LiveU Central. User Guide. Version: Part Number: DOC00078

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1 LiveU Central User Guide Version: Part Number: DOC00078 Document Version: February 23, 2017

2 About This Guide About This Guide This user guide describes how to use LiveU Central to manage and control LiveU field units (LUs) and channels (MMHs) through a standard Internet browser. The LU devices managed by LiveU Central include the LU40, LU70, LU400, LU500, LU600, LU700SV, LU-Lite Mac, LU-Smart ios and LU-Smart Android. This user guide describes version 6.0 of LiveU Central. Chapter 1, Introducing LiveU Central, page 13, introduces LiveU Central, describes its system architecture and describes how to launch it. Chapter 2, Using the UNIT LIST, page 23, describes how to view the inventory of LUs and to see the status of LUs and channels. It also describes how to use LiveU Central to configure an LU. Chapter 3, Using the VIDEO MATRIX, page 89, describes how to preview and assign LU streams to be output to an output channel destination. Chapter 4, Using MAPS, page 105, describes how to display the position of LUs on a map, and how to define and generate Be First events. Chapter 5, Managing LiveU Entities, page 113, describes how to add, edit and view LiveU Central Groups and Users. Chapter 6, Working with CHANNELS, page 125, describes how to view channel details and to configure the parameters used to stream to Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), multipoint destinations and Network Device Interface (NDI) devices. Chapter 7, Managing Software Upgrades, page 137, describes how to download and apply software version updates on LiveU Central-registered devices. Chapter 8, Managing FILES, page 145, describes how to browse, play and broadcast the files stored by LUs on an LU2000 server. Chapter 9, Using LiveU MultiPoint, page 151, describes the LiveU MultiPoint feature, how it works and how to configure and use it. Chapter 10, Streaming to Social Media, page 163, describes how to stream from LiveU units to Facebook Live. Appendix A, Limitation of Liability and Warranty, page 171, provides the limitations on liability and warranty. 2

3 Table of Contents Intended Audience This user guide is intended for operators of LiveU Central. This user guide assumes that operators are familiar with the video equipment or infrastructure to which these LU devices are connected. Additional Documentation LiveU LU40 User Guide LiveU LU70 User Guide LiveU LU70L User Guide LiveU LU200 User Guide LiveU LU400 User Guide LiveU LU500 User Guide LiveU LU600 User Guide LiveU LU700SV User Guide LiveU LU2000 Server (MMH) User Guide LiveU LU-Lite Mac User Guide LiveU LU-Smart User Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing LiveU Central Introduction What s New in Version System Architecture Launching the LiveU Central Main LiveU Central Windows UNITS Tabs FILES Tab MANAGE Tabs General Options Chapter 2: Using the UNIT LIST Introducing the UNIT LIST LU Unit Table

4 Table of Contents Displaying the LU Units of a Specific User Group Filtering the UNIT LIST LU Properties Pane Displaying the LU Properties Pane Property Pane Description Interfaces Tab Xtender Tab Charts Tab Files Tab About Tab Unit Configuration Window Camera Remote Control Tab Rebooting the LU Starting/Stopping Transmitting Store & Forward Profile Enabling LU-Smart (Ad Hoc) Enabling Disabling Licensing for LU-Smart and LU-Lite Devices Selecting the Channel in an Offline Unit Panasonic Camera Integration with LiveU Central Camera Direct Connection to the LiveU Central Cloud System On the Panasonic Camera Getting Started Camera Settings In LiveU Central LiveU DataBridge Solution Configuring the DataBridge Gateway Connecting a DataBridge Unit to the DataBridge Gateway General List Functionality Filtering Lists Refreshing the List Menu Options Chapter 3: Using the VIDEO MATRIX Introducing the VIDEO MATRIX Streaming to a Preview Channel How To Input Feeds

5 Table of Contents Output Channels Filtering Displayed Input Feeds and Output Channels Connecting an Input Feed to an Output Channel Use Cases Streaming in Live Mode Streaming to a Preview Channel Releasing a Unit to a Preview Channel Store & Forward Starting Streaming Stopping Streaming Incoming MultiPoint Streams Outgoing MultiPoint Streams Sharing Chapter 4: Using Maps Introducing LiveU Central Maps Displaying an LU on a Map LU Name and Location LU Pin Color Managing Be First Events What is a Be First Event? How Do Be First Events Work? Generating Be First Events Chapter 5: Managing LiveU Entities Managing Groups Adding a Group Viewing Group Details Managing Users Adding a User Editing a User Deleting a User Chapter 6: Working with CHANNELS Viewing Channel Details Channel Association Icon Channel Status Color Other Channel Options Configuring Streaming Presets Duplicating Streaming Presets

6 Table of Contents Configuring Channels Configuring IP Streaming Channels Configuring MultiPoint Channels Configuring Network Device Interface Channels Chapter 7: Managing Software Upgrades Introduction Reviewing Available Software Versions Managing Software Upgrades Upgrading the Software Version on a Device Chapter 8: Managing FILES Introduction Browsing MMH Files Broadcasting Downloading Using the Get Chunk Tool Renaming Chapter 9: Using LiveU MultiPoint Overview Technical Capabilities Solution Options Point-to-Point Solutions Point-to-Multipoint Solutions Managing MultiPoint in LiveU Central MultiPoint Workflow Configuring Publisher Server and Distribution Server Settings Sharing Videos How To Transmitting Shared Video Streams Configuring Server Settings Chapter 10: Streaming to Social Media Configuring Streaming Parameters Streaming to Facebook Using an SDI Channel Streaming to Facebook Using a Preview Channel Appendix A: Limitation of Liability and Warranty Limitation of Liability and Warranty

7 Table of Figures Table of Figures Figure 1: LiveU LUs and LiveU Central Architecture Figure 2: LiveU Central Login Window Figure 3: LiveU Central Window Figure 4: LiveU Central Main Tabs Figure 5: DEVICES Tab Figure 6: MANAGE Buttons Figure 7: General Main Window Options Figure 8: Edit User Window Figure 9: LiveU Central UNITS Tab Figure 10: LU Unit Table Figure 11: LiveU Central UNIT LIST Tab Usage Figure 12: Selecting a User Group Figure 13: Filtering the UNIT LIST Figure 14: Filtering the UNIT LIST Figure 15: Displaying the LU Properties Pane Figure 16: LU Properties Pane Figure 17: Property Pane Description Figure 18: Preview Area Figure 19: LU Configuration Display Figure 20: Status Area Figure 21: Status Area Interfaces Tab Figure 22: Xtender Tab Figure 23: Charts Tab Figure 24: Files Tab Figure 25: About Tab Figure 26: Unit Configuration Window Figure 27: Unit Configuration Window CONNECTIONS Tab Figure 28: Connections Tab External Interfaces WiFi Interface Figure 29: WiFi Interface Unsecured Network Figure 30: WiFi Interface Unsecured Network - Connected Figure 31: WiFi Interface Connected Figure 32: WiFi Interface Identifying Known Networks Figure 33: WiFi Interface Secured Network Figure 34: CONNECTIONS Tab LAN Interface Figure 35: PoE Enabled Checkbox Figure 36: Parameter with Improper Value Figure 37: Unit Configuration Window CONNECTIONS Tab Figure 38: Disabling an Interface Figure 39: Disabling an Interface Figure 40: APN Configuration Figure 41: Manual APN Configuration Figure 42: Unit Configuration Window VIDEO/AUDIO Tab Figure 43: Unit Configuration Window VIDEO/AUDIO Tab

8 Table of Figures Figure 44: Unit Configuration Window VIDEO/AUDIO Tab Figure 45: Unit Configuration Window NETWORK Tab Figure 46: NETWORK Tab Least Cost Bonding Figure 47: Unit Configuration Window NETWORK Tab Figure 48: Bandwidth Limitation Indication Settings Button Figure 49: Unit Configuration Window ADVANCED Tab Figure 50: Unit Configuration Window ADVANCED Tab Figure 51: Store & Forward Filename Prefix Figure 52: Releasing an Ad Hoc Connection Figure 53: Camera Settings Tab Figure 54: Reboot Device Button Figure 55: Rebooting Device Confirmation Message Figure 56: Selecting the Channel Figure 57: Selecting the Profile Figure 58: Setting the Delay Figure 59: LU Micro SD Card Slot Figure 60: Generating an Ad Hoc Temporary Code Figure 61: About Tab Figure 62: Device in DEVICES LIST Figure 63: Assigning a Channel to the Device Figure 64: Panasonic Streaming Figure 65: Direct Camera Connection to the LiveU Central Cloud Figure 66: Creating the p2stream.cnf File Figure 67: Location of SD Card on Camera on AJ-PX270 Camera Figure 68: Camera Settings Tab Figure 69: Panasonic AJ-WM30 WiFi Stick Figure 70: Connecting the WiFi Stick to the Camera USB Port Figure 71: Connecting the Modem Stick to the Camera USB Port Figure 72: Panasonic AJ-PX5000 Camera Figure 73: Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera Figure 74: Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera Switch Positions Figure 75: UNIT LIST Tab Figure 76: Add Device Window Figure 77: Camera Label with Serial Number Figure 78: Taking Control of the Camera Figure 79: Taking Control of the Camera Figure 80: Camera Icon in Device List Figure 81: Stop Transmitting Button Figure 82: DataBridge Solution Architecture Figure 83: Selecting the DataBridge Gateway Figure 84: LU Properties Pane Online DataBridge Figure 85: UNIT LIST DataBridge Uplink and Downlink Bandwidth Figure 86: Filtering a Displayed List Figure 87: Menu Options in Lists Figure 88: LiveU Central VIDEO MATRIX Tab Figure 89: VIDEO MATRIX Tab FEEDS Pane Figure 90: VIDEO MATRIX Tab OUTPUTS Pane

9 Table of Figures Figure 91: Filtering Displayed Input Feeds Figure 92: Filtering Displayed Outputs Figure 93: Streaming to an Output Channel Figure 94: LiveU Central VIDEO MATRIX Tab Figure 95: Input Feed Ready State Figure 96: Input Feed Streaming Figure 97: Input Feed Preview Channel Streaming Figure 98: Releasing a Unit to a Preview Channel Figure 99: Store & Forward Settings Figure 100: Info Window Figure 101: Unit Configuration Window Figure 102: Input Feed Store & Forward in Idle and Streaming Modes Figure 103: Input Feed Store & Forward in Idle and Streaming Modes Figure 104: Sharing Multipoint Streams Figure 105: Sharing Options Figure 106: Selecting an LU from the UNIT LIST Figure 107: LU on Map Figure 108: Displaying LU Name and Location on Map Figure 109: Refreshing the Last Location Update Figure 110: MAP Tab Figure 111: Selecting the Be First Event Area on the Map Figure 112: Selecting the Be First Event Area on the Map Figure 113: New BeFirst Event Window Figure 114: Delete Machines from Group After BeFirst Expiration Figure 115: Cannot Associate More Than One Be First Event to Group Message Figure 116: No LU-Smart Devices in the Be First Event Area Figure 117: LiveU Central GROUPS Tab Figure 118: Add Group Window Figure 119: Device Associations Figure 120: Device Associations Figure 121: Channel Associations Figure 122: User Associations Figure 123: Edit Group Window Figure 124: USERS Tab Figure 125: Add User Window Figure 126: User Type Figure 127: Inventories Association Figure 128: User Management Window Figure 129: LiveU Central CHANNELS Tab Figure 130: Streaming Preset Configuration Window Figure 131: Add New Preset Window Figure 132: CHANNELS Tab Figure 133: Channel Configuration Window Figure 134: Channel Configuration RTMP Figure 135: Streams 1 3 Stream IDs Figure 136: Channel Configuration RTMP Figure 137: Channel Configuration NDI

10 Table of Figures Figure 138: Channel Configuration NDI Figure 139: SW VERSIONS Tab Figure 140: DEVICES Tab Figure 141: Upgrade Version Window Figure 142: Upgrade Version Window Software Version Selection Figure 143: Software Upgrade Popup Messages Figure 144: FILES Tab Figure 145: FILES Tab Filtering Figure 146: File Preview Figure 147: FILES Tab Broadcasting Figure 148: FILES Tab Broadcasting Figure 149: FILES Tab Get Chunk Video Parts Figure 150: LiveU Multipoint Flow Figure 151: Point-to-Point Solution Figure 152: Point-to-Multipoint Solution Direct Streaming to Distribution Server Figure 153: Point-to-Multipoint Solution Cloud-based Distribution Server Figure 154: Selecting the Channel to be Shared Figure 155: Selecting the Channel to be Shared Figure 156: Multipoint Sharing Options Window Figure 157: Subscriber Device List Figure 158: Subscriber Device List Figure 159: Property Pane Figure 160: Starting/Stopping a Stream Figure 161: Publisher Channel Preview Figure 162: Channel Configuration Multipoint Figure 163: Social Media Streaming Settings Figure 164: Streaming to Facebook Using an SDI Channel Figure 165: Facebook Login Figure 166: Facebook Where to Share the Video Figure 167: Stopping Streaming to Facebook Figure 168: Entering Details to Post to Facebook Figure 169: Streaming to Facebook Live Mode Figure 170: Channel Configuration Window

11 Support and Contacting Information Support and Contacting Information US and International: LiveU Inc. 2 University Plaza Drive Suite 505 Hackensack, New Jersey, USA Tel: 1-(201) USA and the Americas: help@liveu.tv International: support@liveu.tv Tel: 1-(609) When contacting a support representative, make sure to have the last four digits of the LiveU Solo s serial number available. 11

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13 1 Introducing LiveU Central This chapter introduces LiveU Central, describes its system architecture and describes how to launch it. Introduction LiveU Central is a web interface that enables you to remotely control and manage LiveU field units (LUs) and channels. Each LiveU Central user is assigned permission to manage and control a specific group of LU devices and channels. LU Management and Control: LiveU Central enables you to view LU and channel status and to remotely configure an LU. Video Matrix: LiveU Central enables you to preview, monitor and switch incoming LU feeds to any output, thereby providing increased flexibility in daily operations. MMH File Management: LiveU Central enables you to browse, play and broadcast the files saved by LUs on LU2000 servers. Geolocation: LiveU Central enables you to view the location of LUs on a standard map and to zoom in to Google Maps Street View in order to get a better look at the location in which the LU is currently positioned. Configuration: LiveU Central enables you to manage groups of operators/lus/channels and to configure channels and CDNs. Smart Device Communication: LiveU Central enables LU-Lite and LU-Smart devices to communicate through the LiveU infrastructure. Enabling Ad Hoc Devices: LiveU Central enables non-liveu equipment running LU-Smart to temporarily communicate through the LiveU infrastructure. In LiveU Central, these devices are called ad hoc devices. Examples of ad hoc devices include smartphones and other smart devices. 13

14 Introducing LiveU Central Interrupted Feedback (IFB): LiveU Central provides a bidirectional audio channel to LU-Lite Mac device operators in the field. This enables LiveU Central personnel to broadcast verbal instructions or information about events to LU operators. Be First Events: LiveU Central enables you to define Be First (first on site) events that enable LU-Smart device users who are located in a designated area to film an event using their smart device. Properties Pane: Enhancements in the Properties Pane in the UNIT LIST tab enable you to restart an LU and to enable/disable an LU s modems, WiFi interfaces and LAN interfaces. DataBridge Support: The LiveU DataBridge feature enables point-to-multipoint transmission and reception of any kind of high-quality data from diverse locations, while adapting to dynamic network conditions. The DataBridge feature can be used for a variety of data connectivity solutions, such as for connecting a laptop in the field to a control station. LiveU MultiPoint: The LiveU MultiPoint cloud-based service is seamlessly integrated into LiveU Central, enabling broadcasters to share incoming live feeds simultaneously with multiple end-points over the Internet. MultiPoint enables broadcasters to distribute live video to a wider audience, optimizing their workflow and making the most of their content. Camera Integration with LiveU Central: Based on a joint commercial venture between LiveU and Panasonic, channel streaming can now be performed directly from supported Panasonic cameras to LU2000 servers managed by LiveU Central. Supported cameras have integrated LiveU connectivity and can stream video using a single modem. What s New in Version 6.0 The following features and enhancements are available in V6.0: Unit and server software upgrades directly from LiveU Central MPEG-TS support for the LU2000 server Least-cost bonding Improved video encoding efficiency/quality for 1080i video LU500 reduced unit boot-up time (1:15 minutes) NewTek Network Device Interface (NDI) connectivity 14

15 Introducing LiveU Central New, simplified, more-intuitive LiveU Central user interface, including an enhanced Video Matrix that enables you to manage all IP feeds and outputs from a single screen Improved FTP performance by 50% (15 Mbps instead of 10 Mbps) New management flow for LiveU MultiPoint Higher, configurable audio quality, with configurable bitrates from 96 Kbps to 192 Kbps Compress & Forward workflow that can compress high bitrate content in the field and send it instantly to the station using bonding technology LiveU logo screen saver on non-streaming SDI output channels 1080p IP streaming to CDNs Driver support for Blackmagic Quad 2 (four SDI outputs) System Architecture LiveU Central Web Server IU200, IU40, IU400, 500 IU Internet LiveU Central Client LU- Smart, LU-Lite LU 2000 Server Running Multiple MMI Instances IU700 IU70 Figure 1: LiveU LUs and LiveU Central Architecture 15

16 Introducing LiveU Central A video camera is connected to an LU live video uplink unit. The LU device s modems stream live video from the field through the Internet. The LiveU LU2000 server is usually located in a broadcasting center. The LU2000 server runs multiple Multi-Media Hub (MMH) instances. Each MMH instance receives (inputs) video streams from one LU device and reconstructs the original video signal(s) from each one. The MMH then outputs a single reconstructed video stream to the destination of your choice. This enables the transmitter to transparently ingest video streams from the field, as if the cameras were connected to the system via a long cable. A LiveU web server is connected via a secured link to the LU2000 running multiple MMHs in order to access the stream video. The web server is also connected to the LiveU database in order to authenticate users and to only allow them to manage and control the LU devices and MMHs to which they have been awarded permission. The LiveU Central enables remote access using a standard web browser (Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer) to the MMH (running on an LU2000 server) and the LUs through the LiveU web server. 16

17 Introducing LiveU Central Launching the LiveU Central LiveU Central runs in a standard updated web browser (Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer). The recommended browser is Chrome. To access LiveU Central: 1 Browse to the following address to access the LiveU Central: The following login window is displayed: Figure 2: LiveU Central Login Window NOTE Do no open the LiveU Central web page on the LU2000 MMH server. Use any other PC for to do so. 2 Enter the user name and password provided to you by your LiveU support representative or LiveU administrator. The user name and password that you use determines the LU devices and MMH instances to which you are allowed access. 17

18 Introducing LiveU Central 3 Click the LOGIN button to display the LiveU Central GUI, as shown below: Figure 3: LiveU Central Window When the GUI opens, it displays the last tab and filter preferences that were saved before last logging out. For more details, see the Filtering the UNIT LIST section on page 27 and the Filtering Lists section on page 86. Main LiveU Central Windows The top of this window has three main tabs, which are described below: Figure 4: LiveU Central Main Tabs UNITS Tabs, page 19 FILES Tab, page 19 MANAGE Tabs, page 19 18

19 Introducing LiveU Central UNITS Tabs The UNITS tab provides three sub-tabs. Click a tab to display the relevant window, as described below: Figure 5: DEVICES Tab UNIT LIST Tab: (page 23), enables you to view LU and channel status. It also describes how to use LiveU Central to control and to reconfigure an LU. VIDEO MATRIX Tab: (page 89), enables you to preview and assign LU streams to be output to any destination, including SDI, MPEG-TS, RTMP, NDI or a multipoint distribution server. MAP Tab: (page 105), enables you see the position of LUs on a map. FILES Tab The FILES tab enables you to browse, play and broadcast the files stored by LUs on an LU2000 server, as described in Chapter 7, Managing Files on page 145. MANAGE Tabs The MANAGE tab provides several sub-tabs. Click a tab to display the relevant window, as described below. The MANAGE tabs shown below are displayed for administrators. Regular users can access all these tabs except the GROUPS and USERS tabs. Figure 6: MANAGE Buttons DEVICES Tab: (page 23), enables administrators to manage all of their devices in the system. CHANNELS Tab: (page 125), displays the list of all channels (MMHs) in the system that are assigned to the currently selected user group. USERS Tab: (page 120), enables administrators to manage groups of users in LiveU Central. GROUPS Tab: (page 113), enables administrators to manage the grouping of LUs with specific users and channels. 19

20 Introducing LiveU Central SW VERSIONS Tab: (page 137), enables administrators to download and apply software version updates on LiveU Central-registered devices. BE FIRST EVENTS Tab: (page 107), enables administrators to manage Be First events, which are events where something newsworthy has occurred that you want someone to film. SHARES Tab: (page 155), manages Publisher and Subscriber registration for the MultiPoint feature. General Options The following describes the other options provided in this window: Figure 7: General Main Window Options Group: A user group specifies the users who are allowed to access a group of specific LU devices and a specific channel. Selecting a user group determines which LUs and channels are displayed in all the LiveU Central windows. NOTE An administrator can use the GROUPS tab (as described on page 113) to define groups. Account: Updates account properties (user name/password/ ). Support: Opens the LiveU website, providing phone numbers and contact information for LiveU Support About: Displays details about the current version. Logout: Logs out the current user. You can also click the user name of the currently logged-in user to change that user s user name, password, address and so on. 20

21 Introducing LiveU Central To modify details for the current user: 1 Click the user name in the main window options area at the top of the window. The following window displays: Figure 8: Edit User Window 2 Modify the fields in this window as needed and click Save. 21

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23 2 Using the UNIT LIST This chapter describes how to view the inventory of LUs and to see the status of LiveU field units (LUs) and channels. It also describes how to use LiveU Central to control and configure an LU. Introducing the UNIT LIST The UNITS UNIT LIST tab displays a list of the LU devices. Each row represents one LU device. Figure 9: LiveU Central UNITS Tab 23

24 Using the UNIT LIST LU Unit Table The table in the UNIT LIST displays a row for each LU, as shown below: LU Units Figure 10: LU Unit Table The following describes the columns that appear for each LU, from left to right. LU Status Icon The status icon represents the current status of the LU, as follows: Ready: The LU is on, connected to LiveU Central and is not currently streaming. Live: The LU is currently streaming to a channel (MMH). Offline: The LU is not powered on or not connected. STATUS This column displays different performance information depending on the status of the LU device, as follows: Unit Status Ready ( ) If the LU is Ready, then this column also displays the following information: Resolution: Resolution of the camera connected to the LU. For example, 720 or If no camera is connected to the LU, then the words No camera appear in this column. Delay: Displays the number of seconds of the delay. NOTE If the LU is working in DataBridge mode, DataBridge is shown for the status. 24

25 Using the UNIT LIST Unit Status Live ( ) If the LU is Live, then the current stream s bandwidth is displayed (in Mbps or Kbps, according to the bitrate), in addition to the information described above. TYPE The type of LiveU field unit (LU), such as LU40, LU70, LU400, LU500, LU600, LU700SV, LU-Lite Mac, LU-Smart ios and LU-Smart Android. S/W VERSION This column shows the software version currently running on the unit. BATTERY The battery icon indicates the battery charge status (full, partial or empty), as follows: Battery is full. Device is connected to the power supply. Battery is partially charged. Battery status is unknown. Battery is depleted. Battery is not connected. NOTE No battery status icon appears when the LU is offline. CHANNEL This column displays the name of the channel to which this LU is currently connected. If the LU is connected to a channel that is not in the currently selected user group, then the words External Channel appear in this field. LICENSE This column indicates how long until the license expires. This column only shows information for LU-Smart and LU-Lite units. 25

26 Using the UNIT LIST USAGE This column indicates the usage amount during the current month by the LU unit. When the LU is associated with an hours-based Usage Profile, this column displays the percentage used during the current month. When the LU is associated with a data-based or time-based Usage Profile, it displays the amount of data/time used during the month. Only data transmitted over cellular networks is counted for this purpose. Figure 11: LiveU Central UNIT LIST Tab Usage Displaying the LU Units of a Specific User Group A user group specifies the users who are allowed to access a group of specific LU devices and a specific channel. The UNIT LIST tab only displays the LUs and channels that belong to the group selected in the Group dropdown menu. Figure 12: Selecting a User Group Only the user groups that have been assigned to you by the administrator according to your user name and password appear in the User Groups dropdown menu for your selection. To display a different user group: Select one of the user groups listed in the Group dropdown menu. 26

27 Using the UNIT LIST Filtering the UNIT LIST The UNIT LIST tab enables you to filter the list of displayed LU units by: Status: According to the status of the unit, which can be Transmitting, Online or Offline Unit Type: LU field unit (LU40, LU200, LU400, LU500, LU600, LU70, LU700SV), LU-Lite, LU-Smart, Camera or Incoming MultiPoint Figure 13: Filtering the UNIT LIST 1 27

28 Using the UNIT LIST To filter the UNIT LIST: 1 If the FILTERS pane is not displayed, then click its expand button. 2 Check/uncheck the checkboxes of the filtering options in the FILTERS pane to filter the displayed list. Click here to expand the FILTERS Check the checkboxes by which to filter Figure 14: Filtering the UNIT LIST 2 NOTE For a description of how to delete items, refresh a list, sort items and define columns in a list, you may refer to the General List Functionality section on page 86. LU Properties Pane A Properties pane can be displayed on the right side of the window for the selected LU in the UNIT LIST. It enables you to control the LU, to displays its status and to reconfigure it. 28

29 Using the UNIT LIST Displaying the LU Properties Pane To display the Properties pane of an LU device: 1 If the LU Properties pane is not displayed, then click its expand button. Click here to open the Properties pane Figure 15: Displaying the LU Properties Pane The following is an example of an LU Properties pane: Select an LU Unit LU Unit Property Pane Figure 16: LU Properties Pane 2 Simply click an LU unit row in the UNIT LIST to display its information in the Properties pane. 29

30 Using the UNIT LIST Property Pane Description The Property pane displays a variety of information about an LU unit, as described below. LU Preview Area LU Configuration Area Status Area Figure 17: Property Pane Description 30

31 Using the UNIT LIST Preview Area This area (at the top of the Properties pane) enables you to preview (play) the video being streamed by the LU. This option is only available when the LU device is Live ( ).Only one preview can be displayed in the UNIT LIST tab at a time. Preview is Playing Preview is Not Playing Figure 18: Preview Area Configuration Area This area (in the middle of the Properties pane) displays the configuration of the selected LU s Channel, Mode (Profile) and Delay. It appears as follows when the selected LU is not transmitting. Figure 19: LU Configuration Display You can configure an LU device from LiveU Central, as described in the page 36. section on 31

32 Using the UNIT LIST Status Area The status area (at the bottom of the Properties pane) enables you to view various types of information about the LU. The information in this area is read-only and for information only. Figure 20: Status Area This area has the following tabs: Interfaces Tab, page 33 Xtender Tab, page 34 Charts Tab, page 34 Files Tab, page 35 About Tab, page 35 Settings Button, page 36 Camera Remote Control Tab (Optional), page 56 32

33 Using the UNIT LIST Interfaces Tab The Interfaces tab shows a list of the interfaces to which the LU is possibly connected, including LAN, WiFi and cellular. Figure 21: Status Area Interfaces Tab You may refer to the Manually Configuring an APN on an LU section on page 46 for a description of how to configure an APN on the LU from LiveU Central. Each interface to which the LU is actually connected appears with a green icon and displays its current signal strength: Green Indicator: Specifies that the interface is connected to this operator. It also displays its current signal strength. Gray Indicator: Specifies that a connection cannot be established to this operator. For example, due to lack of coverage or a modem problem. Yellow Indicator: Specifies that the connection is in progress. Each interface (modem) of the LU is numbered. For example for an LU40 LU, you may refer to the Inserting a Modem section in the LiveU LU40 User Guide for a description of which interface number in this screen represents which physical interface (modem) on the LU40. 33

34 Using the UNIT LIST Xtender Tab The Xtender tab only displays information when a LiveU Xtender is connected to the LU. Figure 22: Xtender Tab Charts Tab The Charts tab displays bandwidth-related information for each individual interface. Figure 23: Charts Tab You can scroll through all the pages of this tab information. to see all the bandwidth 34

35 Using the UNIT LIST Files Tab The Files tab displays the active file upload performed from this unit and its progress. In addition, it shows all the files that were uploaded from this unit. Clicking a file redirects you to the Files tab (in LiveU Central V6.5). Figure 24: Files Tab About Tab The About tab displays the type of LU device, LU serial number, software version and the amount of time that the LU has been powered on in its current session. Figure 25: About Tab 35

36 Using the UNIT LIST Unit Configuration Window Click the Settings button to open the Unit Configuration window for the selected LU. This window enables you to configure various settings for the LU as well as perform various operations regarding the LU. Figure 26: Unit Configuration Window The Unit Configuration window contains the following tabs: CONNECTIONS Tab, page 37 VIDEO/AUDIO Tab, page 48 NETWORK Tab, page 50 ADVANCED Tab, page 53 36

37 Using the UNIT LIST CONNECTIONS Tab The Unit Configuration window CONNECTIONS tab displays a list of the modems and connection types on the LU in the left pane. Select a connection type or modem in the left pane to display more information about it in the right pane. The information displayed in the right pane varies, depending on the type of connection selected. Figure 27: Unit Configuration Window CONNECTIONS Tab 37

38 Using the UNIT LIST WiFi Interfaces NOTE You can only connect to one WiFi network at a time. A green icon indicates a connected WiFi network. A yellow icon indicates an unconnected WiFi network. If you click a WiFi interface row, the following window displays: Figure 28: Connections Tab External Interfaces WiFi Interface You can click the button at the top right of the UNIT LIST to scan for WiFi access points. All detected access points are displayed from high to low, based on their signal level. Unsecured WiFi networks display the icon next to their signal strength indicator. You can manually enable or disable WiFi interfaces, as described in the Enabling and Disabling a Modem/Interface section on page

39 Using the UNIT LIST Unsecured WiFi Networks When you click an unsecured WiFi network, the following window displays, showing the network s parameters: Figure 29: WiFi Interface Unsecured Network The window displays the following parameters for the network: SSID: Specifies the name of the network. Security: Displays NONE, since the network is unsecured. Click the Connect button to initiate the connection process to the network. After the unit successfully connects to the network, then the unit s status changes from Unknown to Connected and the network is moved to the top of the list in the window, as shown below: Figure 30: WiFi Interface Unsecured Network - Connected 39

40 Using the UNIT LIST After the unit is connected to the network, the Connect button is disabled and the Forget button becomes available, as shown below: Figure 31: WiFi Interface Connected Click the Forget button to disconnect the network and remove it from the list of networks in the window. NOTE If you click the button after clicking the Forget button, the removed network is shown again in the list of networks. After connecting, you can also learn about other known networks by clicking the Connect button again. This action lists both known and unknown networks in the network list: Figure 32: WiFi Interface Identifying Known Networks 40

41 Using the UNIT LIST Secured WiFi Networks When you click a secured network, the following window displays, showing the network s parameters. Secured networks display the strength indicator. button next to their signal Figure 33: WiFi Interface Secured Network The window displays the following parameters for the network: SSID: Specifies the name of the network Security: Displays the type of security used by the network. Password: Specifies the password for connecting to the network. Show: Check this checkbox to display the password while typing. This checkbox is unchecked by default. The procedure for connecting a secured network is the same as that for an unsecured network. See page 39 for details. 41

42 Using the UNIT LIST LAN Interfaces If you click a LAN interface row, the connection parameters for the interface are displayed. These parameters are configurable. Figure 34: CONNECTIONS Tab LAN Interface 42

43 Using the UNIT LIST In addition to the parameters shown in Figure 34, the LU500 also has a PoE Enabled checkbox, which shows whether the Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature is enabled on the LU500. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature provides power to a WiFi client, such as the UBIQUITI client used with the Xtender. This replaces the need for the WiFi client to be connected to an external power source. This option is only available for LAN0 interfaces, and does not work on LAN1 interfaces. NOTE Figure 35: PoE Enabled Checkbox If the PoE Enabled checkbox is checked, which means that PoE is enabled on the LU500, then you cannot disable the LAN interface. You can manually enable or disable LAN interfaces, as described in the Enabling and Disabling a Modem/Interface section on page 44. When the DHCP checkbox is checked, it indicates that the Ethernet configuration is automatically received from the network. This is the default setting. To manually configure the Ethernet network parameters, uncheck this checkbox and then specify the values for the other parameters in the window. All parameters are configurable except the MAC Address. After you have specified all parameter values, click OK. If a parameter does not display a proper value, the parameter value is shown with the indication. Figure 36: Parameter with Improper Value 43

44 Using the UNIT LIST Enabling and Disabling a Modem/Interface You can enable or disable one or all of its interfaces, including cellular modems, WiFi interfaces and LAN interfaces. Each interface must be enabled/disabled separately. You can only perform these actions when the modem/interface is not streaming. To disable a modem/interface: 1 In Unit Configuration window CONNECTIONS tab, click the modem or connection in the left pane that you want to disable. The selected modem/connection appears with a blue label and border. Figure 37: Unit Configuration Window CONNECTIONS Tab 2 Slide the ON/OFF toggle button to OFF. A confirmation message displays. Figure 38: Disabling an Interface 1 44

45 Using the UNIT LIST 3 Click OK. The modem/interface is disabled. The ON/OFF toggle button displays OFF and all other fields in the window are grayed out to indicate that the interface is currently disabled. Figure 39: Disabling an Interface 2 To enable a modem/interface: 1 In Unit Configuration window CONNECTIONS tab, click the modem or connection in the left pane that you want to enable. The selected modem/connection appears with a blue label and border. 2 Slide the ON/OFF toggle button to ON. 3 Click OK. The interface is enabled, and the ON/OFF toggle button changes to ON, indicating that the interface is currently enabled. 45

46 Using the UNIT LIST Manually Configuring an APN on an LU When required, you can configure the Access Point Name (APN) settings used for communication with the interface s service provider from this window. The APN specifies details for the service provider and is typically set up and configured by default. However, in some cases, you may need to configure it manually. To manually configure the APN: 1 In Unit Configuration window CONNECTIONS tab, click a modem in the left pane to select it. Figure 40: APN Configuration 2 Fill in the following APN-related fields: Dial-in String: Specifies the phone number and/or dial-in string to be dialed by the LU. Username: Specifies the username for connecting to the service provider. Password: Specifies the password for connecting to the service provider. Bandwidth Limit: Specifies the maximum bandwidth for the interface, in kbps. 46

47 Using the UNIT LIST Automatic APN: When this checkbox is selected, the APN is automatically configured. When it is not selected, you can manually configure the APN values: 3 Click OK. Figure 41: Manual APN Configuration For the best APN settings for this window, contact your service provider. 47

48 Using the UNIT LIST VIDEO/AUDIO Tab Use the Unit Configuration window VIDEO/AUDIO tab to enable auto-resolution and IFB delay, as described below. In addition, you can define the unit's number of audio channels and bitrate (96/128/192 kbps). The default is two channels at 96 kbps. Figure 42: Unit Configuration Window VIDEO/AUDIO Tab Settings Audio Configuration Beginning with V6.2, LiveU units can support four audio channels. To set the unit to transfer four audio channels: In the Audio Channels dropdown list, and select 4 Channels. The bitrate configuration changes to either 200 Kbps or 320 Kbps. Four audio channels are supported only for SDI video input. If four audio channels are configured and the video input used is HDMI, the unit encodes two audio channels at 96 Kbps. Four-audio-channel capability is supported for the LU600, LU500 and the LU200 product families. 48

49 Using the UNIT LIST Enabling Auto Resolution Figure 43: Unit Configuration Window VIDEO/AUDIO Tab When enabled, the LU unit automatically adjusts the resolution at which it transmits according to the bit rate that is available in order to provide the best available video quality on the server side. To enable this feature, check the Auto Resolution (Recommended) checkbox. This feature is enabled by default. Setting the IFB Low Delay Mode When the IFB low delay checkbox is checked, the IFB delay is decreased from the default of 700 ms to 350 ms. This is recommended when using high-bandwidth 3G/4G interfaces. When using a satellite connection (Ka/BGAN), the IFB low delay is not supported and must be disabled. Figure 44: Unit Configuration Window VIDEO/AUDIO Tab 49

50 Using the UNIT LIST NETWORK Tab Use the NETWORK tab to configure the bandwidth for the modem/connection. Figure 45: Unit Configuration Window NETWORK Tab 50

51 Using the UNIT LIST Least Cost Bonding Least cost bonding enables you to prioritize between the WiFi/Ethernet interfaces to the cellular interfaces. You can specify to use the modems first, only when there is insufficient bandwidth, rather than to consume satellite data. Alternatively, you can use the Ethernet port first when connected to the local LAN, and only thereafter consume the cellular modems. Enable least cost bonding by selecting the applicable radio button. Figure 46: NETWORK Tab Least Cost Bonding 51

52 Using the UNIT LIST Limiting the Transmission Bandwidth LiveU Central enables you to limit the transmission bandwidth of specific LU units. When this feature is enabled on an LU, bandwidth is limited, based on user-level privileges. To limit the transmission bandwidth: 1 In the Unit Configuration window, click the NETWORK tab. The following window displays. Figure 47: Unit Configuration Window NETWORK Tab 2 Fill in the following fields: BW Limitation (Kbps): Check this checkbox to limit the bandwidth on the LU unit. 52

53 Using the UNIT LIST 3 Click OK. After saving, the bandwidth is limited on the LU and a yellow flag displays next to the Settings button. The flag indicates that the LU is operating under bandwidth limitation conditions. Figure 48: Bandwidth Limitation Indication Settings Button ADVANCED Tab Use the ADVANCED tab to configure Store & Forward settings and advanced streaming options, as described below. Figure 49: Unit Configuration Window ADVANCED Tab 53

54 Using the UNIT LIST Configuring Store & Forward Settings LiveU Central enables you to configure Store & Forward settings. To configure Store & Forward settings 1 In the Unit Configuration window, click the ADVANCED tab. The following window displays: Figure 50: Unit Configuration Window ADVANCED Tab 2 Fill in the following field: Filename Prefix: Specifies the prefix to be appended to the filename for the files streamed from the LU. The prefix enables you to differentiate between files that were stored and forwarded. 3 Click OK. Figure 51: Store & Forward Filename Prefix 54

55 Using the UNIT LIST Releasing an Ad Hoc Connection LiveU Central enables non-liveu equipment running LU-Smart to temporarily communicate through the LiveU infrastructure. Click the Adhoc Remove button in the About tab to erase the code assigned to an ad hoc device, which means that this device can no longer communicate using the LiveU infrastructure. Figure 52: Releasing an Ad Hoc Connection You may refer to the Enabling LU-Smart (Ad Hoc) section on page 61 for more information about handling Ad hoc devices. 55

56 Using the UNIT LIST Camera Remote Control Tab The Camera Remote Control tab enables you change various camera settings on a Panasonic camera while the camera is streaming and under LiveU control. This tab only displays when selecting a camera device. For example, you can change the camera s Record, White Balance, Iris, Zoom, DB Gain and Focus settings. You may refer to the Streaming from the Camera section on page 80 for more details. Figure 53: Camera Settings Tab 56

57 Using the UNIT LIST Rebooting the LU Click the Reboot Device when it is streaming. button to restart the LU. This action restarts the LU, even To reboot the LU: 1 Click the Reboot Device button at the top of the Properties pane. Figure 54: Reboot Device Button A confirmation message displays. Figure 55: Rebooting Device Confirmation Message 2 Click OK. The LU restarts. 57

58 Using the UNIT LIST Starting/Stopping Transmitting The following describes how to start/stop transmitting on an LU unit. To start transmitting on an LU device: 1 In the UNIT LIST tab, select the row of the relevant LU unit. 2 If the LU Properties pane is not displayed, then click its expand button. 3 Changing the Channel: To change the channel to which the LU is streaming, click the Channel dropdown menu, and select a channel to which this LU is assigned. Figure 56: Selecting the Channel Each channel has a colored icon indicating its status, as described in the Channel Association Icon on page 126 and the Channel Status Color section on page 127. NOTE The channels that appear in this dropdown menu can only be created and configured on the LU2000. You may refer to the LiveU LU2000 User Guide for more information. On the LU unit, a user can select the channel to which to stream using the NOTE information. button. You may refer to one of the LiveU user guides for more 58

59 Using the UNIT LIST 4 Selecting the Profile: Select the profile according to which the LU transmits by clicking either the LIVE button or the Store & Forward button. Figure 57: Selecting the Profile Live: The Live profile specifies that the LU performs live streaming when the LU goes Live. This is the default profile. Video is streamed according to the delay that is selected in this window. To configure the Delay: In the Delay field, slide the slider as needed in order to adjust the delay value. Afterwards, the LU uses the same delay unless you change it. Figure 58: Setting the Delay The following are the guidelines for selecting the delay that best suits your current delay versus quality requirements: Delay of 1 4 Seconds: Provides the maximum quality within the constraints of the shortest delay (between one to four seconds). This channel is resilient to changes (errors) and adapts quickly to bandwidth changes. Delay of 5 9 Seconds: This value generally provides the best of both worlds: lower delay and high-quality resilient video. Delay of Seconds: Prioritizes high-quality video over lower delay. This is the most resilient mode. Store & Forward: The Store & Forward profile is described in the Store & Forward Profile section on page 60. You can configure the Store & Forward settings to apply on the LU, as described on page

60 Using the UNIT LIST 5 Start/Stop Transmitting: You can control the transmission of the LU, as follows: Press this button to start streaming the video from the LU. This button appears in an LU s Property pane when the LU is in Ready ( (meaning that it is on, connected to LiveU Central and is not currently streaming). ) state Press this button to stop streaming. This button appears in the LU s Property pane when the LU is in Live/Streaming ( ) state. NOTE When the LU unit is Offline, no action buttons are provided. Store & Forward Profile The Store & Forward profile defines that the LU stores the video on the micro SD card, while simultaneously uploading the stored video at the highest quality. This profile can only be selected in this window when the LU has a micro SD card inserted in it. Otherwise, this Store & Forward button is not active (grayed out). Figure 59: LU Micro SD Card Slot NOTE The micro SD card must be at least a 4GB, Class 10 SD card from an established manufacturer. The Store & Forward profile is typically used when you are located in an area with limited bandwidth. It enables you to store the video on the LU device and to transmit it as soon as reception has improved. When this option is selected, the Delay option is not active (grayed out). While this profile is storing and forwarding, the following message is displayed on the LU screen: HH:MM:SS estimated time left ##/## MB uploaded/total 60

61 Using the UNIT LIST This message specifies the amount of time left to stream this video and the number of MBs already transmitted out of the total current size of the video. After you stop camera videoing and while the LU is still forwarding the video, the following message is displayed: HH:MM:SS time to complete NOTE The delay cannot be configured during storing and forwarding, and is grayed out. Enabling LU-Smart (Ad Hoc) LiveU Central enables non-liveu equipment running LU-Smart to temporarily communicate through the LiveU infrastructure. In LiveU Central, these devices are called ad hoc devices. Enabling To enable an ad hoc device: 1 Click the down arrow on the button at the top right of the UNIT LIST tab and select Ad hoc in the dropdown list to generate a temporary pin code that can be used by an ad hoc device for broadcasting. This pin is only valid for a specific period of time. Alternatively, you can select the Permanent option in the dropdown list to permanently add the LU-Smart device. Figure 60: Generating an Ad Hoc Temporary Code 2 Give this temporary pin code to the ad hoc device operator who must enter it into the device and confirm the license. The device is automatically added to the current user group selected in LiveU Central. 61

62 Using the UNIT LIST Disabling To remove an ad hoc device: 1 In the UNIT LIST tab, select the row of an LU device. 2 Select the About tab. Figure 61: About Tab 3 Click the Adhoc Remove button. The code assigned to this ad hoc device is erased so that this device can no longer communicate using the LiveU infrastructure. Licensing for LU-Smart and LU-Lite Devices Multiple licenses (with the same pin code) can be purchased at once in order to enable LU-Lite and LU-Smart devices to communicate through the LiveU infrastructure. The following must be performed for each LU-Lite and LU-Smart device. 62

63 Using the UNIT LIST To enable LU-Lite and LU-Smart devices to communicate through the LiveU infrastructure: 1 Give the temporary pin code to the LU-Lite and LU-Smart operator who must enter it into the device and confirm the license. 2 Define the group to which this device belongs, as described on page 114. After the device operator enters the pin code on the smart device, this device appears in the DEVICES list in LiveU Central, as shown below: Figure 62: Device in DEVICES LIST 63

64 Using the UNIT LIST 3 In the Channel field, select a channel to be transmitted to the device. Figure 63: Assigning a Channel to the Device 4 Select the Mode (Profile) and Delay if needed. 5 Start streaming the video from the LU by clicking the button. Selecting the Channel in an Offline Unit Beginning with LiveU Central V4.0, you can select the channel for an offline LU, so that once that LU goes online, the selected channel is automatically used by the unit for streaming. Channel selection is made in the standard manner, as described on page

65 Using the UNIT LIST Panasonic Camera Integration with LiveU Central Based on a joint commercial venture between LiveU and Panasonic, channel streaming can now be performed directly from supported Panasonic cameras to LU2000 servers managed by LiveU Central. Supported cameras have integrated LiveU connectivity and can stream video using a single modem. Panasonic is responsible for the streaming mechanism on both the camera and LU2000 (MMH) side, as shown below: Figure 64: Panasonic Streaming Camera Direct Connection to the LiveU Central Cloud System Supported Panasonic cameras can be connected directly to LiveU Central without the need for dedicated hardware. Panasonic s QoS mechanism ensures stable live streaming from the camera. The camera can be controlled from the LiveU Central interface, including the camera s Record, Iris, Zoom, Focus, White balance and Master Gain settings. For more details about controlling the camera via LiveU Central, you may refer to the Streaming from the Camera section on page

66 Using the UNIT LIST Figure 65: Direct Camera Connection to the LiveU Central Cloud Supported Release Software Versions Panasonic AJ-PX5000 Camera: and above Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera: and above LiveU Central: LU2000: and above Limitations Currently, the following features are not supported for direct streaming from Panasonic cameras: IFB S&F Bonding SD resolution 4:3 PX270 Camera: Iris always auto PX5000 Camera: Remote control feature (no Zoom, Focus, Iris) Delay: Buffer seconds Known Issues The following known issues currently exist: The LiveU-Enabled Camera (LEC) does not remember the last channel after a reboot. The Panasonic streamer adds approximately 500 ms of delay to the stream. 66

67 Using the UNIT LIST The Low encoder profile works only with 1080i50 and 1080i60 resolutions. Panasonic gives priority to streaming over a hub connection. Therefore, in low bandwidth, the LU unit may go offline in LiveU Central while streaming. The LEC does not connect to the hub if the SD card containing the p2stream.cnf file is not located in the LEC when the LEC boots. The remote control feature in Idle mode does not return feedback in LiveU Central. Feedback is available only when streaming. On the Panasonic Camera Firmware Installation on the Camera The required firmware must be installed on the Panasonic camera before streaming can be performed to LiveU Central. To install firmware on the camera: 1 Format the Panasonic SD card inside the Panasonic camera by selecting MENU CARD FUNCTIONS FORMAT SD CARD. 2 Copy the firmware to your SD card. The firmware should be not compressed. The firmware should be placed under the following path: PRIVATE\MEIGROUP\PAVCN\SBG\P2SD\. 3 Insert the SD card into the right-side slot. 4 Reboot the camera. 5 Open the menu by pressing and holding the Menu button. 6 Select MENU MAINTENANCE UPDATE. The firmware update takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. p2stream.cnf File p2stream.cnf is a configuration file that should be inserted onto the SD card. NOTE The network configuration file (p2stream.cnf) is also on the SD card under PRIVATE\MEIGROUP\PAVCN\SBG\P2SD\ p2stream.cnf. For this configuration to be available, be sure to insert the SD card into the camera each time you reboot the camera. 67

68 Using the UNIT LIST To create the p2stream.cnf file: 1 Download the p2netgen.exe application from Note that the application software supports Windows only. 2 Insert the SD card into a PC. 3 In the generator: Select Streaming LiveU. Insert the hub, LiveU Central (LUC) URL and press Export. For example: LUC: lu-central.liveu.tv HUB: ws://hub1.liveu.tv:10020, ws://hub1.liveu.tv, ws://hub2.liveu.tv, ws://hub2.liveu.tv:10020 Figure 66: Creating the p2stream.cnf File The generator creates the p2stream.cnf file and locates it on the SD card in the correct path: PRIVATE\MEIGROUP\PAVCN\SBG\P2SD\p2stream.cnf. 68

69 Using the UNIT LIST 4 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the camera, and then turn on the camera. On the AJ-PX270 camera, the SD card slot is near the power switch of the camera. Be careful not to confuse it with microp2 card slot on the back of the camera. Figure 67: Location of SD Card on Camera on AJ-PX270 Camera Getting Started NOTE The settings described in this section relate to the Panasonic AJ-PX270 camera. For details about settings for the AJ-PX5000 camera, see page 74. Set the Encoder to Streaming Mode, page 69 Set the Resolution, page 70 Select the Encoder Profile, page 70 Verify Network Settings, page 70 Enable the Camera Remote Control Feature, page 71 Configure the LAN Interface, page 71 Configure WiFi, page 72 Configure the Modem, page 73 Setting the Encoder to Streaming Mode To set the encoder to Streaming mode: 1 On the camera, open streaming mode by selecting MENU RECORDING SETUP DUAL CODEC SETTINGS CODEC USAGE. Set the value to STREAMING. 2 Open the cloud connection by selecting MENU NETWORK SETUP STREAMING SETTINGS START TRIGGER. Set the value to CAMERA. 69

70 Using the UNIT LIST 3 Set the camera to use the configuration from the SD card by selecting MENU NETWORK SETUP STREAMING SETTINGS SETTING DATA. Set the value to SD CARD. 4 Set up the guest user account by selecting MENU NETWORK SETUP NETWORK FUNC USER ACCOUNT. Set the USER value to guest and the PASSWORD value to p2gust. These are the credentials for the default user (guest). Setting the Resolution To set the resolution: On the camera, select MENU SYSTEM MODE LINE&FREQ. Streaming mode only supports 16:9 1080i60, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p50 resolutions. NOTE The camera restarts after the resolution changes. Selecting the Encoder Profile NOTE The Low encoder profile only works for 1080i50 and 1080i60 resolutions. To select the encoder profile: 1 On the camera, select MENU RECORDING SETUP DUAL CODEC SETTINGS STREAMING MODE. 2 Select one of the following values: Low, HQ, AVC-G6, SHQ(Qos) or AVC-g(Qos). Verifying Network Settings To verify network settings: On the camera, select MENU NETWORK SETUP NETWORK TOOLS STATUS DISPLAY. 70

71 Using the UNIT LIST Enabling the Camera Remote Control Feature To enable the camera remote control feature: On the camera, select MENU NETWORK SETUP NETWORK FUNC IP REMOTE. Set the value to Enable. The remote control feature works in both Idle and Streaming modes. NOTES While the camera is under remote control by LiveU Central, the LEC menu cannot be accessed until remote control of the camera is released. The AJ-PX5000 camera does not support the remote control feature for the Zoom, Focus and Iris. The Camera Remote Control tab in LiveU Central enables you change various camera settings on a Panasonic camera while the camera is streaming and under LiveU control. This tab only displays when selecting a camera device. For example, you can change the camera s Record, White Balance, Iris, Zoom, DB Gain and Focus settings. In this tab, coarse adjustments are made using the larger +/- square buttons, and fine adjustments with the smaller +/- square buttons. An Auto setting is enabled when checking its respective Auto checkbox. AWB starts working immediately when you check the Auto checkbox in the WB row. Figure 68: Camera Settings Tab Configuring the LAN Interface Configure the LAN connection to the camera as described below. To select the LAN interface: On the camera, select MENU NETWORK SETUP NETWORK SEL LAN. 71

72 Using the UNIT LIST To configure the LAN interface: 1 On the camera, select MENU NETWORK SETUP LAN PROPERTY. 2 Set the DHCP value to Enable/Disable. For a static IP, set this value to Disable. Configuring WiFi Panasonic cameras use a unique WiFi stick. Be sure to use only the Panasonic AJ-WM30 WiFi stick, shown below. Figure 69: Panasonic AJ-WM30 WiFi Stick Connect the WiFi stick to the camera s USB port on the right side, as shown below: Figure 70: Connecting the WiFi Stick to the Camera USB Port To select the WiFi interface: On the camera, select MENU NETWORK SETUP NETWORK SEL WLAN. To configure the WiFi network: 1 On the camera, select MENU NETWORK SETUP WIRELESS PROPERTY. 2 Set the following properties: Type: INFRA. SSID: Select the WiFi network. Encryption: Select the WiFi network encryption. Encryption Key: Enter the WiFi network password. 72

73 Using the UNIT LIST Configuring the Modem The modems supported by Panasonic include the following: Japan: docomo (L-03F) North America: Verizon (551L) and Verizon (UML290) Europe: Vodafone (K5150) Connect the modem stick to the camera s USB port on the right side, as shown below: Figure 71: Connecting the Modem Stick to the Camera USB Port To select the modem interface: On the camera, select MENU NETWORK SETUP NETWORK SEL 4G/LTE. To configure the modem interface: On the camera, select MENU NETWORK SETUP 4G/LTE PROPERTY. 73

74 Using the UNIT LIST Camera Settings In order for the camera to stream properly to LiveU Central, settings must be configured on the camera itself. Configure the following settings on the camera. Settings may vary, depending on the camera model. AJ-PX5000 Camera Figure 72: Panasonic AJ-PX5000 Camera In general, to configure settings on the camera, press the MENU button (1 in Figure 72) for more than three seconds. Then, select items and set values using the dial (2 in Figure 72). AJ-PX5000 Basic Settings SYSTEM > SYSTEM MODE > LINE&FREQ = i, i, P, P (except for P, P, PsF, i, i) REC/PB > DUAL CODEC SETUP > CODEC USAGE = STREAMING REC/PB > DUAL CODEC SETUP > STREAMING MODE = LOW, HQ, AVC-G6, SHQ(QoS), AVC-G(QoS) I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > NETWORK SEL = WLAN, 4G/LTE, LAN I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > NETWORK FUNC > IP REMOTE = ENABLE I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > NETWORK FUNC > USER ACCOUNT Confirm that USER NAME = guest and PASSWORD = p2guest. 74

75 Using the UNIT LIST I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > STREAMING SETTING > START TRIGGER = CAMERA I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > STREAMING SETTING > SETTING DATA = SD CARD I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > LAN, WIRELESS, 4G/LTE PROPERTY Confirm and change network settings, if necessary. NOTES The following menu is not related to the LiveU Central connection, but to the Panasonic receiver product only: I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > STREAMING SETTING >START. Focus and zoom remote control are not supported on the PX5000. AJ-PX5000 Switch Positions If the lens has an A/M switch, position it to A. A means auto, which controls the Iris from the camera. Zoom and focus are not supported for remote control. Iris, white balance and master gain can be controlled via remote control. AJ-PX270 Camera Figure 73: Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera In general, to configure settings on the camera, press the MENU button (c in Figure 73) for more than three seconds. Then, select items and set values using the control stick (b in Figure 73). 75

76 Using the UNIT LIST AJ-PX270 Basic Settings SYSTEM MODE > LINE&FREQ = i, i, P, P (except for P, P, PsF, i, i) SW MODE > ZOOM/FOCUS = IP REMOTE RECORDING SETUP > DUAL CODEC SETTING > CODEC USAGE = STREAMING RECORDING SETUP > DUAL CODEC SETTING > STREAMING MODE = LOW, HQ, AVC-G6, SHQ(QoS), AVC-G(QoS) NETWORK SETUP > NETWORK SEL = WLAN, 4G/LTE, LAN NETWORK SETUP > NETWORK FUNC > IP REMOTE = ENABLE NETWORK SETUP > NETWORK FUNC > USER ACCOUNT Confirm that USER NAME = guest and PASSWORD = p2guest. NETWORK SETUP > STREAMING SETTING > START TRIGGER = CAMERA NETWORK SETUP > STREAMING SETTING > SETTING DATA = SD CARD NETWORK SETUP > LAN, WIRELESS, 4G/LTE PROPERTY Confirm and change network settings, if necessary. NOTE The following menu is not related to the LiveU Central connection, but to the Panasonic receiver product only: I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > STREAMING SETTING >START. Focus and zoom remote control are not supported on the PX

77 Using the UNIT LIST AJ-PX270 Switch Positions AUTO/MANUAL = MANUAL FOCUS = M ZOOM = SERVO Figure 74: Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera Switch Positions Saving Logs on the SD Card When saving logs on the SD card, three files are created. To save logs on the SD card: On the PX270 camera: Select MENU NETWORK SETUP FTP CLIENT SERVICE SAVE LOG(SD CARD). On the PX5000 camera: Select MENU I/F SETUP USB/LAN FTP CLIENT SERVICE SAVE LOG(SD CARD). 77

78 Using the UNIT LIST In LiveU Central LiveU Central Interface On LiveU Central, Panasonic cameras are indicated by the tab. icon in the UNIT LIST Figure 75: UNIT LIST Tab The color of the icon can vary, as follows: Green: Indicates that the camera is online. Black: Indicates that the camera was never seen as online in LiveU Central. You may refer to page 79 for details about how to register the camera. Red: Indicates that the camera is transmitting. Gray: Indicates that the camera is offline. In order for the camera to stream to LiveU, it must be registered in LiveU Central, as described below. 78

79 Using the UNIT LIST To register a Panasonic camera in LiveU Central: 1 In the MANAGE DEVICES tab, click the button. The following window displays: Figure 76: Add Device Window 2 Fill in the following fields: Device Details pane: Manufacturer: Specifies the camera manufacturer. Currently, only Panasonic is supported. Model: Specifies the camera model. Serial Number: Specifies the camera serial number. Type the number written on the label, which is located on the bottom of the camera. The number you enter here is compared to the one that is automatically detected by the LiveU Control Agent application on the camera. Figure 77: Camera Label with Serial Number 79

80 Using the UNIT LIST LiveU Central Details pane: Device Name: A free-text field that specifies the name of the device, as it appears in the DEVICES tab. Group: Specifies the inventory group to which the camera is assigned. 3 Click Save. The camera is now registered in LiveU Central. In the LiveU Central device list, the camera displays the Never Seen status until it is online for the first time. Streaming from the Camera For streaming from the camera, LiveU Central can start and stop transmitting and manage the camera like other LU devices. See the following page for details about how to stream. Figure 78: Taking Control of the Camera 1 80

81 Using the UNIT LIST Figure 79: Taking Control of the Camera 2 To start streaming from LiveU Central: 1 On LiveU Central, in the UNITS UNIT LIST tab, confirm that the icon for the camera connection is green, and then select it. Figure 80: Camera Icon in Device List 81

82 Using the UNIT LIST 2 In the Properties pane, click the button to begin transmitting. Figure 81: Stop Transmitting Button NOTE The icon is displayed on the upper side of the camera screen during live streaming. 3 Click the button to end transmitting. NOTE Starting/stopping streaming is only available from LiveU Central and cannot be performed from the camera itself. 82

83 Using the UNIT LIST LiveU DataBridge Solution LiveU s DataBridge solution enables point-to-multipoint transmission and reception of any kind of high-quality data from diverse locations, while adapting to dynamic network conditions. The DataBridge feature can be used for a variety of data connectivity solutions, such as for connecting a laptop in the field to a control station. The DataBridge solution is a client/server solution where an LU, such as the LU40, LU200, LU400, LU500 or Xtender DataBridge, that is configured to operate as a DataBridge unit, is the client and the DataBridge Gateway is the server. Cellular Core Networks UMTS Laptop EVDO Core Packet Switched Network DataBridge Gateway DataBridge EDGE Satellite Network Figure 82: DataBridge Solution Architecture After the Data Bridge device powers up, it dials (connects) its modems to various networks and combines their bandwidth into a single consolidated broadband uplink and downlink connection: Transmitting Data: The Data Bridge device receives data from the user data equipment through its user port and transmits it over the aggregated bandwidth. Receiving Data: The Data Bridge device receives incoming data through its aggregated bandwidth, and outputs it through its user port to the user data equipment. DataBridge Gateway The DataBridge Gateway server is located in the cloud, and receives various streams of data from the Data Bridge unit through its network port, which is connected to a high-speed Internet connection. The DataBridge Gateway server runs multiple remote connection instances. 83

84 Using the UNIT LIST DataBridge Unit Each DataBridge unit streams to a specific remote connection instance on the DataBridge Gateway. The DataBridge unit: Employs proprietary algorithms to simultaneously break down and transmit data over multiple modems and to bond the data received over its multiple modems. Performs Layer 2 bridging by learning Layer 2 source addresses and forwarding according to Layer 2 destination MAC addresses. An LU40, LU200, LU400, LU500 or Xtender DataBridge working as a DataBridge unit operates in DataBridge mode in LiveU Central. Configuring the DataBridge Gateway 1 In the UNIT LIST tab, select the row of the relevant DataBridge device. 2 In the Status areas of the Properties pane, select the required gateway in the Gateway dropdown list. Figure 83: Selecting the DataBridge Gateway 84

85 Using the UNIT LIST Connecting a DataBridge Unit to the DataBridge Gateway To connect an online DataBridge unit to the DataBridge Gateway: In the UNIT LIST tab, select the row of the relevant online DataBridge device. The LU Properties pane displays, as shown below: Figure 84: LU Properties Pane Online DataBridge The connected unit displays the icon in the UNIT LIST, and displays its uplink and downlink bandwidth in the Performance column in the UNIT LIST. Figure 85: UNIT LIST DataBridge Uplink and Downlink Bandwidth 85

86 Using the UNIT LIST General List Functionality This section describes a variety of standard list handling options that can be performed in the UNIT LIST, FILES, CHANNELS, GROUPS and USERS lists. These options may differ slightly for each list. Filtering Lists To filter a displayed list: 1 If the FILTERS pane is not displayed, then click its expand button. 2 Check/uncheck the checkboxes of the filtering options in the FILTERS pane to filter the displayed list. Click here to expand the FILTERS pane Check the checkboxes by which to filter Figure 86: Filtering a Displayed List Refreshing the List Lists are not updated automatically. Use the displayed list. button to refresh the 86

87 Using the UNIT LIST Menu Options The following describes the options provided by clicking the down arrow in a column title in a list. Figure 87: Menu Options in Lists Sort Ascending/Descending: Sorts the list by the selected column in ascending/descending order. Configure Sort: An advanced feature that enables you to change the secondary sorting in the table. Auto Fit All Columns/ Auto Fit: Automatically adjusts the width of the columns to fit in the display. Columns: Enables you to define which columns appear in the list. Group by Name: An advanced feature that creates a collapsible tab that aggregates all table rows based on a selected a column. 87

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89 3 Using the VIDEO MATRIX This chapter describes how to preview and assign LiveU field unit (LU) streams to be output to any destination, including SDI, MPEG-TS, RTMP, NDI or a multipoint distribution server. Introducing the VIDEO MATRIX The VIDEO MATRIX tab enables LiveU Central operators to preview, monitor and fully control LU units/feeds and output channels, thereby providing increased flexibility in daily operations. Input Feeds Output Channels 89

90 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Figure 88: LiveU Central VIDEO MATRIX Tab This window may display many previews, as follows: Outputs (Right Side): The OUTPUTS pane shows the output channels available for the selected group. An output channel is any channel that has a destination. It can either be an SDI coming from the LU2000 server or any IP stream directed to a CDN as RTMP or MPEG-TS. Feeds (Left Side): The FEEDS pane shows all the input feeds that can be assigned by an operator to a channel. Feeds include the following: All LiveU units, such as the LU200, LU500, LU700, LU-Smart and so on, regardless of whether they are currently streaming Any Panasonic camera Any multipoint input feed Each individual input feed window shows the name of the unit and the channel to which it is streaming. 90

91 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Streaming to a Preview Channel How To LUs can stream to either a regular output channel (MMH) or to a Preview Channel: Regular Channel: When an LU selects to stream to a regular channel, the output streams directly to the physical SDI port (on the LU2000 server) or directly to the CDN to which this channel is connected. This type of stream uses the maximum available bandwidth of the unit. Preview Channel: When an LU selects to stream to a preview channel (streaming to a group), the video is displayed in the VIDEO MATRIX tab in the FEEDS pane. This enables LiveU Central operators to preview the channel and then to dynamically assign the destination to which the video stream is directed and sent live. Preview channels do not use/block the existing output channels and can be used in parallel. Streaming to a preview channel consumes very low bandwidth from the unit's modems (around 500 Kbps per feed). Each LiveU server can have approximately10 preview channels. For more information, contact LiveU support. When an LU operator selects a preview channel for streaming, the system automatically selects one of the available preview channels. The LU device then displays the status Preview, as well as a green dot on the name of the channel. If there is no available resource in the Preview Channels area, which means that all Preview Channels in LiveU Central are currently occupied, then the LU receives a notification that the preview channel is busy and it cannot stream to that channel. NOTE The preview channels in LiveU Central always have the name of the current group. For example,. While streaming to a preview channel from the LU, the video is transmitted as a light stream (at a low bandwidth and with a low frame rate). After a LiveU Central operator allocates a preview channel to an output channel, it is streamed at the defined bandwidth and frame rate. The LU device then displays the status Live. 91

92 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Input Feeds The FEEDS pane in the VIDEO MATRIX tab shows a preview of the streams currently being transmitted from various LUs. These feeds can be assigned to either a preview channel or to an output channel. Figure 89: VIDEO MATRIX Tab FEEDS Pane 92

93 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Output Channels The OUTPUTS pane in the VIDEO MATRIX tab shows the output channels to which input feeds can be directed. Output channels can represent a specific SDI port or a CDN/MPEG-TS/NDI stream. These are the channels that can send video to any specific destination. Output channels also support multipoint distribution. Figure 90: VIDEO MATRIX Tab OUTPUTS Pane After an output stops streaming, then that output is available to be assigned a different video feed. 93

94 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Filtering Displayed Input Feeds and Output Channels You can filter the displayed input feeds and output channels using the respective Quick Filter in the FEEDS or OUTPUTS pane at the top of the window, as shown below. There is a dedicated filter for both the FEEDS and OUTPUTS panes. After a filter is applied, a blue frame appears around the filter icon in order to indicate that a filter is currently active. Figure 91: Filtering Displayed Input Feeds 94

95 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Figure 92: Filtering Displayed Outputs 95

96 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Connecting an Input Feed to an Output Channel In order to stream an input feed (received from an LU) to a destination, the feed must be assigned to an output channel. Two methods are available for streaming to an output channel, both of which are described below. To stream to an output channel: Do one of the following: In the VIDEO MATRIX tab, select a feed, click the channel dropdown list and select the required channel. Once selected, click the Play/Stream button. Streaming is possible only to available channels (marked in green). Figure 93: Streaming to an Output Channel 1 Or 96

97 Using the VIDEO MATRIX In the VIDEO MATRIX tab, simply drag an input feed in the FEEDS pane by its preview area onto an output channel in the OUTPUTS pane. 1 Drag an Input Feed window 2 Onto an Output Channel window Figure 94: LiveU Central VIDEO MATRIX Tab This sends the stream out live to the designated destination. After doing so, the status of the LU that is streaming the video and the relevant output channel change to Live. Note that once assigned to an output, the video streams at full bandwidth and frame rate, and not as a light stream (meaning not at a low bandwidth and with a low frame rate). After connecting an input feed to an output channel, the UNIT LIST shows that the LU is no longer streaming to a group, but to a local interface. 97

98 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Use Cases The Video Matrix enables you to perform many of the same operations that you can perform in the UNIT LIST tab. This section describes several use cases for using the Video Matrix to perform such operations. Streaming in Live Mode To start streaming in Live mode: 1 In the Input Feeds area, select a unit in Ready state, as shown below: Unit State Camera Connection Status Channel election Notification Flag for Special Configurations Play Button Figure 95: Input Feed Ready State 2 Select the channel to stream to in the dropdown list at the bottom of the window. 3 Click the green Play button to begin streaming. The unit begins streaming to the channel selected in step 2. After the unit begins streaming, the state changes to Live and displays in a red box. In addition, the Play button changes to a red Stop button. The bitrate for streaming also displays in the window. treaming Bit Rate Stop Button Figure 96: Input Feed Streaming 98

99 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Streaming to a Preview Channel To start streaming to a preview channel: 1 In the Input Feeds area, select a unit in Ready state. 2 Select Preview Channel in the dropdown list at the bottom of the window. 3 Click the green Play button to begin streaming. After the unit begins streaming, the state changes to Preview and displays in a blue box. In addition, the Play button changes to a red Stop displays in the window. button. The bitrate for streaming also Figure 97: Input Feed Preview Channel Streaming Releasing a Unit to a Preview Channel When streaming with a unit to an output channel, you can release the channel by setting the unit to stream to a preview channel. In this case, the output channel is free to receive a stream from a different unit, and the first unit s preview is still available on the Feeds side of the Video Matrix. 99

100 Using the VIDEO MATRIX To release a unit to preview: 1 In the Outputs area, select the channel you want to release. 2 Click the Release button. 3 After a confirmation, the channel is released and the unit starts streaming to a preview channel. Release to Preview Share to Multipoint Release to Preview Figure 98: Releasing a Unit to a Preview Channel Store & Forward To perform a Store & Forward operation: 1 In the Input Feeds area, select a unit in Ready state. 2 Select the applicable channel in the dropdown list at the bottom of the window. 100

101 Using the VIDEO MATRIX 3 Click the Menu button to open the following window: Figure 99: Store & Forward Settings 4 In the Mode field, select Store & Forward. 5 Specify the delay in the Delay dropdown list. Valid values are HQ, SP and LP. 6 [Optional] Click Unit Panel to display the following window, which shows information about the unit. Figure 100: Info Window 101

102 Using the VIDEO MATRIX 7 [Optional] Click Settings to open the Unit Configuration window for the unit. You can modify the configuration for the LU in this window, if needed. Figure 101: Unit Configuration Window 8 Click the green Play button to begin the Store & Forward operation. After the unit begins the operation, the state changes to S&F. In addition, the Play button changes to a red Stop window. button. The bitrate for streaming also displays in the Start Store & Forward Session Figure 102: Input Feed Store & Forward in Idle and Streaming Modes 1 102

103 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Store & Forward Session is Active Figure 103: Input Feed Store & Forward in Idle and Streaming Modes 2 Starting Streaming To start streaming from an input feed to an output channel, drag and drop an Input Feed window onto an Output Channel window. Stopping Streaming To stop streaming, click the red Stop the Output Channel window. button on either the Input Feed window or Incoming MultiPoint Streams Incoming multipoint feeds are streams from a source outside the system. Such feeds can be shared with various groups, as defined in the sharing configuration for the stream. You specify to which output channel to send incoming multipoint streams, as described on page

104 Using the VIDEO MATRIX Outgoing MultiPoint Streams Sharing When sharing is enabled on an output channel, you can share the video with any of your other groups or affiliates. The video is streamed to several servers in parallel. For more details about sharing options, you may refer to the Sharing Videos How To section on page 155. Share Button Figure 104: Sharing Multipoint Streams Figure 105: Sharing Options 104

105 4 Using Maps This chapter describes how to display the position of LiveU field units (LUs) on a map, how to define, generate and delete Be First events, and how to use the LiveU Community feature. Introducing LiveU Central Maps The UNITS MAP tab enables you to view the location of LUs on a standard map and to zoom in to Google Maps Street View in order to get a better look at the location in which the LU is currently positioned. The location of an LU400, LU500 or LU Smart is determined by GPS. The location of an LU70, LU700 SV, LU40 or LU Lite is determined by cellular information. Displaying an LU on a Map To display an LU on a Map: 1 In the UNITS UNIT LIST tab, select the row of an LU unit. For example, as shown below: Figure 106: Selecting an LU from the UNIT LIST 105

106 Using Maps 2 Click the UNITS MAP tab. The following window is displayed showing a map of the area around the selected LU. Figure 107: LU on Map LU Name and Location You can click the LU to display its name and possibly its location too. Figure 108: Displaying LU Name and Location on Map 106

107 Using Maps To ensure that the indicated location is the latest, you may want to click the Refresh option (at the top right of the Properties pane). Figure 109: Refreshing the Last Location Update LU Pin Color The color of the LU pin indicates its status, as follows: Red: The LU is streaming (Live). Green: The LU is in idle mode, meaning that it is online, but not transmitting. Gray: The LU is offline. see the vicinity of the LU. Managing Be First Events What is a Be First Event? A Be First event is an event where something newsworthy has occurred that you want someone to film. For such events, you may not be able to get a camera crew to the event in time to film it. In such cases, you can call upon individuals who have the LU-Smart application running on their smart device to film the event. Such individuals may be the first on site, and offer a quick, simple solution for filming the event. The LU-Smart application enables anyone to transfer live video using their smart device (iphone, ipad or Android phone), without any dedicated equipment, such as a camera or LiveU hardware device. For more details about LU-Smart, see the LiveU LU-Smart User Guide. 107

108 Using Maps How Do Be First Events Work? When something newsworthy occurs for which you may not have a camera crew available, you can set up a Be First event for it in LiveU Central. After a Be First event is defined in LiveU Central, the event can be generated in the system, which automatically sends a popup message to all the LU-Smart device users in the designated event area. These LU-Smart device users can then easily activate the LU-Smart application on their smart device and begin filming the event. LiveU Central handles all the other details. To define a Be First event: 1 Click the MAP tab to display the following: Figure 110: MAP Tab 108

109 Using Maps 2 Click the button at the top right of the window. By default, the cursor changes to a grid selection icon, which you use to select a rectangular area on the map representing where the Be First event has occurred. Figure 111: Selecting the Be First Event Area on the Map After clicking the button, three tools appear on the map beneath it. Be First Map Tools Figure 112: Selecting the Be First Event Area on the Map The Rectangle tool is used by default to draw a rectangular area on the map. Alternatively, you can use the Circle instead of a rectangular one. tool to draw a circular area on the map Use the Hand tool to pan the map. 109

110 Using Maps After you have selected an area of interest on the map (using either the Rectangle tool or the Circle tool), the New BeFirst Event window opens, which indicates the number of people who are in the designated area that are running the LU-Smart application. Figure 113: New BeFirst Event Window The New BeFirst Event window displays the following information and enables you to perform the following actions: Number of devices in area: Specifies the number of devices running LU-Smart that are currently in the designated area. Number of preview channels in group: Specifies the number of preview channels for the devices in the LiveU Central inventory that are currently in the designated area. Number of output channels in group: Specifies the number of output channels for the devices in the LiveU Central inventory that are currently in the designated area. 110

111 Using Maps Delete machines from group after BeFirst expiration: Check the checkbox and then click the dropdown menu to specify when to remove units from the group, after a Be First event has expired. Figure 114: Delete Machines from Group After BeFirst Expiration Event name: Specifies a name for the event. BeFirst Event Description: Provides a short description of the event. It is recommended to include how much time the LU-Smart device user has to film the event as part of the description. This description appears as a popup message on the LU-Smart user s device. Generate BeFirst Event: Click this button to activate the Be First event. This action sends a popup message to the LU-Smart device users in the designated area. For more details, see the Generating Be First Events section on page 111. Reselect Area: Click this button to reselect an area on the map. You can change the area of interest, even for Be First events that have already been defined. Cancel: Click this button to cancel the setup of a Be First event. Generating Be First Events When LiveU Central generates a Be First event (by clicking the Generate BeFirst Event button), it automatically sends a popup message to the LU-Smart device users in the designated event area. This popup provides a brief description of the event, such as Celebrity ABC was seen entering the XYZ restaurant. Usually, the description also includes a timeframe for filming the event. After receiving a Be First event popup message, the LU-Smart device user only needs to click the message to automatically start the LU-Smart application on his/her device. LiveU Central handles everything else. 111

112 Using Maps Once the LU-Smart device user clicks the message, he/she is prompted to confirm. Upon confirmation, the following occur: When the LU-Smart device user clicks Yes, the: LU-Smart device is automatically added to the current user group in LiveU Central where the Be First event was generated. This occurs even if the device is already part of another group. The LU-Smart device remains in any other groups to which it was previously assigned. Virtual channels (which indicate the group name) are automatically set as the selected channel on the LU-Smart device. When the LU-Smart device user clicks No, then the LU-Smart application remains open on the LU-Smart device, but nothing else happens in LiveU Central. After confirmation, the LU-Smart device begins transmitting the preview channels. There can be only one Be First event per user group. If you attempt to create more than one Be First event for the same user group, then the following message displays: Figure 115: Cannot Associate More Than One Be First Event to Group Message In this case, you may want to create a new group for each Be First event that occurs. If there is no one with the LU-Smart application in the designated event area, then the following message displays: Figure 116: No LU-Smart Devices in the Be First Event Area 112

113 5 Managing LiveU Entities This chapter describes how to add, edit and view LiveU Central Groups and Users. These options are only displayed for administrators. Managing Groups LiveU Central enables administrators to define a group that contains LiveU Central users, LiveU field units (LUs) and channels (MMHs). Administrators are responsible for creating the Groups to be used by regular users. Each LiveU Central user is assigned to one or more groups. Each LiveU Central user can access the LU devices and channels in the group to which he/she is assigned according to their login user name and password. For example, all the LUs used by a specific news team might be assigned to a specific LiveU Central group that has the same name as the news team. A team leader may be assigned access to all the LiveU Central groups for which he/she is responsible. An LU, channel and/or user can belong to multiple Groups at the same time. NOTE LiveU Central provides a default group that contains all LUs and channels. The default group is defined by LiveU Professional Services. 113

114 Managing LiveU Entities The MANAGE GROUPS tab enables administrators to manage groups of LUs, users and channels in LiveU Central. Figure 117: LiveU Central GROUPS Tab NOTE For a description of how to delete items, refresh a list, filter items, sort items and define columns in a list, you may refer to the General List Functionality section on page 86. Adding a Group The definition of a group in LiveU Central includes specific LU devices, preview channels, output channels and users. A new group can be created by selecting devices from all the inventories with which the user is associated. 114

115 Managing LiveU Entities To add a group: 1 Click the GROUPS tab. 2 Click the button. The following window displays: Figure 118: Add Group Window 3 Fill in the following fields: Group Name: Specifies the name of the group. Inventory: Specifies the group of LUs and channels (MMHs) to which the LiveU Central user has access. Inventory groups are provided by LiveU Professional Services as part of the LiveU Central application. Select the applicable group in the dropdown list. This field is read-only. 115

116 Managing LiveU Entities 4 Define Device Associations: Use this area to specify the LU devices to which the LU users in this group will have access. Click the Add button in the Devices pane. The following window displays: Figure 119: Device Associations 1 The Inventory Devices list shows all LUs that are associated with the currently selected Inventory. The Associated Devices list shows the LUs from the inventory that are assigned to the users in this group. Use the buttons to move items between panes. and Figure 120: Device Associations 2 116

117 Managing LiveU Entities 5 Define the Channel Associations. Click the Add button in the Channels pane. Use the button to move the channels (MMHs) to be assigned to the group to the right pane. Figure 121: Channel Associations Each channel (MMH) can be bound to one of the following: SDI: A specific SDI connection on the LU2000 Server, which is set during MMH installation on the LU2000 (as described in the LU2000 Server User Guide). Channels that were assigned to an SDI connection on the LU2000 (as described in the LU2000 Server User Guide) are automatically defined as output channels. CDN: A CDN, which is defined in LiveU Central, as described in the Configuring IP Streaming Channels section on page 129. Channels that were assigned to a CDN are automatically defined as an output channel. 117

118 Managing LiveU Entities 6 Define the User Associations. Click the Add button in the Users pane. Use the button to move the users to be assigned to the group to the right pane. 7 Click OK. Figure 122: User Associations 118

119 Managing LiveU Entities Viewing Group Details Select a group in the GROUPS tab and then click the Settings button in its row to display the Edit Group window for the group. You can modify group details and delete groups in this window, as needed. Figure 123: Edit Group Window 119

120 Managing LiveU Entities Managing Users The MANAGE USERS tab enables administrators to manage groups in LiveU Central. A default administrator called admin is provided with LiveU Central. This administrator can add additional users, as required. The name of the logged-in user is shown at the top of the window, as shown below: Figure 124: USERS Tab NOTE For a description of how to delete items, refresh a list, filter items, sort items and define columns in a list, you may refer to the General List Functionality section on page

121 Managing LiveU Entities Adding a User After a user is defined, that user must be assigned to a group in order to work with LiveU Central. For more details, you may refer to the Adding a Group section on page 114. To add a user: 1 Click the USERS tab. 2 Click the button. The following window displays: Figure 125: Add User Window 3 Fill in the following fields: User: Specifies a username for the user. The name must begin with a lowercase letter. New Password: Specifies the password for the user. Confirm Password: Confirms the password for the user. First Name: Specifies the first name of the user. The name must begin with an initial capital letter. Last Name: Specifies the last name of the user. The name must begin with an initial capital letter. Specifies the address of the user. 121

122 Managing LiveU Entities User Type: Specifies the type of user, which can be one of the following: Figure 126: User Type Read Only: This user type can view previews and download files, but cannot perform any other actions. Regular: This user type can operate and control all the units in the groups to which the user is associated. Admin: This user type can operate and control all the units in the groups to which the user is associated, as well as create and manage groups. This user type is created by LiveU support. Active: When unchecked, blocks the user so that the user cannot be selected when creating a new group. NOTE A warning is displayed if correct capitalization is not used in applicable fields. 122

123 Managing LiveU Entities 4 Specify Inventory Associations. The Inventories pane lists all the inventories defined in the system. Click Add/Remove to open the following window, in which you specify the inventory(ies) to be associated with the user. Click the button when you are done. Figure 127: Inventories Association 5 Group Associations. The Groups pane lists all the groups defined in the system. Click Add/Remove to open the following window, in which you specify the group(s) to be associated with the user. Click the are done. button when you 6 Click OK. The user is added to the list of users. 123

124 Managing LiveU Entities Editing a User User details can be edited, as required. If a user has not yet been assigned to a group, all other tabs in LiveU Central appear empty for that user. To edit a user: 1 Click the USERS tab. 2 Click a user in the list to select it and then click the Settings button at the far right of that row. The User Management window displays. 3 Edit the details for the user and then click OK. Deleting a User Users can be deleted, as needed. To delete a user: 1 Click the USERS tab. 2 Click a user in the list to select it and then click the Settings button at the far right of that row. The User Management window displays. Figure 128: User Management Window 3 Click the Delete User button. A confirmation window displays. 4 Click Yes to delete the user. 124

125 6 Working with CHANNELS This chapter describes how to view channel details and to configure the parameters used to stream to Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), multipoint destinations and Network Device Interface (NDI) devices. Viewing Channel Details The MANAGE CHANNELS tab displays the list of all channels (MMHs) in the system that are assigned to the currently selected user group. Each row represents a single channel instance. Each channel can be bound to a specific SDI connection that is set during installation, to a CDN, which is configured in LiveU Central, an IP streaming channel (RTMP, MPEG-TS, NDI) or a preview channel. Figure 129: LiveU Central CHANNELS Tab 125

126 Working with CHANNELS The following information is displayed for each channel: Name: Specifies the name of the MMH. SDI Port: Specifies the LU2000 SDI port on which the stream is streaming. Preset Name: Specifies the name of the preset used to configure this channel. Mode: Specifies whether the channel is defined as an output channel or preview channel. Output channels are shown in the Channels List on the LU, but preview channels are not. You may refer to Chapter 3, Using the VIDEO MATRIX on page 89 for more information about output and preview channels. Provider: Specifies the name of the CDN, such as Akamai, YouTube or Facebook. S/W Version: Specifies the software version of the MMH on the LU2000. All MMHs have the same software version. Connected To: Specifies the unique ID of the LiveU field unit (LU) that is transmitting to this channel. Received BW: Specifies the bandwidth of the received transmission. Channel Association Icon The status of the channel is shown, as follows: CDN icon : This channel is being broadcast to a CDN output of the LU2000 server. SDI icon : This channel is being broadcast on the SDI output of the LU2000 server. CDN + SDI icon : This channel is being broadcast to both a CDN and to the SDI output of the LU2000 server. Preview Channel icon : A random channel that is used for LiveU Central video preview purposes only. Video is streamed in low resolution and bit rate from the unit and is not directed to any output (SDI/CDN). Sharing icon: This channel is configured for sharing video via Multipoint. The channel can be any output type (SDI/CDN). Distributor icon: This channel is used only for distribution. Requires assignment to a different channel, which will be the publisher. 126

127 Working with CHANNELS Channel Status Color The status of the channel is shown, as follows: Green : The channel is in idle (standby) mode, meaning that it is online, but not transmitting. Gray : The channel is offline. Red : The channel is streaming (Live). Other Channel Options You can perform the following operations in the CHANNELS tab: : Updates the list of channels in the CHANNELS tab. : Defines a new streaming preset, as described in the Configuring Streaming Presets section on page 127. NOTE For a description of how to delete items, refresh a list, filter items, sort items and define columns in a list, you may refer to the General List Functionality section on page 86. Configuring Streaming Presets A streaming preset provides a general definition for various channel configuration settings. Collectively, the settings specified in the preset can be applied to a channel, in order to provide a shortcut for quickly defining a channel, based on the predefined channel definition of the preset. Streaming presets can be applied to a channel(s). Once associated with a channel, the channel inherits the settings of the associated streaming preset. The streaming preset can be changed per channel. The changes are applied only on the selected channel and are not saved to the preset. Streaming presets can be used either for RTMP or for MPEG-TS configurations. 127

128 Working with CHANNELS To configure a streaming preset: 1 Click MANAGE CHANNELS to open the CHANNEL list. 2 Click the button. The Streaming Preset Configuration window displays: Figure 130: Streaming Preset Configuration Window 3 Click the button. The Add New Preset window displays: Figure 131: Add New Preset Window 4 Enter a name for the preset and click Save. The new preset is added to the list of presets in the left pane. 5 Modify the settings for the streaming preset, as described on page Click OK to save the settings. 128

129 Working with CHANNELS Duplicating Streaming Presets You can duplicate a streaming preset in order to use it as the basis for another preset. To duplicate a streaming preset: 1 Access the Streaming Preset Configuration window, as described on page Select an existing stream preset definition in the left pane and click the Duplicate button. The Add New Preset window displays (see Figure 131). 3 Enter a name for the preset and click Save. The new preset now appears in the list of presets in the left pane. Configuring Channels Channel configuration is defined per channel. NOTE If you modify the settings for a channel whose channel definition was based on a streaming present, any changes made to the channel definition do not affect the settings for the streaming preset on which is was based, or any other channel that was defined based on that same streaming preset. The following channel types can be defined: IP Streaming Channel, page 129 Multipoint Channel, page 135 NDI (Network Device Interface), page 135 Configuring IP Streaming Channels Introduction The LU provides several streaming options that enable you to stream to both the Internet and SDI simultaneously, or to only the Internet or SDI. Streaming to the Internet is achieved via a Content Delivery Network (CDN) connection. In order to stream to a specific CDN, such as YouTube, DaCast, Akamai, LimeLight and UStream, you must have an account with that CDN provider. Streaming to Facebook is also available using an LU unit. After you create a CDN account with a provider, that provider sends you a set of parameters for connecting to its CDN. These parameters are used by LiveU to connect to the CDN. NOTE You cannot modify the configuration of a CDN while it is streaming. 129

130 Working with CHANNELS Configuration How To The CHANNELS tab is used to configure the parameters for streaming via the Internet to a specific CDN. The CHANNELS tab includes all parameters required by any CDN. Different CDNs may send only some of the parameters displayed in the CHANNELS tab. You only need to enter the ones provided by the CDN. All others can remain empty and are optional. Figure 132: CHANNELS Tab NOTE If you cannot connect to a CDN, contact LiveU Support. The procedure below describes how to configure general parameters for a CDN. You can also configure a CDN s parameters for a specific MMH. To configure an IP streaming channel: 1 Click MANAGE CHANNELS to open the CHANNEL list. 2 Select the channel that you want to configure in the channel list by checking its checkbox. 130

131 Working with CHANNELS 3 At the far right of the selected channel row, click the Settings button. The Channel Configuration window displays: Figure 133: Channel Configuration Window This window contains three tabs. Details describing each tab are provided below. 4 Click the STREAMING tab. Use this tab to configure the IP streaming for the channel. 5 Define the streaming settings for the channel either by entering applicable values in the fields in the window, or by assigning a streaming preset to the channel. When assigning a streaming preset, the values in the window are automatically populated with the settings specified for the preset. Changing the preset value is also possible. In this case, the configuration is not saved to the preset, but only to the specific channel. Switching the Streaming button to OFF deletes the configuration for the specific channel. When turning it ON again, the configuration must be entered again (manually or with a preset). Any new configuration can be saved as a new preset by clicking the Save as Preset button. 131

132 Working with CHANNELS RTMP IP streaming using RTMP is the most common way to stream to a CDN. For an RTMP channel, specify values for the following fields: Figure 134: Channel Configuration RTMP Streaming: Must be set to ON for IP streaming to be active. Stream Preset: [Optional] Select a streaming preset in the dropdown list if you want to assign preset settings to the channel. NOTE If you modify the settings in this window after assigning a streaming preset to the channel, it does not affect the settings for the streaming preset. In this case, only the channel-specific settings are affected. Stream Type: Select RTMP in the dropdown list. CDN Name: Specify a name for the stream. 132

133 Working with CHANNELS Provider: Select the CDN to which you want to stream in the dropdown list. NOTE To stream to a CDN that is not in the list in the CDN field, you must first contact LiveU Support so that the required CDN can be added to this list. User Name: Specify the user name provided by the CDN. Password: Specify the password provided by the CDN. Required URL: Specify the URL provided by the CDN. For the following fields, enter the stream ID and the resolution and bitrate at which to stream in the respective fields. You can specify details for up to three outputs that can be streamed at different bitrates to this CDN. Figure 135: Streams 1 3 Stream IDs Audio Only: When checked, streams without video. Transparent: When checked, enables the video to be sent without transcoding. This option is typically used with an external transcoder. 133

134 Working with CHANNELS MPEG-TS For an MPEG-TS channel, specify values for the following fields: Figure 136: Channel Configuration RTMP Streaming: Must be set to ON for MPEG-TS streaming to be active. Stream Preset: Select a stream preset in the dropdown list if you want to assign preset settings to the channel. Stream Type: Select MPEG-TS in the dropdown list. IP Address: Specify the target IP address. Port: Specify the target port. Video Bitrate: Specify the video bitrate, in Kbps. There can be up to three digits after the decimal point (for example, ). 4 Click OK. 134

135 Working with CHANNELS To save the channel settings as a streaming preset, define the settings for the channel as described above, and then click the Save as Preset button. NOTE The MMH can handle only one CDN configuration at a time. The LU2000 runs multiple MMH instances (channels). Configuring MultiPoint Channels For more details about how to configure multipoint channel settings, you may refer to the Configuring Server Settings section on page 161. Configuring Network Device Interface Channels Network Device Interface (NDI) channels can be used to enable multiple video systems to identify and communicate with one another over IP, and to encode, transmit and receive many streams of high-quality, low-latency, frame-accurate video and audio in real time. This new protocol can benefit any network-connected video device, including video mixers, graphics systems, capture cards and many other production devices. NDI s superb performance over standard GigE networks makes it possible to transition facilities to an incredibly versatile IP video production pipeline without negating existing investments in SDI cameras and infrastructure, or costly new high-speed network infrastructures. LiveU has partnered with NewTek to implement the NDI protocol in the LiveU system. It enables an LU unit to stream to NewTek s Tricaster product via an NDI IP interface, as shown below: NDI IP Interface LU500 LU2000 Server NewTek TriCaster Figure 137: Channel Configuration NDI 135

136 Working with CHANNELS To enable NDI on a channel: 1 In the Channel Configuration window, select the NDI tab. The following window displays: Figure 138: Channel Configuration NDI 2 Set the Enable NDI Stream button to ON. 3 Click OK. 136

137 7 Managing Software Upgrades This chapter describes how to download and apply software version updates on LiveU Central-registered devices. Introduction Beginning with V6.0, LiveU Central enables full software upgrade management and control by the administrator. The administrator can download and apply version updates on LU units and servers as needed, providing a faster, simplified upgrade process. Administrators can determine when and on what units to apply new software versions. The new software upgrade mechanism is available for all LU units, excluding LU70, LU-Smart and LU-Lite. The upgrade flow is as follows: 1 The LiveU support team assigns a new version for upgrade. The version appears to the admin user under the SW Versions tab. 2 The admin user can assign a target version to all units/server or only to specific ones: Units: Units with a new target version prompt the user to upgrade the unit via a popup message every time the unit is powered up. The user can decide to postpone the upgrade until later. Assigning a target version to a unit can be performed for offline units too. Server/Xtender: Assigning a target version for a server or Xtender initiates the upgrade immediately. Upgrades are allowed only if the server/xtender is online and not streaming. For servers, all the channels must not be in streaming mode. NOTE The LiveU server must be upgraded before the units. LiveU servers support backward compatibility and can accept streams from units with older versions. 137

138 Managing Software Upgrades Reviewing Available Software Versions The MANAGE SW VERSION tab shows all software versions available to you, and includes all software versions made available to you by LiveU at any point in time. Each row represents a different software version. Figure 139: SW VERSIONS Tab When selecting a version in the list, the panel on the right shows the relevant information regarding that version, including the: Version description Link to the release notes Supported devices The SW Versions tab is mainly informative. A software upgrade procedure is managed using the MANAGE DEVICES tab, as described on page

139 Managing Software Upgrades Managing Software Upgrades The MANAGE DEVICES tab lists all the LU units, servers, Xtenders, cameras and so on registered on LiveU Central. Software version updates are applied to LiveU Central-registered devices using this tab. Figure 140: DEVICES Tab The S/W VERSION column in the DEVICES tab specifies the name of the currently installed software version on the device. The TARGET VERSION column in the DEVICES tab specifies the software version to be installed on the device. This version can be either an old or new software version. The administrator can download and apply software version upgrades beginning with V6.0. Upgrades to V6.0 are performed by LiveU support. NOTES In future LiveU versions, you will be able to download and install a previous software version. For example, in V6.5, you will be able to install V6.4, if needed. The device always stores two software versions. Should an upgrade fail, the software version on the device returns to the existing version. 139

140 Managing Software Upgrades Upgrading the Software Version on a Device You can upgrade the software version for a group of like devices simultaneously. All devices must be of the same device type, such as LU500 units, LU700 units, Xtenders and so on. Only the differences between versions are installed during a software upgrade. The time it takes to apply a software varies, depending on the extent of the changes in the version and the size of the upgrade. Most upgrades take between 5 20 minutes to complete. Prior to V6.0, the software update process flushed the device and then installed the upgrade from scratch. NOTES Prior to V6.0, pressing the Factory Defaults button on a device returned that device to the original software version installed on the device. Beginning with V6.0, the Factory Defaults button returns the device to the previous software version installed on the device (meaning one version back from the current version on the device). During an upgrade, it is recommended to connect the unit to a power supply and high-speed Internet connection; however, this is not mandatory. When needed, upgrades can be performed in the field. Be sure to upgrade the server version first, before that on LU units. The server software version must be greater than or equal to the version on the LU unit. Server software upgrades are applied immediately. 140

141 Managing Software Upgrades To upgrade the software version on a device: 1 In the MANAGE DEVICES tab, check the checkbox in the device row that you want to upgrade. 2 Click the button. The Upgrade Version window displays: Figure 141: Upgrade Version Window IMPORTANT! Be sure that the software version on the server has been upgraded, before upgrading the version on the LU unit. 141

142 Managing Software Upgrades 3 In the applicable Device Type dropdown list, select the software version to be installed on the units of that type. For example, the figure below shows software version selection for LU500 units in the LU500 dropdown list. Only software versions relevant to that device type display in the list. Figure 142: Upgrade Version Window Software Version Selection 4 Click OK. A popup message displays the next time the device powers up, in order to indicate that a new software version is available for the device, as shown below: LU200 LU500 Figure 143: Software Upgrade Popup Messages 142

143 Managing Software Upgrades After the upgrade process begins, a progress bar displays, showing the progress of the upgrade process. NOTE Alternatively, you can activate a software upgrade for a device from the About window for that device. After the target software version is upgraded on a device, the S/W VERSION column is updated to show the new version for it and the TARGET VERSION column is blank. 143

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145 8 Managing FILES This chapter describes how to browse, play and broadcast the files stored by LiveU field units (LUs) on an LU2000 server. Introduction The LU devices can transfer prerecorded files or documents to the MMH using their FTP or Store & Forward feature. The LiveU Central FILES tab enables you to remotely browse, play and delete these files on the MMH. The FILES tab is only active for MMHs that are on the same LAN as the computer that is running LiveU Central. 145

146 Managing FILES Browsing MMH Files To browse through the files on the LU2000 server: 1 Click the FILES tab to display the following: Figure 144: FILES Tab 2 Click the User Groups dropdown menu and select the group whose MMHs and LUs you want to view. Only the groups to which you have permission (according to your user name and password) appear in the dropdown menu. A list of the files transferred to the selected group is then displayed. 146

147 Managing FILES 3 To filter the list of displayed files: If the FILTERS pane is not displayed, then click its expand button. Check the radio button of the filtering option in the FILTERS pane to filter the displayed list. Click here to expand the FILTERS pane Check the checkboxes by which to filter Figure 145: FILES Tab Filtering 147

148 Managing FILES 4 To preview a file, check the checkbox of the file row you want to preview. Then, click the button at the far right of the row. A preview window for the file opens. Click here to preview Figure 146: File Preview 5 If the file is a video or audio file, you can press the Play button to play it. You can then use the slider to skip forwards or backwards. You can also use the audio controls or mute options. 148

149 Managing FILES Broadcasting Click the Broadcast button in the row of a file in the list to broadcast it on the SDI output of the LU2000 server. After you click the Broadcast button, the button changes to a red Stop Broadcast button. Click the Stop Broadcast button to terminate the broadcast. NOTE The Broadcast option is only for broadcasting to SDI and not to a CDN. This option is only available for *.mkv files. Figure 147: FILES Tab Broadcasting 1 Note that whenever the FILES list is refreshed, the Stop Broadcast button no longer displays. This is the case even for files that may still be broadcasting (for example, if the file was a very large file). In this case, whenever you return to the FILES list to broadcast to the same destination, then a message displays, asking if you want to stop the previous broadcast. Click Yes to stop the previous broadcast. Figure 148: FILES Tab Broadcasting 2 149

150 Managing FILES Downloading Click the Download button in the row of a file in the list to download the selected file to your computer. This button enables you to download a file, after it has been completely uploaded to the server. Using the Get Chunk Tool During a file upload to the server, the file row in the files list displays the Get Chunk button. Each time you click this button, the part of the video transferred up to that point during a Store & Forward session is displayed as a separate row in the files list, as shown in Figure 149. _partx.mp4 is appended to the filename for each such row, where X indicates the part (portion) of the video transferred up to that point. For example, Figure 149 shows five parts for the video named 0026_150528_ mp4: part1, part2, part3, part4 and part5. Each video part only includes the video from the point where the previous part left off, up to the current point. Figure 149: FILES Tab Get Chunk Video Parts After the Store & Forward session completes, the Get Chunk icon changes to the Download button, indicating that file uploading to the server has completed. Renaming Double-click a file to Rename it. NOTE For a description of how to delete items, refresh a list, filter items, sort items and define columns in a list, you may refer to the General List Functionality section on page

151 9 Using LiveU MultiPoint This chapter describes the LiveU MultiPoint feature, how it works and how to configure and use it. Overview LiveU s MultiPoint cloud-based IP video distribution service enables video from the field to be streamed from office to office or from an LU unit to multiple offices. In the MultiPoint service, video can be streamed from one LU2000 server and distributed to one or more other LU2000 servers. This feature requires a licensed LiveU add-on. The cloud-based MultiPoint service is seamlessly integrated into LiveU Central to enable incoming live feeds to be shared simultaneously with multiple end-points over the Internet. Figure 150: LiveU Multipoint Flow 151

152 Using LiveU MultiPoint LiveU MultiPoint uses three primary components in the MultiPoint flow: Publisher Server: The Publisher receives the video source from any LU device and then shares that video stream. The Publisher is a software-only component that is based on an LU2000 output channel. Distribution Server: The Distribution server distributes the live video feed to one or more LU2000s (Subscribers). This component can be either a cloud-based server or a physical server located on premises (local). Subscriber Server: The Subscriber represents the receiving side of the shared video stream. The Subscriber is based on a LiveU LU2000 output channel. A Subscriber is an LU2000 server that is located at a broadcasting station. In some configurations, the Publisher and Distributer can be deployed on the same server. Technical Capabilities LiveU s MultiPoint feature offers the following key advantages and technical capabilities: Low Delay: Distributes video with minimal delay for up to 100 concurrent destinations via the LiveU cloud-based Distribution server, without requiring additional bandwidth at the point of origin. Requires No Additional Hardware: Any existing LiveU server running the latest software can begin receiving and transmitting MultiPoint feeds. Scalability: Supports up to 100 destinations/subscribers per flow. On-the-fly Management: Enables you to add and remove streams from sharing on-demand, while the video is streaming. Easy Management Via a Single User Interface: MultiPoint is fully integrated into the LiveU Central browser-based cloud management platform. Non-Guaranteed Internet Connection: MultiPoint can send high-quality video even without a guaranteed Internet connection. By using intelligent Adaptive Bitrate Distribution algorithms, MultiPoint optimizes live video delivery to different classes of receivers, either over the public Internet or over an organization's private fiber connectivity, thereby providing enhanced resiliency and scalability. Send Video from Any Source to Any Destination: Any LiveU device or application can transmit either to a physical LiveU server for re-distribution to other locations with minimal delay, or feed directly into the LiveU cloud Distribution server to be shared in real time with all destinations. 152

153 Using LiveU MultiPoint Solution Options LiveU MultiPoint can be configured for both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint solutions, as described below. Point-to-Point Solutions In a point-to point distribution configuration, the LU2000 serves as both the Publisher server and the Distribution server. In this configuration, both of these components reside in the same machine. Figure 151: Point-to-Point Solution In a point-to-point configuration, the video feed streams from the LU unit to the Publisher. The Publisher then forwards the stream to the Distribution server, which in turn sends it on via the Internet to a single LU2000 Subscriber, as shown in Figure 151. Point-to-Multipoint Solutions LiveU MultiPoint offers the following point-to-multipoint configurations: Direct Streaming to the Distribution Server, page 153 Streaming Through a Local LU2000 Publisher Server, page 154 Direct Streaming to the Distribution Server In this configuration, the LU unit streams directly to the cloud-based Distribution server. Both the Publisher server and the Distribution server are cloud-based. The Distribution server can stream to up to 100 LU2000 Subscribers. This is the most flexible and scalable configuration for LiveU Multipoint. Figure 152: Point-to-Multipoint Solution Direct Streaming to Distribution Server 153

154 Using LiveU MultiPoint Streaming Through a Local LU2000 Publisher Server In this configuration,the video streams from the LU unit to the local LiveU Publisher/SDI server, which in turn sends the video to the Distribution server. In Figure 153, the Publisher streams the video to a cloud-based Distribution server, which in turn streams the video to up to 100 Subscribers. Figure 153: Point-to-Multipoint Solution Cloud-based Distribution Server Managing MultiPoint in LiveU Central The following describes how to configure and operate LiveU MultiPoint. MultiPoint Workflow The following describes the general workflow for LiveU MultiPoint. When enabling LiveU Multipoint, lives feeds can be shared both inside and outside the organization. By default, you can share video with all of the groups/inventories to which you belong. Sharing within an organization involves the following steps: 1 Define the server to be used as the Publisher/Distributer server. You may refer to the Configuring Publisher Server and Distribution Server Settings section on page 155 and the Configuring Server Settings section on page 161 for more details. 2 Share the video. The Publisher defines from which channels sharing is allowed. The Sharing button appears on a streaming device row in LiveU Central when streaming to that channel. You may refer to the Sharing Videos How To section on page 155 for more details. 154

155 Using LiveU MultiPoint Configuring Publisher Server and Distribution Server Settings To configure Publisher server and Distribution server settings: 1 The Publisher enables the video feed to be shared and adds the Subscriber to its Sharing list. This action adds a new device (Publisher) to the Subscriber s device list. You may refer to the Sharing Videos How To section on page 155 for more details. 2 The Subscriber transmits the shared video stream to any output channel in its inventory group. You may refer to the Transmitting Shared Video Streams section on page 158 for more details. Sharing Videos How To On the Publisher Side The following describes how the Publisher shares video feeds with the Subscriber. When a Publisher enables sharing, it shares a specific channel for the video feed. The icon at the far right of a row in the Publisher s device list identifies a Subscriber video feed that can be shared. When you click this icon, the configuration is applied on the channel and not on the unit. The color of this icon varies, as follows: Gray: Indicates that sharing is disabled for the video feed. Green: Indicates that sharing is enabled, but there is no video stream. Red: Indicates that sharing is enabled, and there is an active video on the channel (not necessarily from the specific unit). 155

156 Using LiveU MultiPoint To share a video feed channel with a Subscriber: 1 Do one of the following: In the Publisher s device list, click the icon in the video feed row to be shared. Figure 154: Selecting the Channel to be Shared 1 Or In the OUTPUTS pane of the VIDEO MATRIX, click the icon of the output to be shared. Figure 155: Selecting the Channel to be Shared 2 156

157 Using LiveU MultiPoint The following window displays: Figure 156: Multipoint Sharing Options Window 2 Fill in the following fields: Sharing: Enables/disables channel sharing. Click ON to enable sharing and OFF to disable sharing. Stream Name: Specifies the channel name to be shared. 3 Check the applicable checkboxes for the groups with which to share the video feed, as follows: My Groups: Groups that are associated with the user and under his/her inventory. Partner Groups: Groups that are part of the same media group. External Groups: Groups that are shared with external partners by the community or LiveU support. 4 Click OK. 157

158 Using LiveU MultiPoint On the Subscriber Side The Subscriber s device list lists all incoming video feeds from an LU unit or Publisher. After a Publisher adds a Subscriber to its sharing list, as described on page 155 and sharing is enabled for that feed, a new row appears in the Subscriber s device list for that Publisher, regardless of whether or not the video has started streaming. Figure 157: Subscriber Device List NOTE LU units are also listed in the Subscriber s device list, regardless of whether or not they are transmitting. The Name column specifies the name that the Subscriber defined for the Publisher. After the Publisher begins transmitting the video feed, the Subscriber receives it as a preview. The Subscriber must designate the output channel to be used for transmitting the video, as described in the Transmitting Shared Video Streams section on page 158. Transmitting Shared Video Streams On the Subscriber Side Each row in the Subscriber s device list represents a Publisher s channel. Figure 158: Subscriber Device List 158

159 Using LiveU MultiPoint For a Subscriber to stream a Publisher channel, you must take control of the MultiPoint feed and specify the output to be used for transmitting. Video can be output to SDI (or CDN). To do so, select the required MultiPoint feed. Then, in the channels area of the Property pane, check the checkbox(s) of the channel(s) to receive the video feed. The video then begins streaming to the selected servers. Figure 159: Property Pane The icon in the channels area of the Property pane indicates an SDI output channel. The color of the icon can vary, as follows: Green: Indicates an idle channel, with no video. Red: Indicates that the Subscriber is sending the video to the designated output channel. To start a stream, check the applicable output channel checkbox in the Property pane. To stop a stream, uncheck its checkbox. Figure 160: Starting/Stopping a Stream 159

160 Using LiveU MultiPoint NOTE After you check a channel checkbox, then that channel is not available for use by a different Publisher stream, because it is currently busy. You can preview the channel from the Publisher stream by selecting UNITS VIDEO MATRIX. Multipoint input feeds appear on the left side of the VIDEO MATRIX in the FEEDS pane. From the matrix, they can either be assigned to an output using the dropdown menu or dragged and dropped onto an output channel. Figure 161: Publisher Channel Preview 160

161 Using LiveU MultiPoint Configuring Server Settings A Publisher server must be paired with a Distribution server. In addition, the Publisher server can define whether it and the Distribution server are both on the same machine. When configuring a channel as a Distribution server, the distribution channel is bound to a customer output channel and cannot be used as an independent channel. To configure a channel as a dedicated Distribution server: 1 In the MANAGE CHANNELS tab, select the checkbox in the row of the channel to be configured as the Distribution server. The Channel Configuration window opens (see Figure 133). 2 Select the Multipoint tab. The following window displays: Figure 162: Channel Configuration Multipoint 161

162 Using LiveU MultiPoint 2 Fill in the following fields in the window: Share directly from this channel (Recommended): Allows direct steaming from this channel to different LiveU servers. Uplink bandwidth is taken into consideration when sharing from local servers. Contact LiveU support for more information. Use different channel for distribution: Uses a dedicated distribution channel for sharing the video to many destinations. In most cases, this distribution channel is deployed in the cloud by LiveU. In the Distribute via field, specify the specific distribution channel available in the group for distributing the video. Use this channel as distributor only (for other channels): When this option is selected, the selected channel works as a distribution channel only, and can no longer be selected as a regular channel. NOTES The Publisher server, Distribution server and Subscriber server are all LU2000 servers and contain the same LiveU software. In order to differentiate between them, you must set the relevant configuration options for each in the Sharing section described above. After a channel is defined as a Distribution server, it is removed from the channels list and you cannot stream to that channel. Sharing Options: Enables you to enable video sharing and specify subscribers for a shared video, as described in the Sharing Videos How To section on page Click OK. 162

163 10 Streaming to Social Media Beginning with LiveU Central V6.1, LiveU now supports direct streaming from LiveU units to Facebook Live (through LiveU servers). Streaming to Facebook Live is based on one-click integration, providing a very quick and easy workflow. Facebook streaming is only supported from LiveU Central and cannot be managed from a LiveU unit. Streaming to Facebook can be performed in parallel to any SDI streaming or only to Facebook based on a preview channel. NOTE NOTE One-click Facebook integration requires server V6.1.2 or higher. Facebook streaming requires CPU resources from the server. Use the LiveU CPU calculator to confirm that your server can support it. 163

164 Streaming to Social Media Configuring Streaming Parameters Facebook streaming parameters are configured globally and are applied to all of the sessions performed by the group. Streaming configuration will be supported in LiveU Central V6.2. You can either select a predefined recommended profile or manually define the exact resolution and bitrate for the streaming. Figure 163: Social Media Streaming Settings 164

165 Streaming to Social Media Streaming to Facebook Using an SDI Channel To stream to Facebook using an SDI channel, start streaming from the unit using the Unit Panel tab. Figure 164: Streaming to Facebook Using an SDI Channel 165

166 Streaming to Social Media While the unit is streaming, click the Go Live button. If the PC browser is not logged in to Facebook, the following Facebook login appears. NOTE Make sure that your browser does not have popup blocking. Figure 165: Facebook Login After logging in to Facebook, you specify where to share the video (timeline or group). In the window below, you can also replace the Facebook user and log in again with different user. Figure 166: Facebook Where to Share the Video 166

167 Streaming to Social Media Clicking Next starts server streaming to Facebook. In this mode, the video is streamed only as a preview and is not yet posted on Facebook. The Unit Panel indicates that Facebook is in Preview mode. From this point forward, you can stop Facebook streaming at any time without affecting the SDI output. When you stop streaming, the Facebook session terminates immediately. Figure 167: Stopping Streaming to Facebook On Facebook, a new popup window opens, displaying the preview being streamed from the LiveU server. 167

168 Streaming to Social Media This popup window is the last step before going live. The window below is also used to insert all the relevant information regarding the Facebook post (post name, video tags, embedding options and so on). Figure 168: Entering Details to Post to Facebook Clicking Go Live closes the popup window and immediately posts the live video in the Facebook account. 168