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LiveU LU2000 Server User Guide

This document provides a user guide for the LiveU LU2000 server. It introduces the LU2000, which receives video streams from LiveU units via the internet and reconstructs them into discrete broadcast-quality video streams for output. It describes the LU2000's system architecture and components. The guide contains instructions for installing and setting up the LU2000 to integrate LiveU unit video streams into a broadcast or streaming workflow.
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LiveU LU2000 Server User Guide

This document provides a user guide for the LiveU LU2000 server. It introduces the LU2000, which receives video streams from LiveU units via the internet and reconstructs them into discrete broadcast-quality video streams for output. It describes the LU2000's system architecture and components. The guide contains instructions for installing and setting up the LU2000 to integrate LiveU unit video streams into a broadcast or streaming workflow.
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LiveU LU2000

Server User
Guide
(MMH)

Version 2.0
Part Number: DOC00076
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.

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 LU40 User Guide: Describes the LiveU LU40 live video uplink
system and provides basic operation information for camera operators.
That manual also describes the LU40’s hardware and how to use the
system in order to broadcast live streaming video.

• LiveU LU70L User Guide: Describes the LiveU LU70L Live Video Uplink
unit. This guide instructs camera operators about how to use this system
to broadcast live streaming video.

• LiveU LU400 User Guide: Describes how to use the LU400 unit to
broadcast live streaming video.

• LiveU Central User Guide: Describes how to remotely manage and


control LiveU (LU) units and MMHs on an LU2000 server using the Google
Chrome browser.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
About This Guide ......................................................................................................... 1
Intended Audience ................................................................................................. 2
Additional Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Support and Contacting Information ....................................................................... 4
Chapter 1: Introducing the LU2000 ........................................................................... 5
LU2000................................................................................................................................5
System Architecture ........................................................................................................ 6
Physical and Logical LU2000 .................................................................................. 8
LiveU Central .................................................................................................................... 9
LU2000 Computer Requirements .................................................................................. 9
Single-channel LU2000 General Hardware Requirements ............................... 9
Multiple-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 the Image File ................................................................................................15
Six-step Installation Process ..................................................................................17
Step 1 – Network Setup ................................................................................................17
Step 2 – MMH Configuration .......................................................................................20
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: Limitation of Liability and Warranty.................................................. 31
Limitation of Liability and Warranty............................................................................31

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: LU Unit and LU2000 System Architecture ........................................................... 6

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: help@[Link]

International: support@[Link]
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.

The LU2000 must be a dedicated computer 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//59.94/60

The LU2000 can have one or more of the following output ports:
• DeckLink SDI
• DeckLink Quad
• IP Stream: Alternatively, the LU2000 can stream the reconstructed video
stream to a specified IP address through the Internet.

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

/ 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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Introducing the LU2000

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 computer 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 computer 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 computer


according to the number of output ports configured in that computer.
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.

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Physical and Logical LU2000


The LU2000 can be installed on a computer that is:

• Physical: In this case, the LU2000 is installed on a computer located


locally. For example, in your server room/broadcasting/playout center.

• Logical: In this case, the LU2000 is installed on a computer that is


accessed through a cloud. This type of LU2000 is typically installed in a
server farm.

For both cases, the LU2000 must be a dedicated computer 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 computer on which you installed the LU2000
software. This computer can have the IP/physical output ports that you
require. The following options are supported by the LU2000:

• DeckLink SDI

• 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.

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Introducing the LU2000

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.

LU2000 Computer Requirements


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

Single-channel LU2000 General Hardware


Requirements
The minimum hardware required to work with a single-channel LU2000
includes:
• Standard PC desktop or 1U server:
 4GB DDR RAM or more.
 CPU – Core i3 3210 or E3-1220 or better.
 500GB or more free hard disk space.
• Ethernet interface: 100M/1G.
• The LU2000 should be connected to the Internet and have a publicly
reachable IP address with the ability to open ports.
• The Internet connection should have at least 5Mbps downlink capacity and
at least 1Mbps uplink capacity.
• Video output card: BlackMagic’s DeckLink SDI card.

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Multiple-channel LU2000 General Hardware


Requirements
The following is an example of the hardware requirements for an LU2000 with
four channels (MMH instances):
• Standard PC desktop or 1U server:
 8GB DDR RAM or more.
 CPU – Core i7 3770 or E3-1240v2 or better.
 500GB or more free hard disk space.
• Ethernet interface: 100M/1G.
• The LU2000 should be connected to the Internet and have a publicly
reachable IP address with the ability to open ports.
• The Internet connection should have at least 5Mbps downlink capacity and
1Mbps uplink capacity for each MMH instance that may be running
simultaneously.
• Video output card: BlackMagic’s DeckLink Quad SDI card.

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

Launching the LU2000


The LU2000 computer 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 computer. 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 computer 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


The LU2000 installation image (named MMHEasyInstallationFile) is typically
provided on a USB flash drive.
WARNING! Installation erases the entire hard disk of the computer.
Therefore, you must back up all the files on the computer
before installing the LU2000.

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 the Image File Page 15

Step 1– Network Setup Page 17

Step 2 – LU2000 Configuration Page 20

Step 3 – LU2000 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

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Installing the Image File


The first stage of installing the LU2000 is to install the image file onto your
computer, as described below.

► To install the image file:


1 Access the Setup Utility of the computer. Typically, you can access the
Setup Utility of your computer by pressing the F12 or Delete key while
the computer is rebooting. However, this may differ for each computer.

2 From the Boot menu, select the USB DRIVE option.

3 Insert the USB flash drive containing the LU2000 installation image file into
the computer.

4 Save and exit the Setup Utility. For example, by pressing the F4 key. The
computer should then start loading the installation image file.

5 Wait until the following message is displayed:


Press [Enter] to continue.

6 Press Enter. The following message is displayed:


LIVEU MMH installation is starting.
WARNING! This operation erases any existing data on the machine.
Proceed with caution.

Type “Y/y” if you want to proceed.


NOTE
Pressing any other button (other than Y/y) cancels the installation.

Type Y to proceed with the installation. The installation process starts and
runs automatically. It first copies the installation image file to your
computer.

This process may take a few minutes. Various types of information are
displayed on the screen.

7 Wait until the following message is displayed at the bottom of the screen:

Please remove the USB DOK and press [Enter] key to reboot.

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8 Remove the USB flash drive from the computer.

9 Press the Enter key.

Ubuntu 12.04 is installed. Do not upgrade to a newer version of Ubuntu,


even if a message is displayed offering to do so.

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:

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


and click the OK button.
If you selected the DHCP option above, then you can now skip to the
Step 2 – LU2000 Configuration section on page 20.

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


[Link]. Click the OK button. The following window is
displayed:

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

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

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


computer (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 Computer 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 port number to be used by each MMH
instance. Enter these port numbers.

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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 [Link].

► 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,
1080PsF25/29.97/30, 1080p25/29.97/30/59.94/60

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 support@[Link]
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 Limitation of Liability and
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.

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NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS

Notice Required for the License Granted under Articles 2.1 and 2.6. As
a condition of the licenses granted pursuant to Articles 2.1 and 2.6 hereof,
Licensee agrees to provide to any party that receives from Licensee an AVC
Royalty Product the following notice: THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER
OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i)
ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”)
AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
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
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Licensee Customer(s), Licensee agrees to provide any party that receives an
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THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE.
SUCH LICENSE EXTENDS TO THIS PRODUCT ONLY AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT
OF OTHER NOTICES WHICH MAY BE INCLUDED HEREIN. THE LICENSE DOES
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The setup begins with installing the LU2000 image file via a USB flash drive, following the hardware-specific boot sequence. After installation, network setup is performed to configure Internet connectivity, followed by MMH configuration to determine the number of instances. Subsequent steps include completing the MMH registration, verifying the setup through connectivity tests, updating BlackMagic card firmware if applicable, and testing video outputs to ensure everything functions as expected .

The LU2000 receives video streams from multiple LiveU units (like LU40, LU70L, LU400) via a standard Internet connection and reconstructs the original signals from each one. It uses LiveU’s proprietary logic to recombine the streams into discrete broadcast-quality video streams. For each LU unit, it outputs a single reconstructed video stream to the choice of destination, supporting various video formats and output interfaces such as SDI and IP streams. This enables transparent video ingestion, as if cameras were directly connected .

Network setup is essential to ensure the LU2000 is able to connect and communicate over the Internet for video stream reception, software updates, and registration with LiveU. This involves either automatic DHCP configuration or manual entry of network parameters like IP addresses, net masks, gateways, and DNS servers. Correct network setup is critical for the LU2000's operational success .

The LU2000 reconstructs video streams using LiveU's proprietary logic for broadcast-quality output, employing forward error correction and retransmission algorithms to maximize video quality and resilience. Each MMH instance creates a single stream for a specific destination, ensuring high-quality broadcast as if the video signal originated directly from the camera .

Each LU unit establishes connections using multiple modems to cellular networks or potentially LAN/WiFi to aggregate bandwidth into a single, consolidated broadband uplink. The LU units encode video into H.264 streams, transmitting it over this aggregated bandwidth. The LU2000 then reconstructs and recombines these streams using its proprietary logic into single broadcast-quality outputs .

Determining the number of MMH instances on a LU2000 server depends on the server's CPU capability, as more powerful CPUs can handle more instances. The LU2000 can support up to 18 MMH instances, dependent on output ports and the connected infrastructure. Each MMH instance is responsible for processing a single LU video stream. Thus, balancing between the server's hardware specifications and the number of required video streams is crucial for optimal performance .

LiveU Central provides a centralized interface to manage LU units and MMHs remotely through a standard Internet browser. It allows users with designated permissions to view the status of units, configure them, and manage files stored on the LU2000. LiveU Central thus simplifies the operational management of these systems, allowing for efficient remote control and monitoring .

Verifying the LU2000 setup is crucial to ensure all components are properly configured and operational following installation. This involves running connectivity checks to confirm Internet access and testing video output capabilities, including firmware updates and SDI output testing, particularly when using BlackMagic video cards. Through these tests, users can identify and resolve any potential issues early, ensuring the LU2000 operates effectively from the start .

A Logical LU2000, operating via cloud infrastructure, is typically simpler and more cost-effective, especially if only IP video streaming is required. It eliminates the need for physical SDI output hardware, reducing the setup complexity and costs. Meanwhile, a Physical LU2000 offers tangible control over IP/physical output ports but requires dedicated, locally installed hardware which can increase setup and maintenance complexity. The decision depends on specific infrastructure needs and desired output capabilities .

For an LU2000 running multiple MMH instances, a powerful hardware setup is essential, typically requiring at least an 8GB RAM and a Core i7 3770 or E3-1240v2 CPU, along with ample disk space and specific video output cards like BlackMagic’s DeckLink SDI. A robust Ethernet interface is needed due to multiple simultaneous video streams, where each MMH instance needs adequate network bandwidth to maintain high-quality video output .

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