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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TVU Producer is a groundbreaking live cloud production platform that combines video conferencing and social production. All you need is a PC and Chrome browser to operate TVU Producer.

Introduction, setup, and use

TVU Producer requires a subscription to be activated by registering online or through TVU Support (refer to Purchasing TVU Producer for more information). TVU Networks recommends logging in to your TVU Producer account using your credentials and familiarizing yourself with the user interface, features, and functions.

TVU Producer overview

TVU Producer allows multiple, live, and synchronized IP video streams from professional cameras, mobile devices, or cloud storage. Video streams are seamlessly switched and combined with graphic overlays. As a result, the operator can simultaneously output video clips to multiple destinations, including TVU Grid for traditional workflows and CDN or social media destinations.

TVU Producer – How it works

The TVU Producer workflow is defined as follows:

• Create and manage live productions or programs with the Producer Workbench
• Obtain a live video ingest
• Upload local video and Assets
• Add graphic overlays and audience data
• Perform real-time switching, replays, or publishing to a CDN/social media
• Monitor your production

System requirements

• A laptop with an i7 processor or above with 16 GB memory, and a minimum screen resolution of 1920 x 1080
• Internet bandwidth – 32 Mbps (download), 10 Mbps (upload)
• Windows 10 or later, Mac OS 12.0 or later

User Guide contents

This TVU Producer Quick Start User Guide provides a general overview of each feature and instructions for setting up and using TVU Producer.

This user guide provides details for the following topics:

• Setting up a TVU Producer account
• Logging in to TVU Producer
• TVU Producer Workbench Web interface overview
• TVU Producer Web interface overview
• TVU Producer base operations – How to use TVU Producer
• Purchasing a TVU Producer

Features

TVU Producer’s robust cloud-based service comes with the following features:

• New light or dark theme selector – This allows users to switch from dark to light mode. The dark mode is the default.
• Output Buffer – The Output Buffer feature allows users to upload and configure a secondary video for Censorship purposes.
• Auto Failover – Use the Auto Failover feature to configure a primary and secondary slot so that if the primary video slot stops playing, the secondary slot resumes playback.
• Live IP video switcher – Up to 8 live video streams can be switched seamlessly in the cloud with precise frame accuracy from the TVU Producer interface. TVU Producer supports four or eight live video sources, 1 EXT IP, one local video clip player, and a custom source.
• Transitions – A Transition is a special effect in a live streaming show that occurs when you connect to or switch from one live feed or scene to another during a live production. TVU Producer supports three transitions: Dissolve, Iris in, and Iris out.
• Clip player feature – The new Clip Player feature in TVU Producer is enhanced to support all basic and advanced operations for local clips, including playlist and audio file support.
• Works with any standard IP source – TVU Producer is designed to work with virtually any IP video source and integrates with TVU Anywhere, TVU One, TVU Grid, TVU Partyline, TVU Replay, and TVU RPS, as well as support for any standard IP video stream, including SRT, RTP, RTMP, HLS, HTTP, UDP, MISS etc.
• Workbench – Delivers more functionality to allow users to quickly create and manage live production shows or programs. A user can define or choose configuration options for a live production and assist in creating a live streaming workflow.
• Partyline / Video conferencing – Partyline is the next-generation IFB/video conferencing solution that enables controllable multi-way communication between the event director, camera or graphics operators, audio engineers, and viewers behind the scenes. Producer allows you to add a Partyline participant as a source. Producer can also send its PGM as a video return to Partyline.
• Advanced Audio Mixer – Advanced Audio Mixer is a dedicated, separate interface built for audio operators to mix audio for the program, separate from video and graphics operations.
• Multi-audio channels – Support for 2, 4, 6, or 8 embedded output audio channels can be configured in the Workbench Settings window for your Producer project. The Audio mix option in Producer allows up to 4 pairs of audio channels to be configured by selecting the Audio Output Pair Control feature in the Audio mix panel. This feature is useful for multi-language outputs. A user can independently adjust the volume of the audio output channels assigned to each pair. The volume for each pair of output channels can be adjusted or muted using the Master output level control slider in the Audio mix panel.
• Video publishing – Publishing in landscape and vertical modes, TVU Producer helps push live and recorded content to social media or virtually any CDN and video cloud service workflow (9:16 aspect ratio). Customers can now easily and directly broadcast their live content to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Periscope (Twitter), and Yizhibo. Customers can also push their program stream to their CDN or to Grid, where they can distribute the content with their partners.
• Integrates with TVU Anywhere – TVU Producer integrates with TVU Anywhere. Any iOS, Android, or macOS device user can quickly download the TVU Anywhere application and be added as a live video source.
• Multi-channel graphic overlays via Singular.live and Viz Flowics integration – In the TVU Producer interface a user can upload any PNG graphic, including an alpha channel and transparency, and an NDI alpha channel as an overlay for the video output. TVU Producer supports dynamic overlays using the Singular.live app on multiple channels.
• Instant Replay – The Replay feature lets users rewind and replay a critical moment from a few minutes ago. With a simple button click, the TVU Producer allows you to replay the selected frames and allows users to see a double-take of the best plays or moments. This increases the value of your live shows.
• TVU Replay integration – Create playlists within TVU Replay and bring them into the dedicated thumbnail preview within TVU Producer as clips instantly and ready to be produced.
• ISO recording – With the ISO Recording feature enabled, you can record each camera source or input source independently of other feeds and final program output. ISO feature can assist in many ways, including fixing live production mistakes and creating new content with customized graphics for your mobile and social media audiences. This feature helps enhance your revenue opportunities across all digital assets.
• Input Source Recording – The Input Source Recording checkbox can be checked in the Workbench Settings menu. When enabled, you can select what input sources will be recorded.
• PGM Recording – This checkbox in the Workbench Settings menu replaces the previous VM recording service. When adding a new source in Producer, the “Recording Service” is now an option. The live recordings completed by your VM are sent to an external recording service. Your recordings display in the Cloud Record tab’s Remote Record File list. You can add markers to your recording, upload them to the Remote File list, or download them to your local drive.
• Customizable Multiviewer – The Customizable Multiviewer feature enhances the current Multiview feature within Producer. This feature can create any multi-view sources, including quad-view and dual-view.
• SCTE 35-based dynamic ad insertion – With TVU Producer, customers can perform a dynamic ad insertion for a Live broadcast by collaborating with third-party ad services. A new feature is available to manually insert SCTE slice points or triggers in Producer to signal an ad-insertion in the transport stream, pre-roll replacement in SCTE pass-through is also supported.
• Captioning – The Captioning feature enables live and closed captions to be delivered to the program output in TVU Producer. This enables our customers to automatically add captions to the outgoing live feed from TVU Producer.
• Intercom – The Intercom feature is still available for legacy devices. The Intercom feature allows a producer to communicate with a cameraman using TVU Anywhere or a TVU One transmitter. The intercom feature has been replaced with Partyline, the new collaboration tool that works with TVU Producer.
• Basic Collaboration – The Basic Collaboration feature allows the TVU Producer user to create a live show and share it with production team members. This feature enables a collaborative effort among production team members to produce and publish a live show.
• Monitoring and diagnostics – The Monitoring and diagnostics feature provides a dashboard that displays key parameters indicating the health of your IP feed from all input sources and the health of the outgoing live stream to each destination. In addition, the user can view Producer timeline messages and diagnostic errors.
• RTMP push/pull – The RTMP push/pull features allow users to add RTMP sources from external encoders, webcams, or GoPro devices using Producer.
• Custom view and border – The custom view and border feature allows users to add multiple custom source views, with or without borders, to Producer.
• Clear and remove overlay features – The clear and remove overlay features allow a user to clear all overlays from the Preview window and remove all overlays from the Program window by clicking a button at the bottom of each window.
• Vertical mode – The vertical production feature allows users to set up a Producer instance in 9:16 production mode. In addition, cropped 9:16 is supported for 720p and 1080p productions. This feature is enabled in the Workbench Settings menu.
• PTZ Control – The PTZ camera control feature is integrated into the TVU Producer user interface to provide a single interface for controlling PTZ cameras.
• Offline setup – Producer allows users to set up a production without starting the Producer program.
• Macro service – The Macro feature in TVU Producer is a powerful automation tool that lets you record a sequence of actions and trigger it with a single click or keyboard shortcut. It is essential for complex transitions, such as switching a scene while simultaneously changing an overlay and adjusting audio levels.

Quick Start Guide

Step 1 – Sign up or register for a TVU Producer account

To sign up or register for TVU Producer, complete the following steps:

Notes:

• To purchase TVU Producer, go to “Purchasing TVU Producer” for more information.

1. Open a web browser window and enter: https://www.tvunetworks.com/products/tvu-producer-cloud-production/
2. Click the green Sign up/Login at the page’s top right corner and select TVU Producer.

3. The Producer Sign-in pop-up window displays.

4. Click Sign Up, and the “Get started for free today” window displays.

5. Enter your Name, email, and Password, then click Get Started now.
6. Check your email, enter the six-digit code, and then click Verify.
7. The TVU Producer Workbench opens. Continue to “Creating a program.”

Step 2 – Signing in to your Producer account

To Sign in to your TVU Producer account, complete the following steps:

1. Open a web browser window and enter: https://producer.tvunetworks.com/producer-cloud-production/
2. Click the green Sign up/Login button at the page’s top right corner and select TVU Producer.

The Producer Sign-in pop-up window displays.

3. Enter the following information:

• User ID: email address
• Password: Enter your Password

4. Click Sign In. The Producer Workbench user interface displays. Continue with “Creating a Program.”

Creating a program

To create a program, complete the following steps:

1. The Workbench tab displays by default. Click the + Create a Program box.

2. In the Create a program pop-up window, enter a Program name for your production and click Next.

3. The Settings pop-up window opens.
4. Choose the video format you want to use from the Format drop-down menu.

Note: If you choose a specific Video Format for the Live Show, all your input feeds need to match with this program format for your live switching to be accurate. Please ensure all your input video formats are one and the same. You can separately choose your Output format when you want to go live.

5. To enable the multi-channel audio feature, click the Audio Channel drop-down menu and select 2, 4, 6, or 8 output channels for your Producer project.

6. Select the desired feature checkboxes for your live production, select a Region, and click Save.

• RPS: Whenever the RPS feature is enabled, the first 6x slots of your production will be reserved as RPS sources only.
• Partyline: Enabling this option automatically forces all TVU Anywhere participants to join a party. The Producer PGM will be in Video Return by default, and UI previews will use an RTIL stream coming directly from the device.
• Vertical: Enable this feature to allow Producer to output your source in vertical (portrait) mode.
• Output buffer: Enabling the Output Buffer allows a time buffer (up to 300 seconds) to be set between what is viewed in the Live Output Program and the actual video being encoded for output. (ISSP/RTMP/Social media output is supported).
  This feature allows the operator to censor the live source for any issues in the program (such as profanity). If an issue occurs, you have time to react and can switch to a replacement video/image.
• Follower mode: Enable this feature to define programs following the main program. Use the Configure link to define which sources follow the main program. Choosing this feature means this production is the main production. It can not be added as a follower production for any other main program.
• Source delay control: Enable this feature to set a delay in ms for a producer source.
• Input Source Recording: Enable this feature to select the source you want recorded. You can find the recordings in “Cloud Record”->”Remote Recording.”
• PGM Recording: Enable this feature to allow recording functionality.
• Replay App: Enable this feature to allow replay functionality. It is suggested that it be used with productions running in progressive-scan mode. Enabling the Replay App feature will force the recording of live sources at both high and low resolutions.
• Review App: The Review App is not a standard feature and must be enabled by TVU Support before use. Contact support@tvunetworks.com for more information about the Review App and how to test this feature.

Note: The region is related to your IP address and is preset.

7. Hover the mouse over the preview, then click Start to run your program in TVU Producer.

8. To change a program setting, click the three dots “…” at the top right of the program window and click Settings. Make your changes and click Save.

9. Click the three dots “…” at the top right of the program window to view and select various program functions:

• Select Rename to change your program name.
• Select Add Collaborators to enable the Basic Collaboration feature. This feature allows the user to produce a live show by collaborating with production team members.
• Select Setting to reopen the window and change your program settings.
• Select Monitor to open the Monitoring and Diagnostics feature dashboard.
• Select Delete to remove your program from Workbench.
• Select Duplicate to duplicate a program.
• Select Offline setup to set up your programming in offline mode.

Using the Basic Collaboration feature

The Basic Collaboration feature allows the TVU Producer user to create a live show and share the live show with the production team members. This feature allows for a collaborative effort between production team members to produce and publish a live show.

Note: The collaborator must have an active Producer account to participate.

To use the Basic Collaboration feature, create a program in the Workbench and complete the following steps:

1. Hover your mouse over the program, and click the three dots “…’ in the program window.
2. Select Add Collaborators from the Program Settings menu.

The Add Collaborators pop-up window displays.

3. Enter your collaborator’s producer account email address in the Email field and click Send.
4. The Collaborators are displayed in the Add Collaborators pop-up window.

5. The program owner can now choose the functions the collaborator is entitled to control by clicking the three-dot “…” icon and selecting Edit to open the User entitlements window.

6. The program owner chooses the functions the collaborator can control in the User entitlements window and clicks Save.

7. The collaborator can now open a browser window and log in to TVU Producer. The shared program and any previously created programs are displayed on the Workbench screen.
8. The Producer user and collaborator are now ready to run the same program or live show.

Note: When a new program is shared with the collaborator by the primary Producer user, the collaborator does not have the option to share the program with other users. The primary Producer user controls that functionality.

9. You can filter the displayed productions from the drop-down menu. The default is All.
10. The Collaborator icon turns green when you click the checkbox of each program you want to share.

11. In the User entitlement window, enter the email addresses of the added collaborators, select the functions you want them to control, and click Save.

12. To remove yourself as a collaborator, click the three-dot icon and select Quit as collaborator.

Starting a live transmission

To start the TVU Producer instance to take your program live, complete the following steps:

1. Hover your mouse over a program you want to take live in the Workbench and click Start.

2. The Initiating steps to launch the TVU Producer process begin.

3. Continue with “TVU Producer User Interface overview.”
4. To stop the program, go to “Stopping a live transmission.”

Note: Programs that are started display “Running” under the program name in the Workbench tab.

Stopping a live transmission

To stop your program’s live transmission, complete the following steps:

1. Click the top left Home icon in the Producer interface to return to Workbench.

2. Hover your mouse over the program you want to stop and click the power button icon.

3. The “End the program” pop-up displays. Click Shut down.

In the Workbench, the stopping program indicator displays.

Interface overview

This section describes the essential components of the TVU Producer user interface.

TVU Producer User Interface overview

The Producer user interface displays the following functions and controls (reference number callouts as shown above):

(A) – Output: The Output feature allows users to output the newly produced live stream to desired destinations. These destinations could be a custom CDN or a Social Media destination such as YouTube, Facebook, or others.

Users can click +Add at the bottom of the Output to Destinations panel to select a destination and import social media accounts, CDN, or Grid into their output.

These options enable users to authenticate their credentials to access desired social media destinations.

Notes:
1. For more information reference “Using the output feature.”
2. For more information about adding Sources, refer to “Adding sources to your production.”
3. The three-dot link opens settings for the output destination. Selecting More opens the Other Output Setting window.

(B) – Record tab: The Record feature allows users to create named clips with manual Mark in and Mark out points. If desired, these clips are saved to your cloud recordings folder with a new name in addition to recording the full program. Clip processing may take a few minutes to complete.

(C) – Overlay tab: The Overlay feature allows users to add customized graphics and text overlays to their live video. These include native overlays, such as logos and text, which can be selected from the Native or Logo tabs. In addition, Producer features real-time overlays and data visualizations such as animations and transitions by integrating Singular.live sources from the Singular tab. To access assets for this feature, click Overlay, select the Native, Logo, Singular, Flowics, NDI, or URL tab, enable the slider, then click Add.

For more information reference “Adding social media accounts.”

(D) – Audio mixer tab: AFV is enabled by default. When AFV All is enabled, the audio follows the video when cut.

For more information reference “Audio control.”

When AFV is disabled, the audio selection menu displays. The operator can select one audio source channel from the menu.

(E) – Intercom tab: The Intercom feature is now replaced with TVU Partyline, a new collaboration tool that works with Producer. The Partyline tool is used by TVU One and TVU Anywhere users to communicate with the Technical Producer in the studio. However, the Intercom feature is still available for legacy devices. The Intercom feature allows a producer to communicate with a cameraman using TVU Anywhere or a TVU One transmitter.

Captions tab: When this feature is enabled, the Caption tab displays. The tab displays “ON” when in use. The Captioning feature enables the delivery of both live and closed captions to the program output of TVU Producer.

(F) – SCTE: The SCTE 35-based dynamic ad insertion feature allows users to manually insert SCTE slice points or triggers in Producer to signal an ad insertion in the transport stream. SCTE pass-through and pre-roll replacement in pass-through are also supported.

(G) – Monitor tab: The Monitor tab opens the Monitoring and Diagnostics dashboard. The Monitoring and Diagnostics feature dashboard displays key parameters indicating your IP feed health across all Input sources and the health of the outgoing live stream to each destination.

(H) – PTZ Control tab: The PTZ camera control feature is integrated into the TVU Producer user interface software to provide users a way of controlling PTZ cameras supporting VISCA protocol through a VLAN tunnel connection between TVU Devices in the field with TVU Producer. The Router feature is required on the TVU device.

(I) Preview: In the green-outlined preview window at the top left, the operator can preview a selected source before going live.

For more information about starting a Producer program reference “Starting a live transmission.”

(J) Clear Overlay: Click the Clear Overlay button to clear all overlays from the Preview window.
(K) Remove Overlay: Click the Remove Overlay button to remove all overlays from the Program window.

(L) Program: The Program window is the Live screen that everyone can view. It is the top-right Live screen, outlined in red.

For more information about starting a Producer program reference “Starting a live transmission.”

(M) Session Time Used (N) Time remaining indicator: Your session timer is located next to the Purchase button and displays the time remaining in your session. When you hover over the remaining time, the expiration date for your session appears.

For more information about the timer reference “Time remaining indicator.”

Note: To stop your session timer, click the Power button in the top-right navigation to shut down the program.

(O) Power button: Clicking the Power button stops your session timer and prompts you to Shut down the program.

(P) Macro tab: Click the Macro tab and click the link to open the Macro service in a new tab and add a Macro to an event.

(Q) Auto Failover tab: Click the Auto Failover tab to set up a primary video in slot one and a secondary video as a backup in slot two. Configure the failover time in seconds.

(R) – Replay App: The Replay App tab opens the Replay panel. The Replay panel allows a user to authenticate their Producer login by scanning a QR code with the Replay App or by copying the URL and opening it in a new browser window. This feature enables users to create playlists in TVU Replay and import them into the dedicated thumbnail preview in TVU Producer as clips, instantly and ready to be produced.

For more information reference “Replay operations.”

(S) Buffer tab: The Buffer tab allows users to set the output reaction time in the buffer settings panel to upload and configure a secondary replacement video if the primary video requires censoring. Click the Censorship page link to open the page in a new tab.

For more information reference “Output Buffer feature.”

(T) Clip Player tab: The clip player tab opens the clip playlist panel. Here, users can upload and view recorded clips using the breakout clip player viewer from a local drive or from the Cloud drive to use as source files in Producer. In addition, the clip player supports audio files. Copy the “Breakout Clip player” link and paste it into a new tab to view local clips.

(U) Overlay Cut button: Click the Overlay Cut button (F6) to cut an overlay from the Preview window to the Program window.

For more information about starting a Producer program, reference “Starting a live transmission.”

(V) Video Cut button: Click the Video Cut button to cut video from the Preview window to the Program window. To cut the overlay and video together, click the link icon.

For more information about starting a Producer program, reference “Starting a live transmission.”

(W) – Purchase button: The Purchase button lets users securely purchase Producer online using PayPal. Click the Purchase button to display TVU Producer and TVU One products and review the latest pricing.

To purchase a TVU Producer TVU Oneage, go to “Advanced Audio Mixer” for more information.

(X) – User management menu: The Producer User management menu contains Language, Shortcut list, and Sign Out selections.

• Language selection: To translate the Producer interface into English or Chinese, click the User management drop-down menu and select English or Chinese.
• Shortcut List: Select Shortcut List to open the keyboard shortcut panel.
• Sign Out: Select Sign Out to return to the Workbench. Click the power button to stop the running program, then click the User management drop-down menu. Select Sign Out to end your session.

For more information about the timer in the top navigation reference “Time remaining indicator.”

(Y) – Source windows: A green border around the source window indicates that the video is in the Preview mode. A red border means that the video is Live in the Program window. Click a source window once to cut it into the Preview window.

For more information reference “Starting a live transmission.”

(Z) – Audio indicator bars: The Audio indicator bars are located to the right of the Program and to the left of the Preview windows. Audio levels for both windows can be monitored visually from the Producer user interface.

Management Center and Cloud Recording access

If you are in Producer, click the Home icon in the top left panel to return to the Workbench tab. There are two more tab selections in the top-left panel. Click the appropriate tab to access the Management Center and Cloud Record pages.

Management Center tab

The Management Center menu provides access to Usage details, Settings, and the keyboard Shortcuts configuration page.

Usage: Select Usage to view your consumed and reloaded hour usage.

Settings: Select Settings to:

• Enable email notifications.
• Enable Auto Shutdown to automatically shut down your production when you are away from producing more than 30 minutes without streaming.

Shortcuts: Select Shortcuts to configure keyboard shortcuts, select, and use them in your Producer program.

Cloud Record tab

Accessing Recorded files: On the Workbench page, click the Cloud Record tab in the top panel. The TVU Recording Service page opens in a new tab. Select Remote Record Files or Shared with me from the left panel to view a list of recorded files. Open the file folder, click the green Download button, and save the file to your local drive.

Input Source Recording feature

The Cloud Record tab in the Workbench top navigation contains the Recorded file and Remote Recorded file lists:

• The recorded file list contains locally recorded files.
• The Remote Recorded file list contains files from the Remote Recording service. These files can be marked, clipped, and saved as a new input source .json file, which outputs from Producer as an HLS stream.

To enable the Remote Recorded file editing feature:

Open the program’s Settings menu in Workbench, then click the checkbox to enable Input Source Recording and select your sources.

To choose the input source recording in producer:

1. Click +Add Source and select Recording Service.
2. Select a recording, and then an input source .json file to take live.

3. Click the Add to Source button.

The recordings automatically start with a live source that is in production. You can access the live recording, add markers, and save it as a new clip while still live:

4. Click the Cloud Record tab in Workbench.
5. Click Remote Record Files in the left panel.
6. Click a json file, then click the Clipping button in the Action column.

7. The Clipping iFrame displays. Set the Mark in and Mark out points and click the Clip button.

Recorded files: Click Recorded files from the user management menu to view a list of recorded files.

If the user management menu does not include the Recorded files selection, click the Producer Home icon to return to Workbench. Click the Cloud Record tab in the top navigation to access the Recorded file and Remote Recorded files menus. Open the desired file folder, then click the Clipping button. The clip opens.

8. Click the Clip button.

9. To change your file Export settings, click the Settings gear and +Add.

10. Enter a Profile name, and choose a Format. Click Save when finished.

11. Enter a Profile name choose the video format, and Upload destination.
12. The success message is displayed. The new clip is displayed in the Remote Recorded Files list.

Base operation

This section provides step-by-step instructions on using TVU Producer features and functions.

Note: How to videos related to this Quick Start guide are available in the Product tips section. Expand the Support menu in the www.tvunetworks.com main navigation menu.

Adding sources to your production

By default, TVU Producer supports six input streams: four live sources, one IP video, and one local video source. The option to customize a video source and add a Replay source is also included.

When the advanced configuration feature is enabled, TVU Producer supports up to eleven sources: eight live and three additional sources. This feature may come with an additional cost and is enabled for subscribers who opt for this feature.

Source windows below the Preview and Program windows display as a black box when a source is absent.

To add a source to your production, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Plus + Add Source icon in the source window.

When you click + Add source, the source selection window opens. You can add several source types to your production.

Note: For information about adding a specific source selection type, continue to “Source selection types.”

2. Select one of the source types in the left panel.
3. Select an available source and click the green Add to source button.
4. When you select a source type, a list of sources displays in the right panel. Click to highlight and choose the desired source.

Your source selection is displayed in the source panel.

5. To remove a source from the source panel, click the three-dot ‘…‘ icon in the source panel and select Remove.

Source selection types

This section describes the following source selection types you can add to your TVU Producer production from the source window panel.

The source, preview, and program windows feature a headset icon in the top-left corner that lets users turn monitoring on and off.

TIP: Product tip videos are available for adding source types to your Producer production.

• Favorites
• EXT IP source
• TVU Anywhere
• TVU One
• TVU RPS One
• TVU Grid
• TVU Transceiver
• YouTube
• RTMP Push
• HTML
• TVU Partyline
• Zixi Pull
• RTP-FEC
• SRT
• NDI
• Recording Service

TVU One source selection

To select a TVU One source, complete the following steps:

1. Click + Add source in the source window.

The ‘Add TVU One source’ window opens.

2. Click TVU One in the left navigation menu.
3. Select a source from the ‘Add TVU One source’ list and click the Add to source button.

The selected source is displayed in the source window.

4. After you add a source, click the source window to move it into the preview window.

5. To add more sources, repeat the process.

TVU Anywhere source selection

There are two methods to add a TVU Anywhere source:

• Click +Add Source in the Producer source window and scan the QR code in the Add Anywhere Source window with the TVU Anywhere App.
• Click +Add Source in the Add Anywhere Source window click Copy Link to open TVU anywhere with the link.

To select a TVU Anywhere source by scanning the QR code with the TVU Anywhere app:

1. Click the +Add Source icon in the source window. The Add Anywhere Source pop-up window displays.
2. Select TVU Anywhere in the left panel.
3. Scan the QR code in the Add Anywhere Source pop-up window with the TVU Anywhere app.
4. Your device will appear in the window. Select the device and click the Add to Source button.
5. Your TVU Anywhere source appears in the selected source window.

6. To scan or manually enter the QR Token code using the TVU Anywhere app, open your TVU Anywhere app and click the Scan icon.

7. Enter your Name and Phone number (optional), then click Next.

8. The Scan screen displays. There are two methods for pairing your device: auto-scan or manual entry. Click the Scan icon to scan the QR code in the Add Anywhere Source window.
9. Place the app over the Token code, centering it over the green scrolling scanner. Then wait a few seconds for the auto-scan to complete.

To select a TVU Anywhere source by entering the Token code in the TVU Anywhere app:

1. Click the “123” number icon to enter the Token code manually, then click Apply.

2. Tap the “<<” to open the functions bar on the Home screen. Tap the Gear icon, then the About icon. Scroll down to About to confirm the pairing.

3. After you add your source to the Add Anywhere Source list, you can go live with your source from the Producer source window.

4. Open the TVU Anywhere app. Click the QR code in the Source window.

5. The selected source is displayed in the source, Preview, and Program windows.
6. To change a source, click a new source window to move it into the preview window.

7. To add more sources, repeat the process.

TVU Grid source selection

To select a Grid source, complete the following steps:

1. Click + Add source in the source window.

The ‘Add Grid source’ window opens.

2. Click TVU Grid in the left navigation menu.
3. Select a source from the ‘Add TVU Grid source’ list and click the Add to source button.

The selected source displays in the source window.

4. After you add a source, click the source window to move it into the preview window.

5. To add more sources, repeat the process.

EXT IP source selection

EXT IP sources are output to social media accounts, such as an IP stream from a standard internet source using the https, rtsp, issp, or other formats.

To select and output a source to a social media account, complete the following steps:

1. Click +Add source or QR code in the Add Source window.

The source selection dialog window opens.

2. Click EXT IP source in the left navigation menu.
3. To add a new Generic EXT source, click the +Add button. Type a description and the stream’s IP address or URL, then click Save.
4. To add a YouTube or Generic EXT stream, click the dropdown menu in the URL field and select YouTube or Generic EXT. Then enter the stream’s URL or IP address and click Save.

5. Select your new source in the Add EXT IP Source list and click the green Add to source button.

The selected source displays in the source window.

6. After you add a source, click the source window to move it into the preview window.

7. To add more sources, repeat the process.

Adding a Clip Player source

To select a local video source, complete the following steps:

1. Click + Add clip player in the (5) source window.

The Clip player file panel opens.

2. To add a local clip, click the +Add button and select From computer or From Cloud Drive.

3. To upload a local clip, browse and select a file, and click Open. Your clip is displayed in the clip panel. If you select a file from your cloud drive, select the file and click the Add button. Your video upload progress displays in the clip panel.

4. Click on a source from the clip panel. The clip is displayed in the source window.
5. Using the control bar in the panel, you can choose how you want your clip to play. Then, click the source window to move the clip into the preview window.
6. To edit your media using the mark-in and mark-out controls, hover over the image and click the Edit icon. To preview your edits, click the Play icon, then click Save.

7. Click the source window to move the local clip into the preview window.
8. To add more local clip sources to the clip panel list, click the +Add button. A local file window opens. Select a local clip and click Open.

Breakout Clip Player feature

When you use the Breakout Clip Player, you can arrange and activate a list of local clips as a single source in Producer. In addition, the TVU Clip Player tab includes the Edit Media panel for advanced local video editing.

To use the Breakout Clip Player feature, complete the following steps:

1. Add a list of local videos to the Local video file list. To add a custom video, click the green +Add and select From computer or From Cloud Drive. Select a local file and click Open. If you select a file from your cloud drive, select the file and click the Add button.
2. At the bottom of the Breakout clip player file list panel, click Copy.

3. Open a browser window, paste the URL in the address bar, and press Enter. The Breakout Clip Player window opens.

4. To add an additional video, click the +Add clip player frame and select From computer. If you select From TVU Drive, you will access your TVU Cloud storage assets.

5. In the browser window, select a desired video and click Open.

6. In the TVU Drive window, make a selection from the left panel and click Add.

Note: During this process, the screen stays blank until the video uploads.

7. Your selection is added to the Breakout clip player window and Clip Player tab. The Clip Player tab allows you to edit the file name and add mark-in and mark-out points to a media file. To perform advanced local media edits, hover your mouse over the top of the clip and click the Edit icon.

The Edit media panel opens on the left side of the window.

8. Use the Mark in and Mark out controls to edit your media. To preview your edits, click the Play icon, then click Save to save your edits.
9. To play out your local file selections, you can select and drag a clip into a desired order to rearrange the clips.
10. Click the settings icon at the top-right of the source window to open the Autoplay, Cut PGM to PVW, Play from the mark-in, and Return to the mark-in slider controls for a selected source.

Note: Autoplay is ON by default. Disabling autoplay will stop the program from playing.

• Autoplay – Enabling this setting plays the video from the mark-in point when selected as a source and taken to PGM.
• Cut PGM to PVW – Enabling this setting automatically cuts the preview to PGM when the video has ended. (Loop mode must not be selected).
• Play from the mark-in – Enabling this setting plays the clip from the mark-in when taken to PGM. To mark-in and mark/out files, hover your mouse over the file thumbnail and click Edit.
• Return to the mark-in – Enabling this setting automatically returns to the mark-in of the last played clip when the video has ended. (Loop mode must not be selected).

11. Click a source thumbnail to select it and activate it as the local source in Producer.

Add IP video

To select an IP video source, complete the following steps:

1. Click the + Add IP video source window.

The ‘Add EXT IP Source’ window opens.

2. Select a source type from the left column (e.g., Favorites, EXT IP Source, Youtube, NDI).

3. To add a source to the EXT IP Source window, click the green +Add button.
4. The EXT IP Source window opens. In the Name field, enter the source’s name and, in the URL field, the URL. Then, click Save.

5. Select the new source in the ‘Add EXT IP source’ list and click Add to source.
6. After a source is selected and added to the source window, click the source image to move it into the preview window.

Adding an RTMP push/pull source

To add an RTMP push video stream into Producer, complete the following steps:

1. In the Producer User Interface, click +Add Source.
2. In the Add EXT IP Source pop-up window, Click RTMP Push and click +Add at the bottom of the window.

3. In the Name field, enter a Name for your RTMP source.
4. The unique address in the Server field is required to push the RTMP to the Producer instance. The stream destination address must be entered on the external device.

Note: that the server URL will change with a new Producer instance.

5. Click the Generate button to generate an authentication key.
6. Below the key field, Click Copy URL. Enter this complete URL into the source device.
7. Click the Save button.

The Add RTMP Push Source window opens.

8. Select your new RTMP source, and the green check mark displays to confirm your selection.
9. Click the Add to Source button.

Adding an HTML source

To add an HTML video stream into Producer, complete the following steps:

1. In the Producer User Interface, click +Add Source.
2. In the Add EXT IP Source pop-up window, Click HTML from the left menu and click +Add at the bottom of the window.

3. Enter a source Name.
4. Enter a source URL in the HTML field and click Save.

5. Select the source feed from the list and click the Add to source button.

Adding a Partyline source

To add an active Partyline participant source into Producer, complete the following steps:

1. In the Producer User Interface, click +Add Source.
2. In the Add Partyline Source pop-up window, Click Partyline in the left menu. An active Partyline session ID displays.

3. Click the Partyline ID and choose a Partyline participant from the drop-down menu.
4. Click the Add to source button.

Customizable Multiview feature

The Customizable Multiview feature allows users to crop and resize custom multi-view sources within TVU Producer for a Live show. The multiview sources, such as the quad-view and dual-view, are available on input source 7.

Using the Customizable Multiview feature enhances the editing capabilities of the multi-view landscape and vertical mode functionality. It also assists in transforming a single input source into a two, three, four, five, or six-window view to quickly match the needs of the technical producer for a Live show. Users can
build their unique, innovative multi-views based on the number of talents participating in a news or entertainment show.

The following examples show how multi-view sources display.

To use the Customizable Multiview feature, complete the following steps:

1. Go to Input Source 7 and click + Add Custom Video.
2. Click +Create a view. The canvas displays to build your Multiview sources.
3. Add your first source and resize your image with X and Y coordinates.
4. Click the Crop tool.
5. Adjust the Crop coordinates as desired. Then, click Finish Crop.”

Note: To create a duplicate of your source, use the Copy command.

6. Add your second source, use the X and Y coordinates to resize your image, and set it to the same height as the first image.
7. Click the Crop tool.
8. Adjust the Crop coordinates as desired. Then, click Finish Crop.
9. You can continue building the supported Multiview sources based on your needs.
10. To change the name of your custom source, click Custom Source. Then, enter a new name.
11. To change the background image, click Background in the left panel to change and upload a new image. Then, click Done.
12. The “Add Custom Video” menu displays. This menu will enable you to edit, duplicate, or delete the custom view.
13. To add a custom view to the input source, select any “custom source” from the menu, and click the Add to Source button.

Custom view and border feature

Producer and the Multiview feature allow users to customize multiple views with borders. The basic Producer account includes the quad view and PiP custom views as default selections for this feature.

To use the custom view and border feature, complete the following steps:

1. Click +Add custom video in the source window. The “Add custom video” window displays.
2. Select a view and click + Create a view at the bottom of the window.

3. In the “Edit Source” panel, click +Add. Select any number of available sources you want to customize from the drop-down menu.

4. Your selected source is displayed in the “Edit source” panel. Click the source and drag it to a desired position into the “Custom Source” window.

5. To add a border to your selected source, click the checkbox to enable the Border feature. Then choose your border width, position, and color from the drop-down menus and click the Done button.

6. To change the Background image, click the Background tab, hover your mouse over the preview background image, click Change Picture, select From Computer or From Cloud Drive, and select the new image. Click the Done button to save your changes.
7. Click Overlay to add a Logo overlay and click + Add, then choose From Computer or From Cloud Drive. Select the overlay, adjust the size, and click the Done button to save your changes
8. In the “Add custom video” window, select a “Custom Source.” A green check mark confirms your selection. Then, click the Add to source button to move your custom source into Producer.

8. Repeat the procedure to add a second custom source to your Producer project.

Using the output feature

TVU Producer can simultaneously output live video directly to Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Periscope, Producer, and CDN platforms. It can also output video to SDI through a TVU receiver decoder.

To select an output destination for a video source, complete the following steps:

1. Select the source preview window and click the Output icon in the left panel.

The Output to destinations menu opens.

2. Click the Clock icon to filter your list.

3. Click +Add to choose an output type and Select the output destination.
4. Select your output method in the panel list. To configure your output choice, click the three dots “..” and enter the required information.
5. To take your source live, click the Go Live button.

Adding a social media account

The first time a user logs in, the output section will not have any social media accounts to choose from. The user must bind social media accounts to the list before proceeding.

To bind a list of social media accounts, complete the following steps:

1. Select the source preview window and click the Output icon in the left panel.

The Output window opens.

2. Click the + Add button at the bottom of the Output to destinations panel.
3. Select a social media account from the menu.

4. The Bind Social Accounts menu opens.
5. Click Add, and a list of all social media options display.

Notes: The ISSP, HLS, and SRT output menu options are also available. The ISSP single output transmission, GRID output requires Support to configure your PID.

The Other menu option is described in ‘Vertical mode outputs in Producer.”

6. To add a new YouTube account. Select YouTube from the pop-up menu.

The YouTube Account window opens.

7. Enter a Name for the channel in the Output Name field.
8. Click the Automatic radio button.
9. Choose an Aspect Ratio.
10. Select a Resolution and Bitrate.
11. Select the Slot and Stream type.
12. Enter a Video Title and Description.

13. Log in to your YouTube account. Click the Account “?” to open the Automation settings for YouTube in another tab.
14. Click the Authenticate button and click Save to output the stream.
15. To edit the YouTube setting, click the three-dot ‘…‘ icon and select Edit.

12. Make your changes in the YouTube Output Setting pop-up and click Save or Save and Go Live.

Perform the same steps to authenticate the other social account selections. Once an account is added, the user imports the social account to be shown in the output section. Then, it is ready to go live on specific outputs.

For a list of Automation settings for YouTube, click the Account ”?” icon to open the guidebook for sharing on the social help page.

Vertical mode outputs in Producer

Complete the following two steps to output a TVU Anywhere video in the vertical mode in Producer.

Note: make sure the output destination supports 9:16.

Step 1

1. Sign in to your Producer account. After a successful sign-in, the Producer Workbench user interface displays.

2. Create or select a program to start. Select the video to be output in the Program window.
3. Locate the output account, click the three-dot ‘…‘ icon, then click Setting.
4. The Settings pop-up window displays.

5. Click the Vertical checkbox to enable the Vertical video mode feature. Set the Aspect Ratio to 9:16 and the Resolution to 608×1080. Then, click Save. Note: Cropped 9:16 is supported for 720p and 1080p productions.
6. Click Enter to start your program in TVU Producer. The Producer user interface is displayed in a vertical format.

Step 2

Set your source output settings in Producer to match your vertical source settings In the TVU Producer interface:

1. Click + Add source and add a video source from the Add source window. Then click the Add to source button.
2. To select a video to be output in the Program window, click Output in the left pane and set up or select an authenticated destination from the list. Click Output in the left pane.
3. Click the three-dot ‘…‘ icon, then click More.

The Output Setting pop-up window displays.

4. Set the Aspect radio to 9:16 and the Resolution to 608×1080. Then, click Save and go live to start output in the vertical mode.

Your video sources display in vertical (portrait) format.

Vertical output lines in the TVU Anywhere app

The vertical lines in the TVU Anywhere app will display on a specific occasion. When Producer is in horizontal mode, you can set the output to 9:16. When set to 9:16, the vertical lines in the TVU Anywhere app will display. When Producer is configured for vertical output, these lines do not display in the TVU Anywhere app.

Other IP outputs

The Other selection in the social media menu allows a user to enter a URL to take a stream to a custom CDN or their Live cloud workflow. Supported protocols are File, RTMP(s), UDP, RTSP, and MISS.

To use the Other social media menu option, complete the following steps:

1. Select the source preview window and click the Output icon in the left panel.

The Output to destinations panel opens.

2. The Output selection pop-up menu opens.
3. Click +Add, a list of all social media options including the other options display.

4. To add a new YouTube account. Select Others from the popup menu.

The Other IP Output window opens.

5. Enter a name for the channel in the Output Name field.
6. Enter the address in the Output Address field.
7. Enter a Stream Type and Slot number.
8. Click the Save button.

To configure an RTMP(S), UDP, RTMP(S), and RTSP IP outputs in Push or Pull mode:

1. Click the Output Icon and select RTMP(S), UDP, RTMP(S), or RTSP from the list.
2. Enter an Output name, Mode, and Output address.
3. Enter the Aspect Ratio, Resolution, Video bitrate, Stream Type and Slot.
4. Click the Advanced setting icon at the top-right of the window to choose your settings and click Save.
5. Return to the RTMP(S) IP Output window and Click Save.

Video publishing

The vertical video users have increased as 75% of users play videos on their mobile devices. This TVU Producer feature helps to improve your chances of making your live broadcasts go viral. Using this feature has the following benefits:

• Enables mobile customers with immersive experiences by sending out the vertical video in portrait mode with a 9:16 aspect ratio.
• Target your live audience using social media outputs already supported on Facebook and YouTube.
• Allows simultaneous recording and optimization of videos to enable both landscape and portrait modes.
• Distribute to target destinations according to device orientation, geography, platform specifications, and audience needs.

TVU Producer supports video publishing in multiple ways:

• Output to all social media using direct integrations.
• Output a custom CDN using generic protocols such as SRT, Pro-MPEG, and RTMP.

To add an SRT output, complete the following steps:

1. Select the source preview window and click the Output icon in the left panel.

The Output window opens.

2. Click +Add and select SRT.
3. Choose a Stream mode and port, then select the appropriate parameters.
4. Click Save and Go Live.

Using the overlay feature

The Overlay feature allows a user to add customized graphic and text overlays to your live video. These include native overlays such as text from the Native tab and Logos from the Logo tab. In addition, Producer features real-time overlays and data visualizations such as animations and transitions by integrating Singular.live sources from the Singular tab and Flowics integrations from the Flowics tab. The URL and NDI tabs can be used to integrate an overlay from other third-party platforms.

To access assets for this feature, click Overlay in the left navigation menu and select the Native, Logo, Singular, Flowics, NDI, or URL tab, enable the slider and click Add.

In the Overlay menu, there are six overlay tabs: Native, Logo, Singular, Flowics, URL, and NDI. There functions are as follows:

• Click the Native or Logo tab to select and place a locally sourced logo overlay or text into your production. Graphics can also be added to the list by clicking the +Add button.
• Click the Singular or Flowics tab to select and add a dynamic overlay into your production from Singular.live or Flowics.
• Click the URL and NDI tabs to integrate an overlay from other third-party platforms.

Native text overlay

The native text overlay feature allows the user to add a text overlay within the producer UI without subscribing to an external overlay program.

To add a native text overlay to your production, start the Producer instance and complete the following steps:

1. Click the Overlay icon in the left navigation menu and click the Native tab.
2. Use the slider to Enable Native Graphics.
3. Click +Add > Text > Simple text or Text Ticker for scrolling text.

4. Enter your text and select your font and display options from the menu.
5. To edit a text overlay, click the text element in the Preview window and make changes to the text panel.
6. To enable or disable text overlay, click the Enable Native Graphics slider.
7. Click the Clear overlay button to clear all overlays from the Preview window.

Native logo overlay

To add a native logo overlay to your production, start the Producer instance and complete the following steps:

1. Click the Overlay icon in the left navigation menu and click the Logo tab. The logo list displays.
2. If you prefer a logo that does not appear in the logo list, click the +Add button and select From computer or From Cloud Drive.

The local file browser window opens.

3. Locate your preferred logo file. Supported formats are JPG, GIF, and PNG (up to 1920×1080 ppi). Select the file and press Open. The image is added to the list.
4. Select a logo overlay from the list. The logo moves to the Preview window.

5. To move your overlay from the preview window into the program window, click the Overlay Cut (F6) button.

Singular overlay

To add a Singular.live App Token overlay to your production, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Overlay icon in the left navigation menu and click the Singular tab.

2. To use an App URL, click Input Token. Enter your token code and click Done.

3. The dynamic Singular.live overlay selections display.
4. Select an overlay from the list. The status icon turns to a red box when active. Click Update to move the overlay into the Preview window.

5. To edit a selected overlay, make changes and click the Update button to save and move your changes into the preview window. Repeat this procedure to add additional App URL overlays into the preview window.

6. To move your overlay into the program window, press F6.

Flowics overlay

To add a Flowtics overlay, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Overlay icon in the left navigation menu, and click the Flowics tab, then click Input Token.

2. Follow the window prompts, then copy and paste the App Token and click Done.

3. When clicking “Login”, a separate tab redirects the user to Flowics for login.

4. Enable the Flowics slider to use the controls in the Flowics tab.

URL overlay

To add a URL overlay, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Overlay tab in the left navigation menu, click the URL tab, and then enter the never.no/Singular.live URL.

2. Click Done when finished.

NDI overlay

To add an NDI overlay, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Overlay tab in the left navigation menu and click the NDI tab.
2. If desired, enable the NDI Alpha preview slider. Note that Enabling the slider will add additional delay.

3. Click + Add and enter the NDI URL as: ndi://HOSTNAME(SOURCENAME)
4. Click Done.

Clear and remove overlay feature

The clear and remove overlay feature allows a user to clear overlays in the Preview window and remove overlays from the Program window with a simple click of a button:

• To clear overlays from the Preview window, click the Clear overlay button below the Preview window.
• Click the Remove overlay button below the Program window to remove overlays from the Program window.

Taking a source live

To take a source live, complete the following steps:

1. Click a source in the source panel. The source is displayed in the Preview window.

The Preview window is the top left window outlined in a green border. A preview of a video source is displayed in the Preview window.

2. To hide the video in the preview window, click the eye icon in the bottom left corner of the preview window. To turn on sound monitoring, click the headset icon. To turn these features off, click the icons again.

The Program window is the top right window outlined in a red border.

3. To move the video into live mode, click the Space bar or Video Cut button located between the Preview and program windows.

4. Click the link icon and press the space bar or Video Cut button to simultaneously move the overlay and preview into the Program window.

Note: The Video Cut button moves the source from the Preview window to the Program window.

In addition, the following keyboard shortcuts are supported in TVU Producer:

• Press 1 to take your Input Source #1 to the PVW window. Then, press the space bar to cut source #1 in PVW to the PGM window.
• Press 2 to take your Input Source #2 to the PVW window. Then, press the space bar to cut source #2 in PVW to the PGM window.
• Press 7 to take your Input Source #7 to the PVW window. Then, press the space bar to cut source #7 in PVW to the PGM window.

A ‘LIVE’ overlay displays in the Program window to indicate a live transmission.

To access the keyboard shortcuts page, click the Management Center tab in the Workbench UI and select Shortcuts in the left menu.

The Keyboard Shortcuts page opens.

5. To turn on sound monitoring, click the headset icon. To turn the feature off, click the icon again.

Switching and transition features

There are six icons between the PVW and PGM windows, primarily including two key switches: Video Cut, Overlay Cut, three transitions, and Settings. The three transitions include Dissolve, Iris in, and Iris out. To cut the overlay and video simultaneously, click the link icon between the Overlay cut and Video cut icons.

The Transition feature provides three special effects displayed in the live streaming show when you connect or switch from one live feed or scene to another live feed or new scene when producing a live production. The Transition feature increases the overall production value and provides a better experience for the audience.

The primary operator of the live show usually controls live production transitions. When switching between the two scenes or live feeds, the operator must choose the transition in the TVU Producer UI. This feature is also useful when the producer is taking a break or returning after taking a break.

Switching feature

The TVU Producer Web interface provides the following two switching features for the primary TVU Producer operator:

Transition feature

The TVU Producer Web interface provides the following three key transition features for the primary TVU Producer operator:

• Dissolve – The Dissolve transition (F1) is a special effect that allows a gradual change from one image to another. As the first image dissolves, the second image gradually appears.

The Dissolve transition allows a previous scene to dissolve, revealing the new scene.

The Dissolve transition allows a previous scene to dissolve, revealing the new scene.

• Iris In – The Iris In transition (F2) places a circle around the frame and creates a dark silhouette around the image. Using the Iris In effect, enables the user to close a previous scene to reveal a new scene.

• Iris Out – The Iris Out transition (F3) turns the edges of the frame to solid black. Then, the black edges push inwards, forcing the view of the scene into an ever-dwindling circle as if the camera iris closing.

The Iris transitions provide an alternative to fade-in or fadeout functionality. Use the Iris In and Iris Out transitions as creative masking techniques to draw the viewers’ attention to a specific visual before the rest of the scene fully displays.

Using the Transition feature in TVU Producer

Three different transitions, Dissolve, Iris In, and Iris Out, are currently supported in TVU Producer. The Overlay cut and Video cut icons below the transition icons are used to cut the selected transitions from the PVW into the PGM window. Keyboard shortcuts for each function are printed on each icon.

To enable the transition features, complete the following steps:

1. Select to place your transition type icons between the PVW and PGM windows.
2. A control panel displays next to the selected icon as you select your transition type.

3. Use the control panel to set the time (in milliseconds) to execute the selected transition.

Note: The default value for each transition is 1500 milliseconds. This default can be changed by the operator as appropriate.

4. Repeat the process for each transition.
5. Click the Overlay cut icon (F6) and Video cut icon (space bar) as needed.

L band transition

The L band transition menu allows users to create a new transitional view in the Program window while live. This Dissolve transition allows a previous scene to dissolve, revealing the new scene.

To create a new view or add one, complete the following steps:

1. Click the L band transition Setting icon.

2. In the L band transition setting window, click +Create a view.

3. Choose the Squeeze type and edit the transition. Click the Background tab to add a (1920 x 1080) background.
4. Click the Done button to save your settings.

5. Select the background and click the Add to L-Band button.

Stopping a live transmission

To stop the live transmission, complete the following steps:

1. Click the red On Air icon in the left navigation menu. The output menu opens. The Live transmission in the Output to destination list displays as ‘On Air.’

2. Mouse over On Air to reveal the End Live button.

3. Click the End live button to stop the transmission.

Adding an overlay to the live transmission

Press the Overlay cut (F6) button to move the overlay source from the Preview window to the Program window. The Overlay cut button is located between the preview and program windows.

Audio control

The Audio Mixer tab is located in the left navigation menu.

• The AFV switch is enabled by default, allowing the input source cut to live broadcast/PGM to have its sound channel cut along with it.
• If the AFV switch is disabled/off, the sound for live streaming is selected by choosing an alternate audio channel source.

To choose an alternate audio channel source, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Audio mixer tab.

The Audio Control menu opens.

2. Move the Audio Follows Video switch to the left (green) to disable the switch (AFV OFF). The Audio control window displays alternate channels.

3. Move the source AFV slider to the right to enable an alternate audio channel source.
4. When the AFV All slider is enabled, the audio tab changes from AFV OFF to AFV ON, and the audio follows the video when cut.

5. To adjust the volume control for each Producer source, click the speaker icon and move the slider.

Using the PIP feature

The picture-in-picture (PIP) feature allows the user to display a thumbnail of a source window on top of your live transmission. The PIP selection is located at the bottom of the source window in the settings ‘…‘ menu. The PIP menu selection changes its color according to the following three states:

• When the PIP menu selection does not have a colored background, this feature is not being used.
• When the PIP menu selection is green, this indicates that the PIP overlay has been moved into the preview window.
• When the PIP menu selection is red, the PIP overlay has been cut to the program window and is live.

To use the PIP feature, complete the following steps:

1. Click the source window to move the source to the Preview window.

2. Select a second source or +Add a second source to the source panel.
3. To add a PiP, click the three-dot “…” icon in the second source window and select Picture in picture.

The second source is displayed in a small box at the bottom of the Preview window.

4. To remove the PIP overlay from the preview window, click the Clear overlay button.

5. To move the PIP overlay to your live transmission, add the PiP to the preview window and click the Overlay cut (F6) button.

6. Click the Remove overlay button to remove the PiP from the Program window.

Input Source Recording feature

With the Input Source Recording feature is enabled, users can record each camera source independently of other feeds and the final program output. Recorded files are saved in TS file format.

Postproduction teams are continually looking to TVU Oneage and reTVU Oneage content not just for TV but also for mobile apps and social media platforms. In this environment, recording only the final output/ master mix is no longer enough, as it limits the editing playing field.

Editors can now feel the freedom and be well prepared for all the postproduction requests by having HD quality ISO’s for each individual feed, much in advance.

The Input Source Recording feature enables you to:

• Effortlessly fix live mistakes during postproduction
• Create custom content for social media
• Add customized graphics to formulate a whole new program
• Enhance revenue opportunities for your digital asset
• Re-purpose and rehash content with clean feeds
• Significantly slash cost and time

For more information about downloading files, refer to “User management menu.”

To enable the Input Source Recording feature, complete the following steps:

1. Open the Workbench interface.
2. Create a new Program or Edit your current program settings and enable the Input Source Recording checkbox.

3. Add the source slots you want to record from the drop-down menu and click Save.

4. Start your program or live instance.
5. As soon as the new Producer program is up and running, the ISO recording automatically switches ON. It records all the ingested sources from the beginning until the end of your live show. The input source recording will stop only when you shut down your producer instance or program.
6. All cloud recordings can be accessed using the Cloud Record tab option within the Workbench.

To access the recordings, complete the following steps:

1. Click the TVU Producer Workbench tab.
2. The “Management Center” and “Cloud Record” tabs are displayed in the top panel.
   You can see all the input source recordings in the Cloud Record tab. The Cloud Record tab opens in a new window.
3. Click the Cloud Record tab. In the left panel, you can select Remote Recorded files and Recorded files. Each recording is named with the program name, date, and time, along with details about the Start and End times of your program instance.

4. When you click Recorded files and select a recording folder, your Input and Output source folders display the following folders:

Input Source 1, Input Source 2, Input Source 3, Input Source 4, Input Source 5, Input Source 6, and PGM Output.

To download your program file to your local drive, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Cloud Record tab.
2. Click Recorded files in the left panel. A list of your recordings displays.
3. Click on a recording source. Hover your mouse over the recording you would like to download. Then, click the download button.

Management Center tab functions

The Management Center tab provides a list of all of your previously recorded program files before the Input Source Record feature is enabled. From the Management Center tab, you can view your usage, program shortcuts and enable or disable email notifications and Auto shut-down functions.

Replay operations

TVU Producer enables users to create replay clips from an active production and save them to the Replay App. Use the Replay app to customize the highlights of a clip using Replays’ Mark-in and Mark-out features, add commentary, and make it available for production. Saved clips are selectable in the Producer Clip panel. Selecting a clip from the Producer Replay App tab -> Clip panel places it into the Replay preview window in Producer as a selectable source for the director to cut to PGM.

The Replay function can record and last 60 seconds of video input from source windows 1 through 4. The recorded video can be rewound and previewed from the Replay panel.

Note: This feature must be enabled by support. When enabled, The Replay tab is displayed in Producer.

To preview or replay your recording, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Replay tab.

2. Click the +Add replay source window or the Replay App tab in the left panel. The Clip panel opens.
3. Use one of the two methods to authenticate your TVU Producer review session with TVU Replay:

• Authenticate yourself into the review session by selecting an active production in the producer UI, this requires a login.
• You can tap the Scan [-] button on the TVU Replay Welcome screen to log in, scan the QR code with your camera app, or access the URL at the bottom of the Producer review page to authenticate yourself to the producer session.

4. The Replay app displays the Producer video.
5. Tap the Mark In button. The vertical bar indicates the marked-in state.

6. Tap the Mark Out button.
7. To preview window plays the new clip, tap the Screen to stop the running preview.
8. Tap the circular icon(s) in the Add Clip panel to select which sources you want to save. The selected source icons display green.

9. Tap the Save clip button to save your selections as a clip or tap the Cut to PGM button.
10. Saved clips are available in the Producer Replay App tab > Clip panel.
11. Select the clip in the Clip panel to add it to the Replay source preview box as a source selection.

12. In the Clip panel, users can enable/disable the default bumper shot and upload their custom bumper shots.

Clip player feature

The Clip Player feature in TVU Producer is enhanced with comprehensive support capabilities for all local clips’ basic and advanced operations, including playlist. Video uploads are also unlimited.

The new playback enhancements added to the Local Clip player in TVU Producer include the following basic functions:

• Play, Pause, forward, rewind, and Seek – The Clip Player now allows you to pause, rewind, and fast-forward the local clip as desired and/or play it from your desired location for a specific duration.
• Cue, mark-in setting for each local clip – To cue a video, determine the desired initial playback point in a specific frame of your video Clip. The enhanced clip player allows users to cue video in the desired location and play it in the PGM window from a current frame location.
  Users can set the mark-in locations for the start time and end time. The mark-in function allows the user to play any local clip from a particular start time for a specific duration or until a selected end time in the playback duration is reached.

Using the Clip player features

To use the Clip player tab features, use the full set of functions displayed in the local video file list panel to perform the play, rewind, pause, forward, and seek controls. Users can access the Advanced functions by clicking the Setting icon for any local clip associated with the live show.

Clip player interface

The local clip player provides a set of comprehensive features to run video clips within TVU Producer.

You can add any number of local video files to your program for running alternate footage in your live show. Running alternative footage adds the necessary dimension to your live show, helps cover potential errors, and keeps your audience actively engaged.

The local clip player supports all the basic and advanced operations to either play a single video clip or a set of video clips as a playlist. The TVU Producer Web interface allows you to change the file order and adjust your playlist based on your needs.

Basic functions

The local clip player Web interface includes the following basic functions:

• Play icon – Click the play icon to play the clip.

• Rewind icon – Click the rewind icon to rewind the clip.

Forward icon – Click the forward icon to advance your clip forward in the timeline.

• Seek bar – The seek bar enables you to cue the player or determine the desired initial playback point in a video clip.

• Settings icon – Opens the Play Settings panel.

Advanced functions

The local clip player Web interface includes the following advanced functions. Click the left (Single clip icon) to set a desired Advanced function:

• Single clip icon – The single clip icon enables you to play a single clip and auto-pause until the end of the clip stops.

• Loop file icon – The loop file icon enables you to loop a single file.

• Play-to-playlist icon – The play-to-playlist icon enables you to play the playlist one time and stops at the end.

• Loop playlist icon – The loop playlist icon enables you to loop all clips the playlist.

• Edit file icon – Click the edit file icon to open the Mark Media panel. Here, you can set the clip mark-in and mark-out points. Saved changes will automatically display in the program.

• Play settings menu – Click the settings icon at the top-right of the source window to open the Play Settings panel. In this panel you can access the Autoplay, Cut PGM to PVW, Play from the mark in, and Return to the mark-in slider controls for a selected source.

Note: Autoplay is ON by default. Disabling autoplay will stop the program from playing.

The Play settings menu has the following settings and functions:

• Autoplay – Autoplay is ON by default. Enabling this setting plays the video from the mark-in point when selected as a source and taken to PGM.
  
  When Autoplay is OFF, the file will not re-start automatically. The file will continue in the paused state when it is Cut to PGM.

• Cut PVW to PGM – Enabling this setting automatically cuts the preview to PGM when the video has ended. (Loop mode must not be selected).
• Play from the mark-in – Enabling this setting plays the clip from the mark-in when taken to PGM. To mark-in and mark/out files, hover your mouse over the file thumbnail and click Edit.
• Return to the mark-in – Enabling this setting automatically returns to the mark-in of the last played clip when the video has ended. (Loop mode must not be selected).

To use a clip as a Local source in Producer, click a clip preview in the clips panel to move it into Producer.

User management menu

The User Management menu allows a user to access the following:

• Select between English and Chinese languages
• Access the keyboard shortcut menu
• Sign out of Producer

To open the User Management menu, click the round icon next to the power button in the main navigation bar.

To access the Recorded files selection, click the back button in the top left of the screen to return to Workbench. Then, click the Management Center tab to access the recorded file menu.

Time remaining indicator

The time remaining indicator is located on the right side of the main navigation bar. This indicator shows you how much time is left on your Producer subscription. Once you log in, the timer starts. To stop the timer, you must click the power button in the window’s top left corner.

Advanced Audio Mixer

The Advanced Audio Mixer is a dedicated separate interface built for audio operators to mix audio for the program separately from video and graphics operation.

Use the Advanced Audio Mixer to:

• Monitor each video feed for production
• Adjust all audio input levels as well as the master output
• Adjust pans (audio gain) for each channel
• Assign channels for each group for simple management of multiple sources
• Mute each channel or select as a solo monitor for fine tuning

Multi-audio channel feature

This feature supports 2, 4, 6, or 8 embedded output audio channels in Producer. These channels are configured in the Workbench Settings window for your Producer project. The Audio mix option in Producer allows up to 4 pairs of audio channels to be configured by selecting the Audio Output Pair Control feature in the Audio mix panel. This feature is useful for multi-language outputs.

A user can independently adjust the volume of the audio output channels assigned to each pair. The volume for each pair of output channels can be adjusted or muted using the Master output level control slider in the Audio mix panel.

Note: For more information, refer to the TVU Producer Audio Mixer Quick Start User Guide.

Captioning feature

The Captioning feature in Producer provides the capability to deliver both closed captions and live captions into the program output of TVU Producer. This enables our customers to automatically add closed and live captions to the outgoing live feed from TVU Producer. Live Captioning is supported by integration with a third-party caption provider EEG. Closed captioning is provided through TVU Producer’s integration with TVU transcriber.

Note: To enable this feature, please contact your TVU Sales representative.

To enable the Captioning feature, TVU Producer is integrated with TVU Transcriber, the AI-based audio-to-text TVU converter, to insert the captions. The captions are generated in real time, ensuring perfect synchronization with audio and video as needed for the audience. The Captioning feature is fully compliant with the Federal Communication Commission.

To use the Captioning feature in Producer, complete the following steps:

1. Go to the Live Captions Menu item.
2. Go to Transcriber on top.
3. Click Go with it.
4. Click Start.

SCTE 35- based dynamic ad insertion feature

Using TVU Producer, customers can perform a dynamic ad insertion for a Live broadcast by collaborating with third-party ad services. A new feature is available to manually insert SCTE slice points or triggers in Producer to signal an ad-insertion in the transport stream. Pre-roll replacement in SCTE pass-through is also supported. This new feature complies with SCTE-35 protocols.

SCTE 35 markers are well-known and widely used in the digital broadcast industry and are supported in newer ABR delivery formats such as HLS.

An SCTE 35 marker inserts an ad into the stream at an exact timestamp. The inserted ad is active for several seconds. A splice point in the specific timestamp in a stream corresponds to an Instant Decoder Refresh (IDR) frame, which can be decoded independently without depending on what frames were decoded previously.

Benefits

• The SCTE-insertion feature allows customers to create additional sponsor revenue opportunities.
• The SCTE-insertion feature is intuitive in TVU Producer and accessible in the Producer interface.
• This ad insertion methodology is better than adding the ads on the client side.

Using the SCTE insertion feature

To use the SCTE insertion feature, complete the following steps:

1. Click SCTE in the left navigation menu. The SCTE settings menu displays.
2. Select the SCTE insertion option from the menu.

3. Insert the SCTE slice points at the desired time slots. Then, choose the durations in the program output.

Note: Any number of insertions can be added at preferred time slots.

Monitoring and Diagnostics feature

The Monitoring and diagnostics feature provides a dashboard that displays the key parameters to indicate your IP feed health coming to all Input sources and the health of the outgoing live stream going into each destination. In addition, the user can view Producer timeline messages and diagnostic errors.

Diagnostic errors are run-time errors that occur as you start your cloud instance and build your live streaming workflow. This section lists any issues you could encounter during the ingest process or starting a live stream to any targeted destinations. Diagnostic errors may also point out transmission or network bandwidth issues.

Users should run the Monitoring feature or Dashboard on a separate PC as it also takes CPU and memory resources to present all the health-related metrics, including the PGM Output of Producer.

Using the Monitoring and Diagnostics feature

To use the Monitoring and Diagnostics feature, complete the following steps:

1. In the left panel of the Producer User Interface, click the Monitor tab.

2. Copy and paste the link in a new tab.
3. The Producer Monitoring dashboard page displays in a new browser window.

The Producer Monitoring Dashboard displays all the relevant sections, Viz. Program Info, Input, Output, Closed captions, SCTE 35 Ad insertion feature, and the diagnostic log panel.

4. The diagnostic logs are located in the left-scrolling panel.
5. To download diagnostic logs, click the download icon in the top-right corner of the scrolling panel.

Using the PTZ Control feature

1. To enable the PTZ control feature, click the PTZ Control tab.

2. Select a source, click the three-dot ‘…’ icon, and select Add to PTZ Control.

3. The PTZ control panel controls are enabled. In the Source number drop-down menu, select a source Slot number.

4. Use the camera control icons below the preview to change the camera view.

5. Enter an IP address and Port in the provided fields to take your source live, then click the Connect button.
6. To disable the PTZ Control feature, go to the PTZ source window, click the three-dot ‘…‘ icon, then select Remove from PTZ Control.

Output Buffer feature

The Output Buffer feature allows users to cut into a video when censorship is necessary then, resume programming.

To use the Buffer feature, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Buffer tab.

2. Click the Upload replacement video button on the Buffer settings panel and choose a video From computer or From Cloud Drive.

3. Select the uploaded video and set a Reaction time in seconds using the slider.

Auto Failover feature

The Auto Failover feature allows users to set up a backup video to the primary video. If the primary video in PGM fails to play within the time for Auto Failover, it automatically replaces the primary with a secondary video.

To use the Auto Failover feature, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Auto Failover tab.

2. Click +Add.
3. Select a Primary and Secondary slot.
4. Set the Time for Auto Failover and click Save.

Macro service feature

The TVU Macro service is a tool within the TVU Networks ecosystem designed to automate broadcast workflows by creating sequences of events and actions.

Think of it as a “programmable remote” for your live production. You can chain together specific commands across different TVU services so they trigger automatically or in a specific order.

To set up the Macro service feature:

1. Click the Macro tab, and then the link. A new Macro Service window opens.

2. Click +Macro.

3. Enter a Macro name and click +Event.

4. Enter an Event name, then click +Action.
5. Set the Delay (how long to wait before starting), Run times (how many times to repeat), and Run interval (the gap between repeats).

The Action Edit panel opens. Here you can control several TVU components:

• MediaService / MediaHub: For routing and managing video feeds.
• Channel: For cloud playout and FAST channel scheduling.
• PTZ Service: To automate Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera movements.Producer: To trigger transitions, overlays, or source switches in your cloud production.
• Audio Mixer: To automate volume levels or mutes.
• Native Overlay: To manage graphic layers and tickers.
• SCTE APP: For automated ad insertion (SCTE-35/104 triggers).

6. Select a Service from the drop-down menu and configure your Actions.

The following image shows an example of an action and a service.

7. Click Save. Your macro will appear in the Macro list.

Purchasing TVU Producer

After registering for an account, a user can purchase Producer online using PayPal. To purchase a TVU Producer subscription, sign up for an account and click the Purchase button in the top main navigation bar.

We empower publishers, broadcasters, and enterprises to deliver the broadcast to the widest audience on any platform, anywhere on the globe, by transforming your PC into a live production control room. You can innovate and create your live event into a unique next-generation experience.

There are two ways to purchase TVU Producer:

• Online at http://producer.tvunetworks.com/producer/
• The TVU sales team can set up a monthly pricing schedule for customers who do not prefer to pay online by contacting TVU Sales by Phone at +1 650.440.4812 or email at support@tvunetworks.com

© Copyright 2026 TVU Networks Corporation. All rights reserved in all media.
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Easily capture and mix audio feeds in the cloud. Harmonize the sound like an orchestra conductor with the Advanced Audio Mixer. Adjust all audio input levels and the master output. Adjust pans (audio gain) for each channel. Mute each channel or select a solo monitor for fine-tuning.

Introduction, user experience, and behavior

Using the TVU Producer Audio Mixer requires a Producer subscription activation from TVU Support. Before you begin, refer to the TVU Producer System requirements below, then contact TVU Support to obtain your login credentials. TVU Networks recommends logging in to your TVU Producer account using your credentials and familiarizing yourself with the user interface, features, and functions.

TVU Producer Audio Mixer overview

The Audio Mixer is a dedicated interface embedded into the TVU Producer user interface. The Audio Mixer feature is built for audio operators to mix audio for the TVU Producer program separately from the video and graphics operations.

The Audio Mixer interface opens in a separate tab, allowing the individual operator to adjust the volume. The basic functions include adjusting each input source’s volume or fader level and mixing selected audio sources.

The Advanced Audio Mixer Panel allows a Producer user to manage all input levels and the master output, complemented by real-time remote commentary. Advanced capabilities serve multiple collaborators or users working to produce a single live show. The operator primarily focuses on using the advanced capabilities of the audio mixer.

Audio Mixer features

Audio Mixer enables the operator to perform the following advanced operations:

• Automatic Gain Control (AGC) supports the master mix and all source types.
• Streamdeck support.
• MIDI support for multi-channel sources and source on/off controls.
• Monitor each video and audio feed for production.
• Adjust all audio input levels as well as the master output
• Adjust pans (audio gain) for each channel.
• Mute each channel.
• Assign channels for each group for simple management of multiple sources.
• Allows Audio Follow Video (AFV) by source for all pairs in a multi-channel source.
• Allows AFV for Custom Sources.
• Link faders across output pairs.

User Guide contents

This TVU Producer Audio Mixer Quick Start User Guide provides a general overview of the basic and advanced features and interface behaviors.

This user guide provides instructions to perform the following tasks:

• Sign up or register for a TVU Producer account
• Logging into TVU Producer
• How to use the Audio Mixer

Step 1 – Sign up or register for a TVU Producer account

To sign up or register for the TVU Producer free trial, complete the following steps:

Note:

• To purchase TVU Producer, go to “Purchasing TVU Producer” for more information.

1. Open a Web browser window and enter: https://www.tvunetworks.com/products/tvu-producer-cloud-production/
2. Click the Sign up/Login icon in the page’s top right corner and select TVU Producer.

3. The Producer Sign in pop-up window displays. Click Sign Up.

4. Enter your Name, e-mail, and Password. Click the Agreement check box and click Get Started now.
5. Check your e-mail and enter the six-digit code, then click Verify.
6. The TVU Producer Workbench opens. Continue to “Creating a program.”

Step 2 – Start your Producer session

To Sign in to your TVU Producer account:

1. To launch Producer, open a web browser window and enter: https://www.tvunetworks.com/products/tvu-producer-cloud-production
2. Click the Sign up/Login button in the page’s top right corner and select TVU Producer.

The Producer Sign in pop-up window displays.

3. Enter the following information:

User ID: email address
Password: Enter your Password

4. Click Sign In. The Producer Workbench user interface displays.

Creating a program

To create a program:

1. The Workbench tab displays by default. Click + Create a Program.

2. In the Create a program pop-up window, Enter a Program name for your production and click Next.

3. The Settings pop-up window displays.
4. Choose the video format you would like to use from the Format drop-down menu.

Note: If you choose a specific Video Format for the Live Show, all your input feeds need to match with this program format for your live switching to be accurate. Please ensure all your input video formats are one and the same. You can separately choose your Output format when you want to go live.

5. Click the Audio Channel drop-down menu and select 2, 4, 6, or 8 output channels for your Producer project to enable the multi-channel audio feature.

6. Select the desired feature checkbox(es) for your live production, select a Region, and click Save:

• RPS: Whenever the RPS feature is enabled, the first six slots of your production will be reserved as RPS sources only.
• Vertical: Enable this feature to allow Producer to output your source in vertical (portrait) mode.
• Output buffer: The Output Buffer allows a time buffer (up to 300 seconds) to be set between what is viewed in the Live Output Program and the actual video being encoded for output. HLS, ISSP, RTP-FEC, SRT, Zixi, TVU Grid, TVU Channel, RTIL, RTMP(S), UDP, RTSP, YouTube, and /Social media outputs are supported.
  This is primarily so the operator can censor the live source for any issues in the program (such as profanity). If an issue occurs, you have time to react and can switch to a replacement video/image.
• Partyline: Enabling this option automatically forces all TVU Anywhere participants to join a party. The Producer PGM will default to Video Return, and UI previews will use the RTIL stream coming directly from the device.
• Follower mode: Enable this feature to define programs that will follow the main program. Choosing this feature means this production is a Main production. It cannot be added as a follower production for any other Main production. Use the Configure link to select a follower program and follower feature.
• Source delay control: Enable this feature to set a delay in ms for a producer source.
• Input Source Recording: Enable this feature to select the source you want recorded. You can find the recordings in “Cloud Record”->”Remote Recording.”
• PGM Recording: Enable this feature to allow recording functionality.
• Replay App: Enable this feature to force recording of live sources at high and low resolutions. It is suggested that the Relay App be used with productions running in progressive-scan mode to enable replay functionality. Replay is not a standard feature and must be enabled by TVU Support before it can be used. Contact support@tvunetworks.com for more information about the Replay App and testing the feature.
• Review App: Enable this feature to allow review functionality. Review is not a standard feature and must be enabled by TVU Support before it can be used. Contact support@tvunetworks.com for more information about the Review App and how to test the feature.

7. Select the region related to your IP address, then click Save.

8. To change a program setting, click the three dots “…” in the program window and click Settings. Make your changes and click Save.

9. Click the three dots “…” on your program window to view and select various program functions:

• Select Rename to change your program name.
• Select Add Collaborators to enable the Basic Collaboration feature. This feature allows the user to produce a live show by collaborating with production team members.
• Select Setting to reopen the Settings window and change to your program settings.
• Select Monitor to open the Monitoring and Diagnostics feature dashboard.
• Select Delete to remove your program from Workbench.
• Select Duplicate to duplicate a program.
• Select Offline setup to set up your programming in offline mode.

10. Hover your mouse over the new program and click Start to initialize your program in TVU Producer.

Basic Audio Mixer functionality

Basic audio mixer functionality is embedded into the Producer User Interface. Each input source has a dedicated audio icon that enables the operator to view, raise, and lower the volume of the audio channel.

Note: The basic audio mixer feature is enabled by default.

Audio Control

The Audio Mixer tab is located in the left navigation menu. Click the tab to open the Audio Control panel. The Audio Control panel displays the Source, AFV controls, and indicates when a source is being output in Producer.

• The Audio Follow Video mode (AFV) switch is enabled by default, allowing the input source cut to live broadcast/PGM to have its sound channel cut along with it.
• If the AFV switch is disabled/off, the sound for live streaming is selected by choosing an alternate audio channel source.

To choose an alternate audio channel source, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Audio Mixer tab.

The Audio Control panel opens.

2. Move the AFV switch to the left to disable it. The Audio tab displays AFV/OFF.

3. The Audio Control panel displays audio sources. Move the AFV slider to the right of an available audio source. When an audio source is enabled and being output in Producer, the ON button displays red.

4. Alternatively, you can move the All slider to the right to enable or to the left to disable all audio sources.

5. To adjust the volume control for each source, click the Audio icon and move the audio control slider.

Advanced Audio Mixer functionality

To switch to the ‘advanced’ audio mixer functionality, complete the following steps:

1. Click the Audio mixer icon in the left panel. The Audio Control menu displays.

Note: the menu options for the advanced Audio Mixer functions display.

2. Click Copy at the bottom of the Audio Control panel.

3. Open a browser window, paste the URL in the address bar, and press Enter. Alternatively, you can click the URL to open the advanced version of the Audio Mixer in a new browser window.

Advanced Audio Mixer interface

The TVU Audio mixer user interface displays.

The Advanced Audio Mixer has the following controls:

(A) Audio Mixer source settings and menu
(B) Audio Mixer MIDI device menu
(C) Audio Mixer Preset menu
(D) Headphone control or sound monitoring
(E) Fader level control
(F) Pan control
(G) Audio usage Indicator and audio enable/disable, displays red
or grey.
(H) Mute icon
(I) Master audio level setting
(J) Monitoring modes and Master Preview toggle
(K) Source Preview toggle
(L) Audio Output Pair Control
(M) Monitor Levels setting
(N) Source mute and slide sync with output pairs menu

All of the audio mixing controls are available for the event. The audio mixer engineer can work with up to 4 output pairs. Each output pair has a dedicated independent audio panel. Each input source can have up to 4 audio pairs. Each pair can be controlled independently.

Left panel controls:

The Audio Mixer Source Settings menu enables users to display visible and unavailable sources. In this menu, users can enable AFV, AGC, and add a description to each source.

MIDI icon

The MIDI device menu displays available and connected MIDI devices. MIDI is supported for multi-channel sources and source on/off controls.

Audio Mixer icon

Audio Mixer Presets can be configured and saved for each source in the Preset panel.

To select an Audio Preset for a specific channel:

1. Click the Audio Preset icon in the left panel.

2. The Preset panel opens. Click + Add Preset at the bottom of the panel and select a Source from the Select drop-down menu. To add a source, click + Add source and make a selection.

Source mute and slide sync icon

The Source mute and slide sync with output pairs icon displays selectable output pairs that correspond with the Audio Output Pair Control and allows you to mute the source from the Audio mixer.

Multi-audio channel feature

This feature supports 2, 4, 6, or 8 embedded output audio channels in Producer. The Audio mix option in Producer allows up to 4 pairs of audio channels to be configured by selecting a number in the Audio Output Pair Control feature in the Audio mix panel. This feature is useful for multi-language outputs.

A user can independently adjust the volume of the audio output channels assigned to each pair. The volume for each pair of output channels can be adjusted or muted using the Master output level control slider in the Audio mix panel.

To set up multiple audio output channels in Producer:

1. Select a source in the Producer User Interface and click the Audio Mixer icon in the left panel. The Audio Mixer panel opens.
2. Click the URL at the bottom of the panel to open the Audio Mixer interface.
3. Locate the “Audio Output Pair Control” at the top-right corner of the interface. Channel setting number 1 is selected by default.

4. Click the Left-Right buttons in the audio source panel to select the audio source channels you would like to pair with setting 1.

Note: Refer to “Advanced Audio Mixer user experience behavior” for information about stereo and dual mono settings.

5. Adjust the individual source audio settings for channel 1, then adjust the Master audio level in the left panel to the desired setting.
6. Click channel setting 2 and repeat steps 4 and 5, respectively, and so on, to pair up to 4 channels (with a maximum of 8 outputs).
7. To adjust your audio channel paired settings, click the appropriate Audio Output Pair Control channel number to display your settings.

Advanced Audio Mixer user experience behavior

The following two types of audio sources are supported in the Advanced Audio Mixer interface:

Stereo: Stereo has one channel and includes one fader, pan control, and audio level indicators. When stereo is selected, both left and right indicators illuminate together to indicate one channel.

Dual mono: Dual mono has a left and right channel and includes two fader controls, two pan controls, and two audio level indicators. When dual mono is selected, both left and right indicators illuminate separately to indicate two channels.

The “Stereo and Dual-mono channel examples” figure shows the Stereo and dual mono channels:

• Source 1 indicates Stereo (one channel)
• Source 2 shows Dual mono (left and right channels)

The Fader level indicator ranges from -∞ to +12

Note: The following stereo and dual-mono channel example is shown to highlight the differences.

Audio usage indicators are displayed in red at the bottom of the panel.

Stereo audio source

The Stereo audio source has only one fader and one balance control (or Pan control), as shown below.

• The fader level indicator range is from -∞ to +12.
• Balance control ranges from 0 to 100. The balance is set to 50 (middle).

Dual-mono audio source

The Dual-mono audio source has two faders and two pan controls. One fader controls the left channel, and the other controls the right channel. The two channels operate independently.

• Each channel has an independent fader level indicator ranging from -∞ to +12.
• The pan control slide ranges from 0 to 100. The left pan control setting is 0, and the right pan control setting is 100.

Note: Dual Mono mode does not support MIDI devices. A warning message will display allowing you to convert to Dual Mono. Switching the source to stereo will support MIDI devices.

Headphone control and sound monitoring

The headphone icon allows the operator to monitor a specific audio channel.

Fader level control

The fader level indicators show the appropriate status from the basic mixer. When the Audio Mixer displays for the first time, the fader level indicators must be set to the appropriate volume or gain, even though sound monitoring is switched.

This will provide the audio operator with real-time results, ensuring all audio channel volumes are correctly working. The operator can then adjust the gains of specific audio channels as desired.

Audio usage indicator and enable/disable functions

The audio usage and enable/disable indicator button at the top of the panel (turns red or grey).

The Audio usage button (one for each channel in the input source) indicates which audio channels are used or enabled.

• When the audio switch is ON or enabled, it turns red
• When the audio switch is OFF or disabled, it turns grey

When live sources are switched, the audio usage indicator (in red) is applied to the newly switched input source and the channels. If PIP is enabled on a live source, then both these input sources, which are going to program output, will indicate usage when their left and right channel indicators turn red.

Note: If AFV is enabled, the audio usage is read-only. The operator cannot enable audio on more than one channel.

Note: If AFV is disabled, the operator can click on the audio usage button to switch between grey (disabled) to red (enabled) or red (enabled) to grey (disabled).

If the operator changes the audio usage on two different channels to Red, those two audio channels will go to program output.

Audio control for quad mode

When the quad mode (input source 7) is selected, it behaves like any other source.

The audio usage indicator is ON for source 7 (and is only lit up for source 7), and whatever the presetting was for its original source still applies.

Monitor level control

The Monitor level control in the audio mixer controls the volume of the Audio Mixer tab in the Chrome browser.

Mute control

The Mute control allows the end-user to silence the audio channel completely. This will also silence the channel output audio.

Note: Mute can be used in both use-cases, when AFV is ON or OFF.

The user can mute the stereo source or dual-mono source channels when AFV is ON. When the mute icon is switched ON for the ‘Source’ chosen to go to Program output, the master volume is also muted.

In the following example, AFV is enabled. Video source 6 is chosen to go to the program output. When both channels are muted for this specific audio source, the master volume is entirely muted on the program output. Group audio is not enabled in the following ‘Use-case example.’

Mute functionality works similarly if AFV is OFF and the Group Audio feature is enabled.

In the use-case example, the user can use the mute functionality associated with the group directly. When using the mute icon associated with Group 1 or Group 2, the user can mute all of the audio sources assigned to Group 1 or Group 2.

The user can also mute one of the audio channels chosen for Group 1, which will silence only that specific channel.

Group Audio feature

The Group Audio functionality is enabled only when AFV is OFF. Users cannot choose groups in AFV mode.

The Group Audio feature enables users to assign audio channels to specific groups. The Audio Mixer Panel supports two groups.

To use the Group Audio feature:

1. Open the Advanced Audio Mixer panel.
2. Assign each desired audio channel in each respective audio source (whether a stereo source or dual mono) to group 1 or 2.
3. Choose the desired channels and assign them to either group 1 or 2.

Note: Selecting audio channels for specific groups can be completed initially without enabling the group audio functionality.

4. To change the Group Audio setting, select Group 1 or 2 in the program output panel, then click the ON button in the Audio panel above Group Audio.

Note: Users can switch either group or both groups simultaneously to manage and control all of the audio channels and sources associated with a specific group.

5. If desired, a user can dynamically assign new channels to either of the groups.

Note: The ‘ON” Audio Button can be enabled only after assigning at least one audio channel. If the user has not assigned any audio sources to either group, the user cannot switch ON the group audio.

In the following ‘Channel and input source example,’ channel 2 of input source 1 is assigned to Group 2. In addition, the two audio channels of the input source 3 are also assigned to Group 2. The User interface will now allow the user to switch ON the Group 2 control, then reduce the fader levels of all the associated channels using the Group fader controls.

Note: Enabling the group feature will not have any impact on the current master volume functionality.

Purchasing TVU Producer

A user can purchase Producer online using PayPal. To purchase a TVU Producer subscription, sign in to your trial account and click the Purchase button in the top main navigation bar.

We empower publishers, broadcasters, and enterprises to deliver the broadcast to the widest audience on any platform, anywhere on the globe. By transforming your PC into a live production control room, you can innovate and create your live event into a unique next-generation experience.

There are two ways to purchase TVU Produce hours:

• Sign in online at https://producer.tvunetworks.com/producer/ and click the Purchase button.
• The TVU sales team can set up a monthly pricing schedule for customers who do not prefer to pay online by contacting TVU Sales by Phone at +1 650.440.4812 or email at support@tvunetworks.com

© Copyright 2026 TVU Networks Corporation. All rights reserved in all media.
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Introduction, setup, and base operation

This TVU server hardware setup user guide provides instructions for setting up and configuring 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 (v2-v7) hardware be upgraded to the v8.4 software build. The VS3600 and VS3650 (v1-v7) hardware can be upgraded to the v8.4 software build.

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

Product overview

For more information, refer to the “Appliance cross-reference matrix” on page ii. Throughout this user guide, the TVU server may be referred to as the TVU server model, along with the following designations:

• TVU Model VS3100 high-density server
• TVU Models VS3200 and VS3250 servers
• TVU Models VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650 servers

For advanced server configuration, refer to the “TVU Server Software User Guide, models VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650 – Linux” as appropriate.

Standard components

The TVU server includes the following standard components:

• Server
• Power cable

Optional components include the following:

• Interrupt for broadcast (IFB) external USB interface
• Keyboard and mouse
• Regionalized power cord

This hardware guide provides information about the following topics:

• TVU server hardware overview and setup
• Understanding the faceplate controls and the operations panel
• Logging in to the TVU server
• TVU server Web interface overview

Appliance cross-reference matrix

Front panel overview (VS3200 / VS3250)

The TVU server (models VS3200 and VS3250) front panel features the following connections and controls, and runs Linux v7.9:

Rear panel overview (VS3200 / VS3250)

The TVU server (model VS3200) rear panel is shown with a single power supply and features the following components and connections:

Front panel overview (VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650)

The TVU server (models VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650) front panel features the following connections and controls:

Rear panel overviews (VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650)

The TVU server (models VS3500 and VS3600) rear panel with the quad SDI card option features the following components and connections:

The TVU server (models VS3550 and VS3650) rear panel is shown with dual power supplies and a dual SDI card option, and features the following components and connections:

TVU high-density server front panel overview (VS3100)

The TVU high-density server front panel features the following connections and controls, and runs Linux v7.9.

TVU high-density server rear panel overview (VS3100)

The TVU high-density server rear panel features the following components and connections:

Note: Only use a TVU Networks supplied AC adapter with this unit.

IMPORTANT: Information regarding the supplied AC adapter:

The supplied AC adapter is designed for use with an input voltage of 100-240 V AC.

Powering the TVU server on and off

Complete the steps in the following procedure to power the server on and off or to restart the unit.

1. To power on the TVU server, press the square or circular power button on the front panel.

2. To power off the TVU server, hold the power button down for four seconds.

Note: The TVU server will automatically restart if the power button is pressed and held in for less than four seconds.

3. Complete the procedures to set up the TVU server.

Note: To assist with the setup procedures, refer to the front and rear panel overviews for the server connection descriptions and locations.

Before you begin

Before setting up the TVU server, TVU Networks recommends allocating a static IP address to the server to ensure the network configuration remains stable. All incoming ports in “Appendix A, Network and firewall configuration” are configurable. Please contact TVU Networks Customer Support at support@tvunetworks.com if you wish to use a configuration other than the one specified in this documentation.

Note: To assist with the software setup procedures, refer to the “TVU Server Software User Guide – Linux.”

Setting up the TVU Linux server

Complete the following steps to set up the TVU server:

1. Connect the factory-supplied power cable to the server.
2. Connect a monitor to the encoder using the HDMI or display port connections.
3. Connect a keyboard and mouse to the encoder using the USB ports.
4. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the two Ethernet ports.

Note: Notice whether your server comes with a dual or quad SDI card.

5. Connect the SD/HD-SDI video source to the SDI input port if your server has a dual card.
6. If you have a high-density server, connect the HD/SD video source to the SDI port on the back of the server.
7. To power on the TVU server, press the power button on the front panel.

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

8. Click Network Setup. The Receiver Web Control login page displays.

9. Enter the following information:

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

10. Click Login. The TVU Network interface displays.

TVU Linux Receiver UI Network configuration

1. In the Network setting panel, complete the following actions as indicated:

(A) Network Interface: Click the Interface drop-down menu to select an Ethernet adapter.

(B) Is Up: The Is Up setting displays the state of the selected Ethernet adapter.

(C) IP: When you select Static mode, you can enter the IP address in the field provided.

(D) Gateway: When you select Static mode, you can enter the gateway address in the field provided.

(E) IP Method: Click the IP Method drop-down menu to select a Static IP or DHCP address setting.

(F) MAC Address: The MAC address of the Ethernet adapter is displayed.

(G) Mask: When you select Static mode, you can enter the Subnet mask address in the field provided.

(H) DNS1 and DNS2: The DNS setting fields are displayed in the DNS panel.

2. When finished, click the Settings (gear) icon, then Restart Service from the drop-down menu.

3. Continue with “Logging in to the TVU Server Web UI.”

Logging in to the TVU Server Web UI

To log in to the TVU receiver Web UI, have your server’s static IP address available and complete the following steps:

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. Click Enter. The TVU Receiver landing page displays.

The Receiver landing page includes access to:

• Web Control – TVU Receiver Web UI
• Network Setup – Network and DNS setup
• File Browser – Recorded files and Profile settings
• Migration – R configuration restoration
• Port Test – Network diagnostics for inbound/outbound ports, and NTP status
• Service Control – The Service Control link allows users to enable FTP service, SSH service, Media Server, and Agent Service.
• Check for Updates (BETA)

Note: For detailed information about the Receiver landing page refer to the TVU Server Software UG Linux v8.4.

3. Click Web Control. The TVU Networks Receiver Web Control Login page displays.
4. Enter the following information:

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

5. Click Login. The TVU Receiver Web UI displays.

6. To complete the setup procedure, continue with “TVU Linux Receiver UI configuration.”

TVU Linux Receiver UI configuration

The TVU Receiver interface Settings drop-down menu in the top-right panel displays several options. These include accessing the Network setup page, selecting an output video format, configuring IP and port mapping, and accessing Web services.

Note: The Restart Service feature can now be accessed in the Settings drop-down menu to reset the WebR after enabling or disabling features.

IP and port mapping

To configure IP and Port Mapping, complete the following steps:

1. In the TVU Receiver User Interface, click the Settings menu in the top-right corner of the screen, then select IP and Port Mapping. For more information about port forwarding, refer to the latest “Port-forwarding guidelines” document.

The IP and Port Mapping window opens.

2. Enter the External IP and Local IP address in the appropriate IP and Port Mapping fields. To add an additional slot, click +Add. Then, click Apply and close the window.

SDI output settings

To configure your video output format, complete the following steps:

1. In the Settings drop-down menu, select SDI Output Settings.

The SDI Output Settings window opens.

2. Click the Output Format drop-down menu.

3. Select a format from the menu, click Apply, and close the window.

Network setup page

1. To access the Network settings page from the Receiver Web UI, select Network Setup from the Settings menu.

The Network setup interface opens in a new window.

2. To open the System settings menu, click the Settings (gear) icon in the top right corner of the Network interface screen.

3. You can use the system settings menu to restart the service, restart the system, update the firmware, and shut down the server.
4. To return to the Receiver user interface, click the Web Control icon in the top navigation bar.

5. The TVU Receiver Web user interface displays.

Product Specifications – Model VS3600, VS3650, VS3500, and VS3550 servers

The TVU VS3600/VS3650 4K Server models are designed to host multiple TVU applications that can perform numerous tasks simultaneously, including SDI/IP encoding and decoding, frame-accurate IP video switching, graphics overlay, AI-based closed captioning, store-and-forward file transfers, and more. TVU Server is also the gateway to TVU Grid®, allowing IP content to be routed and distributed easily within your network or with partner networks.

Product specifications – Model VS3100 high-density tray mount server

Product specifications – Model VS3200 and VS3250 servers

Appendix A – Network and firewall configuration

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

TVU Networks® recommends assigning the TVU server a static IP address 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 automatically and enable video transport.

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 on the external firewall interface of the TVU server’s IP address.

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, allow all incoming TCP traffic on port 8288 to the receiving terminal; forward all traffic arriving on port 8288 on the external firewall interface to the TVU Receiver’s IP address. 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 on port-forwarding. Please refer to the latest “TVU Server Port-Forwarding Guidelines” for the VS3100, VS3200, VS3250, VS3500, VS3550, VS3600, and VS3650 models. If you are a customer, contact TVU Support for detailed information.

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TVU MLink is the complete and versatile rack-mount IP video solution designed specifically for use in vans, trucks, sport utility vehicles, and fixed studios. MLink uses all cellular 3G/4G/LTE/5G, satellite, microwave, WiFi, and Ethernet connections to transmit a high-quality, reliable HD video stream with sub-second latency. A stream can be started with any type of connection, and additional or removed connections can be made at any time, without disrupting video.

Introduction, setup, and base operation

The TVU MLink features Inverse StatMux Plus (ISX) technology for dependable video broadcast in even the most challenging transmission environments, such as a moving vehicle. TVU MLink uses IP67-rated external roof-mounted antennas to ensure the best possible signal strength.

The TVU MLink transmitter also features the new TVU 7 platform, which supports the TVU Partyline feature.

TVU MLink overview

TVU MLink models TE5500 and TE5800 are a part of the TVU ecosystem. The video streams from MLink can also be easily distributed to multiple locations using TVU Grid® for live video switching, routing, and distribution solutions.

The TVU MLink TE5500 transmitter (encoder) uses 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 Setup and User Guide.“

Features overview

TVU MLink Model TE5500 contribution encoder:

• MLink TE5500 is an ISX transmitter in a 1RU rack-mount form factor.
• Auto-senses and supports virtually all video formats 4K 25/30P, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, NTSC/PAL transmission using HEVC or H.264 VBR or CBR encoding (300K-50Mb/s).
• Connect to virtually any live professional/consumer video device via 6G-SDI or HDMI 2.0a input, including cameras, video routers, pool feeds, video switchers, video players, and more.
• Ultra-low latency transmission over commodity internet. Glass-to-glass latency as low as 500ms over cellular / 350ms over Ethernet.
• Supports up to 16 SDI-embedded audio channels or 8 channels of HDMI-embedded audio.
• Single Ethernet port for commodity internet connectivity.
• Support for TVU Return Video Feed via rear-panel HDMI port.
• Status monitor output via DP or HDMI.
• Talkback support uses TVU Voice (2-way voice) or traditional IFB (package dependent).
• Supported as a source when used with TVU Partyline for collaboration.
• Dual encoder support (package dependent); one is dedicated for live transmission, and the other automatically records in a 7.5 hour, 8 Mbps CBR loop anytime an input is connected (whether you are live or not). Access recordings locally or via the TVU Transceiver back at the studio.
• Upload files from the field using a connected USB device (thumb drive or HDD/SSD) with file management capability (Package dependent).
• Web-based ConfigT interface for local or remote monitoring and control. Supports up to 6 IP source inputs.
• Supports HTTP, UDP, RTMP, and RTMPS protocols.
• Directly compatible with TVU Cloud production tools, including TVU Command Center, TVU Producer, TVU Partyline, TVU Channel, and TVU CloudR.

TVU MLink Model TE5800 – ISX field / Remote uplink:

• The MLink TE5800 is an ISX transmitter in a 2RU rack-mount form factor.
• Aggregates any mix of cellular, Ethernet, WiFi, satellite, and microwave.
• Supports up to 6 embedded LTE or 5G modems. Ships standard with external IP67 rated external LTE antennas (3m cables) or optional 5G antennas.
• Has the ability to support a mix of 5G (optional) /LTE/4G and 3G modems (internal to the chassis) with external SMA antenna connections (4x SMA per 5G Modem, 2x SMA per LTE modem). The MLink TE5800 allows modem antennas to connect directly to the chassis, simplifying cabling.
• Auto-senses and supports virtually all video formats, including 4K (50/59.94P), 1080p, 1080i, 720p, NTSC/PAL transmission using HEVC or H.264 VBR or CBR encoding (300K-50Mb/s).
• Connect to virtually any live professional/consumer video device via 6G-SDI or HDMI 2.0a input, including cameras, video routers, pool feeds, video switchers, video players, and more.
• Super low-latency transmission over commodity internet. Glass-to-glass latency as low as 500ms over cellular / 350ms over Ethernet.
• Supports up to 16 channels of SDI-embedded audio or 8 channels of HDMI-embedded audio.
• Dual encoder support (package dependent); one is dedicated for live transmission, and the other automatically records in a 7.5 hour, 8Mb/s CBR loop anytime an input is connected (whether you are live or not). Access recordings locally or via the TVU Transceiver back at the studio.
• File upload management; Upload files from the field using a connected USB device (thumb drive or HDD/SSD) with file management capability (package dependent).
• Web-based ConfigT interface for local or remote monitoring and control. Supports up to 6 IP source inputs.
• Easily accessible front panel SIM card slots for easy configuration.
• Front panel LCD interface for easy configuration, control, and monitoring.
• Embedded outbound WiFi module with external antenna support (MIMO) for use with ISX transmissions.
• Embedded HotSpot WiFi module with external antenna support (MIMO) for access point use (Internet connectivity).
• Support for TVU Return Video Feed via rear-panel HDMI port.
• Talkback support uses TVU Voice (2-way voice) or traditional IFB (package dependent).
• Supported as a source when used with TVU Partyline for collaboration.
• Optional TVU Router support (TVU model RE980 only) which turns MLink into a high-speed access point in virtually any location. All data connections are aggregated together to provide high-speed connectivity.
• Optional dual power supply
• Directly compatible with the TVU Cloud production tools, including TVU Command Center, TVU Producer, TVU Partyline, TVU CloudR, and TVU Channel.

About this guide

This MLink User Guide provides specifications and instructions for setting up and operating two MLink Models, the TVU MLink Model TE5500 (for Ethernet applications) and the TVU MLink Model TE5800 transmitters.

Main topics:

• Setting up the TVU MLink model TE5500 and model TE5800
• Using the faceplate controls and operations panel
• Configuring, monitoring, and controlling the TVU MLink transmitter using the Web UI
• Operating the TVU MLink model TE5500 and model TE5800

Model TE5500 front panel overview

The TVU MLink model TE5500 front panel features the following connections, indicators, and controls.

Note: USB ports on the front panel are intended to support only a keyboard and mouse. Do not connect USB modems, network adapters, and like devices into these ports.

Model TE5500 rear panel overview

The TVU MLink model TE5500 rear panel features the following connections.

Note: The USB ports support up to four USB devices from any of the six ports.

Model TE5800 front panel overview

The TVU MLink model TE5800 front panel features the following connections, indicators, and controls. The TE5800 ships with 3 standard LTE dome antennas to support 6 modems.

Model TE5800 rear panel overview

The TVU MLink model TE5800 and rear panel feature the following connections.

Note: The top left USB port supports WiFi while the bottom right port supports hotspot functionality (for TE5800 support only)

Before you begin

Complete the following procedures to set up the TVU MLink model TE5500 and TE5800 transmitters.
Refer to the front and rear panel overviews for MLink transmitter connection descriptions and locations to assist with the setup procedures. Contact TVU Support if you have any difficulties during the setup process.

MLink TE5500 transmitter setup procedure

Complete the following steps to set up the MLink model TE5500 transmitter. All input sources must be in a supported video format and frame rate:

1. Connect the factory-supplied AC power cable to the MLink and AC power source.
2. Connect a computer display connector to the rear panel display or HDMI output port to view real-time system status.
3. Connect a TP-Link wireless card dongle to the top left rear panel USB port to enable WiFi if required.
4. Connect a TP-Link wireless card dongle to the bottom right rear panel USB port to enable hotspot functionality if required.
5. Connect an Ethernet cable to the left Ethernet port on the rear panel.
6. Connect the HD/SD video source to the SDI or HDMI port on the back of the MLink. Refer to the rear panel overview diagram for the SDI input and HDMI input port locations.

Note: Supports up to 8 channels of embedded audio.

7. TVU IFB and VoIP service are provided using the USB audio box connected to the receiver. Connect your audio equipment as appropriate.

MLink TE5800 transmitter setup procedure

Complete the following steps to set up the MLink model TE5800 transmitter:

Note: All input sources must be in a supported video format and frame rate.

1. Connect the factory-supplied AC power cable to the MLink and AC power source.
2. Connect the computer display to the rear panel display or HDMI output port to view real-time system status.
3. If required, connect WiFi MIMO antennas to the top left WiFi connectors to support the MIMO mode configuration for LTE downloading (does not support uploading.)
4. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the two GbE Ethernet ports on the rear panel.
5. Connect the antenna connector to the modem connection on the rear panel:

• LTE dome antenna (3 antennas) with two connectors. One antenna supports 2 modems and should be installed at least 20 centimeters apart.
• 5G modem antenna (one per modem) with four connectors. The 5G antenna should be installed at least 20 centimeters apart.

6. Connect the HD/SD video source to the SDI or HDMI port on the back of the MLink. Refer to the rear panel overview diagram for the SDI input and HDMI input port locations.

Note: Supports up to 8 channels of embedded audio.

7. TVU IFB and VoIP service are provided using the USB audio box connected to the receiver. Connect your audio equipment as appropriate.

MLink TE5800 front panel controls and operations

You will use the control panel buttons to access common device functions, such as switching receivers, changing transmission modes, or triggering a live transmission.

The control panel button functions are as follows:

• Press the Left and Right arrows to switch between paired receivers or transceivers.
• Press the green check button to go live or to confirm an action.
• Press the Red X button to stop a live transmission or deny an action.
• Use the Up and Down arrows to switch between preset transmission modes.

Step 1 – Powering the TVU MLink TE5800 On and Off

Complete the following steps to power on/off and restart the MLink transmitter:

1. To power On the TVU MLink, press the power button in the front panel’s left lower section.
   
   The name and PID number of the unit displays on the MLink LCD screen during boot-up.
2. To power Off the TVU MLink, press and hold the power button down for more than four seconds.

Note: The TVU MLink will automatically restart if the power button is pressed and held in for less than four seconds.

TVU MLink TE5800 front LCD panel and functions

The MLink front LCD display panel allows the user to view the status of the following functions:

Transmission status monitor

The transmission status monitor displays the current transmission status of the paired TVU One, referred to as the “TVU Pack.”

• If the display is flashing “LIVE,” it indicates the transmission is live.
• If a camera or input source is not connected to the TVU MLink transmitter, the LCD panel displays “Online.”
• If a video source is detected, but the session is not Live, the display will show “STDBY” to indicate it is in Standby mode.

Receiver name

The currently selected receiver name is displayed on line 2.

Preset transmission mode

The transmission mode status for the selected receiver is displayed under the receiver name.

Input

The input source is displayed on line 4.

Using the TVU MLink controls and operations panel

Complete the following procedures in steps 2 through 4 to use the TVU MLink front panel controls and operations functions. The MLink status displays on the LCD screen.

Note: Refer to the following “LCD status display panel” figure unless otherwise indicated for this section.

Figure reference: LCD status display panel

Step 2 – Choosing a transceiver

1. Locate the currently selected transceiver’s name. Refer to callout ( 2 ) on the MLink “LCD status display panel” figure.
2. To choose a preset transmission mode, use the controls and operations panel. Press the Left and Right arrows to scroll through and select the available receiver.
3. Verify your change on the LCD panel.

The default preset transmission mode may be different for each receiver or transceiver. You may see the preset transmission mode change when switching between other receivers and transceivers.

Step 3 – Choosing a preset transmission mode

1. Locate the preset transmission modes displayed under the receiver name. Refer to callout ( 3 ) on the MLink “LCD status display panel” figure.
2. To choose a preset transmission mode, use the controls and operations panel Up and Down arrow keys to scroll through and select the desired option.
3. Verify your change on the LCD display panel.

Step 4 – Going live with your transmission

1. Before going “Live,” connect the camera or input source to the MLink transmitter. If a camera or input source is not connected, “Online” displays in the top left corner of the LCD panel.
2. Verify that the camera or input source is connected. The LCD panel displays “STDBY” in the top left corner of the LCD panel. Refer to callout ( 1 ) on the MLink “LCD status display panel” figure.
3. To go “Live,” press the green check mark button on the front control panel. The transmitter will prompt you to start a live transmission in the LCD display.

4. To confirm, click the green check mark button once more.
5. To deny the request, click the front panel controls red X button. The selected preset transmission mode and paired receiver name will display on the LCD panel.
6. When the transmitter is in “Live” mode, the word “LIVE” (as shown in the go-live confirmation display) blinks in the top left corner of the LCD panel. The variable bitrate will also display in real-time next to the flashing “LIVE” indicator.

The selected preset transmission mode, paired receiver name, and input source are displayed.

7. Press the red X button on the control panel to stop a live transmission. The unit will prompt you to stop the live transmission, as shown in the following figure.

8. To confirm that you want to stop the transmission, press the front panel’s controls’ green check mark button. Then, click the red X button on the front panel controls to deny the request.
9. After the live transmission has stopped, the screen returns to (“STDBY”) mode.

Step 5 – Use the Display or HDMI port to view the Video preview and transmission status screen

To view a detailed view of the status screen, complete the following steps to connect a monitor to the Display or HDMI port on the TVU MLink rear panel:

1. Connect a Display or HDMI monitor cable to the appropriate port on the TVU MLink to view the detailed status display screen.
2. Connect a camera to the TVU MLink and power on both the camera and MLink devices. The Video Preview Transmission screen displays.

Video Preview Transmission screen

Refer to the following “Video preview transmission screen” figure and the live TVU MLink display status screen settings and descriptions list.

TVU MLink display status screen settings and descriptions:

• Input preview – Shows the live picture from the camera and captured in TVU MLink.
• Transmission status monitor – Provides the current transmission status of the TVU Pack. TVU MLink transmits a “Live” picture if the indicator is red. If the indicator displays black/gray, the TVU MLink is not transmitting live and is on “Standby.”
• File upload status monitor – Displays the progress of any file being uploaded from the TVU MLink’s SSD hard drive to the TVU Receiver.

Note: Uploading a file is not possible when the TVU Pack is in “Live” mode.

• Data card status monitor:

– Displays the current number and status of all data cards connected to the TVU MLink.
– The status of data cards connected to the Pack will appear as green, red, or black.
– The green status indicates that the data card is connected.
– The red status indicates that the data card is attempting to dial.
– The black status indicates there is no card.

• TVU MLink PID and firmware version information – Indicates the unit’s identifying PID and version number. Be sure to have this information available when contacting TVU customer support.
• Audio input level monitor – Dynamically displays a graphic indicator in color for the TVU MLink audio input level (DBFS).
• VoIP/IFB indicator – Indicates whether or not the IFB function is on. The small red IFB box indicates that the IFB function is enabled and connected. If the red box does not appear, IFB is not connected or is disabled.

Standby video input status screen

Refer to the following “Standby video input status screen” and the TVU MLink standby video status screen settings and descriptions list.

• Connection status:

– Displays the status and IP of each network connection. The status of data cards connected to the TVU Pack will appear green, red, or black.
– The green status indicates that the data card is connected.
– The red status indicates that the data card is attempting to dial.
– The black status indicates there is no card detected.

• Transmission status monitor – Provides the current transmission status of the Pack. TVU MLink transmits a “Live” picture if the indicator is red. If the indicator is black/gray, TVU MLink is not transmitting live and is on “Standby.”
• File upload status monitor – Displays the progress of any file being uploaded from the TVU MLink’s SSD hard drive to the TVU Receiver.

Note: Uploading a file is not possible when the TVU Pack is in “Live” mode.

• Data card status monitor:

– Displays the current number and status of all data cards connected to the TVU MLink.
– The status of data cards connected to the TVU Pack will appear green, red, or black.
– The green status indicates that the data card is connected.
– The red status indicates that the data card is attempting to dial.
– The black status indicates there is no card detected.

• VoIP/IFB indicator – Indicates whether or not the IFB function is on. The small red IFB box indicates that the IFB function is enabled and connected. If the red box does not appear, IFB is not connected or is disabled.
• TVU MLink PID and firmware version information – Indicates the unit’s identifying PID and version number and is used when contacting TVU customer support.
• Audio input level monitor – Dynamically displays a graphic indicator in color for the TVU MLink audio input level (DBFS).

Advanced Configuration

This section provides instructions for advanced configuration settings for hotspot, WiFi, modem, microwave, router, and BGAN configuration for the MLink model TE5800 transmitter.

TVU MLink system status monitoring and control using a Web browser on an iPhone or a smart mobile device

The TVU Transmitter’s operational status can be monitored, and various parts of the transmission can be controlled from a Web browser. This interface can be accessed using a standard web browser connected to the TVU MLink TE5800 hotspot USB port on the rear transmitter panel.

Connecting the MLink TE5500 to the internal hotspot (optional)

Complete the following steps to configure the TVU MLink transmitter to the internal hotspot using your iPhone or a smart mobile device:

1. Connect the TP-Link WiFi dongle to the rear panel bottom right USB port.
2. 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 MLink’s PID)
   • The default password is the last 8 digits of the MLink PID
   • All password characters are uppercase. The password can be changed in the Web UI if desired.

3. Connect to the SSID using your iPhone/smart device. Refer to the following “TVU MLink status; video and network screen” for examples of how the status screens display on a smart device Web browser.
4. Once the connection is established, open a web browser and enter the following IP address in the address line to see the transmitter’s “System status”: http://192.168.4.1
5. The MLink System Status panel will display.

MLink System status panel overview

The System status panel provides access to the following information.

The MLink transmitter System status panel provides access to the following information:

(A) MLink advanced operations icon – Tap the three-bar icon to open the advanced operations menu. This opens the Live, File,
General, and Advanced menu selection panels.. Refer to “MLink Advanced operations – Web interface controls” for more information.
(B) Configuration shortcut icons – These icons open the WiFi, HotSpot, Modem, and Ethernet configuration panels.
(C) System panel – Displays the MLink mode, version, PID, CPU capacity, and temperature.
(D) Network panel – Modem card information including type, connectivity, and IP address all organized by slot number.

(E) IFB/VoIP panel – This panel allows the user to change the audio level of the IFB function.

(F) Video panel – Displays video transmission information and status.

(G) Power panel – Contains the reboot and power off buttons.

Network configuration

The Network configuration panel allows users to monitor and control all aspects of MLink network connectivity.

To open the Network configuration panel:

1. Tap the General drop-down menu and select Network.

2. The LAN Settings panel will display.

3. In the LAN settings panel, set the MLink’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.

WiFi configuration

The WiFi panel provides configuration information and access to change the WiFi settings. The MLink TE5500 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 the WiFi login information using the TVU MLink WiFi setup and configuration panel.

Configuring WiFi

To configure your WiFi settings:

1. Click the WiFi icon, or click General > Network.

2. Scroll down to the WiFi panel.
3. Enable the WiFi slider.

4. Press the Scan button to display any available networks. The center panel displays available networks. Choose the desired network from the Devices panel.
5. Click the “i” Information icon in the Devices list. The Security window opens.

Note: The Security setting supports WPA2/WPA-PSK.

6. Enter the Password.
7. Click Join.

Hotspot settings

The Hotspot panel provides status information about clients connected through the hotspot.

Configuring hotspot

To configure your WiFi settings:

1. Click the Hotspot icon, or click General > Network.

2. Scroll down to the Hotspot panel.
3. Enable the Hotspot slider.

4. To update the Password, edit the Password field.
   
   The new password must be 8 characters. A system restart is necessary after changing the password.
   
5. The hotspot feature will enable a connected device to access the internet using one of the connected networks.

Note: Hotspot access allows FTP file transfers. If higher bandwidth is required, refer to “Router configuration settings.”

6. The Connected Clients panel displays a list of devices that are connected to hotspots.
7. To manually select the route taken (for example, a Hotel WiFi network), choose the path from the Connected Clients list. In the Bandwidth drop-down menu, choose 2.4G or 5G.
8. Click Apply to save your changes.

Modem configuration

The Modem panel provides modem configuration information. Many cellular data cards are automatically detected by the TVU MLink transmitter and will self-configure. If this is the case, no further action will be required. However, if a data card requires configuration, you can use the Modem panel to configure it.

Note: For information about the RPS Link and MLink v8 Model TE5800 antenna configuration, refer to “Antenna configuration RPS Link and MLink v8.0 model TE5800.”

To open the Modems panel:

1. Click the Modem icon, or click General > Network.

2. Scroll down to the Modems panel.
3. Continue to Configuring data cards.

Configuring data cards

There are two data card configuration methods, Auto and Manual.

Auto configuration

Data cards are “Auto” detected, and further configuration is not necessary.

To confirm that the data cards are auto-detected:

1. Both Roaming for all modems and Roaming for this modem box are checked by default.
2. The Auto Network registration radio mode button is selected.
3. Click the Available Slots drop-down list to confirm the list of available slots.

Manual configuration

When using the Manual data card configuration method, you can scan the list of available carriers and select the ones you want to configure. You can also change the APN or other details as needed.

To “Manually” configure specific data cards:

1. Both Roaming for all modems and Roaming for this modem box are checked by default.
2. Click the Available Slots drop-down list to display available slots for configuration.
3. Enable the Manual Network registration mode radio button. The Carrier panel opens.
4. Click the Scan button to refresh the Carrier list. Make a selection, then input the setting information provided by the carrier.
5. Click Apply to save your changes.

Router configuration settings

In its standard deployment, the MLink can use one of its connections to support a data connection. When featured and deployed in router mode, the MLink can fully aggregate bandwidth.
Note: Router mode cannot be deployed in conjunction with a VLAN deployment, which is discussed in the next section.

VLAN Mode configuration

VLAN mode is used for hotspot pass-through, providing a single default connection.

The VLAN settings are accessed on the network page. When disabled, it will offer to switch to router mode. Once enabled, the receiver, receiver port, and switch mode (layer 2) options will be displayed.

If neither router nor VLAN-only features are applied, none of these will be displayed.

To configure the pass-through in VLAN mode:

1. Tap the General drop-down menu and select Network.

2. The LAN Settings panel will display.
3. The Router setting is set to Auto by default in the LAN settings panel.

4. Scroll down to the VLAN panel.

Note: When the Router mode feature is enabled, the Switch to Router mode button appears in the VLAN panel.

5. Move the VLAN slider to the right to enable VLAN.
6. Select a receiver from the drop-down menu.
7. Enter the server port of the receiver.
8. Enable Switch mode (layer 2) for a single LAN segment at both the MLink and Receiver locations. This is recommended for most users. If a separate LAN segment at each location is desired, leave this option disabled.
9. Click Apply.

Router mode configuration

The TVU router has two pass-through data modes, VLAN and TVU Router mode. In VLAN mode, the MLink TE5800 can be used as an internet hotspot using one of the data connections. In the advanced TVU Router mode, the MLink TE5800 can utilize and make available the full aggregate bandwidth of the system for pass-through traffic. As a result, the bandwidth can often exceed 200 Mbps.

Note: TVU Router is an advanced licensed feature that must be activated by TVU Support before it can be used.

Router can be selected in the top menu when Router mode is enabled.

To configure Router mode:

1. Click Router in the top menu.
2. Click the Switch to Router mode button, then click Yes in the pop-up message box.

3. The Router configuration panel opens. The Router slider is enabled by default.
4. Click the Router Server drop-down menu and select your region.
5. Click the Ethernet Host checkbox to enable services for up to 10 attached devices.
6. Click Apply.

Note: Users can switch to VLAN mode by clicking the Switch to VLAN mode button.

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 MLink speeds of up to 200 Mbps.

1. Click the General > Network tab and expand the LAN Settings panel.
2. Select Auto in the Router drop-down menu.
3. Enter the IP address and Subnet Mask, then click Apply.

4. Scroll down on the Hotspot panel. Connected Clients will display in the Connected Clients device list.

Ethernet configuration DHCP IP

Ethernet settings are configured from the Receiver Control Config page.

Note: The DHCP IP method, the address is automatically generated and cannot be manually entered.

To configure your DHCP IP Ethernet settings:

1. Click the Ethernet icon, or click General > Network.

2. Scroll down to the Ethernet panel.
3. Click the Configure IPv4 drop-down menu and select the DHCP IP method.
4. Click the Slot ID drop-down menu and select a slot number.
5. Click Apply.

Ethernet configuration Static IP

To configure your Ethernet settings for a Static IP address:

1. Click the Configure IPv4 drop-down menu and select the Static IP method.
2. Select the Slot ID number from the drop-down menu.
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. Click Apply.

Antenna configuration RPS Link and MLink v8 model TE5800

This section provides antenna configuration procedures for the RPS Link, MLink v7, and Rack Router v2 (Models RE975/980/990)

RPS Link and MLink v8

To configure antennas for the RPS Link and MLink model TE5800 unit with 6x 4G/LTE modem configuration, complete the following steps:

1. Connect a 4G/5G external antenna SMA connector to ANT 0 on all 6 slots.

2. For RPS Link and MLinkV7 (TE5800) unit with 2x 5G modem and 4x 4G/LTE modem configuration, connect a 4G/5G external antenna SMA connector to ANT 0, ANT 1, ANT 2, ANT 3 on slot 1 and slot 2 for 2x 5G modems, and connect a 4G/5G external antenna SMA connector to ANT 0 on slot 3, slot 4, slot 5, slot 6 for 4x 4G/LTE modems.

Notes:

• The 5G antenna is compatible with 5G modems and 4G/LTE modems, whereas the 4G/LTE antenna can only be used with 4G/LTE modems but not 5G modems.
• In addition, by connecting a 4G/5G external antenna SMA connector to the ANT 0 port for a 4G/LTE modem, the user has the option to connect a 4G/5G external antenna SMA connector to the ANT 1 port for a 4G/LTE modem. Meaning both ANT 0 and ANT 1 ports can be used for the antenna connection. However, connecting the ANT 1 port on both RPS Link and MlinkV8 (TE5800) product lineup is optional and not mandatory.

Rack Router v2 (RE975/980/990)

To configure the Rack Router V2 unit with 6x 4G/LTE modem configuration, also known as RE975 unit, complete the following steps:

1. Connect a 4G/5G external antenna SMA connector to ANT 0, and ANT 1 on all 6 slots.

2. To configure a Rack Router V2 unit with 2x 5G modem and 4x 4G/LTE modem configuration, also known as RE980 unit, connect a 4G/5G external antenna SMA connector to ANT 0, ANT 1, ANT 2, ANT 3 on slot 1 and slot 2 for 2x 5G modems, and connect a 4G/5G external antenna SMA connector to ANT 0, ANT 1 on slot 3, slot 4, slot 5, slot 6 for 4x 4G/LTE modems.

3. For a Rack Router V2 unit with 6x 5G modem configuration, also known as RE990, connect a 4G/5G external antenna SMA connector to ANT 0, ANT 1, ANT 2, ANT 3 on all 6 slots.

Advanced transmitter operations – Web interface controls

Advanced operations using an iPhone, smart device or laptop

Note: There are two methods you can use to access the Mlink Advanced operations menu selections. The instructions in this chapter will show laptop display examples.

Method 1

To access the Advanced operations menu using an iPhone or smart device:

1. Tap the three-bar icon to open the advanced operations panel.

2. Advanced operations are categorized in the following menus: Live, File, General, and Advanced. The following sections will address all five menus.

Method 2

To access the Advanced operations menu using a laptop:

1. Advanced operations are categorized in the top drop-down menus. They are located at the top right of the system status screen: Live, File, Router (when enabled), General, and Advanced. The following topics will address all five menus.

Live menu operations

The Live menu operations include the following settings:

• Encoder
• Receiver
• Return Video
• IP Source
• VoIP/IFB