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LCP-300 User Manual
Caton Technology (Asia) Corp.
LCP-300 User Manual
Content
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Product Features .......................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Application Scenarios .................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Panel Design ................................................................................................................ 4
1.4.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................. 4
1.4.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................. 4
1.4.3 Top Panel ................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Accessories .................................................................................................................. 6
2 Boot Up ................................................................................................................................ 8
3 Front Panel Control ........................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Operation Keys ............................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Front Panel Menu ........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Transport status .......................................................................................................... 10
3.3.1 Live status ................................................................................................................ 10
3.3.2 File Transfer Status .................................................................................................. 11
3.4 Record Status ............................................................................................................. 11
3.5 Input Status ................................................................................................................ 12
4 Android Software Control ............................................................................................... 13
4.1 Software Installation .................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Connect Hotspot ........................................................................................................ 13
4.3 Monitoring ................................................................................................................. 14
5 Web Control ...................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Log In ........................................................................................................................ 16
5.2 Basic Setting .............................................................................................................. 16
5.2.1 Mode ........................................................................................................................ 17
5.2.2 Transmitter ............................................................................................................... 18
5.2.3 File Transmit ............................................................................................................ 18
5.2.4 Recorder ................................................................................................................... 19
5.2.5 Connection ............................................................................................................... 20
5.2.5.1 4G Networks ................................................................................................... 20
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5.2.5.2 3G Networks ................................................................................................... 20
5.2.5.3 Wi-Fi Networks ............................................................................................... 21
5.2.5.4 Cable Ethernet Networks ................................................................................ 22
5.2.6 Encoder .................................................................................................................... 23
5.3 Advanced Setting ....................................................................................................... 24
5.3.1 Build-in wifi ............................................................................................................. 24
5.3.2 Transmitter ............................................................................................................... 25
5.3.3 Encoder .................................................................................................................... 25
5.3.4 Connect .................................................................................................................... 28
5.3.5 Time ......................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.6 Common ................................................................................................................... 29
5.4 SD Card Management................................................................................................ 30
5.5 Device Information .................................................................................................... 31
6 Upgrade ............................................................................................................................. 32
6.1 Upgrade by Web ........................................................................................................ 32
6.2 Upgrade by U-disk ..................................................................................................... 32
6.3 Upgrade by FTP ......................................................................................................... 33
7 Q&A ................................................................................................................................... 34
8 Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 35
LCP-300 User Manual
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
LCP-300 makes use of Caton proprietary R2TP protocol, to realize mobile live broadcasting of
high efficiency and low cost. It utilizes all IP networks available: 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi and Ethernet,
bonding them together to create a high quality uplink for video and audio transmission.
LCP-300 can be applied in scenarios as digital news gathering, ceremonies, business activities,
stage shows, sport games, etc.
1.2 Product Features
Support 6×4G/3G/Wi-Fi/Ethernet hybrid bonding transmission;
Support Caton proprietary R2TP protocol, which is especially designed for high quality video
contribution and distribution over open Internet;
Support HD/SD-SDI, HDMI, Analog video and audio input;
Support 1080P@60, 1080i, 720P, 576i and 480i HD/SD video encoding;
Support H.264 High Profile video encoding, AAC-LC audio encoding;
Support high bit rate TS file recording into SD card, Support fast file transferring;
Support APK control with video preview, support PC/iOS/Android web control;
Compact design, support directly mounting on v-mount camera.
1.3 Application Scenarios
Figure1.1 LCP-300 Application
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1.4 Panel Design
1.4.1 Front Panel
Figure1.2 LCP-300 Front Panel
LCP-300 Front Panel consists of LCD screen, power button, and operation keys.
LCD screen: Device status information display;
Power: After device is powered, long press power button to boot up/power off the device;
LIVE: Press LIVE button to start/stop live broadcasting, or start/stop file transferring;
RECORD: Press RECORD button to start/stop recording;
Enter: Press Enter button to enter in submenu;
Esc: Press Esc button to return to primary menu;
Direction Key: Press Direction Key to browse the menu or switch the status pages.
1.4.2 Rear Panel
Figure1.3 LCP-300 Rear Panel
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LCP-300 Rear Panel consists of power interface, video/audio interface and SD card slot.
Power(XLR): Connect LCP-300 power adapter to power up the device;
SD card slot: Insert SD card for video recording;
SDI: Input HD/SD-SDI video/audio source;
HDMI: Input HDMI video/audio source;
AV: Input AV video/audio source;
MIC: Input microphone audio source;
1.4.3 Top Panel
Figure1.4 LCP-300 Top Panel
LCP-300 has 6 USB slots on top of it.
USB 1~USB 6: Connect 4G Dongle / 3G Dongle / Wi-Fi Dongle / USB - LAN transmission
accessories.
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1.5 Accessories
Attached accessories of LCP-300 device are as follows:
Table1-1 LCP-300 Attached Accessories List
No. Item Qty
1 Portable carrying case 1
2 LCP-300 device 1
3 Power adapter 1
4 A/V conversion line 1
5 CD (include user manual and APK software) 1
Below are the optional accessories that users can choose to purchase to realize live broadcasting
or video recording combined with LCP-300.
Table1-2 LCP-300 Optional Accessories
Type Reference Model Application
4G Dongle
HUAWEI EC3372 By inserting 4G SIM card of local operators, 4G Dongle
support dial-access to 4G network. Plug 4G Dongle into USB
slot of LCP-300, LCP-300 can utilize 4G network to realize
live broadcasting.
3G Dongle
HUAWEI E261 By inserting 3G SIM card of local operators, 3G Dongle
support dial-access to 3G network. Plug 3G Dongle into USB
slot of LCP-300, LCP-300 can utilize 3G network to realize
live broadcasting.
Wi-Fi Dongle
D-link DWA-171 Plug Wi-Fi Dongle into USB slot of LCP-300, LCP-300 can
utilize the available Wi-Fi network to realize live
broadcasting.
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4G Router (Mi-Fi)
HUAWEI E5375 By inserting 4G/3G SIM card of local operators, 4G Router
(Mi-Fi) support using 4G/3G network to generate a Wi-Fi
hotspot. Plug Wi-Fi Dongle into USB slot of LCP-300 and
connect the Wi-Fi hotspot of 4G router, then LCP-300 can
utilize 4G/3G network to realize live broadcasting.
USB - LAN
YS-LANRT8152B Plug USB - LAN device into USB slot of LCP-300, LCP-300
can utilize cable network to realize live broadcasting.
SD Card
KINGSTON SD Card 8GB Insert SD card into SD card slot of LCP-300, LCP-300 can
record video/audio input signal into TS file and store it in SD
card.
SD card need to be in FAT32 format, and do not support
NTFS format.
V-Mount Battery
Wonderland BP-L160S Mount the V-mount battery on the LCP-300 V-mount
interface, and LCP-300 can be powered by V-mount battery.
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2 Boot Up
Long press power button for 3~4 seconds to boot the device, and the backlight will lights
up. The screen displays starting character, after about 60 seconds, the screen will display the device
status page and the device is fully started.
Figure2.1 Boot Up
3 Front Panel Control
3.1 Operation Keys
Using Operation Keys in Front Panel, users can browse the front panel menu and the device
status pages in the screen.
Figure3.1 Operation Keys
Upward: Scroll up the front panel menu;
Downward: Scroll down the front panel menu;
Left: Switch between Transport status page, Record status page, and Input status page;
Right: Switch between Transport status page, Record status page, and Input status page;
Enter: Enter in the submenu;
Esc: Return to the primary menu.
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3.2 Front Panel Menu
LCP-300 Front Panel Menu is as follows:
Figure3.2 LCP-300 Front Panel Menu
1) Information
Module: Product model of the device
Server IP: IP address of target R2TP Relay Server
Port: Port of target R2TP Relay Server
SSID: SSID of the device hotspot
SN：Serial number of the device
FPGA：FPGA version of the device
FW：Firmware version of the device
2) Networks
N/A: The port does not plug in transmission accessories
Conn..: The link is connecting to the network
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Conn S: The link is connecting to the target server
Ready: The link has connected to the target server and is ready to transmit streams
TX：The link is on transmission now, and the screen will display the transmission bit rate.
3) Bandwidth Test
After the device has connected to the target server, click Bandwidth Test to measure the
bandwidth from LCP to the target server. If LCP fail to connect to the target server, the screen will
display “C2S failed”, if LCP fail to connect to the network, it will display “Net failed”.
3.3 Transport status
3.3.1 Live status
In Live mode, press LIVE button for about 2 seconds, the backlight will lights up,
and LCP will transmit the encoding stream to the target server. During the live broadcasting, the
screen will display the Transport status, as follows:
Figure3.3 Live status Display
VA: Video source resolution/Audio sampling rate. If the screen displays OFF/0K, it means
LCP does not recognize the current type of video/audio source. Please confirm that the input
source is normal, or check the configuration of the Encoder part in web control;
Enc: Real-time encoding bit rate (Kbps);
TX: Real-time total transmission bit rate (Kbps); If The screen displays Stop, it means LCP
does not go live broadcasting now;
Signal: Current network signal strength. The value includes 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%
and 0%, which shows the network signal strength from LCP to the target server, the higher the
value, the better the network signal strength. If the screen displays C2S Failed, it means LCP
fail to connect to the target server.
Press LIVE button for about 2 seconds during the live broadcasting, the backlight
will lights off, and LCP will stop to transmit the encoding stream to the target server.
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Tips:
Transport mode can be configured in basic setting page by web control or APK control,
including LIVE mode and FILE TRANSFER mode.
3.3.2 File Transfer Status
In File Transfer mode, press LIVE button for about 2 seconds, the backlight will
lights up, and LCP will upload the file in SD card to the target R2TP Relay Server. During the file
transferring, the screen will display the file transfer status, as follows:
Figure3.4 File Transfer status Display
State: The percentage of file size that has been transferred already.
TX: Real-time file transferring bit rate (Kbps).
Rest: The estimated rest of time that need during the file transferring.
Desc: Transport Status. Display the error information if the status is abnormal.
Press LIVE button for about 2 seconds during the file transferring, the backlight will
lights off, and LCP will pause the file transferring.
3.4 Record Status
Press RECORD button for about 2 seconds, the backlight will lights up, and LCP will
record the encoding stream into the SD card in LCP. During the recording, the screen will display
the Record Status, as follows:
Figure3.5 Record Status Display
Time: The duration of current recording clip;
Rec: Current recording Byte rate (KB/S);
State: Recording status. REC: Recording is ongoing; STOP: Not record now;
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Tips:
1. Press Left/Right button to switch between the Transfer status, Record status and Input
status page.
2. If the backlight of RECORD button keep flashing, it means the recording status is
abnormal, and the screen will display the error message. Press RECORD to stop the flashing.
SD: Current remained storage space of SD card.
During the recording, press RECORD button for 2 seconds to stop the recording.
3.5 Input Status
Press Right button in Transport status page to enter the Input status page.
Figure3.6 Input Status Display
V: Video source type/Video source resolution;
A: Audio source type;
-L: Volume of left channel. The longer the audio column, the louder the volume;
-R: Volume of right channel. The longer the audio column, the louder the volume.
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Tips:
1. LCP Partner installation package can also be downloaded from Caton website:
http://www.catontechnology.com/Product/Details?ProductID=23
2. LCP Partner software only support Android 4.0 above operating system at present.
4 Android Software Control
4.1 Software Installation
The attached CD includes the installation package of Android APK software “LCP Partner”:
Dorecast_v1.0.0.apk. Put the package into the Smartphone for quick installation. After installation,
click Dorecast to launch the software.
4.2 Connect Hotspot
Launch the LCP partner software, and it will display the device list page, as follows:
Figure4.1 Device List
Device list page displays the available LCP devices and marks the device that has ever been
connected before. Click the bar of device that wants to configure. Click “Scan” to re-search the
available LCP.
If the Smartphone see the LCP for the first time, the hotspot password is required to input, as
follows:
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Tips:
The default password of device hotspot is 87654321, users can change the password in web
control page after logged in.
Figure4.2 Enter Password
Type the hotspot password and click “connect”, it will enter the video preview page.
4.3 Monitoring After connecting to LCP, Monitoring page is displayed as follows:
Figure4.3 Monitoring
Users can check the operating status of current LCP here, including local video encoding
streams preview, input source status and real-time transmission status.
Encoder Info: video source type/resolution/encoding bit rate, Audio source type/sampling
rate/encoding bit rate;
Ports Info: Network type and real-time transmission bit rate for each uplink;
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Tips:
Video Preview function makes use of the secondary encoding stream of LCP, therefore, to
guarantee that the Smartphone will play the video smoothly, it is recommended to reduce the
encoding level of the secondary encoding stream. (Reference: 720x576P, 2Mbps, VBR)
Status: Transmit status, real-time total transmission bit rate, current network signal strength;
LIVE button: click to start live broadcasting, click to stop live broadcasting;
Switch: Slide the button to open/close “Video Preview”, “Encoder Info” or “Port Info”;
Bandwidth Measure: Click “Bandwidth Measure” to test the estimated bandwidth from LCP
to the target server. The bandwidth value will display in Status bar;
Upfold: Upfold/unfold the left bottom menu;
Web Control: Click to enter the detailed web controlling.
In Web Control page, users can make detailed configuration of LCP, including video encoding
setting, transmission uplink setting, and target server IP address setting etc. For more information,
please refer to Chapter 5 “Web Control”.
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Tips:
LCP-300 support remote control from target R2TP Relay Server. After configured the target
address and port of R2TP Relay Server, and be confirmed that LCP can connect to the target server,
users can control LCP via R2TP Relay Server web page. For more information, please refer to “R2TP
Relay Server User manual”.
5 Web Control
5.1 Log In
LCP-300 support PC/Smartphone/Pad wireless web control via LCP hotspot. The process of
web log in is as follows:
1) Open the Wi-Fi function in PC/Smartphone/Pad, search and connect to the LCP hotspot.
Wi-Fi SSID is the SSID of LCP (e.g. LCP0001), the default password is 87654321. Users
can change the password in web control page after logging in.
2) After connecting to LCP hotspot, open the web browser of PC/Smartphone/Pad, and type
the IP address in the address bar: 192.168.2.1, then the web browser will display the web
control page.
5.2 Basic Setting
Click Settings in main menu to enter the Basic Setting page, as follows:
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Tips:
LCP-300 support TS file recording during the live video transmitting in LIVE mode. While in
FILE TRANSFER mode, file transferring cannot go with file recording simultaneously.
Figure5.1 Basic Setting Page
In Basic Setting page, users can configure basic settings of live transmitting, file transferring,
file recording, network connection and encoding.
5.2.1 Mode
2 Working modes can be selected for LCP-300: LIVE and FILE TRANSFER, which represent
the main function of LCP-300: live video transmitting and fast file uploading.
Figure5.2 Mode
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Tips:
If the page keep displaying after start live broadcasting, it means LCP may not
successfully connect to the target server. Please confirm that the IP address and port of target server is
configured right.
5.2.2 Transmitter
Figure5.3 Transmitter
In LIVE mode, users can view real-time total transmission bit rate, network signal strength,
start or stop live broadcasting in the Transmitter part.
Transmit: Start or stop the live broadcasting. Click to start the live broadcasting,
click to stop the live broadcasting. means the device is connecting to
the target server.
Health: Current network signal strength. The value includes 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%
and 0%, which shows the network signal strength from LCP to the target server, the higher the
value, the better the network signal strength.
Bitrate: Real-time total transmission bit rate.
Bandwidth Test: Click to measure the bandwidth from LCP to the target server. If LCP fail to
connect to the target server, the screen will display “C2S failed”, if LCP fail to connect to the
network, it will display “Net failed”.
5.2.3 File Transmit
Figure5.4 File Transmit
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Tips:
Please insert or pull out SD card when the device is powered off if possible. If users needs to pull
out SD card when the device is booted up, click first and then pull out the SD card.
Tips:
If the page keep displaying after start file transferring, it means LCP may not
successfully connect to the target server. Please confirm that the IP address and port of target server is
configured right.
In FILE TRANSFER mode, users can view real-time file transmission bit rate, rate of progress,
start or stop file transferring in the File Transmit part.
Transfer: Start or stop the file transferring. Click to start the file transferring,
click to stop the file transferring. means the device is connecting to the
target server.
FileName: The name of file which is under transferring.
Percent: The percentage of total file size that has been transferred already.
Bitrate: Real-time file transmitting bit rate.
Left: The estimated rest of time that need during the file transferring.
Elapsed: The duration of time since file transferring has been started.
5.2.4 Recorder
Figure5.5 Recorder
In the Recorder part, users can view the recognition status of SD card, start or stop recording.
Record: Start or stop recording. Click to start recording, click to
stop recording. means the recording status is abnormal.
Top and right corner of Recorder part will display the recognition status of SD card. SD Card
Exist: Recognition success; SD Card not Mounted: LCP fail to recognize the SD card.
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Tips:
If the uplink status bar displays , it means the current uplink cannot connect to the target
server. Please confirm that the configuration of APN is right.
5.2.5 Connection
Figure5.6 Connection
In the Connection part, according to the network type (4G networks/3G networks/Wi-Fi
networks/Cable networks), users can configure and view the transmission status of each uplink.
Port1~Port6: Corresponding to USB1 to USB6 in top panel respectively.
5.2.5.1 4G Networks
Figure5.7 4G Networks
The process of LCP-300 connecting to 4G networks is as follows:
1. Plug 4G Dongle in the device USB slot;
2. LCP-300 support 4G Dongle dial-up access automatically, after about half a minute, the device
will connect to 4G networks automatically, and the uplink status bar is green;
3. Click the uplink status bar, and users can configure the APN of 4G networks.
5.2.5.2 3G Networks
Figure5.8 3G Networks
The process of LCP-300 connecting to 3G networks is as follows:
1. Plug 3G Dongle in the device USB slot;
2. LCP-300 support 3G Dongle dial-up access automatically, after about half a minute, the device
will connect to 3G networks automatically, and the uplink status bar is green;
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Tips:
1. If the uplink status bar keep displaying yellow, it means the data traffic of 4G/3G SIM card
may use up. Please contact the local operators to inquire the remaining data traffic of SIM card.
2. If the uplink status bar doesn’t display any information after 4G/3G dongle plugged in, it
means LCP-300 may not support the current type of 4G/3G dongle, please contact Caton engineer for
technical support.
5.2.5.3 Wi-Fi Networks
Figure5.9 Wi-Fi Networks
The process of LCP-300 connecting to Wi-Fi networks is as follows:
1. Plug Wi-Fi Dongle in the USB slot;
2. Click the uplink status bar to enter Wi-Fi list page, as follows:
Figure5.10 Choose a Network
Wi-Fi list page will display the available Wi-Fi networks around LCP, click the Wi-Fi name
that LCP need to connect, and then type in the Wi-Fi password, as follows:
Figure5.11 Input Password
After typing in the password, click Join to submit. Return to the Connection page, if the uplink
status bar is green, it means LCP has already connected to the Wi-Fi network.
Figure5.12 Lock and Forget
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Tips:
1. LCP-300 support Wi-Fi auto connect function, for Wi-Fi that connected last time, LCP could
connect it automatically without typing in the password. (The Wi-Fi dongle need to be plugged in the
same USB slot)
2. If the uplink status displays , it means the Wi-Fi has been connected before.
Lock: Click on to lock on current Wi-Fi and LCP will connect to this Wi-Fi only, regardless
of other available Wi-Fi.
Forget: Eliminate the memory of Wi-Fi password, and LCP will not connect to current Wi-Fi
automatically.
Priority: Including Hign/Medium/Low/Off, which will determines the degree that current link
will participate in the transmission.
5.2.5.4 Cable Ethernet Networks
Figure5.13 Cable Ethernet Networks
The process of LCP-300 connecting to cable Ethernet networks is as follows:
1. Plug USB - LAN device in the device USB slot;
2. Click the uplink status bar to configure the cable networks. According to the pattern of IP
address, it includes 2 kinds of configuration: DHCP and Manual.
1) DHCP
Figure5.14 DHCP ON
2) Manual
Figure5.15 DHCP OFF
IP: IP address of cable network.
Netmask: Netmask of cable network.
Gateway: Gateway of cable network.
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Tips:
Connecting to cable Ethernet network, users need to boot up LCP first, and then plug in the USB
- LAN device.
Click to save the configuration.
5.2.6 Encoder
Figure5.16 Encoder
In the Encoder part, users can view or configure the type/format/encoding bitrate of the input
video/audio source.
Table5-1 Encoder Parameters
Menu Name Range
Encoder
Video Source
SDI
HDMI
CVBS
ColorBar
BlackField
Audio Source
SDI
HDMI
ANALOG
MIC
Input Format
1080P@50/60
1080P@25/30
1080i@50/60
720P@50/60
576i@25
480i@30
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Tips:
If the video/audio status bar displays green, it means the recognition of video/audio source is
normal. If the video/audio status bar displays red, it means the recognition of video/audio source is
abnormal, please confirm that the input signal is normal, or check if the configuration of the
Encoder part is right.
5.3 Advanced Setting
Click Advanced in main menu to enter the advanced setting page, as follows:
Figure5.17 Advanced Setting
In the advanced setting page, LCP hotspot, target server address, advanced encoding settings
and other advanced featured can be set and observed.
5.3.1 Build-in wifi
Figure5.18 Build-in wifi
SSID: The SSID of LCP.
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Password: Modifying the password of LCP hotspot.
Click to save the configuration.
5.3.2 Transmitter
Figure5.19 Transmitter
In the Transmitter part, users can view or configure the IP address/port of target server.
Server Address: IP address of target R2TP Relay Server for live broadcasting.
Server Port: Port of target R2TP Relay Server for live broadcasting.
FileTransfer Server Port: Port of target R2TP Relay Server for file transferring. (Default port
number: 5234)
Encryption: Enable the transmission encryption when live broadcasting. None: Disable the
encryption. AES128: Enable the AES-128 transmission encryption, the password format is the
combination of 6 numbers.
Click to save the configuration.
5.3.3 Encoder
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Figure5.20 Encoder
In the Encoder part, users can view or configure the advanced encoding parameters, including
encoding resolution, encoding bitrate, GOP structure, and so on.
Table5-2 Encoder Parameters
Menu Name Range
Encoder
Primary Encoder resolution
AUTO
1920×1080P
1920×1080P_Half_Frame
1920×1080I
1280×720P
1280×720P_Half_Frame
720×480P/720×576P
720×480I/720×576I
640x360P
480×480I/480×576I
352×240P/352×288P
Primary VQ Optimization 1920×1080P
OFF
Medium
1920×1080I OFF
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Medium
High
Primary Video bitrate
(Kbps) 1000~20000
Primary Audio bitrate
(Kbps)
48
64
96
128
Primary GOP frame IP
IPB
Primary GOP length 500ms
1000ms
Primary Bitrate mode
ConstantBR
VariableBR
AdaptiveBR
Primary Video Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
SIDE PANEL
LETTER BOX
Secondary Encoder
resolution
AUTO
1920×1080P
1920×1080P_Half_Frame
1920×1080I
1280×720P
1280×720P_Half_Frame
720×480P/720×576P
720×480I/720×576I
640x360P
480×480I/480×576I
352×240P/352×288P
Secondary VQ
Optimization
1920×1080P OFF
Medium
1920×1080I OFF
Medium
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Tips:
1. About Primary/Secondary Encoder: LCP-300 support 2 encoding streams output, primary
encoding stream is for live broadcasting to target R2TP Relay Server, secondary encoding stream is
for video preview and video recording function. Therefore, for application that need video recording,
it is recommended to raise the secondary encoder standard, to guarantee the video recording quality.
(Reference: 15Mbps, 1080P/1080I)
2. About VQ Optimization: For high definition video (1080P/1080I), LCP-300 support video
quality optimization function, which can effectively reduce the video quality loss in lower encoding
bitrate. (below 3Mbps)
High
Secondary Video bitrate
(Kbps) 1000~15000
Secondary Audio bitrate
(Kbps)
48
64
96
128
Secondary GOP frame IP
IPB
Secondary GOP length 500ms
1000ms
Secondary Bitrate mode
ConstantBR
VariableBR
AdaptiveBR
Secondary Video Aspect
Ratio
16:9
4:3
SIDE PANEL
LETTER BOX
PPS Position All Frame
Only I
Click to save the configuration.
5.3.4 Connect
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Tips:
When connected to the open network, the system can upgrade the system time automatically.
Figure5.21 Add APN
Operator: Set the operator name to identify the APN.
APN: Set the APN to fulfill the 4G dial-access.
Click to save the configuration.
5.3.5 Time
Figure5.22 Time
Time Zone: the time zone of system time.
Time Server: NTP server of system time.
5.3.6 Common
Figure5.23 Common
Language: The system language of web control page. Users can choose English or Chinese.
Debug: The debug function of the developer. Enable: Enable the function; Disable: Disable
the function.
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Tips:
If SD card storage space is fully written, LCP-300 will no longer record the video, and The
screen/basic setting page will display the Error message. If user needs to continue recording, please
click in the Recorder part first, then replace the SD card. It is recommended to
prepare the SD card with sufficient capacity in advance.
5.4 SD Card Management
Click SD Card in main menu to enter File Manager page, as follows:
Figure5.24 File Manager
In the File Manager page, users can view or manage the file in SD card of LCP. The percentage
of free space of SD card will be displayed.
File Name: The name of file in SD card.
Status: The status of current file.
RECORDING: The file is under recording.
RECORDED: The file is fully recorded;
SENT: The file is fully transferred;
File Size: The data size of file. The max size of each TS recording video is 10 minutes, if the
recording video is beyond 10 minutes, it will record into a new TS recording file.
Delete: Click to remove the file.
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5.5 Device Information
Click Device in main menu to enter the Device Information page, as follows:
Figure5.25 Device Information
Device Name: Product model of the device;
Group: Product Manufacturer;
S/N: Serial Number of the device;
F/W: Software version of the device;
Panel Version: Front panel version of the device;
Fpga Version: FPGA version of the device;
Factory Default: Reset to the default settings.
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6 Upgrade LCP-300 support software upgrade by Web, U-disk or FTP.
6.1 Upgrade by Web
Open Device Information page via web control, as follows:
Click to choose the upgrade package and click to start upgrade.
During the upgrade, LCD screen will display “Updating” and recover to display the basic status
info when the upgrade is finished.
6.2 Upgrade by U-disk
The process is as follows:
1. Put the upgrade package (e.g. update_packs-v2.3.624, 2.3.624 is the software version number)
in the root directory of the U-disk;
2. After LCP has booted up, plug the U-disk in the USB slot of LCP;
3. The Basic Setting page will display the recognition information of the U-disk as follows. It
means the system has recognized the upgrade package in the U-disk;
Figure6.1 U-disk Recognition
4. Reboot the LCP and keep the U-disk plug in. The upgrading process will conduct automatically
during booting. After device starting up, users can check the updated software version in the
Device Information page, and pull out the U-disk.
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Tips:
1. The U-disk need to be in FAT32 format, and do not support NTFS format.
2. If the web page displays “Find out USB disk plug in, without LCP-II update file.”, it means
the system doesn’t identify the upgrade package, please confirm that the upgrade package is put in the
root directory of the U-disk. If the web page doesn’t display any information after U-disk plugged in, it
means LCP may not support the current type of U-disk.
3. Repeatedly plugging in the U-disk, the web page will not displays the recognition message,
however LCP can still fulfill software upgrade through device rebooting.
6.3 Upgrade by FTP
The process is as follows:
1. Connect the LCP hotspot by PC (Take windows OS as an example);
2. Open My Computer, type ftp://192.168.2.1/ftp_update/ in the address bar, and press Enter;
3. Put the upgrade package (e.g. update_packs-v2.3.624, 2.3.624 is the software version number)
in the current directory;
4. Reboot the LCP. The upgrading process will conduct automatically during booting. After
device starting up, users can check the updated software version in the Device Information
page.
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7 Q&A Q1:
——I inserted a new wifi/4g dongle to LCP when streaming live, and expected it to share the streaming flow.
However, it seemed not observed from statistic. I was sure the new dongle had been linked to the Internet.
That’ why?
A:
Currently, a new connected link will not attend ongoing transmission automatically. Pause and resume
transmission again if you want the new link to take part in the live pushing.
Q2:
——I inserted several wifi/3g/4g modules onto LCP. After starting live, I observed not every module take part
in transmission as some bit rate is 0. Is it normal?
A:
It’s normal. There are 2 possibilities for NOT TX Link:
1. The capability of other links except NOT TX Link is enough to handle current live transmission, so LCP
didn’t use it.
2. From the result of network detection, the performance of NOT TX Link is very poor and be abandoned to the
TX task.
Q3:
——I want to upload video using LCP-300 in hotel room, whereas verification is required from webpage if you
use wifi in the room. What can I do?
A:
You can do it following the steps:
Insert one wifi dongle (keep other USB port empty). Configure the wifi to join in hotel’ Access Point by your
mobile or laptop.
Now the mobile or laptop connected to LCP can access the network verification page of hotel. Finishing
verification process, then your LCP can access Internet too.
Q4:
——I set encoder to CBR mode, whereas the bit rate is jumping up and down. Sometimes differ greatly. Why?
A:
The statics you mentioned is TX bit rate, which indicates the real transmitting rate of the streaming. It will be
affected by undulate network conditions. In a healthy network, the receiver can handle the situations and de-jitter the
streaming when feeding to subsequent process.
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8 Technical Specifications
Category Function Configuration
BasicLive Live broadcast over Internet
File Transfer File record to SD card and File upload over Internet
Input
HD/SD-SDI BNC×1
HDMI HDMI 1.3×1
A/V mini Jack (3.5 mm)×1
Microphone mini Jack (3.5 mm)×1
Storage SD Card SD Card Slot×1
NIC Build-in Wi-Fi 2.4GHz AP, support Bridge mode
External USB USB 2.0 USB 2.0×6, for 3G/4G/Wi-Fi dongle
Streaming Protocol R2TP Reliable Real Time Protocol
Video Encoding
Codec H.264/AVC Main/High Profile
Resolution1080p/1080i/720P/576i/480i
50/59.94/25/29.97 fps
Encoding Channel 2
Bit RatePrimary: 1Mbps-20Mbps
Secondary: 1Mbps-15Mbps
Audio Encoding
Codec AAC-LC
Mode Stereo
Channel 2 pairs of Stereo
Bit Rate 48/64/96/128 kbps
Encryption Stream Encryption AES 128
Control
Front Panel Front keypad control and The screen display
Local Control PC/Smartphone/Pad wireless web control
Remote Control Remote Control through R2TP Relay Server
Power SupplyXLR 4 pins 12-17.1V
Battery V-Mount battery
Physical Parameter
Size 165mm×115mm×44.5mm
Weight 640g
Temperature －10~40 ℃
Max Power Consumption 14W
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