LiveU LU2000

Server User
Guide
(MMH)

Version 5.1
Part Number: DOC00076

Document Version: 5.1.0

November 30, 2015
LiveU LU2000 Server User Guide

About This Guide

This manual describes the LiveU LU2000 and explains how to install it, as
follows:
• Chapter 1, Introducing the LU2000: page 5. This chapter introduces
the functionality of the LU2000 and describes its system architecture.
• Chapter 2, Installing the LU2000: page 13. This chapter describes how
to install and set up the LU2000 so that it is ready for operation.
• Appendix A, Interrupted Feedback (IFB): page 31. This appendix
describes the IFB feature and how to set it up. IFB provides a
unidirectional audio channel from the LU2000 to device operators in the
field.
• Appendix B, Limitation of Liability and Warranty: page 35. This
appendix provides the limitations on liability and warranty.

Intended Audience
This manual is intended for users of the LiveU LU2000. The manual assumes
that users have basic computer, IT and server knowledge. This manual also
assumes that the reader is familiar with the video equipment and
infrastructure to which the LU2000 connects.

Additional Documentation
• LiveU Central User Guide
• LiveU LU40 User Guide
• LiveU LU70 User Guide
• LiveU LU70L User Guide
• LiveU LU400 User Guide
• LiveU LU500 User Guide
• LiveU LU700SV User Guide
• LiveU LU-Lite Mac User Guide
• LiveU LU-Smart User Guide

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Table of Contents
About This Guide ......................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Introducing the LU2000 ........................................................................... 5
LU2000................................................................................................................................ 5
System Architecture ........................................................................................................ 6
Physical and Logical LU2000 .................................................................................. 7
LiveU Central .................................................................................................................... 8
LU2000 Server Requirements ......................................................................................... 9
Single-channel/Dual-channel LU2000 General Hardware Requirements ..... 9
Four-channel LU2000 General Hardware Requirements ................................ 10
LU2000 Network Requirements ...................................................................................11
Launching the LU2000 ..................................................................................................11
FTP and Store and Forward to the MMH ...................................................................12
Chapter 2: Installing the LU2000 .............................................................................. 13
Installation Workflow Overview...................................................................................13
Installing Ubuntu .....................................................................................................14
Six-step Installation Process ..................................................................................16
Step 1 – Network Setup ................................................................................................16
Step 2 – MMH Configuration .......................................................................................19
Step 3 – MMH Registration ...........................................................................................24
Step 4 – Verify Setup .....................................................................................................25
Step 5 – BlackMagic Firmware Update .....................................................................26
Step 6 – Test BlackMagic Output ...............................................................................27
Step 7 (Optional) – Setting Up Encryption ................................................................28
Activating the System...................................................................................................28
Activating the LU2000 ...........................................................................................28
On the LU Unit .........................................................................................................29
On LiveU Central ....................................................................................................30
Appendix A: Interrupted Feedback (IFB) .................................................................... 31
IFB Overview ...................................................................................................................31
IFB Setup and Operation .............................................................................................32
Appendix B: Limitation of Liability and Warranty .................................................. 35
Limitation of Liability and Warranty............................................................................35

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: LU Unit and LU2000 System Architecture....................................................................................... 6
Figure 2: KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 Device – 1..................................................................................................... 31
Figure 3: PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL – 1.................................................................................................... 32
Figure 4: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro USB Sound Card................................................ 32
Figure 5: KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 – 2 .................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 6: PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL – 2 ................................................................................................... 33

Support and Contacting

Information
► US and International:
LiveU Inc.
2 University Plaza Drive
Suite 505
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601
USA
Tel: 1-(201)-742-5228

USA and the Americas: [email protected]

International: [email protected]
Tel: 1-(609)-997-0600

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1 Introducing the LU2000
This chapter introduces the functionality of the LU2000 and describes its
system architecture.

LU2000
The LU2000 receives (inputs) video streams from one or more LiveU units
(LU40, LU70L, LU400) via a standard Internet connection and reconstructs the
original video signal(s) from each one. The LU2000 server runs multiple
Multi-Media Hub (MMH) instances. Each MMH recombines the streams received
from a specific LU into a discrete broadcast-quality video stream. The LU2000
then outputs a single reconstructed video stream over an integrated SDI
interface for each LU stream to the destination of your choice. This enables
you to transparently ingest video streams from the field, as if the cameras
were connected to your system via a long cable.
NOTE Because additional devices work together with the LU2000, contact
LiveU support before using the LU2000.

The LU2000 must be a dedicated server that is either located locally (for
example, at your broadcast center or playout center) or is accessible through a
cloud.

The following video formats are supported:

• SD: PAL(576i, 576p), NTSC(480i, 480p)
• HD: 720p25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60,
1080p25/29.97/30/50/59.94

The LU2000 can have one or more of the following output ports:
• DeckLink SDI / DeckLink SDI 4K
• DeckLink Duo

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• DeckLink Quad
• IP Stream: Alternatively, the LU2000 can stream the reconstructed video
stream to a specified IP address through the Internet.

System Architecture
The following describes the system architecture of the LU2000:

C Broadcasting
Center Streaming
Core Cellular
Networks

LiveU Mobile
Client (LU40, UMTS
Mobile
LU70L LU400) MMH
Client
EVDO Internet

Storage Local

EDGE

Internet

Distribution

Figure 1: LU Unit and LU2000 System Architecture

1 Each camera operator in the field uses an LU unit to stream video.

 Each camera operator (carrying a camera and LU unit) may be in a
different location. For example, in Toronto, Tokyo, New York, Boston
and so on.
 One camera is connected to each LU unit.

2 The video from each camera is streamed by the LU unit to the Internet
using local cellular networks and/or a LAN. For example, AT&T, Verizon,
Sprint or T-Mobile. Each LU unit has multiple modems.

3 The LU unit dials (connects) its modems to the cellular networks in its area
(and possibly the LAN and/or WiFi) and combines their bandwidth into a
single consolidated broadband uplink connection.

4 The LU unit encodes the video received from the camera that is connected
to it into an H.264 stream and transmits it over the aggregated bandwidth.

Each LU unit can be configured to transmit its video streams to a single

MMH instance.

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5 Multiple camera operators may be streaming video from multiple LU units

at the same time.

6 The LU2000 receives the various video streams from each LU unit via a
standard Internet connection.

For each LU unit, the LU2000 uses LiveU’s proprietary logic to reconstruct
and recombine these various streams (received from the LU unit modems)
into a discrete broadcast-quality video stream (identical to the original
video signal(s) output by the camera).

The LU2000 server can run multiple instances of the MMH application. Each
LU2000 instance can stream a single LU at a time. The more powerful the
CPU of the server on which the LU2000 software runs, the more MMH
instances can run on it (each reconstructing the data streams of a single
LU unit).

Up to 18 MMH instances can be installed on a single LU2000 server

according to the number of output ports configured in that server.
NOTE To support the Virtual Channel feature, the LU2000 supports up to
four output channels and 10 preview channels.

A maximum of four MMH instances can be connected to an SDI video

output on an LU2000 and up to five MMH instances can be IP ports
(Internet broadcasting).

7 For each LU unit, the MMH outputs a single reconstructed video stream to
the destination of your choice. While doing so, the MMH performs forward
error correction and employs retransmission algorithms in order to achieve
maximum quality with regard to end-user experience, video quality and
resilience.

You can configure the MMH to stream the video from each LU unit to the
same or to a different destination and through a different output port
simultaneously.

Physical and Logical LU2000

The LU2000 can be installed on a server that is:
• Physical: In this case, the LU2000 is installed on a server located locally.
For example, in your server room/broadcasting/playout center.
• Logical: In this case, the LU2000 is installed on a server that is accessed
through a cloud. This type of LU2000 is typically installed in a server farm.

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For both cases, the LU2000 must be a dedicated server that runs one
or more instances of the LU2000 software and nothing else.

The LU2000 installation process erases the entire hard disk of the computer.
The installation process for both options is the same, as described in
Chapter 2, Installing the LU2000 on page 13.

Physical LU2000
In this case, you use a local server on which you installed the LU2000
software. This server can have the IP/physical output ports that you require.
The following options are supported by the LU2000:
• DeckLink SDI / Decklink SDI 4K
• DeckLink DUO
• DeckLink Quad
• IP Stream

Logical LU2000
If you only intend to use the LU2000’s IP video streaming option (meaning
that you do not need to output to SDI), then the Logical LU2000 option is
simpler and less expensive for your purposes.

In this case, the LU2000 software runs somewhere in the cloud. For example,
on a server farm that can be accessed through the Internet.

LiveU Central
LiveU Central enables you to remotely manage and control LU units and MMHs
through a standard Internet browser. Each LiveU Central user is assigned
permission to manage and control a specific group of LU units and MMHs:
• LU Unit Management and Control: LiveU Central enables you to view LU
unit and MMH status and to remotely configure an LU unit and MMH.
• LU2000 File Management: LiveU Central enables you to browse, play
and broadcast the files saved by LU units on an LU2000.

You may refer to the LiveU Central User Guide for more information.

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LU2000 Server Requirements

The following provides the minimum hardware requirements for an LU2000
server with one, two or four channels (MMH instances). For the hardware
requirements of an LU2000 with other numbers of channels (MMH instances),
contact LiveU support.

Single-channel/Dual-channel LU2000 General

Hardware Requirements
The minimum hardware required to work with a single-channel or dual-channel
LU2000 server includes:
• Standard PC desktop or 1U server:
 CPU – Core E3-1240v2.
 Memory – 8 GB or more.
 Hard Disk Drive – 500 GB or more.
 R210 II EMEA Ship Docs, No Power Cord
 OEM R210 II Rack Bezel
 1TB, SATA, 3.5-in, 7.2K RPM Hard Drive (Cabled)
 2M Rack Power Cord C13/C14 12A
 iDRAC6 Express
 2/4-Post Static Rack Rails
 C1 2HD – No RAID with On-board SATA Controller, Minimum 1,
Maximum 2 SATA-only Drives
 PowerEdge Order – EDB
• The Internet connection should have at least 5Mbps downlink capacity and
at least 1Mbps uplink capacity. Instances can run simultaneously.
• Video Output Card: Blackmagic SDI card or Duo card (single instance or
multiple).
• Ubuntu 12.04.5 Operating System.
• Additional Requirements:
 The LU2000 should be connected to the Internet and have a publicly
reachable IP address with the ability to open ports.
 The server should be clean from other program installations.

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 The Startup menu should be empty from other programs.

 The server should be behind a firewall.

Four-channel LU2000 General Hardware

Requirements
The following is an example of the hardware requirements for an LU2000
server with four channels (MMH instances):
• Supermicro 5017R-MF:
 Supermicro 1U, UP Barebone System, LGA2011, Short Depth, Internal
HDD w/PS 350W.
 Processor – Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-1650 v2 (12M Cache, 3.50GHz).
 Server Memory – DDR3-1866 4GB/512Mx72 ECC/REG PC3-14900 C.
 256GB 2.5-inch SATA3/SATA 6.0 GB/s Solid State Drive, MLC.
 Supermicro Single 2.5" Fixed HDD Mounting Bracket.
 Supermicro Mounting Rails 25.6" to 33.05" Chassis Rail Set for SC512F
 Quick Release 19" to 26.4" Outer Rail, /Quick, for 1U 17.2" W Chassis
(MCP-290-00004-03 Required).
• Video Output Card: BlackMagic’s Quad card (up to four instances).
• Ubuntu 12.04.5 Operating System.
• Additional Requirements:
 The LU2000 should be connected to the Internet and have a publicly
reachable IP address with the ability to open ports.
 The server should be clean from other program installations.
 The Startup menu should be empty from other programs.
 The server should be behind a firewall.
 The server should have antivirus software.

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LU2000 Network Requirements

The following ports must be opened/forwarded on the router in order to enable
flow between the LU unit and the LU2000:

Source IP Destination IP Protocol Ports

Any (Internet) MMH UDP Default: 9000-9017

MMH Any TCP 80, 10000, 10020,
8400-8600
Any (Internet) MMH TCP Default: 1935,
18255

Launching the LU2000

The LU2000 server can run multiple instances of the MMH application. An
instance of the MMH is a copy of the MMH application running independently
on the same LU2000 server. Each MMH instance can stream a single LU unit at
a time.

Immediately after the LU2000 has been installed, as described in Chapter 2,

Installing the LU2000 on page 13, all MMH instances are running.

Each time the LU2000 server is restarted, all MMH instances launch
automatically.

The MMH does not display any windows or messages. It runs completely in the
background.

The LU2000 should be up and running before the LU unit tries to connect.

Always ensure that the LU2000 is connected to the Internet and that the
selected ports of the LU2000 machine and their associated firewall are open to
receive transmissions via public Internet.

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FTP and Store and Forward to the MMH

The LU unit can transfer prerecorded files or documents to the MMH using its
FTP or Store & Forward feature. The LiveU Central Files tab enables you to
remotely browse, play and delete these files on the MMH.

You may refer to the LiveU Central User Guide, which describes how to
remotely manage and control LU units and MMHs on an LU2000 server through
a standard Internet browser.
NOTE To preview and/or transfer files outside the subnet/LAN on which LiveU
Central is located, see page 22 for more information.

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2 Installing the LU2000
The chapter describes how to install and set up the LU2000 so that it is ready
for operation.

Installation Workflow Overview

Begin by installing Ubuntu 12.04.5. Install it from the debian file, either from a
USB driver or by copying to the server.
WARNINGS! Installation erases the entire hard disk of the computer.
Therefore, you must back up all the files on the computer
before installing the LU2000.
Do not upgrade to Ubuntu 14.04 after installing the Ubuntu
operating system.

The installation process is the same for all types of LU2000s.

NOTE To install your MMH in a cloud, contact LiveU support who will handle
the entire process of purchasing, installation and setup for you.

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► To install the LU2000:

Install Ubuntu Page 14

Step 1– Network Setup Page 16

Step 2 – MMH Configuration Page 19

Step 3 – MMH Registration Page 24

Step 4 – Verify Setup Page 25

Step 5 – BlackMagic Firmware Update Page 26

Step 6 – Test BlackMagic Output Page 27

Step 7 (Optional) – Set Up

Encryption Page 28

Activate the System Page 28

Installing Ubuntu
The first stage of installing the LU2000 is to install Ubuntu 12.04.5 onto your
computer, as described below.

► To install Ubuntu 12.04.5:

1 Download and install Ubuntu 12.04.5.

2 Copy the MMH debian installation to a USB drive.

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3 Insert the USB drive into a USB port on the server.

4 From the server terminal, run the following command:

sudo apt-get install gdebi

5 Install the MMH by running the following:

sudo gdebi-gtk /media/<path to the debian installation file>

A folder named Configuration is then created on your desktop. All other

content on this computer has been erased, and therefore this is the only
icon that appears on your desktop. For example, as shown below:

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Six-step Installation Process

The remainder of the installation process is performed by simply following the
easy steps described below.

► To perform the guided installation process:

• Double-click the LiveU folder, described above, to display its contents, as
shown below:

This window shows the steps to be performed and their order. All these
steps are mandatory and should be performed in the specified sequence.

Step 1 – Network Setup

This step enables you to define the network through which the LU2000
connects to the Internet. The LU2000 uses the Internet to receive video
streams from the LU unit, to download updates to software during installation
and to register the LU2000 with LiveU.

The LU2000 can also use the Internet connection to stream IP video to the
destination of your choice.

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► To set up the network:

1 Double-click the Step 1– Network Setup icon:

The following window is displayed:

2 Either:

Select DHCP to specify that access to your network is defined

automatically.

– OR –

Select the Manual option to define access to your network manually, as

described below.

If you are not familiar with the parameters requested in the following
windows, then consult with your network administrator.
 Click the OK button. The following window is displayed listing the
Ethernet cards on your computer:

 Select the Ethernet card to be used to communicate with the Internet

and click the OK button.

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If you selected the DHCP option above, then you can now skip to the
Step 2 – MMH Configuration section on page 19.

If you selected the Manual option above, then the following window is
displayed:

 Enter the IP address of this computer and click the OK button. The
following window is displayed:

 Enter the net mask to be used by the LU2000. Typically, this is

255.255.255.0. Click the OK button. The following window is
displayed:

 Enter the gateway to be used by the LU2000 and click the OK button.
The following window is displayed:

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 Enter the DNS server to be used by the LU2000 and click the OK
button. The following window is displayed:

If you not sure what is the correct configuration, consult your system
administrator. The LU2000 is now connected to the Internet.

Step 2 – MMH Configuration

An LU2000 server can run multiple instances of the MMH software. This step
describes how to specify the number of instances to run on the same LU2000
server.

Each LU unit can be configured to communicate with a specific LU2000 server

(as defined by its IP address) and to a specific MMH instance (as defined by
the UDP port that you specify in this step).
NOTE Make sure that the actual server machine that you use can support
the number of MMH instances that you define. You may refer to the
LU2000 Server Requirements section on page 9 for a description of
the server machine specifications and the number of MMHs that it can
support.

On the LU unit, each MMH instance is called a Channel.

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► To configure the LU2000 (MMHs):

1 Double-click the Step 2– MMH Configuration icon:

The following window is displayed:

2 In the Number of MMH Instances field, enter the number of instances of

the MMH software to run simultaneously. This should be done in
accordance with the server machine specification.

3 After you enter the number of instances, the fields below it are activated.
This enables you to enter the UDP, Panasonic stream and IFB port
numbers to be used by each MMH instance. Enter these port numbers, as
described below:
 Enter the UDP port, which is used for video. This field is mandatory.
 For IFB: Enter the IFB Port, which is used for the IFB feature.
• When IFB functionality is enabled on the LU2000, you must specify
the IFB port to be used in the IFB Port field.
• When IFB functionality is not enabled on the LU2000, enter 0 in
this field. The IFB Port is also a UDP-type port.

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For more details about the IFB feature, see Appendix A, Interrupted
Feedback (IFB) on page 31.
If a configured MMH already exists to which you
want to add IFB support, then you must
reconfigure that MMH for this purpose. To do so,
you must rerun Step 2 – MMH Configuration
in the LU2000 installation process. You only
need to rerun this step, and can skip all other
steps in the LU2000 installation process.

IMPORTANT NOTE Before rerunning Step 2 – MMH Configuration

for an existing configured MMH, you must know
the current UDP video port in use by that MMH.
The UDP Port value will not display when
rerunning Step 2 – MMH Configuration for an
existing configured MMH, and you will have to
reenter it to complete the configuration. If
necessary, obtain this port number from your IT
representative.

 For Panasonic Cameras:

• In the UDP/TCP Port field, specify the Panasonic control port
(TCP) port. Be sure to open both TCP and UDP for LiveU and
Panasonic.
• In the RTP Base Port, enter an even-numbered port. This is the
port used for streaming from a Panasonic camera. Panasonic
cameras use six UDP ports for streaming, meaning X + 5 (four of
these five ports are consecutive ports and the last port is the [last
consecutive port + 2]).

For example, if the RTP Base Port is 8000, then ports 8001, 8002,
8003, 8004, 8006 are also used for this instance.
NOTE Be sure to open the configured ports in the firewall.

• When Panasonic camera functionality is not enabled on the

LU2000, enter 0 in the RTP Base Port field.

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4 By default, the S&F and FTP files along with video previews (for example,
using the virtual matrix) are limited to the internal subnet/LAN only.

In order to preview or download files from outside the subnet/LAN on

which LiveU Central is located, you must configure the TCP ports to be
used for these purposes and then map them to the proper MMH internal
input port, as follows:
 External Preview TCP Port: In the adjacent box, enter the TCP port
to be used in order to preview video from outside the subnet. You must
also map the value that you enter here to the MMH internal input port,
which is 1935. If this value is blank, previewing from outside the
subnet is disabled.

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 External File Server TCP Port: In the adjacent box, enter the TCP
port to be used for the Store & Forward and FTP feature for
transferring files from outside the subnet. You must also map the value
that you enter here to the MMH internal input port, which is 18255. If
this value is blank, transferring files from outside the subnet is
disabled.
IMPORTANT If the External Preview TCP Port value is blank, then
NOTE you can preview files only from inside the subnet/LAN on
which LiveU Central is located.
If the External File Server TCP Port value is blank,
then you can transfer files only from inside the
subnet/LAN on which LiveU Central is located.
Once you enable the External Preview TCP Port and/or
the External File Server TCP Port by entering port
values, then you can no longer preview files or transfer
files, respectively, from inside the subnet/LAN.
For example, in order to preview or transfer files from
inside the subnet, when opening LiveU Central on a PC
that is located inside the subnet (office LAN), then both
the External Preview TCP Port and/or the External
File Server TCP Port fields should be empty.
When opening LiveU Central on a PC that is located
outside the subnet, then both the External Preview TCP
Port and/or the External File Server TCP Port fields
must have values in order to preview/transfer files,
respectively, from outside the subnet.
You can specify TCP port values for either the External
Preview TCP Port or the External File Server TCP
Port field, or both of them.

5 Click the OK button. The following confirmation message is then displayed:

6 Click the OK button. All windows then close.

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Step 3 – MMH Registration

This step describes how to register the LU2000 with LiveU in order to enable
its activation.

► To register the LU2000:

1 Double-click the Step 3 – MMH Registration icon:

The following window is displayed:

2 Fill in the fields of this window and then click the OK button. The following
success message is then displayed:

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Step 4 – Verify Setup

This is an essential and important step in which you run an automatic test that
checks that the LU2000 has been installed and set up properly (as was
described in the previous steps in this user guide). This test checks that the
LU2000 can connect to the Internet. For example, by accessing google.com.

► To verify LU2000 setup:

1 Double-click the Step 4 – Verify Setup icon:

The test automatically starts to run.

NOTE You do not have to press the Run Tests button. This button exists
to enable you to rerun the test.

A variety of information is then displayed in the following window:

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2 Wait until the following successful message is displayed:

If the verification fails, double-check the configuration and then try again.
If it still does not succeed, then contact LiveU support.

Step 5 – BlackMagic Firmware Update

This step is only necessary if your LU2000 has a BlackMagic video card.

This step describes how to verify and update the firmware (if needed) of the
BlackMagic video card through which the LU2000 outputs video.

► To verify the firmware version on the BlackMagic video card:

• Double-click the Step 5 – Blackmagic Firmware Update icon:

The LU2000 software then checks whether the BlackMagic video card
installed on this computer has the latest firmware update. If it is updated,
then the following success message window is displayed:

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If a window is displayed offering to update the BlackMagic firmware, then

do it. For example, as shown below:

Step 6 – Test BlackMagic Output

This step is only necessary if your LU2000 has a BlackMagic video card.

This step describes how to test that a predefined test pattern is being output
from the BlackMagic video card.

► To verify BlackMagic output:

1 Connect a screen to the BlackMagic video card SDI output.

2 Double-click the Step 6 – Test Blackmagic Output icon:

The following window is then displayed:

A specific BlackMagic card can have a single SDI port or four SDI ports
(called a Quad card). You must check each one separately.

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3 In the Card Number field, select which BlackMagic card output to test:
 If the BlackMagic card has only a single output port, then leave the
number 1 in this field.
 If the BlackMagic card has multiple sub-cards, then each one must be
tested by selecting its number in this field and performing the following
steps.

4 In the Video Standard field, select which video standard to be output:

 SD: PAL(576i,576p), NTSC(480i, 480p)
 HD: 720p25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60, 1080i50/59.94/60,
1080p25/29.97/30/50/59.94

5 Click the Start button. The BlackMagic card then starts outputting a video
test pattern, which is displayed on the screen connected to the selected
card.
NOTE The displayed video may flicker. This is normal and is not an
indication of its quality.

Step 7 (Optional) – Setting Up Encryption

If required, the LU2000 can be configured to enable encryption of the stream
that is transmitted from the LU units to the LU2000. For details about how to
do so, contact LiveU Support.

Activating the System

Activating the LU2000
After installation has been completed, send an email to [email protected]
that includes all the details you provided in Step 3 – MMH Registration on
page 24, along with your LiveU Central user name, if you have one.

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On the LU Unit
► To start streaming from the LU unit:
1 Select a channel (MMH) to which to stream by tapping the Channels

button to display the following screen:

2 Tap one of the channels to which you would like to stream. You can use
the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the channels.

You may refer to the Step 4, Selecting a Channel section in the LiveU LU40
User Guide for more information.

3 To start transmitting the video to the channel that you selected, tap the
Ready button, which changes to display the word Live, as shown below:

All camera video is now transmitted and should be visible on the LU unit
screen.

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On LiveU Central
The following step can be performed in order to remotely configure an LU unit
to steam to a specific MMH, instead of step 1 and 2 on the previous page.

► To use LiveU Central to start LU unit streaming:

1 Click the MMH dropdown menu, as shown below, to display a list of the
MMHs to which this LU unit has been assigned, meaning to which this LU
unit can stream video.

2 To start streaming, press the button to start streaming the video from
the LU unit. This button appears in the LU unit’s row when the LU unit is in
Ready ( ) state (meaning that it is on, connected to LiveU Central and is
not currently streaming).
You may refer to the LiveU Central User Guide for more information.

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A Interrupted Feedback (IFB)
This appendix describes the Interrupted Feedback (IFB) feature, how to set it
up and how to operate it.

IFB Overview
LiveU’s IFB feature enables personnel in the master control room (MCR) to
broadcast verbal instructions or information about events to LU device
operators in the field.

LU operators can listen to an audio-only channel received from the IFB server
using earphones/headphones, even while broadcasting. IFB uses a
unidirectional audio channel from the LU2000 to the LU device, which only
allows the LU operator to listen, but not respond.

Currently, IFB supports the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 sound card and the PreSonus
AudioBox 1818VSL recording system (a 1U audio interface device), which must
be plugged into the LU2000 through its USB port.

For more details about the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 device, go to

http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/audio-
interfaces/komplete-audio-6/.

Figure 2: KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 Device – 1

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For more information about PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL device, go to

http://www.presonus.com/products/AudioBox-1818VSL.

Figure 3: PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL – 1

NOTE For a single-channel server, you can alternatively use the Creative
Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro USB sound card. For more
details, go to http://us.store.creative.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-
XFi-Surround-5.1/M/B0044DEDCA.htm.

Figure 4: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro USB Sound Card

NOTE For IFB to operate properly, the audio card must be plugged into the
LU2000 before starting transmission. You can either plug in the audio
card before or after LU2000 installation.

IFB is automatically installed during LU2000 server installation. Several

parameters must be configured to enable the IFB feature, which are described
on page 20.

IFB Setup and Operation

Perform the steps below before beginning streaming, in order to ensure proper
IFB operation. The procedure below describes setup and operation when using
the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 sound card or the PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL
device. The procedure for other supported devices is the same.

► To set up and operate IFB:

1 Configure the IFB for each MMH instance, as described on page 20.

2 Plug in the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 sound card/PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL

into USB port on the back of the LU2000. The card must be plugged into
this port.

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3 Connect the microphone(s) to the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6/PreSonus AudioBox

1818VSL device. Use standard microphones that connect using an XLR
connection.

Figure 5: KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 – 2

Figure 6: PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL – 2

IMPORTANT IFB works per MMH instance. This means that each
microphone connected to the KOMPLETE
AUDIO 6/PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL device is
automatically assigned to a specific MMH instance in the
order of the input port to which it is connected. For
example, a microphone connected to Input 1 is assigned to
MMH instance 1, a microphone connected to Input 2 is
assigned to MMH instance 2 and so on.
If you plan to use IFB with multiple MMH instances in
parallel, each with its own microphone, contact LiveU
support.

NOTE For IFB, each microphone can only be used by one MMH. Each
MMH is connected to a single LU device, which means that each
microphone is only used on a single LU device.

You are now ready to begin streaming using IFB to the LU device.

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The LU device operator must also plug in his/her earphones/headphones in

order to be able to hear. This must be done before streaming begins.
If the earphones/headphones are connected after the start of streaming,
the LU device operator cannot hear anything on the IFB channel.

During streaming, the IFB feature uses a 600ms delay, which means that
the LU device operator hears the audio 6/10 of a second after the LU2000
operator speaks.

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Warranty
This appendix provides the limitations on liability and warranty.

Limitation of Liability and Warranty

This LIVEU product is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The
company disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including
but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose and non-infringement.

Under no circumstances shall the company be liable for any damages

whatsoever (including, without limitation, consequential, special, or incidental
damages, or damages for loss of business profits, business interruptions, loss
of business information or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or
inability to use the LIVEU product, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.

LiveU hereby notifies Customer, and Customer hereby acknowledges and

understands, that one or more of the LiveU Products (as defined above), or
portions or modules or components thereof, or methods performed by them,
may be protected or covered by one or more registered patent(s) of LiveU;
and Customer is hereby referred to the virtual marking information which is
available at the following Internet web-page: www.LiveU.tv/patents.html.

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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS

Notice Required for the License Granted under Articles 2.1 and 2.6. As
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Licensee agrees to provide to any party that receives from Licensee an AVC
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ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
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Notice Required for the License Granted under Article 2.6 and for Sales
to Codec Licensee customer(s). As a condition of the license granted under
Article 2.6 and the license granted to a Codec Licensee to make Sales to Codec
Licensee Customer(s), Licensee agrees to provide any party that receives an
AVC Product from Licensee exercising such license rights the following notice:
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE.
SUCH LICENSE EXTENDS TO THIS PRODUCT ONLY AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT
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NOT EXTEND TO ANY OTHER PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH
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