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Mantis Encoder

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Mantis Encoder

Front Panel

Power – turns power on/off

USB – Optional storage for recording

Stream -- Press once for 3 sec to start streaming. Again to stop.

Record – Press once for 3 sec to start recording. Again to stop.

SDI / DVI / VGA / YPbPr / AV / HDMI – Press to select video input.

NOTE: If XML Configuration is in use, front panel buttons are
disabled.

Summary of Contents for Mantis Encoder

Page 1: ...Discover Video Mantis Encoder User Guide Version 1 2 10 7 2016 Discover Video LLC www discovervideo com...

Page 2: ...Description 3 Installation 4 Find IP Address 5 Configuration 5 Setting 5 Record 8 Status 9 Network Setup 10 Firmware Update 10 Account Setup 11 Restore Default 11 Front Panel 12 Operation Notes 13 Ma...

Page 3: ...ding from a variety of video input types It is an economical appliance that is ideal for IPTV executive broadcasts morning announcements enterprise and web streaming The Mantis appliance is compact an...

Page 4: ...ut may be HDMI Via HDMI connector female SDI Via BNC connector female Component Via Pr Y Pb BNC connectors female Composite CVBS Via BNC connector female DVI VGA via DVI connector VGA via adaptor fema...

Page 5: ...a few moments Mantis will write a file IP txt which you may then open on a computer to read the IP address The USB must be formatted FAT16 or else the file may not write properly You may also use the...

Page 6: ...is available directly from Mantis as HLS RTMP Publish Stream is sent to Streaming Server e g DEVOS ARCUS Streamsie Service CDN This is most used configuration RTSP ES Elementary Stream is available d...

Page 7: ...or Mono Stereo Bit Rate Normally 128K or select desired rate Video Bit Rate Select desired streaming recording bit rate Video Rate Mode VBR or CBR VBR recommended Analog Audio System SMPTE recommended...

Page 8: ...r if FTP has been configured Configure FTP by entering the server username and password then select Connect to allow the Mantis to connect Check File Upload After Record to automatically upload the ju...

Page 9: ...Mantis Encoder Page 9 Mantis Encoder Status Status shows the current status of the Manis...

Page 10: ...e the network You may disable DHCP to set a fixed IP address Firmware Update Select Firmware Update to update the Mantis with files provided by Discover Video With the streaming server set to OFF uplo...

Page 11: ...e original Account username and password then select Submit then enter new Account username and password Enter a device name for the Mantis which will show up in the Mantis Finder program to ease devi...

Page 12: ...B Optional storage for recording Stream Press once for 3 sec to start streaming Again to stop Record Press once for 3 sec to start recording Again to stop SDI DVI VGA YPbPr AV HDMI Press to select vid...

Page 13: ...e viewed using VLC player using udp IP Port If viewing directly from Mantis via HLS or RTMP only one simultaneous viewer is recommended although several simultaneous viewers may be possible To conduct...

Page 14: ...thernet you may find it convenient to use an inexpensive Ethernet switch associated with each shelf Note that it may be difficult to see the MAC address label once the Mantis is mounted in the shelf Y...

Page 15: ...5 Mantis Encoder Scaling The following scaling settings are supported Output Input 1920x1080 1440x1080 1440x900 1280x720 960x540 720x576 720x480 320x240 1080p60 1080i60 1080p50 1080i50 720p60 720p50 5...

Page 16: ...M DATE OF SHIPMENT NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THIS...