Bitrate: HD / SD
H.264 Video Bitrates
HD: 2 ~10 Mbps (default- 4 Mbps)
SD: 1 ~ 4 Mbps (default- 4 Mbps)
Set Video Bitrate or use the default settings as required.
Aspect ratio: Select Aspect ratio
Select: 16:9 (default) or 4:3
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Audio Control
Audio Input: Select Audio Input
Setting the device to Auto Detect allows the Encoder to automatically recognize which Audio Input source the user is
using
Audio Bitrate: Select Audio Bitrate
Use the Drop-Down tool to Select the Audio Bitrate required
Color Control
Modify Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Hue
Change the above settings as required on the Encoder
Factory Default: 12
SAVE AND CONFIRM ALL CHANGES MADE ON THE ENCODER PAGE
'Save and Confirm' the changes made on the Encoder Page.
Note: To reset all changes made or saved go to the Administration Page and select 'Reset to Default'.
*Leaving the encoder page without saving changes will cause the previous settings to be used.
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Section 5 Streaming Setup
The HDIP-800RJ was designed to allow the user to stream simultaneously to 3 CDN’s at once
1 Select from the drop-down tool for Stream Service and select either a preset Stream service or a “custom”
(CDN) not listed or shown in the drop down
Note: Select Custom if your CDN is not listed in the drop-down list above
2 Copy paste and enter the Stream key for your stream
3 Select “Add” once the Stream Key has been added
The added URL will be displayed in the RTMP List
4 SAVE AND CONFIRM all changes made on the Streaming Setup page
To remove a stream from the RTMP list simply select the stream and click ‘Remove’
Facebook, Facebook Live, Twitter/Periscope, Twitch, YouTube, Livestream, and all other entities mentioned are
registered trademarks of the listed entities
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Section 6 Network Configuration
Device Network
Host Name
User definable If required enter a new Host Name
Device IP Address (Factory Default: Static IP 192.168.1.9)
DHCP
To Enable DHCP check the DHCP Checkbox
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Setting Static IP
1. To set a Static IP ‘Uncheck ' Enable DHCP'.
2. Enter IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server
3 SAVE AND CONFIRM all changes made on the Network Configuration page
NTP Server
Enter NTP Server address
Time Zone
Select required Time Zone
Speed & Duplex
Select using the drop-down tool the required Speed/Duplex parameter (if required)
Factory Default: Auto
*** SAVE AND CONFIRM ALL CHANGES MADE ON THE NETWORK SETUP PAGE
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Section 7 Administration
Reboot Device
Click the 'Reboot Device ' button to reboot the device from within the GUI
Note: The Streamer can be rebooted using pressing the 'Reboot' button on the front of the device All unsaved changes
will be lost
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Reset to Default
Click the 'Reset to Default' button to disregard any parameter changes made to the device
Note: Device settings will revert to factory default settings
Backup and Restore Configuration
Saving your configuration files
We highly recommend you save your encoder configuration files Simply Click the “Backup” button and the config files
will be saved to your computer
A “config.cfg” file will be created Locate the file My Computer> C Directory > Documents and Settings> User>My
Documents>Downloads>configs cfg
Backup
We highly recommend saving your device’s setting
1 Select Administration tab
2 Select backup from the menu
3 Locate and name file for future use
Restore
1 Select Administration tab
2 Select “Choose file” menu
3 Locate the required file to be imported
4 Select “Upload settings” to import the selected file into the device
Note: backup can be imported to assist in setting up new or multiple devices onsite
Remember to save and backup any and all changes
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Firmware Upgrade
Use the Firmware upgrade function to import new FW versions
1 Select Administration tab
2 Select “Choose file” menu
3 Locate the required image file to be imported
4 Select “Upload image” to import the selected file into the device
Change Password
Change Password:
Use the Change Password section to change or modify the device’s password as desired
Remember to Click 'Save and Confirm' button to save new password
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