Teradek Beam User Manual
© 2014 Teradek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
User Guide v1.0
October, 2014
Revision
Date
Description
v1.0
October 1, 2014
Initial release of Beam User’s Manual v1.0 based on firmware version 1.0.1.
V1.1
October 14, 2014
Updated instructions for streaming to multiple RX over WiFi
Document Revision History
Contents
Document Revision History .........................................................1
Beam RX ............................................................................ 17
1. Introduction ............................................................................1
1.1 About this Manual.............................................................1
1.2 Overview ...........................................................................1
1.3 Features ............................................................................1
Video ...................................................................................1
Audio ...................................................................................1
Network ..............................................................................1
User Interface ......................................................................2
1.4 Package Contents ..............................................................3
1.4.1 Front and Rear panel of Beam TX ..............................4
1.4.2 Front and Rear panel of Beam RX ..............................6
1.5 Quick Start Guide ..............................................................7
Connect and Power Your Device .........................................7
Wireless operation ..............................................................7
Ethernet operation ..............................................................7
Accessing the Configuration Interface ................................8
Video/audio streaming server for RTSP client ....................8
2.3 Operation of Multicast for 1:N A/V Transmission ........... 22
Beam TX configuration via Web UI ................................... 22
Beam RX configuration via Web UI ................................... 22
2.4 Connecting to Beam TX’s WiFi Network ......................... 22
3. System Specifications ............................................................ 23
3.1 General ........................................................................... 23
3.2 Beam TX (Encoder/Transmitter) Overview ..................... 24
Video Input ....................................................................... 24
Audio Inputs ..................................................................... 24
Audio Output (wireless intercom) .................................... 24
Video Encoder................................................................... 24
Wireless Interface for Audio/Video .................................. 24
Ethernet Interface for Audio/Video .................................. 25
Other ................................................................................. 25
3.3 Beam RX (Decoder/Receiver) Overview ......................... 25
Wireless Interface for Audio/Video .................................. 25
Ethernet for Audio/Video Input/Output ........................... 25
Streaming video to VLC player/set-top box via MPEG-TS ...8
2. Operating the Beam TX and RX ...............................................9
2.1 Front Panel Operation .......................................................9
Status Screens .....................................................................9
Menu Operation ..................................................................9
Beam TX ..............................................................................9
Beam RX ............................................................................10
2.2 Web-based Operation .....................................................11
Beam TX ............................................................................11
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Decoder ............................................................................ 25
Video Output .................................................................... 25
Audio Outputs/Input ........................................................ 25
Other ................................................................................. 25
3.4 Factory Defaults .............................................................. 25
3.5 Supported Video Formats ............................................... 26
3.6 Power Input Description ................................................. 26
3.7 RS-422 Pin Configuration ................................................ 27
1. Introduction
1.1 About this Manual
This user manual provides step-by-step instructions for the setup and configuration of Beam.
1.2 Overview
Beam is a WiFi-equipped H.264 encoder for applications demanding high quality, low-latency video transmission. Beam can transmit
to up to 4 decoders over WiFi or an unlimited number on a wired network using multicast. Beam supports SD/HD/3G-SDI video
inputs with embedded stereo audio and bidirectional stereo IFB communication. Beam can stream video in RTP and MPEG-TS
formats, re-stream from the decoder, and more.
1.3 Features
Video
High performance SD/HD/3G-SDI transmission over Wi-Fi or Ethernet LAN (IP)
H.264 encoding/decoding engine: Baseline profile level 4.2 with de-interlacing
Full HD encoding up to 1920x1080p60
Streaming server function on both Beam TX and Beam RX
Very low encode/decode end-to-end latency in 1080i59.94 HD: 70ms ~ 80ms
Single video stream + stereo audio
SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI supported for PAL, NTSC and full HD video
Supports DTV Standards
o SMPTE 244, BT601 (NTSC): 525i59.94
o IEC61179-5, BT601 (PAL): 625i50
o SMPTE 296M: 720p23.98, 720p24, 720p25, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60
o SMPTE 274M: 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080PsF23.98,1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30,
1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60
Supported bitrates : 100kbps - 30Mbps over Wireless, 50Mbps over Ethernet
Error resiliency : Variable GOP size, random intra-refresh, contiguous intra-refresh, I-frame control
Audio
SD/HD/3G-SDI embedded audio
Mini-stereo phone jack in and out for analog stereo audio
Analog stereo audio: 48kHz sampling with 16 bit ADC
Wireless IFB audio from TX to RX and from RX to TX with 8kHz sampling and 16bit ADC
Network
Wireless Output for Audio/Video : Supporting IEEE 802.11n/5GHz
Wide radio coverage up to 800m (2,500ft) with 12Mbps at line of sight
Ethernet port for audio/video transmission: Ethernet LAN (10/100 BASE-TX, Cat.5e UTP cable)
1 TX to 1 RX connection or 1 TX to 4 RX connections on wireless mode
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One to one connection & one to many connection on the Ethernet LAN mode
Multi-casting and simulcast modes to both the Beam RX and software decoder on PC
RTSP streaming server or MPEG-TS streaming device over Wi-Fi or LAN port on the Beam TX
RTSP streaming relay server over LAN port on the Beam RX
User Interface
Internet Explorer/Chrome web browser for changing system configurations or firmware upgrade
USB for firmware upgrade
OLED front panel for configuration and status information
RS-422 serial port for relaying bidirectional external control signals
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1.4 Package Contents
Front View Back View Front View Back View
Beam TX Beam RX
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Item
Component
Description
1
Power (LED)
This LED shows the power status
2
Video (LED)
This LED shows the SDI video input signal status. This LED illuminates
when video is present and the TX is encoding
3
Link (LED)
This LED shows the link status. This LED illuminates when a valid client is
connected
4
Fault (LED)
This LED illuminates during boot up, or if an error occurs
5
OLED Display
The OLED display contains multiple status and configuration screens.
These can be navigated using the Status (6) and Menu (7) joysticks. The
main status screen (shown) displays the WiFi or Ethernet status at top
left, the device mode, video resolution (if connected), and the encoder
bitrate
6
Status Joystick
Use the status Joystick to cycle between Beam’s status screens. Separate
screens contain information about the WiFi, Ethernet, video resolution,
and firmware version
7
Menu Joystick
Use the menu joystick to view and modify Beam’s configuration
8
RS-422
RS-422 interface (See section 3.7 for pin description)
9
LAN
RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port
1.4.1 Front and Rear panel of Beam TX
Front View
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Item
Component
Description
1
Power Input
2-pin Lemo DC Input (7-17V)
2
Power switch
On/off switch
3
USB Port
Used for Firmware upgrade
4
Aux. Audio out
IFB audio (Intercom) stereo output (Analog)
5
Aux. Audio in
IFB audio (Intercom) stereo input (Analog)
6
SDI output
SD/HD/3G-SDI looped output
7
SDI input
SD/HD/3G-SDI input
Rear View
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Item
Component
Description
1
Power (LED)
This LED shows the power status
2
Video (LED)
This LED shows the SDI video output signal status. It will blink when there
is no SDI video signal output, and will light when SDI video signal is
outputting
3
Link (LED)
This LED shows the Wi-Fi link status. This LED illuminates when video is
received from the TX
4
Fault (LED)
This LED illuminates during boot up, or if an error occurs
5
OLED Display
The OLED display contains multiple status and configuration screens. These
can be navigated using the Status (6) and Menu (7) joysticks. The main
status screen (shown) displays the WiFi or Ethernet status at top left, the
device mode, video resolution (if decoding), and decoder ID
6
Status Joystick
Use the status Joystick to cycle between Beam’s status screens. Separate
screens contain information about the WiFi, Ethernet, video resolution,
and firmware version
7
Menu Joystick
Use the menu joystick to view and modify Beam’s configuration
8
RS-422
RS-422 interface (See section 3.7 for pin description)
9
LAN
RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port
1.4.2 Front and Rear panel of Beam RX
Front View
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Item
Component
Description
1
Power Input
2-pin Lemo DC Input (7-17V)
2
Power switch
On/off switch
3
USB Port
Used for Firmware upgrade
4
Aux. Audio out
IFB audio (Intercom) stereo output (Analog)
5
Aux. Audio in
IFB audio (Intercom) stereo input (Analog)
6
Audio output
Program audio output
7
SDI output
SD/HD/3G-SDI output
Rear View
1.5 Quick Start Guide
Connect and Power Your Device
1. Connect the SDI output from your video source to the SD/HD/3G-SDI input on the Beam TX. Connect the SD/HD/3G-SDI output
from the Beam RX to the SDI input on your monitor.
2. Connect power to your Beam TX using the included A/C adapter or a compatible AB/V-mount battery. Power the Beam RX with
the included A/C adapter.
3. Attach the included antennas to the Beam TX and RX.
4. Move the power switches on both the transmitter and receiver to the ON position. Boot up time is approximately 45 seconds.
Wireless operation
1. The Beam TX and RX are pre-configured for point-to-point operation over WiFi. When powered on, they will connect to the same
Wireless network, TeradekBeam_00 (SSID number may vary if multiple units are purchased together).
2. Beam TX can send video to up to four RX units over WiFi. To enable multicast, enter the Beam TX Streamer menu and set the
Mode to Multicast. Do the same for all Beam RX units. Next, set a different Decoder ID for each receiver, available values are 1 to
4. This can be configured via the Beam RX front panel, under the Decoder ID menu.
Ethernet operation
1. Connect the Beam TX and RX LAN ports to a network switch. The TX and RX default IP addresses are 192.168.0.161 and
192.168.0.162, respectively.
2. Enter the WiFi menu on the TX and select ‘Ethernet LAN’. Repeat this process on the TX.
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