Teradek Slice Encoder User Manual

Encoder
OPTION A:
MASTER MODE: Connect Slice to one other device.
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B
A
C
D
G
A: Video Input B: Status C: Broadcast/Record D: Fault/Error E: Menu Joystick
Stream Joystick:
, : Selects options from streaming/recording prompts
(button press): Returns to main status screen, start/stop recordings and broadcasts
Menu Joystick:
▲,▼: Select menu items, change status screen on main display, select characters : Back, move to higher menu level
, (button press): Confirm selection, open selected menu
E
F
H
F: Stream Joystick G: A/C Input H: Ethernet Port I: SDI In J: SDI Out
L
K
I
J
M N
K: Wireless Antenna L: MIC Audio Input M: Headphone Audio Output N: USB Port
SLICE’S WEB UI LOGIN
username: admin password: admin
Slice defaults to Master mode, which will create and advertise its own network name (SSID). Your computer, decoder, or mobile device connects directly to Slice with no additional network equipment required.
1. On your computer or iOS device, open your wireless networking utility.
2. Choose your Slice from the list of WiFi devices in your area and connect to that network.
OPTION B:
In Infrastructure mode, Slice connects to an existing network via a wireless access point or Ethernet connection. Infrastructure mode allows Slice to communicate with all devices on the network and is required for streaming to the Internet.
INFRASTRUCTURE MODE: Add Slice to an existing network.
Wireless range can be greatly improved by using a wireless access point.
WiFi CONNECTION ON MAC/PC OR iPAD
Connecting Slice to an existing wireless network:
1. Enter the main menu by pressing ▲ or . Select Network Setup with and enter the menu with ▲.
3. Select Mode, and then choose Infrastructure. The Wireless mode will be set.
2. Select Configure.
4. From the WiFi Configuration menu, choose Scan.
POWER & CONNECT
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Connect A/C power to the Power Input (G). Attach the included Wireless antennas via the threaded RP-SMA connectors (K).
2
Connect Slice to your network via the 10/100 Ethernet port (H).
3
Connect the SDI output from your video Source to the HD-SDI input (I) on Slice.
AC adapter
WiFi antennas
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5. Select your preferred network, (the indicates a secured network), and the number on the far right is the signal strength.
7. Choose Yes to apply the new network settings.
NEED MORE HELP?
1. Support forum: http://support.teradek.com Contains tips, information and all the latest firmware & software updates.
2. Training videos: http://www.teradek.com/training
TERADEK SUPPORT STAFF: support@teradek.com or call 8889412111 ext2 (MonFri 9am to 6pm PST)
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6. If prompted, enter your network password. Choose characters with and , choose the position with ▲ and ▲ , and confirm with . To cancel, press .
8. Once configured, you can view the network status by selecting Status from the Network Setup menu.
STREAM
(WEB UI LOGIN: username: admin password: admin)
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OPTION A:
Configure your Slice for Internet streaming on Slice’s Stream Settings page.
1. Launch Slice’s configuration page by clicking Configure in TeraCentral.
2. If the wizard appears, click Skip the Setup Wizard, then log in to Slice’s web UI (user:
admin
STREAM FROM SLICE TO THE INTERNET
, password:
admin
). Navigate to Video Setup Stream Settings.
RTMP streaming:
1. Select
2. Enter the server URL. Depending on your destination (local server or CDN), this will look something like rtmp://server.address:1935/live. The URL varies based on your streaming provider. Check with them or Teradek Support to get the proper address. Often the server URL is found with FMLE instructions or in a downloadable XML file.
3. Enter the stream name. Again this varies by platform, but should be found with the server URL.
4. Select If enabled, Slice will attempt to start a broadcast whenever it powers up.
5. Click Apply. Start/stop the stream by clicking Start Broadcast on the Stream Settings page or by pressing the Stream joystick on Slice.
RTMP
as the Stream Mode.
enabled
or
disabled
for auto−start broadcast.
OPTION B:
1. Download TeraCentral from the iTunes App Store.
3. Open the TeraCentral app. You will see your Slice’s stream listing.
LOCAL MONITORING WITH iOS DEVICES AND TERACENTRAL
2. Open the Wifi Settings and connect to Slice’s network (see section 2 for more information).
4. Tap the Play button to open your video stream.
6. See the reference guide for additional information.
Livestream
1. Under Stream Mode, select
Streaming).
2. Enter your Livestream username, password, and channel short name. Click Verify Login to check that Slice can contact Livestream and that your login information is valid. NOTE: the channel short name is case sensitive.
3. Click Apply. Start/stop the stream by clicking Start
Broadcast on the Stream Settings page or by pressing
the Stream joystick on Slice.
Livestream (Live Internet
OPTION C:
DECODER SETUP: Output live video to a monitor or switcher.
Selecting which stream to view:
1. Enter the menu with . Select Decoder Setup.
3. Choose the stream you want to view and confirm the setting when prompted.
Changing output format:
1. Enter the menu, select Output Setup.
2. Select Automatic.
2. Adjust your output resolution and audio settings in the appropriate menu.
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