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DVRDLS-S USER GUIDE | 2015

USE-DVRDLS-S User’s Guide for Windows 7

DVR and Streaming Download Station

December 2015

Uniforce Sales and Engineering

42501 Albrae Street, Suite 210

Fremont, CA 94538

Phone: 510.657.4000 Fax: 510.657.4010

www.uniforcesales.com

[email protected]

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http://www.uniforcesales.com/

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Contents

1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4

2. Limitations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...5

2.1. SDI Interface……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

2.2. SDI Formats……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

2.3. User Connections………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5

3. System Components………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

4. Installation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7

5. Connecting Cameras………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8

6. Starting Up……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9

6.1. Power Up…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9

6.2. Setting DVRDLS-S Ethernet Connection……………………………………………………………………………..9

6.3. Other Network Configurations………………………………………………………………………………………….13

7. DVRDLS-S Streaming Mode……………………………………………………………………………………………………16

7.1. Stream with Telestream Wirecast…………………………………………………………………………………….16

7.1.1. User Interface…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17

7.1.1.1. Main Window…………………………………………………………………………………………..17

7.1.1.2. Shot List…………………………………………………………………………………………………...17

7.1.1.3. Preview Area……………………………………………………………………………………………17

7.1.1.4. Live Broadcast Area………………………………………………………………………………….17

7.1.1.5. Go Live……………………………………………………………………………………………………..18

7.1.1.6. Transitions………………………………………………………………………………………………..19

7.1.1.7. Layers……………………………………………………………………………………………………….20

7.1.2. Adding Video Sources………………………………………………………………………………………………..21

7.1.2.1. Source Settings………………………………………………………………………………………….21

7.1.2.2. Creating Shots……………………………………………………………………………………………22

7.1.3. Set Up Streaming……………………………………………………………………………………………………….24

7.1.3.1.1. Configure Output Settings…………………………………………………………….24

7.1.3.1.2. Configure Canvas Size…………………………………………………………………..27

7.1.3.1.3. Layout Menu………………………………………………………………………………..27

7.1.3.1.4. Initiate Live Streaming………………………………………………………………….28

7.1.3.2. Stream Multiple Cameras………………………………………………………………………….29

7.1.3.2.1. Saving Configuration File………………………………………………………………29

7.1.3.2.2. Creating Multiple Configuration Files……………………………………………30

7.1.3.2.3. Initiate Multiple Camera Stream…………………………………………………..31

7.1.3.3. Capturing Streaming Video/ Client Set Up…………………………………………………34

7.1.3.3.1. Client Ethernet Connection Set Up……………………………………………….37

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8. DVRDLS-S Record Mode…………………………………………………………………………………………………………40

8.1. Record with Matrox VS4Recorder Pro………………………………………………………………………………40

8.1.1. Application Start Up………………………………………………………………………………………………..40

8.1.2. Main Window………………………………………………………………………………………………………….40

8.1.3. Control Bar………………………………………………………………………………………………………………41

8.1.3.1. Record Mode Button……………………………………………………………………………….41

8.1.3.2. Session Record Button and Timer (Multi-Cam mode)………………………………41

8.1.3.3. Dropped-Frame Indicator (Multi-Cam mode)…………………………………………..41

8.1.3.4. Record Path Button (Multi-Cam mode)……………………………………………………41

8.1.3.5. Settings Button………………………………………………………………………………………..41

8.1.3.6. Control Bar Lock (Available in full-screen mode only)………………………………41

8.1.4. Source Window………………………………………………………………………………………………………..42

8.1.4.1. Record Status…………………………………………………………………………………………..42

8.1.4.2. Label and Filename Overlay……………………………………………………………………..42

8.1.5. Source Window Popover………………………………………………………………………………………….42

8.1.5.1. Source Selection Button (Multi-Cam mode only)……………………………………..42

8.1.5.2. Record Button (Independent mode only)…………………………………………………42

8.1.5.3. Audio Monitoring button…………………………………………………………………………43

8.1.5.4. Source Record Timer……………………………………………………………………………….43

8.1.5.5. Dropped-Frame Indicator (Independent mode)………………………………………43

8.1.5.6. Record Path Button (Independent mode)……………………………………………….43

8.1.5.7. Disk Space Indicator………………………………………………………………………………..43

8.1.5.8. Source View Button………………………………………………………………………………..43

8.1.6. Set Up Record Settings……………………………………………………………………………………………44

8.1.7. Start Recording……………………………………………………………………………………………………….44

9. DVRDLS-S Stream and Record Mode Wirecast………………………………………………………………………46

9.1. Configure Video Source Settings………………………………………………………………………………………46

10. DVRDLS-S Stream and Record Mode Matrox ISO…………………………………………………………………..49

10.1. Matrox ISO Record Window…………………………………………………………………………………50

11. Record and stream Modes Wirecast vs Matrox ISO……………………………………………………………...51

12. Advanced Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………………………………...52

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1. Introduction

This guide is intended to help you recognize, understand, install, and operate the Streaming

and Recording DVRDLS-S.

The DVRDLS-S is comprised of a 4 port SDI capture card, Matrox VS4Recorder Pro video

recording software, and Telestream Wirecast application.

The three modes of use for the DVRDLS-S are:

1. Stream Mode with Telestream Wirecast,

2. Record Mode with Matrox VS4Recorder Pro, and

3. Stream and Record with Telestream Wirecast

Two configurations are available for the DVRDLS-S: Tower or a Rack Mount.

This is a generic User Guide that applies to any configuration. Please note: some images and

instructions may be slightly different due to your particular configuration. However, this User

Guide is general and can still provide sufficient instruction despite these differences.

The DVRDLS-S operating system is Windows 7.

You may need your IT department to assist in connecting the DVRDLS-S to the network as well

as capturing the streaming video on the client computer.

Whenever you see the following [factory pre-configured] you can skip to the next paragraph

since these steps have already been done prior to shipping the system. These instructional

paragraphs are for your reference in case your system settings have changed.

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2. Limitations

2.1 SDI Interface

You can only connect video cameras with an SDI interface. At the time of printing this manual

the following formats are available:

Recorded Video Formats

ISO Record- AVI or MOV X

Wirecast Record – Windows Media X

Recording 29.97 30 59.94 60 50 25 24 23.98

720p X X X X

1080p X X X X X X X X X

Video streaming with Windows Media

Streaming 29.97 30 59.94 60 50 25 24 23.98

720p X X

1080p X X X X X

2.1 SDI Formats

Other SDI formats may be available.

2.1 User Connections

You cannot have more than 50 users connected at any one time.

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3. System Components

The system is comprised of:

1. DVRDLS-S

a. SDI capture card, 4 port, installed

b. Matrox VS4 Recorder Pro software, pre-installed

c. Wirecast software, pre-installed

d. Power cord

2. Monitor (optional)

3. Keyboard (optional)

4. Mouse (optional)

Please Note: If you plan to use additional cards, please contact Uniforce for

compatibility.

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4. Installation

1. Connect monitor to graphics connector on the DVRDLS-S

2. Connect keyboard to a USB connector on the DVRDLS-S

3. Connect mouse to a USB connector on the DVRDLS-S

4. Connect DVRDLS-S to power

5. Connect DVRDLS-S to your Ethernet network through the RJ-45 connector on the

DVRDLS-S. Note that the DVRDLS-S might have multiple network ports, you can use any

of the LAN GigE or 10GigE ports available. Do not use the Ethernet service IPMI port for

streaming purposes.

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5. Connecting Cameras

1. Connect SDI coaxial cable to SDI port 1 on the DVRDLS-S, connect the other end to the

SDI camera. This camera will be referred to as Camera 1. Note camera 1 port labeled as

"1" on the capture card, typically it will be the BNC connector on the right hand side.

Use only SDI grade 75 Ohm coaxial cable.

2. Connect subsequent SDI cameras to the remaining DVRDLS-S SDI ports in consecutive

order. These will be referred to as Camera 2, Camera 3 and Camera 4.

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6. Starting Up

6.1. Power Up

1. Turn on power to the DVRDLS-S. Note that there might be two power switches on the

DVRDLS-S. Allow time for the Windows operating system to load.

2. Power on the cameras connected to the capture card. Power is not supplied over the

coaxial cable, you will need to power the cameras separately.

6.2. Setting the DVRDLS-S Ethernet Connection

In order to connect your DVRDLS-S to your network you will need assistance from your network

manager, but for this example we will create a simple connection through an Ethernet switch.

1. Open Network and Sharing Center

You will need to access your Adapter Settings by selecting Properties on your Local Area

Connection port. Select Change Adapter Settings

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2. Right click on the Local Area Connection icon.

3. Select Properties.

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4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), click on Properties.

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5. Under the General tab select Use the following IP address:

Enter the numbers for IP address and Subnet mask as shown in the picture above (or as

indicated by your network manager) and click OK. Your DVRDLS-S will now be ready to be

accessed by other computers on the network. You can now close all open windows.

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6.3. Other network configurations

[factory pre-configured] This step has already been done prior to shipment, but is shown here

for your reference in case your system settings have changed.


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2. Select Change advanced sharing settings.

3. Select

Choose

media

streaming

options.

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4. Select Turn on media streaming and customize according to your needs. Click OK.

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7. DVRDLS-S Streaming Mode

7.1. Stream with Telestream Wirecast

Start Wirecast by clicking on the Wirecast icon on the desktop or on the taskbar.

The Main Window will open indicating you are now running Wirecast, which can broadcast the

connected cameras to your Ethernet network. At this point, Wirecast has not recognized any of

the connected cameras as they have not been configured/connected to the software yet.

The Main Window will be further explained in the next section: 7.1.1.1. Main Window.

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7.1.1. User Interface

7.1.1.1. Main Window

Wirecast has two main display areas: Live Broadcast and Shot List. The Live Broadcast area is in

the upper portion of the window displaying what Wirecast broadcasts to your viewers (or what

it records to disk). The Shot List, in the lower portion of the window, displays the shots available

for broadcast. Initially, there will be no content to display since it has not been set up.

Transition Controls Video clip transitions can

be abrupt or smooth

7.1.1.3. PREVIEW AREA

Preview of what you

broadcast. The Preview

windows uses a green

light to identify it.

7.1.1.4. LIVE BROADCAST

AREA

The Live Broadcast

window uses a red light

for identification. Live

video is viewable here.

Go Button Change

from Preview to Live

Broadcast

7.1.1.2. SHOT LIST

A Shot contains media (photo, video

clip, live camera with a title) along with

the settings for that media. Shots can

be edited and its settings can be

changed - Enabling content

configuration before broadcasting.

Add shot by hovering over +

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7.1.1.5. Go Live

Go Live!

Method 1: Click the “Go Button”

Go Button: Changes from Preview to Live Broadcast

Method 2:

Selecting Switch > Auto Live from the drop-down menu.

Switch > Auto Live

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7.1.1.6. Transitions

Create Transitions:

Transition controls: Cut and Smooth.

Cut: Transitions are immediate

Smooth: Transitions fade in.

More Transitions: There are more than just two kinds of transitions to choose from,

but only two can be assigned to the Transition Panel.

To select a different transition type, click the small arrow on the right side of either

transition button. When the list appears, select a new transition to assign to the button.

Immediate, abrupt transition Smooth, fade in transition

Assign new transitions to Main Window

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7.1.1.7. Layers

Wirecast enables you to use several layers. Layers are different kinds of displays (shots, logos,

titles, etc.) placed on top of each other so that they are all seen at the same time. It is an

excellent way to add and remove objects in your broadcast.

Wirecast displays five layers in the Main Shot List window. They are numbered 1 through 5

along the right side of the window. Each layer contains shots that can be selected by clicking it.

A red light indicates that a shot is selected. When a shot is selected it is displayed in the Live

Broadcast window. If you select multiple shots (by selecting a shot on more than one layer)

they will all be displayed in the Live Broadcast window. The shots are displayed in a layering

manner, where layer 1 is on top and layer 5 is at the bottom (and layers 2 through 4 are layered

in between).

Layer Numbering - Layer 1 is on

top, Layer 2 is underneath and

so forth with Layer 5 being on

the bottom.

Logo Layer 1. Each Layer can contain

Desktop Presenter, Camera feed,

Video clip, or picture (.png, .gif, .jpg)

Add Media to each Shot by hovering

over + sign.

Red light indicates shots

are in Live Broadcast

Click LED light to activate or

deactivate Layer

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7.1.2. Adding Video Sources

7.1.2.1 Source Settings

Click Sources -> Show Source Settings on the top menu.

This will open the Source Settings Window.

A list of all the recognized sources will appear on the left hand side. This will serve to verify that

your video sources from the VS4 capture card have been recognized.

You can verify that you have live video by selecting any of the active inputs. Close the Source

Settings window.

Click “Sources”

Select “Show Sources Settings…”

Make sure that the Matrox VS4 Inputs appear under

Matrox Input Devices and not under System Devices.

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7.1.2.2 Creating Shots

The bottom part of the Main Window contains the Shot Selection Area, also called the Shot List.

The Shot Tool Menu provides a way to open lives sources as well as other media sources. There

are five Layers and you can select multiple sources for shots in each Layer. The Shot Tool Menu

is the circle to the right of the shot icons with the "+" sign. When you hover over the Shot Tool

Menu it displays four menu items.

On Layer 1 hover over and click on the camera icon and a list of sources will appear.

Select the Camera icon – Select Add Matrox VS4 Video Input 1 Shot. The

Video from Camera 1 will appear next to the Blank Shot

Hovering over + will open Shot

Sources icon menu

Video from Camera 1 successfully added to Shot List

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Select the image from Camera 1 and the image will appear on the Preview window above.

Press the Go Button and the image will go Live in the Live Broadcast Area to the right of the

Preview Area.

At this point you should have Camera 1 live video shot in the Shots list and Live.

Double clicking on the Added Video will apply the Video

to the Preview Screen

Clicking the Go Button will transfer the

Video from Preview to Live Broadcast

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7.1.3. Set Up Streaming

7.1.3.1.1. Configure Output Settings

From the Top Menu: Select Output -> Output Settings on the Menu.

Select Windows Media Streaming under Destination.

Click OK.

The Output Settings window will open.

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Output Settings Window (10 steps, continued to Page

26)

The pane on the left side will display all the outputs you will configure, such as streaming and

recording.

Make sure the Windows Media Streaming box is checked.

On the right hand side you will select the streaming settings. Under Encoding select the option

that best matches your video input format. In this example we will select WM9 720p 16:9

(1280x720).

Make Note of the Port Number and Location

Port Number – Identifies each Camera Source

Location – Web address to access Camera’s Live Feed for the Client

This will be the address your clients will need to access in order to view the streaming content.

Make sure the port number remains as 1755 for this example. In a following step you will assign

other streaming instances ports 1756, 1757 and 1758 to the remaining cameras.

1. Make sure Windows Media

Streaming box is Checked

3. Select best Encoding option to

match your video input format – this

ensures optimal video quality

4. Note the Port Number. This is

the Number for each Camera

Source—each Camera must have

a different number

5. Note the Location. This is the web

address for the Camera’s Live Feed

2. Check Pull from Server Box

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The presets cannot be modified so you will need to create a new preset.

Click on the Encoding gear and select New Preset. This will allow you to customize the setting

for your application and maximize performance.

Under Video select Windows Media Video 9 Advanced

Profile.

Make sure the Video box is checked. Uncheck the Audio

box if no audio is available. Click Save.

6. Click the Gear > New Preset. The

Encoder Presets Window will open.

Shown below.

Two Windows will Open:

Encoder Presets Window and

Request Window.

7. Name Preset here

8. Check Video box.

Uncheck Audio box if

no audio is available.

10. Click Save

Media

9. Select Windows Media Video 9 Advanced Profile

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7.1.3.1.2. Configure Canvas Size

From the top Menu, Select Output -> Canvas Size -> 1080p (1920x1080)

Canvas Size – Client’s aspect ratio of streaming video. Please Note: To preserve video quality and resolution, match output to the canvas size as close as possible

7.1.3.1.3. Layout Menu

The Layout Menu controls what is seen on the Main Window.

If you don’t need to use the Preview window you can close it by selecting Layout -> (uncheck)

Preview. You can also deselect Master Audio if you don’t need Audio.

Drag the bottom of the Live window and stretch downward so that your Live window is larger.

Checked = Shows Area Unchecked = Hides Area

Preview: Preview Area

Master Audio: Master Audio controls

Main Shot List: the Main Shot List

Go to Layer: Displays selected Layer

Activate Layer: Checked activates

Layer, Unchecked deactivates Layer

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7.1.3.1.4. Initiate Live Streaming

Click on the Stream button.

The dot in the button and the button contour will turn red to indicate that it is now streaming.

The top right of the window will indicate the streaming status.

You are now streaming live from Camera 1.

Red Light = Streaming

Network Status - the green bars

indicate network strength. The

more bars = faster connection,

fewer bars = slower connection

To Stop Streaming –

Click Stream Again

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7.1.3.2 Stream Multiple Cameras

To stream multiple cameras at once, four instances or Wirecast configuration (*.wcst) files must

be open simultaneously. To do so, you must save each Camera input as an individual *.wcst

file.

7.1.3.2.1. Saving Wirecast Configuration File

Save your current configuration - Select File > Save As and name your configuration file. The

Wirecast configuration file will have the *.wcst extension. Note that you can start Wirecast by

opening this configuration file.

To Save File:

Click File -> Save As

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7.1.3.2.2. Creating Multiple Configuration Files

After having saved the first configuration file in the previous step, select a new source by right

clicking on the shot image and selecting Change Source > select your desired VS4 Input.

Output Settings Window

7. (Top Menu) File -> Save As Save new configuration file with a different name

8. Repeat this section until you have four Wirecast configuration files, each with a different

source input and Port Number. The port numbers should be 1755, 1756, 1757 and 1758.

1. Right Click the Shot Image -> Select Change Source.

2. Select desired Matrox VS4 Input The image from your new input will appear on the Shot.

3. Click the Go Button.

Video is now Live and

appears in Live Broadcast

Area

4. Click Output, Select

Output Settings

Output Settings Window

will Open

5. Change Port Number to 1756

6. Click OK

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7.1.3.2.3. Initiate Multiple Camera Stream

1. Open each *.wcst file created in the previous section.

Methods to Open *.wcst files:

Click Windows Start Icon > Type the *.wcst file name in the Search area, open the file

Open the file from within Wirecast

If the *.wcst file was saved to your Desktop, the file can also be opened by double-

clicking the file’s desktop icon.

Click File

from the

Select Open…

And open each *.wcst file

Repeat this until all four

*.wcst files are open

simultaneously

Selecting Open Recent

will list recently used

*.wcst files

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2. In each Wirecast Window, select each shot by clicking on the shot image.

3. Click the Go Button, Preview video goes to Live Broadcast

4. Click the Stream Button, Live Broadcast is now streaming.

Click on the shot image to select

the shot

Once selected, a yellow border

will appear around the image

Click Go Button

Shot is now in Live

Broadcast

Click Stream Button

Video is now streaming. Repeat Steps 1-4

for all four *.wcst files

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All four Wirecast files are open at the same time, streaming the Live Broadcast.

Video streaming from

all 4 *.wcst files

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7.1.3.3. Capturing Streaming Video/ Client Set Up

Watch the streaming video on another computer (Client) on the same Ethernet network as your

streaming DVRDLS-S. Method 1: Using Web Browser, Method 2: Using a Media Player. In this

example, we will use VLC Media Player

Method 1: Open your Web Browser and enter the Location address as the web address.

Example Location address: mms://192.168.1.18:1755

The Location address can be

found under Output -> Output

Settings

1. Copy and Paste Location address as a web address on

your Web Browser.

2. You may get a pop up to allow

the website to open a program

on your computer.

Click Allow.

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Method 2: Using VLC –

1. Open VLC Media Player

2. Select Network Stream, under the Network tab enter the Location address of the Camera

stream you would like the Client to view.

3. Media Player will pop

up and the Video stream

is now being viewed on

the Client.

The 4 Location addresses

can be Copied and Pasted

into 4 separate tabs in

your web browser

window, or in 4 separate

web browser windows.

3. Click Media

4. Select Open

Network Stream…

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Repeat Steps 1-6 for each Location address to view all Cameras.

VLC Trouble shoot:

If you get an Errors Message, make sure you have

done these steps:

Selected the Shot in Wirecast

Clicked Go Button to go to Live Broadcast

Clicked the Stream Button

Video must be Selected in the Shot List (yellow border around the image), in the Live

Broadcast Area (red light indicates Live), and Streaming (Red light indicates streaming –

upper left, with Green Network Status Bars – upper right) for the Client to access the

video.

5. Copy and Paste Location

address under network URL

Example:

mms://192.168.1.18:1755

6. Click Play

Video is now playing on

VLC Client

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7.1.3.3.1. Client Ethernet Connection Set Up

If you haven't yet setup your client network connection you will need to go through the

following steps.

In order to view the streaming video coming from the DVRDLS-S you need to connect it to the

same network. You will need assistance from your network manager, but for this example we

will create a simple connection through an Ethernet switch.


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2. Click Change

adapter settings

3. Right click on the

Local Area

Connection icon and

select Properties

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Your computer should now be on the same network and will now be ready to receive

streaming from the DVRDLS-S. You can now close all open windows.

4. Select Internet

Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4), click on

Properties.

5. Under the General tab,

select Use the following IP

address and Subnet mask

making sure it is in the same

subnet as the DVR-DLS-S but

with a unique address.

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8. DVRDLS-S Record Mode

8.1. Record with Matrox VS4Recorder Pro

8.1.1. Application Start Up

From Windows double click on the VS4 icon on the desktop or on the task bar to open the VS4

recording program.

8.1.2. Main Window

The Main window will open, displaying the video from the four video sources connected to the

capture card.

The order of appearance is as follows, Input 1 will appear top left followed by Input 2 top right,

Input 3 bottom left and Input 4 bottom right.

Main Window

Video feed

from all 4

video sources

connected to

the Capture

Card

Control Bar

View Bar

Settings

Input 1

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

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8.1.3. Control Bar

The Control bar appears at the bottom of the Main Window.

The following tables illustrate the elements you will find on this control bar.

8.1.3.1.

Record Mode button

Indicates that VS4Recorder is set to Multi-Cam mode and will record all

channels simultaneously.

Indicates that VS4Recorder is set to Independent mode and will record each

channel individually.

8.1.3.2.

Session Record

button and timer

(Multi-Cam mode)

In Multi-Cam mode, the Session Record button starts/stops the recording

session for all selected sources.

The timer shows the current session timecode for all source recordings.

In Independent mode, the Session Record button and timer are disabled. In

this mode, each source recording has its own session timer, and is

started/stopped using dedicated Record buttons.

8.1.3.3.

Dropped-Frame

indicator

(Multi-Cam mode)

In Multi-Cam mode, the Dropped-Frame indicator appears if dropped/skipped

frames occur in any of the source recordings during a recording session.

In Independent mode, the Dropped-Frame indicator appears in the source

window popover for the affected source recording only

8.1.3.4.

Record Path

button

(Multi-Cam mode)

In Multi-Cam mode, the Record Path button appears once a recording session

is stopped. Click this button to open Windows Explorer at the specified

record path to view the recorded files and record log file. If dropped/skipped

frames occurred in any source recording during the recording session, the

Dropped-Frame icon appears within the Record Path button.

In Independent mode, a separate Record Path button appears in the source

window popover for each source recording.

8.1.3.5.

Settings button

Opens the VS4Recorder Settings window

8.1.3.6.

Control bar lock

(available in

full-screen mode

only)

The Control bar is unlocked. When in full-screen mode, the Control bar

appears on the screen only when mouse activity is detected, and disappears

after a period of mouse inactivity.

The Control bar is locked. In this mode, the Control bar remains on the screen

when in full-screen mode.

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8.1.4. Source Window

The following illustrate the elements you will find in the Source windows.

8.1.4.1.

Record Status LED

Indicates the status of the current source recording.

Red LED (flashing) Source is recording without incident

Yellow LED (flashing) Recording currently experiencing

dropped/skipped frames 8.1.4.2.

Label and filename

overlay

Displays the label and filename of the source recording as specified

in the VS4Recorder settings.

8.1.5. Source Window Popover

8.1.5.1

Source selection

Button (Multi-Cam mode

only)

Source selection

Button (Multi-Cam mode

only) continued

The source is enabled for recording. Starting a recording session

using the Session Record button starts the recording for all enabled

sources. If a recording session is currently in progress, enabling the

source starts the recording for that source. An input is automatically

enabled for recording when a source is connected, and when starting

the VS4Recorder application with the source already connected.

The source is disabled, and will not begin recording when a

recording session is started using the Session Record button. If a

recording session is currently in progress, disabling the source stops

the recording for that source.

Indicates that a video source is not connected to the VS4 input, or

the connected video input source is invalid. The source cannot be

recorded in this state.

8.1.5.2.

Record button

(Independent

mode only)

In Independent mode, the Record button starts/stops the recording

session for that source only.

In Multi-Cam mode, the recording session for all selected sources is

started/stopped using the Session Record button on the Control bar

Source Window

Source Window Popover

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8.1.5.3.

Audio Monitoring

button

Source audio monitoring is currently enabled for the selected audio

pair.

Source audio monitoring is currently disabled.

8.1.5.4.

Source record

timer

In Multi-Cam mode, the timer represents the duration of the current

source recording only. The overall recording session timer is

displayed on the Control bar.

In Independent mode, the timer represents the duration of the current

source recording and recording session.

8.1.5.5.

Dropped-Frame

indicator

(Independent mode)

In Independent mode, the Dropped-Frame indicator appears if

dropped/skipped frames occur during the source recording.

In Multi-Cam mode, the Dropped-Frame indicator appears on the

Control bar

8.1.5.6.

Record Path

button

(Independent mode)

In Independent mode, the Record Path button appears once a

recording session is stopped. Click this button to open Windows

Explorer at the specified record path to view the recorded files and

record log file. If dropped/skipped frames occurred during the

source recording, the Dropped-Frame indicator appears within the

Record Path button.

In Multi-Cam mode, the Record Path button appears on the Control

bar

8.1.5.7.

Disk space

indicator

Provides a visual representation of the available disk space on the

source's specified record path disk, and displays the approximate

remaining record time before the disk is full.

8.1.5.8.

Source View

button

When in quad-view mode, this button switches VS4Recorder to

single-view mode with the corresponding source expanded to fill the

entire VS4Recorder source window area

When in single-view mode, this button switches VS4Recorder to

quad-view mode with all four sources visible in the VS4Recorder

source window area

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8.1.6. Set up Record Settings

Click on the gear on the bottom right corner of the Main window to open the Settings window.

Click on Gear Icon

for Settings

Settings Window

Name your Session

and optionally include

the DVRDLS-S name

Input Filenames and Labels

for each video Source

Select specific video codecs

for HD and SD sources.

You can set encoders to

MPEG-2 I-frame HD and

save in AVI files or DVCPRO

HD and save in MOV files.

Once you have selected

your settings return to the

Main window

Deselect Audio and Enter 0

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8.1.7. Start Recording

Click on the Record button to start recording on all connected video sources. Click again to stop.

Click on the Folder icon on the bottom right of the window to open the folder where the saved

files reside. You will find the video clips of each individual video source.

If you click on the chain on the bottom center of the Main window the Main record button will

gray out and record buttons will appear on each Source window. This way you can select

individual sources to record independently. After recording an individual source click on the

source window folder to access the video clip.

Click the Record Button to

start recording. Click it

again to stop recording.

Click the Link Icon to switch to

Independent Mode.

The main Record button will gray out

and record buttons will appear on each

Source window. Now you can record

each source independently.

Multi-Cam mode Recording Path

Button will appear once recording is

initiated on the bottom right of the Main

Window. Access saved files here.

Independent Mode Recording Path

Button will appear on each Source window

once recording is initiated. Access

individual source saved files here.

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9. DVRDLS-S Stream and Record Mode Wirecast

9.1. Stream and Record with Telestream Wirecast

You must first configure Wirecast’s Output Settings

9.1.1 Configure Video Source Settings

From within Wirecast in the Main Window under Sources select Show Source Settings.

This will open the Source Settings Window. Click Add…

Click Sources

Select Sources Settings…

Click Add

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The Output Destination Window will open. Select Record to Disk – Windows Media

Next you must configure the Encoding

To configure a New Preset, click the Gear Box. The Encoder Presets Window will open.

Explained in the next page.

Select Record to Disk –

Windows Media. Then

click OK.

Notice Windows Media

Streaming is now checked

Click the Gear Box to

configure a new Preset.

Select New Preset

Select the Encoding preset

preferred or configure a

new one.

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The Encoder Presents Window.

You are now set up for simultaneous stream and record. Click the Record and Stream Buttons.

Select video preference for

Windows Media Deselect Audio

Save As for desired filename

for the recording

Click Save. This will close the

Encoder Presets window

Recording Timer indicates length of recording

Click the Stream Button. Red indicates now streaming.

Click the Record Button. Red indicates now recording.

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10. DVRDLS-S Stream and Record Matrox ISO

Click Sources > Show Source Settings

The selected input will now be visible in the preview screen. Click ISO Record, opening Matrox

ISO Record Window (explained in the next section)

Select Matrox VS4 Input 1

Click ISO Record

Select Show Source Settings

Matrox VS4 Input 1 is

selected and viewable

in the preview area

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10.1 Matrox ISO Record Window

Record Path – this will

be the location where

your Recordings are

stored

Opens Windows Explorer at the specified Record Path location to view the recorded video/audio files, including the record log file (Record.Log).

Click REC Button to start recording the selected inputs. Click again to stop the recording session.

Recording Status Light. If the status light turns red when recording, this indicates that one or more of the selected inputs experienced dropped or skipped frames. After the recording session ends, check the Record.Log file to see the dropped/skipped events for each recorded input.

Input Sources: Check the appropriate box to the left of each input source to

select the cameras you want to record from. You can configure

all 4 camera recordings here.

Select the Video File Type, AVI or MOV. Notice

that the file name extension will change

automatically according to the file type selected.

Adjust the Codec Setting if necessary -

Limits the data rate that results from the

image compression. This in turn will

affect the image quality. The default

codec rate is set to 100Mb/s. You can

increase the setting to up to 300Mb/s or limit down to 50Mb/s.

ISO Recording is an Isolated Camera

Recording. It records the original

video and allows post event access to

the isolate recoding of each

camera/video source.

Under ISO Recording you can record

AVI or MOV simultaneously while

streaming.

Audio Settings – Select

0

Enter the Filename for each camera here

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11. Record and Stream Mode Wirecast vs. Matrox ISO

Matrox ISO

The Matrox ISO Recoding method of simultaneous stream and record allows for recoding onto

MOV or AVI files.

This method also allows for configuration of all 4 camera recordings from within one windo –

the Matrox ISO Record Windo

Wirecast

The Wirecast Stream and Record method of simultaneous stream and record allows for

recoding onto Windows Media files.

You must set output configurations individually for all 4 inputs.

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12. Advanced Troubleshooting

If DVRDLS-S is not streaming after setup check the following:

Make sure that both host and client have IP addresses that will allow them to connect

with each other.

Make sure that Media Streaming is allowed on the host DVRDLS-S.

Within Wirecast:

o Make sure there is a Shot selected (indicated by the yellow border around the

shot image)

o Make sure the Shot is in Live Broadcast (Click the Go Button)

o Make sure to click the Stream Button (the Stream Button will have a red light

next to it and the Network Status bars will be green on the upper right hand

side)

o Make sure the Location address is correct for the Client to access the stream

Smooth Streaming:

o Streaming at a higher quality may seem like the best way to go, you must

consider your audience’s connection. If your audience has slower connection

speeds than your stream, it will result in a poor viewing experience.

o To overcome this, you may consider setting up, in addition to your high quality

stream, a medium quality stream for lower connection speeds.

o A good rule of thumb is to benchmark your upload speed and then stream at

half that bit rate. This will result in a smooth stream throughout your production.

Additional cards to the DVRDLS-S:

o Additional cards may cause compatibility issues and is not recommended. Please

contact Uniforce if you plan to add additional cards.

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