Caton NVP-903 Series Reference Manual

NVP-903 Series
Multi-Stream Network Video Encoder
REFERENCE GUIDE
NVP-903 Series User Manual
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4
2 Panel Design ........................................................................................................ 5
2.1.2 NVP-903-R1 .......................................................................................................... 6
2.1.3 NVP-903-R2 .......................................................................................................... 7
3 Web Control [Encoder Mode] ........................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Log in via Ethernet .............................................................................................. 11
3.1.2 Log in via Wi-Fi .................................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Streams ............................................................................................................... 14
3.2.3 Encoder Setting ................................................................................................... 18
Figure3.10 Encoder Setting .......................................................................................... 18
Click Apply to save the configuration. .......................................................................... 18
3.3.1 Tools .................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.2 ETH Setting ......................................................................................................... 22
3.3.3 AP Information ..................................................................................................... 22
3.3.4 Login Information ................................................................................................. 23
3.3.5 Device Information .............................................................................................. 23
4 Web Control [Decoder Mode] ........................................................................... 27
4.1.1 Log in via Ethernet .............................................................................................. 27
4.1.2 Log in via Wi-Fi .................................................................................................... 27
4.1.3 Work Mode .......................................................................................................... 28
4.2.1 Protocol ............................................................................................................... 29
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4.2.2 Decoder ............................................................................................................... 31
4.3.1 Tools .................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.2 ETH Setting ......................................................................................................... 33
4.3.3 AP Information ..................................................................................................... 34
4.3.4 Login Information ................................................................................................. 34
4.3.5 Device Information .............................................................................................. 34
5 Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 36
NVP-903 Series User Manual
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
NVP-903 are network video encoder and decoder series, which are specialized for high definition
real-time video streaming applications. It provides flexible streaming for low-bandwidth transmission
applications using H.264 video and AAC audio encoding, supporting FLV over RTMP streaming output,
thus seamlessly connecting to streaming media server. The third generation NVP series encoder –
NVP-903, support 3 encoding streams output for multi-screen application. Moreover, NVP-903
integrates H.264 decoding functions with HDMI output, to form a versatile media delivery solution over
IP network.
Integrated with Caton leading R2TP technology, NVP-903 and NVP decoders can also realize
high quality live video contribution and distribution over Open Internet.
1.2 Product Features
Support 1080P@59.94 FULL-HD H.264 encoding/decoding
Support HD-SDI, HDMI, Analog AV for video & audio input
Support 1 channel encoding with 3 encoding streams output, with different bit rate/resolution for
multi-screen application
Support two channel video & audio input and encoding independently (NVP-903-R2 only)
Support RTMP PUSH, TS over HTTP, TS over UDP IP output, seamlessly connecting to
streaming media server
Support high bit rate file recording into SD card
Integrated with H.264 decoding function with HDMI output
Support Caton proprietary R2TP protocol for contribution and distribution over Open Internet
Internal hot-spot, support web UI control via PC/Android/iOS
Web control language can switch between Chinese and English
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2 Panel Design
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 NVP-903
Compact design: 200.0 x 44.5 x 153.0mm, 900g
Figure2.1.1 NVP-903 Front Panel
NVP-903 Front Panel consists of an E Ink screen and 3 indicators: Power, Data and Stream.
Ø E Ink: Displays device basic info.
The info in E Ink will not be vanished after powered down.
n Work Mode: Current device work mode: NVP-903-E (Encoder Mode) or NVP-903-D
(Decoder Mode)
n SSID: Device serial number / SSID of NVP-903 internal hot-spot(AP)
n Password: Password of NVP-903 internal hot-spot(AP)
n Stream IP: Device IP address for streaming and web control
n Indicators: Displays current running status
n Power: [Blue] Device is powered up now
n Data: [Green] Device recognizes the input source successfully. [Red] Device does not
recognize the input source now
n Stream: [Green] Device is connected to target server/decoder and pushing/pulling
stream to it; [Red] Device is not pushing/pulling stream to target server/decoder.
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2.1.2 NVP-903-R1
1RU Frame Structure: 428.0 x 42.0 x 350.0mm4.0kg
Figure2.1.2 NVP-903-R1 Front Panel
NVP-903-R1 Front Panel consists of an E Ink screen and 3 indicators: Power, Data and Stream.
n E Ink: Displays device basic info. The info in E Ink will not be vanished after powered down.
n Work Mode: Current device work mode: NVP-903-R1-E (Encoder Mode) or NVP-903-R1-D
(Decoder Mode)
n SSID: Device serial number / SSID of NVP-903-R1 internal hot-spot(AP)
n Password: Password of NVP-903-R1 internal hot-spot(AP)
n Stream IP: Device IP address for streaming and web control
n Indicators: Displays current running status
n Power: [Blue] Device is powered up now
n Data: [Green] Device recognizes the input source successfully. [Red] Device does not
recognize the input source now
n Stream: [Green] Device is connected to target server/decoder and pushing/pulling stream to
it; [Red] Device is not pushing/pulling stream to target server/decoder.
Tips:
If Data indicators keep red when you have plugged in the video source, check
video/audio input settings via web control. Make sure the video/audio type in input setting and
the video source type to be the same.
Tips:
If Data indicators keep red when you have plugged in the video source, check
video/audio input setting via web control. Make sure the video/audio type in input setting
and the video source type to be the same.
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2.1.3 NVP-903-R2
1RU Frame Structure: 428.0 x 42.0 x 350.0mm4.0kg
Figure 2.1.3 NVP-903-R2 Front Panel
NVP-903-R2 Two encoder information is displayed on the same E Ink screen; each corresponds
to three indicator light.
n E Ink: Displays device basic info. The info in E Ink will not be vanished after powered
down.
n CH1-TYPE: First encoder current work mode: NVP-903-R-E (Encoder Mode) or NVP-
903-R-D (Decoder Mode)
n CH2-TYPE: Second encoder current work mode: NVP-903-R-E (Encoder Mode) or
NVP-903-R-D (Decoder Mode)
n CH1-IP: IP address for the first encoder
n CH2-IP: IP address for the second encoder
n Indicators: Displays current running status
n Power: [Blue] Device is powered up now
n Data: [Green] Device recognizes the input source successfully. [Red] Device does
not recognize the input source now
n Stream: [Green] Device is connected to target server/decoder and pushing/pulling
stream to it; [Red] Device is not pushing/pulling stream to target server/decoder.
Tips:
If Data indicators keep red when you have plugged in the video source, check
video/audio input setting via web control. Make sure the video/audio type in input setting
and the video source type to be the same.
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2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 NVP-903
Figure2.2.1 NVP-903 Rear Panel
NVP-903 Rear Panel consists of power interface, video/audio interface, network interface and SD
card slot.
n Power: Connect NVP-903 power adapter to power up the device
n SDI:
n Encoder Mode: HD/SD-SDI video/audio source input
n Video:
n Encoder Mode: Analog video source input
n Audio (L&R):
n Encoder Mode: Analog audio source input
n HDMI IN:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source input
n HDMI OUT:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source loop-out
n Decoder Mode: HDMI video/audio output
n ETH: Network interface for streaming and device web control
n USB: USB2.0 for Wi-Fi dongle function (In developing)
n SD Card: Insert SD card for video recording (In developing)
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2.2.2 NVP-903-R1
Figure2.2 NVP-903-R1 Rear Panel
NVP-903-R1 Rear Panel consists of power interface, video/audio interface, network interface and
SD card slot.
n Power: Connect NVP-903-R1 power line to power up the device
n SDI:
n Encoder Mode: HD/SD-SDI video/audio source input
n Video:
n Encoder Mode: Analog video source input
n Audio (L&R):
n Encoder Mode: Analog audio source input
n HDMI IN:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source input
n HDMI OUT:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source loop-out
n Decoder Mode: HDMI video/audio output
n ETH: Network interface for streaming and device web control
n USB: USB2.0 for Wi-Fi dongle function (In developing)
n SD Card: Insert SD card for video recording (In developing)
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2.2.3 NVP-903-R2
Figure2.2.3 NVP-903 Rear Panel
NVP-903-R2 Two encoder each correspondent to power interface, video/audio interface, network
interface and SD card slot.
n Power: Connect NVP-903-R2 power adapter to power up the device
n SDI:
n Encoder Mode: HD/SD-SDI video/audio source input (Decoder mode can not output
HD/SD-SDI video/audio source)
n Video:
n Encoder Mode: Analog video source input
n Audio (L&R):
n Encoder Mode: Analog audio source input
n HDMI IN:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source input
n HDMI OUT:
n Encoder Mode: HDMI video/audio source loop-out
n Decoder Mode: HDMI video/audio output
n ETH: Network interface for streaming and device web control
n USB: USB2.0 for Wi-Fi dongle function (In developing)
n SD Card: Insert SD card for video recording
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3 Web Control [Encoder Mode]
3.1 Log In
NVP-903 series support PC web control via Ethernet port, it also supports PC/Smartphone/Pad
wireless web control via NVP-903 internal hotspot.
NVP-903-R2 has two encoders, each needs to be carried out on the website login and setting
separately. Refer to the IP address display on the front panel E Ink screen to login and set up
individually.
3.1.1 Log in via Ethernet
1) Prepare a computer with Ethernet port and Internet web browser.
2) Connect your PC to the NVP-903 ETH port via Ethernet.
3) Configure computer IP address, make sure that NVP-903 and the computer IP are in the
same network segment
4) Input the device IP address in the web browser, it will displays the Log in page, as follows:
(Default IP Address: 202.0.0.138)
Figure3.1 Log in
5) Type in the Account and Password to login.
(Default Account: admin; Default Password: admin)
3.1.2 Log in via Wi-Fi
1) Prepare a PC/Pad/Smartphone with Wi-Fi function and Internet web browser.
2) Search Wi-Fi SSID of NVP-903 internal hotspot(AP) and connect your PC/Pad/Smartphone
to it. (Default AP Password: 87654321)
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3) Input the device IP address in the web browser, it will displays the Log in page, as in Figure
3.1
4) Type in the Account and Password to login.
(Default Account: admin; Default Password: admin)
3.2 Configuration
Click Configuration in main menu to enter the basic setting page, as follows:
Figure3.2 Configuration
In Configuration page, users can configure basic settings of video/audio source, transport
protocol and device IP setting.
TIPS;
SSID of NVP-903 internal hotspot (AP) will be displayed in the E-Ink of device
front panel.
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