Teradek Beam User Manual

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User Guide v1.0

October, 2014

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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

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

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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

Power (LED)

This LED shows the power status

Video (LED)

This LED shows the SDI video input signal status. This LED illuminates

when video is present and the TX is encoding

Link (LED)

This LED shows the link status. This LED illuminates when a valid client is

connected

Fault (LED)

This LED illuminates during boot up, or if an error occurs

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

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

Menu Joystick

Use the menu joystick to view and modify Beam’s configuration

RS-422

RS-422 interface (See section 3.7 for pin description)

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

Power Input

2-pin Lemo DC Input (7-17V)

Power switch

On/off switch

USB Port

Used for Firmware upgrade

Aux. Audio out

IFB audio (Intercom) stereo output (Analog)

Aux. Audio in

IFB audio (Intercom) stereo input (Analog)

SDI output

SD/HD/3G-SDI looped output

SDI input

SD/HD/3G-SDI input

Rear View

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Item

Component

Description

Power (LED)

This LED shows the power status

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

Link (LED)

This LED shows the Wi-Fi link status. This LED illuminates when video is

received from the TX

Fault (LED)

This LED illuminates during boot up, or if an error occurs

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

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

Menu Joystick

Use the menu joystick to view and modify Beam’s configuration

RS-422

RS-422 interface (See section 3.7 for pin description)

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

Power Input

2-pin Lemo DC Input (7-17V)

Power switch

On/off switch

USB Port

Used for Firmware upgrade

Aux. Audio out

IFB audio (Intercom) stereo output (Analog)

Aux. Audio in

IFB audio (Intercom) stereo input (Analog)

Audio output

Program audio output

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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3. After the network mode is switched, the TX will transmit to the RX.

Network settings can be changed using Beam’s web interface. See the next section for information on configuring the network interfaces.

Accessing the Configuration Interface

To access Beam’s configuration interface via Ethernet, connect a computer to the same network as Beam TX or RX. Change the

computer’s IP address to 192.168.0.100 (or any other valid value not equal to 192.168.0.161 or 192.168.0.162). Next, open a web

browser and navigate to http://192.168.0.161 to access the TX, or http://192.168.0.162 to access the RX.

To access Beam’s configuration interface via WiFi, connect a computer to the Beam TX’s WiFi network. The TX is available at

http://192.168.2.1 and the RX can be accessed at http://192.168.2.2.

Video/audio streaming server for RTSP client

1. First, enable the RTSP Server on the Beam TX. To do this, enter the Streamer menu on Beam’s front panel, select RTSP Server and

set it to enabled. Verify that the Streamer -> Encapsulation value is set to RTP.

2. The RTSP URL is rtsp://192.168.0.161:8554/stream when streaming over Ethernet from a Beam TX, or

rtsp://192.168.2.1:8554/stream if streaming over WiFi. Note that the URL will change if the Ethernet address is changed.

Streaming video to VLC player/set-top box via MPEG-TS

Beam TX can stream to a software decoder or set-top box over IP by using the MPEG Transport Stream (MPEG-TS) stream type.

1. From the Beam TX front panel, Enter the WiFi menu and select Ethernet LAN.

2. Open the Beam TX web UI and Navigate to the Streaming Control page. Set the Encapsulation to TS2UDP, and enter the decoder

client’s IP address (P2P mode) or multicast group IP address (Multicast mode). Click Submit.

3. Next, navigate to Encoder Control and set the Coding Mode to Frame Encoding. Click Submit, and then Save.

4. If the Beam TX is set to P2P mode, the stream URL (for players like VLC), will be udp://@:1234/ and udp://@227.2.2.7:1234/ in

multicast mode (replace the default group IP or 227.2.2.7 with the group IP configured in step 2, if necessary).

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SSID

Wi-Fi Ch.

(Frequency)

SSID

Wi-Fi Ch.

(Frequency)

TeradekBeam_00

36 (5180 MHz)

TeradekBeam_07

157 (5785MHz)

TeradekBeam_01

44 (5220MHz)

TeradekBeam_08

36 (5180 MHz)

TeradekBeam_02

149 (5745MHz)

TeradekBeam_09

44 (5220MHz)

TeradekBeam_03

157 (5785MHz)

TeradekBeam_10

149 (5745MHz)

TeradekBeam_04

36 (5180 MHz)

TeradekBeam_11

157 (5785MHz)

TeradekBeam_05

44 (5220MHz)

Ethernet LAN

N/A

TeradekBeam_06

149 (5745MHz)

2. Operating the Beam TX and RX

2.1 Front Panel Operation

Status Screens

Cycle through status screens or return from the menu by pressing the red Status joystick.

 Main Status screen – The main status screen displays the WiFi/Ethernet status, and encoder/decoder mode. On the Beam

TX, video input and encoder bitrate are also displayed. On Beam RX the decoder output and ID are displayed instead.

 WiFi – Displays the WiFi SSID and wireless IP address.  Ethernet – Displays the current Ethernet IP address.  System – Displays the device serial number and firmware version.

Menu Operation

Launch the menu and navigate through it with the black ‘Menu’ joystick.

Beam TX

Encoder – Contains controls for the encoding bitrate and frame rate

 Bitrate – Select bitrates between 5 and 30 mbps from this menu. Settings take effect immediately after they are applied.  Frame rate – Select from Same as input, 25, 30, 50, or 60 frames per second.

WiFi – This menu allows you to configure the WiFi SSID and channel, or to enable Ethernet LAN mode.

 WiFi Channels/SSIDs – The Following options are available:

 Ethernet LAN mode – Select Ethernet LAN when using MPEG-TS or multicast over a wired network.

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Streamer

 Mode – Select P2P mode when streaming to a client via WiFi or to a single receiver on a LAN. Select Multicast when

streaming to 2-4 Beam receivers wirelessly or to many devices over a multicast-enabled wired network.

 Encapsulation – Select RTP when streaming to a Beam RX or when the RTSP server is enabled. Select UDP TS when

using MPEG-TS to a compatible decoder.

 RTSP Server – Enabling this allows multiple clients to pull the stream from an encoder using the RTSP stream mode.

Audio

 Mode – Select Stereo, Mono, or Disabled for the primary embedded audio stream.  IFB – Select Enabled to allow for two-way stereo talkback communication.

Factory Default – To reset all settings to their factory default values, select this menu, and then select Reset All Settings. The device reboots after the configuration is reset.

Beam RX

Decoder – Use this menu to set the decoder ID value. When streaming from one Beam TX to multiple Beam RX units, each RX must be configured with a different ID. There are four different IDs available.

WiFi – This menu allows you to configure the WiFi SSID and channel, or to enable Ethernet LAN mode. See the encoder WiFi menu description for the available options.

Streamer

 Mode – Select P2P mode when streaming point-to-point over WiFi or a LAN. Select Multicast when connecting to a

multicast encoder. If multicast is selected, the Group IP can be configured via the web UI.

 RTSP Server – Enabling this allows multiple clients to pull the stream from a decoder using the RTSP stream mode.

Audio

 IFB – Select Enabled to allow for two-way stereo talkback communication.

Factory Default – To reset all settings to their factory default values, select this menu, and then select Reset All Settings. The device reboots after the configuration is reset.

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Item

Description

Product Name

Displays the product name.

Product Version

Firmware version number.

Input Video

Displays the video input resolution if a video signal is present.

Encoding

Indicates whether or not the Encoder is running.

Streaming

Displays the current encapsulation (RTP/TS2UDP), encoder mode (P2P or

Multicast), and whether or not the RTSP server is enabled.

Encoder Bitrate

Current Encoder Bitrate.

Streaming Interface

Current streaming interface: WiFi or Ethernet LAN.

Wi-Fi SSID/Channel

Disaplys the current WiFi SSID and channel (frequency): 36(5180MHz),

44(5220MHz), 149(5745MHz), or 157(5785MHz).

Receiver

Displays whether or not a Beam RX is connected.

2.2 Web-based Operation

All Beam TX and RX parameters (except the WiFi/LAN mode) can be configured via Beam’s web interface. The interface can be

accessed by connecting to the same network as Beam and opening the device’s IP address in a web browser. The current IP address

can be seen on Beam’s front panel display.

Beam TX

System Information

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Item

Description

Video Streaming

Select On/Off to enable or disable Video Streaming.

Audio Streaming

Select On/Off to enable or disable Audio Streaming.

Streaming Mode

Select P2P mode when streaming to a client via WiFi or to a single Beam RX

on a LAN. Select Multicast when streaming to multiple devices over a

multicast-enabled wired network.

Streaming Interface

Current streaming interface: WiFi or Ethernet LAN, this can be configured

from Beam’s front panel.

Encapsulation

Select RTP when streaming to a Beam RX or when the RTSP server is enabled.

Select UDP TS when using MPEG-TS to a compatible decoder.

RTSP Server

Enabling this allows multiple clients to pull the stream from an encoder using

the RTSP stream mode. Beam RX can still decode video while other RTSP

clients are connected.

Streaming Control

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Item

Description

Video Resolution

Select Same as Input, 720, or 480 to set the streamed video resolution.

Video Bitrate

Use this to set the video bitrate, in Mbps. Maximum bitrates are 30

Mbps over WiFi, and up to 50 Mbps over Ethernet, depending on the

video resolution.

Video Frame Rate

Frame rate can be set to any value up to the source frame rate. Set this

to zero to match the input frame rate.

Coding Mode

Select Frame coding, Random Intra-refresh, or continuous intra-refresh.

Frame coding is necessary for MPEG-TS, while random intra-refresh gives

the best encoding performance at a given bitrate.

Intra Count/GOP size

When using intra-refresh modes, this specifies the amount of I-frame

segments. In Frame coding mode, GOP size specifies the number of

frames between I-frames.

Audio PCM Compression

Select None, aLaw, or uLaw.

None: no PCM linear compression is applied. 768kbps for one channel

audio, and 1,536kbps for stereo audio.

aLaw: European standard of G.711 compression. 384kbps for one

channel audio, and 768kbps for stereo audio.

uLaw: North American standard of G.711 compression. 384kbps for one

Encoder Control

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channel audio, and 768kbps for stereo audio.

Audio Intercomm

Select On to allow for two-way stereo talkback communication.

Item

Description

Ethernet IP

Displays the current IP address and allows users to set a new value.

Note that if the IP address is changed, you will need to reload the web

UI using the new address.

Ethernet NetMask

Displays the current subnet mask and allows users to set a new value.

Ethernet MAC

Displays the device’s MAC address.

Ethernet Gateway

Displays the Ethernet gateway IP address and allows users to set a new

value.

WiFi Channel

Displays the current WiFi channel. This value can be changed from

Beam’s front panel.

WiFi SSID

Displays the current WiFi SSID. This value can be changed from Beam’s

front panel.

WiFi Status

Indicates whether or not the WiFi is enabled.

Network Configuration

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Item

Description

Baud Rate

Sets the serial port baud rate. This should match the receiver’s baud rate and

the equipment you wish to connect.

Stop Bit

Sets the stop bit – 1 or 2.

Character Size

Character size can be set from 5 bits (CS5) to 8 bits (CS8).

Parity

Set to Odd, Even, or Disable.

Flow Control

Flow Control is disabled.

Serial Port configuration

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Item

Description

Current Firmware Version

Indicates the Device’s current firmware version.

Select Local File

Allows users to browse for a locally stored firmware image. Firmware can be

found at Teradek.com. After selecting the file, click ‘Upgrade’ and follow the

instructions. The device will reboot after an update.

Item

Description

Reboot

Click on “Reboot” will restart the system with all settings which were modified and

saved. It will show the “Reboot” button one more time to confirm rebooting the

system.

Save Changes

Reboot System

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Item

Description

Product Name

Displays the product name.

Product Version

Firmware version number.

Streaming Interface

Current streaming interface: WiFi or Ethernet LAN.

Transmitter

Indicates whether or not a Beam TX is detected.

Video Format

Displays the detected stream format, if present.

Streaming

Displays the current encapsulation (RTP/TS2UDP), mode (P2P or Multicast),

and whether or not the RTSP server is enabled.

Beam RX

System Configuration

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Item

Description

Streaming Interface

Current streaming interface: WiFi or Ethernet LAN. This can be configured via Beam’s

Front panel.

Streaming Mode

Select P2P mode when streaming over WiFi, or when connecting point-to-point over a

LAN. Select Multicast when connecting to a multicast encoder.

Peer IP (LAN)

In P2P mode, set the Peer IP to the encoder’s IP address.

Group IP (Multicast)

In Multicast mode, set the Group IP to match the address configured at the Beam TX.

Audio Intercomm

Select On to allow for two-way stereo talkback communication.

RTSP Relay Server

Enabling this allows multiple clients to pull the stream from a decoder using the RTSP

stream type. When enabled, video from the encoder is re-streamed to clients on the

same network as the Beam RX. Beam RX will relay video and re-stream video

simultaneously.

RTSP Streaming Mode

Select whether to use Unicast (P2P) or Multicast for the decoder’s RTSP server. When

multicast is enabled, the RTSP stream is still available at

rtsp://192.168.0.162:8554/stream (replace the IP address with the decoder’s Ethernet

LAN or WiFi address, not the multicast group IP).

Streaming Control

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Item

Description

Ethernet IP

Displays the current IP address and allows users to set a new value. Note that if the

IP address is changed, you will need to reload the web UI using the new address.

Ethernet NetMask

Displays the current subnet mask and allows users to set a new value.

Ethernet MAC

Displays the device’s MAC address.

Ethernet Gateway

Displays the Ethernet gateway IP address and allows users to set a new value.

WiFi Status

Indicates whether or not the WiFi is enabled.

Network Configuration

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Item

Description

Baud Rate

Sets the serial port baud rate. This should match the transmitter’s baud rate and the

equipment you wish to connect.

Stop Bit

Sets the stop bit – 1 or 2.

Character Size

Character size can be set from 5 bits (CS5) to 8 bits (CS8).

Parity

Set to Odd, Even, or Disable.

Flow Control

Flow Control is disabled.

Serial Port Configuration

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Item

Description

Current Firmware

Version

Indicates the Device’s current firmware version.

Select Local File

Allows users to browse for a locally stored firmware image. Firmware can be

found at Teradek.com. After selecting the file, click ‘Upgrade’ and follow the

instructions. The device will reboot after an update.

Item

Description

Reboot

Click on “Reboot” will restart the system with all settings which were modified and

saved. It will show the “Reboot” button one more time to confirm rebooting the

system.

Firmware Upgrade

Reboot System

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2.3 Operation of Multicast for 1:N A/V Transmission

Beam TX can be configured to stream a single multicast stream over a LAN for decoding at multiple BEAM RX units. This section

describes the necessary configuration.

Beam TX configuration via Web UI

1. Ensure that the Beam TX is set to Ethernet LAN mode via

the front panel.

2. Open your browser to the Beam TX web configuration

interface and navigate to the Streaming Control page.

3. Select Multicast for the streaming mode and click Submit.

4. You can specify any valid multicast group IP address within

the range 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. The default value is

227.2.2.7.

Beam RX configuration via Web UI

1. Ensure that each Beam RX to be used is set to Ethernet

LAN mode via the front panel.

2. Open your browser to the Beam RX web configuration

interface and navigate to the Streaming Control page.

3. Select Multicast for the streaming mode and click Submit.

4. Configure the Group IP (multicast) value to match the

value set at your Beam TX.

NOTE: Multicast streaming requires properly configured multicast-capable networking equipment. Failure to configure your network

infrastructure correctly may cause the encoder’s stream traffic to broadcast over the entire network.

2.4 Connecting to Beam TX’s WiFi Network

Computers and tablets can connect directly to the Beam TX WiFi network, if active. Connected devices can preview the video and

access Beam’s configuration interface.

Depending on Which WiFi channel is selected, Beam’s WiFi SSID will be advertised as TeradekBeam_xx, where xx is a two digit

number. The default SSID is TeradekBeam_00 and SSIDs range from 00 to 11. The current SSID can be seen on Beam’s front panel display.

After finding Beam’s network with your WiFi utility, you will need to enter a WPA password. The password is xyj<SSID>, where <SSID> is the current SSID. This value cannot be modified.

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Video Compression

H.264 Baseline Profile Level 4.2 with de-interlacing

System Latency

70 ~ 80 millisecond end-to-end delay between Transmitter and Receiver

Digital Video In/Out

SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI

Video Port

TX: SDI input and looped output, RX: SDI output

Supported

Video Resolutions

SMPTE 244

480i59.94 (NTSC), 480i60 (861-D)

IEC61179-5

576i50 (PAL)

SMPTE 296M

720p23.98, 720p24, 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94,

720p60

SMPTE 274M

1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080PsF23.98,1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30,

1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97,1080p30, 1080p50,

1080p59.94, 1080p60

SDI Compliance

SMPTE 259M

BT.656

SDTV Digital Signal/Data Serial Digital Interface

SMPTE 292M

BT.1120

1.5Gb/s Signal/Data Serial Digital Interface

SMPTE 425M

(option)

3Gb/s Signal/Data Serial Digital Interface

SMPTE 299M

16bit Digital Audio Format for SMPTE 292M

SMPTE 352M

Video Payload Identification for Digital Interfaces

Main Digital Audio

In/Out

TX/RX

SDI embedded audio: 48kHz 16-bit stereo linear PCM

Main Analog Audio

Out

48kHz 16-bit stereo linear PCM with mini stereo phone output jack

Talk-Back Analog

Audio In/Out

RX/TX

8kHz 16-bit stereo linear PCM with mini stereo phone input/output

jack

Radio Power

Aggregate Power: 150mW (22dBm), 50mW (17dBm)/antenna

Radio standard

IEEE 802.11a/n: OFDM

Frequencies

U-NII-1 (5.15~5.25 GHz), U-NII-3 (5.725~5.85 GHz)

Once connected, Beam TX will assign your device an IP address in the 192.168.2.x range. Beam TX’s web interface can be accessed at

192.168.2.1, and the RTSP stream (if RTSP server is enabled) can be opened with rtsp://192.168.2.1:8554/stream. Beam RX can be found at 192.168.2.2.

Please see your computer or tablet’s user guide for information on connecting to Wireless networks.

Note: Beam operates on the 802.11a/n 5GHz band. Ensure that your device has a 5GHz compatible wireless adapter.

3. System Specifications

3.1 General

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Antenna

3T x 3R MIMO, 3 antennas per Beam TXW/Beam RXW

Security

802.1x, 802.11i, WPA2, WPA and WEP 64/128 TKIP 128bit AES

Ethernet LAN

10/100 BASE-TX, RJ-45 jack

External Control

Full duplex RS422 serial port

USB

Firmware upgrade without PC

Power Input/

Consumption

DC 7V - 17/ 12 Watts

Dimensions

(H x W x D)

323 x 30 x 118 (mm), Including mount plates: 315 x 60 x 118 (mm)

Weight (g)

520g, Including mount plate: 695g

Operating

Temperature

Operating from 0°C ~ 50°C

3.2 Beam TX (Encoder/Transmitter) Overview

Video Input

 SD-SDI, HD-SDI or 3G-SDI  Pass-through SDI output port

Audio Inputs

 SD-SDI/HD-SDI/3G-SDI: Embedded audio  Analog stereo audio for wireless intercom: 8kHz sampling with 16-bit resolution

Audio Output (wireless intercom)

 Audio received from RX IFB Audio Input: 8kHz sampling with 16-bit resolution per channel

Video Encoder

 H.264 (MPEG-4 part 10 : AVC)  Baseline Profile with Level 4.2 (up to 1920 x 1080p60)  Encoding rate of max. 30Mbps for 1080p60/50 over WiFi, 50Mbps over Ethernet LAN  Encoding rate selectable via front panel or web UI  Video downscaling function:

o 1080i60/59.94  480i60/59.94 o 1080p60/59.94  720p60/59.94 or 480p60/59.94 o 720p60/59.94  480p60/59.94

Wireless Interface for Audio/Video

 Supporting IEEE802.11n (5 GHz)  MIMO interface (3x3)  Coverage: up to 800m (2500 ft) at line of sight (LOS)

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Encoder bitrate

12 mbps

Encoder mode

P2P Encoder

 Frequency selection via front panel interface

Ethernet Interface for Audio/Video

 10/100 BASE-TX, Cat.5e UTP cable (100~150m)  Multicasting over Ethernet LAN environment  RTSP streaming server & MPEG-TS streaming  MPEG-TS streaming: H.264 NAL video and 48kHz linear PCM audio only

Other

 USB for firmware upgrade  RS422 serial port for bi-directional external control

3.3 Beam RX (Decoder/Receiver) Overview

Wireless Interface for Audio/Video

 Supporting IEEE802.11n (5 GHz)  MIMO interface (3x3)  Coverage: up to 800m (2500 ft) at line of sight (LOS)  Multiple receiver operation against one Beam TX transmitter

Ethernet for Audio/Video Input/Output

 10/100 BASE-TX, Cat.5e UTP cable (100~150m)  Multicasting over Ethernet LAN environment

Decoder

 H.264 (MPEG-4 Parts10: AVC)  Baseline Profile with Level 4.2 (up to 1920 x 1080p60) with de-interlacing

Video Output

 SD-SDI (480i60), HD-SDI (1080i60) or 3G-SDI (1080p60)

Audio Outputs/Input

 SD audio output for talk-back audio: 8kHz sampling with 16-bit  input for talk-back audio: 8kHz sampling with 16-bit

Other

 RTSP relay streaming server  USB for firmware upgrade  RS422 serial port for bi-directional external control

3.4 Factory Defaults

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Decoder ID

WiFi SSID and Channel

TeradekBeam_00, channel 36

WiFi password

xyjTeradekBeam_00

IP address (WiFi)

192.168.2.1 (TX), 192.168.2.2 (RX)

IP address (LAN)

192.168.0.161 (TX), 192.168.0.162 (RX)

720 x 480 i59.94 (NTSC)

1920 x 1080 P24/23.98

720 x 576 i50 (PAL)

1920 x 1080 PsF24/PsF23.98

1280 x 720 P60/59.94

1920 x 1080 P25

1280 x 720 P50

1920 x 1080 P30/29.97

1280 x 720 P30/29.97

1920 x 1080 PsF30/PsF29.97

1280 x 720 P25

1920 x 1080 P50

1280 x 720 P24/23.98

1920 x 1080 P60/59.94

1920 x 1080 i50

1920 x 1080 PsF60/PsF59.94

1920 x 1080 i60/59.94

Description

1 (Closest to the red dot)

GND

+DC

3.5 Supported Video Formats

The following resolutions and frame rates are supported by Beam.

3.6 Power Input Description

Lemo Connector / Pin-Out: Beam uses a OB 302 series LEMO connector (FGG.0B.302.CLADxx)

Custom / 3rd Party Cables

 Test the power cable polarity with ONLY the power cable connected to Beam. Do not connect video cables.  Check the power cable for shorts and proper grounding.

CAUTION: Using a reverse polarity or improperly-constructed power cable can damage the product and is not covered under

warranty.

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3.7 RS-422 Pin Configuration

Pin 1: RXD positive Pin 2: RXD negative Pin 3: TXD positive Pin 6: TXD negative

NOTE: RXD (receive) refers to input into Beam, TXD (transmit)

refers to output from Beam.