NTI HD-ENC-H264 User Manual

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Introduction

The H.264 HDMI Video Encoder streams 1080p video from an HDMI video source to a media streaming server
(Wowza, Xtreme Codes, Nginx, etc) or online live broadcast platform (YouTube Live, FaceBook Live, IBM Cloud
Video (Ustream), etc) over IP in real time. It encodes video using H.264 compression and AAC/MP3 audio.

Features:

 Accepts 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second and produces IP stream s that can be sent on a standard

Ethernet cable.

 Encode the same HDMI video source in two different formats and resolutions - unicast and multicast.
 Supports RTMP, RTSP, UDP, HTTP, HLS, FLV and ONVIF protocols
 Compatible with most Internet live broadcast platforms, such as YouTube Live, Facebook Li ve, Twitter Live,

Twitch, and IBM Upstream.

 Broadcast to SmartTVs using a media streaming sever, such as Wowza, Xtreme Codes, Nginx, etc.
 Easy-to-use HTTP-based web interface.

o Modify network and video quality settings such as IP address, bit rate, and fps.

 Add text and logos to the video stream.
 Supports 100Base-T Ethernet connection.
 Linux inside.
 Ideal solution for many applications, including:

o Digital signage
o IPTV/SmartTV
o Hotel TV systems
o Live broadcast
o Classrooms - teaching online
o IP video surveillance
o Video conference

Factory Default Settings:
IP: 192.168.1.168

Username and Password: admin

When you first login, if the display is in Chinese, select English (lowermost choice) from
the pull down menu located at the top right of the window.

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Settings:

Upon Initial Login to the User Interface through your browser, you will be provided with a Status Display providing the following
information:

Input Status : shows the type of input signals that are attached
Running Time: Indicates how long the Encoder has been connected to the Input Source
CPU Usage: Typically 25% (if this value is more than 85%, there may be an excess drain on the resources of the source)
Input Size: 1920x1080p@60Hz (Default configuration for the source)
Collected Video Frames: 65116 (Indicates how many frames of video have been encoded from the source)
Lost Video Frames: Indicates how many frames have dropped by the encoder
Audio Sample Rate: 48000

Click on the "Network Settings" tab to view the current network settings and MAC address for the Encoder.

Be sure to enter the proper DNS server and Gateway address. Otherwise the Encoder will not be able to connect with the
internet and stream video to your desired destination.

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