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V.I.O. STREAM

Integrator’s User Manual

Point-of-View Video Built for Action

V.I.O. STREAM User Manual, v0.99, 1/20/2014

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Contents

What’s In the Box? ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Get Ready ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

Set up the V.I.O. STREAM with a USB End Cap ........................................................................................................... 7

Set up the V.I.O. STREAM with a Battery end cap and mount .................................................................................... 8

Download and Install a supported video player ....................................................................................................... 10

Setup your PC or Mac to talk to the USB interface on the V.I.O. STREAM ............................................................... 11

Connecting to your V.I.O. STREAM over Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) ................................................................................. 25

Connect to the V.I.O. STREAM using the Android Phone Application ...................................................................... 27

Integrator HTML Web Page ...................................................................................................................................... 33

Set the System Time and Date .................................................................................................................................. 39

Using the V.I.O. STREAM ............................................................................................................................. 40

V.I.O. STREAM buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 40

Operating modes ...................................................................................................................................................... 41

File names on the V.I.O. STREAM ............................................................................................................................. 42

LED’s .......................................................................................................................................................................... 43

Record video ............................................................................................................................................................. 43

Record still photos or capturing MJPEG’s ................................................................................................................. 44

Uploading video clips and still photos to a computer .............................................................................................. 45

Delete video clips and still photos from the recorder .............................................................................................. 47

Remote Control of the V.I.O. STREAM ...................................................................................................................... 47

Update the firmware on the V.I.O. STREAM

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Settings........................................................................................................................................................ 50

Adjusting settings...................................................................................................................................................... 50

Settings Summary ..................................................................................................................................................... 50

V.I.O. STREAM API Protocol Reference ....................................................................................................... 51

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 51

Tips and guidelines for getting the most out of your STREAM ................................................................... 66

Choosing a video format ........................................................................................................................................... 66

Understanding the V.I.O. STREAM Video Record Modes ......................................................................................... 67

Choosing a Record Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 70

Optimizing video quality ........................................................................................................................................... 70

Micro SDHC card choices .......................................................................................................................................... 72

Overlay ...................................................................................................................................................................... 73

Camera Access .......................................................................................................................................................... 74

Battery Choices ......................................................................................................................................................... 74

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 74

USB device not recognized ....................................................................................................................................... 74

RNDIS driver not found ............................................................................................................................................. 75

Streaming issues ....................................................................................................................................................... 75

Recording issues ....................................................................................................................................................... 75

Streaming delays ....................................................................................................................................................... 75

Access point connection issues ................................................................................................................................. 75

Wi-Fi Client Mode connection issues ........................................................................................................................ 75

Power Loss ................................................................................................................................................................ 75

FCC Compliance, Warranty, and Support ................................................................................................... 76

Hardware Limited Warranty, Limitations and Release ............................................................................................. 76

FCC COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 76

HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................. 76

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V.I.O. STREAM

Shoot, Tag, Edit, Share

The STREAM makes it easy to shoot great HD video, tag interesting shots while you’re recording, edit videos while in the field, and share your videos.

Everything inside the STREAM has been designed to capture the highest quality HD video, and the durability of the STREAM enclosures allows you to capture video just about anywhere you care to go. Dust, snow, water spray, shock, and vibration pose no threat to the state-of-the-art optics and electronics inside.

The modular system design allows you to mount the STREAM almost anywhere—helmet, shoulder strap, roll cage, ski tip, power boat windshield, firearm, you name it, and a POV camera has probably been there.

What’s In the Box?

The STREAM you are integrating contains everything you need for your customers to take high quality HD video. The STREAM is built on a modular design that allows you maximum flexibility in how you mount, which

in turn makes it possible for you to optimize the video you capture for your intended purpose. The STREAM doesn’t dictate how you use it. You decide.

Wide Angle HD Lens

The imaging system can capture video at 1080p and 720p at up to 60 frames

per second. A six element all glass lens provides a field of view up to 142º for 1080p video. Everything is encased in a rugged, magnesium body and bezel that are sealed against dust and moisture. The lens is protected against contamination by a sealed glass shield.

STREAM Recording

The STREAM controls recording, supports advanced image enhancement and exposure controls, and provides application programming interface (API) for adjusting a wide range of system parameters. The STREAM is enclosed in a sealed enclosure that protects it from impact and vibration that would prove deadly to other systems. The STREAM is rated at IP67 for protection against dust and moisture.

Power and Output Flexibility

One of the features of the STREAM that gives great flexibility for integration is the end cap interface. This interface allows the stream to have multiple end caps which can be used for a variety of setups. The USB end cap provides a USB cable connection that can be used for power only or power, control, and streaming. The battery pack end cap provides a more mobile solution for power and can use the

802.11 interface for control and video streaming. Integrators may also want to explore custom end caps or lenses for the STREAM.

Communication and Output Options

The STREAM can be controlled through the following interfaces:

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 Android or IOS phone using a free application to communicate with the 802.11 interface  PC or Mac to USB interface using an HTML application you create or our integrator HTML interface

page

 PC or Mac to 802.11 interface using an HTML application you create or our integrator HTML interface

page

 Integrator’s computer/product to USB or 802.11 interfaces to the STREAM using the integrator’s

application.

Mounting Systems

One of the most powerful features of the STREAM is that you can mount it where you want it to be. Our cameras created the POV video market because they have always had rock solid mounts with extreme mounting flexibility. We have many existing mount options for the STREAM, and can help work through difficult mounting situations as needed for your special integration needs.

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Get Ready

The STREAM is shipped with everything you need to start making great videos in HD, but a bit of assembly is required before you get started.

Set up the V.I.O. STREAM with a USB End Cap

1. Remove the end cap from the STREAM and install the Micro SDHC card included with the STREAM.

Squeeze the two latches on the STREAM end cap and remove the end cap.

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Insert the Micro SDHC card into the card slot (as shown below), until the card clicks into place. The

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Micro SDHC card label will face upward when it is inserted correctly. Note that the Micro SDHC card has a notch on the right hand side when the label is facing up. If

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you insert the Micro SDHC card upside down, this feature will prevent the card from being fully inserted. DO NOT use unnecessary force to put the card into the slot. If it will not go all the way into the slot, remove the card and make certain the label is visible and the notch is to the right.

To remove the Micro SDHC card when it is latched, push and release the back edge of the card

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slightly and it will unlatch and project out a short distance. It can then be pulled out. There is a ridge at the top of the back end of the card or a small notch on the outer edge of the right side of the Micro SDHC card that may help you to remove the card after it is unlatched.

Note: The STREAM can use Micro SDHC cards from 4GB up to 32 GB maximum. Work with your sales representative to determine the correct size for your integration needs.

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2. Replace the end cap onto the STREAM.

Squeeze the two latches on the USB end cap.

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Insert the end cap into the back end of the STREAM as shown below and release the latches.

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Ensure that the latches are firmly seated into the latch holes to ensure IP67 protection

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Set up the V.I.O. STREAM with a Battery end cap and mount

1. Remove the end cap from the STREAM and install the Micro SDHC card included with the STREAM.

Squeeze the two latches on the STREAM end cap and remove the end cap.

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Insert the Micro SDHC card into the card slot (as shown below), until the card clicks into place. The

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Micro SDHC card label will face upward when it is inserted correctly.

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Note that the Micro SDHC card has a notch on the right hand side when the label is facing up. If

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To remove the Micro SDHC card when it is latched, push the back edge of the card slightly and it

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will unlatch and project out a short distance. It can then be pulled out. There is a ridge at the top of the back end of the card or a small notch on the outer edge of the label side of the Micro SDHC card that may help you to remove the card after it is unlatched.

Note: The STREAM can use Micro SDHC cards from 4GB up to 32 GB maximum. Work with your sales representative to determine the correct size for your integration needs.

2. Ensure that the NP-120 Battery is charged

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3. Install the NP-120 battery included with the STREAM into the battery mount.

Squeeze the two latches on the battery end cap. See pictures below.

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Remove the cover and install the battery.

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Because of the seal, the hatch may stick slightly. This is normal. Excessive force is not required. Check to see that the latches are unlatched if it feels too tight.

Replace the cover, and ensure the latches are back into place.

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Download and Install a supported video player

The STREAM has been tested with several video players for streaming. Two of these are VLC and KM Player. Below are instructions for installing these two players. Both are free video players. Any video player supporting RTSP should work with the STREAM for streaming and any video player supporting .mov or .mp4 video files with H.264 video and AAC audio codec support should work for video playback. We have used the STREAM mainly with these players so your mileage may vary. Examples are given using VLC or KM Player. You will need to download and install a video player to work with your STREAM.

VLC

Download and install VLC for Windows users: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html

Download and install VLC for the Mac: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-macosx.html

KM Player

Download and install KM Player from: http://www.kmpmedia.net

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Setup your PC or Mac to talk to the USB interface on the V.I.O. STREAM

Setup for the STREAM will be different for each Operating System. Please follow the directions below for your Operating System.

WINDOWS XP Setup for USB access

1. Plug in the USB cable from the STREAM to your Windows XP computer. Push the power

button on the STREAM for less than 1 second and release. Wait approximately 25 seconds. Your computer should indicate that New Hardware is detected. It may ask for permission to upgrade your RNDIS driver, and if so, confirm/select ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’ to allow this to happen. If new hardware is not detected, or an RNDIS driver cannot be found, please see the section for Troubleshooting.

2. Go to the Start menu -> Settings -> Control Panel

3. Select ‘Network Connections’ by double-clicking the item highlighted in blue below:

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4. Double click the ‘Local Area Connection’ option highlighted in blue in the Network

Connections box below:

5. In the Local Area Connection Status box, select the ‘Properties button’ as shown below

and click the button:

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6. Select the Internet Protocol TCP/IP item highlighted in Blue, then select and click the

‘Properties’ button

7. In the Internet Protocol Properties box, select the ‘Use the following IP Address’ option

and input the IP address and subnet mask shown below, then select OK.

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8. On the Local Area Connection Properties box, Select the ‘OK’ button.

9. Open VLC and select Open network stream and type in:

rtsp://172.16.197.197:8554/stream and click play. If you are having trouble viewing the

stream, you may need to increase the cache size by clicking the “show more options”

check box and increasing the cache to a larger size.

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WINDOWS VISTA Setup

1. Push the power button on the STREAM for less than 1 second and release. Wait

approximately 25 seconds, and then you will see a new network adapter in your device manager. To see the device manager:

-Go to control panel

-Open Device Manager from control panel

-Look for this device in the Network adapters:

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2. You will need to change your IP

address on the new network

adapter so you’re on the same network. Open “Networking and Sharing Center” in the control

panel

3. Select the “View status” option for the unidentified network connection

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4. Select the “Properties” button on the Local Area Connection Window

5. Select the “Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and then select the properties button

to change.

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6. Make the next screen match what is shown below:

10. Open VLC and select Open network stream and type in:

rtsp://172.16.197.197:8554/stream and click play.

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MAC OS X Setup

1. Plug in the STREAM. Push the button on for less than 1 second and release. Wait

approximately 25 seconds. Your computer should indicate that New Hardware is detected. It may ask for permission to upgrade your RNDIS driver, and if so,

confirm/select ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’ to allow this to happen. If not, it will direct you to set up

your network preferences. Select the Network Preferences button as shown below.

2. Change your settings to match the RNDIS configuration shown below. You may need to

put in your admin password to make this change. This can be done by clicking the lock in the lower left corner, and using your password to unlock the lock. Once the change is complete, select the apply button, then relock the lock if necessary.

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3. Open VLC and select File->Open network.

4. Type in: rtsp://172.16.197.197:8554/stream and click Open in the lower right corner.

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WINDOWS 7

7. Push the power button on the STREAM for less than 1 second and release. Wait

approximately 25 seconds, and then you will see a new network adapter in your device manager. To see the device manager:

-Go to control panel

-Open Device Manager from control panel

-Look for this device in the Network adapters:

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8. You will need to change your IP address on the new network adapter so you’re on the

same network.

-Open “Networking and Sharing Center” in the control panel, then select “Change adapter settings”:

-Find the “USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget and right click to select “Properties”

-Find the “Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and double click to change.

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Make the next screen match what is shown below:

11. Open VLC and select Open network stream and type in:

rtsp://172.16.197.197:8554/stream and click play.

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LINUX Setup

1. Prerequisite: You must have a computer running a version of Linux with the USBnet driver

loaded and with support for RNDIS compiled into it. Most modern versions of Linux meet this requirement.

2. Turn on the camera and plug it into a USB port.

3. Get a terminal open as root.

4. Run ifconfig –a and locate a USB Ethernet adapter.

[root@localhost Desktop]# ifconfig -a eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:1C:42:C8:AA:BD inet addr:10.211.55.6 Bcast:10.211.55.255 Mask:255.255.255.0 inet6 addr: fdb2:2c26:f4e4:0:21c:42ff:fec8:aabd/64 Scope:Global inet6 addr: fe80::21c:42ff:fec8:aabd/64 Scope:Link UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1 RX packets:4100 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 TX packets:2555 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000 RX bytes:5728029 (5.4 MiB) TX bytes:148997 (145.5 KiB)

lo Link encap:Local Loopback inet addr:127.0.0.1 Mask:255.0.0.0 inet6 addr: ::1/128 Scope:Host UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1 RX packets:46 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 TX packets:46 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 collisions:0 txqueuelen:0 RX bytes:4880 (4.7 KiB) TX bytes:4880 (4.7 KiB)

usb0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr AE:BE:24:BE:CB:F9 inet6 addr: fe80::acbe:24ff:febe:cbf9/64 Scope:Link UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1 RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0 TX packets:9 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 collisions:0 txqueuelen:1000 RX bytes:0 (0.0 b) TX bytes:1494 (1.4 KiB)

5. Assign an IP address and netmask to the USB Ethernet adapter identified in the previous step.

[root@localhost Desktop]# ifconfig usb0 172.16.197.198 netmask 255.255.255.252

6. You can now ping the camera at 172.16.197.197, use a web browser (e.g. Firefox) to get to the

HTML administration page at http://172.16.197.197, and use a video player (e.g. VLC) to access the RTSP stream at rtsp://172.16.197.197:8554/stream

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