Encoder‑100 - quick start guide

The Encoder‑100 cannot encode HDCP-encoded sources.
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Before you start

To use an Encoder‑100, you must have:

• A Streaming media and 4K playback input module installed in your CORIOmaster™, CORIOmaster mini™, or CORIOmaster micro™.
• A DHCP server.

Setting up the Encoder‑100

Connect your cables.

1. Connect the power supply to an electrical outlet.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to a DHCP-enabled network, or, connect an Ethernet cable directly to a DHCP-enabled PC.

3. Connect an HDMI™ cable to the video source that you wish to stream.

   For example, you could connect a camera, an endoscope, or a media player.

• OPTIONAL: if you want to stream analog audio, or preview your audio, connect a 3.5 mm jack audio cable.
• OPTIONAL: if you want to see a preview of your stream, connect a VGA cable to PREVIEW, or an HDMI cable to HDMI OUT, and to a display.

The power connector is a latching power connector. To remove the power connector from your Encoder‑100, slide the sleeve backward.

Configuring the Encoder‑100 with CORIOgrapher

The Encoder‑100 uses DHCP. Before you configure your Encoder‑100, make sure DHCP is enabled on your PC.

1. Open CORIOgrapher , connect to your CORIOmaster, and read the configuration from your device.

   

2. Set up a video wall that includes at least one window playing the Streaming media and 4K playback input module, and select Take.

   

3. Double-click the window you wish to play streaming media, and select (Media Player)  Manage.

   

4. Select IP Streams, select your Encoder‑100, and select Manage.

   

   • When you first connect, your Encoder‑100 is named with its Device ID. Find the Device ID on the bottom of your Encoder‑100.
   • If your Encoder‑100 isn't displayed, select Find and enter the URL of your Encoder‑100.
   • If you can't find or connect to your Encoder‑100, read troubleshooting advice

5. Select System, and name your Encoder‑100.

   Names can be up to 62 characters long, and can't be blank.

   

6. Select Network, and choose network settings for your Encoder‑100.

   

   • If you choose DHCP, the network assigns you an IP address.
   • If you choose a static IP address, enter a value for your IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.

   If you need help with network settings, contact your network administrator.

   Static IP address
   If you choose a static IP address, make sure you enter a unique value for your IP address. Using the same IP address for multiple devices can cause your devices to disconnect. Contact your network administrator for help.

7. Select Capture and check that your audio source is correct.

   Risk of delayed signal
   If your HDMI™ video doesn't contain embedded audio, select None or Analog from Audio.

   

8. Select Encode, and choose a profile.

   The profile you choose depends on the bandwidth of your connection and your quality requirements. The default settings produce a high quality stream.

   

9. Select Status > Start encoding.

   

Read more about configuring encoders

Playing streaming media

Select IP Streams and drag the stream from your Encoder‑100 into the play queue. Use the playback controls to play your media.

Read more about playing streaming media