Marshall Electronics PS-102-HDSDI / HDI User Manual

Marshall Electronics

StreamVu Tv Producer Station

HDMI Video plus Stereo Audio Broadcasting on

PS-102-HDSDI / HDI

For Composite Video, HDSDI Video,

The StreamVu Tv Service

Quick Start Guide Ver. 1.0

PS-102-HDSDI / HDI StreamVu Tv Producer Station

Table of Contents

1. Unpacking _________________________________________ 4

2. Warranty __________________________________________ 4

3. Configuration: _____________________________________ 5

IP Configuration _____________________________________ 5

PS-102-HDSDI / HDI _________________________________ 6

Main Setup Page ____________________________________ 6

Video Setup Page: ___________________________________ 7

AUDIO Setup Page __________________________________ 8

4. Establish your Producers Account: ___________________ 8

Registering the PS-102 to Your StreamVu Account _________ 8

Power and Signal Connections _________________________ 10

Start Broadcasting __________________________________ 11

5. Help:

StreamVu Tv _______________________________________ 15

Marshall Electronics _________________________________ 15

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1. Unpacking

Enclosed with PS-102-xxxx are the following:

1. PS-102-(HDSDI or HDI)

2. Power Supply (AC to 12VDC)

3. 6 Foot Ethernet Cable

4. Side mounting rails

5. This manual

6. Software CD

Carefully inspect all parts for any obvious physical damage.
The PS-102HDSDI and the PS-102-HDI have the same outer appearance.
On the PS-102-HDI the HDSDI BNC connectors are inactive.

2. Warranty

Marshall Electronics warranties to the first consumer that this PS-102-HDSDI / HDI Producers Station will, under
normal use, be free from defects in workmanship and materials, when received in its original container, for a period
of one year from the purchase date. This warranty is extended to the first consumer only, and proof of purchase is
necessary to honor the warranty. If there is no proof of purchase provided with a warranty claim, Marshall Electronics
reserves the right not to honor the warranty set forth above. Therefore, labor and parts may be charged to the
consumer. This warranty does not apply to the product exterior or cosmetics. Misuse, abnormal handling, alterations
or modifications in design or construction void this warranty. No sales personnel of the seller or any other person is
authorized to make any warranties other than those described above, or to extend the duration of any warranties on
behalf of Marshall Electronics, beyond the time period described above. Due to constant effort to improve products and
product features, specifications may change without notice.

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3. Configuration

You must configure the Input Format and the Monitor Output before initial use and whenever the input source or output
monitor changes. You can also set a name for your PS unit and change the date, time and time zone to match your
broadcast location. This configuration can be done offline using any computer with an Ethernet connector. You must
know the current IP Address of the computer you are using.

IP Configuration

Connect the Producers Station to the computer using a standard Ethernet Patch cable.

1. Copy the file VS Manager into a File Folder on your “C” Drive called “VS Manager” open the folder
and right click the “VS Manager.exe” file and “Send to” “Desktop” (create shortcut). This will place a
Shortcut on your Desktop, which should look like the Icon to the left.

VS Manager uses Internet Explorer (32 Bit) as a Host Browser. In fact, all Marshall H.264 Products use Internet
Explorer as a Browser, no other Browsers are supported at this time. Double click the Icon to launch VS Manager.

Important Note for Windows 7 64Bit Users, you will need to change the
default path for opening Internet Explorer so it opens the 32Bit Browser.
In VS Manager go to the “Tools Tab”, then “Options” change the Path
to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\explore.exe

The Graphic on the right shows the changed
path.The Home Page of VS Manager will open,

2. In VS Manager select IP Discover

3. Select IP Change

a. Highlight each PS-102 unit one at a time.
b. Set the IP Mode to Fixed IP
c. Set the IP address to match the domain of

the computer you are using. The first 3
groups of three digits of the IP Address
(192.168.001.xxx) should be the same. The
last three digits can be from 001 to 254 and
cannot be duplicated within the network.

4. When the IP address has been successfully
changed, highlight the unit and click the Add
Server button.

a. Give the server a name and click Add.
b. Then click Close. This will return you to

the main VS Manager Page.

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3. Configuration

PS-102-HDSDI / HDI

5. When on the main VS Manager page Right Click the unit you want to
configure and select Web Setup

After Selecting Web Setup you will be asked to Sign In to the server:

• the default User Name is admin

• the default password is 1234

Main Setup Page

On the Main Setup Page You Can:

“System ID” Field
Allows you to put a Title (15 Character)
on the Live View Page which can be
Viewed in the Internet Explorer
Interface. This is switched On or
Off from the bottom of the Video
Page (information Display)

“Burnin OSD System ID” Field
Allows you to put a Title (15 Character
Alpha/Numberic Only, no spaces) that
will be Burned into the Stream and will
go on Air. This is switched On or Off
from the bottom of the Video Page
(Burnin OSD)

You may select Remember my password which will bypass this
security step in the future when using the same computer.

Enter System ID

Enter Burn in System ID

Note the APPLY Button

for this section

Current Time

Change Time Format

Time Zone

Note the APPLY Button

for this section

When done making changes on this SETUP Page click
“Apply” for each section to save your changes and then
click the VIDEO Tab at the top.

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3. Configuration

Video Setup Page

As mentioned earlier you must select the Input Format and Resolution of your video signal.

1. Choose the Input Format of your video signal from the drop down list.

If your source is Interlaced you might wish to select “Input
deinterlace” “On”, as progressive video presents a better video
experience to the Viewer over the Internet.

2. Choose the Encoder Resolution from the
Resolution drop down menu.
Note: In most cases this will be the same as
the Input Format; however you can choose
to stream at a lower resolution in order to
save bandwidth.

If your Source is 1080, we have found that
it’s a better use of Bandwidth to select
1280x720 as a Transmission Resolution.

3. At the bottom of the VIDEO Setup page
select the output Format to match your
preview monitor.
Note: This setting is to be able to match the
Output Video to your monitor’s Input.

When you are finished making changes to the VIDEO Setup Page

click “Apply” to save your changes and then the AUDIO Tab at the top of the page.

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AUDIO Setup Page

On the AUDIO Setup Page make certain that the
selections are as shown to the right.

1. Algorithm AAC

2. Bitrate 128kbps

3. Mode TX-only

4. Input Gain. May be adjusted as necessary
25 is Unity Gain

5. Audio Output Loopback

PLEASE NOTE:

When you are finished making changes
to the AUDIO Set up page click “Apply“
to save your changes and then select the

NETWORK Tab at the top of the page...

On the Network page change the IP MODE to DHCP and click “Apply“

4. Establish your Producers Account

Many of the functions that follow must be performed from a device that is connected to the internet with a
functioning web browsing program like Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, or Google Chrome. The device is of your
choosing and can be a PC, Smart Phone, or Tablet.


 ÜThis can be done with the PS-102 offline.
Ü You will need the following:

   Access to the Internet
  The PS-102 MAC Address found on the unit itself or on the outside of the box.
  A valid Credit card

Registering the PS-102 to Your StreamVu Account

The PS-102 is designed solely for use with the StreamVu
TV service. Upon receipt of your PS-102 the unit must be
registered to an active StreamVu account to function.

1. Activate an account with the StreamVu
service from their web site

http://www.streamvu.com.

Select Packages & Pricing from the home menu.

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4. Establish your Producers Account

2. Determine the package that best suits your requirements.

Most Producers choose the DIRECT CONNECT plan which is a terrific value, providing all of the tools you will need
to configure your programming. A plus to the DIRECT CONNECT plan is the capability to have any number of Producer
Stations broadcasting from different locations or venues on your account.

3. Click on the “Get Started” Hyperlink.

6. After your account is set up, add your new
PS-102 to your account by selecting the
New/Edit function in System Settings.

The MAC address is unique for each Producer Station

and can be located on the bottom of the PS-102

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4. Establish your Producers Account

Power and Signal Connections

Virtually all Video Camcorders and newer Digital SLR
Camera Bodies have a connection for Audio/Video (A/V)
output.
In the example shown to the right a typical consumer
camcorder has a 3 wire (Composite Video plus Stereo
Audio) cable that has a 3.5mm plug on one end and RCA
connectors on the other end. The output RCA connectors
are usually coloered Yellow for the video signal and White/
Red for stereo audio.
Many proffessional camcorders have multiple connections
for A/V.

For audio, the connections may be XLR or a 3.5mm jack for
headphone audio and a BNC connector for composite video.

ÜConsult the manual for your camera as the A/V outputs are often multiple purpose and must be configured for
A/V ouput in the camera set-up menus.

3.5mm connector plugged into
the camera A/V output

Ü In many situations, inexpensive adapters must be used for connection between a camera, Video switcher plus
audio mixer, or a playout device like a DVD player, digital media player, video tape recorder, etc.

Ü For the example shown, a RCA to BNC connector adapter is required for the yellow video input to the PS-102.
A second adapter is used to convert the two audio connectors to 3.5mm stereo audio.

1. Insert the 3.5mm Plug into the Audio In.
Audio can originate from your camera, or an audio mixer in a live broadcast.
(Note: The stereo audio jacks are -10dB Line level and will not accept a
microphone directly)

2. Connect your network Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 receptacle.

3. Attach your video signal to the appropriate input BNC or HDMI connector
depending on your model. The PS-102-HDI version will accept Composite
and HDMI inputs. The PS-102-HDSDI will accept Composite, HD/SD-SDI and
HDMI sources. The HDSDI connectors are not active on the HDI model.
Video may originate from your camera or Video Switcher

4. Make certain the A/V source is active and outputting signals.

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5. Connect the 12VDC Power Plug and watch the LED status indicators start
flashing.

4. Establish your Producers Account

Start Broadcasting

1. On any device with a web browser navigate to www.StreamVu.com

2. Select “Producer Login”

3. Enter your User Name and Password to access your Producer Station/Channel Control Panel

4. The Control Panel will open to the “Producer Station – Listing” page where you can easily see the status of all the
producer stations on your account.
Depending on your account type, you will have a number of Channel Control Options. For this guide we will focus on the
Producer Station Control Menus and Functions, which are common to all account types.
We see the status of the PS-102 that was added to the account (PS410106) is OFFLINE.

The OFFLINE status will occur when the PS-102 is not connected to the StreamVu service. In this case we have just
made all of our signal connections and applied power to start the connection process.

*Note Limited Direct Accounts are limited to a single Producer Station.

5. Approximately 60 seconds after applying power, PS410106 will find the StreamVu service via the Internet and will
automatically begin the process of REGISTERING with the system.

All we have had to do to this point is Configure the video resolutions, make the appropriate connections, add the PS-102
to our account and power up. The hard part of getting the communication link up for our broadcast was automatically
performed by the PS-102.

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4. Establish your Producers Account

6. After the PS-102 has completed the Registration process, it will indicate it is READY to start Broadcasting.
Select the Control Folder under Basic Settings.

To initiate your broadcast, select the appropriate Producer Station from the drop down menu. Enter your desired
transmission bit rate the click on the Broadcast Start control.

*Note Higher Bit Rates provide Higher Quality but may be limited by your Internet Upload connection speed. Your
Internet Service Provider may provide a test page for you to measure Upload Speed, or you can use any number
of internet sites (http://testmy.net ).

7. The StreamVu System will perform a calculation to determine the optimal upload bit rate that your Internet connection
can maintain. This calculation will automatically adjust your bit rate for optimal performance during the broadcast.

*Note this process can be bypassed by selecting the Skip bandwidth calculation checkbox.

(We do not recommend this)

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8. Once your broadcast has begun, a Preview Window is
available to confirm your channel is on the Air.

9. There are several options that you can make available to the viewer, all of which are accessible from the Producer
Station Control Panel.

Ü You may choose to have your channel listed on the StreamVu LaunchPad, (http://www.streamvu.com/
launchpadlive/ ) making your live broadcast available to any viewer as shown below.

Ü The Limited Direct Connect Link, shown to the right,

can be copied and Emailed to your viewer.

This will allow the viewer to watch your broadcast as a

full page when pasted into any browser.

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4. Establish your Producers Account

ÜLimited Direct Connect iFrame code is a special HTML (HyperText Markup Language) program that can be copied and
pasted directly into your web page. The size and position of the inserted video frame can be adjusted to your liking. Like
the Launchpad option, the viewer can view the broadcast as a small frame as it appears on your web page or the can
choose to watch the broadcast in a format to fill the screen.

ÜIn the Options Folder of your Profile there is an option to add iOS. This is a special function that transparently detects
Apple iPad®, iPhone®, or iPod® devices if they are used to view your program. These devices require extra processing
when the program is broadcast. Accordingly, there is a small addition charge for this service.

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5. Help

Who to call when you need help.

 ÜFor help with your StreamVu account:
StreamVu Tv

888-650-1838 / Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 7:00PM EST.
15 Minute Callback. After normal hours callback within one hour.



ÜFor help with the PS-102 Hardware:

Marshall Electronics

800-800-6608 / Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 6:00PM PT

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