Streamit Maven User Manual
Streamit Maven user manual [rmware version 2.18.0]
Version: v8.0
Date: Nov 2012
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
1 Foreword 3
1.1 Maven versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Included materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 If you do not succeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Installation 5
2.1 Additional requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Preparing the Maven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Connecting the Maven to the audio/video-installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Connecting the Maven to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Connection of the Maven to the ethernet connection or ADSL router . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 The conguration interface 7
3.1 On the Maven itself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Via a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Name and password for the conguration interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Conguring the Maven 9
4.1 Network conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Audio conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Video conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Streaming conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4.1 A stream with audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4.2 An audio only stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.4.3 Downloading and uploading stream settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.5 Recording settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.6 Miscellaneous settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6.1 Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6.2 Username and password for the webinterface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6.3 Loading factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6.4 Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.6.5 Setting daily reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.6.6 Setting automatic shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.6.7 Setting device name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.6.8 Updating rmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5 Testing the Maven 19
6 Viewing the status of the Maven 20
7 Making a video recording 21
7.1 USB storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.2 Stream that is recorded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.3 Starting and stopping the recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.4 Downloading and removing the recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8 Controlling the Maven via the serial port 22
9 Switching o the Maven 23
10 Restoring factory default settings 23
11 Maven register 24
12 Specications 24
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13 Streamit support 25
14 Troubleshooting 26
14.1 The lights at the network connector do not light up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.2 The Maven makes a downward tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.3 Suggestions when using the Roland VR-3 / VR-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.4 The stream is not visible in the video station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.5 The stream does not get a play button in the video station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
14.6 There appears no image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
14.7 The image is blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
14.8 The image is black and white, the colors are not right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
14.9 The picture is pixelated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
14.10The image has stopped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
14.11There is no audio in the stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
14.12The webinterface of the Maven is not accessible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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1. Foreword
1 Foreword
We would like to thank you for purchasing the Streamit audio-video encoder Maven. The Maven is an
audio-video encoder which easily transmits video and audio over the internet.
Via the graphical interface it is easy to congure the Maven. After that you literally only need a
single button press to convert the analog audio- (RCA) and videosignal (S-Video or Composite) to a
videostream (UDP, RTP, MPEG-TS, HTTP, RTMP or HLS) to transmit via the internet. The method
that is used (H264/AAC), guarantees high quality audio and video with limited bandwidth use.
In addition the Maven can also transmit an MP3 audio-only stream1. This function is specically meant
for people who use receivers that can play only audio. For example a Lukas or SIR device. This makes
it possible to serve both viewers and listeners with only one encoder.
The Maven is part of a complete Streamit solution including: distribution, storage and playing video via
internet. This way a video stream can easily be made available for viewers all over the world. By using
international standards the Maven is ready to connect to other systems like Wowza's Media Server and
can be used for a large number of other applications.
For more information about the products and solutions that Streamit can oer, we would like to invite
you to visit our website:
http://www.streamit.eu
.
Finally, we wish you a lot of success using your Maven.
Streamit B.V.
1.1 Maven versions
There are dierent versions of the Maven. This manual is intended for all versions. The functional
dierences between the dierent Maven versions are as follows:
Function Maven Maven Nano
Audio-video streaming
X X
Audio-only streaming
X
Local recording
X
Serial port control
X
1.2 Included materials
Check if the following parts are in the box when recieving it. If one or more parts are missing or damaged,
please contact your Streamit dealer or sales employee.
•
Maven
•
Power adapter
•
Video capturing accessory
Maven: Break-out cable (See gure 1)
Maven Nano: EzCAP video capture device (See gure 2)
•
Ethernet cable
1
Not all functions are available for all versions of the Maven, see section 1.1
Maven versions
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1.3 Introduction
Fig. 1: Break-out cable for the Maven
Fig. 2: EzCAP video capture device for the Maven Nano
If you have some knowledge of internet and PCs, you will be able to congure the Maven yourself, using
this manual and the right equipment.
The operation of the Maven is very easy, you just have to operate a single button: the power but-
ton.
1.3 Introduction
In this user manual the following symbols will be used for important instructions. Always pay attention
to the instructions accompanied with these symbols.
Instructions which could cause injury to persons or damage to the device as result
of not following the instructions when operating the device. These instructions do
always need to be followed for safe operation.
Instruction which is required to understand the correct functioning of the device.
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1.4 If you do not succeed
Trademark notes
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property
of their respective owners.
Copyright 2012 Streamit BV
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transferred or
copied in any form without express written permission.
Disclaimer
This manual has been carefully validated and reviewed. The instructions and descriptions
were correct for the Maven at the time this manual was printed. Newer Streamit audio-video encoders
and manuals can be changed without notication. Streamit assumes no liability for damage which are
directly or indirectly related to errors or omisions in this manual, or discrepancies between this product
and the manual.
See the Streamit website (
http://www.streamit.eu
) for the latest version of this manual.
EU Declaration of Conformity
This product carries the CE-mark in conformation with the relevant European
guidelines. The responsibility for the allocation of this conformity lies with
Streamit BV, Verdunplein 10, 5627 SZ Eindhoven, Netherlands.
1.4 If you do not succeed
We can imagine that the installation of the Maven for persons with limited knowledge of computers and
software can be dicult, but this is not necessary.
In case you cannot get it to work, we would like to ask you to contact the person from whom you bought
or received the Maven. Streamit only supports (through telephone or email) customers who bought the
Maven directly from Streamit. In addition we deliver free support via the support page on our website
http://streamit.eu/support/
.
2 Installation
2.1 Additional requirements
To stream video via internet, you need the following in addition to the Maven:
•
A broadband internet connection, with a minimal upload speed of 1Mbit per second.
•
A subscription or provider who supports the Maven, like Streamit. For more information see the
Streamit website
http://www.streamit.eu/
Often an ADSL-connection does not deliver the advertised speed. You
can check the actual speed of your connection easily on Visualware:
http://myspeed.visualware.com/ and get an indication whether your connection is
suitable for streamig video.
2.2 Preparing the Maven
When installing the Maven, it is of great importance that the Maven has sucient
room to ventilate. Do not cover the ventilation openings at the top side of the Maven.
If the Maven gets too warm, it won't function correctly anymore.
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2.3 Connecting the Maven to the audio/video-installation
Fig. 3: Front of the Maven
Fig. 4: Back of the Maven
2.3 Connecting the Maven to the audio/video-installation
Put the break-out cable in the indicated connection or the EzCAP video capture device in a USB slot at
the back side of the Maven. Connect the signal cables of the audio/video installation to the break-out
cable or the EzCAP video capture device.
To keep audio and video synchronous it is important that the path between the source and the Maven
is as short as possible and that there is as little dierence as possible between the path for the audio-
and video signal.
Important!
For a reliable operation of the Maven, the audio installation has to be connected via a
galvanic isolator. This is available at Streamit.
2.4 Connecting the Maven to the mains
Plug the power cord into the mains outlet and then plug the other end of the cord in the Maven.
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2.5 Connection of the Maven to the ethernet connection or ADSL router
•
Never use wet hands to plug the power adapter in the mains and never remove
the power adapter from the mains with wet hands.
•
Do not cut or damage the cord of the power adapter. Do not place heavy objects
on the cord. This can cause short-circuit, resulting in electrical shocks or even
re.
•
Pulling the cord can damage the wire and/or isolation causing electrical shocks
or re.
•
Using power adapters other than the one recommended for your Maven, can
result in overheating and damage your device. This can cause re, electrical
shocks and other hazards. Only use the supplied power adapter.
•
Do not use, place, or store the Maven in places that are subject to intense
sun light or high temperatures. This may discolour and/or deform the Maven.
Make sure there is sucient ventilation around the power adapter and around
the Maven.
•
Exposing the Maven to situations with rapid changing temperatures can result
in condensation (a small amount of water) on the inner and outer surface of
your device. To ensure a long lifetime of your Maven, this should be prevented.
In case of such a scenario, wait until you device is `dry' before you use it again.
2.5 Connection of the Maven to the ethernet connection or ADSL router
Connect the included ethernet cable to the LAN1 connection of the Maven. Connect the other end of
the ethernet cable to the ethernet connection of the local network, or the ADSL router.
Only the network connection LAN1 is active, make sure that you do
not
use connec-
tion LAN2.
The greed LED next to the LAN1 connector should light up continuously when the connection is made.
The yellow LED should start to icker intermittently. If this is not the case, go to the section Trou-
bleshooting (section 14) to read what could be the cause.
3 The conguration interface
The Maven has a conguration interface that consists of a number of pages to setup e.g. the audio, the
video, and the streams. This is explained in more detail below. The conguration interface can be called
up in two ways: On the Maven itself and via a browser.
3.1 On the Maven itself
The conguration interface on the Maven is accessible by connecting a monitor, keyboard, and mouse
and pressing
F10
. Press
Esc
to leave the conguration interface.
3.2 Via a browser
The conguration-interface of the Maven is also accessible by navigating in a browser to the IP address
of the Maven: http://<Maven IP address>. You can nd this IP address in two places:
•
In the Maven register (see also section ) http://register.streamit.eu/maven. You can click on the
IP address directly, it is a link to the webinterface of the Maven.
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3.3 Name and password for the conguration interface
•
On the Status page if you call up the conguration interface on the Maven itself (see the instructions
above).
If you have problems accessing the webinterface of the Maven, read the instructions in section 14.12
The
webinterface of the Maven is not accessible
.
It is strongly advised to make access to the conguration interface via a browser also
possible from outside the local network. That enables remote rmware updates and
allows for better support in case of problems. Congure port-forwarding for port 80
on the router between the Maven and the internet. See the manual of the router for
instructions regarding conguration of port-forwarding.
3.3 Name and password for the conguration interface
When you access the conguration interface, you will be asked for a user name and password (except for
the Status page). Enter the following credentials2:
user name streamit
password lukas
2
The credentials can be changed on the Misc page in the conguration interface.
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