TABLE OF CONTENTS Web UI Configuration 17 Access the Web UI 17 Introduction 03 Sign In/Out 18 Key Features 04 Dashboard 19 System Requirements 04 Streaming Server 22 General 37 05 Encoding Parameters 40 Part 1. Ultra Encode Setup 05 Network 42 Part 2.
Introduction Our Ultra Encode family of universal live media encoders offers systems integrators, streaming professionals, and OEM partners a flexible and affordable encoding solution for applications including live streaming, AV over IP, remote contribution, IP production workflows and much more. Available in HDMI and SDI models, Ultra Encode supports high-quality H.264, H.265 (HEVC) and NDI®|HX encoding and multiple streaming protocols with wired or wireless network connectivity.
Key Features ■ Support RTSP/RTMP/RTMPS/SRT Caller/SRT Listener/NDI|HX2/HLS (push)/TS over UDP/TS over RTP streaming protocols ■ ■ System Requirements Network ■ 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ■ Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n ■ USB 3G/4G mobile broadband modem (not included) Dual stream encoding Multi-streaming to various video platforms simultaneously ■ Video encoders - H.264 and H.
Tutorial Let’s learn by example. Throughout this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the creation of a basic YouTube live streaming with Ultra Encode. It’ll consist of two parts: Part 1. Ultra Encode setup Part 2. YouTube setup Part 1. Ultra Encode Setup 1. Find Ultra Encode 1. Connect the encoder to a LAN and power it up. 2. Connect input signal. 3. Access Web UI 4. i. In Windows 10, open a File Explorer window, find the encoder in Network > Other Devices. ii.
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2. Add YouTube streaming session 1. In the left control panel, go to Streaming Server tab. Click Add Server and choose 2. Go to YouTube https://www.google.com/device, and paste the code prompted. 3. Follow the page instructions to log in and trust your device. .
4. Choose the Event where you want to show your video clips. Then you can simply save the server with default parameters for streaming. 5. Go back to the Streaming Server tab and turn on the switch before YouTube icon to start the streaming session. Now the encoder is ready to bring your content to YouTube directly with all these settings.
Part 2. YouTube Setup Create a live stream task in YouTube Studio to go live, and specify the Title, Category, Privacy, etc.
Installation Safety Information Electrical Safety ■ ■ Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation Safety ■ These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. the power cables are not damaged. If you notice any damage, contact your Make sure that you are using the correct power adapter for the local dealer immediately. voltage. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you ■ are using, contact your local power company.
FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and cause undesired operation (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Interfaces & Indicators Ultra Encode HDMI Figure 1 Ultra Encode HDMI Plug included Wi-Fi antenna when you want to connect to a wireless network.
Ultra Encode SDI Figure 2 Ultra Encode SDI Plug included Wi-Fi antenna when you want to connect to a wireless network.
Indicators Indicators status is as follows. PWR (Power) ■ On: power on. ■ Off: power off. IN (HDMI/SDI) ■ On: input signal detected. ■ Off: input signal undetected. LIVE ■ On: the encoder is streaming to at least one streaming address. ■ Breathing: none of the live sessions is enabled. ETH ■ On: Ethernet connected. ■ Off: Ethernet unconnected. Wi-Fi ■ On: Wi-Fi connected. ■ Off: Wi-Fi unconnected.
Get Started With Ultra Encode Access Web UI Manage your device via wired networks or Wi-Fi. 1. Connect your device to your LAN and power it up. To ensure a smooth video, you are recommended to connect to a wired network. 2. Open Web UI: ■ Via File Explorer on Windows 7/8/8.1/10 i. Open File Explorer in your PC, then locate your device in Network > Other Devices named Ultra Encode + (Serial number). ii. ■ Double click the device icon, open the sign page of Web GUI.
3. Input your username and password. ■ The default administrator name and password are both Admin. ■ We recommend you to modify the admin password after initial logging-in. Initialization Follow the instructions of the Web UI to perform the device initialization and set a new device name.
Web UI Configuration Access the Web UI If you know your device's IP address, type it into your web browser to Web UI. Alternatively, you can access the Web UI via wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi. 1. Connect your device to your LAN and power it up. To ensure a smooth video, you are recommended to connect to a wired network. 2. Open Web UI: ■ Via File Explorer on Windows 7/8/8.1/10 i. Open File Explorer in your PC, then locate your device in Network > Other Devices named Ultra Encode + (Serial number).
ii. In your web browser, enter 192.168.48.1 to open the Web UI. Sign In/Out The Web UI allows multiple users to have read/write access to make configuration settings at the same time after logging-in. However, to avoid configuration conflicts, we do not recommend you to operate one device simultaneously. 1. Sign In: enter your account and password in the SIGN IN page. ■ The default administrator name and password are both Admin.
Dashboard On Dashboard page, you can: ■ preview the thumbnail of the encoded video ■ check device hardware information ■ check system performance status ■ set global volume and color Set Volume ■ HDMI/SDI IN: adjust input signal volume ■ LINE IN: adjust the audio connected to the LINE IN ■ LINE OUT: adjust the LINE OUT audio which remixes audio embedded in input signal and LINE IN ■ : mute current channel ■ : restore current channel to default value ■ Reset: restore all settings of th
Set Color Set color format of preview and stream video. ■ Brightness: range from -100 to 100, the default value is 0. ■ Contrast: range from 50 to 200, the default value is 100. ■ Saturation: range from 0 to 200, the default value is 100. ■ Hue: range from -90 to 90, the default value is 0.
Check Hardware Information ■ Serial number: serial number of your unit, which is also marked on your device. ■ Hardware version: hardware version of your unit. ■ Firmware version: current firmware version that is installed in your unit. You can update the firmware, via the System > Firmware tab. Check System Performance ■ Gives you an overview of your system CPU, memory usage, network usage in real-time in order to evaluate the device performance & health.
Streaming Server The encoder natively supports streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, as well as self-defined servers. Manage Streaming Sessions The encoder will start working automatically once a streaming session is added. That is, the first streaming task successfully added will start automatically; or, if the encode is streaming a TS, SRT or RTMP task, another streaming session, which use the same protocol as is the one streaming, will automatically start once added.
long as the destination server allows, RTMP/RTMPS video platforms such as Twitch, Facebook, YouTube can be streamed to at the same time with your accounts. ■ Stream only 1 session of HLS (push), RTSP, or NDI HX (NDI|HX2). ■ Total bitrates for different network connection types: ■ 24Mbps for all streams is recommended for a wired network connection ■ 16Mbps for all streams is recommended for a wireless network connection ■ Select the main stream or sub stream for each session.
Live Streaming to Twitch You can stream to Twitch if you have a Twitch account. To ensure smooth live streaming experience, connecting to a wired Ethernet network is recommended. 1. Click + Add Server in the Streaming Server tab, select , follow the on-screen instructions to log in and select a server. Your avatar will be displayed after a successful logging-in. 2. Choose the prime network for streaming. By default, the network connection priority is: Mobile Broadband > Ethernet > Wi-Fi.
Live Streaming to Facebook Live You can live broadcast to Facebook if you have a Facebook account. To ensure smooth live streaming experience, connecting to a wired Ethernet network is recommended. ■ Stream via the Facebook live interface. 1. Click + Add Server in the Streaming Server tab, select , enter the Stream Name. 2. Click Log In. Follow the on-screen instructions to open Facebook, enter the code prompt, and log in. 3. Your avatar will be displayed after a successful logging-in.
■ Stream via a custom RTMP. 1. Click + Add Server, select . 2. Enter Facebook URL and Stream Key. To create a live stream on Facebook: i. Go to https://www.facebook.com/live/create to create a live stream on Facebook. ii. Click Create Live Stream. iii. Choose where you want to post your live broadcast. iv. After inputting the event, or group name, the server URL and stream key or persistent stream key will be displayed on the WebUI.
priority and connect to it for streaming. If the current network is disconnected, the unit automatically re-scans according to the priority. Plug a USB modem into your encoder when using mobile network to stream. 4. Click Test to check the network connection. 5. Go back to the Streaming Server page, and turn on before the added server to start live streaming.
By default, the network connection priority is: Mobile Broadband > Ethernet > Wi-Fi. The device scans for the available network according to the connection priority and connect to it for streaming. If the current network is disconnected, the unit automatically re-scans according to the priority. Plug a USB modem into your encoder while using mobile network to stream. 4. Tap Publish to and select a channel or event for your session. Choose Add a new stream and enter title, description and privacy.
RTMP/RTMPS ■ Name: specify a name for current task to facilitate server management, which will be displayed in the server list. ■ Stream: choose to deliver a main or sub stream, which can be customized in Encoding Parameters tab. ■ URL: enter the RTMP URL address, or an RTMP address you have obtained from the live stream platform. Full address example: rtmp://192.168.1.136:1935/live. The port number part :1935 can be omitted, and the value range is 1 to 65535.
recommended total bitrates for the streams is below 24Mbps for a wired network connection, and 16Mbps for a wireless network connection. RTSP ■ Name: specify a name for current task to facilitate server management, which will be displayed in server list. ■ Port: specify RTSP stream port, the default port is 554. ■ Connections: set number of clients for each RTSP stream, 8 clients are supported at most. ■ Main stream: turn on to push main stream. Specify parameters in Encoding Parameters tab.
SRT Caller ■ Name: specify a name for current task to facilitate server management, which will be displayed in server list. ■ Stream: choose to stream main or sub stream, which can be customized in Encoding Parameters tab. ■ Address: enter the Listener address when Mode is set to Caller. If the SRT listener and caller are on the same LAN, enter the private IP address of the SRT listener on the LAN.
■ Save: save current configuration. ■ The encoder can stream up to 6 SRT servers. If the unit streams via wired network, the total code stream is recommended to below 24 Mbps, below 16 Mbps via wireless network. SRT Listener ■ Name: specify a name for current task to facilitate server management, which will be displayed in server list. ■ Stream: choose to stream main or sub stream, which can be customized in Encoding Parameters tab.
■ Save: save current configuration. ■ The encoder can stream up to 6 SRT sessions simultaneously, containing one SRT Listener session at most. If the unit streams via wired network, the total code stream is recommended to below 24 Mbps, below 16 Mbps via wireless network. ■ After configuration, the play URL and passphase are shown in the page below. NDI HX ■ Name: specify a name for current task to facilitate server management, which will be displayed in server list.
source video fails, the backup device begins to provide a service. The initial source will be automatically switched back to after it recovers. This function is disabled by default. ■ Source name shows the backup NDI channel name. Click Change... and select the failover (backup) video device within the same NDI group as the initial source. ■ IP Address shows the IP Address of the backup NDI channel which is automatically obtained after you select the backup NDI source.
HLS ■ Name: specify a name for current task to facilitate server management, which will be displayed in server list. ■ Main stream: switch it on when pushing main stream. Modify the stream profile in Encoding Parameters tab. ■ Main key: set key for main stream. The keys of main and sub stream should be different. ■ Sub stream: switch it on when you want to encode sub stream. Modify the stream profile in Encoding Parameters tab. ■ Sub key: set key for sub stream.
TS over UDP/RTP ■ Name: specify a name for current task to facilitate server management, which will be displayed in server list. ■ Stream: choose to stream main or sub stream, which can be customized in Encoding Parameters tab. ■ Address: specify the destination address. ■ Port: specify the stream port. The value ranges from 1 to 65535. ■ Network: The device scans for the available network according to the connection priority and connect to it for streaming.
General ■ Device Name: range from 1 to 32 characters, including A-Z, a-z, 0-9, space ._- + ' [ ] ( ) and cannot begin or end with a space. Set Input ■ Color format: input video color format. Check the box to select other options, including RGB, YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709, YUV BT.2020. ■ Quantization: input quantization range. Check the box to select other options, including Full range(0-255), Limited range(16-235).
Set Output ■ Color format: check the box to select other options, including YUV BT.601, YUV BT.709. ■ Quantization: check the box to select other options, including Full range(0255), Limited range(16-235). ■ Saturation: check the box to select other options, including Full range(0255), Limited range(16-235), Extended GAMUT range(1-254). A/V Sync ■ Audio offset ranges from -200 to 200ms.
Reset Your Device ■ Reset all settings: be cautious that resetting your device would restore configurations to defaults. ■ Reboot the device: power off the device and restart it when it does not work.
Encoding Parameters Set Main Stream ■ Output: by default, it follows input resolution, frame rate, bitrate. However, when the pixel rate of the input signal reaches 170MHz, 4:4:4/4:2:2, the horizontal and vertical resolutions will both go down to half of the original values. ■ Bitrate Encoding: live stream at CBR (Constant Bitrate) for bandwidth stability. VBR(Variable Bitrate) files vary the amount of output data per time segment. ■ Code type: options are H.264 and H.265(HEVC) encoders.
Set Sub Stream ■ Output: by default, it is 1280x720p30 at 1Mbps. ■ Encoding profile: sub stream uses H.264 encoder. The profiles can be High profile, Main profile and Baseline. ■ Quantization range: options are Full range(0-255), Limited range(16-235) ■ Keyframe interval: options are 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60sec. A less number will result in a larger file size and less buffer time for seeing the first frame.
Network Networking information, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi and AP, can be set in the Network tab. Set Ethernet The device automatically detects and connects to the Ethernet when networking to a DHCP-enabled LAN. Or you can set the IP address manually for a fixed IP address or an auto-networking failure. ■ Set IP address manually: turn on the switch to modify current network setting or when being connected to a non-DHCP network. ■ IP address: device IP address. ■ Subnet mask: device subnet mask.
Set Wi-Fi 16 Wi-Fi network information can be saved for auto-detection. ■ Disconnect: click to cut off current Wi-Fi network. ■ Change... click to choose a different WLAN to connect to. ■ SSID: named after device serial number. ■ Status: Wi-Fi signal strength. ■ IP address: WLAN IP address. ■ Subnet mask: WLAN subnet mask. ■ Network gateway: WLAN gateway. ■ DNS: WLAN DNS server IP address.
Set AP You device can work as an AP to be joined to for remote web control. ■ Disable: click to turn off AP mode. This renders you unable to manage the device over AP, which is not recommended, especially when you are using wireless network or linux/mac OS. ■ SSID: by default, it is named after the device serial number. ■ IP address: fixed as 192.168.48.1. ■ Subnet mask: fixed as 255.255.255.0. ■ Change password ■ AP password: the default AP password is the last 8-bit of the serial number.
Firmware Detect and update firmware to the latest version online, or you can manually add a firmware file to update the unit to specified version. Online Update By default, the function is on. When a new version is detected, a icon will flow on the control panel. 1. Turn on switch, and the online update function is on. The unit would detect the latest released firmware automatically when connecting to the Ethernet. 2. Click icon to check for the latest firmware manually. 3.
Manual Update 1. Click on click to update to select the .mwf firmware update file from your local storage, or just drag and drop the file from your computer into the upload zone. Dowload firmware file from our official website. The device will automatically verify the update file and upload the file after the file verification is passed. 2. Click Update to download and install the new version file. Then the device will reboot to complete the update.
User Admin Administrator is allowed to perform the following tasks. The User Admin tab is invisible when you log in as a general user. ■ Create/Remove General User Accounts ■ Modify User Password Create/Remove General User Accounts After signing in with default admin account, you may need to add general users to give them permissions to do basic operations, like monitoring the device, or setting some of the parameters. 1. Access the Web UI, and sign in as administrator. 2. Go to User Admin tab.
Modify User Password Set Password in the following ways. 1. Modify user password logged-in via drop-list beside your avatar at the top right 2. Modify a specified user password in User Admin tab with admin account Modify current logged-in user password 1. Log in Web UI. 2. Click the drop-list icon beside your avatar icon, and click Change password. 3. In the pop up window, type in your old password, the new password, and confirm your new password.
Modify a specified user password 1. Access the Web UI and sign in with the administrator account. 2. Go to User Admin tab, then you can change any user's password. 3. Click Set password. 4. In the pop up window, type in and confirm your password. The password is a string of 1 to 32 characters, which contains letters A-Z, a-z, numbers 0-9 and special characters _~!@#$%^&*-+=. 5. Click OK.
About Obtain basic data for device maintenance in About tab. Check System Information ■ Device name: device name which can be modified in the General > Device name tab. ■ Product name: device family name. ■ Serial number: device serial number. ■ Hardware version: device hardware version. ■ Firmware version: device firmware version, which can be update in the Firmware tab. ■ Ethernet MAC address: device Ethernet MAC address. ■ Wi-Fi MAC address: device Wi-Fi MAC address.
FAQ How to turn on/off AP mode What is the encoding format for live broadcast? AP mode is on by default. You can go to Network > AP section to turn Two data encoding methods for main stream: CBR(constant bitrate) and on/off the AP mode and change AP password. VBR(variable bitrate) - which can be modified in the WebUI > Encoding Parameters, and CBR for sub stream which can not be changed.
What to do if I forget the Web UI password? ■ Forgot admin password: Press a paperclip or similar object into the hole shown in the figure. Hold the paperclip in place until all indicators but power flash twice, then remove the paper clip. Be cautious that resetting would lose all your configuration data. ■ Forgot a general user's password: Sign in Web UI with the administrator account, then go to User Admin tab, then you can change the specific user's password.
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