TVU Anywhere instantly turns your smartphone, tablet, or laptop into a transmitter for high-quality live transmission and streaming from remote locations.

Introduction, setup, and base operation

TVU Anywhere is a mobile live-streaming app delivering high-quality live transmission for video broadcasting in remote locations. Thousands of mobile journalists and live streamers use TVU Anywhere as their number-one broadcast app for Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, and many other mobile devices.

TVU Anywhere overview

TVU Anywhere allows users to transmit full-HD video from anywhere using cellular bonding technology and HEVC encoding.

TVU Anywhere aggregates your mobile smart device’s 3G/4G/LTE/5G connection and available WiFi for high-definition wireless video transmissions using patented IS+ technology and HEVC encoding.
This provides a high bandwidth connection reducing lags, and giving your live broadcast the highest level of stability when streaming live video from your iPhone, Android, iPad, or any other mobile device.

TVU Anywhere also provides an affordable Cloud-based live remote production for anyone that wants to stream to multiple CDNs.

Features overview

• Advanced theme: The TVU Anywhere app offers a new (advanced) theme with added features.
• User-friendly interface: Go live, monitor, and control the transmission from an easy-to-use interface. Key status information such as real-time transmission rate and live streaming are provided.
• Dual camera support: Simultaneous use of the front and rear of a smart mobile device allows a Picture-by-Picture (PBP) or Picture-in-Picture (PIP) transmission.
  Dual Camera is supported on the following Apple devices: iPhone XS, XR, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max, and iPad Pro 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generations and M4.

• Return Video Feed (VFB): The return video feedback feature allows users to view a live feed from the studio or remote location for enhanced participation.
• Remote Pan-and-Zoom: A remote operator in the studio can control the camera’s focus, brightness, and also pan-and-zoom without intervention from the device user in the field. This provides unprecedented control over camera framing and exposure without degradation of HD picture quality.
• TVU Token integration: The Token feature provides a simple token-based system for easy management of user accounts. The Token feature is used in the field to pair your TVU Anywhere with your receiver without TVU support intervention.
• TVU’s Inverse StatMux Plus (IS+) technology: Aggregates your device’s cellular wireless connection and available WiFi to provide HD and 4K quality live video using HEVC video transmission.
• Simultaneous Streaming and Recording: Live stream video from TVU Anywhere while recording in the media directory of a smart device. Streams simultaneously to multiple social media sites from any smartphone or tablet.
• Integrated TVU Voice: Utilize integrated VoIP technology for two-way conversation between a TVU receiver at the studio and a smart device in the field.
• Support for DJI devices: TVU Anywhere can be enabled for use with DJI drones as a video source that can be streamed live back to the studio.
• Support for smart mobile devices: iOS, MacOS, and Android.
• Integrates with the Apple Center Stage iPad Pro (M1): AI camera tracking follows multiple subjects allowing operatorless productions.
  – TVU Anywhere broadcasting app enhances your iPad live streams with integrated AI-based technology that automatically recognizes and tracks the subject as he or she moves.
  – The Apple Center Stage feature for the iPad Pro with M1 chip, integrated within TVU Anywhere via API, frees on-screen subjects from the constraints of remaining in a fixed position, greatly improving the professionalism of a single-person live video production.
• Integrates with TVU Partyline: TVU Partyline provides video conferencing and live briefing capabilities. When used with TVU Anywhere, all participants can:
  – Join a TVU Partyline session from TVU Anywhere with a Web link.
  – Interact and collaborate live from remote locations.
  – Add pictures and video clips as a source (Anywhere iOS, MacOS, and Android.)
  – Use the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature to add a pre-loaded image to the foreground and a background image (Android and iOS supported).
  – The unread message indicator displays when you have a new message.
• Integrates with TVU Producer: Easily integrate TVU Anywhere with TVU Producer for Cloud-based video production.
• Integrates with TVU Grid: For live video switching, routing, and distribution to multiple locations.
• Integrates with MediaHub: Supports VFB and VoIP from MediaHub.
• Security: TVU Anywhere offers the option of enabling AES encryption.
• Integrates with OBSbot 4K AI camera: Smart-streaming PTZ camera with AI tracking (USB-C) for MacOS.

Quick Start guide contents

This Quick start guide provides instructions to complete the following tasks:

• How to Download and install the TVU Anywhere app.
• How to contact TVU Support to complete your registration.
• How to pair your device with a receiver.
• How to operate the TVU Anywhere app.
• How to create a hotspot connection with a TVU Pack.
• How to integrate the TVU Anywhere app with a DJI device.
• How to use the Token feature with the TVU Anywhere app.

Compatibility

The TVU Anywhere app supports iOS, Android, MacOS, and Windows OS. (It’s recommended using the latest system version.)

The recommended phone models are as follows:

• Samsung: S7, S9, S10, S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, Note 8, Note 9, Note 20
• Huawei: Mate 10, Mate 20/20 Pro, Mate 30/5G, Mate 40, P20, P30, P40, and P50.
• iPhone: 7/7P, 8/8P, X/XS Max, 11/11Pro/11 Pro Max,12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max.

Installing the TVU Anywhere app – Smart mobile device

Complete the following steps to install the TVU Anywhere app.

Step 1:
Installing the TVU Anywhere app onto your iOS smart mobile device

The TVU Anywhere app is available free of charge from the app store.

To download and register the TVU Anywhere app:

1. From your mobile device, go to the App Store and enter TVU Anywhere Pro in the search field.
2. Download and install the TVU Anywhere app onto your smartphone.

Installing the TVU Anywhere app onto your Android device

The TVU Anywhere app is available free of charge from the Google Play Store.

To download and register the TVU Anywhere app:

1. From your mobile device, click the Google Play icon and enter TVU Anywhere in the search field.
2. Download and install the TVU Anywhere app onto your smartphone.

Step 2:
TVU Anywhere iOS and Android registration

To finalize your TVU Anywhere registration:

1. Go to your Applications and launch the TVU Anywhere app. Note that the TVU Anywhere app icon for Android devices will not denote “Pro.”

2. Press the double arrows to open the features bar.
3. Press the info icon.

4. Write down your device PID displayed in the pop-up window.

Contact TVU Support to complete your registration. You will need to provide the following information:

• The device PID
• The receiver(s) name and PID
• After the PID is successfully registered, you can begin streaming.

Complete the following steps to install the TVU Anywhere app:

Step 1:
Installing the TVU Anywhere app onto your iPad or Mac Pro

The TVU Anywhere app is available free of charge from the TVU Networks TVU Anywhere Product page at: tvunetworks.com/products/tvu-anywhere/

To download and register for the TVU Anywhere app:

1. Click the App Store icon or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tvu-anywhere-pro/id883099579 to download and install the TVU Anywhere app onto your iPad.

Installing the TVU Anywhere app onto your Windows device

The TVU Anywhere Pro app is available free of charge from the TVU Networks TVU Anywhere Product page at: https://www.tvunetworks.com/products/tvu-anywhere/

To download and register for the TVU Anywhere app:

1. Click the Free Windows Download icon or click https://dl.tvunetworks.com/TVUAnywhere/TVUAnywhere.zip
2. Download and install the TVU Anywhere app to your PC or laptop.

3. Go to your Download folder and click the file to start the TVU Anywhere app installation.

Step 2:
iPad, Mac Pro, and Windows registration

To finalize your TVU Anywhere registration:

1. Go to your Applications folder and launch the TVU Anywhere app.

2. Press the double arrows to open the feature bar.
3. Press the Info icon.

4. Locate and write down your device’s PID displayed in the Info screen.

5. Contact TVU Support to complete your registration. You will need to provide the following information:

• The device PID
• The receiver(s) name and PID

6. After the PID is successfully registered, you can begin streaming.

Pairing your device with a TVU receiver

Email TVU Support at support@tvunetworks.com. TVU support will pair your TVU Anywhere app to the receiver receiving your stream.

In addition, TVU Anywhere integrates with the TVU Command Center Token feature. Activating the Token feature allows an administrator to pair with a list of registered receivers using the Command Center user interface.

Note: For more information about the Token feature, refer to “Appendix A of this Quick Start User Guide”TVU Token feature overview.”

TVU Anywhere operational controls and functions

After launching the TVU Anywhere app, the interface will display the following operational controls and functions.

Select icon – Press the Select icon next to the battery indicator to open the Scan window and pair your device with a receiver.
Folding menu (double arrows) – Press the double arrows “>>” folding menu to open the feature menu icons.

The feature icon selections are described as follows from left to right:

Crop icon – Tap the Crop icon to select part of the video image.

Filmstrip icon – Tap the filmstrip icon to open the alternate source menu.

The Filmstrip source selections include Native camera captures, pictures, and external device pairing. Features include PIP, PBP, BGM, and BGM Blur:

• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) icon – The PIP icon allows the user to transmit an overlay on top of their transmission.
• Picture-by-Picture (PBP) icon – The PIP icon allows users to transmit two pictures side-by-side.
• Background manager icon (BGM) – The BGM icon displays a subject with a full background.
• Background manager icon (BGM Blur) – The BGM icon displays a subject with a blurred background.

Create Video Clip icon – Press the Clip icon to create and edit a video clip from recorded videos and photos.

Upload icon – The Upload icon allows users to upload their video clips or pictures to a receiver.

Setting icon – Tap the Setting icon to open the Advanced menu operations such as Video, Audio, Record, MISC, About, and external device configuration and enablement options.

VFB icon – The VFB icon allows the user to initiate a return video feedback from a local SDI or Live source.

Screen Broadcast icon – Use the Screen Broadcast function to record everything on your screen, including notifications. Enable the Do Not Disturb function to prevent unexpected notifications.

Snapshot icon: The camera icon to add a native camera capture to your source menu. This feature allows you to capture an image in Live or Standby mode.

The right panel operational controls and features are described from bottom to top.

Record button – The Record video function records in Live or Standby mode.
Partyline icon – Press the Partyline icon to join or create a Party.
Live button – Press the Stop Icon to Start and Stop the Live video function.
Stream button – Use the Stream button to stream live.
Front and rear facing camera icon – Press this icon to switch between front and rear camera perspectives.
Stabilization – The stabilization feature allows users to capture video in standard, aggressive, or extreme environments.
White balance (WB) – The WB feature allows a user to adjust the white balance of their video.
Zoom – The Zoom feature allows a user to zoom into an image.
Light – The Light feature allows a user to adjust the screen brightness in order to save power.
Focus – To focus on a specific area of the screen, tap the area, and the camera will refocus in that area of the image.
Beauty icon – Adjusts the lighting of an object. This feature also enhances a person’s image by reducing facial imperfections.
Exposure – The Exposure feature allows a user to adjust the video exposure setting.
Transmission – The Transmission feature allows users to adjust the delay and bitrate when live.
Microphone – Select the desired mic ( embedded mic, earphone mic, or Bluetooth mic).

New functions

The latest functions include:

• Partyline (MacOS): displays a web-side participants list when screen share is highlighted. Supports Partyline stereo capture and playback.
• Partyline (Android/iOS): Supports remote control speaker, recording in CBR mode, and Timelock with Command Center, and displays party name on top of the Party ID when joining a meeting.
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) with a preloaded picture as background.
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) with the back camera as background.
• Two Picture-by-Picture PBP functions.
• Two Background Manager options (BGM and BGM Blur.)
• Support for DJI Drone (iOS based on DJI SDK v4.16.2) and DJI Drone (Android, based on DJI SDK v5.14.0).
• Support for Center Stage with the new M1 iPad Pro.
• Support for Accsoon M1 as an external video capture device for Android smartphones.
• Support for Accsoon SeeMo/SeeMo Pro/SeeMo 4kp30 as external video capture devices (iOS/iPadOS only).
• Streaming directly to social media platforms and other CDNs.
• Using the TVU One as a streaming source.
• The option to rename local files when uploading.

Choose your registered receiver

Complete the following steps to choose a registered receiver:

1. Launch the TVU Anywhere app.
2. Press the Select receiver or scan to pair drop-down menu.
3. Select the paired receiver from the list.

4. If you did not select a receiver from the drop-down list, the Scan screen will automatically display.
5. Enter any “optional” information and press Next.

6. A second Scan screen will display. Continue with “Token pairing.”

Token pairing

To Scan or Enter a Token code to pair your smartphone with a receiver:

1. To Enter a Token code, press the “123” icon.

2. Enter your Token code and press Apply.

3. To manually scan a Token code, press the Scan icon and allow the smartphone to scan the Token QR code.

Selecting and playing recorded video into the stream

Below the menu bar is a grid of 6 boxes. Each box is a placeholder for a selected photo or video which can be added to the live stream.

To add a video for live playout:

1. Press the double arrows to open the feature bar.
2. Press the Filmstrip icon.

3. Press the Plus (+) icon and select Video from the menu.

The saved video menu opens.

4. Make your selection and press Done or the Back button to make another selection.

5. To Play a video, tap the video thumbnail once, and it will play into the live stream. At the end of the clip, it will return to the camera feed.

Note: Playing a video will cancel the PIP or PBP setting and the stream will return to the last used primary camera.

6. To delete a preselected video, press and hold one of the boxes that contain a video thumbnail. A red delete bar will appear.

Standby status indicator

After you have selected your receiver, the status indicator in the top left corner of the screen displays “STANDBY” until you go live with the receiver.

Going Live with a receiver

To take your video live with a receiver, press the red Live button.

Live and Offline status indicators

When you go live with the receiver, the status indicator changes to “LIVE” and displays the receiver you are transmitting to. In addition, the live streaming time and the transmission rate displays at the top-left of the screen. If the status indicator reads OFFLINE, TVU Anywhere is not paired with a TVU receiver, or the TVU receiver is not powered on, and you cannot transmit live video.

The “LIVE” status indicator displays in the top left corner of the app when the Live transmission begins, as shown in the following graphic.

Record button

The Record video function can record in Live or Standby mode.

To record in live or Standby mode, complete the following steps:

1. Press the green Rec button.

When you are recording, the Rec button turns to a green square, and a counter starts at the top left of the screen.

2. To stop the recording, press the green square. Your recording is saved to your smart device.

Reverse facing camera feature

This feature allows a user to switch between front and rear camera perspectives.

To use the reverse-facing camera feature, complete the following steps:

1. Press the reverse camera icon.
2. Press the reverse camera icon again to return your camera to front-facing mode.

Stream feature

Note: The Stream feature is a paid feature and is available to users that sign in using their active TVU Producer account.

The Stream feature allows users to:

• Live stream an entire live Partyline video to Social Media platforms and other CDNs.
• Use TVU Anywhere as a streaming source.

To stream live video, complete the following steps:

1. Press the Stream icon.

2. Sign in using your TVU credentials.

3. Follow the prompts to stream live.

Partyline capability feature

The Producer Partyline capability feature integrates with TVU Anywhere App version 9.0.42 and above. Partyline provides video conferencing capabilities between multiple or remote participants in a live production.

A production initiator sends the TVU Anywhere app user a web link in the field to pair their device to the Partyline session. The Participants can see a return feed on the main screen indicating what is being broadcast.

Partyline Support:

• Join a party using a Party ID or create a party and live
• stream the entire party video to Social Media platforms
• and other CDNs.
• Join a party by inputting the party ID.
• Active TVU Voice (VoIP) with Partyline when the app is
• running in the background.
• Prompt allows users to re-enter a Partyline session if
• exited unintentionally.
• Global control and Audio matrix.
• Stereo capture and playback.

The Partyline feature allows users to join or create a Partyline session.

Create a Party

To start a party:

1. Press the Partyline icon.

2. Press the Create New Party button and log in to Partyline with your user credentials.

3. Press the Invite link to copy the code. Send participants the code to join.

Join a Party

To join a Party:

1. Open the TVU Anywhere app and press the Partyline icon.
2. Copy and paste the Partyline URL sent by the host and press Join.

TVU Anywhere Partyline session example.

Adding overlay sources

The Add overlay sources icon allows users to add up to six sources. User’s can add URL, HTML streams, and the phone’s GPS information.
To add overlay sources:

1. Tap the overlay source icon.

2. Tap the Plus “+” in one of the six preview blocks.
3. Choose a URL, HTML format or GPS from the menu.

4. Configure your selected source in the pop-up screen using one of the following URL Source, HTML source, or GPS information methods.

URL source

To configure a URL source:

1. Enter a Name.
2. Enter the URL.
3. Enable Web interaction.
4. Enter a Z order.
5. Adjust the Frame Rate.
6. Tap the View Mode “>” to select Preview or Preview and Live.
7. Tap Save in the top banner.

HTML source

To configure a HTML source:

1. Enter a Name.
2. Tap the “>” to enter or paste the Input HTML source code
3. Enable Web interaction.
4. Enter a Z order.
5. Adjust the Frame Rate.
6. Tap the View Mode “>” to select Preview or Preview and Live.
7. Tap Save in the top banner.

GPS information

To configure the phone’s GPS information:

1. Enter a Name.
2. Enable the Coordinates.
3. Enable the Speed (This will impact the devices’ energy).
4. Enable the Altitude.
5. Tap Save in the top banner.

Using the dual-camera feature

The TVU Anywhere Dual camera feature is enabled when using the Picture-by-Picture (PBP) or Picture-in-Picture (PIP), and two Background manager (BGM) modes. These modes allow simultaneous use of the front and rear-facing cameras.

• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) with a preloaded picture as background.
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) with the back camera as background.
• Two Picture-by-Picture PBP functions.
• Two Background Manager options (BGM and BGM Blur.)

Dual Camera is supported on the following Apple devices: iPhone XS, XR, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, ,13, 14/14 Plus/14 Pro/14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max. 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, and iPad Pro 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generations and M4.

To use this feature, complete the following steps:

1. Press the double arrows to open the feature bar.
2. Press the Filmstrip icon to open the menu.

3. Place your iPhone in a position to capture the front and rear-facing images.
4. Press the PBP icon for side-by-side Picture-by-Picture, or the PIP icon to overlay video from the front camera onto the back camera video.

Note: The PBP or PIP icons display green when active.

5. Press the BGM (Blur) icon to blur the background image.

6. Click away from the menu to return to the main screen.
7. To move the placement of the PIP image, press and hold the PIP video and drag it to a new position.

Create Video Clip feature

The Create Video Clip feature allows users to select and edit local photos and videos to stream live.

1. Press the Create Video Clip icon.

2. The Create Video Clip window will display.

3. Press the Plus icon to select local photos or video. You will be prompted to allow access to your photo library. In settings, select an access level.
4. Press Edit selected photos, then press Show selected.

5. Press Done.

Upload feature

You can upload your recorded videos and pictures to a receiver using the Upload feature.

To upload your content to a receiver, complete the following steps:

1. Press the Upload icon to open the menu.

2. The Upload screen opens. Press the Plus (+) icon and select Album to upload your video clips or pictures to the paired receiver.

3. Make your selection.

4. In the Preview window, press the Done.

5. Select a Destination Type. To rename your file, press the File Name field.
6. To upload your video clips or pictures to the paired receiver, press Upload.

Advanced features

The Setting icon opens the Settings menu, where you can access Video, Audio, Record, MISC, About, and external device configuration and enablement options.

Refer to “Advanced settings” for Advanced feature use and controls.

1. Tap the Setting icon to open the Setting menu.

2. The Setting menu will be displayed.

Return Video Feedback (VFB)

The VFB icon allows the users to initiate a return video feedback from a local SDI or Live source. The VFB feature allows the option to hide the local video preview when VFB takes the full screen.

To use this feature, complete the following steps:

1. Press the VFB icon to open the menu.

2. Select the desired output and source from the pop-up menu, then press Start.

3. Press the VFB icon in the function bar to stop the live transmission, then press the red Stop icon.

Screen Broadcast feature

Use the Screen Broadcast function to record everything on your screen, including notifications.

Note: To prevent unexpected notifications during the screen broadcast, enable the “Do Not Disturb” function in the TVU Anywhere Control Center interface.

To use the Screen Broadcast feature:

1. Press the Screen Broadcast icon.

2. Press Start Broadcast.

Snapshot feature

Use the camera icon to add a native camera capture to your source menu. This feature allows you to capture an image in Live or Standby mode.

To use the Snapshot feature:

1. Press the Snapshot icon.

2. The snapshot preview temporarily displays. Press the Snapshot icon again to replace the image if needed.

3. Press the Filmstrip icon. Your image is displayed in the Native Camera source window.

Flash feature

The flash feature turns on the flash for extra lighting when needed.

To use the flash feature:

1. To turn on the flash, press the flash icon.
2. To turn the flash function off, press the flash icon again.

Stabilization feature

The Stabilization feature allows users to record video in standard mode or in aggressive or extreme environments.

To use the Stabilization feature:

1. Press Stabilization in the vertical sidebar.
2. Select your appropriate option.

White balance (WB) feature

The WB feature allows a user to adjust the white balance of an image automatically or manually. Auto is the default setting. To switch to the Manual setting, tap Auto.

To manually adjust the WB:

1. Press WB in the vertical sidebar.
2. Use the adjustment bars to correct the white balance.
3. To reset the white balance, press Reset.

Zoom feature

The Zoom feature allows a user to zoom into an image.

To use the Zoom feature:

1. Press Zoom in the vertical sidebar.
2. Use the adjustment bar to magnify your image.
3. To reset the magnification, press Reset.

Light (Brightness) feature

The Light feature allows a user to adjust the brightness of the overall image.

To adjust the brightness:

1. Press Light in the vertical sidebar.
2. Use the adjustment bars to adjust the brightness.
3. To reset the brightness, press Reset.

Focus feature

To focus on a specific area of the screen, tap the area, and the camera will refocus in that area of the image.

To use the Focus feature:

1. Press Focus in the vertical sidebar. This feature is set to Auto by default.
2. Tap the area on the screen that you want the camera to focus on.

3. Press Auto to change to the Manual mode. This mode will allow you to adjust the focus manually.

Beauty feature

The Beauty feature adjusts and applies a softened filter to the subject. This feature also enhances a person’s image by reducing facial imperfections.

The Beauty feature applies to 720P, 480P and 1080P30 settings.

To use the Beauty feature:

1. Press Beauty in the vertical sidebar.
2. To adjust the enhancement level, move the bar up to enhance the subject.

Exposure feature

The Exposure feature allows a user to adjust the exposure setting for the content. This feature is set to Auto by default.

To adjust the exposure:

1. Press Exposure in the vertical sidebar.
2. Tap Auto to display the Manual setting. Use the adjustment bar to adjust the exposure setting.
3. To reset the exposure setting, press Reset.

Transmission feature

The Trannsmission feature allows users to adjust the bitrate and delay during a live transmission.

To use the Transmission feature:

1. When the transmission is Live, press Transmission in the vertical sidebar. The setting bar displays.

2. Adjust the Delay and Bitrate sliders.
3. Tap Reset to return to the original settings.

MIC feature

The MIC feature allows for the manual selection of the source microphone.

To use the MIC feature:

1. Press MIC in the vertical sidebar. The MIC setting bar displays.

2. Select the MIC type, Exterior, Built-in, or Bluetooth.

Advanced settings

This section explains TVU Anywhere advanced features in the Setting menu and how to use them.

Advanced features

Settings information about your device, video, audio, recording, NTP, IS+, external devices, and DJI can be accessed from the Setting menu.

It is recommended that you review your settings and enable the features you would like to use by moving the slider to the right until it turns green.

To access the Setting menu:

1. Press the Setting icon in the feature bar.

To set the resolution and frame rate for your transmission:

1. In the Video panel, set the Resolution and Frame Rate that is optimal for the transmission.
2. Enable or disable any other video related features for the transmission.

3. Swipe the menu upward to access the Audio, Record, and MISC settings.
4. To use the Partyline feature, enable the appropriate mic features in the Audio panel.

• This audio option allows users to use audio capturing for live transmission to a receiver. It can capture only the phone camera, and also mix the IFB (TVU Voice) audio in the capture, or audio that comes from Partyline if Partyline is enabled.

5. In the Record panel enable the appropriate features.

• When enabling metadata, it adds metadata information to the recorded videos. It can be helpful for TVU Search or other purposes that require identifying what the video is about.

6. In the MISC panel, enable the appropriate features.
7. The Theme setting is automatically set to the theme you have chosen. To change Themes, disable the default setting and follow the prompts.

8. In the Extrnal Devices panel, enable the appropriate settings. Refer to the specific External device procedures for setting up your device.
9. The About panel provides your device, PID, and UUID information. tap the User Guide link to display an overview of the DJI and professional camera support you can use with TVU Anywhere.

Creating a hotspot connection to a TVU Pack

Complete the following steps to create a hotspot connection to a TVU Pack using the TVU Anywhere app:

1. Launch the TVU Anywhere app.
2. Tap the TVU One screen and swipe to the left until you see the QR Code screen.

3. Press the Scan icon in the TVU Anywhere app. Orient the QR code inside the app’s crop marks and press the Scan icon again.

Apple Center Stage integration

This feature allows operator-less Live Video Production with Apple Center Stage.

Users can Live stream from their iPad Pro using the built-in hardware and bring quality to a mobile broadcast or live video production.

TVU Anywhere broadcasting app enhances iPad live streams with integrated AI-based technology that automatically recognizes and tracks the subject as he or she moves.

The Apple Center Stage feature for the iPad Pro with M1 chip, integrated within TVU Anywhere via API, frees on-screen subjects from the constraints of remaining in a fixed position, greatly improving the professionalism of a single-person live video production.

The technology also reacts if an additional subject enters the shot (such as an interviewee) by automatically zooming out to capture the additional subjects and zooming back in again when the interview is completed. No external controls are required to operate Center Stage in TVU Anywhere.

TVU Anywhere DJI integration

This section describes additional TVU Anywhere applications, including:

• Enabling TVU Anywhere for use with DJI drones.
• Using the TVU Token feature.
• Pairing the TVU Anywhere app with a registered receiver using the TVU One QR code menu

Enabling TVU Anywhere for use with supported DJI drones

TVU Anywhere app (version 6.2.4.291 or later) supports the transmission of videos from a DJI drone. This section introduces the methods for connection, disconnection, and registration. If you have any questions, contact TVU Support at +1.650.440.4812.

The new TVU Anywhere Theme provides an overview of the DJI Drone support.

ATTENTION: DJI account registration is required when using a DJI drone in China.

DJI account registration and bound are required when using a DJI Drone in China. Failure to do so will result in the Drone’s video being unable to work with the TVU Anywhere app. You can go to the DJI official China website to register your DJI account using your phone number (do not use your e-mail address) as shown in the “DJI registration example (China).” The account information will be used when the device is active and will bind the DJI device to the TVU Anywhere app.

Supported DJI drone models and TVU Anywhere platforms

TVU Anywhere platforms:

• Hardware: iPhone 7 and above
• Software: iOS 10 and above

Supported DJI Drone (iOS based on DJI SDK 4.16.2):

• Mavic Pro
• Mavic Air 2
• Inspire1

Supported DJI Drone (Android, based on DJI SDK v5.14.0):

• DJI Mini 4 pro
• DJI Mini 3 Pro
• DJI Mini 3

Note: TVU Anywhere is not compatible with drone controller models that have an embedded display.

Using TVU Anywhere with a DJI drone

To use the TVU Anywhere app with the supported DJI drone, complete the following steps:

1. Download and install the latest version of TVU Anywhere app to your phone.
2. Turn on the DJI drone and drone controller.

Note: You may test the drone and controller with the DJI Go app.

3. Connect the USB cable to the iPhone and drone controller. Then, launch the TVU Anywhere app.
4. Enable the DJI device in the TVU Anywhere app.

Note: Video will automatically switch from the drone to the TVU Anywhere app once enabled. If the screen on the TVU Anywhere app does not display, make sure your DJI device is enabled in the TVU Anywhere app.

5. If you are operating the DJI drone in China, verify that the DJI account is activated and bound. Click Sign in DJI and enter the account password for binding and activating, as shown below.

The Binding and application activation states will display as “Bound” and “Activated” if the operation succeeds, as shown below.

Using the Partyline capability feature

The Producer Partyline capability feature integrates with TVU Anywhere app version 9.0.42 and later. Partyline provides video conferencing capabilities between multiple participants or remote participants in a live production. By using the TVU Anywhere app, all participants (or talent personnel) can video conference with each other.

A production initiator sends the TVU Anywhere app user a web link in the field to pair their device to the Partyline session. The Participants can see a return feed on the main screen indicating what is being broadcast.

The Partyline capability feature uses Real Time Interactive Layer (RTIL) technology to provide video conferencing capabilities for remote live production. For more information, refer to the TVU Producer Partyline Quick Start User Guide.

Step 1 – Download and install the TVU Anywhere app onto your iOS smart mobile device

The TVU Anywhere app is available free of charge from the App store. To download and register the TVU Anywhere app, complete the following steps:

1. From your mobile device, go to the App Store and enter TVU Anywhere Pro in the search field. Download and install the iOS TVU Anywhere Version 9.0.43 and later to your smartphone or laptop.
2. Go to your Applications folder and launch the TVU Anywhere app.

3. Press the double arrows to open the feature bar.
4. Press the Information icon.

5. Locate and write down your device PID displayed in the pop-up window.

6. Contact TVU Support to complete your registration. You will need to provide the following information:

• The device PID
• The receiver(s) name and PID

7. After the PID is successfully registered, you are now ready to begin streaming.

On Mac OS

Download and install the TVU Anywhere app version 9.0.0b111 or later to your Mac OS device.

Download and install the TVU Anywhere app onto your Android device

The TVU Anywhere app is available free of charge from the Google Play Store. To download and register the TVU Anywhere app, complete the following steps:

1. From your mobile device, click the Google Play icon and enter TVU Anywhere in the search field. Then, download and install the TVU Anywhere app version 9.0.42 and later on your smartphone.
2. Go to your Applications folder and launch the TVU Anywhere app. Note that the TVU Anywhere app icon will not denote “Pro.”

3. Press the double arrows to open the feature bar.
4. Press the Info icon.

5. Locate and write down your device PID displayed in the pop-up window.

6. Contact TVU Support to complete your registration. You will need to provide the following information:

• The device PID
• The receiver(s) name and PID

7. After the PID is successfully registered, you are now ready to begin streaming.

Step 2 – Create or Participate in the party

The Partyline feature allows users to join or create a Partyline session.

Note: You will be prompted to sign in with your user credentials to create a new party. Anyone can join a party without signing in.

Create a Party

To create a new a party:

1. Press the Partyline icon.

2. Press the Create New Party button and log in to Partyline with your user credentials.

Participate using the TVU Anywhere app

The remote participant can now see this user interface on the TVU Anywhere app and can engage in a video conference with all other remote participants on the Partyline.

1. Click the switch button To reverse the front and rear camera views on your cell phone.
2. Click the camera ON to enable participants to see you. Click the camera OFF if you prefer not to be seen.
3. Click the Microphone button to control the On and Off function of the microphone. When you click the Microphone button to Off, you are active and participants cannot hear you.
4. Horizontally scroll the screen to view more participants.
5. PIP mode – Click PGM or a participant’s source to enlarge their window. The enlarged picture and your picture displays in PIP mode. Click the screen again to exit PIP mode.

Appendix A – TVU Token feature overview

Pairing your device via the Token feature

Before TVU Anywhere can go Live, it must first be paired with one or more receiving devices. These pairings can be created on a self-service basis by utilizing the Token feature.

A Token comes in a numeric or QR code generated by your TVU system administrator and provided to you. Entering this Token code will automatically pair your device with the appropriate TVU output receivers.

Important information about device settings

When using the TVU Anywhere app, set your device to the “Do not disturb” mode.

Important: Setting your device to the “Do not disturb” mode while you are using TVU Anywhere will keep your TVU Anywhere app from closing in the event you receive an incoming call.

Accepting a Token using the TVU Anywhere app

To accept a Token using the TVU Anywhere app, complete the following steps:

1. Obtain the Token code from your administrator.

2. To Scan or manually enter the Token code, open your TVU Anywhere app. Then, click the Scan icon in the receiver bar.

Note: There is a limit of 50 devices that can be used for each token QR code. You can accept the Token code using two methods. You may either scan a printed or displayed QR code, or enter the numeric token code manually. The manual method is highly recommended.

3. The Scan window displays. Enter the phone number and introduction information in the fields at the top of the screen. This step is optional but highly recommended. Press Next.

The scan window opens.

4. Continue with “Scan the Token QR code” or “Manually enter the Token code.”

Scan the Token QR code

To scan your Token code, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Scan icon in the function bar. Then, press the green Scan icon at the bottom of the Scan window.
2. Align the Token QR code inside of the green frame. The app reads the QR code. A ‘Success’ pop-up displays.

3. Your system administrator must approve your code before you can go Live.
4. To go live, click the Live icon in the function bar. Press the red Live button in the right panel if you use the new theme.

Manually enter the Token code

To manually enter the Token code, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Scan icon in the function bar. Then, select the Enter 123 icon.
2. Enter the phone number and introduction information in the fields at the top of the screen. This step is optional but highly recommended. Press Next.

3. Enter the Token code in the license field and click Apply. A ‘Success’ pop-up displays.
4. Your system administrator must approve your code before you can go Live.
5. To go live, click the Live icon in the function bar. Press the red Live button in the right panel if you are using the new theme.
6. The red Live indicator displays when live.

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This TVU server software user guide for Linux provides information on setup, basic operations, advanced operations, and configuration for the TVU server models VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650. Use Linux v7.9 for Models VS3100, VS3200, and VS3250.

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that only Models VS3500 and VS3550 hardware be upgraded to the v8.4 software build (v2-v7), and that VS3600 and VS3650 hardware (v1-v7) be upgraded to the v8.4 software build.

Note: The VS3500/VS3550 (v1) hardware is not supported.

Introduction, setup, and base operation

The Linux v8.4 TVU Receiver landing page has links to Web Control, Network Setup, File Browser, Migration, Service Control, Port testing, and to check for the latest updates.

For server hardware setup, refer to the  “TVU Hardware User Guide – Linux,” models VS3100, VS3200, VS3250, VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650 – Linux” as appropriate.

What’s new in v8.4

Applicable Receiver/Transceiver support: VS3500 v2, v3, v4 v5, and v7 VS3600 v1, v2, v3, v4, v5, v6, and v7.

Main Changes in v8.4:

• The TVU Web Control interface now supports Chinese and English languages
• Users can add a local Image Overlay onto an IP Stream Output without interrupting the video feed.
• Data card slot error rate and line quality information can be viewed by hovering over the histogram on the data transmission monitor panel.
• Added the RTIL-VoIP No Audio Mix Mode. It is a specialized communication setting designed to solve “Audio Feedback” and “Echo” loops in complex multi-camera REMI (Remote Integration Model) productions.
• The Web interface’s top panel displays a digital clock reflecting the user’s time zone setting.
• The File Browser now displays the device name
• Added the ability to delete paired devices via Tokens from the Web User Interface.
• Added an NDI Discovery server feature designed to solve the common missing signal in complex IP production environments.

Before you begin

TVU Networks recommends assigning a static IP address to the server to maintain the network configuration. All the incoming ports referred to in “Appendix A, Network and firewall configuration” are configurable. Please contact TVU Networks Customer Support if you wish to use a configuration other than the one specified in this documentation.

Before using the software, complete the procedures to set up the TVU server. To assist with the setup procedures, refer to the “TVU Hardware User Guide – Linux”

TVU Server user interface

To power on the TVU server, press the power button on the front panel.

Note: At boot-up, the TVU Receiver landing page displays.

Use the TVU Receiver landing page links to access:

• Web Control – TVU Receiver Web UI.
• Network Setup – Network and DNS setup.
• File Browser – Recorded files and Profile settings.
• Migration – Receiver configuration restoration.
• Port Test – Network diagnostics for inbound/outbound ports and NTP status.
• Service Control – Enable FTP Service, SSH Service, Media Server, and Agent Service on the receiver.
• Check for Updates (BETA) – Displays the transceiver’s OS version and enables users to check for and install updates.

Note: For detailed information about the Port Test tool, refer to Appendix B, “Network diagnostics – Port Test tool.” For detailed information about Service Control, refer to “Service Control featrures.”

Logging in to the TVU server user interface

1. Open a Web browser window and enter:

http://external_IP_Address:8288
(Where External_IP_Address is your server’s static IP address)

2. The TVU Receiver landing page will display.

Logging in to the TVU server user interface remotely

To log in to the TVU server user interface remotely, have your server’s static IP address available and complete the following steps:

Note: TVU recommends using Google Chrome as your browser.

1. Open a Web browser window and enter:

http://external_IP_Address:8288
(Where External_IP_Address is your server’s static IP address)

2. The TVU Receiver landing page will display.

TVU Linux Receiver Network Settings

The following instructions describe how to access the Network Setup page, navigate to the Receiver web interface, and return to the Receiver landing page.

Refer to the “TVU Server Hardware User Guide, Models VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650 – Linux v8.4” for hardware setup and configuration instructions.

To open the Network Setup screen:

1. Click Network Setup on the TVU Receiver landing page. The Receiver Web Control login page displays.
2. Enter the following information:

User ID: tvu
Password: Enter the last 8 digits of the PID using all caps.

3. Click Login.
4. The TVU Network Setup window will display.

5. To return to the TVU Receiver landing page, click the TVU Logo in the top left corner of the interface.

6. To open the TVU Receiver web interface page, click Web Control in the top right navigation panel and select a receiver.

7. The TVU Receiver web interface will display.

8. To return to the TVU Receiver landing page, click the TVU Logo in the top left corner of the interface.

Command Center Web interface features

The TVU server can also use the TVU Command Center Web interface, which provides a cloud-based centralized management and control solution for all TVU devices and services. For detailed information about TVU Command Center, refer to the “TVU Command Center Set up and User Guide.“

Changing the receiver user password

Note: TVU Networks strongly recommends changing the default password of all devices. Default passwords represent a security risk and should not be used in any situation where devices may be reached remotely.

1. To change your receiver user password, click the User Preference icon and select Change Password.

2. Enter the required field information in the Change Password pop-up window and click Update password.

TVU Web user interface overview

The TVU Linux v8.4 software has two primary user interface modes, Live and Record, along with Log, Transcription, and Audio mapping. These operational modes can be accessed by clicking the Live and Record tabs at the top left of the Data transmission monitoring panel.

Live viewing mode

Refer to the following image for the TVU server Live viewing mode controls and functions.

Sources panel

The Sources panel is on the user interface’s left side, as shown below.

The Sources panel menu displays TVU Pack, TVUGrid, Local SDI, TVU Anywhere, External sources, and RTIL in their expandable panels, alphabetically.

An operator can choose which source types to display in the sources panel. Locate your source type and click the Up or Down arrows to expand or collapse a source type category. Source types can also be viewed by thumbnail or in a list after they are expanded.

Sources within each category can also be arranged alphabetically or dynamically by clicking the sort icon.

The Sources panel also includes the following controls and functions:

The source thumbnails will display using one of the following status indicators:

The following thumbnail indicates the video source is Offline.

The following thumbnail indicates that the remote source is powered and connected, but no video input is detected.

The following thumbnail indicates when a source is online and live video is detected.

The following thumbnail indicates that the video is a generic external source. Other external sources are SMPTE, YouTube, or SRT, with identifying thumbnail icons.

(A) Source video feed thumbnail: When a video or live source is selected, the thumbnail is framed with a red box around the thumbnail image. This thumbnail with a red frame indicates a selected video or live source.

(B) Source information: Mouse over the thumbnail to display the source information. For example, when a transmitter is online, the transmitter’s name will be displayed underlined below the thumbnail. Click the underlined transmitter name to display its physical location and GPS data.

(C) Search bar: Allows the operator to search for available input sources by name.

(D) IFB indicator (VoIP predecessor): The Interruptible Feedback (IFB) feature used in older model transmitters allows your news operations center to speak directly to a TVU transmitter in the field. The IFB option includes a mixer/preamp. The mixer has a USB port for connecting to your server and an XLR and 1/4 in. port for plugging in a microphone.

IFB: To turn on IFB, click “IFB” below the thumbnail. When IFB is on, the background color turns red, as shown below.

To turn off IFB, click “IFB” below the thumbnail. When IFB is off, the background color turns green, as shown below.

VoIP indicator: The VoIP function provides a two-way, higher-quality communication than IFB. The VoIP function automatically enables when a live transmission is started. When enabled, the VoIP background color turns from green to flashing red to solid red. VoIP must be disabled by pressing the button manually.

The VoIP/IFB status also displays in the diagnostics “Status” panel on the left side of the interface.

Additionally, if a TVU transmitter has a VoIP or IFB function, both IFB and VoIP will automatically become enabled when going live.

Refer to the “Advanced configuration” section for IFB and VoIP indicator status details.

(E) View by thumbnail or list: The thumbnail and list features allow the operator to view and select sources in the source panel by graphic thumbnail or list.

Note: The source type heading must be expanded using the Up arrow before this feature can be enabled.

(F) Live/Stop button: The Live/Stop button allows the operator to stop or restart a live transmission from a selected source.

An operator can select and display any source by type. Click the following Types drop-down menu below the “Search” bar.

An operator can also choose source types to display by their status by clicking the Status drop-down menu below the “Search” bar.

In addition, an operator can choose an external source. Generic External, SMPTE, YouTube, Zixi, and SRT are available as external source selections. These source types are accessed from the “+” menu.

(F) Live/Stop button: The Live/Stop button allows the operator to stop or restart a live transmission from a selected source.

Video preview panel

The video preview panel shows the live video output state or the offline state screens. The preview panel has audio control capability. When a video is live, the operator can mute or unmute the audio for the live video by clicking the speaker icon in the bottom-left corner of the preview screen.

Note: The audio button only affects the audio output to your Web browser. It does not affect the SDI output to your server.

When a source is live, the video preview displays in the preview window, and the red stop button displays. To stop the transmission, click the red Stop button.

When a source is not live, the video preview displays the following TVU slate, and the green Live button displays.

Data transmission monitor panel

The data transmission monitor panel is located below the preview panel.

The data transmission monitor panel includes the following Live tab controls and functions:

(A) Data transmission monitor panel: The Live tab displays the current number of data connections and their status. The connection status appears as green, red, yellow, or gray.

(B) Check box: A check box and status bar are associated with each card. The check box enables or disables a data connection. If unchecked, it will not be used to pass data. If the box is checked (default), the connection will be used to pass data.

(C) Monitor histogram: Displays status, throughput, and the IP address of each modem.

(D) Connection mode and connection strength indicator: The connection mode is displayed next to the connection strength, indicated with three bars.

(E) Configuration menu: Provides access to the user configuration of the selected TVU pack.

(F) Reset: Provides a full-power reset for a modem. This feature is used when the modem can no longer connect or is experiencing a problem. Click the Reset icon to force the modem to power cycle and reset.

(G) Connection name and status: Individual readout panels show each active card’s carrier name (when available). The slot number of each data card is indicated to the left of the carrier name. To retrieve a data card’s IP address, mouse over that data card’s name. You can enter your preferred name if a name is automatically provided and displayed as <name>. However, this will reset upon reboot.

The color indicators displayed within the carrier name panel indicate the following status:

• Red: Not connected or dialing
• Green: Connected and passing traffic
• Yellow: Connected but not passing traffic
• Gray: Disconnected or unplugged

(H) Scale: The Scale drop-down menu lets the operator set the histogram scale. When the scale changes, it will affect all the histograms displayed. Selection settings are 1.2 Mbps, 2.4 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 30 Mbps, 50 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 120 Mbps, 150 Mbps, 180 Mbps, 200 Mbps, and 240 Mbps.

(I) Mode selection and indicator lights: The currently selected mode displays as a green-lighted tab. The modes that can be chosen are:

• Live: The Live mode is the primary interface used during a live transmission. When this tab is selected, the status of each data card’s network connection will be displayed.
• Record: The Record mode displays the store-and-forward interface for previewing, downloading, and managing TVU Transmitter’s stored footage and files transferred via Auto Sync. Files transferred via FTP can also be accessed via this interface. For more information, refer to “Working with recorded content.”
• Transcription: The Transcription tab opens the Transcriber panel. If this feature is enabled, video transcriptions will be displayed here.
• Log: The Log tab displays usage information for Operation, SCTE, and Network Connection.
• Audio Mapping: The Audio Mapping tab displays the original and output channel mapping. It allows users to select and change the number of output channels in the SDI Output Settings.

Settings panel – Control

The settings panel controls are located below.

The control settings panel includes the following controls and functions:

(A) Bitrate control: The TVU server has a smart VBR scaling system. The unit automatically adjusts the bitrate to output the best-quality picture based on the desired latency. To effectively use the smart VBR scaling system, set your desired latency and the maximum bitrate you want to use. The bitrate setting for 4K streaming is now supported up to 25 Mbps.

(B) Delay control: To configure the live shot latency, adjust the slider or enter a value manually in the input box and press Save.

This value is always stable and will not change unless manually adjusted during transmission. Delays as low as 0.5 seconds should be routinely achievable in good bandwidth conditions. There is a relationship between lower delay and the amount of bandwidth consumed for error correction, so higher delays of 4 to 10 seconds are recommended for non-latency-sensitive transmissions.

(C) Adaptive delay control (dynamic/fixed) for Grid only: Controls the dynamic buffering feature of Grid. When set to dynamic mode (recommended), the server automatically increases the stream buffer to ensure stable transmission. This selection maximizes stream stability, but at the potential cost of increasing the delay/latency. The fixed mode will lock the Grid stream to a specific delay but allow errors if the setting is too aggressive. We recommend using dynamic mode for normal operations. When fixed mode is enabled, the operator should pay extra attention to stream stability with their current settings.

(D) VBR/CBR: The TVU server has a smart VBR scaling system.

Refer to Advanced operations for more information.

(E) Preset selection menu (operational): Click the Select drop-down menu to view User’s 1 and 2 presets.

• User 1 & User 2: These are user-definable presets. To program these, users right-click the preset they would like to define. Users can then name the preset, change the bitrate, manually set latency, or check Set Current to save the current latency setting to that preset. Press Apply to program once finished.

Status panel – diagnostics

Many indicators are arranged vertically in the Status panel to help an operator make quality and troubleshooting decisions. Information such as error rate and line quality is displayed, and a quality histogram depicts the total transmission encoding bitrate over a period. The histogram’s scale can be changed by selecting a different display option from the drop-down menu. The status of the transmitter’s batteries is also displayed.

The Status panel diagnostics are located as shown below.

The Status panel includes the following controls and functions:

(A) Input and output formats: “Input” displays the transmitter’s video input format. “Output” displays the server output setting.

Note: The server output format follows the input format when the Input Match feature within Feature Control is enabled.

The TVU Pack input and server output should match. The server software is not intended to convert or adjust the resolution. In the event of a mismatch, the server will attempt a format conversion, which may result in a loss of video quality and the removal of closed captions from the transmission.

(B) IFB status: The IFB status and the IFB Signal display. The IFB signal has a strength meter that indicates the input level.

(C) VoIP status: The VoIP Signal has a strength meter that depicts the input level.

(D) Refresh button: If the video displays as a black screen or pixelates heavily and does not recover automatically within 15 seconds, click the Refresh button to reset the video stream.

(E) Select button: The Select button opens the preset selection “user” drop-down menu.

(F) Eco-Preview: The Economy Preview Timer Setting feature allows the operator to set the preview mode timer (in minutes). The operator can also set the Preview mode to remain, allowing manual exit.

Note: Refer to the “Advanced configuration” section for more information.

(G) Edit timer: Use the Edit time button to edit the Economy Preview setting.

(H) Audio level light display: The audio bars allow users to monitor their audio levels visually. This displays decibels relative to the server’s full-scale (dBFS) audio input level.

(I) Quality histogram/Quality link: The quality histogram below the Quality link displays a 5-minute aggregate histogram of the live transmission.

Click the Quality link to access the post-live histogram. The post-live histogram allows users to recall a transmission’s histogram and display it as a Web-based graph. The operator can review the post-live histogram and the overall performance of that transmission over a specific period.

Post-live histogram features: Users can view a transmission from a specific date and monitor the entire live transmission in a “Post-Live histogram.” The automatic refresh interval can be set to a desired duration, and users can search for a specific transmitter by entering its PID.

Post-Live histogram – Date selections

Post-Live histogram – PID search field

Advanced features

The location of the system settings drop-down menu is shown below.

Click the Settings icon in the top-right corner of the receiver user interface to open the drop-down menu and select from the available features.

The Settings menu provides easy access from the WebR to the Network setup, File Browser, and Remote File Storage pages without returning to the TVU Receiver landing page.

The Remote File Storage feature opens a new pop-up window that displays upload preferences and the upload record list. You can access settings for Auto Sync, file downloading, and progressive downloads in the Upload Preferences panel. Click the Settings icon in the top-right panel to open the FTP destination management window and add or delete a destination.

Choose a system setting from the Settings drop-down menu. The controls and functions in this menu are as follows:

• General
  • Time Zone
  • Custom NTP Service
  • Set Media Device
  • Talkback
  • VoIP Start with Live
  • Prompt a Warning When Stopping a Live Transmission
  • Content Contribution
  • Progressive Download
  • Default Delay and Bitrate
  • External source
  • NDI Discovery
  • Switch Live on Hold to Standby
  • Image Overlay for IP Stream Output
  • Background Mode
  • Custom background logo
• Network setup
• File browser
• Remote File Storage
  • Upload Preferences panel: File Downloading, Progressive Download, Auto Sync, and Destination Management configuration
  • Destination Management Settings:
  • Upload Record panel (list)
  • Settings – Profile settings
  • Settings – Change password
• Feature Control
• Grid Encoder
• Transcriber
• SDI Output setting
  • 3G SDI format settings
• Passthrough Streaming
• Vision Tag (optional feature)
• Auto Record (optional feature)
• IP Stream out
  • Encoders 1 – 6 setting
  • Audio mapping
  • Profile Management
• Video Feedback
  • Resolution and Bitrate
  • Name of RVF for the Live receiver
  • Encoder of RVF for the Live Receiver
  • Name of RVF for the Local SDI
  • Encoder of RVF for the Local SDI
• Live Encoder
• Auto Download
• Live Encoder Support
• Locate All
• Set Location
• IP and Port Mapping
• VLAN Setting
• Token Service
• Restart Service
• Vision tag (optional feature)
• Auto Record (optional feature)

Note: Refer to the “Advanced configuration” section for more information about settings selections.

TVU Feature Alert

Click the Bell icon to view new TVU Feature messages.

Advanced operations

TVU Linux server transmission – Going Live

Taking your transmission live involves selecting a source, starting a live session with a video source, setting the correct bitrate and delay, and tuning your shot.

Selecting a source

To select a source from the Web Receiver UI, complete the following steps:

1. In the source panel, expand the source type, select thumbnail view, and click on the desired live source thumbnail.

2. After a source is selected, a red box will frame the thumbnail image.

Note: Selecting a transmitter that has a video thumbnail (live source), will start a live session.

The source thumbnails will display using one of the following status indicators:

The following thumbnail indicates the video source is Offline.

The following thumbnail indicates that the remote source is powered and connected, but no video input is detected.

The following thumbnail indicates when a source is online and live video is detected.

The following thumbnail indicates that the video is a generic external source. Other external sources include SMPTE2022, YouTube, NDI, and SRT, each with an identifying thumbnail icon.

3. If the live source was previously activated and then stopped, the thumbnail will continue to display, framed in red. To take the source live again, click the Live button.

Taking a shot live

To take the shot live, complete the following steps:

1. Click the thumbnail in the source panel to start a live session with a source that is not already framed in red.
2. Click the Live button to start a live session, with the source framed in a red box.
3. Set the bitrate, delay, and VBR/CBR settings.

Setting the variable bitrate (VBR) and delay

The two primary controls that affect the quality and latency of a live shot are the bitrate and delay sliders in the Settings control panel.

In the Settings > General pop-up window, users can change the default buffer size from the 2-second default to 0.25 – 0.5 seconds for very stable networks. Other delay selections are available from 1 second up to 3.5 seconds.

To set or edit the bitrate and delay, complete the following steps:

1. Delay: To configure the live shot latency, adjust the slider, manually enter a value in the input box, and click Apply.

This value is always stable and will not change unless manually adjusted during transmission. Delays as low as 0.5 seconds should be routinely achievable in good bandwidth conditions. There is a relationship between lower delay and the amount of bandwidth consumed for error correction, so higher delays of 4 to 10 seconds are recommended for non-latency-sensitive transmissions.

2. Bitrate: Use the slider to select a value, or enter it manually into the input box, and click Apply.

A higher value will increase the pack’s encoding quality and transmission throughput (subject to available bandwidth) up to a maximum of 10 Mbps. Bitrates above 5 Mbps should not be required except for fast or high-motion sports videos.

Note: Changes to the bitrate slider can be made during a live transmission without interrupting the shot. Adjusting the Delay setting during a live transmission will interrupt the video while the stream rebuffers.

3. Click Settings and select General. Scroll down to the Default Delay and Bitrate Setting panel. The Default Delay and Bitrate Settings display. The slider must be green “enabled” as shown.

Selecting VBR vs. CBR

The TVU system uses the SmartVBR™ adaptive encoding technology to maximize the reliability of the live transmission. The encoder will detect the bandwidth available and adjust the encoding bitrate to the maximum value set on the slider. If the SmartVBR detects a drop in available bandwidth, the encoding resolution will decrease to keep the video stable and smooth.

Variable bitrate (VBR) mode

VBR is the default setting and should be used under most circumstances. Click the VBR drop-down menu above the bitrate slider to select or change the setting.

Constant bitrate (CBR) mode

In some circumstances, turning off the VBR logic and forcing the transmission to CBR mode may be desirable. The encoding will be locked to the configured bitrate in CBR mode regardless of available bandwidth. The most common application for this setting is with IP satellite systems with fixed bandwidth.

Tuning a shot

In a live interactive environment with ample bandwidth, normal operation would combine a high bitrate with a low delay for smooth, stable transmission. If the bandwidth is constrained and the transmission is not stable at the configured settings, the operator has two primary controls to affect the transmission:

• Increase the delay of the transmission. An increase in delay reduces the error-correction overhead required for stability. A reduction in overhead frees up more available bandwidth for video quality. The delay can be increased from 0.5-second steps up to 10 seconds.
• A stepped increase of 0.5 seconds up to a maximum setting of a 10-second delay should be attempted.
• Suppose the nature of the transmission is especially delay sensitive, or the conditions are very challenging. In that case, bitrate reductions should be performed in steps of approximately 500 Kbps until stability is achieved.

Combining these two controls should allow the operator to routinely and reliably manage video streams from challenging environments.

Note: When transmitting a very low movement or still setting, the pack will adjust and use less data until movement is reintroduced. This is normal behavior.

The Eco Preview – Timer setting feature

The Economy Preview (Eco Preview) saves data usage by reducing the transmission rate to 500 Kbps while in preview mode. The transmission will revert to the previously set bitrate upon expiration or cancellation of the Eco Preview timer.

The Economy Preview button allows the operator to automatically set the Eco Preview mode timer (in minutes) to exit the Preview mode. The operator can also set the Eco Preview mode to remain active, and manually exit it.

Note: To display the Eco Preview button, a TVU transmitter must be selected from the source menu.

To set up the Economy Preview Timer feature, complete the following steps:

1. In the server information pane, click the Eco Preview button.

The Economy Preview – Timer Setting dialog displays.

2. Select the appropriate radio button, enter the desired Timer value in minutes, or click the Manual setting button.
3. Click Save or Cancel. Click the X to exit the dialog. After exiting the dialog, the Eco-Preview button changes to Exit-Preview.

When Eco-Preview is enabled, the preview panel displays a red “Economy Preview” overlay.

Note: The Preview message is overlaid on the SDI output to warn operators that the mode is active.

4. To exit the preview, click the Exit-Preview button.

GPS Pack locator

The transmitter’s name will be underlined underneath its thumbnail image when it is online.

1. Click the underlined name of the transmitter to display its GPS data.

2. To locate all online transmitters, click the Settings drop-down menu and select Locate All.

The GPS location pop-up displays.

Use your mouse to hover over the location pin to display the TVU Packs’ PID.

GPS Pack recorded content tracking

Additionally, the path is recorded as the transmitter moves to another location. The TVU location pop-up dialog displays the path to help identify recorded content by location.

To view the recorded content tracking map, click the Record tab in the data transmission monitor panel first, then click the name of the transmitter thumbnail.

Mouse over a section of the tracked path, and a thumbnail image of the recorded content at that location displays.

Note: If there is no real-time GPS data for a TVU transmitter, cache GPS data will be used for that TVU transmitter and the location pin displays red.

IFB indicator feature

The Interruptible Feedback (IFB) feature (used with early-model transmitters) allows your news operations center to speak directly to a TVU transmitter in the field without requiring telephone contact. The IFB option includes a mixer/preamp. The mixer has a USB port for connecting to your server, an XLR, and 1/4-inch ports for plugging in a microphone.

On the TVU transmitter, connect a standard pair of headphones to the 3.5 mm audio jack.

To use the IFB feature, click the IFB indicator until it turns red. The IFB on/off status is also indicated in the “Status” panel on the right side of the interface. Additionally, if a TVU transmitter has an IFB function, the IFB is automatically enabled when the transmitter goes live. Once the live transmission is stopped, the IFB function is turned off.

The five indicator colors displayed in “IFB indicators” are defined as follows:

• Red: The IFB function is in use.
• Green: The IFB function is available but not in use.
• Dark Green: Either the transmitter is live with another server or using the IFB function with another server.
• Gray: The IFB Function is not available for this transmitter.

VoIP indicator feature

VoIP indicator: The VoIP function provides a two-way, higher-quality communication than IFB. Click the VoIP indicator in the live preview to use VoIP. When enabled, the VoIP background color turns from green to flashing red to solid red. VoIP is automatically enabled when starting a live transmission and disabled manually by pressing the button.

Note: For VS3500/VS3550 hardware models, an external audio box is required to support XLR audio input/output.

Note: The VoIP/IFB status also displays in the diagnostics “Status” panel on the right side of the interface.

Additionally, if a TVU transmitter has a VoIP or IFB function, both IFB and VoIP will automatically become enabled when going live.

Source setting feature

The source Setting feature allows users to change the Source Name, URL, Validate, or Delete a source from the sources panel. Click the Setting indicator under the source thumbnail to open the Edit source pop-up window.

Advanced Inverse StatMux technology – ISX

ISX is an advanced version of TVU Networks’ Inverse StatMux technology. With superior forward error correction technology, ISX also has a higher throughput than the standard Inverse StatMux under the same conditions. Additionally, with ISX, file transfers are 2x to 4x faster than with standard Inverse StatMux. This solution enables TVU transmitters to deliver resilient, HD, professional broadcast-quality pictures in even the most challenging wireless environments.

Once ISX has been installed on a TVU transmitter, “(ISX)” will appear at the end of the PID Name when you mouse over the source thumbnail, as shown in “ISX location” below.

TVU Grid source

Expand the TVU Grid list by clicking the double arrows to view the available Grid sources.

Adding an external source

To add an external source to the server Web UI, complete the following steps:

1. Click the plus + icon next to the Status drop-down menu. The external source pop-up window displays.
2. Select an external source from the pop-up window to be added. The four supported formats are:

• Generic External Source
• SMPTE2022 Source
• YouTube Source
• SRT Source
• NDI Source
• Zixi Source

3. A pop-up window displays for each external selection. Refer to “Video stream URL format and examples” for more information. Enter the appropriate information as follows:

Note: Click the URL menu to auto search for a NDI source.

4. Name the source and click Add. A thumbnail icon of the added source will display as a selection in the source menu.

Working with data cards

The data transmission monitor panel has two tabs, Live and Record, as shown below.

In the Live tab, the checkbox for each data connection status bar enables or disables that connection. The box is enabled (checked) by default.

1. Click the checkbox to select and use the data connection. If the box is unchecked, the card will not pass data.

Note: When a data card is installed, the carrier name along with the slot number displays next to the checkbox.

2. To change the scale of the modem histogram, click the bottom right button to display the selection menu. Then, click to select a desired maximum value.

Note: Changing the value will affect all modem histograms.

3. To retrieve the IP address of a data card, mouse over the name of the data card field.

4. If there appears to be no name associated with the card, you can enter your name, which is displayed as <Name>.

Note: The name change will reset itself upon a reboot.

The color indicators displayed within the carrier name panel indicate the following status:

• Red: Not connected, but dialing
• Green: Connected and passing traffic
• Yellow: Connected, but not passing traffic
• Gray: Disconnected or unplugged

5. Hover over the Histogram to see the speed, Rtt, and Incoming loss.

Manual modem configuration

To manually configure a transmitter modem, complete the following steps:

1. In the source panel, click the desired source thumbnail. When selected, the source is framed with a red box.

2. To configure the modem, click the Gear icon above the source histogram.

3. The Gear Icon opens the pack’s advanced configuration menu. Tap the Modem icon.

4. The Modems panel is displayed.
5. The Roaming for all Modems and Roaming for this Modem boxes are checked by default.
6. Perform the desired configuration settings.

7. To save your configuration changes, click Apply.

Manual carrier selection when roaming

To manually select which carrier a modem will roam on, complete the following steps:

1. The Roaming for all Modems and Roaming for this Modem boxes are checked by default.
2. Click the Manual radio button at the bottom of the Modems panel.
3. Click the Scan button. The roaming modem will automatically generate a list of available carriers.
4. Click to select a desired Carrier from the Carrier list, then click Apply to confirm your selection.

Advanced configuration and settings

This topic explains how to access and apply advanced configuration and settings.

TVU Linux server settings

The Settings drop-down menu displays default and enabled feature configuration settings selections:

Settings – General panel

Click the Settings drop-down menu, and click General to access the General panel.

• Set the Time Zone.
• Enable Custom NTP Service.
• Set Media Device, i.e., Microphone and Speaker. No Audio mix option.
• Use the Talkback feature for (IFB) one-way, or (VoIP) for two-way communication.
• Enable VoIP Start with Live.
• Enable the Prompt a Warning when Stopping a Live Transmission feature.
• Content Contribution option.
• Select a Progressive Download automatic file format conversion.
• Enable and set a Default Delay and Bitrate.
• Choose an External Source buffer size (Network dependent).
• NDI Discovery server support feature.
• Choose a Video Feedback resolution and bitrate.
• Enable the Switch Live on Hold to Standby feature.
• Image Overlay for IP Stream Output.
• Change the Background to dark or light mode or enable a Custom Background Logo.

General – Time Zone Setting

The Time Zone feature allows users to set the appropriate UTC zone for their location.

To set the UTC zone for your location:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Scroll to Time Zone Setting.

3. Select the appropriate UTC from the drop-down menu. Then, click Apply.

General – Custom NTP Service

For details about enabling NTP Custom Service, refer to “Network diagnostics and port testing” and “Adding a custom NTP service.”

General – Set Media Device

The Set Media Device function is used for VoIP/IFB. In the case of a dual-output server, multiple microphone devices and speakers might be available in the system. The Set Media settings allow the operator to assign a device to a specific server. In addition, users can select the No Audio Mix checkbox to make the audio channels independent.

To open the Set Media Device panel:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Scroll down to Set Media Device.

3. Make your Microphone and Speaker selections from the drop-down menus.
4. Click the No Audio Mix checkbox. If you want to make the audio channels completely independent, click Apply.

Note: Make sure the No Audio Mix feature is also enabled on the transmitter for this to take effect.

General – Talkback

To choose either one-way (IFB) or two-way VoIP communication:

1. Scroll down the General panel to Talkback and select from the drop-down menu.

Note: if the transmitter accepts IFB only, then the Talkback connection would still be IFB in this mode.

2. Users can add a VoIP name in the Name field for easy identification. The name would be reflected on the Pack.

General – VoIP Start with Live

Enable the VoIP Start with Live feature to stream audio and video during live broadcasts. For setup information, refer to “How to set up IFB and VoIP on a TVU receiver.”

To enable this feature:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Scroll down the General panel to VoIP Start with Live.
3. Enable the VoIP Start with Live slider.

General – Warning Prompt when Stopping Live

To enable a notification when stopping a live transmission:
Enable the Prompt a Warning When Stopping a Live Transmission slider.

General – Content Contribution

The Content Contribution feature allows users to contribute content to Producer or Channel, etc., without the Grid feature. It allows contributing one copy of the video only vs. Grid’s multi-destination design.

To use the Content Contribution feature:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Scroll down to Content Contribution, and then enable the slider.

General – Progressive Download

If the TVU server is available, a TVU transmitter can automatically trigger the immediate upload of a high-resolution mirror image of a clip from its SSD to the TVU server by pressing the camcorder’s record button. The Progressive Download format is selected in the Progressive Download Auto convert to drop-down menu. The TVU server will display the download process.

To use the Progressive Download Auto convert to feature:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Scroll down to Progressive Download.

3. Click the Auto convert to drop-down menu to select from three conversion options for the mirror image.
4. When finished, click Apply.

General – Default Delay and Bitrate

Enabling the slider allows users to adjust the delay and bitrate settings.

To set the default delay and bitrate settings:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Enable the Default Delay and Bitrate sliders. Click and drag the Delay and Bitrate bars to the desired settings, then click Apply.

3. For information about delay and bitrate settings, refer to Advanced operations “Setting the variable bitrate (VBR) and delay.”

General – External Source

The External Source panel allows users to select a decoding buffer size for their external source.

To select a decoding buffer size:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Scroll to External Source, click the drop-down menu, and select a Buffer size for your external source.

General – NDI Discovery

In v8.4, the NDI Discovery service searches for and identifies an NDI source in the WAN.

To enable the NDI Discovery feature:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Scroll down to the NDI Discovery panel and enable the slider.

3. When you add an NDI source and click the ndi:// field pull-down arrow. The discovery process is activated when “searching” appears.

General – Switch Live on Hold to Standby

Users can enable the “Switch Live on Hold to Standby” feature. If a live TVU Pack session is interrupted at the source by either powering down the source or loss of video, the TVU Transceiver will keep the session active until the source returns.

The switch to standby timer will release the session after a user-defined interval, making the receiver available for other transmission sources.

To enable the Switch Live on Hold to Standby feature:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Scroll down to the Switch Live on Hold to Standby panel and enable the slider.
3. Make a Timer selection from the drop-down menu, then click Apply.

General – Logo Overlay for IP Stream Output

This feature allows you to select a local image file (PNG or JPG) and overlay it on a specific IP Output stream (SRT, RTMP, or RTSP).

To use this feature on a v8.4 unit:

1. Access the Web GUI: Log in to your VS3600/Transceiver.
2. Click Settings > General, then enable the Image Overlay for IP Stream Out feature.
3. Go to Settings > IP Stream Out: In the Output section, click +Add, and then select your desired stream (e.g., “SRT Output 1”)
4. Click the Logo only support png format checkbox.
5. Click the image preview box (shown below with the TVU logo) to browse and upload a logo.
6. Use the X and Y offset fields to position the logo to your preferred corner, then click Apply.
7. The overlay will appear instantly on the IP stream without interrupting the video feed.

General – Background mode

The Background mode feature allows users to change the user interface background to Dark or Light mode.

To change the background mode:

1. Click Settings and select General.
2. Scroll down to Background Mode, make your selection, and click Apply.

General – Custom Background logo

The Custom background logo feature enables users to display their custom logo in the preview window.

To add a custom background logo:

1. Scroll down to the bottom of the General panel.
2. Enable the Custom Background Logo slider.

3. Click the Plus “+” box to add a logo (in PNG format only), and then click Apply.

Settings – Network Setup

The Network Setup window displays the Basic Network IP and port mapping settings and contains the following configurable panels and controls:

(A) Network settings
(B) DNS settings
(C) Web control tab
(D) Systems setting menu – Restart service, Restart system, Update firmware, and Shut down.

To open the Network Setup window:

1. Click Settings and select Network Setup.

2. The TVU Network Setup window displays.

For IPv6 configuration support:

1. Enter the IPv6 IP, IPv6 Mask, and IPv6 Gateway.
2. Click Apply.
3. Click Web Control to return to the Receiver Web interface.

Settings – File Browser

The File Browser feature allows users to access downloaded content from the local storage directory. The details of this feature are explained in more detail in “Accessing downloaded files from the local storage directory.”

To access the File browser feature:

1. Click Settings and select File Browser.

2. You may also access the File Browser from the TVU Receiver landing page.

Settings – Remote File Storage

Click Settings and select Remote File Storage to open the Upload Preferences and Destination Management functions. Use the Remote File Storage to push downloaded files to external FTP servers. The details of this feature are further explained in “Remote File Storage service.”

Settings – Feature Control

Many features in the Feature Control menu must be enabled before they can be used.

To access the Feature Control menu:

1. To open the Feature Control settings dialog, click Settings and select Feature Control.

2. The Feature Control menu will display.

3. Click the slider to the right to enable a feature. Click the slider to the left to disable a feature.
4. Click the Apply and Restart Later or Apply and Restart Now button to apply the server software changes.

Feature Control settings are as follows. These features may be enabled or disabled in the Feature Control dialog:

• Auto Download: Enable this feature to automatically download a live session after it ends.
• Auto Live Resume: This feature will automatically resume the last live source if the server shuts down.
• Auto Record: When enabled, live server transmissions are recorded to local storage.
• Auto Sync: Auto Sync is a high-speed file transfer feature that automatically pushes the files from the transmitter to the server using ISX.
  • There are two Auto Sync methods you can use to send files to the TVU server automatically:
    • You can perform Auto Sync by inserting a USB stick into the transmitter.
    • You can use the TVU transmitter’s wireless hotspot feature to transfer files directly to it for upload.
• Booking Service: The Booking service enables an operator to preset a specific time for a source to go live.
• Connectivity: Enable the Connectivity feature to switch the service region from the Device Config service. Generally, it will be used by Chinese users or by those using a private deployment.
• External Source Receiving: This feature allows the operator to connect to external video sources, including YouTube, through an IP address or URL.
• Global Grid: Enables pairing with Global Grid sources.
• IP Streaming Output: The live video transmission is encoded into an IP format and can be sent to six different remote locations. Users can convert a video’s aspect ratio from 4:3 to 16:9 using the Stretch to fill option to fill the entire area, or the Lock Aspect Ratio option, which adds black bars to the 4:3 video.
• Input match: The server SDI output will be converted to match the source input resolution setting.
• Live Encoder Support: The Live Encoder support controls one function.
  • Enabling the operation of the Command Center Share function when used in conjunction with a social media account.
• Local SDI: The operator can view SDI input as a local source.
• Remote Commentator feature: This feature is necessary when using the TVU receiver with TVU Remote Commentator.
• TVU Transcriber: TVU Transcriber is a real-time speech-to-text transcribing service. For detailed information, refer to the TVU Transcriber Feature Guide.
• Remote File Storage: Use the Remote File Storage to push downloaded files to external FTP servers.
• SDI to IP: Enables an SDI input for IP streaming output.
• TVU G-Link: The TVU G-Link software feature is an Internet-based, licensed solution for point-to-point live transmission, providing an affordable way to share live video between two locations. Enabling the G-Link software feature allows a receiver to transmit video to and from another G-Link receiver (point-to-point) for bidirectional transmission. The TVU G-Link software feature is added to the existing VS3100, VS3200, VS3500, and VS3600 server Web interface and is accessed and enabled in the Feature Control menu.. Refer to the TVU G-Link Software Quick Start User Guide for detailed information.
• TVUGrid Encoder: Enable the encoding of a TVU pack or local SDI stream to Grid.
• TVUGrid Receiving: This feature is necessary to receive a G-Link transmission from an encoder.
• TVUMe Receiving: TVUMe allows news organizations to connect with video content providers and freelancers worldwide to exchange live and recorded content.
• TVUPack Receiving: Enable TVUPack Receiving to allow the encoding of the pack stream or local SDI stream to Grid.
• Time Lock: The Time Lock feature enables multiple TVU One’s to synchronize with other receivers at the same set latency.
• Token service: Use the Token service feature to create a new Token, set a Token, and check Token information.
• User Upgrade: Enable the on/off switch in feature control.
• VLAN Setting: The VLAN Setting feature allows users to set up a VLAN client and server.
• Video Feedback: Enables remote video feedback by encoding content on the server and sending it to field equipment for remote monitoring. Users can choose various resolutions and bitrates for return video feeds up to 1080p, 720p, 2 Mbps. The Video Feedback setting allows users to set the buffer for ingesting external sources as low as 0.25s under a very stable network.
• Vision Tag: Used to enable/disable live MediaMind AI facial and location recognition.
• Web File Support: Enables ENPS integration functions.
• VoIP Start with Live: Enable this feature to stream audio and video during live broadcasts.
• Default Delay and Bitrate Setting: Enables users to adjust these settings.
• Restart Service: The Restart Service feature can now be accessed in the Settings drop-down menu to reset the WebR after enabling or disabling features.
• Set Location: Select Global and China connectivity settings for your remote location by enabling the Auto detection slider in the Set Location pop-up window. Caution: Enter China only if your receiver location is in China.
• Time Zone Setting: The Time Zone feature allows users to set the appropriate UTC time zone.
• Service Control: Select Service Control from the receiver landing page to enable FTP, SSH, and Media Server.

Settings – Grid Encoder

The Grid Encoder feature enables encoding a TVU Pack or local stream to TVU Grid. This feature must be enabled in the Feature Control window before it can be used.

To encode a pack or local stream to TVU Grid:

1. Click the Settings menu and select Grid Encoder.

2. The Grid Encoder window will display.

3. Click the Source drop-down menu to select the source type you want available on output 1.

You can choose from a TVU Pack, TVU Pack and External, or select None to disable output 1.

Note: Output 2 will always use the SDI input as its source.

4. Select a Codec from the Codec drop-down menu.

5. Close the window when finished.

Settings – SDI Output Setting

SDI settings can be configured for single or dual-output servers.

To choose an SDI Output Setting:

1. Click Settings and select SDI Output Setting.

2. The SDI Output Setting window will display.
3. Enable the On slider.

Note: The following figure shows the standard configuration of the output ports on a dual channel receiver.

Refer to “Dual output server configurations.”

SDI Output settings:

• Output Format: Use the Output format drop-down menu to select a resolution for your video output.
• 3G-SDI formats: Supports 3G SMPTE level A and SMPTE level B card formats.
• Last Frame: Select Logo from the Last Frame drop-down to output the TVU slate screen. Select Last Frame to repeat the last frame or select Black for no image.
• Last Frame lasts for N seconds: Enter a value for the “Last Frame” selection to display.
• Audio Channels: Use the Audio Channels drop-down to select 2, 8, or 16 audio channels.
• Output -12 db audio while standing by (checkbox): Click the check box to enable a -12 db audio output along with the TVU slate. When the box is unchecked, the -12 db audio output is disabled, and only the TVU slate is enabled.
• Stay on last frame during transmission interruption (checkbox): Click this checkbox to enable the “Last Frame” and “Last Frame to last for N seconds” settings in the event of a transmission interruption.

Note: In the event of any changes made to the SDI Output setting dialog, you are prompted to restart the server for settings to take effect.

Dual-output server configurations

With a dual-server configuration, an operator can access each server by completing the following steps:

1. Click the server PID drop-down menu and select a server from the list.

2. The login screen opens. Log in to the Receiver Web Control user interface.

Settings – Passthrough Streaming

The Passthrough Streaming feature allows high-quality CBR video from the TVU Pack to be transmitted to the receiver and converted to IP without transcoding. Note that this feature needs to be specially authorized on the receiver, and an extra charge may apply.

1. Click Settings and select Passthrough Streaming.
2. Select the SRT or UDP protocol.

3. Select the Mode and click Save and Start.

Settings – Transcriber

TVU Transcriber uses AI technology to convert speech into text from a live audio input source. This text will be output as closed captions and as a text file, and will be sent to your SDI or IP output stream for monitoring purposes.

The Feature Management menu allows an operator to enable the TVU Transcriber option. Refer to the “TVU Transcriber Feature guide” for detailed information about setup and usage.

Settings – Auto Record

The Auto record feature lets users record live transmissions from the server to local storage.

The Auto Record feature must be enabled in Feature Control before it can be selected.

To enable the Auto Record feature:

1. Click Settings and select Feature Control.

2. The Feature Control settings menu will display.
3. Scroll down to Auto Record.
4. Slide the Auto Record switch to the right until it turns green. Click Apply and Restart Service, then close the window.

5. Click Confirm to restart the service.
6. To ensure Auto download is enabled, click Settings. The Auto download displays as a Feature selection.

To use the Auto Record feature:

1. Click Settings and select Auto Record.

2. The Auto Record window will open.
3. Select a Profile from the drop-down menu.
4. To generate metadata files for your recordings, enable the Record Metadata slider, enter the Title, Description, and click Apply.

Settings – Auto Download

To enable the Auto Download feature:

1. Click Settings and select Feature Control.

2. The Feature Control settings menu will display.
3. Slide the Auto Download switch to the right until it turns green. Click Apply and Restart Service, then close the window.

4. Click Confirm to restart the service.
5. To ensure Auto download is enabled, click Settings. The Auto download displays as a selection. Click Auto download.

6. The Auto Download pop-up will display.

7. Enable Auto Download and close the pop-up window.

Settings – IP Stream Out

The optional IP Stream Out feature allows users to take a live TVU transmission and easily output it to a third-party file storage folder, or website, such as YouTube. The live video transmission is encoded and can be sent to a maximum of nine different remote locations (Formats are: File, RTMP(s) HLS, HLS Push, UDP, RTSP, SRT, Zixi, and NDI). In addition, the user can add their logo to the IP streaming output. A maximum of six output selections can be configured simultaneously.

Note: The default is one encoder to purchase additional encoders, contact TVU Sales.

1. If the IP Stream Out feature is enabled, click the Settings drop-down menu and select IP Stream Out.

2. The IP Stream Out window will display.

When an Encoder is enabled, the IP Streaming Output options display the following features and functions:

(A) Images selection
(B) Profile- Supports 4K IP stream output
(C) Source Video stream output menu
(D) + Add output menu
(E) Follow Receiver Live/Stop – Output follows the receiver’s live/stop progress during IP streaming. Check the box to enable.
(F) IP output URL field
(G) Profile and Image Management links
(H) Audio encoding bitrate
(I) Video bitrate
(J) Frame rate
(K) Resolution

3. In the IP Stream Out window, select a Profile from the Profile drop-down menu and click the Start button to start an output.
4. To add a new output, click +Add, then make a selection from the drop-down menu and enter the output URL. Click the Delete button to remove an existing Output URL field from the list.
5. Click the Profile Management gear to open the Profile window. A user can Delete or Edit an existing preset profile from the list or +Add and save a custom profile setting.

6. To add and save a new Profile setting, click +Add. The IP Streaming Out “Add” profile window displays with the following settings:

(A) Profile name
(B) Video Encoder settings: Bitrate, Resolution, and Fill.
(C) Advanced CBR settings.
(D) Audio Encoder settings: Bitrate and Codec
(E) Advanced Channel settings: Stereo and Sample Rate
(F) Custom Audio Mapping checkbox

7. Enter a profile name, select your profile settings, and then click Save.
8. Your new profile is displayed in the Profile drop-down menu as a selection. To edit a profile, click the Profile Management > Edit icon. Make the desired changes and click Save.

Convert aspect ratio in IP Stream Out feature

• There are two options: The Stretch to fill option, which fills the entire area, or the Lock Aspect Ratio option, which adds black bars to the 4:3 video.

To convert an IP Stream Out profile’s aspect ratio from 4:3 video to 16:9:

1. Click the Settings (gear icon) and select IP stream Out.
2. Click the Profile Management gear icon to open the Profile window.
3. Locate the desired Profile Name and click Edit in the operations column.
4. Select the Stretch to Fill or Lock Aspect Ratio radio button, then click Save.

Video Encoder Resolution: Custom width and Height and Rotation features

Users can select the custom width and height feature in the Resolution menu and choose an appropriate rotation from the Rotation drop-down menu.

After selecting Custom Width and Height in the Resolution menu, the Rotation menu will appear below your selection.

Video stream URL format and examples

The IP Stream Output menu includes selections for FILE, RTMP(S), HLS, HLS Push, UDP, RTSP video stream formats, Zixi, SRT, and NDI IP output URLs.

FILE – To Access and record a file using the File Browser Web Interface:

1. In the IP Stream window Output section, click +Add and select FILE from the drop-down menu.
2. In the FILE field, enter the filename.3.ts.
   For example, input “filename.3.ts” as shown below.

The file is displayed in the File Browser data file root directory. To view the directory:

1. Click Settings and select File Browser from the menu.
2. Select a *.ts file from the data file directory. Click the download icon to download the file.

RTMP(S) – The RTMP(S) streaming protocol allows you to stream live securely by encrypting the stream between the encoder and the CDN. To use secure live streaming with RTMPS, the CDN location you’re streaming to must support it.

If a CDN provides a stream key:

1. In the IP Stream window, click +Add and select RTMP(S) from the drop-down menu.
2. In the RTMP(S) field, add the stream key after the URL with a forward slash.

Example: rtmps://1.10378966.fme.ustream.tv/ustreamVideo/10378966:VHgEzINxjh07XTTVt6iIXKQlY3aTMPEI

HLS Push – Enter the destination URL address instead of the host-based URL.

HLS – HLS files (.m3u8 index and .ts clips) are provided in the Web Browser root directory in the nginx > File folder > target File folder.

To output an HLS file:

1. In the IP Stream window, click +Add and select HLS from the drop-down menu.
2. In the HLS field, enter the file name you want to use.

For example, you can access and play this m3u8 file through the URL “http://IP Address/filename.m3u8” using VLC or with other compatible players. The example below shows a file playing with a Chrome plug-in.

The HLS files can also be renamed through the File Browser Web interface by completing the following steps:

1. Click Settings > File Browser > nginx > File folder and navigate to the target folder. Select one file in the folder, then click the pen icon in the top-right corner, as shown below.

The Rename pop-up window opens.

Note: You can also choose the file and press F2 on your keyboard as a shortcut.

2. Enter a new name for the file and click Rename.

Note: If a file cannot be renamed, please check if it is being used by some process.

RTSP – If a CDN provides a stream key:

1. In the IP Stream window Output section, click +Add and select RTSP from the drop-down menu.
2. In the RTSP field, add the stream key after the URL with a forward slash.

Example: rtsp://1.10378966.fme.ustream.tv/ustreamVideo/10378966:VHgEzINxjh07XTTVt6iIXKQlY3aTMPEI

UDP – “IP” and “port” belong to the receiving destination.

1. In the IP Stream window Output section, click +Add and select UDP from the drop-down menu.
2. In the UDP field, add the IP and port.
   Example: udp://IP:Port

ZIXI – The ZIXI streaming protocol allows you to stream live securely by encrypting the stream between the encoder and the CDN. To use secure live streaming with ZIXI, the CDN location you’re streaming to must support it.

If a CDN provides a stream key:

1. In the IP Stream window Output section, click +Add and select ZIXI from the drop-down menu.
2. For ZIXI support in IP Streaming Output, the syntax is: zixi://{Broadcaster_IP}:{Broadcaster_Port}/{Channel_Name}?delay={delay_milliseconds}&bitrate={bitrate_kbps}&pwd={password}.

The last 3 parameters in the URL are optional. Default is: 1000, 10000 and empty.

3. In the ZIXI field, add the IP and port.

Example: zixi://198.51.100.0:2088

SRT – “IP” and “port” belong to the receiving destination.

1. In the IP Stream window Output section, click +Add and select SRT from the drop-down menu.
2. In the SRT field, add the IP and port.
   Example: srt://192.168.1.2.:5000

Image Overlay for IP Stream Output

and overlay it on a specific IP Output stream (SRT, RTMP, or RTSP).

To use this feature on a v8.4 unit:

1. Access the Web GUI: Log in to your VS3600/Transceiver.
2. Click Settings > General, then enable the Image Overlay for IP Stream Output feature.
3. Go to Settings > IP Stream Out: In the Output section, click +Add, then select your desired stream (e.g., “SRT”) from the drop-down menu.
4. Click Image Management and add an image (png format only).
5. Click the Images drop-down menu and select an image.

6. Click the image in the preview box and drag it into position.

Settings – Live Encoder Support

The Live Encoder controls one function. Enabling the operation of the Command Center Share function when used in conjunction with a social media account.

Settings – Video Feedback

The Video Feedback feature enables users to set the resolution and bitrate, enter the RVF name for the live receiver and local SDI, and enable the RVF for both.

1. Click Settings and select Video Feedback.

2. The Video Feedback window opens.

3. Enter the applicable names and enable the appropriate sliders.

Settings – Locate All

The Locate All feature displays the location of all live TVU Packs and their PIDs using GPS.

To view pack positions:

1. Click Settings and select Locate All.

2. The GPS location window opens.

3. Hover over the location pin with your mouse to display the TVU pack PID.

Notes:

• In order to improve the location accuracy, make sure the TVU pack is connected to a WiFi card.
• If there is no real-time GPS data for a TVU transmitter, cached GPS data will be used for that TVU transmitter and the location pin displays red.

Settings – Set Location

The Set Location feature allows users to select Global and China connectivity settings for their remote location.

Caution: Select China only if your receiver location is in China.

Complete the following steps to set the location:

Note: This information is used for Grid mapping functions.

1. To set the server’s location, click Settings and select Set location.

2. The Set Location window will display.

3. Enter the address in the Location field or enable the Auto Detection slider.

Settings – IP and Port mapping

Note: For more information about port forwarding refer to the latest TVU Port-forwarding guidelines document.

To access the IP and Port Mapping feature:

1. Click Settings and select IP and Port Mapping.

2. The IP and Port Mapping will display.

3. Enter the External and Local IP addresses in the appropriate IP and Port Mapping fields.
4. Click Apply and close the window.

Settings – VLAN Setting

The VLAN tunnel feature enables you to establish a virtual network between the TVU One in the field and a receiver or VLAN Server to a VLAN client in the studio and all other devices connected to these two devices.

How to enable VLAN server

To enable VLAN server:

1. Click Settings and select VLAN Setting.

2. The VLAN Setting window will display.

3. Select the VLAN Server radio button. In the VLAN Interface line, click the Select Interface drop-down menu and select an unoccupied Ethernet port.

Note: There are usually 2 to 4 Ethernet ports on the back of the server. Ensure the port you select is unoccupied.

The VLAN server address is preassigned to the selected open port and is not yet enabled.

IMPORTANT: Before you enable the VLAN server, note that your receiver will become a router server and all other devices connected to the same network are assigned a VLAN IP address.

4. Click Connect. An Alert message displays with a prompt to confirm the action.

5. Click OK to enable the VLAN server. The selected port will display (VLAN), and “In Service” will display in green.

6. To add your TVU One to the Router Client List in the VLAN Setting window, go to the TVU One hotspot page and navigate to the router configuration page. Enter the VLAN server port and IP information.
7. To stop the interface, click Stop Interface.

Settings – Token Service

To pair a pack transmission with a receiver, source owners can create and send a Token that grants access to their source via the Token Service feature.

To create and set a token:

1. Click Settings, then select Token Service.

2. The Token Service window will display.
3. Enter the Receiver name.
4. Enter the Receiver PID and click Get IP.
5. Enter the Receiver Time Span.
6. Enter the Transmitter PID.
7. The remaining fields are optional.
8. Click the Create button.

9. The Token link appears as a link and QR code. Click Save as or Copy, then email the link to the recipient.

10. Click the Set a Token tab.

11. Click Set Token.

Self-service token management

Token Service is also accessible by clicking Settings > Token Service in the TVU Command Center User Interface. The TVU Anywhere app integrates with the Token feature, allowing an operator to perform unlimited automatic server pairing without the intervention of TVU Support. Using the Token Service feature requires activation of a token license from TVU Support.

TVU Networks recommends using the updated self-service pairing method in the Command Center interface to create and manage tokens. Refer to the latest “TVU Anywhere Token Quick Start User Guide” and “TVU Grid Token Quick Start User Guide” for detailed instructions.

Settings – Restart Service

The Restart Service feature can now be accessed from the Settings menu. This feature resets the Receiver user interface when features are enabled or disabled in the Feature Control window.

To use the Restart Service feature:

1. Click Settings and select Restart Service.

2. The Restart Service Alert window will display.

3. Select Confirm to restart the service.

TVU Partyline feature integration with TVU receivers

The Linux v7.7 and above TVU receiver officially supports the TVU Partyline product.

A TVU transceiver can receive a stream directly from Partyline and output to SDI. The SDI input source on the transceiver can be used to send a return video stream to Partyline. For more information, refer to the “TVU Partyline Quick Start User Guide.”

Vision Tag settings

The Vision Tag feature allows an operator to configure visual feature detection and to identify landmarks and celebrities. This feature can also be configured to detect human faces and improper or indecent content in the image details. Refer to the “TVU Transcriber Feature guide” for detailed information.

Service Control features

The Service Control link on the TVU Receiver landing page allows users to enable FTP service, SSH service, Media Server, and Agent Service.

To access these services:

1. Log in to the TVU Receiver landing page, then click the Service Control link, and then log in to Receiver Web Control.

The Service Control page will display.

To enable FTP Service:

1. Click the FTP Service tab, move the slider to the right until it turns green, then click Confirm.
2. Click the back arrow to return to the TVU Receiver landing page.

To enable SSH Service:

1. Click the SSH Service tab, move the slider to the right until it turns green, then click Confirm.
2. Click the back arrow to return to the Receiver landing page.

To enable Media Server:

1. Click the Media Server tab, move the slider to the right until it turns green, then click Confirm.
2. Click the back arrow to return to the Receiver landing page.

The Agent Service feature installs Agent software to allow the receiver to act as an Agent device.

To enable Agent Service:

1. Click the Agent Service tab.
2. Click Install.

Working with recorded content

This chapter explains file-based workflows.

Data transmission panel – Live and record mode tabs

The Live and Record tabs are located on the top left of the data transmission panel.

The data transmission panel Live and Record tabs control different modes of operation:

(A) Live mode: The Live tab is the primary interface used during a Live transmission. When the Live tab is selected, the Bitrate, Delay, and Operational Mode buttons display. In addition, the status of each data card’s network connection is displayed in the data card panel.

(B) Record mode: The Record tab displays selectable recorded files by date. By clicking a date. Users can preview, download, and manage the TVU Transmitter’s stored footage.

Record mode operations

The Record tab displays recorded content timelines and file management operations. This panel is shown in the following image.

Record mode

The Record tab allows users to preview, download, and manage the TVU Transmitter’s stored footage, including any files transferred via the Auto Sync function. Files transferred using FTP can also be accessed from this interface.

Recorded content panel

The recorded content panel has the following controls and functions:

(A) Recorded content timeline: The timeline displays clips initiated by date.

(B) Number of clips indicator: The green-circled numbers next to the date indicate the number of clips available. Refer to the recorded content timeline as shown below.

(C) Clip thumbnails: Thumbnails of selected clips from the recorded clip timeline will display below the timeline. The start time for the clip is also displayed below the thumbnail. The currently selected clip is outlined in blue.

(D) When you highlight a thumbnail, its start and end times appear in the left column below the “Download All” button.

(E) Clip extraction timeline: A thumbnail of an extracted clip displays and can be edited in the clip extraction timeline.

(F) Clip scrub bar: Thumbnails by a frame of a selected clip can be marked by sliding the white beginning and ending markers on the green clip scrub bar shown below.

After a clip is scrubbed, the operator can preview it by pressing the Preview button, which initiates a live transmission of the clip.

To transfer the clip, click the Download button. The file download is displayed in the file management panel. The download status displays in the Download tab records list during the download.

File management panel

The file management panel has the following file management controls and functions:

(A) File management panel: The file management panel provides the controls to view, delete, download, and export stored data.

(B) Download tab: The download tab displays clips downloaded from a TVU transmitter. Once a clip has been downloaded, the stored data can be viewed, deleted, or exported using the playout and control functions within the file management panel.

Note: A file may be played before the transfer operation completes.

(C) FTP tab: The FTP tab displays files uploaded from an FTP client. Once a clip is uploaded, the stored data can be played or deleted.

(D) Record list: The record list in the download tab displays clips downloaded from the recorded content panel.

(E) Playout and download control: Once a clip has been 100% downloaded, the stored data can be viewed, deleted, downloaded, or exported using the playout and control functions.

Preview, mark, and download stored data

To preview, mark, and download a recorded transmission, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Record mode tab in the data transmission panel. The Recorded content panel displays.
2. If the TVU Pack is in Live mode, select Stop in the source panel’s top right corner. This will stop the live transmission and change the status to standby.
   
   The system is now ready to manage the stored data. The downloaded, stored data is paused if you need to return to live mode. The download process will resume when the live transmission is stopped again.
   
3. Review the recorded content timeline. Click to select the desired clip from the green numbered clip indicators.

4. Locate the green scrub bar (A) in the “Recorded content panel.” Slide the left start cursor to the start of the time selected (Mark in).
5. Slide the end cursor to the end of the time selected (Mark out). After a few moments, the system will generate thumbnails of the in and out points.

6. After the mark-in and mark-out points are completed, click the Download button.

7. Refer to the file management panel’s Download tab for the download status. The download status will display 100% upon completion.

File management – Pause, play, delete, and convert stored data

The File management panel Download tab displays a list of clips downloaded from the recorded content timeline. The File management panel allows an operator to pause, play, delete, and convert recorded content.

Pause a file download

Complete the following steps to pause and resume the download process of stored data:

1. Before the download completes, select the file and click the Stop button.

2. Click the Download button to resume downloading the file to your local drive.

Play a file

Complete the following steps to play stored data from the file management panel:

1. Select the file from the file list and click the Play button to play a file.

2. To stop the file from playing, click the Stop button.

Delete a file

Complete the following steps to delete stored data from the file management panel:

1. Select a file from the file list, then click the Delete button to delete it.

2. To delete all files in the file list, click the Delete All button.

Exporting a file

Complete the following steps to export stored content into the TS or MOV file format:

1. To export stored content, click the green arrows to open the export menu.

2. Click the TS drop-down menu and select an Export format.

3. Rename the file to be exported in the Save As field and click the Export button to download the transmitter’s video onto the server.

4. Wait for the “Completed” column export status to reach 100%. Wait for the export status of the “Completed” column to reach 100%, then the file transfer can be played out.

By default, the file is written to a local storage directory where the last characters are the unique PID of the TVU Pack. There will be one folder per paired pack on a server that pairs with multiple packs.

Accessing downloaded files from the local storage directory

To access the File browser feature from the Settings menu:

1. Click Settings and select File Browser.

2. You may also access the File Browser from the TVU Receiver landing page. Click File Browser in the list of links.

Complete the following steps to access your downloaded content:

1. To Log in to the File Browser, Enter the following:
   User ID: tvu
   Password: Enter the last 8-digits of the PID using all caps

The Root file directory displays.

2. Click the nginx folder, then the Server folder name.

3. Click the download folder to display the Packs’ unique PID folder(s).

4. Click the Packs’ PID folder to display the downloaded file(s).

5. Select the file(s) you want to download.

6. Click the Download icon in the upper right corner of the page. You can select and download multiple files at one time. The number of downloaded files is in a blue circle next to the download icon.

7. When finished, click close the window.

Remote File Storage service

The Remote File Storage service allows users to automatically copy downloaded files from the TVU server to an FTP or AWS server destination. Use the Remote File Storage window to enable the Auto Sync, Progressive Download, Auto File Downloading, and Auto Record features, and to manage FTP destinations.

Note: Linux v7.9 and higher supports the Samba (SMB) protocol. The LucidLink protocol is also supported for customers that have a LucidLink license.

The Remote File Storage window displays.

2. Click the Destination Management settings icon to configure your FTP file destinations.

Note: When adding an S3 type destination, AWS credentials are required to access this feature.

3. Click the Add button in the Destination Management panel.

4. The Add panel displays. Select a destination from the Type drop-down menu and enter the required information.

5. If you select AWS from the Type drop-down menu, enter your AWS S3 support information accordingly:

• Enter a Destination Name
• Enter an Access key ID
• Select your Region
• Select the ACL
• Select Type AWS
• Enter your Secret Access key
• Enter your Bucket

6. Click Save. Your AWS destination is now configured.

From this point onward, all downloaded content from TVU transmitters and content uploaded via the AutoSync feature will be copied to your selected destination.

Remote File Storage – Upload Preferences panel

The Remote File Storage window Upload Preferences panel includes the following features you can enable, edit, or disable.

Auto Sync feature

1. To edit the Auto Sync upload destination, click the edit icon.

2. Click the Upload Destination drop-down menu and click +Add.

3. Enter your new information in the Add panel and click Save.

File Downloading feature

1. To edit the File Downloading upload destination, click the edit icon.

2. Click the Upload Destination drop-down menu and click +Add.

3. Enter your new information in the Add panel and click Save.

Progressive Download feature

1. To edit the Progressive Download upload destination, click the edit icon.

2. Click the Upload Destination drop-down menu and click +Add.

3. Enter your new information in the Add panel and click Save.

Auto Record feature

1. To edit the Auto Record upload destination, click the edit icon.

2. Click the Upload Destination drop-down menu and click +Add.

3. Enter your new information in the Add panel and click Save.

Upload Record panel

The Upload Record panel will display a list of all uploads.

Appendix A – Network and firewall configuration

This section provides related support documentation for network and firewall configuration.

TVU Networks® recommends that you assign a static IP address to the TVU server to ensure the network configuration remains stable.

Contact TVU Networks support if you want to use a configuration other than the one specified in the this user guide.

The following configuration allows the transmitters and servers to link with each other and permit video transport automatically.

Complete the following steps to configure your TVU Pack router or firewall:

1. Allow TCP Outgoing traffic from the TVU server on port 3970.
2. Allow UDP Outgoing traffic from the TVU server on port 123.
3. Permit all TCP/UDP incoming traffic for port 8088 to the server.
4. Forward all traffic arriving on port 8088 of the external firewall interface of the IP address of the TVU server.

Recommended firewall configuration for remote control of the server from an iPad or smartphone

The TVU Pack hotspot feature allows remote configuration of the TVU Pack server settings from a smartphone. To enable this feature, permit all TCP incoming traffic for port 8288 to the receiving terminal; forward all traffic arriving on port 8288 of the external firewall interface to the IP address of the TVU Receiver. This port is configurable.

Bandwidth requirements

TVU Networks recommends a stable, low-latency connection with guaranteed bandwidth for best results. Allowances should be made for the bandwidth of incoming TVU transmitter transmissions based upon the following criteria:

• Each TVU server can utilize up to 20 Mbps of downstream bandwidth per live video feed.
• A minimum of 20 Mbps upstream bandwidth per TVU server is required for all features to function efficiently.

TVU server port-forwarding guidelines

TVU has developed a separate internal document for port-forwarding information. Please refer to the latest “TVU Server Port-Forwarding Guidelines” for Models VS3100, VS3200, VS3250, VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650. If you are a customer, contact TVU Support for detailed information.

Appendix B – Network Diagnostics and Port Testing

The TVU receiver running Linux v7.9 and later has an easy-to-use Network diagnostic tool called the Port Test tool. The Port Test tool allows a user to run diagnostic testing on all incoming and outgoing ports. NTP status can also be tested.

To use the Port Test tool, complete the following steps:

1. Click Port Test on the Receiver landing page.

The Receiver Web Control Login page displays.

2. To log in to the TVU server UI, enter the following:
   User ID: tvu
   Password: Enter the last 8 digits of the PID using all caps.
3. The Network Diagnostics page opens.

4. Fill in the mapped ports before testing the network.
5. Click the Get Ready button. The Alert message displays.

6. To begin the test, click Yes to confirm that the regular receiver services on the transceiver can stop.
7. Click Test or Test All from the Inbound and Outbound ports or NTP panels.
8. After testing is complete, click the Restart Transceiver After Test button.

Adding a custom NTP server

Users can add a custom NTP server or backup server using the Custom NTP Service. Users can also configure their TVU receiver as a private server when not connected to the internet.

To enable Custom NTP Service:

1. In the receiver web interface, click Settings > General.

2. Move the Custom NTP slider to the right until it turns green.

3. Enter the IP address/Domain name, and Port information for the server or backup server.

4. Click Apply and close the window.
5. Move the slider to the left to deactivate this feature and return to the default TVU setting.
6. To test your NTP status, click Port Test on the Receiver landing page and scroll to the bottom of the window.

7. Click Test in the NTP Status panel.

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Before you begin

Before you use your TVU RPS One encoder, refer to the latest TVU RPS One Model TM1100 Hardware Quick Start User Guide to set up the hardware and identify the devices you intend to use with the unit, including cameras, cables, power sources, modems, TVU services, and unit accessories.

The TVU RPS One encoder running The One/RPS One Software version 8.3 (Build 83128) or later uses the same hardware, which features two LCD console interfaces:

• The One single-channel transmitter
• TVU RPS One multi-channel encoder

Note: To switch from a One to an RPS One console, contact TVU Support at support@tvunetworks.com. Once authorized, switching consoles is performed automatically. A reboot is necessary.

Single and multi-camera connections

The encoder’s LCD screen can be operated using single or multi-channel inputs. For input connection configurations and “Multi-Channel connections and behaviors,” refer to the following figures.

The following camera combinations are supported:

HDMI only – Up to 4K p60

12G SDI In (1) only – Up to 4K p60

Up to 4 3G SDI In – Up to 1080 p60

About this guide

This software quick-start user guide provides information on performing basic configuration and operating the TVU RPS One encoder.

• Refer to the TVU RPS One Model TM1100 Hardware Quick Start User Guide to set up your hardware.

Turning on the RPS One

1. Press the power button, and the RPS One transmitter will begin to boot up.
2. The initial status screen will display.
3. The modems begin to connect automatically.

When no transmission feed is connected to the unit, “No video input” will display on the LCD touchscreen.

Note: you may be prompted to upgrade your firmware. If you choose to upgrade, click the notification at the top of the status screen. It may take up to 30 minutes to complete.

TVU RPS One encoder Live status screen functions

When SDI is connected, field transmission control is enabled.

(A) Transmission Status: The LCD touchscreen displays the RPS One’s current transmission status. When video input sources (SDI 1-4) are connected to the RPS One encoder, the touchscreen will display Standby until a channel is selected and taken “Live.”

(B) Data Card Status Monitor:
The status monitor displays the current number and status of all data cards connected to the RPS One. The status of data cards connected to the encoder will appear as green, red, orange, or black. Green status indicates that the data card is connected. Orange status indicates that the data card is attempting to dial. Red status indicates that the data card is not connected. Black status indicates that no card is present.

(C) Ethernet Connection: Displays the status of the Ethernet connection.

(D) Hotspot Connection: Displays the status of the hotspot connection.

(E) WiFi Connection: Displays the status of the WiFi connection.

(F) Latency Status: Displays the current latency of the transmission.

(G) Bit Rate Status: Displays the current Bit Rate (B/R).

(H) Receiver Name: Shows the receiver name to which the unit is transmitting.

(I) Audio Input Level Monitor: This monitor dynamically displays the unit’s audio input level (DBFS) with graphical colors.

(J) Battery Status: Indicates the battery’s status.

Going Live

To go live using the receiver with which you last went live:

1. Tap the Live button on the initial status screen to start the live transmission.

2. The RPS One unit will prompt you to slide the ‘Slide to go live’ button from left to right.

3. Once the button is engaged, the RPS One begins the live transmission using the last receiver with which you most recently went Live.

Selecting a receiver and going Live

To select a receiver, configure your settings, and go Live, complete the following steps:

1. Tap the Settings gear icon on the bottom right of the LCD touchscreen.

2. The new menu will display. The new menu allows users to reorder, remove, and add menu options to customize the menu order based on user habits.

Note: The Setting,WiFi, and Hotspot buttons can not be removed.

3. Tap the Setting button.

Note: To return to the previous screen, tap the Home button.

4. The Setting menu will display, tap the Receiver menu.

5. Select the receiver you want to go live with from the drop-down menu, then tap OK, then tap the Go Live button.
6. If you only want to select a receiver but do not want to go Live, tap the Home button at the bottom-right corner of the LCD touchscreen.

Note: When starting a live transmission from this menu, you will not be prompted to slide a button. The transmission will begin with a countdown.

Controlling multiple channels

1. Tap a channel, then the green Live button.

2. When a channel is live with a receiver, “PGM” appears next to the channel number in the top-left corner of the preview screen.
3. Press and hold the channel number preview to stop a Live transmission until the red Stop button displays.

4. When the live transmission is stopped, the LCD displays “Standby” in the top-left corner of the screen.
5. A message will be displayed if a live transmission fails after reboot.

Multi-channel operational modes

This section explains the RPS One operational modes and the expected behavior for each mode.

Users can select a multi-channel (group control) or single-channel (single mode) transmission on the touchscreen.

The RPS One displays the four connected SDI video input previews on the LCD touchscreen. It has two operational modes: single and group control. The RPS One default is group-control mode.

Multi-channel preview 1- 4 behavior

The video preview number displayed in the top-left corner of each video preview corresponds to the SDI video input channel.

• The Live source displays a red “PGM” next to the channel number on the top left of the video preview screen.
• When the source is in Preview mode, the video preview screen displays a green “PVW” next to the slot number in the top-left corner.
• Only the channel number will be displayed when a source is not in PVW or PGM mode.

• Tap a video preview to enter the group-control mode (default).
• Tap and hold a video preview for 3 seconds to control the channel independently. To control another channel and return to group-control mode, wait 20 seconds between selections, then press another preview.
• Tap the video preview, then the full-screen icon to enable the full-screen preview.

• Tap a PGM or PVW video preview, then the “>” in the right panel to display the Tally banner.

Starting and stopping a multi-channel transmission

1. The Live All button will display on the LCD touchscreen when all channels are detected.

2. Tap a live preview and the Stop All button on the LCD touchscreen to stop all live multi-channel transmissions.

Starting and stopping a single-channel transmission

To start a single-channel transmission:

1. Tap a video preview and press for two seconds.
2. Tap the Live button. You will notice that the selected channel number will be displayed on the “Live” button.

3. When the channel is transmitting, the preview window will be framed in red, and “PGM” will display in red next to the channel number.
4. To take another preview live, wait 20 seconds and repeat the process.

To stop a single-channel live transmission:

1. Tap, press, and hold the channel number preview.
2. Tap the red Stop button.

Full-screen preview

To enable single full-screen views from the touchscreen.

1. Select a channel and tap the full-screen icon.

2. To return to the multi-view display, tap the bottom-right icon.

RPS One configuration settings

This section describes the list of RPS One pack settings and explains how to locate and configure them.

1. Tap the Gear icon on the initial status page.

2. The main menu will be displayed. Tap the Setting button to open the configuration setting page.

Selecting an encoder option

The TVU RPS One has true dual encoding. It encodes the same content at a fixed bitrate in the background and records to local storage. Users can monitor the live-stream bitrate. A visual notification is displayed on the home screen if the selected transmission bitrate drops below the threshold.

The TVU RPS One model TM1100 supports onboard H.265/HEVC or H.264 encoding.

To select an encoding option:

1. Tap the Setting button on the main menu to open the Setting screen, then tap Encoder.

2. Select an input Source channel.

3. Tap Video to open the Video Encode menu.
4. Configure the Encoding and HDR/HLG settings.

HDR / HLG Explained

HDR (High Dynamic Range) increases contrast and color range, displaying brighter highlights and deeper shadows for more realistic images.

HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) is a type of HDR designed for broadcast; compatible with both HDR and standard displays without needing metadata, making it ideal for live production.

Using 8-bit with HDR/HLG often results in visible artifacts, especially in smooth gradients. For effective HDR, 10-bit or higher is strongly preferred.

The Disabled HDR/HLG option disables HDR/HLG decoding or 10-bit.

When the device is live with a low version receiver that does not support 10-bit, the following error message will be displayed.

Note: Your selection will highlight green. The RPS One must be in live mode before you can change selections.

Chroma Subsampling: 4:2:0 vs 4:2:2

Chroma subsampling reduces color information to save bandwidth while preserving image detail.

• 4:2:0 samples color at half the horizontal and vertical resolution; best for streaming or storage-efficient video with lower color fidelity.
• 4:2:2 samples color at full vertical resolution and half horizontal; preserves more color detail, preferred for professional editing or broadcast.

• H.265 Interview
• H.264 Normal
• H.265 Fast Motion

5. Tap the Back Arrow.
6. Tap Audio to open the Audio Encode menu.

Audio Codec descriptions:

Advanced Audio Coding (AAC)
AAC is a versatile audio compression format known for delivering high-quality sound with efficient file sizes.
AAC-LC (Low Complexity):
AAC-LC is a specific profile within the AAC format, optimized for lower computational complexity and broad compatibility. It offers excellent sound quality while being easier to decode, making it ideal for devices with limited processing power. AAC-LC is commonly used on platforms such as iTunes, YouTube, and digital radio.
AAC-HE (High Efficiency):
AAC-HE, also known as AAC+ or AAC Plus, is an extension of the AAC format designed for even greater compression efficiency. It utilizes more advanced encoding techniques to achieve higher compression ratios, reducing file sizes without significant loss of audio quality.
AAC-HE is particularly suited for low-bitrate applications such as streaming over limited bandwidth or storing audio on devices with constrained storage capacity
OPUS Audio Codec:
OPUS is a highly versatile and efficient audio codec designed for interactive, real-time audio applications like voice calls, video conferencing, and live streaming. It is widely adopted for delivering high-quality audio at low bitrates, making it perfect for modern communication and entertainment platforms.

7. Make your Audio Encode selections. The Audio Codec now includes an OPUS option alongside the two AAC profile options.

8. To return to the Encoder menu, tap the back Arrow.
9. To return to the Setting screen, tap the back Arrow again.

Delay management

To manage the second and sub-second Latency settings:

1. Tap the Setting button to open the Setting screen.

2. Tap Delay to configure the latency.

3. Tap a box and use the up and down buttons to set the delay.

4. Tap OK to confirm your settings. To return to the Setting screen, tap the back Arrow.

NPT Host

Users can view the NTP host status at the touchscreen display. The NTP Host IP address is configured in the Advanced settings Web UI panel.

VoIP & IFB

Users can configure VoIP and IFB for both single-channel and multiple-channel scenarios.

VoIP & IFB – Single-channel configuration

To configure VoIP and IFB settings for a single channel:

1. Tap the Setting button to open the Setting screen.

2. Tap VoIP & IFB to configure the settings.

3. The Setting / VoIP & IFB config will display.
4. Tap the down button, then tap Bluetooth.

5. Enable the slider.

6. The currently connected device will display a green checkmark when the bluetooth is enabled.

When you tap the currently connected device, it will disconnect, and one of the following messages will be displayed.
You must disable the slider before disconnecting the device.

7. To remove a device from the saved set, tap the “X”.

8. A confirmation to “Forget” the device will be displayed.

VoIP & IFB – Multiple-channel configuration

To configure VoIP and IFB settings for multiple channels:

1. Tap the Setting button to open the Setting screen.

2. Tap VoIP & IFB to configure the settings.

3. The Setting / VoIP & IFB config will display.
4. Tap the down Arrow to ensure that Bluetooth is enabled “On”.

5. Select a Transmitter to configure.

6. Select the Audio Setting from the menu.

7. Tap OK.

Data card monitoring

To monitor detailed encoder information along with Ethernet, hotspot, and WiFi connections:

1. Tap the Gear icon, then the Setting button to open the Setting screen, then tap Slot.
2. The data cards and their status display along with Ethernet, Hotspot, and WiFi indicators:

(A) Ethernet
(B) Hotspot
(C) WiFi connection
(D) Slot number

Slot speed

A user can view the speed of each slot in real-time. To view a slot speed:

1. Tap the “>” to view the real-time speed of a slot. The selected slot is framed in green.

2. The real-time speed of the slots is displayed.

3. To return to the slot screen, tap the “<” icon.
4. To return to the Setting screen, click the Back Arrow.

RPS One transmitter information (About)

To access the RPS One model number, Peer ID, software version, App version, the designated ISX or IS+ mode, and region:

1. Tap the Gear icon, then the Setting button to open the Setting screen.

2. Scroll down and tap About.

3. The Setting / About information window displays.

4. To return to the Setting screen, tap the Back Arrow.

Language selection

Users can choose English or Chinese.

To select a language:

1. Tap the Gear icon, then the Setting button to open the Setting screen.

2. Scroll down to tap the Language option. The default is English.

3. Select your location option using the up and down arrows.

4. To return to the Setting main menu, tap the back Arrow twice.

WiFi

The pack will automatically attempt to reconnect if the current WiFi connection disconnects.

When multiple WiFi adapters are connected, you can scan available slots for WiFi adapters and configure the WiFi login information on the Pack’s LCD screen or by using the RPS One WiFi setup and configuration panel. For detailed information, refer to “WiFi configuration and settings.”

To confirm the RPS One’s WiFi status:
The “W” icon at the bottom of the initial status screen will display green when WiFi is connected.

To configure WiFi:

1. Tap the Gear icon on the initial status screen to open the Setting screen, then tap the WiFi button.

2. If you don’t see the name, tap the Scan button to refresh the screen.
3. Tap the WiFi name you want to connect to.

4. The virtual keyboard will display.
5. Enter the Password and tap Done.

Hotspot

The Hotspot tab displays two QR codes. Users can scan the Hotspot QR code to join the packs’ internal Hotspot. Scanning the Configuration page QR code opens the WiFi Configuration page in a Web browser.

1. Tap the Settings (gear) icon on the LCD touchscreen.
2. Tap the Hotspot button.
3. Use your smart device to scan the Hotspot QR code to join the pack’s network.

4. Once the connection is established, scan the Configuration page QR code to open the web browser window.

5. For more information about the Hotspot feature and client connections, refer to “Configuring hotspot.”

Router

Users can enable the Router on the touchscreen. Once enabled, the Ethernet Host slider appears.

Note: This feature must be enabled by support before it can be used.

To enable the Router Feature:

1. Tap the Settings (gear) icon on the LCD touchscreen.

2. The Setting menu will display. Tap the Router button. By default, the router setting is off. Tap and move the router slider to the right until it turns green.

3. When the router setting is enabled, the following screen displays.

4. Select the Ethernet Port Mode. For Advanced Router configuration and Ethernet LAN/WAN settings, refer to “Router feature.”

Switch

The “Switch” mode is a Network switch feature. It’s visible on the pack LCD touchscreen is a quick-toggle shortcut for the VLAN Tunnel Switch feature.

While detailed IP networking is usually done via the Web GUI, the LCD screen allows the field operator to monitor or engage the tunnel status without opening a laptop.

To enable the Switch feature on the LCD touchscreen:

1. Tap the Gear icon on the initial status screen.

2. The Setting main menu will display. Tap the Switch button.

3. When enabled, only one device can be set as a DHCP server.

Note: Hotspot is only available when the RPS One is set as a DHCP server.

16-Channel Mono and Stereo encoding

The RPS One supports 16-channel Mono and Stereo Audio Encoding.

To configure 16 Mono and Stereo channels (default) on the Pack’s LCD touchscreen:

1. Tap the Settings (gear icon) before going Live. The main setting menu will be displayed.

2. Tap the Setting button > Encoder.
3. Tap Audio to display the Audio Channel. The 16-Ch default is set to Stereo.

4. Move the slider to Mono and tap OK.

5. Tap the back Arrow to verify the Audio Channel mono setting.

Source Switch

By selecting the Source Switch button, a user can enable the Source Switcher mode to switch between sources 1, 2, 3, and 4 from the touchscreen and output to a single receiver. Alternatively, users can control SDI Source Switching using a Keyboard or Web UI.

The v8.3 Source Switch introduces the ability to:

• Toggle focus: Switch between physical inputs (SDI 1-4 or HDMI) for monitoring or primary transmission.
• Mode Selection: Choose between Multi-Channel Mode (sending all 4 cameras) and Single Source Mode (prioritizing one camera for maximum bitrate/quality).
• Local Preview: Use the 3.5-inch pack LCD to “switch” through your inputs to verify signal integrity without an external monitor.

It is important not to confuse Source Switching (Video) with VLAN Switch Mode (Networking).

• Source Switch: Changes what video is being encoded (Input 1 vs. Input 2).
• VLAN Switch Mode: Changes how the data is routed (Layer 2 bridge for PTZ/CCU control).

The “Source Switch” capability is handled through two primary methods: the Physical Pack Interface (for quick field checks) and the Web GUI (for production routing).

To enable the Source Switch feature via Pack LCD:

1. Tap the Gear icon on the initial status screen.
2. The Setting main menu will display.

3. Scroll down the menu and tap the Source Switch button.

4. The Source Switch screen will be displayed.
5. Enable the Source Switcher slider.
6. Move the Add to Home Screen toggle to the right until it turns green to add the switch to the Home screen.
7. Select one receiver from the Receiver drop-down menu. The default receiver is the one you are currently live with.

Note: it is not possible to output each source to unique receivers in this mode.

5. Select an audio switch setting from the AFV menu.

9. This option determines the audio source for the SDI Source Switcher. Your menu selections are:

• Default – AFV: Audio follows the video, switching with it.
• Input 1: The audio always comes from Input 1, regardless of the selected SDI source.
• Input 2: The audio always comes from Input 2, regardless of the selected SDI source.
• Input 3: The audio always comes from Input 3, regardless of the selected SDI source.
• Input 4: The audio always comes from Input 4, regardless of the selected SDI source.

Note: When the device is live, the receiver settings cannot be modified and the audio cannot be locked to the source that has no video input.

Stream

Using the Stream tab, a user can remotely control the stream output destination of a receiver.

To enable the Stream feature on the LCD touchscreen:

1. Tap the Gear icon on the initial status screen.
2. The Setting main menu will display. Tap the Stream button.

3. Select a channel and a receiver from the Receiver list drop-down menu. Then select a destination from the Destination drop-down menu and tap Publish.
4. To stop the stream, tap Stop.

Note: When the Stream is Live the destination selected displays red, when loading the status is yellow. Receivers that are available display white.

Self-Check

The Self-Check panel enables you to self-check your devices’ basic, video, and network health status while the device is not live.
TVU Support staff can use this information for troubleshooting purposes. This feature can also be accessed in the Advanced configuration Self-Check tab. This is further explained in “Advanced Self-check panel.”
To perform a self-check on your device from the LCD screen:

1. Tap the Gear icon on the initial status screen.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the Main setting menu, then tap the Self-Check button.

3. Tap one or all Basic, Video, and Network checkboxes and tap the Self-check Now button.

4. Tap the Self-check Now button to run diagnostics on your device.
5. Follow the prompts.
6. If the pack is live, the following message displays.

7. When an issue occurs after self-checking the Basic, Video, or Network modules, the following warning message appears, indicating which module is not performing correctly.
8. Tap the red module to display the configuration issue and make the appropriate correction(s), then tap Self-Check Again.

When the Self-Check completes without any issues, the following message displays.

Progressive Download

Enabling the Progressive download feature allows users to record clips by connecting a camcorder to the SDI input. The camcorder record button controls the recording. Clips are downloaded, transferred, and taken live using the Pack Control mode.

The File based workflows in Camcorder or Pack mode in the “File-based Workflow Reference Guide” further explains recording.

To use the Progressive Download feature:

1. Select a channel and tap the gear icon to open the Settings screen.

2. Tap the Progressive Download button from the main menu.

3. Continue to “Camcorder mode” or “TVU Pack control mode.”

Camcorder mode

Camcorder mode can only be used with an SDI input. The time code must be inside the SDI signal.

1. Tap the Camcorder button, then slide the slider to the right until it turns green.
2. Tap OK.

3. Press the Record button on the video camera to display its controls.

Standby and Record modes

1. Standby “Stby” displays in green when in camcorder mode and not recording.

2. When the video camera is recording, “•Rec” displays in red.

3. Standby “Stby” displays in green when the video camera is finished recording.

Note: Stop the video camera from recording if you need to change your pack settings.

If you change the settings to the Pack while Camcorder mode is running, the following message will appear:

If you switch to Camcorder mode while running in Pack mode and the Mark In point is set but the Mark Out point is not, the following message appears. Processing is interrupted and defaults to the current Mark Out point.

A new file transfer icon displays in the top status bar when a file transfer is in progress. If you take the clip live during the transfer process, the following message will display:

TVU Pack control mode

Pack control mode can be used in either SDI or HDMI. A time code is not required. Clips are downloaded, transferred, and taken live using the Pack Control mode.

To enable the Progressive Download Pack mode:

1. Select a channel and tap the Settings gear icon.

2. Tap the Progressive Download tab.
3. Tap Pack, then move the enable slider to the right until it turns green.
4. Tap OK. A Success prompt is displayed.

5. Tap the Home button. Your feed will display in “Standby” mode.
6. Tap the icon to enter the control page to set your mark-in/out preferences.

When a file is being transferred using the Progressive Download, download, and Auto Sync, methods a new file transfer icon displays in the top status bar of the LCD touchscreen. A prompt will appear when a file is being transferred as the Pack shuts down.
The transfer icon displays when a file is being transferred. Tap the Transfer tab to view the file transfer details.

• The icon is red when a Progressive Download is in progress.
• The camera icon is red when the RPS One is live with a receiver.

Return Video Feedback (RVF)

Version 8.2 and later support separate Return Video Feedback with the Pack and an RPS receiver.

The Return Video screen has three modes, allowing users to set up RVF from a Receiver, Producer, Partyline, or MediaHub session. These modes can be output to:

• Inner HDMI
• V-box 2 (HDMI 2)
• The Pack’s LCD

Note: When enabled, a single return video can be simultaneously output to multiple outputs, such as two HDMI ports, the Pack’s LCD screen, and a phone or tablet.

All return video feed type settings are accessed from the initial screen Settings gear icon > Main Setting menu > RVF button.

To Inner HDMI – RVF from a receiver

To set up RVF from a Receiver To Inner HDMI:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Inner HDMI panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Inner HDMI screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Receiver.
5. Select a Receiver from the Receiver list drop-down menu.
6. In the Source From panel, select Live Stream or SDI.
7. Select a Resolution.
8. Tap Start.

9. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
10. Tap the Home button.

To Inner HDMI – RVF from Producer

To set up RVF from a Producer session To Inner HDMI:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Inner HDMI panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Inner HDMI screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Producer.
5. Select a Program from the Select Program drop-down menu.
6. Select a Resolution.
7. Tap Start.

8. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
9. Tap the Home button.

To Inner HDMI – RVF from Partytline

To set up RVF from a Partyline session To Inner HDMI:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Inner HDMI panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Inner HDMI screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Partyline.
5. Select a Partyline Source.
6. Select a Resolution.
7. Tap Start.

8. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
9. Tap the Home button.

To Inner HDMI – RVF from MediaHub

To set up RVF from a MediaHub session To Inner HDMI:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Inner HDMI panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Inner HDMI screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap MediaHub.
5. Select a Media Destination.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
8. Tap the Home button.

To V-box (HDMI 2) – RVF from a receiver

To set up RVF from a Receiver To V-box (HDMI 2):

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To V-box (HDMI 2) panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To V-box (HDMI 2) screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Receiver.
5. Select a receiver from the Receiver list drop-down menu.
6. In the Source From panel, select Live Stream or SDI.
7. Tap Start.

8. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
9. Tap the Home button.

To V-box (HDMI 2) – RVF from Producer

To set up RVF from a Producer session To V-box (HDMI 2):

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To V-box (HDMI 2) panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To V-box (HDMI 2) screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Producer.
5. Select a Program from the Select Program drop-down menu.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
8. Tap the Home button.

To V-box (HDMI 2) – RVF from Partyline

To set up RVF from a Partyline session To V-box (HDMI 2):

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To V-box (HDMI 2) panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To V-box (HDMI 2) screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Partyline.
5. Select a Partyline Source.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
8. Tap the Home button.

To V-box (HDMI 2) – RVF from MediaHub

To set up RVF from a MediaHub session To V-box (HDMI 2):

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To V-box (HDMI 2) panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To V-box (HDMI 2) screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap MediaHub.
5. Select a Media Destination.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
8. Tap the Home button.

To Pack’s LCD – From a receiver

The VFB connects from the transmitter’s HDMI Out port. When the VFB function is enabled on an RPS TVU One, the VFB allows the return video feed to be transferred from a receiver in the field and displayed on the Pack LCD in real time.

To set up the RVF from a receiver:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Pack LCD panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Pack LCD screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Receiver.
5. Select a receiver from the Receiver list drop-down menu.
6. In the Source From panel, select Live Stream or SDI.
7. Tap Start.

8. Tap the Home button.
9. The preview will be displayed on the Pack’s LCD screen.
10. To stop the output, tap the Stop button.

11. If you navigate to another screen, the following message will be displayed. You can choose to Cancel or Confirm the operation.

To Pack’s LCD – From Producer

To set up RVF from a Producer session To Pack LCD:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Pack LCD panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Pack LCD screen will display.
4. In the Video From panel, tap Producer.
5. Select a Program from the Select Program drop-down menu.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the Home button.
8. The preview will be displayed on the Pack’s LCD screen.

8. To stop the output, tap the Stop button.
9. If you navigate to another screen, the following message will be displayed. You can choose to Cancel or Confirm the operation.

To Pack’s LCD – From Partyline

To set up RVF from a Partyline session To Pack LCD:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Pack LCD panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Pack LCD screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Partyline.
5. Select a Partyline Source.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the Home button.
8. The preview will be displayed on the Pack’s LCD screen.

9. To stop the output, tap the Stop button.
10. If you navigate to another screen, the following message will be displayed. You can choose to Cancel or Confirm the operation.

To Pack’s LCD – From MediaHub

To set up RVF from a MediaHub session To Pack LCD:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Pack LCD panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Pack LCD screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap MediaHub.
5. Select a media from the drop-down menu.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the Home button.
8. The preview will be displayed on the Pack’s LCD screen.

9. To stop the output, tap the Stop button.
10. If you navigate to another screen, the following message will be displayed. You can choose to Cancel or Confirm the operation.

Upload

The Upload setting is accessed from the Settings gear icon > Main Setting menu > Upload button.

Using the Upload button, users can upload files from a USB flash drive to a Receiver:

1. Tap the Upload tab.

2. Select a receiver from the Upload to drop-down list, then select a source in the From drop-down list.
3. Select the files you want from the list.
4. Tap Upload.

Transfer

The Transfer setting is accessed from the Settings gear icon > Main Setting menu > Transfer button.

To view file transfer status, including progressive download, download, and auto-sync:

1. Tap the Transfer button.

2. The following status displays when the file transfer is ongoing.

3. The following status displays when the file transfer is complete.

The following message appears when powering off the device if file transfers are in progress.

Speedtest

The Speedtest feature is a critical tool for ensuring your bonded cellular and satellite connections have enough combined bandwidth for a 4-camera HDR broadcast.

Unlike a standard smartphone speed test, the RPS One test specifically measures the uplink capacity to the TVU ecosystem.

To perform a speedtest:

1. The Speedtest screen is accessed by tapping the Settings gear icon > Main Setting menu.
2. Scroll down and tap the Speedtest button.

3. The Speedtest screen will be displayed.
4. Select a Receiver from the drop-down menu.

5. Tap Go.

RPS One system status monitoring and control using a Web browser, iPhone, or smart mobile device

The RPS One encoder’s operational status can be monitored, and various transmission functions can be controlled from a Web browser. This interface can be accessed using a standard web browser connected to the RPS One hotspot.

Connecting to the RPS One hotspot

Complete the steps to connect a laptop or phone to the internal hotspot.

1. Search for the hotspot on your iPhone/smart device. Then, when prompted, enter the case-sensitive SSID:
   TVUPACK_XXXX
   (Where X is the last 4 digits of the encoder’s PID)
   The default password is the last 8 digits of the RPS One PID.

Note: All password characters are uppercase. The password can be changed in the Web UI if desired.

2. Connect to the SSID using your iPhone or smart device. The following examples show how the status screens display on a smart device’s Web browser.
3. Once the connection is established, you can open a web browser and enter http://192.168.4.1 in the address line to see the RPS One’s “System status.”
4. The TVU RPS System status panel displays.

The System status screen provides detailed information on the System, Network, IFB/VoIP, and Video status.

System panel

Expand the System caret to display System status, model, software version, and PID information.

Network panel

The Network panel displays the current Network status.

IFB/VoIP panel – Audio Test

The IFB/VoIP panel allows the user to change the audio level of the IFB/VoIP function. Users can test the 3.5mm audio input and output interface hardware.

File management and recorded media progress can be accessed in the Advanced configuration File > Recorder tab.

To perform an Audio test, the device must be available and not in use for Live or VoIP/IFB.

To perform an Audio Test:

1. Open the system status panel and expand the IFB/VoIP carat.
2. Click the green Audio Test link.

3. The Advanced > Audio Test page will open.
4. Ensure the microphone and speaker are connected, then click OK.

Note: If the device is currently in use for Live/VoIP/IFB, the following warning message appears.

5. Click Start Test.
6. The default active microphone and speaker are auto-enabled message displays.

7. Recording will start automatically when you enter this page. It will capture audio from the default microphone and display the input level on the green level bar. It will stop when you close or leave this page. If desired, you can click the Stop Test button to stop the recording.
8. To play the last recorded audio captured via the default microphone, click the Stop Test button again.

9. To run the test again, click the Start Test button.

Video panel

The video panel displays information on video transmission and its status.

The Video panel now includes two input format options: 4K and 1080P. These formats allow Twitch streamers to choose the maximum input format for the HDMI setting to channel 1, allowing units to limit or configure the available Extended Delay Identification Data (EDID) resolutions. This feature enables forcing 1080P input detection via HDMI when a connected camera uses automatic resolution settings.

The Video panel allows users to select USB as the Input Port when the pack detects a USB video input source.
Supported USB cameras are:

• DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Pro
• DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
• Logitech Brio 100
• Hikvision DS-U11

When selecting USB as a video input port, set 1080P30 as the Input format.

When the USB setting is successful, the USB input will be displayed at the top of the pack’s Home LCD touchscreen.

Return Video

This operation can be configured for the Receiver, Producer, Partyline, and MediaHub on the Pack’s LCD screen and in the Advanced operations configuration Live > Return Video screen.

IP Source configuration

To configure the input source type for channel 1:

1. Open the Web configuration menu.
2. Click the Live menu, then the IP Source tab.
3. Select channel 1, then click the HDMI/SDI/USB radio button.

To configure the input source type for channels 2/3/4:

1. Open the Web configuration menu.
2. Click the Live menu, then the IP Source tab.
3. Select channel 4, then click the SDI radio button.

Power panel

The Power panel allows users to reboot and power off the pack.

Network configuration

To open the Network configuration panel:

1. Tap the three-bar icon to open the advanced operations panel.

2. Tap the General drop-down menu and select Network. This allows users to navigate to, monitor, and control all aspects of transmission.

3. In the LAN settings panel, set the RPS One’s local LAN address. The default IP address is 192.168.4.1.
4. Enter the Subnet Mask and select a Router setting from the drop-down menu; the default is Auto.
5. Click Apply.

6. Use the following procedures to scroll through the remaining Network options to complete the configuration settings:

• Hotspot
• WiFi
• Ethernet
• Modems

WiFi configuration and settings

The WiFi menu provides configuration information, access to change WiFi settings, and the ability to lock to the current WiFi network. The RPS One can optionally support multiple WiFi connections by purchasing optional hardware. For more information, contact TVU Networks support.

When multiple WiFi adapters are connected, you can scan available slots for WiFi adapters and configure WiFi login information using the RPS One WiFi setup and configuration panel.

Configuring WiFi

To configure your WiFi settings:

1. Tap the WiFi icon.

2. Press the Scan button to display any available networks. The available networks are displayed in the center panel. Move the WiFi slider to the right to enable it.
3. The WiFi network is disconnected by default, as shown below in the configuration screen, WiFi panel.

4. Select the desired network from the center panel, then click the information “i” icon to connect to the WiFi. The settings pop-up window displays. Enter the Password.

5. If the password is incorrect, the following failure message displays.

6. Click the Save button to save only the WiFi parameters, or the Join button to save and connect to the WiFi network.

7. If you choose Join to save and connect to WiFi, the following screen displays.

8. To enable the Lock to current WiFi option, enable the slider. This option will automatically reconnect to the selected WiFi network if the signal drops.

9. To switch to another WiFi network, disable the Lock to current WiFi slider.

10. Select a WiFi connection, then enable the Lock to current WiFi slider.

Note: If you enable the lock before connecting to another WiFi, the following message displays.

Router feature

Note: This feature must be enabled by support before it can be used.

To enable the Router feature:

1. Tap the gear icon to open the Settings screen.

2. The Main Setting menu will display.
3. Tap the Router button.

4. The Router screen will be displayed.
5. By default, the router setting is off. Tap and move the router slider to the right until it turns green.

6. When the router setting is in the on position, the following screen displays.
7. To enable the Ethernet host setting, tap and move the Ethernet Host slider to the right until it turns green.

TVU Router feature (client connections)

If higher bandwidth is required when using a hotspot, the optional TVU Router feature can enable clients to connect to the RPS One at up to 200 Mbps.

1. To access the Configuration page on an iPhone or other smart device, open a web browser and enter http://192.168.4.1.
2. Tap the Hotspot icon to open the advanced operations panel.

3. Tap the Network tab and expand the LAN Settings panel.
4. Select Auto in the Router drop-down menu.
5. Enter the IP address and Subnet Mask, then click Apply.

6. Scroll down on the Hotspot panel. Connected Clients display in the Connected Clients device list.

USB remote control PTT button operations

• VoIP call operations
• SCTE insertion

Operators can now use a USB remote control as a Push-to-talk (PTT) button for the VoIP microphone. This allows users to mute and unmute their mic during a VoIP call independently of their headset.

Note: When attempting to click to another control mode while the mic is “Mute” a confirmation message appears. Click Yes to mute and change modes. The Mic will automatically reset.

VoIP call operations

To enable the VoIP call Mute/unmute feature:

1. Open the local Web configuration page, click the Advanced menu, and the Remote Control Setting tab.
2. Select the Mute/Unmute Mic in VoIP Call radio button.

3. Connect the USB remote controller device to the TVU Pack. While on a VoIP call, press once to mute.
4. The Mic status shows Mute in red.

5. Press again to unmute.
6. When a VoIP microphone call invitation is received, the following message will appear automatically on the LCD touchscreen for 3 seconds.

7. When a VoIP call is connected, a white microphone icon appears at the top of the LCD screen.

8. When using VoIP, the Mic displays a modulating white-and-green icon.

9. When you press the remote button, a “Mute the mic” message appears, and the mic icon turns red, indicating that VoIP is connected and the mic is muted.

10. Press the remote button again to unmute the mic. The mic icon will return to the white (connected and open) state.

SCTE insertion

Note: If a user switches to Inserting SCTE while the Mic is Muted, a message will appear asking whether you want to switch to “Live control.” When this is allowed, the Mic will reset to Mute automatically.

1. Open the local Web configuration page, click the Advanced menu, and the Remote Control Setting tab.
2. Select the Inserting SCTE radio button to set the control option.

Note: The Duration and Preroll SCTE default values that appear are editable.

3. Plug the USB remote control device into the pack.

4. Press the USB remote button once to begin inserting SCTE. The insertion automatically stops when the duration ends.

• The default duration value is 120 seconds. This value can be edited and will be saved after the pack reboots.
• The default Preroll value is 2 seconds. This value can be edited and will be saved after the pack reboots.

5. The countdown displays at the top of the LCD screen.

6. When the duration ends, the SCTE insertion automatically stops, and the following message displays.

Note: If the user presses the Remote control device button while it’s active, an “SCTE Splice currently in process. Unable to complete the requested action until the current splice duration is complete” message displays on the LCD screen.

Resetting the Duration and Preroll parameters to default values

To change the SCTE parameters back to the SCTE default values:

1. Open the Remote Control Setting page.
2. Click the Inserting SCTE radio button.
3. Click the Reset buttons to change to the default values.

RPS One Advanced configuration – Web interface controls

TVU RPS One hotspot settings

The hotspot panel provides status information about clients connected through the hotspot.

Configuring hotspot

To configure a hotspot:

1. Tap the Hotspot icon.

Note: The Connected Client list window displays a list of devices that are connected using hotspots.

2. To update the Password, edit the password field.

Note: The new password must be 8 characters and does not take affect until the system is restarted.

3. The hotspot feature enables a connected device to access the Internet through one of the available network connections. This access allows file transfers via FTP or any other internet connection.
4. You can manually select the route taken (for example, a Hotel WiFi network) by selecting the path from the WiFi panel.
5. In the Bandwidth drop-down menu, choose 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency.
6. Click Apply to save your changes.

Modem configuration

The Modem panel provides modem configuration information to enable two modes: Manual and Auto. The transmitter automatically detects many cellular data cards and will self-configure when in Auto mode. If this is the case, no further action will be required. If a data card needs configuration, you can use the Modem panel to configure it by selecting the Manual roaming feature.

Auto mode

To enable Auto mode:

1. Tap the Modem icon.

2. The Modem panel opens.
3. Select the Roaming for this modem checkbox and the Auto radio button.
4. The Roaming for all modems checkbox will be checked by default.

Note: If the “Roaming for this modem” box is unchecked, the following warning message appears.

5. If you choose to disable Roaming, the Roaming for slot XX is disabled message appears at the top of the panel.

6. Users can change roaming for all modems by clicking the Restore Defaults button.

Manual roaming feature

The roaming for all modems is enabled by default.

The Manual radio button provides a global roaming toggle and an individual roaming switch for every slot. Changes to roaming settings (checked or unchecked) are saved automatically; clicking Apply is not necessary. Users can change roaming for all modems by clicking the Restore Defaults button.

To enable the Manual roaming feature:

1. Tap the Modem icon.

2. The Modem panel opens.
3. Select the Roaming for all modems, Roaming for this modem, and Manual.
4. Click the Scan button to load the Carrier panel.

5. Select a Carrier from the list and click Apply.

6. When successful, the Applied successfully confirmation appears at the top of the panel.

7. To turn global Roaming off, uncheck the Roaming for all modems checkbox. The Disable Roaming warning message appears.

8. Click the Disable button.
9. The All modems Roaming is disabled confirmation appears at the top of the panel.

Configuring data cards

To configure specific data cards:

1. Click the Available Slots drop-down menu to display a list of available slots for configuration.
2. If Manual configuration is required, input the settings provided by your carrier into the Network registration mode panel.
3. Click Apply to save any changes.

Ethernet configuration DHCP IP

Ethernet settings are accessed and configured from the System configuration Home panel.

Note: The DHCP IP address is automatically generated and cannot be manually entered.

To configure your Ethernet settings for a DHCP IP address:

1. Open the Web browser UI and tap the Ethernet icon.

2. Tap the Configure IPv4 drop-down menu and select DHCP.
3. Tap the Slot ID drop-down menu and select a slot number.
4. Tap Apply.

Ethernet configuration Static IP

To configure your Ethernet settings for a Static IP address:

1. Tap the Configure IPv4 drop-down menu and select Static IP.
2. Tap the Slot ID drop-down menu and select a slot number.
3. Enter a Static IP address in the IP Address field.
4. Enter the Subnet Mask in the Mask field.
5. Enter the Gateway in the Gateway field.
6. Tap the Apply button to save your changes.

Live tab – Return Video

For the V-Box adapter, if the resolution of the return video from the receiver is 1080P or higher and the bitrate exceeds 2M, users can lower the resolution by selecting the appropriate Resolution and Bitrate in the drop-down menu.

Updating the return video resolution

To update the V-box adapter return video resolution:

1. Open the Advanced configuration screen.
2. Open the Live > Return Video panel and choose the appropriate Resolution.
3. Open the Receiver tab and choose the appropriate Bitrate.

Note: If the RVF feed resolution is too high, the following message appears on the LCD touchscreen.

Live tab – VoIP Audio inputs

Version 8.2 and higher of the receiver and pack support real-time switching between VoIP and IFB calls.

Note: A device reboot is required when switching between VoIP and IFB if the receiver version is lower than v8.2.

The Audio setting option only applies to VoIP, if it is IFB, these options are not available.

Audio encoding mode – 2 -channel option

Mixing all Channels is set as the default option when selecting any transmitter.

When a specific channel is chosen, such as “Left Channel” or “Channel 1”, the other three transmitters will default to “Left Channel” or “Channel 1.” Users can manually adjust these transmitters as needed to send other individual Audio Channels.

The Apply button is only applicable for these settings. If nothing has changed, the Apply button will appear as grayed out. When in a call, switching the call mode will prompt the following confirmation dialog to remind users that the operation will interrupt the current call.

Audio encoding mode – 4-channel option

When the without mixing option is selected in any transmitter, the other three transmitters will automatically synchronize to it.

When in a call, switching the call mode will prompt the following confirmation dialog to remind users that the operation will interrupt the current call.

Advanced Self-Check panel

The Advanced Self-Check panel enables you to self-check your devices’ basic, video, and network health status while the device is not live. TVU Support staff can use this information for troubleshooting purposes.
To perform a self-check on your device in the Advanced configuration panel:

1. Open the Advanced configuration UI.
2. Tap the Advanced menu and select the Self-Check tab.
3. To run diagnostics on your device, tap one or all of the Basic, Video, and Network checkboxes, then tap the Start self-check button.

4. The following pre-check prompts display when selected in Step 1.
5. Tap Yes to confirm the Video check prompt.

6. Tap Yes to confirm the Network check prompt.

7. The Self-Check window displays its status.

8. The Self-Check results display errors when completed. The errors are displayed in red.
9. Address any errors and tap the Self-check again button.

10. The Self-Check report will display no red errors when complete.

Router configuration

The Run Router Live Together feature makes it easy for users to define (WAN) Router mode vs. (LAN) pass-through or receive mode. Ethernet Port Mode includes a WAN (share internet) radio button that sends bonded cellular internet through the Ethernet port. The LAN (Receive internet) radio button will accept incoming internet through the Ethernet port.

To open the Router configuration panel:

1. Tap the three-bar icon or the Web UI to open the advanced operations panel.

2. Select Router. The Router panel will be displayed.
3. Enable the TVU Router slider.
4. The Ethernet Port Mode radio button is set to WAN (Share internet) by default.

5. Mouse over the radio buttons to display their behavior.

6. When the Run Router Live Together feature is enabled, the router panel displays the Smart Traffic Allocation radio button under Data Preference. This button will prioritize Live streaming and use the excess for the router.

Audio Encoding – Stereo

To set the Audio Encoding to Stereo (default):

1. Click the Live > Encoder tab.
2. Enable the 16-Ch radio button and move the slider from Mono to Stereo in the Audio Encode panel.

Audio Encoding – Mono

To set the Audio Encoding to Mono:

1. Click the Live > Encoder tab.
2. Enable the 16-Ch radio button and move the slider from Stereo to Mono in the Audio Encode panel.

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Before you begin

Before you use your TVU One transmitter, refer to the TVU One Model TM1000v4 Hardware Quick Start User Guide to set up the hardware and identify the devices you intend to use with the unit, including cameras, cables, power sources, modems, TVU services, and unit accessories.

Single-camera connections

Refer to the following figures for input connection configurations.

The following camera combinations are supported:

HDMI only – Up to 1080 p60

3G SDI In – Up to 1080 p60

About this guide

This software user guide provides information on performing basic configuration and operating the TVU One model TM1000v4 transmitter.

• Refer to the TVU One Model TM1000v4 Hardware Quick Start User Guide to set up your hardware.

Turning on the TVU One

1. Press the power button, and the TVU One transmitter will begin to boot up.
2. The initial status screen will display.
3. The modems begin to connect automatically.

“No video input” will appear on the LCD touchscreen when no transmission feed is connected to the unit.

Note: you may be prompted to upgrade your firmware. If you choose to upgrade, click the notification at the top of the status screen. It may take up to 30 minutes to complete.

TVU One transmitter Live status screen functions

(A) Transmission Status: The LCD touchscreen displays the current transmission status of the TVU One. When the SDI video input source is connected to the transmitter, the touchscreen will display Standby until a channel is selected and taken “Live.”

(B) Data Card Status Monitor:
Displays the current number and status of all data cards connected to the transmitter. The status of data cards connected to the transmitter will appear as green, red, orange, or black. The green status indicates that the data card is connected. The orange status indicates that the data card is attempting to dial. The red status indicates that the data card is not connected. The black status indicates that no card is present.

(C) Ethernet Connection: Displays the status of the Ethernet connection.

(D) Hotspot Connection: Displays the status of the hotspot connection.

(E) WiFi Connection: Displays the status of the WiFi connection.

(F) Latency Status: Displays the current latency of the transmission.

(G) Bit Rate Status: Displays the current Bit Rate (B/R).

(H) Receiver Name: Shows the receiver name to which the unit is transmitting.

(I) Audio Input Level Monitor: Dynamically displays the audio input level (DBFS) for the unit with graphical colors.

(J) Battery Status: Indicates the status of the battery.

Going Live

To go live using the receiver with which you last went live:

1. Tap the Live button on the initial status screen to start the live transmission.

2. The transmitter will prompt you to slide the ‘Slide to go live’ button from left to right.

3. Once the button is engaged, the transmitter begins the live transmission using the last receiver you most recently used to go Live.

Selecting a receiver and going Live

To select a receiver, configure your settings, and go Live, complete the following steps:

1. Tap the center of the LCD touchscreen. The initial status screen displays. Tap the Settings gear icon on the bottom right of the LCD touchscreen.

2. The new menu will display, and the new menu allows users to reorder, remove, and add menu options to customize the menu order based on user habits.

Note: The Setting,WiFi, and Hotspot buttons can not be removed.

3. Tap Setting.

Note: To return to the previous screen, tap the Home button.

4. The Setting menu will display, tap the Receiver menu.

5. Select the receiver you want to go live with from the drop-down menu, then tap OK, then tap the Go Live button.
6. If you only want to select a receiver but do not want to go Live, tap the Home button at the bottom-right corner of the LCD touchscreen.

Note: When starting a live transmission from this menu, you will not be prompted to slide a button. The transmission will begin with a countdown.

Starting and stopping the transmission

When the SDI camera source is connected, the “Standby” screen will display until you take the transmission live.

To take the transmission live:

1. Tap the green Live button.

2. The transmitter will display a prompt for you to slide the ‘Slide to go live’ button from left to right.

3. When a transmission is live with a receiver, a red Stop button will be displayed.

To stop the live transmission:

1. Tap the red Stop button.
2. The LCD will return to the “Standby” mode when the live transmission is stopped.

Full-screen preview

To enable a full-screen view from the touchscreen:

1. Tap the full-screen icon.

2. The full-screen mode will be displayed.

3. To return to the previous display, tap the bottom-right icon.

TVU One Configuration settings

This section describes the list of TVU One pack settings and explains how to locate and configure them.

Selecting a receiver

To select a receiver:

1. Tap the Settings gear icon on the initial status page.

2. Tap the Setting button to open the Setting screen.

3. The Setting menu will display, tap the Receiver menu.

4. Select the receiver you want to go live with, then tap OK.

Selecting an encoder option

The TVU One TM1000v4 has true dual encoding. It encodes the same content at a fixed bitrate in the background and records to local storage. Users can monitor the live-stream bitrate. A visual notification is displayed on the home screen if the selected transmission bitrate drops below the threshold.

The TVU One model TM1000v4 supports onboard H.265/HEVC or H.264 encoding.

To select an encoding option:

1. Tap the Setting button on the main menu to open the Setting screen, then tap Encoder.

2. The Encoder screen will be displayed.

3. Tap Video to open the Video Encode menu.
4. Configure the Encoding setting.

• H.265 Interview
• H.264 Normal
• H.265 Fast Motion

Note: Your selection will highlight green. The RPS One must be in live mode before you can change selections.

Chroma Subsampling: 4:2:0 vs. 4:2:2

Chroma subsampling reduces color information to save bandwidth while preserving image detail.

• 4:2:0 samples color at half the horizontal and vertical resolution; best for streaming or storage-efficient video with lower color fidelity.
• 4:2:2 samples color at full vertical resolution and half horizontal; preserves more color detail, preferred for professional editing or broadcast.

5. Tap the Back Arrow to return to the previous screen.
6. Tap Audio to open the Audio Encode menu.

7. Tap Audio to select an Audio Codec, Audio Channel, Audio VBR/CBR, and Audio Bitrate.

Audio Codec descriptions:

Advanced Audio Coding (AAC):
AAC is a versatile audio compression format known for its ability to deliver high-quality sound with efficient file sizes.

AAC-LC (Low Complexity):
AAC-LC is a specific profile within the AAC format, optimized for lower computational complexity and broad compatibility. It offers excellent sound quality while being easier to decode, making it ideal for devices with limited processing power. AAC-LC is commonly used in platforms like iTunes, YouTube, and digital radio broadcasting.

AAC-HE (High Efficiency):
AAC-HE, also known as AAC+ or AAC Plus, is an extension of the AAC format designed for even greater compression efficiency. It utilizes more advanced encoding techniques to achieve higher compression ratios, reducing file sizes without significant loss of audio quality.
AAC-HE Particularly suited for low-bitrate applications such as streaming over limited bandwidth or storing audio on devices with constrained storage capacity.

OPUS Audio Codec:
OPUS is a highly versatile and efficient audio codec designed for interactive, real-time audio applications like voice calls, video conferencing, and live streaming. It is widely adopted for delivering high-quality audio at low bitrates, making it perfect for modern communication and entertainment platforms.

8. Make your Audio Encode selections. The Audio Codec now includes an OPUS option alongside the two AAC profile options.

9. To return to the Encoder menu, tap the Back Arrow.
10. To return to the Settings menu, tap the Back Arrow again.

Delay management

To manage the second and sub-second Latency settings:

1. Tap the Settings gear icon.

2. The main menu will be displayed. Tap the Setting button to open the configuration setting page.

3. Tap Delay to configure the latency.

4. Tap a box and use the up and down buttons to set the delay.

5. Tap OK to confirm your settings. To return to the Setting screen, tap the back Arrow.

NTP Host

Users can view the NTP host status on the touchscreen display. The NTP Host IP address is configured in the Advanced settings Web UI panel.

VoIP & IFB – Single-channel configuration

To configure VoIP and IFB settings for a single channel:

1. Tap the Setting button to open the Setting screen.

2. Tap VoIP & IFB to configure the settings.

3. Tap a VoIP or IFB configuration.

4. Tap OK.

Data card monitoring (Slot)

To monitor detailed encoder information along with Ethernet, hotspot, and WiFi connections:

1. Tap the Settings gear icon at the bottom of the LCD touchscreen.
2. The main menu will be displayed. Tap the Setting button to open the configuration setting page.

3. Scroll down the menu and tap Slot.

3. The Setting / Slot monitoring screen opens.
4. The data cards and their status display along with Ethernet, Hotspot, and WiFi indicators:

(A) Ethernet
(B) Hotspot
(C) WiFi connection
(D) Data cards/slot number

Slot speed

A user can view the speed of each slot in real time and change the Network setting.

To view a slot speed:

1. Tap the “>” to view the real-time speed setting.

2. The real-time speeds of the connected slots are displayed.
3. To return to the data card view, tap the ”<“ button.

4. Tap Back Arrow to return to the Slot monitoring screen without changing the Network Setting.
5. To return to the Setting screen, tap the Back Arrow again.

Story

The Story selection enables users to configure a Story name with a source. This feature is described further in the “TVU One Model TM1000v4 Advanced Configuration Guide.”

The TVU One transmitter information (About)

The About screen provides the model, Peer ID, software version, App version and the designated ISX or IS+ mode, and region, information:

To access the About screen:

1. Tap the Settings gear icon at the bottom of the LCD touchscreen to open the Settings menu.

2. The main menu will be displayed. Tap the Setting button to open the configuration setting page.

2. Tap the “∇” button to scroll down to the bottom of the Config menu and tap About.

3. The Setting / About information window displays.

4. To return to the Settings menu, tap the Back Arrow.

Language selection

The Setting screen allows the user to choose between English and Chinese.

To select a language:

1. Tap the Gear icon, then the Setting button to open the Setting screen.

2. The main menu will be displayed. Tap the Setting button to open the Setting screen.

3. Scroll down and tap Language.

4. The Setting / Language screen will display. Select your location option.

5. To return to the Setting main menu, tap the back Arrow twice.

WiFi

The pack will automatically attempt to reconnect if the current WiFi connection disconnects.

When multiple WiFi adapters are connected, you can scan available slots for WiFi adapters and configure the WiFi login information on the Pack’s LCD screen or by using the TVU One WiFi setup and configuration panel. For detailed information, refer to “WiFi configuration and settings”.

To confirm the TVU One’s WiFi status:

The “W” icon at the bottom of the initial status screen will display green when WiFi is connected.

To configure WiFi:

1. Tap the Gear icon on the initial status screen to open the Setting screen, then tap the WiFi button.

2. If you don’t see the name, tap the Scan button to refresh the screen.
3. Tap the WiFi name you want to connect to.

4. The virtual keyboard will display.
5. Enter the Password and tap Done.

Turning WiFi off

To turn WiFi off and keep your connection settings:

1. Tap the WiFi button.
2. Disable the Onboard WiFi slider. When WiFi is off, the WiFi screen shows no connections.

Hotspot

The Hotspot screen displays two QR codes. Users can scan the Hotspot QR code to join the packs’ internal Hotspot. Scanning the Configuration page QR code opens the WiFi Configuration page in a Web browser.

1. Tap the Settings (gear) icon on the LCD touchscreen.
2. Tap the Hotspot button.
3. Use your smart device to scan the Hotspot QR code to join the pack’s network.

4. Once the connection is established, scan the Configuration page QR code to open the web browser window.

5. For more information about the Hotspot feature and client connections, refer to “Configuring hotspot”.

Router

Users can enable the Router on the touchscreen. Once enabled, the Ethernet Host slider appears.

Note: This feature must be enabled by support before it can be used.

To enable the Router Feature:

1. Tap the Settings (gear) icon on the LCD touchscreen.

2. The Setting menu will display. Tap the Router button. By default, the router setting is off. Tap and move the router slider to the right until it turns green.

3. When the router setting is in the on position, the following screen displays.
4. Select the Ethernet Port Mode. For Advanced Router configuration and Ethernet LAN/WAN settings refer to “Router feature”.

Switch

The “Switch” mode is a Network switch feature. It’s visible on the pack LCD touchscreen is a quick-toggle shortcut for the VLAN Tunnel Switch feature.

While the detailed IP networking is usually done via the Web GUI, the LCD screen allows the field operator to engage or monitor the tunnel status without opening a laptop.

To enable the Switch feature on the LCD touchscreen:

1. Tap the Settings (gear) icon on the LCD touchscreen.

2. The Setting main menu will display. Tap the Switch button.

3. When enabled, only one device can be set as a DHCP server.

Note: Hotspot is only available when the TVU One is set as a DHCP server.

Stream

Using the Stream feature, a user can remotely control the stream output destination of a receiver.

To enable the Stream feature on the LCD touchscreen:

1. Tap the Settings (gear) icon on the LCD touchscreen.
2. The Setting main menu will display.
3. Tap the Stream button.

4. Select a receiver from the Receiver drop-down list.
5. Select one Destination from the drop-down list.
6. Tap Publish.

7. When the stream is live, the destination output will display red; when loading, the status is yellow. Receivers that are available display white.
8. To stop the stream, tap the Stop button.

Self-Check

The Self-Check feature enables you to self-check your devices’ basic, video, and network health status while the device is not live.

TVU Support staff can use this information for troubleshooting purposes. This feature can also be accessed in the Advanced configuration Self-Check tab. This is further explained in “Advanced Self-Check panel”.

To perform a self-check on your device from the LCD touchscreen:

1. Scroll to the bottom of the Main setting menu, then tap the Self-Check button.

2. Tap one or more Basic, Video, and Network checkboxes, then tap the Self-check Now button to run diagnostics on your device.

3. Tap the Self-check Now button to run diagnostics on your device.
4. Follow the prompts.
5. If the pack is live, the following message displays.

6. When an issue occurs after self-checking the Basic, Video, or Network modules, the following warning message appears, indicating which module is not functioning correctly.
7. Tap the red module to display the configuration issue and make the appropriate correction(s), then tap Self-Check Again.

When the Self-Check completes without any issues, the following message displays.

Progressive Download

The Progressive download feature enables users to record clips by connecting a video camera to the SDI input. The video camera’s record button starts and stops recording. Clips are downloaded, transferred, and taken live using the Pack Control mode.

Note: Camcorder mode applies to video cameras that have SDI with embedded timecode.

The File-based workflows in Camcorder or Pack mode in the “File-based Workflow Reference Guide” further explain recording.

To use the Progressive Download feature:

1. Tap the Settings gear icon at the bottom of the LCD touchscreen to open the Settings menu.

2. Tap the Progressive Download button from the main menu.

3. Continue to “Camcorder mode” or “TVU Pack control mode.”

Camcorder mode

Camcorder mode can only be used with an SDI input. Having the time code inside the SDI signal is required.

To enable Progressive Download Camcorder mode:

1. Tap Camcorder and move the Enable slider to the right until it turns green.
2. Tap OK.
3. Press the Record button on the camcorder to display the controls.

Standby and Record modes

1. Standby “Stby” displays in green when in camcorder mode and not recording.

2. When the camcorder is recording, “• Rec” displays in red.

3. When the camcorder finishes recording, Standby (“Stby”) displays in green.

Note: Stop recording on the camcorder if you need to change your pack settings.

4. If you change the settings to the Pack while Camcorder mode is running, the following message will display.

5. If you switch to Camcorder mode while running in Pack mode and the Mark In point is set but the Mark Out point is not, the following message will appear. The processing becomes interrupted and defaults to the current Mark Out point.

6. When a file transfer is in progress, a new file transfer icon displays in the top status bar. The following message will display if you take the clip live during the transfer process.

TVU Pack control mode

Pack control mode can be used in either SDI or HDMI. A time code is not required. Clips are downloaded, transferred, and taken live using the Pack Control mode.

To enable the Progressive Download Pack mode:

1. Tap the Settings gear icon.
2. Tap the Progressive Download button in the Main menu.
3. Tap Pack and move the enable slider to the right until it turns green.
4. Tap OK. A Success message will display.

3. Tap the Home button. Your feed will display in “Standby” mode.
4. Tap the icon to enter the control page to set your mark-in/out preferences.

When a file is being transferred using the Progressive Download, download, and Auto Sync methods, a new file transfer icon displays in the top status bar of the LCD touchscreen. A prompt will display if a file is being transferred when the Pack is shutting down.

The transfer icon displays when a file is being transferred. Tap the Transfer tab on the Settings screen to view the file transfer details.

• The icon is red when a Progressive Download is in progress.
• The camera icon is red when the RPS One is live with a receiver.

Transferring, marking, and taking a clip live is further explained in the “TVU One Software Advanced Configuration Guide.”

Return Video Feedback (RVF)

Version 8.2 and later supports separate return video feedback (RVF) with the Pack and an RPS receiver.

The Return Video screen has three modes that allow users to set up RVF from a Receiver, Producer, Partyline, or MediaHub session.

These modes can be output to:

• To Inner HDMI
• To V-box (HDMI 2)
• To Pack’s LCD

Note: When enabled, a single return video can be simultaneously output to multiple outputs, such as two HDMI ports, the Pack’s LCD screen, and a phone or tablet.

The return video feed type setting is accessed by tapping the Settings gear icon > Main Setting menu > RVF button on the LCD touchscreen.

To Inner HDMI – RVF from Receiver

To configure RVF from a Receiver To Inner HDMI:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Inner HDMI panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Inner HDMI screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Receiver.
5. Select a Receiver from the Receiver list drop-down menu.
6. In the Source From panel, select Live Stream or SDI.
7. Select a Resolution.
8. Tap Start.

9. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
10. When finished, tap the Home button.

To Inner HDMI – RVF from Producer

To configure RVF from a Producer session To Inner HDMI:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Inner HDMI panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Inner HDMI screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Producer.
5. Select a Program from the Select Program drop-down menu.
6. Select a Resolution.
7. Tap Start.

8. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
9. When finished, tap the Home button.

To Inner HDMI – RVF from Partyline

To configure RVF from a Partyline session To Inner HDMI:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Inner HDMI panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Inner HDMI screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Partyline.
5. Select a Partyline Source.
6. Select a Resolution.
7. Tap Start.

8. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
9. When finished, tap the Home button.

To Inner HDMI – RVF from MediaHub

To configure RVF from a MediaHub session To Inner HDMI:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Inner HDMI panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Inner HDMI screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap MediaHub.
5. Select a Media Destination.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
8. When finished, tap the Home button.

To V-box (HDMI 2) – RVF from Receiver

To configure RVF from a Receiver To V-box (HDMI 2):

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To V-box (HDMI 2) panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To V-box (HDMI 2) screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Receiver.
5. Select a receiver from the Receiver list drop-down menu.
6. In the Source From panel, select Live Stream or SDI.
7. Tap Start.

8. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
9. When finished, tap the Home button.

To V-box (HDMI 2) – RVF from Producer

To configure RVF from a Producer session To V-box (HDMI 2):

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To V-box (HDMI 2) panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To V-box (HDMI 2) screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Producer.
5. Select a Program from the Select Program drop-down menu.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
8. When finished, tap the Home button.

To V-box (HDMI 2) – RVF from Partyline

To configure RVF from a Partyline session To V-box (HDMI 2):

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To V-box (HDMI 2) panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To V-box (HDMI 2) screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Partyline.
5. Select a Partyline Source.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
8. When finished, tap the Home button.

To V-box (HDMI 2) – RVF from MediaHub

To configure RVF from MediaHub To V-box (HDMI 2):

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To V-box (HDMI 2) panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To V-box (HDMI 2) screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap MediaHub.
5. Select a Media Destination.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the circle to select your output(s). Selections will turn red.
8. When finished, tap the Home button.

To Pack’s LCD – RVF from Receiver

The VFB connects from the transmitter’s HDMI Out port. When the VFB function is enabled on an RPS TVU One, it allows the return video feed to be transferred from a field receiver and displayed on the Pack LCD in real time.

To configure the RVF from a receiver To Pack’s LCD:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Pack’s LCD panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Pack LCD screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Receiver.
5. Select a receiver from the Receiver list drop-down menu.
6. In the Source From panel, select Live Stream or SDI.
7. Tap Start.

8. When finished, tap the Home button.
9. The preview will be displayed on the Pack’s LCD screen.
10. To stop the output, tap the Stop button.

11. If you navigate to another screen, the following message will be displayed. You can choose to Cancel or Confirm the operation.

To Pack’s LCD – RVF from Producer

To configure RVF from a Producer session To Pack’s LCD:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Pack’s LCD panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Pack LCD screen will display.
4. In the Video From panel, tap Producer.
5. Select a Program from the Select Program drop-down menu.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the Home button.
8. The preview will be displayed on the Pack’s LCD screen.

9. To stop the output, tap the Stop button.
10. If you navigate to another screen, the following message will be displayed. You can choose to Cancel or Confirm the operation.

To Pack’s LCD – RVF from Partyline

To configure RVF from a Partyline session To Pack‘s LCD:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Pack’s LCD panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Pack LCD screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap Partyline.
5. Select a Partyline Source.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the Home button.
8. The preview will be displayed on the Pack’s LCD screen.

9. To stop the output, tap the Stop button.
10. If you navigate to another screen, the following message will be displayed. You can choose to Cancel or Confirm the operation.

To Pack’s LCD – RVF from MediaHub

To configure RVF from a MediaHub session To Pack’s LCD:

1. Tap the Main Setting menu > RVF button.
2. In the To Pack’s LCD panel, tap Click here to set up.

3. The RVF / To Pack LCD screen will display.
4. In the RVF From panel, tap MediaHub.
5. In the Destination panel, select a media from the drop-down menu.
6. Tap Start.

7. Tap the Home button.
8. The preview will be displayed on the Pack’s LCD screen.

9. To stop the output, tap the Stop button.
10. If you navigate to another screen, the following message will be displayed. You can choose to Cancel or Confirm the operation.

Upload

The Upload setting is accessed from the Settings gear icon > Main Setting menu > Upload button.

Using the Upload button, users can upload files from a USB flash drive to a Receiver:

1. Tap the Upload button.

2. Select a receiver from the Upload To drop-down list, then select a source in the From drop-down list.
3. Select the files you want from the list.
4. Tap Upload.

Transfer

The Transfer setting is accessed from the Settings gear icon > Main Setting menu > Transfer button.

To view file transfer status, including progressive download, download, and auto-sync:

1. Tap the Transfer button.

2. The following status displays when the file transfer is Ongoing.

3. The following status displays when the file transfer is complete.

4. The following message appears when powering off the device if file transfers are in progress.

Speedtest

The Speedtest feature is a critical tool for ensuring your bonded cellular and satellite connections have enough combined bandwidth for an HDR broadcast. Unlike a standard smartphone speed test, the TVU One test specifically measures the uplink capacity to the TVU ecosystem.

To perform a speedtest:

1. The Speedtest screen is accessed by tapping the Settings gear icon > Main Setting menu.
2. Scroll down and tap the Speedtest button.

3. The Speedtest screen will be displayed.
4. Select a Receiver from the drop-down menu.

5. Tap Go.

The TVU One system status monitoring and control using a Web browser, iPhone, or smart mobile device

The TVU Transmitter’s operational status can be monitored, and various transmission functions can be controlled from a Web browser. This interface can be accessed using a standard web browser connected to the TVU One internal hotspot.

Connecting to the internal hotspot

Complete the following steps to connect a laptop or phone to the internal hotspot.

1. Search for the hotspot on your iPhone/smart device, then when prompted, enter the case-sensitive SSID:
   TVUPACK_XXXX
   (Where X is the last 4 digits of the TVU One’s PID)
   The default password is the last 8 digits of the One PID.

Note: All password characters are uppercase. The password can be changed in the Web UI if desired.

2. Connect to the SSID using your iPhone/smart device. Refer to the following examples of how the status screens display on a smart device Web browser.
3. Once the connection is established, you can open a web browser and enter http://192.168.4.1 in the address line to see the One’s “System status.”
4. The TVU One System status panel displays.
5. The System status screen provides detailed information about the System, Network, IFB/VoIP, and Video status.

System status panel

Expand the System caret to display System status, model, software version, and PID information.

Network panel

The Network panel displays the current Network status.

IFB/VoIP panel – Audio Test

The IFB/VoIP panel allows the user to change the audio level of the IFB/VoIP function. Users can test the 3.5mm audio input and output interface hardware. File management and recorded media progress can be accessed in the Advanced configuration File > Recorder tab.

To perform an Audio test, the device must be available and not in use for Live, or VoIP/IFB.

To perform an Audio Test:

1. Open the System status menu.
2. Expand the IFB/VoIP panel, then click the green Audio Test link.

3. The Advanced > Audio Test page will open.
4. Ensure that the microphone and speaker are connected, then click OK.

Note: If the device is currently in use for Live/VoIP/IFB, the following warning message appears.

5. Click Start Test.
6. The default active microphone and speaker are auto-enabled message displays.

7. Recording will start automatically when you enter this page. It will capture audio using the default microphone and display the input level on the level bar indicated in green. It will stop when you close or leave this page. If desired, you can click the Stop Test button to stop the recording.
8. To play the last recorded audio captured via the default microphone, click the Stop Test button again.

9. To run the test again, click the Start Test button.

Video panel

Expanding the Video panel displays video transmission information and status.

Click the Video caret to expand the panel.

The Video panel now includes two input format options: 4K and 1080P. These formats allow Twitch streamers to choose the maximum input format for the HDMI setting, allowing units to limit or configure the available Extended Delay Identification Data (EDID) resolutions. This feature enables forcing 1080P input detection via HDMI when a connected camera uses automatic resolution settings.

The Video panel allows users to select USB as the Input Port when the pack detects a USB video input source.
Supported USB cameras are:

• DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Pro
• DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
• Logitech Brio 100
• Hikvision DS-U11

The Video panel now includes input format options: 1080P30, 1080P50, 1080P5994, and 1080P60. When selecting USB as the video input port, set 1080P30 as the Input format.

When the USB setting is successful, the USB input will be displayed at the top of the pack’s Home LCD touchscreen.

Return Video

This operation can be configured for the Receiver, Producer, Partyline, and MediaHub on the Pack’s LCD screen and in the Advanced operations configuration Live > Return Video screen.

IP Source configuration

To open the advanced operations configuration menu:

1. Tap the three-bar icon.

2. Tap Live > IP Source.

To configure an HDMI/SDI/USB input source type:

1. Open the Web configuration menu.
2. Click the Live menu > IP Source.
3. Click the HDMI/SDI/USB radio button.
4. Apply an available source.

To configure an IP input source type:

1. Open the Web configuration menu.
2. Click the Live menu > IP Source tab.
3. Click the SDI radio button.
4. Apply an available source.

Power panel

The Power panel allows users to reboot and Power off the pack.

Network configuration

To open the Network configuration panel:

1. Tap the three-bar icon to open the advanced operations panel.

2. Tap the General drop-down menu and select Network. This allows users to navigate to, monitor, and control all aspects of transmission.

3. In the LAN settings panel, set the TVU One’s local LAN address. The default IP address is 192.168.4.1.
4. Enter the Subnet Mask and select a Router setting from the drop-down menu; the default is Auto.
5. Click Apply.

6. Use the following procedures to scroll through the remaining Network options to complete the configuration settings:

• Hotspot
• WiFi
• Ethernet
• Modems

WiFi configuration and settings

The WiFi menu provides configuration information and allows you to change WiFi settings. The One can optionally support multiple WiFi connections by purchasing optional hardware. For more information, contact TVU Networks support.

When multiple WiFi adapters are connected, you can scan available WiFi slots and configure WiFi login information using the TVU One WiFi setup and configuration panel.

Configuring WiFi

Complete the steps to configure your WiFi settings:

1. Tap the WiFi icon.

2. Press the Scan button to display any available networks. The available networks are displayed in the center panel. Move the WiFi slider to the right to enable it.
3. The WiFi network is disconnected by default, as shown below in the configuration screen WiFi panel.

4. Select the desired network from the center panel, then click the information “i” icon to connect the WiFi. The settings pop-up window displays. Enter the Password.

5. If the password is incorrect, the following failure message displays.

6. Click the Save button to only save the WiFi parameters, or the Join button to save and connect to the WiFi network.

7. If you choose Join, Save, and Connect to Wi-Fi, the following screen appears.

8. To enable the Lock to current WiFi option, enable the slider. This option will automatically reconnect to the selected WiFi network if the signal drops.

9. To switch to another WiFi network, disable the Lock to current WiFi slider.

10. Select a WiFi connection, then enable the Lock to current WiFi slider.

Note: If you enable the lock before connecting to another WiFi, the following message displays.

Ethernet configuration on the Pack’s LCD touchscreen

Users can configure Ethernet DHCP and Static LAN IP’s on the Pack’s LCD touchscreen. Slot 11 is reserved for LAN configuration.

To configure the Ethernet on the LCD touchscreen:

1. The Ethernet screen is accessed by tapping the Settings gear icon.

2. The Main Setting menu will display.
3. Tap the Ethernet button.

4. The Ethernet screen will be displayed. The default IPv4 configuration is DHCP.

5. To change the Ethernet configuration to Static, tap the Static button, then tap the Enter the IP Address field. The Virtual keypad will be displayed.

6. Enter the Static IP address using the keypad and tap Done.

7. Tap Apply.

8. The Apply successful or Apply failed message appears.

Router feature

Note: This feature must be enabled by support before it can be used.

To enable the Router feature:

1. Tap the gear icon to open the Settings screen.

2. The Main Setting menu will display.
3. Tap the Router button.

4. The Router screen will be displayed.
5. By default, the router setting is off. Tap and move the Router slider to the right until it turns green.

6. When the router setting is in the on position, the following screen displays.
7. To enable the Ethernet host setting, tap and move the Ethernet Host slider to the right until it turns green.

TVU Router feature (client connections)

If higher bandwidth is required when using a hotspot, the optional TVU Router feature can be enabled to allow clients connected to the TVU One with speeds of up to 200 Mbps.

1. To access the Configuration page using an iPhone or smart device, open a web browser and enter http://192.168.4.1.
2. Tap the Hotspot icon to open the advanced operations panel.

3. Tap the Network tab and expand the LAN Settings panel.
4. Select Auto in the Router drop-down menu.
5. Enter the IP address and Subnet Mask, then click Apply.

6. Scroll down on the Hotspot panel. Connected Clients display in the list.

USB remote control PTT button operations

• VoIP call operations
• SCTE insertions

Operators can now use a USB remote control as a Push-to-talk (PTT) button for the VoIP microphone. This allows users to mute and unmute the mic when in a VoIP call independently from their headset.

Note: When attempting to click to another control mode while the mic is “Mute” a confirmation message appears. Click Yes to mute and change modes. The Mic will automatically reset.

VoIP call operations

To enable the VoIP call Mute/unmute feature:

1. Open the local Web configuration page, click the Advanced menu, and the Remote Control Setting tab.
2. Select the Mute/Unmute Mic in VoIP Call radio button.

3. Connect the USB remote controller device to the TVU Pack. While on a VoIP call, press once to mute,
4. The Mic Status shows Mute in red.

5. Press again to unmute.
6. When a VoIP microphone call invitation is received, the following message will appear automatically on the LCD touchscreen for 3 seconds.

7. When a VoIP call is connected, a white microphone icon appears at the top of the LCD screen.

8. When using VoIP, the Mic displays a modulating white-and-green icon.

9. When you press the remote button, a Mute the mic message appears and the mic icon turns red, indicating that VoIP is connected and the mic is muted.

10. Press the remote button again to unmute the mic. The mic icon will return to the white (connected and open) state.

SCTE insertion

Note: If a user switches to Inserting SCTE when the Mic is Muted, a message will appear asking if you want to change to “Live control,” when this is allowed, the Mic will reset to Mute automatically.

To enable the SCTE insertion option:

1. Open the local Web configuration page, click the Advanced menu, and then the Remote Control Setting tab.
2. Select the Inserting SCTE radio button to set the control option.

Note: The Duration and Preroll SCTE default values that appear are editable.

3. Plug the USB remote control device into the pack.

4. Press the USB remote button once to begin inserting SCTE. The insertion automatically stops when the duration ends.

• The default duration value is 120 seconds. This value can be edited and will be saved after rebooting the pack.
• The default Preroll value is 2 seconds. This value can be edited and will be saved after rebooting the pack.

5. The countdown displays at the top of the LCD screen.

6. When the duration ends, the SCTE insertion automatically stops, and the following message displays.

Note: If the user presses the Remote control device button while it’s active, an “SCTE Splice currently in process. Unable to complete the requested action until the current splice duration is complete” message displays on the LCD screen.

Resetting the Duration and Preroll parameters to default values

To change the SCTE parameters back to the SCTE default values:

1. Open the Remote Control Setting page.
2. Click the Inserting SCTE radio button.
3. Click the Reset buttons to change to the default values.

TVU One Advanced configuration – Web interface controls

Log in to the Web User Interface to access the TVU One Advanced configuration page.

TVU One hotspot settings

The hotspot panel provides status information about clients connected through the hotspot.

Configuring hotspot

Complete the following steps to configure hotspot status:

1. Tap the Hotspot icon.

Note: The Connected Clients list panel displays a list of devices that are connected using hotspots.

2. To update the Password, edit the password field.

Note: The new password must be 8 characters and does not take affect until the system is restarted.

3. The hotspot feature will enable a connected device to access the internet through one of the available network connections. This access allows file transfers via FTP or any other internet access. If higher bandwidth is required, refer to “Router feature.”
4. Choose the path from the WiFi panel to manually select the route taken (for example, a Hotel WiFi network).
5. In the Bandwidth drop-down menu, choose 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency.
6. Click Apply to save your changes.

Modem configuration

The Modem panel provides modem configuration information to enable two modes: Manual and Auto. The transmitter automatically detects many cellular data cards and will self-configure when in Auto mode. If this is the case, no further action will be required. If a data card needs configuration, you can use the Modem panel to configure it by selecting the Manual roaming feature.

Auto mode

To enable Auto mode:

1. Tap or click the Modem icon.

2. The Modem panel opens.
3. Select the Roaming for this modem checkbox and the Auto radio button.
4. The Roaming for all modems checkbox will be checked by default.

Note: If the “Roaming for this modem” box is unchecked, the following warning message appears.

5. If you choose to disable Roaming, the Roaming for slot XX is disabled message appears at the top of the panel.

6. Users can change roaming for all modems by clicking the Restore Defaults button.

Manual roaming feature

The roaming for all modems is enabled by default.

The Manual radio button provides a global roaming toggle and an individual roaming switch for every slot. Changes to roaming settings (checked or unchecked) are saved automatically; clicking Apply is not necessary. Users can change roaming for all modems by clicking the Restore Defaults button.

To enable the Manual roaming feature:

1. Tap or click the Modem icon.

2. The Modem panel opens.
3. Select the Roaming for all modems, Roaming for this modem, and Manual.
4. Click the Scan button to load the Carrier panel.

5. Select a Carrier from the list and click Apply.

6. When successful, the Applied successfully confirmation appears at the top of the panel.

7. To turn global Roaming off, uncheck the Roaming for all modems checkbox. The Disable Roaming warning message appears.

8. Click the Disable button.
9. The All modems Roaming is disabled confirmation appears at the top of the panel.

Configuring data cards

To configure specific data cards:

1. Click the Available Slots drop-down menu to display a list of available slots for configuration.
2. If Manual configuration is required, input the settings provided by your carrier into the Network registration mode panel.
3. Click Apply to save any changes.

Ethernet configuration DHCP IP

Ethernet settings are accessed and configured from the System configuration Home panel and the pack’s LCD touchscreen.

Note: The DHCP IP address is automatically generated and cannot be manually entered.

To configure your Ethernet settings for a DHCP IP address:

1. Open the Web browser UI and tap the Ethernet icon.

2. Tap the Configure IPv4 drop-down menu and select DHCP.
3. Tap the Slot ID drop-down menu and select a slot number.
4. Tap Apply.

Ethernet configuration Static IP

To configure your Ethernet settings for a Static IP address:

1. Tap the Configure IPv4 drop-down menu and select Static IP.
2. Tap the Slot ID drop-down menu and select a slot number.
3. Enter a Static IP address in the IP Address field.
4. Enter the Subnet Mask in the Mask field.
5. Enter the Gateway in the Gateway field.
6. Tap the Apply button to save your changes.