LiveU Central User Guide V6.

LiveU Central
User Guide
Version: 6.1.0
Part Number: DOC00078
Document Version: 6.1.1
February 23, 2017
About This Guide LiveU Central User Guide
About This Guide

This user guide describes how to use LiveU Central to manage and control LiveU field
units (LUs) and channels (MMHs) through a standard Internet browser. The LU devices
managed by LiveU Central include the LU40, LU70, LU400, LU500, LU600, LU700SV,
LU-Lite Mac, LU-Smart iOS and LU-Smart Android. This user guide describes
version 6.0 of LiveU Central.
• Chapter 1, Introducing LiveU Central, page 13, introduces LiveU Central,
describes its system architecture and describes how to launch it.
• Chapter 2, Using the UNIT LIST, page 23, describes how to view the inventory
of LUs and to see the status of LUs and channels. It also describes how to use LiveU
Central to configure an LU.
• Chapter 3, Using the VIDEO MATRIX, page 89, describes how to preview and
assign LU streams to be output to an output channel destination.
• Chapter 4, Using MAPS, page 105, describes how to display the position of LUs
on a map, and how to define and generate Be First events.
• Chapter 5, Managing LiveU Entities, page 113, describes how to add, edit and
view LiveU Central Groups and Users.
• Chapter 6, Working with CHANNELS, page 125, describes how to view channel
details and to configure the parameters used to stream to Content Delivery
Networks (CDNs), multipoint destinations and Network Device Interface (NDI)
devices.
• Chapter 7, Managing Software Upgrades, page 137, describes how to download
and apply software version updates on LiveU Central-registered devices.
• Chapter 8, Managing FILES, page 145, describes how to browse, play and
broadcast the files stored by LUs on an LU2000 server.
• Chapter 9, Using LiveU MultiPoint, page 151, describes the LiveU MultiPoint
feature, how it works and how to configure and use it.
• Chapter 10, Streaming to Social Media, page 163, describes how to stream
from LiveU units to Facebook Live.
• Appendix A, Limitation of Liability and Warranty, page 171, provides the
limitations on liability and warranty.
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Intended Audience
This user guide is intended for operators of LiveU Central. This user guide assumes that
operators are familiar with the video equipment or infrastructure to which these LU
devices are connected.
Additional Documentation
• LiveU LU40 User Guide
• LiveU LU70L User Guide
• LiveU LU700SV User Guide
• LiveU LU2000 Server (MMH) User Guide
• LiveU LU-Lite Mac User Guide
• LiveU LU-Smart User Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing LiveU Central ................................................................................... 13
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................13
What’s New in Version 6.0 .................................................................................................14
System Architecture............................................................................................................15
Launching the LiveU Central .....................................................................................................17
Main LiveU Central Windows .....................................................................................................18
UNITS Tabs .............................................................................................................................19
FILES Tab ................................................................................................................................19
MANAGE Tabs......................................................................................................................19
General Options ..................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Using the UNIT LIST................................................................................................ 23
Introducing the UNIT LIST .............................................................................................................23
LU Unit Table .........................................................................................................................24
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Displaying the LU Units of a Specific User Group...........................................................26

Filtering the UNIT LIST ...........................................................................................................27
LU Properties Pane .......................................................................................................................28
Displaying the LU Properties Pane....................................................................................29
Property Pane Description .................................................................................................30
Interfaces Tab ......................................................................................................................33
Xtender Tab ..........................................................................................................................34
Charts Tab ............................................................................................................................34
Files Tab .................................................................................................................................35
About Tab .............................................................................................................................35
Unit Configuration Window ...............................................................................................36
Camera Remote Control Tab ...........................................................................................56
Rebooting the LU .........................................................................................................................57
Starting/Stopping Transmitting...................................................................................................58
Store & Forward Profile .......................................................................................................60
Enabling LU-Smart (Ad Hoc) ......................................................................................................61
Enabling ................................................................................................................................61
Disabling ...............................................................................................................................62
Licensing for LU-Smart and LU-Lite Devices ....................................................................62
Selecting the Channel in an Offline Unit .................................................................................64
Panasonic Camera Integration with LiveU Central ...............................................................65
Camera Direct Connection to the LiveU Central Cloud System ............................... 65
On the Panasonic Camera ...............................................................................................67
Getting Started ....................................................................................................................69
Camera Settings ..................................................................................................................74
In LiveU Central ....................................................................................................................78
LiveU DataBridge Solution ..........................................................................................................83
Configuring the DataBridge Gateway ...........................................................................84
Connecting a DataBridge Unit to the DataBridge Gateway..................................... 85
General List Functionality............................................................................................................86
Filtering Lists ..........................................................................................................................86
Refreshing the List ................................................................................................................86
Menu Options ......................................................................................................................87
Chapter 3: Using the VIDEO MATRIX ..................................................................................... 89
Introducing the VIDEO MATRIX ..................................................................................................89
Streaming to a Preview Channel – How To .............................................................................91
Input Feeds ....................................................................................................................................92
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Output Channels ..........................................................................................................................93

Filtering Displayed Input Feeds and Output Channels ................................................ 94
Connecting an Input Feed to an Output Channel ...............................................................96
Use Cases ......................................................................................................................................98
Streaming in Live Mode .....................................................................................................98
Streaming to a Preview Channel .....................................................................................99
Releasing a Unit to a Preview Channel ..........................................................................99
Store & Forward .................................................................................................................100
Starting Streaming .............................................................................................................103
Stopping Streaming ..........................................................................................................103
Incoming MultiPoint Streams ...........................................................................................103
Outgoing MultiPoint Streams – Sharing .........................................................................104
Chapter 4: Using Maps ......................................................................................................... 105
Introducing LiveU Central Maps..............................................................................................105
Displaying an LU on a Map ......................................................................................................105
LU Name and Location .............................................................................................................106
LU Pin Color .................................................................................................................................107
Managing Be First Events ..........................................................................................................107
What is a Be First Event? ...................................................................................................107
How Do Be First Events Work? .........................................................................................108
Generating Be First Events ...............................................................................................111
Chapter 5: Managing LiveU Entities .................................................................................... 113
Managing Groups......................................................................................................................113
Adding a Group ................................................................................................................114
Viewing Group Details .....................................................................................................119
Managing Users ..........................................................................................................................120
Adding a User ....................................................................................................................121
Editing a User......................................................................................................................124
Deleting a User ..................................................................................................................124
Chapter 6: Working with CHANNELS ................................................................................... 125
Viewing Channel Details ..........................................................................................................125
Channel Association Icon ...............................................................................................126
Channel Status Color .......................................................................................................127
Other Channel Options....................................................................................................127
Configuring Streaming Presets.................................................................................................127
Duplicating Streaming Presets ........................................................................................129
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Configuring Channels ...............................................................................................................129

Configuring IP Streaming Channels ...............................................................................129
Configuring MultiPoint Channels ....................................................................................135
Configuring Network Device Interface Channels ......................................................135
Chapter 7: Managing Software Upgrades ......................................................................... 137
Introduction .................................................................................................................................137
Reviewing Available Software Versions .................................................................................138
Managing Software Upgrades ................................................................................................139
Upgrading the Software Version on a Device .....................................................................140
Chapter 8: Managing FILES .................................................................................................. 145
Introduction .................................................................................................................................145
Browsing MMH Files ....................................................................................................................146
Broadcasting...............................................................................................................................149
Downloading ..............................................................................................................................150
Using the Get Chunk Tool .........................................................................................................150
Renaming ....................................................................................................................................150
Chapter 9: Using LiveU MultiPoint ........................................................................................ 151
Overview .....................................................................................................................................151
Technical Capabilities ...............................................................................................................152
Solution Options..........................................................................................................................153
Point-to-Point Solutions .....................................................................................................153
Point-to-Multipoint Solutions ............................................................................................153
Managing MultiPoint in LiveU Central ....................................................................................154
MultiPoint Workflow...........................................................................................................154
Configuring Publisher Server and Distribution Server Settings ...................................155
Sharing Videos – How To ..................................................................................................155
Transmitting Shared Video Streams ...............................................................................158
Configuring Server Settings .............................................................................................161
Chapter 10: Streaming to Social Media ............................................................................. 163
Configuring Streaming Parameters ........................................................................................164
Streaming to Facebook Using an SDI Channel ....................................................................165
Streaming to Facebook Using a Preview Channel ..............................................................170
Appendix A: Limitation of Liability and Warranty .............................................................. 171
Limitation of Liability and Warranty ........................................................................................171
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: LiveU LUs and LiveU Central Architecture ......................................................................................................15
Figure 2: LiveU Central Login Window .............................................................................................................................17
Figure 3: LiveU Central Window .......................................................................................................................................18
Figure 4: LiveU Central – Main Tabs .................................................................................................................................18
Figure 5: DEVICES Tab ........................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 6: MANAGE Buttons ................................................................................................................................................19
Figure 7: General Main Window Options .......................................................................................................................20
Figure 8: Edit User Window ................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 9: LiveU Central – UNITS Tab ..................................................................................................................................23
Figure 10: LU Unit Table ......................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 11: LiveU Central – UNIT LIST Tab – Usage............................................................................................................26
Figure 12: Selecting a User Group ...................................................................................................................................26
Figure 13: Filtering the UNIT LIST – 1 ..................................................................................................................................27
Figure 14: Filtering the UNIT LIST – 2 ..................................................................................................................................28
Figure 15: Displaying the LU Properties Pane .................................................................................................................29
Figure 16: LU Properties Pane ...........................................................................................................................................29
Figure 17: Property Pane Description ..............................................................................................................................30
Figure 18: Preview Area .....................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 19: LU Configuration Display .................................................................................................................................31
Figure 20: Status Area ........................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 21: Status Area – Interfaces Tab ...........................................................................................................................33
Figure 22: Xtender Tab.......................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 23: Charts Tab .........................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 24: Files Tab ..............................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 25: About Tab ..........................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 26: Unit Configuration Window.............................................................................................................................36
Figure 27: Unit Configuration Window – CONNECTIONS Tab ......................................................................................37
Figure 28: Connections Tab – External Interfaces – WiFi Interface .............................................................................38
Figure 29: WiFi Interface – Unsecured Network .............................................................................................................39
Figure 30: WiFi Interface – Unsecured Network - Connected .....................................................................................39
Figure 31: WiFi Interface – Connected ...........................................................................................................................40
Figure 32: WiFi Interface – Identifying Known Networks ...............................................................................................40
Figure 33: WiFi Interface – Secured Network..................................................................................................................41
Figure 34: CONNECTIONS Tab – LAN Interface .............................................................................................................42
Figure 35: PoE Enabled Checkbox ..................................................................................................................................43
Figure 36: Parameter with Improper Value ....................................................................................................................43
Figure 37: Unit Configuration Window – CONNECTIONS Tab ......................................................................................44
Figure 38: Disabling an Interface – 1 ...............................................................................................................................44
Figure 39: Disabling an Interface – 2 ...............................................................................................................................45
Figure 40: APN Configuration ...........................................................................................................................................46
Figure 41: Manual APN Configuration ............................................................................................................................47
Figure 42: Unit Configuration Window – VIDEO/AUDIO Tab ........................................................................................48
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Figure 45: Unit Configuration Window – NETWORK Tab ...............................................................................................50
Figure 46: NETWORK Tab – Least Cost Bonding .............................................................................................................51
Figure 47: Unit Configuration Window – NETWORK Tab ...............................................................................................52
Figure 48: Bandwidth Limitation Indication – Settings Button ......................................................................................53
Figure 49: Unit Configuration Window – ADVANCED Tab ............................................................................................53
Figure 50: Unit Configuration Window – ADVANCED Tab ............................................................................................54
Figure 51: Store & Forward – Filename Prefix .................................................................................................................54
Figure 52: Releasing an Ad Hoc Connection ................................................................................................................55
Figure 53: Camera Settings Tab .......................................................................................................................................56
Figure 54: Reboot Device Button .....................................................................................................................................57
Figure 55: Rebooting Device Confirmation Message ..................................................................................................57
Figure 56: Selecting the Channel.....................................................................................................................................58
Figure 57: Selecting the Profile .........................................................................................................................................59
Figure 58: Setting the Delay ..............................................................................................................................................59
Figure 59: LU Micro SD Card Slot ......................................................................................................................................60
Figure 60: Generating an Ad Hoc Temporary Code ....................................................................................................61
Figure 61: About Tab ..........................................................................................................................................................62
Figure 62: Device in DEVICES LIST .....................................................................................................................................63
Figure 63: Assigning a Channel to the Device ..............................................................................................................64
Figure 64: Panasonic Streaming.......................................................................................................................................65
Figure 65: Direct Camera Connection to the LiveU Central Cloud ...........................................................................66
Figure 66: Creating the p2stream.cnf File ......................................................................................................................68
Figure 67: Location of SD Card on Camera on AJ-PX270 Camera ...........................................................................69
Figure 68: Camera Settings Tab .......................................................................................................................................71
Figure 69: Panasonic AJ-WM30 WiFi Stick .......................................................................................................................72
Figure 70: Connecting the WiFi Stick to the Camera USB Port ....................................................................................72
Figure 71: Connecting the Modem Stick to the Camera USB Port ............................................................................73
Figure 72: Panasonic AJ-PX5000 Camera ......................................................................................................................74
Figure 73: Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera ........................................................................................................................75
Figure 74: Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera – Switch Positions .........................................................................................77
Figure 75: UNIT LIST Tab ......................................................................................................................................................78
Figure 76: Add Device Window .......................................................................................................................................79
Figure 77: Camera Label with Serial Number ................................................................................................................79
Figure 78: Taking Control of the Camera – 1 .................................................................................................................80
Figure 79: Taking Control of the Camera – 2 .................................................................................................................81
Figure 80: Camera Icon in Device List.............................................................................................................................81
Figure 81: Stop Transmitting Button ..................................................................................................................................82
Figure 82: DataBridge Solution Architecture ..................................................................................................................83
Figure 83: Selecting the DataBridge Gateway .............................................................................................................84
Figure 84: LU Properties Pane – Online DataBridge ......................................................................................................85
Figure 85: UNIT LIST – DataBridge Uplink and Downlink Bandwidth ............................................................................85
Figure 86: Filtering a Displayed List...................................................................................................................................86
Figure 87: Menu Options in Lists ........................................................................................................................................87
Figure 88: LiveU Central – VIDEO MATRIX Tab ................................................................................................................90
Figure 89: VIDEO MATRIX Tab – FEEDS Pane ...................................................................................................................92
Figure 90: VIDEO MATRIX Tab – OUTPUTS Pane ..............................................................................................................93
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Figure 91: Filtering Displayed Input Feeds.......................................................................................................................94

Figure 92: Filtering Displayed Outputs .............................................................................................................................95
Figure 93: Streaming to an Output Channel – 1............................................................................................................96
Figure 94: LiveU Central – VIDEO MATRIX Tab ................................................................................................................97
Figure 95: Input Feed – Ready State ...............................................................................................................................98
Figure 96: Input Feed – Streaming ...................................................................................................................................98
Figure 97: Input Feed – Preview Channel Streaming....................................................................................................99
Figure 98: Releasing a Unit to a Preview Channel ......................................................................................................100
Figure 99: Store & Forward Settings ...............................................................................................................................101
Figure 100: Info Window ..................................................................................................................................................101
Figure 101: Unit Configuration Window ........................................................................................................................102
Figure 102: Input Feed – Store & Forward in Idle and Streaming Modes – 1...........................................................102
Figure 103: Input Feed – Store & Forward in Idle and Streaming Modes – 2...........................................................103
Figure 104: Sharing Multipoint Streams..........................................................................................................................104
Figure 105: Sharing Options ............................................................................................................................................104
Figure 106: Selecting an LU from the UNIT LIST .............................................................................................................105
Figure 107: LU on Map .....................................................................................................................................................106
Figure 108: Displaying LU Name and Location on Map.............................................................................................106
Figure 109: Refreshing the Last Location Update........................................................................................................107
Figure 110: MAP Tab ........................................................................................................................................................108
Figure 111: Selecting the Be First Event Area on the Map .........................................................................................109
Figure 112: Selecting the Be First Event Area on the Map .........................................................................................109
Figure 113: New BeFirst Event Window ..........................................................................................................................110
Figure 114: Delete Machines from Group After BeFirst Expiration ............................................................................111
Figure 115: Cannot Associate More Than One Be First Event to Group Message .................................................112
Figure 116: No LU-Smart Devices in the Be First Event Area .......................................................................................112
Figure 117: LiveU Central – GROUPS Tab ......................................................................................................................114
Figure 118: Add Group Window ....................................................................................................................................115
Figure 119: Device Associations – 1 ...............................................................................................................................116
Figure 120: Device Associations – 2 ...............................................................................................................................116
Figure 121: Channel Associations ..................................................................................................................................117
Figure 122: User Associations ..........................................................................................................................................118
Figure 123: Edit Group Window ......................................................................................................................................119
Figure 124: USERS Tab ......................................................................................................................................................120
Figure 125: Add User Window .........................................................................................................................................121
Figure 126: User Type........................................................................................................................................................122
Figure 127: Inventories Association ................................................................................................................................123
Figure 128: User Management Window .......................................................................................................................124
Figure 129: LiveU Central – CHANNELS Tab ..................................................................................................................125
Figure 130: Streaming Preset Configuration Window .................................................................................................128
Figure 131: Add New Preset Window ............................................................................................................................128
Figure 132: CHANNELS Tab..............................................................................................................................................130
Figure 133: Channel Configuration Window ................................................................................................................131
Figure 134: Channel Configuration – RTMP ..................................................................................................................132
Figure 135: Streams 1–3 Stream IDs ................................................................................................................................133
Figure 136: Channel Configuration – RTMP ..................................................................................................................134
Figure 137: Channel Configuration – NDI .....................................................................................................................135
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Figure 138: Channel Configuration – NDI .....................................................................................................................136

Figure 139: SW VERSIONS Tab .........................................................................................................................................138
Figure 140: DEVICES Tab ..................................................................................................................................................139
Figure 141: Upgrade Version Window ...........................................................................................................................141
Figure 142: Upgrade Version Window – Software Version Selection........................................................................142
Figure 143: Software Upgrade Popup Messages ........................................................................................................142
Figure 144: FILES Tab.........................................................................................................................................................146
Figure 145: FILES Tab − Filtering .......................................................................................................................................147
Figure 146: File Preview ....................................................................................................................................................148
Figure 147: FILES Tab – Broadcasting − 1 ......................................................................................................................149
Figure 148: FILES Tab – Broadcasting − 2 ......................................................................................................................149
Figure 149: FILES Tab – Get Chunk – Video Parts .........................................................................................................150
Figure 150: LiveU Multipoint Flow ...................................................................................................................................151
Figure 151: Point-to-Point Solution ..................................................................................................................................153
Figure 152: Point-to-Multipoint Solution – Direct Streaming to Distribution Server ..................................................153
Figure 153: Point-to-Multipoint Solution – Cloud-based Distribution Server .............................................................154
Figure 154: Selecting the Channel to be Shared –1 ...................................................................................................156
Figure 155: Selecting the Channel to be Shared –2 ...................................................................................................156
Figure 156: Multipoint Sharing Options Window ..........................................................................................................157
Figure 157: Subscriber Device List ..................................................................................................................................158
Figure 158: Subscriber Device List ..................................................................................................................................158
Figure 159: Property Pane ...............................................................................................................................................159
Figure 160: Starting/Stopping a Stream ........................................................................................................................159
Figure 161: Publisher Channel Preview .........................................................................................................................160
Figure 162: Channel Configuration – Multipoint ..........................................................................................................161
Figure 163: Social Media Streaming Settings ...............................................................................................................164
Figure 164: Streaming to Facebook Using an SDI Channel .......................................................................................165
Figure 165: Facebook Login ...........................................................................................................................................166
Figure 166: Facebook – Where to Share the Video ....................................................................................................166
Figure 167: Stopping Streaming to Facebook .............................................................................................................167
Figure 168: Entering Details to Post to Facebook ........................................................................................................168
Figure 169: Streaming to Facebook – Live Mode........................................................................................................169
Figure 170: Channel Configuration Window ................................................................................................................170
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Support and Contacting Information LiveU Central User Guide
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@liveu.tv
International: support@liveu.tv
Tel: 1-(609)-997-0600
When contacting a support representative, make sure to have the last four digits of the
LiveU Solo’s serial number available.
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1 Introducing LiveU
Central
This chapter introduces LiveU Central, describes its system architecture and describes
how to launch it.
Introduction
LiveU Central is a web interface that enables you to remotely control and manage LiveU
field units (LUs) and channels. Each LiveU Central user is assigned permission to
manage and control a specific group of LU devices and channels.
• LU Management and Control: LiveU Central enables you to view LU and channel
status and to remotely configure an LU.
• Video Matrix: LiveU Central enables you to preview, monitor and switch incoming
LU feeds to any output, thereby providing increased flexibility in daily operations.
• MMH File Management: LiveU Central enables you to browse, play and broadcast
the files saved by LUs on LU2000 servers.
• Geolocation: LiveU Central enables you to view the location of LUs on a standard
map and to zoom in to Google Maps Street View in order to get a better look at the
location in which the LU is currently positioned.
• Configuration: LiveU Central enables you to manage groups of
operators/LUs/channels and to configure channels and CDNs.
• Smart Device Communication: LiveU Central enables LU-Lite and LU-Smart
devices to communicate through the LiveU infrastructure.
• Enabling Ad Hoc Devices: LiveU Central enables non-LiveU equipment running
LU-Smart to temporarily communicate through the LiveU infrastructure. In LiveU
Central, these devices are called ad hoc devices. Examples of ad hoc devices
include smartphones and other smart devices.
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• Interrupted Feedback (IFB): LiveU Central provides a bidirectional audio channel

to LU-Lite Mac device operators in the field. This enables LiveU Central personnel to
broadcast verbal instructions or information about events to LU operators.
• Be First Events: LiveU Central enables you to define Be First (first on site) events
that enable LU-Smart device users who are located in a designated area to film an
event using their smart device.
• Properties Pane: Enhancements in the Properties Pane in the UNIT LIST tab
enable you to restart an LU and to enable/disable an LU’s modems, WiFi interfaces
and LAN interfaces.
• DataBridge Support: The LiveU DataBridge feature enables point-to-multipoint
transmission and reception of any kind of high-quality data from diverse locations,
while adapting to dynamic network conditions. The DataBridge feature can be used
for a variety of data connectivity solutions, such as for connecting a laptop in the
field to a control station.
• LiveU MultiPoint: The LiveU MultiPoint cloud-based service is seamlessly
integrated into LiveU Central, enabling broadcasters to share incoming live feeds
simultaneously with multiple end-points over the Internet. MultiPoint enables
broadcasters to distribute live video to a wider audience, optimizing their workflow
and making the most of their content.
• Camera Integration with LiveU Central: Based on a joint commercial venture
between LiveU and Panasonic, channel streaming can now be performed directly
from supported Panasonic cameras to LU2000 servers managed by LiveU Central.
Supported cameras have integrated LiveU connectivity and can stream video using
a single modem.
What’s New in Version 6.0

The following features and enhancements are available in V6.0:
• Unit and server software upgrades directly from LiveU Central
• MPEG-TS support for the LU2000 server
• Least-cost bonding
• Improved video encoding efficiency/quality for 1080i video
• LU500 reduced unit boot-up time (1:15 minutes)
• NewTek Network Device Interface (NDI) connectivity
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• New, simplified, more-intuitive LiveU Central user interface, including an enhanced

Video Matrix that enables you to manage all IP feeds and outputs from a single
screen
• Improved FTP performance by 50% (15 Mbps instead of 10 Mbps)
• New management flow for LiveU MultiPoint
• Higher, configurable audio quality, with configurable bitrates from 96 Kbps to 192
Kbps
• Compress & Forward workflow that can compress high bitrate content in the field
and send it instantly to the station using bonding technology
• LiveU logo screen saver on non-streaming SDI output channels
• 1080p IP streaming to CDNs
• Driver support for Blackmagic Quad 2 (four SDI outputs)
System Architecture
LiveU Central
Web Server
IU200, IU40, IU400, IU500
Internet
LiveU Central LU- Smart, LU-Lite

Client
LU 2000 Server Running IU700 IU70

Multiple MMI Instances
Figure 1: LiveU LUs and LiveU Central Architecture
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 A video camera is connected to an LU live video uplink unit. The LU device’s

modems stream live video from the field through the Internet.
 The LiveU LU2000 server is usually located in a broadcasting center. The LU2000
server runs multiple Multi-Media Hub (MMH) instances. Each MMH instance receives
(inputs) video streams from one LU device and reconstructs the original video
signal(s) from each one. The MMH then outputs a single reconstructed video stream
to the destination of your choice. This enables the transmitter to transparently
ingest video streams from the field, as if the cameras were connected to the
system via a long cable.
 A LiveU web server is connected via a secured link to the LU2000 running multiple
MMHs in order to access the stream video. The web server is also connected to the
LiveU database in order to authenticate users and to only allow them to manage
and control the LU devices and MMHs to which they have been awarded permission.
 The LiveU Central enables remote access using a standard web browser (Chrome,
Firefox or Internet Explorer) to the MMH (running on an LU2000 server) and the
LUs through the LiveU web server.
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Launching the LiveU Central

LiveU Central runs in a standard updated web browser (Chrome, Firefox or Internet
Explorer). The recommended browser is Chrome.
To access LiveU Central:

1 Browse to the following address to access the LiveU Central:
https://LU-central.liveu.tv
The following login window is displayed:
Figure 2: LiveU Central Login Window
Do no open the LiveU Central web page on the LU2000 MMH server. Use
NOTE
any other PC for to do so.
2 Enter the user name and password provided to you by your LiveU support
representative or LiveU administrator. The user name and password that you use
determines the LU devices and MMH instances to which you are allowed access.
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3 Click the LOGIN button to display the LiveU Central GUI, as shown below:
Figure 3: LiveU Central Window
When the GUI opens, it displays the last tab and filter preferences that were saved
before last logging out. For more details, see the Filtering the UNIT LIST section on
page 27 and the Filtering Lists section on page 86.
Main LiveU Central Windows

The top of this window has three main tabs, which are described below:
Figure 4: LiveU Central – Main Tabs
• UNITS Tabs, page 19

• FILES Tab, page 19
• MANAGE Tabs, page 19
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UNITS Tabs
The UNITS tab provides three sub-tabs. Click a tab to display the relevant window, as
described below:
Figure 5: DEVICES Tab
• UNIT LIST Tab: (page 23), enables you to view LU and channel status. It also
describes how to use LiveU Central to control and to reconfigure an LU.
• VIDEO MATRIX Tab: (page 89), enables you to preview and assign LU streams to
be output to any destination, including SDI, MPEG-TS, RTMP, NDI or a multipoint
distribution server.
• MAP Tab: (page 105), enables you see the position of LUs on a map.
FILES Tab
The FILES tab enables you to browse, play and broadcast the files stored by LUs on an
LU2000 server, as described in Chapter 7, Managing Files on page 145.
MANAGE Tabs
The MANAGE tab provides several sub-tabs. Click a tab to display the relevant
window, as described below. The MANAGE tabs shown below are displayed for
administrators. Regular users can access all these tabs except the GROUPS and
USERS tabs.
Figure 6: MANAGE Buttons
• DEVICES Tab: (page 23), enables administrators to manage all of their devices in
the system.
• CHANNELS Tab: (page 125), displays the list of all channels (MMHs) in the system
that are assigned to the currently selected user group.
• USERS Tab: (page 120), enables administrators to manage groups of users in
LiveU Central.
• GROUPS Tab: (page 113), enables administrators to manage the grouping of LUs
with specific users and channels.
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• SW VERSIONS Tab: (page 137), enables administrators to download and apply

software version updates on LiveU Central-registered devices.
• BE FIRST EVENTS Tab: (page 107), enables administrators to manage Be First
events, which are events where something newsworthy has occurred that you want
someone to film.
• SHARES Tab: (page 155), manages Publisher and Subscriber registration for the
MultiPoint feature.
General Options
The following describes the other options provided in this window:
Figure 7: General Main Window Options
• Group: A user group specifies the users who are allowed to access a group of
specific LU devices and a specific channel. Selecting a user group determines which
LUs and channels are displayed in all the LiveU Central windows.
An administrator can use the GROUPS tab (as described on page 113) to
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define groups.
• Account: Updates account properties (user name/password/email).

• Support: Opens the LiveU website, providing phone numbers and email contact
information for LiveU Support
• About: Displays details about the current version.
• Logout: Logs out the current user.
You can also click the user name of the currently logged-in user to change that user’s
user name, password, email address and so on.
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To modify details for the current user:

1 Click the user name in the main window options area at the top of the window. The
following window displays:
Figure 8: Edit User Window
2 Modify the fields in this window as needed and click Save.
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2 Using the UNIT LIST
This chapter describes how to view the inventory of LUs and to see the status of LiveU
field units (LUs) and channels. It also describes how to use LiveU Central to control and
configure an LU.
Introducing the UNIT LIST

The UNITS  UNIT LIST tab displays a list of the LU devices. Each row represents
one LU device.
Figure 9: LiveU Central – UNITS Tab
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Using the UNIT LIST LiveU Central User Guide
LU Unit Table
The table in the UNIT LIST displays a row for each LU, as shown below:
LU
Units
Figure 10: LU Unit Table
The following describes the columns that appear for each LU, from left to right.
LU Status Icon
The status icon represents the current status of the LU, as follows:
Ready: The LU is on, connected to LiveU Central and is not currently streaming.
Live: The LU is currently streaming to a channel (MMH).
Offline: The LU is not powered on or not connected.
STATUS
This column displays different performance information depending on the status of the
LU device, as follows:
Unit Status – Ready ( )

If the LU is Ready, then this column also displays the following information:
• Resolution: Resolution of the camera connected to the LU. For example, 720 or
1080. If no camera is connected to the LU, then the words No camera appear in
this column.
• Delay: Displays the number of seconds of the delay.
NOTE If the LU is working in DataBridge mode, DataBridge is shown for the

status.
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Unit Status – Live ( )

If the LU is Live, then the current stream’s bandwidth is displayed (in Mbps or Kbps,
according to the bitrate), in addition to the information described above.
TYPE
The type of LiveU field unit (LU), such as LU40, LU70, LU400, LU500, LU600, LU700SV,
LU-Lite Mac, LU-Smart iOS and LU-Smart Android.
S/W VERSION
This column shows the software version currently running on the unit.
BATTERY
The battery icon indicates the battery charge status (full, partial or empty), as follows:
Battery is full.
Device is connected to the power supply.
Battery is partially charged.
Battery status is unknown.
Battery is depleted.
Battery is not connected.

NOTE No battery status icon appears when the LU is offline.
CHANNEL
This column displays the name of the channel to which this LU is currently connected.
If the LU is connected to a channel that is not in the currently selected user group, then
the words External Channel appear in this field.
LICENSE
This column indicates how long until the license expires. This column only shows
information for LU-Smart and LU-Lite units.
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USAGE
This column indicates the usage amount during the current month by the LU unit.
When the LU is associated with an hours-based Usage Profile, this column displays the
percentage used during the current month. When the LU is associated with a
data-based or time-based Usage Profile, it displays the amount of data/time used
during the month. Only data transmitted over cellular networks is counted for this
purpose.
Figure 11: LiveU Central – UNIT LIST Tab – Usage
Displaying the LU Units of a Specific User Group

A user group specifies the users who are allowed to access a group of specific LU
devices and a specific channel. The UNIT LIST tab only displays the LUs and channels
that belong to the group selected in the Group dropdown menu.
Figure 12: Selecting a User Group
Only the user groups that have been assigned to you by the administrator according to
your user name and password appear in the User Groups dropdown menu for your
selection.
To display a different user group:

• Select one of the user groups listed in the Group dropdown menu.
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Filtering the UNIT LIST

The UNIT LIST tab enables you to filter the list of displayed LU units by:
• Status: According to the status of the unit, which can be Transmitting, Online or
Offline
• Unit Type: LU field unit (LU40, LU200, LU400, LU500, LU600, LU70, LU700SV),
LU-Lite, LU-Smart, Camera or Incoming MultiPoint
Figure 13: Filtering the UNIT LIST – 1
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To filter the UNIT LIST:

1 If the FILTERS pane is not displayed, then click its expand button.
2 Check/uncheck the checkboxes of the filtering options in the FILTERS pane to filter
the displayed list.
Click here to expand the FILTERS
Check the
checkboxes
by which
to filter
Figure 14: Filtering the UNIT LIST – 2
For a description of how to delete items, refresh a list, sort items and
NOTE define columns in a list, you may refer to the General List Functionality
section on page 86.
LU Properties Pane
A Properties pane can be displayed on the right side of the window for the selected LU
in the UNIT LIST. It enables you to control the LU, to displays its status and to
reconfigure it.
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Displaying the LU Properties Pane

To display the Properties pane of an LU device:
1 If the LU Properties pane is not displayed, then click its expand button.
Click here to open the Properties
pane
Figure 15: Displaying the LU Properties Pane
The following is an example of an LU Properties pane:
Select an
LU Unit
LU Unit
Property
Pane
Figure 16: LU Properties Pane
2 Simply click an LU unit row in the UNIT LIST to display its information in the
Properties pane.
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Property Pane Description

The Property pane displays a variety of information about an LU unit, as described
below.
LU Preview Area
LU Configuration
Area
Status Area
Figure 17: Property Pane Description
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Preview Area
This area (at the top of the Properties pane) enables you to preview (play) the video
being streamed by the LU. This option is only available when the LU device is Live (
).Only one preview can be displayed in the UNIT LIST tab at a time.
Preview is Playing Preview is Not Playing
Figure 18: Preview Area
Configuration Area
This area (in the middle of the Properties pane) displays the configuration of the
selected LU’s Channel, Mode (Profile) and Delay. It appears as follows when the
selected LU is not transmitting.
Figure 19: LU Configuration Display
You can configure an LU device from LiveU Central, as described in the section on
page 36.
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Status Area
The status area (at the bottom of the Properties pane) enables you to view various
types of information about the LU. The information in this area is read-only and for
information only.
Figure 20: Status Area
This area has the following tabs:
• Interfaces Tab, page 33
• Xtender Tab, page 34
• Charts Tab, page 34
• Files Tab, page 35
• About Tab, page 35
• Settings Button, page 36
• Camera Remote Control Tab (Optional), page 56
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Interfaces Tab
The Interfaces tab shows a list of the interfaces to which the LU is possibly connected,
including LAN, WiFi and cellular.
Figure 21: Status Area – Interfaces Tab
You may refer to the Manually Configuring an APN on an LU section on page 46 for a
description of how to configure an APN on the LU from LiveU Central.
Each interface to which the LU is actually connected appears with a green icon and
displays its current signal strength:
• Green Indicator: Specifies that the interface is connected to this operator. It also
displays its current signal strength.
• Gray Indicator: Specifies that a connection cannot be established to this operator.
For example, due to lack of coverage or a modem problem.
• Yellow Indicator: Specifies that the connection is in progress.
Each interface (modem) of the LU is numbered. For example for an LU40 LU, you may
refer to the Inserting a Modem section in the LiveU LU40 User Guide for a description of
which interface number in this screen represents which physical interface (modem) on
the LU40.
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Xtender Tab
The Xtender tab only displays information when a LiveU Xtender is connected to the
LU.
Figure 22: Xtender Tab
Charts Tab
The Charts tab displays bandwidth-related information for each individual interface.
Figure 23: Charts Tab
You can scroll through all the pages of this tab to see all the bandwidth
information.
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Files Tab
The Files tab displays the active file upload performed from this unit and its progress.
In addition, it shows all the files that were uploaded from this unit. Clicking a file
redirects you to the Files tab (in LiveU Central V6.5).
Figure 24: Files Tab
About Tab
The About tab displays the type of LU device, LU serial number, software version and
the amount of time that the LU has been powered on in its current session.
Figure 25: About Tab
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Unit Configuration Window

Click the Settings button to open the Unit Configuration window for the selected
LU. This window enables you to configure various settings for the LU as well as perform
various operations regarding the LU.
Figure 26: Unit Configuration Window
The Unit Configuration window contains the following tabs:

• CONNECTIONS Tab, page 37
• VIDEO/AUDIO Tab, page 48
• NETWORK Tab, page 50
• ADVANCED Tab, page 53
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CONNECTIONS Tab
The Unit Configuration window CONNECTIONS tab displays a list of the modems and
connection types on the LU in the left pane. Select a connection type or modem in the
left pane to display more information about it in the right pane. The information
displayed in the right pane varies, depending on the type of connection selected.
Figure 27: Unit Configuration Window – CONNECTIONS Tab
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WiFi Interfaces
NOTE You can only connect to one WiFi network at a time.
A green icon indicates a connected WiFi network. A yellow icon indicates an

unconnected WiFi network.
If you click a WiFi interface row, the following window displays:
Figure 28: Connections Tab – External Interfaces – WiFi Interface
You can click the button at the top right of the UNIT LIST to scan for WiFi access
points. All detected access points are displayed from high to low, based on their signal
level. Unsecured WiFi networks display the icon next to their signal strength
indicator.
You can manually enable or disable WiFi interfaces, as described in the Enabling and
Disabling a Modem/Interface section on page 44.
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Unsecured WiFi Networks

When you click an unsecured WiFi network, the following window displays, showing the
network’s parameters:
Figure 29: WiFi Interface – Unsecured Network
The window displays the following parameters for the network:

• SSID: Specifies the name of the network.
• Security: Displays NONE, since the network is unsecured.
Click the Connect button to initiate the connection process to the network. After the
unit successfully connects to the network, then the unit’s status changes from Unknown
to Connected and the network is moved to the top of the list in the window, as shown
below:
Figure 30: WiFi Interface – Unsecured Network - Connected
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After the unit is connected to the network, the Connect button is disabled and the
Forget button becomes available, as shown below:
Figure 31: WiFi Interface – Connected
Click the Forget button to disconnect the network and remove it from the list of
networks in the window.
NOTE If you click the button after clicking the Forget button, the removed
network is shown again in the list of networks.
After connecting, you can also learn about other known networks by clicking the
Connect button again. This action lists both known and unknown networks in the
network list:
Figure 32: WiFi Interface – Identifying Known Networks
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Secured WiFi Networks

When you click a secured network, the following window displays, showing the
network’s parameters. Secured networks display the button next to their signal
strength indicator.
Figure 33: WiFi Interface – Secured Network
The window displays the following parameters for the network:

• SSID: Specifies the name of the network
• Security: Displays the type of security used by the network.
• Password: Specifies the password for connecting to the network.
• Show: Check this checkbox to display the password while typing. This checkbox is
unchecked by default.
The procedure for connecting a secured network is the same as that for an unsecured
network. See page 39 for details.
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LAN Interfaces
If you click a LAN interface row, the connection parameters for the interface are
displayed. These parameters are configurable.
Figure 34: CONNECTIONS Tab – LAN Interface
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In addition to the parameters shown in Figure 34, the LU500 also has a PoE
Enabled checkbox, which shows whether the Power over Ethernet (PoE)
feature is enabled on the LU500. The Power over Ethernet (PoE) feature
provides power to a WiFi client, such as the UBIQUITI client used with the
Xtender. This replaces the need for the WiFi client to be connected to an
external power source. This option is only available for LAN0 interfaces, and
does not work on LAN1 interfaces.
NOTE
Figure 35: PoE Enabled Checkbox
If the PoE Enabled checkbox is checked, which means that PoE is enabled on
the LU500, then you cannot disable the LAN interface.
You can manually enable or disable LAN interfaces, as described in the Enabling and
Disabling a Modem/Interface section on page 44.
When the DHCP checkbox is checked, it indicates that the Ethernet configuration is
automatically received from the network. This is the default setting. To manually
configure the Ethernet network parameters, uncheck this checkbox and then specify
the values for the other parameters in the window. All parameters are configurable
except the MAC Address.
After you have specified all parameter values, click OK.
If a parameter does not display a proper value, the parameter value is shown with the
indication.
Figure 36: Parameter with Improper Value
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Enabling and Disabling a Modem/Interface

You can enable or disable one or all of its interfaces, including cellular modems, WiFi
interfaces and LAN interfaces. Each interface must be enabled/disabled separately. You
can only perform these actions when the modem/interface is not streaming.
To disable a modem/interface:
1 In Unit Configuration window CONNECTIONS tab, click the modem or connection
in the left pane that you want to disable. The selected modem/connection appears
with a blue label and border.
Figure 37: Unit Configuration Window – CONNECTIONS Tab
2 Slide the ON/OFF toggle button to OFF. A confirmation message displays.
Figure 38: Disabling an Interface – 1
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3 Click OK. The modem/interface is disabled. The ON/OFF toggle button displays
OFF and all other fields in the window are grayed out to indicate that the interface
is currently disabled.
Figure 39: Disabling an Interface – 2
To enable a modem/interface:
1 In Unit Configuration window CONNECTIONS tab, click the modem or connection
in the left pane that you want to enable. The selected modem/connection appears
with a blue label and border.
2 Slide the ON/OFF toggle button to ON.
3 Click OK. The interface is enabled, and the ON/OFF toggle button changes to ON,
indicating that the interface is currently enabled.
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Manually Configuring an APN on an LU

When required, you can configure the Access Point Name (APN) settings used for
communication with the interface’s service provider from this window. The APN
specifies details for the service provider and is typically set up and configured by
default. However, in some cases, you may need to configure it manually.
To manually configure the APN:

1 In Unit Configuration window CONNECTIONS tab, click a modem in the left pane
to select it.
Figure 40: APN Configuration
2 Fill in the following APN-related fields:

 Dial-in String: Specifies the phone number and/or dial-in string to be dialed by
the LU.
 Username: Specifies the username for connecting to the service provider.
 Password: Specifies the password for connecting to the service provider.
 Bandwidth Limit: Specifies the maximum bandwidth for the interface, in kbps.
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 Automatic APN: When this checkbox is selected, the APN is automatically

configured. When it is not selected, you can manually configure the APN values:
Figure 41: Manual APN Configuration

For the best APN settings for this window, contact your service provider.
3 Click OK.
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VIDEO/AUDIO Tab
Use the Unit Configuration window VIDEO/AUDIO tab to enable auto-resolution and
IFB delay, as described below. In addition, you can define the unit's number of audio
channels and bitrate (96/128/192 kbps). The default is two channels at 96 kbps.
Figure 42: Unit Configuration Window – VIDEO/AUDIO Tab
Settings Audio Configuration

Beginning with V6.2, LiveU units can support four audio channels.
To set the unit to transfer four audio channels:

• In the Audio Channels dropdown list, and select 4 Channels. The bitrate
configuration changes to either 200 Kbps or 320 Kbps.
Four audio channels are supported only for SDI video input. If four audio channels
are configured and the video input used is HDMI, the unit encodes two audio
channels at 96 Kbps.
Four-audio-channel capability is supported for the LU600, LU500 and the LU200
product families.
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Enabling Auto Resolution
When enabled, the LU unit automatically adjusts the resolution at which it transmits
according to the bit rate that is available in order to provide the best available video
quality on the server side. To enable this feature, check the Auto Resolution
(Recommended) checkbox. This feature is enabled by default.
Setting the IFB Low Delay Mode

When the IFB low delay checkbox is checked, the IFB delay is decreased from the
default of 700 ms to 350 ms. This is recommended when using high-bandwidth 3G/4G
interfaces.
When using a satellite connection (Ka/BGAN), the IFB low delay is not supported and
must be disabled.
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NETWORK Tab
Use the NETWORK tab to configure the bandwidth for the modem/connection.
Figure 45: Unit Configuration Window – NETWORK Tab
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Least Cost Bonding

Least cost bonding enables you to prioritize between the WiFi/Ethernet interfaces to the
cellular interfaces. You can specify to use the modems first, only when there is
insufficient bandwidth, rather than to consume satellite data. Alternatively, you can use
the Ethernet port first when connected to the local LAN, and only thereafter consume
the cellular modems.
Enable least cost bonding by selecting the applicable radio button.
Figure 46: NETWORK Tab – Least Cost Bonding
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Limiting the Transmission Bandwidth

LiveU Central enables you to limit the transmission bandwidth of specific LU units.
When this feature is enabled on an LU, bandwidth is limited, based on user-level
privileges.
To limit the transmission bandwidth:

1 In the Unit Configuration window, click the NETWORK tab. The following window
displays.
Figure 47: Unit Configuration Window – NETWORK Tab
2 Fill in the following fields:

 BW Limitation (Kbps): Check this checkbox to limit the bandwidth on the LU
unit.
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3 Click OK. After saving, the bandwidth is limited on the LU and a yellow flag displays
next to the Settings button. The flag indicates that the LU is operating under
bandwidth limitation conditions.
Figure 48: Bandwidth Limitation Indication – Settings Button
ADVANCED Tab
Use the ADVANCED tab to configure Store & Forward settings and advanced streaming
options, as described below.
Figure 49: Unit Configuration Window – ADVANCED Tab
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Configuring Store & Forward Settings

LiveU Central enables you to configure Store & Forward settings.
To configure Store & Forward settings

1 In the Unit Configuration window, click the ADVANCED tab. The following window
displays:
Figure 50: Unit Configuration Window – ADVANCED Tab
2 Fill in the following field:

 Filename Prefix: Specifies the prefix to be appended to the filename for the
files streamed from the LU. The prefix enables you to differentiate between files
that were stored and forwarded.
Figure 51: Store & Forward – Filename Prefix
3 Click OK.
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Releasing an Ad Hoc Connection

LiveU Central enables non-LiveU equipment running LU-Smart to temporarily
communicate through the LiveU infrastructure.
Click the Adhoc Remove button in the About tab to erase the code assigned to an ad
hoc device, which means that this device can no longer communicate using the LiveU
infrastructure.
Figure 52: Releasing an Ad Hoc Connection
You may refer to the Enabling LU-Smart (Ad Hoc) section on page 61 for more
information about handling Ad hoc devices.
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Camera Remote Control Tab

The Camera Remote Control tab enables you change various camera settings on a
Panasonic camera while the camera is streaming and under LiveU control. This tab only
displays when selecting a camera device. For example, you can change the camera’s
Record, White Balance, Iris, Zoom, DB Gain and Focus settings. You may refer to the
Streaming from the Camera section on page 80 for more details.
Figure 53: Camera Settings Tab
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Rebooting the LU
Click the Reboot Device button to restart the LU. This action restarts the LU, even
when it is streaming.
To reboot the LU:
1 Click the Reboot Device button at the top of the Properties pane.
Figure 54: Reboot Device Button
A confirmation message displays.
Figure 55: Rebooting Device Confirmation Message
2 Click OK. The LU restarts.
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Starting/Stopping Transmitting
The following describes how to start/stop transmitting on an LU unit.
To start transmitting on an LU device:

1 In the UNIT LIST tab, select the row of the relevant LU unit.
2 If the LU Properties pane is not displayed, then click its expand button.
3 Changing the Channel: To change the channel to which the LU is streaming,

click the Channel dropdown menu, and select a channel to which this LU is
assigned.
Figure 56: Selecting the Channel
Each channel has a colored icon indicating its status, as described in the Channel
Association Icon on page 126 and the Channel Status Color section on page 127.
The channels that appear in this dropdown menu can only be created and
NOTE configured on the LU2000. You may refer to the LiveU LU2000 User Guide
for more information.
On the LU unit, a user can select the channel to which to stream using the
NOTE button. You may refer to one of the LiveU user guides for more
information.
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4 Selecting the Profile: Select the profile according to which the LU transmits
by clicking either the LIVE button or the Store & Forward button.
Figure 57: Selecting the Profile

 Live: The Live profile specifies that the LU performs live streaming when the
LU goes Live. This is the default profile. Video is streamed according to the
delay that is selected in this window.
To configure the Delay:
In the Delay field, slide the slider as needed in order to adjust the delay value.
Afterwards, the LU uses the same delay unless you change it.
Figure 58: Setting the Delay

The following are the guidelines for selecting the delay that best suits your
current delay versus quality requirements:
° Delay of 1 – 4 Seconds: Provides the maximum quality within the
constraints of the shortest delay (between one to four seconds). This
channel is resilient to changes (errors) and adapts quickly to bandwidth
changes.
° Delay of 5 – 9 Seconds: This value generally provides the best of both
worlds: lower delay and high-quality resilient video.
° Delay of 10 – 20 Seconds: Prioritizes high-quality video over lower delay.
This is the most resilient mode.
 Store & Forward: The Store & Forward profile is described in the Store &
Forward Profile section on page 60. You can configure the Store & Forward
settings to apply on the LU, as described on page 54.
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5 Start/Stop Transmitting: You can control the transmission of the LU, as

follows:
 Press this button to start streaming the video from the LU. This
button appears in an LU’s Property pane when the LU is in Ready ( ) state
(meaning that it is on, connected to LiveU Central and is not currently
streaming).
 Press this button to stop streaming. This button appears in the LU’s
Property pane when the LU is in Live/Streaming ( ) state.
NOTE When the LU unit is Offline, no action buttons are provided.
Store & Forward Profile

The Store & Forward profile defines that the LU stores the video on the micro SD card,
while simultaneously uploading the stored video at the highest quality.
This profile can only be selected in this window when the LU has a micro SD card
inserted in it. Otherwise, this Store & Forward button is not active (grayed out).
Figure 59: LU Micro SD Card Slot
NOTE The micro SD card must be at least a 4GB, Class 10 SD card from an
established manufacturer.
The Store & Forward profile is typically used when you are located in an area with
limited bandwidth. It enables you to store the video on the LU device and to transmit it
as soon as reception has improved. When this option is selected, the Delay option is
not active (grayed out).
While this profile is storing and forwarding, the following message is displayed on the
LU screen:
HH:MM:SS estimated time left ##/## MB uploaded/total
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This message specifies the amount of time left to stream this video and the number of
MBs already transmitted out of the total current size of the video.
After you stop camera videoing and while the LU is still forwarding the video, the
following message is displayed:
HH:MM:SS time to complete
The delay cannot be configured during storing and forwarding, and is grayed
NOTE
out.
Enabling LU-Smart (Ad Hoc)

LiveU Central enables non-LiveU equipment running LU-Smart to temporarily
communicate through the LiveU infrastructure. In LiveU Central, these devices are
called ad hoc devices.
Enabling
To enable an ad hoc device:
1 Click the down arrow on the button at the top right of the
UNIT LIST tab and select Ad hoc in the dropdown list to generate a temporary pin
code that can be used by an ad hoc device for broadcasting. This pin is only valid
for a specific period of time. Alternatively, you can select the Permanent option in
the dropdown list to permanently add the LU-Smart device.
Figure 60: Generating an Ad Hoc Temporary Code
2 Give this temporary pin code to the ad hoc device operator who must enter it into
the device and confirm the license.
The device is automatically added to the current user group selected in LiveU
Central.
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Disabling
To remove an ad hoc device:
1 In the UNIT LIST tab, select the row of an LU device.
2 Select the About tab.
Figure 61: About Tab
3 Click the Adhoc Remove button.
The code assigned to this ad hoc device is erased so that this device can no longer
communicate using the LiveU infrastructure.
Licensing for LU-Smart and LU-Lite Devices

Multiple licenses (with the same pin code) can be purchased at once in order to enable
LU-Lite and LU-Smart devices to communicate through the LiveU infrastructure. The
following must be performed for each LU-Lite and LU-Smart device.
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To enable LU-Lite and LU-Smart devices to communicate through the

LiveU infrastructure:
1 Give the temporary pin code to the LU-Lite and LU-Smart operator who must enter
it into the device and confirm the license.
2 Define the group to which this device belongs, as described on page 114.
After the device operator enters the pin code on the smart device, this device
appears in the DEVICES list in LiveU Central, as shown below:
Figure 62: Device in DEVICES LIST
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3 In the Channel field, select a channel to be transmitted to the device.
Figure 63: Assigning a Channel to the Device
4 Select the Mode (Profile) and Delay if needed.
5 Start streaming the video from the LU by clicking the button.
Selecting the Channel in an Offline

Unit
Beginning with LiveU Central V4.0, you can select the channel for an offline LU, so that
once that LU goes online, the selected channel is automatically used by the unit for
streaming. Channel selection is made in the standard manner, as described on
page 58.
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Panasonic Camera Integration with

LiveU Central
Based on a joint commercial venture between LiveU and Panasonic, channel streaming
can now be performed directly from supported Panasonic cameras to LU2000 servers
managed by LiveU Central. Supported cameras have integrated LiveU connectivity and
can stream video using a single modem.
Panasonic is responsible for the streaming mechanism on both the camera and LU2000
(MMH) side, as shown below:
Figure 64: Panasonic Streaming
Camera Direct Connection to the LiveU Central Cloud

System
Supported Panasonic cameras can be connected directly to LiveU Central without the
need for dedicated hardware. Panasonic’s QoS mechanism ensures stable live
streaming from the camera. The camera can be controlled from the LiveU Central
interface, including the camera’s Record, Iris, Zoom, Focus, White balance and Master
Gain settings. For more details about controlling the camera via LiveU Central, you may
refer to the Streaming from the Camera section on page 80.
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Figure 65: Direct Camera Connection to the LiveU Central Cloud
Supported Release Software Versions

• Panasonic AJ-PX5000 Camera: 31.98 and above
• Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera: 27.73 and above
• LiveU Central: 5.0.0.17
• LU2000: 5.0 - 9910 and above
Limitations
Currently, the following features are not supported for direct streaming from Panasonic
cameras:
• IFB
• S&F
• Bonding
• SD resolution 4:3
• PX270 Camera: Iris always auto
• PX5000 Camera: Remote control feature (no Zoom, Focus, Iris)
• Delay: Buffer 0.5−5 seconds
Known Issues
The following known issues currently exist:
• The LiveU-Enabled Camera (LEC) does not remember the last channel after a
reboot.
• The Panasonic streamer adds approximately 500 ms of delay to the stream.
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• The Low encoder profile works only with 1080i50 and 1080i60 resolutions.
• Panasonic gives priority to streaming over a hub connection. Therefore, in low
bandwidth, the LU unit may go offline in LiveU Central while streaming.
• The LEC does not connect to the hub if the SD card containing the p2stream.cnf
file is not located in the LEC when the LEC boots.
• The remote control feature in Idle mode does not return feedback in LiveU Central.
Feedback is available only when streaming.
On the Panasonic Camera

Firmware Installation on the Camera
The required firmware must be installed on the Panasonic camera before streaming can
be performed to LiveU Central.
To install firmware on the camera:

1 Format the Panasonic SD card inside the Panasonic camera by selecting MENU 
CARD FUNCTIONS  FORMAT SD CARD.
2 Copy the firmware to your SD card. The firmware should be not compressed. The
firmware should be placed under the following path:
PRIVATE\MEIGROUP\PAVCN\SBG\P2SD\.
3 Insert the SD card into the right-side slot.
4 Reboot the camera.
5 Open the menu by pressing and holding the Menu button.
6 Select MENU  MAINTENANCE  UPDATE. The firmware update takes

approximately 20 minutes to complete.
p2stream.cnf File
p2stream.cnf is a configuration file that should be inserted onto the SD card.
The network configuration file (p2stream.cnf) is also on the SD card under

PRIVATE\MEIGROUP\PAVCN\SBG\P2SD\
NOTE
p2stream.cnf. For this configuration to be available, be sure to insert the SD
card into the camera each time you reboot the camera.
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To create the p2stream.cnf file:

1 Download the p2netGen.exe application from
http://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-
av/support/content/download/EN/ep2main/nw_setting_e.htm. Note that the
application software supports Windows only.
2 Insert the SD card into a PC.
3 In the generator:
Select Streaming  LiveU. Insert the hub, LiveU Central (LUC) URL and press
Export.
For example:
 LUC: lu-central.liveu.tv
 HUB: ws://hub1.liveu.tv:10020, ws://hub1.liveu.tv, ws://hub2.liveu.tv,
ws://hub2.liveu.tv:10020
Figure 66: Creating the p2stream.cnf File
The generator creates the p2stream.cnf file and locates it on the SD card in the
correct path: PRIVATE\MEIGROUP\PAVCN\SBG\P2SD\p2stream.cnf.
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4 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the camera, and then turn on the
camera. On the AJ-PX270 camera, the SD card slot is near the power switch of the
camera. Be careful not to confuse it with microP2 card slot on the back of the
camera.
Figure 67: Location of SD Card on Camera on AJ-PX270 Camera
Getting Started
The settings described in this section relate to the Panasonic AJ-PX270
NOTE
camera. For details about settings for the AJ-PX5000 camera, see page 74.
• Set the Encoder to Streaming Mode, page 69

• Set the Resolution, page 70
• Select the Encoder Profile, page 70
• Verify Network Settings, page 70
• Enable the Camera Remote Control Feature, page 71
• Configure the LAN Interface, page 71
• Configure WiFi, page 72
• Configure the Modem, page 73
• Setting the Encoder to Streaming Mode
To set the encoder to Streaming mode:

1 On the camera, open streaming mode by selecting MENU  RECORDING SETUP
 DUAL CODEC SETTINGS  CODEC USAGE. Set the value to STREAMING.
2 Open the cloud connection by selecting MENU  NETWORK SETUP 

STREAMING SETTINGS  START TRIGGER. Set the value to CAMERA.
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3 Set the camera to use the configuration from the SD card by selecting MENU 
NETWORK SETUP  STREAMING SETTINGS  SETTING DATA. Set the value
to SD CARD.
4 Set up the guest user account by selecting MENU  NETWORK SETUP 

NETWORK FUNC  USER ACCOUNT. Set the USER value to guest and the
PASSWORD value to p2gust. These are the credentials for the default user
(guest).
Setting the Resolution
To set the resolution:

• On the camera, select MENU  SYSTEM MODE  LINE&FREQ. Streaming mode
only supports 16:9 − 1080i60, 1080i50, 720p60, 720p50 resolutions.
NOTE The camera restarts after the resolution changes.
Selecting the Encoder Profile

NOTE The Low encoder profile only works for 1080i50 and 1080i60 resolutions.
To select the encoder profile:

1 On the camera, select MENU  RECORDING SETUP  DUAL CODEC SETTINGS
 STREAMING MODE.
2 Select one of the following values: Low, HQ, AVC-G6, SHQ(Qos) or

AVC-g(Qos).
Verifying Network Settings
To verify network settings:

• On the camera, select MENU  NETWORK SETUP  NETWORK TOOLS 
STATUS DISPLAY.
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Enabling the Camera Remote Control Feature
To enable the camera remote control feature:

• On the camera, select MENU NETWORK SETUP  NETWORK FUNC  IP
REMOTE. Set the value to Enable.
The remote control feature works in both Idle and Streaming modes.
While the camera is under remote control by LiveU Central, the LEC menu
cannot be accessed until remote control of the camera is released.
NOTES
The AJ-PX5000 camera does not support the remote control feature for
the Zoom, Focus and Iris.
The Camera Remote Control tab in LiveU Central enables you change various camera
settings on a Panasonic camera while the camera is streaming and under LiveU control.
This tab only displays when selecting a camera device. For example, you can change
the camera’s Record, White Balance, Iris, Zoom, DB Gain and Focus settings.
In this tab, coarse adjustments are made using the larger +/- square buttons, and fine
adjustments with the smaller +/- square buttons.
An Auto setting is enabled when checking its respective Auto checkbox.
AWB starts working immediately when you check the Auto checkbox in the WB row.
Figure 68: Camera Settings Tab
Configuring the LAN Interface

Configure the LAN connection to the camera as described below.
To select the LAN interface:

• On the camera, select MENU  NETWORK SETUP  NETWORK SEL  LAN.
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To configure the LAN interface:

1 On the camera, select MENU  NETWORK SETUP LAN PROPERTY.
2 Set the DHCP value to Enable/Disable. For a static IP, set this value to Disable.
Configuring WiFi
Panasonic cameras use a unique WiFi stick. Be sure to use only the Panasonic AJ-WM30
WiFi stick, shown below.
Figure 69: Panasonic AJ-WM30 WiFi Stick
Connect the WiFi stick to the camera’s USB port on the right side, as shown below:
Figure 70: Connecting the WiFi Stick to the Camera USB Port
To select the WiFi interface:

• On the camera, select MENU  NETWORK SETUP  NETWORK SEL WLAN.
To configure the WiFi network:

1 On the camera, select MENU  NETWORK SETUP  WIRELESS PROPERTY.
2 Set the following properties:

 Type: INFRA.
 SSID: Select the WiFi network.
 Encryption: Select the WiFi network encryption.
 Encryption Key: Enter the WiFi network password.
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Configuring the Modem

The modems supported by Panasonic include the following:
• Japan: docomo (L-03F)
• North America: Verizon (551L) and Verizon (UML290)
• Europe: Vodafone (K5150)
Connect the modem stick to the camera’s USB port on the right side, as shown below:
Figure 71: Connecting the Modem Stick to the Camera USB Port
To select the modem interface:

• On the camera, select MENU  NETWORK SETUP  NETWORK SEL  4G/LTE.
To configure the modem interface:

• On the camera, select MENU  NETWORK SETUP  4G/LTE PROPERTY.
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Camera Settings
In order for the camera to stream properly to LiveU Central, settings must be
configured on the camera itself. Configure the following settings on the camera.
Settings may vary, depending on the camera model.
AJ-PX5000 Camera
Figure 72: Panasonic AJ-PX5000 Camera
In general, to configure settings on the camera, press the MENU button (1 in

Figure 72) for more than three seconds. Then, select items and set values using the
dial (2 in Figure 72).
AJ-PX5000 Basic Settings
• SYSTEM > SYSTEM MODE > LINE&FREQ = 1080-59.94i , 1080-50i, 720-59.94P,
720-50P (except for 1080-59.94P, 1080-50P, 1080-23.98PsF, 480-59.94i, 576-50i)
• REC/PB > DUAL CODEC SETUP > CODEC USAGE = STREAMING
• REC/PB > DUAL CODEC SETUP > STREAMING MODE = LOW, HQ, AVC-G6,
SHQ(QoS), AVC-G(QoS)
• I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > NETWORK SEL = WLAN, 4G/LTE, LAN
• I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > NETWORK FUNC > IP REMOTE = ENABLE
• I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > NETWORK FUNC > USER ACCOUNT
Confirm that USER NAME = guest and PASSWORD = p2guest.
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• I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > STREAMING SETTING > START TRIGGER = CAMERA
• I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > STREAMING SETTING > SETTING DATA = SD CARD
• I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > LAN, WIRELESS, 4G/LTE PROPERTY
Confirm and change network settings, if necessary.

The following menu is not related to the LiveU Central connection, but to
the Panasonic receiver product only:
NOTES
I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > STREAMING SETTING >START.
Focus and zoom remote control are not supported on the PX5000.
AJ-PX5000 Switch Positions
• If the lens has an A/M switch, position it to A. A means auto, which controls the Iris
from the camera.
• Zoom and focus are not supported for remote control. Iris, white balance and
master gain can be controlled via remote control.
AJ-PX270 Camera
Figure 73: Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera
In general, to configure settings on the camera, press the MENU button

(c in Figure 73) for more than three seconds. Then, select items and set values using
the control stick (b in Figure 73).
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AJ-PX270 Basic Settings

• SYSTEM MODE > LINE&FREQ = 1080-59.94i , 1080-50i, 720-59.94P,
720-50P (except for 1080-59.94P, 1080-50P, 1080-23.98PsF, 480-59.94i, 576-50i)
• SW MODE > ZOOM/FOCUS = IP REMOTE
• RECORDING SETUP > DUAL CODEC SETTING > CODEC USAGE = STREAMING
• RECORDING SETUP > DUAL CODEC SETTING > STREAMING MODE = LOW, HQ,
AVC-G6, SHQ(QoS), AVC-G(QoS)
• NETWORK SETUP > NETWORK SEL = WLAN, 4G/LTE, LAN
• NETWORK SETUP > NETWORK FUNC > IP REMOTE = ENABLE
• NETWORK SETUP > NETWORK FUNC > USER ACCOUNT
Confirm that USER NAME = guest and PASSWORD = p2guest.

• NETWORK SETUP > STREAMING SETTING > START TRIGGER = CAMERA
• NETWORK SETUP > STREAMING SETTING > SETTING DATA = SD CARD
• NETWORK SETUP > LAN, WIRELESS, 4G/LTE PROPERTY
Confirm and change network settings, if necessary.

The following menu is not related to the LiveU Central connection, but to
the Panasonic receiver product only:
NOTE
I/F SETUP > USB/LAN > STREAMING SETTING >START.
Focus and zoom remote control are not supported on the PX5000.
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AJ-PX270 Switch Positions

• AUTO/MANUAL = MANUAL
• FOCUS = M
• ZOOM = SERVO
Figure 74: Panasonic AJ-PX270 Camera – Switch Positions
Saving Logs on the SD Card

When saving logs on the SD card, three files are created.
To save logs on the SD card:

• On the PX270 camera: Select MENU  NETWORK SETUP  FTP CLIENT
SERVICE  SAVE LOG(SD CARD).
• On the PX5000 camera: Select MENU  I/F SETUP  USB/LAN  FTP CLIENT
SERVICE  SAVE LOG(SD CARD).
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In LiveU Central
LiveU Central Interface
On LiveU Central, Panasonic cameras are indicated by the icon in the UNIT LIST
tab.
Figure 75: UNIT LIST Tab
The color of the icon can vary, as follows:

• Green: Indicates that the camera is online.
• Black: Indicates that the camera was never seen as online in LiveU Central.
You may refer to page 79 for details about how to register the camera.
• Red: Indicates that the camera is transmitting.
• Gray: Indicates that the camera is offline.

In order for the camera to stream to LiveU, it must be registered in LiveU Central, as
described below.
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To register a Panasonic camera in LiveU Central:

1 In the MANAGE  DEVICES tab, click the button. The following
window displays:
Figure 76: Add Device Window

 Device Details pane:
° Manufacturer: Specifies the camera manufacturer. Currently, only
Panasonic is supported.
° Model: Specifies the camera model.
° Serial Number: Specifies the camera serial number. Type the number
written on the label, which is located on the bottom of the camera. The
number you enter here is compared to the one that is automatically
detected by the LiveU Control Agent application on the camera.
Figure 77: Camera Label with Serial Number
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 LiveU Central Details pane:

° Device Name: A free-text field that specifies the name of the device, as it
appears in the DEVICES tab.
° Group: Specifies the inventory group to which the camera is assigned.
3 Click Save. The camera is now registered in LiveU Central. In the LiveU Central
device list, the camera displays the Never Seen status until it is online for the first
time.
Streaming from the Camera

For streaming from the camera, LiveU Central can start and stop transmitting and
manage the camera like other LU devices. See the following page for details about how
to stream.
Figure 78: Taking Control of the Camera – 1
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Figure 79: Taking Control of the Camera – 2
To start streaming from LiveU Central:

1 On LiveU Central, in the UNITS  UNIT LIST tab, confirm that the icon for the
camera connection is green, and then select it.
Figure 80: Camera Icon in Device List
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2 In the Properties pane, click the button to begin transmitting.
Figure 81: Stop Transmitting Button
NOTE The icon is displayed on the upper side of the camera screen during
live streaming.
3 Click the button to end transmitting.
NOTE Starting/stopping streaming is only available from LiveU Central and

cannot be performed from the camera itself.
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LiveU DataBridge Solution

LiveU’s DataBridge solution enables point-to-multipoint transmission and reception of
any kind of high-quality data from diverse locations, while adapting to dynamic network
conditions. The DataBridge feature can be used for a variety of data connectivity
solutions, such as for connecting a laptop in the field to a control station.
The DataBridge solution is a client/server solution where an LU, such as the LU40,
LU200, LU400, LU500 or Xtender DataBridge, that is configured to operate as a
DataBridge unit, is the client and the DataBridge Gateway is the server.
Cellular Core Networks
UMTS
Core Packet
EVDO Switched
Network
DataBridge Gateway
Laptop
DataBridge
EDGE
Satellite
Network
Figure 82: DataBridge Solution Architecture
After the Data Bridge device powers up, it dials (connects) its modems to various
networks and combines their bandwidth into a single consolidated broadband uplink
and downlink connection:
• Transmitting Data: The Data Bridge device receives data from the user data
equipment through its user port and transmits it over the aggregated bandwidth.
• Receiving Data: The Data Bridge device receives incoming data through its
aggregated bandwidth, and outputs it through its user port to the user data
equipment.
DataBridge Gateway
The DataBridge Gateway server is located in the cloud, and receives various streams of
data from the Data Bridge unit through its network port, which is connected to a
high-speed Internet connection. The DataBridge Gateway server runs multiple remote
connection instances.
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DataBridge Unit
Each DataBridge unit streams to a specific remote connection instance on the
DataBridge Gateway. The DataBridge unit:
• Employs proprietary algorithms to simultaneously break down and transmit data
over multiple modems and to bond the data received over its multiple modems.
• Performs Layer 2 bridging by learning Layer 2 source addresses and forwarding
according to Layer 2 destination MAC addresses.
An LU40, LU200, LU400, LU500 or Xtender DataBridge working as a DataBridge unit
operates in DataBridge mode in LiveU Central.
Configuring the DataBridge Gateway

1 In the UNIT LIST tab, select the row of the relevant DataBridge device.
2 In the Status areas of the Properties pane, select the required gateway in the
Gateway dropdown list.
Figure 83: Selecting the DataBridge Gateway
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Connecting a DataBridge Unit to the DataBridge

Gateway
To connect an online DataBridge unit to the DataBridge Gateway:
• In the UNIT LIST tab, select the row of the relevant online DataBridge device. The
LU Properties pane displays, as shown below:
Figure 84: LU Properties Pane – Online DataBridge
The connected unit displays the icon in the UNIT LIST, and displays its uplink
and downlink bandwidth in the Performance column in the UNIT LIST.
Figure 85: UNIT LIST – DataBridge Uplink and Downlink Bandwidth
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General List Functionality

This section describes a variety of standard list handling options that can be performed
in the UNIT LIST, FILES, CHANNELS, GROUPS and USERS lists. These options may
differ slightly for each list.
Filtering Lists
To filter a displayed list:
1 If the FILTERS pane is not displayed, then click its expand button.
2 Check/uncheck the checkboxes of the filtering options in the FILTERS pane to filter
the displayed list.
Click here to expand the FILTERS pane
Check the
checkboxes by
which to filter
Figure 86: Filtering a Displayed List
Refreshing the List

Lists are not updated automatically. Use the button to refresh the
displayed list.
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Menu Options
The following describes the options provided by clicking the down arrow in a column
title in a list.
Figure 87: Menu Options in Lists
• Sort Ascending/Descending: Sorts the list by the selected column in

ascending/descending order.
• Configure Sort: An advanced feature that enables you to change the secondary
sorting in the table.
• Auto Fit All Columns/ Auto Fit: Automatically adjusts the width of the columns
to fit in the display.
• Columns: Enables you to define which columns appear in the list.
• Group by Name: An advanced feature that creates a collapsible tab that
aggregates all table rows based on a selected a column.
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3 Using the VIDEO
MATRIX
This chapter describes how to preview and assign LiveU field unit (LU) streams to be
output to any destination, including SDI, MPEG-TS, RTMP, NDI or a multipoint
distribution server.
Introducing the VIDEO MATRIX

The VIDEO MATRIX tab enables LiveU Central operators to preview, monitor and fully
control LU units/feeds and output channels, thereby providing increased flexibility in
daily operations.
Input Feeds Output Channels
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Using the VIDEO MATRIX LiveU Central User Guide
Figure 88: LiveU Central – VIDEO MATRIX Tab
This window may display many previews, as follows:

• Outputs (Right Side): The OUTPUTS pane shows the output channels available
for the selected group. An output channel is any channel that has a destination. It
can either be an SDI coming from the LU2000 server or any IP stream directed to a
CDN as RTMP or MPEG-TS.
• Feeds (Left Side): The FEEDS pane shows all the input feeds that can be assigned
by an operator to a channel. Feeds include the following:
 All LiveU units, such as the LU200, LU500, LU700, LU-Smart and so on,
regardless of whether they are currently streaming
 Any Panasonic camera
 Any multipoint input feed
Each individual input feed window shows the name of the unit and the channel to
which it is streaming.
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Streaming to a Preview Channel –

How To
LUs can stream to either a regular output channel (MMH) or to a Preview Channel:
• Regular Channel: When an LU selects to stream to a regular channel, the output
streams directly to the physical SDI port (on the LU2000 server) or directly to the
CDN to which this channel is connected. This type of stream uses the maximum
available bandwidth of the unit.
• Preview Channel: When an LU selects to stream to a preview channel (streaming
to a group), the video is displayed in the VIDEO MATRIX tab in the FEEDS pane.
This enables LiveU Central operators to preview the channel and then to
dynamically assign the destination to which the video stream is directed and sent
live. Preview channels do not use/block the existing output channels and can be
used in parallel. Streaming to a preview channel consumes very low bandwidth
from the unit's modems (around 500 Kbps per feed).
Each LiveU server can have approximately10 preview channels. For more
information, contact LiveU support.
When an LU operator selects a preview channel for streaming, the system
automatically selects one of the available preview channels. The LU device then
displays the status Preview, as well as a green dot on the name of the channel. If
there is no available resource in the Preview Channels area, which means that all
Preview Channels in LiveU Central are currently occupied, then the LU receives a
notification that the preview channel is busy and it cannot stream to that channel.
The preview channels in LiveU Central always have the name of the current
NOTE
group. For example, .
While streaming to a preview channel from the LU, the video is transmitted as a light
stream (at a low bandwidth and with a low frame rate). After a LiveU Central operator
allocates a preview channel to an output channel, it is streamed at the defined
bandwidth and frame rate. The LU device then displays the status Live.
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Input Feeds
The FEEDS pane in the VIDEO MATRIX tab shows a preview of the streams currently
being transmitted from various LUs. These feeds can be assigned to either a preview
channel or to an output channel.
Figure 89: VIDEO MATRIX Tab – FEEDS Pane
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Output Channels
The OUTPUTS pane in the VIDEO MATRIX tab shows the output channels to which
input feeds can be directed. Output channels can represent a specific SDI port or a
CDN/MPEG-TS/NDI stream. These are the channels that can send video to any specific
destination. Output channels also support multipoint distribution.
Figure 90: VIDEO MATRIX Tab – OUTPUTS Pane
After an output stops streaming, then that output is available to be assigned a different
video feed.
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Filtering Displayed Input Feeds and Output Channels

You can filter the displayed input feeds and output channels using the respective Quick
Filter in the FEEDS or OUTPUTS pane at the top of the window, as shown below.
There is a dedicated filter for both the FEEDS and OUTPUTS panes. After a filter is
applied, a blue frame appears around the filter icon in order to indicate that a filter is
currently active.
Figure 91: Filtering Displayed Input Feeds
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Figure 92: Filtering Displayed Outputs
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Connecting an Input Feed to an

Output Channel
In order to stream an input feed (received from an LU) to a destination, the feed must
be assigned to an output channel. Two methods are available for streaming to an
output channel, both of which are described below.
To stream to an output channel:

• Do one of the following:
 In the VIDEO MATRIX tab, select a feed, click the channel dropdown list and
select the required channel. Once selected, click the Play/Stream button.
Streaming is possible only to available channels (marked in green).
Figure 93: Streaming to an Output Channel – 1

–Or–
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 In the VIDEO MATRIX tab, simply drag an input feed in the FEEDS pane by its
preview area onto an output channel in the OUTPUTS pane.
2 Onto an
1 Drag an Output
Input Feed Channel
window window
Figure 94: LiveU Central – VIDEO MATRIX Tab
This sends the stream out live to the designated destination. After doing so, the
status of the LU that is streaming the video and the relevant output channel change
to Live.
Note that once assigned to an output, the video streams at full bandwidth and
frame rate, and not as a light stream (meaning not at a low bandwidth and with a
low frame rate).
After connecting an input feed to an output channel, the UNIT LIST shows that the
LU is no longer streaming to a group, but to a local interface.
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Use Cases
The Video Matrix enables you to perform many of the same operations that you can
perform in the UNIT LIST tab. This section describes several use cases for using the
Video Matrix to perform such operations.
Streaming in Live Mode

To start streaming in Live mode:
1 In the Input Feeds area, select a unit in Ready state, as shown below:
Unit
State Camera Connection Status
Notification Flag for Special

Configurations
Channel
Play Button
Selection
Figure 95: Input Feed – Ready State
2 Select the channel to stream to in the dropdown list at the bottom of the window.
3 Click the green Play button to begin streaming. The unit begins streaming to
the channel selected in step 2. After the unit begins streaming, the state changes
to Live and displays in a red box. In addition, the Play button changes to a red
Stop button. The bitrate for streaming also displays in the window.
Streaming
Bit Rate
Stop Button
Figure 96: Input Feed – Streaming
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Streaming to a Preview Channel

To start streaming to a preview channel:
1 In the Input Feeds area, select a unit in Ready state.
2 Select Preview Channel in the dropdown list at the bottom of the window.
3 Click the green Play button to begin streaming. After the unit begins
streaming, the state changes to Preview and displays in a blue box. In addition, the
Play button changes to a red Stop button. The bitrate for streaming also
displays in the window.
Figure 97: Input Feed – Preview Channel Streaming
Releasing a Unit to a Preview Channel

When streaming with a unit to an output channel, you can release the channel by
setting the unit to stream to a preview channel. In this case, the output channel is free
to receive a stream from a different unit, and the first unit’s preview is still available on
the Feeds side of the Video Matrix.
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To release a unit to preview:

1 In the Outputs area, select the channel you want to release.
2 Click the Release button.
3 After a confirmation, the channel is released and the unit starts streaming to a
preview channel.
Release to Preview
Share to Multipoint
Release to Preview
Figure 98: Releasing a Unit to a Preview Channel
Store & Forward

To perform a Store & Forward operation:
1 In the Input Feeds area, select a unit in Ready state.
2 Select the applicable channel in the dropdown list at the bottom of the window.
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3 Click the Menu button to open the following window:
Figure 99: Store & Forward Settings
4 In the Mode field, select Store & Forward.
5 Specify the delay in the Delay dropdown list. Valid values are HQ, SP and LP.
6 [Optional] Click Unit Panel to display the following window, which shows
information about the unit.
Figure 100: Info Window
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7 [Optional] Click Settings to open the Unit Configuration window for the unit. You
can modify the configuration for the LU in this window, if needed.
Figure 101: Unit Configuration Window
8 Click the green Play button to begin the Store & Forward operation. After the
unit begins the operation, the state changes to S&F. In addition, the Play button
changes to a red Stop button. The bitrate for streaming also displays in the
window.
Start Store & Forward Session
Figure 102: Input Feed – Store & Forward in Idle and Streaming Modes – 1
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Store & Forward Session is Active
Figure 103: Input Feed – Store & Forward in Idle and Streaming Modes – 2
Starting Streaming
To start streaming from an input feed to an output channel, drag and drop an Input
Feed window onto an Output Channel window.
Stopping Streaming
To stop streaming, click the red Stop button on either the Input Feed window or
the Output Channel window.
Incoming MultiPoint Streams

Incoming multipoint feeds are streams from a source outside the system. Such feeds
can be shared with various groups, as defined in the sharing configuration for the
stream. You specify to which output channel to send incoming multipoint streams, as
described on page 96.
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Outgoing MultiPoint Streams – Sharing

When sharing is enabled on an output channel, you can share the video with any of
your other groups or affiliates. The video is streamed to several servers in parallel. For
more details about sharing options, you may refer to the Sharing Videos – How To
section on page 155.
Share Button
Figure 104: Sharing Multipoint Streams
Figure 105: Sharing Options
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4 Using Maps
This chapter describes how to display the position of LiveU field units (LUs) on a map,
how to define, generate and delete Be First events, and how to use the LiveU
Community feature.
Introducing LiveU Central Maps

The UNITS  MAP tab enables you to view the location of LUs on a standard map and
to zoom in to Google Maps Street View in order to get a better look at the location in
which the LU is currently positioned.
The location of an LU400, LU500 or LU Smart is determined by GPS.
The location of an LU70, LU700 SV, LU40 or LU Lite is determined by cellular
information.
Displaying an LU on a Map
To display an LU on a Map:
1 In the UNITS  UNIT LIST tab, select the row of an LU unit. For example, as
shown below:
Figure 106: Selecting an LU from the UNIT LIST
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Using Maps LiveU Central User Guide
2 Click the UNITS  MAP tab. The following window is displayed showing a map of
the area around the selected LU.
Figure 107: LU on Map
LU Name and Location

You can click the LU to display its name and possibly its location too.
Figure 108: Displaying LU Name and Location on Map
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To ensure that the indicated location is the latest, you may want to click the Refresh
option (at the top right of the Properties pane).
Figure 109: Refreshing the Last Location Update
LU Pin Color
The color of the LU pin indicates its status, as follows:
• Red: The LU is streaming (Live).
• Green: The LU is in idle mode, meaning that it is online, but not transmitting.
• Gray: The LU is offline.
see the vicinity of the LU.
Managing Be First Events

What is a Be First Event?
A Be First event is an event where something newsworthy has occurred that you want
someone to film. For such events, you may not be able to get a camera crew to the
event in time to film it. In such cases, you can call upon individuals who have the
LU-Smart application running on their smart device to film the event. Such individuals
may be the first on site, and offer a quick, simple solution for filming the event. The
LU-Smart application enables anyone to transfer live video using their smart device
(iPhone, iPad or Android phone), without any dedicated equipment, such as a camera
or LiveU hardware device. For more details about LU-Smart, see the LiveU LU-Smart
User Guide.
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How Do Be First Events Work?

When something newsworthy occurs for which you may not have a camera crew
available, you can set up a Be First event for it in LiveU Central. After a Be First event
is defined in LiveU Central, the event can be generated in the system, which
automatically sends a popup message to all the LU-Smart device users in the
designated event area. These LU-Smart device users can then easily activate the
LU-Smart application on their smart device and begin filming the event. LiveU Central
handles all the other details.
To define a Be First event:

1 Click the MAP tab to display the following:
Figure 110: MAP Tab
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2 Click the button at the top right of the window. By default, the cursor
changes to a grid selection icon, which you use to select a rectangular area on the
map representing where the Be First event has occurred.
Figure 111: Selecting the Be First Event Area on the Map
After clicking the button, three tools appear on the map beneath it.
Be First
Map Tools
Figure 112: Selecting the Be First Event Area on the Map
The Rectangle tool is used by default to draw a rectangular area on the map.
Alternatively, you can use the Circle tool to draw a circular area on the map
instead of a rectangular one.
Use the Hand tool to pan the map.
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After you have selected an area of interest on the map (using either the Rectangle
tool or the Circle tool), the New BeFirst Event window opens, which
indicates the number of people who are in the designated area that are running the
LU-Smart application.
Figure 113: New BeFirst Event Window
The New BeFirst Event window displays the following information and enables you
to perform the following actions:
 Number of devices in area: Specifies the number of devices running
LU-Smart that are currently in the designated area.
 Number of preview channels in group: Specifies the number of preview
channels for the devices in the LiveU Central inventory that are currently in the
designated area.
 Number of output channels in group: Specifies the number of output
channels for the devices in the LiveU Central inventory that are currently in the
designated area.
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 Delete machines from group after BeFirst expiration: Check the checkbox
and then click the dropdown menu to specify when to remove units from the
group, after a Be First event has expired.
Figure 114: Delete Machines from Group After BeFirst Expiration

 Event name: Specifies a name for the event.
 BeFirst Event Description: Provides a short description of the event. It is
recommended to include how much time the LU-Smart device user has to film
the event as part of the description. This description appears as a popup
message on the LU-Smart user’s device.
 Generate BeFirst Event: Click this button to activate the Be First event. This
action sends a popup message to the LU-Smart device users in the designated
area. For more details, see the Generating Be First Events section on page 111.
 Reselect Area: Click this button to reselect an area on the map. You can
change the area of interest, even for Be First events that have already been
defined.
 Cancel: Click this button to cancel the setup of a Be First event.
Generating Be First Events

When LiveU Central generates a Be First event (by clicking the Generate BeFirst
Event button), it automatically sends a popup message to the LU-Smart device users
in the designated event area. This popup provides a brief description of the event, such
as Celebrity ABC was seen entering the XYZ restaurant. Usually, the description also
includes a timeframe for filming the event.
After receiving a Be First event popup message, the LU-Smart device user only needs
to click the message to automatically start the LU-Smart application on his/her device.
LiveU Central handles everything else.
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Once the LU-Smart device user clicks the message, he/she is prompted to confirm.
Upon confirmation, the following occur:
• When the LU-Smart device user clicks Yes, the:
 LU-Smart device is automatically added to the current user group in LiveU
Central where the Be First event was generated. This occurs even if the device
is already part of another group. The LU-Smart device remains in any other
groups to which it was previously assigned.
 Virtual channels (which indicate the group name) are automatically set as the
selected channel on the LU-Smart device.
• When the LU-Smart device user clicks No, then the LU-Smart application remains
open on the LU-Smart device, but nothing else happens in LiveU Central.
After confirmation, the LU-Smart device begins transmitting the preview channels.
There can be only one Be First event per user group. If you attempt to create more
than one Be First event for the same user group, then the following message displays:
Figure 115: Cannot Associate More Than One Be First Event to Group Message
In this case, you may want to create a new group for each Be First event that occurs.
If there is no one with the LU-Smart application in the designated event area, then the
following message displays:
Figure 116: No LU-Smart Devices in the Be First Event Area
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5 Managing LiveU
Entities
This chapter describes how to add, edit and view LiveU Central Groups and Users.
These options are only displayed for administrators.
Managing Groups
LiveU Central enables administrators to define a group that contains LiveU Central
users, LiveU field units (LUs) and channels (MMHs). Administrators are responsible for
creating the Groups to be used by regular users.
Each LiveU Central user is assigned to one or more groups. Each LiveU Central user can
access the LU devices and channels in the group to which he/she is assigned according
to their login user name and password.
For example, all the LUs used by a specific news team might be assigned to a specific
LiveU Central group that has the same name as the news team. A team leader may be
assigned access to all the LiveU Central groups for which he/she is responsible.
An LU, channel and/or user can belong to multiple Groups at the same time.
LiveU Central provides a default group that contains all LUs and channels. The
NOTE
default group is defined by LiveU Professional Services.
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Managing LiveU Entities LiveU Central User Guide
The MANAGE  GROUPS tab enables administrators to manage groups of LUs, users
and channels in LiveU Central.
Figure 117: LiveU Central – GROUPS Tab
For a description of how to delete items, refresh a list, filter items, sort items
NOTE and define columns in a list, you may refer to the General List Functionality
section on page 86.
Adding a Group
The definition of a group in LiveU Central includes specific LU devices, preview
channels, output channels and users. A new group can be created by selecting devices
from all the inventories with which the user is associated.
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To add a group:
1 Click the GROUPS tab.
2 Click the button. The following window displays:
Figure 118: Add Group Window

 Group Name: Specifies the name of the group.
 Inventory: Specifies the group of LUs and channels (MMHs) to which the LiveU
Central user has access. Inventory groups are provided by LiveU Professional
Services as part of the LiveU Central application. Select the applicable group in
the dropdown list. This field is read-only.
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4 Define Device Associations: Use this area to specify the LU devices to which the
LU users in this group will have access.
 Click the Add button in the Devices pane. The following window displays:
Figure 119: Device Associations – 1

The Inventory Devices list shows all LUs that are associated with the currently
selected Inventory.
The Associated Devices list shows the LUs from the inventory that are
assigned to the users in this group. Use the and
buttons to move items between panes.
Figure 120: Device Associations – 2
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5 Define the Channel Associations.

 Click the Add button in the Channels pane.
 Use the button to move the channels (MMHs) to be assigned to

the group to the right pane.
Figure 121: Channel Associations
Each channel (MMH) can be bound to one of the following:

 SDI: A specific SDI connection on the LU2000 Server, which is set during MMH
installation on the LU2000 (as described in the LU2000 Server User Guide).
Channels that were assigned to an SDI connection on the LU2000 (as described
in the LU2000 Server User Guide) are automatically defined as output channels.
 CDN: A CDN, which is defined in LiveU Central, as described in the Configuring
IP Streaming Channels section on page 129. Channels that were assigned to a
CDN are automatically defined as an output channel.
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6 Define the User Associations.

 Click the Add button in the Users pane.
 Use the button to move the users to be assigned to the group to

the right pane.
Figure 122: User Associations
7 Click OK.
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Viewing Group Details

Select a group in the GROUPS tab and then click the Settings button in its row to
display the Edit Group window for the group. You can modify group details and delete
groups in this window, as needed.
Figure 123: Edit Group Window
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Managing Users
The MANAGE  USERS tab enables administrators to manage groups in LiveU
Central. A default administrator called admin is provided with LiveU Central. This
administrator can add additional users, as required.
The name of the logged-in user is shown at the top of the window, as shown below:
Figure 124: USERS Tab
section on page 86.
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Adding a User
After a user is defined, that user must be assigned to a group in order to work with
LiveU Central. For more details, you may refer to the Adding a Group section on
page 114.
To add a user:
1 Click the USERS tab.
2 Click the button. The following window displays:
Figure 125: Add User Window

 User: Specifies a username for the user. The name must begin with a
lowercase letter.
 New Password: Specifies the password for the user.
 Confirm Password: Confirms the password for the user.
 First Name: Specifies the first name of the user. The name must begin with an
initial capital letter.
 Last Name: Specifies the last name of the user. The name must begin with an
initial capital letter.
 E-mail: Specifies the email address of the user.
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 User Type: Specifies the type of user, which can be one of the following:
Figure 126: User Type

° Read Only: This user type can view previews and download files, but
cannot perform any other actions.
° Regular: This user type can operate and control all the units in the groups
to which the user is associated.
° Admin: This user type can operate and control all the units in the groups to
which the user is associated, as well as create and manage groups. This
user type is created by LiveU support.
 Active: When unchecked, blocks the user so that the user cannot be selected
when creating a new group.
A warning is displayed if correct capitalization is not used in applicable
NOTE
fields.
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4 Specify Inventory Associations. The Inventories pane lists all the inventories
defined in the system. Click Add/Remove to open the following window, in which
you specify the inventory(ies) to be associated with the user. Click the
button when you are done.
Figure 127: Inventories Association

5 Group Associations. The Groups pane lists all the groups defined in the system.
Click Add/Remove to open the following window, in which you specify the
group(s) to be associated with the user. Click the button when you
are done.
6 Click OK. The user is added to the list of users.
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Editing a User
User details can be edited, as required. If a user has not yet been assigned to a group,
all other tabs in LiveU Central appear empty for that user.
To edit a user:
2 Click a user in the list to select it and then click the Settings button at the far
right of that row. The User Management window displays.
3 Edit the details for the user and then click OK.
Deleting a User
Users can be deleted, as needed.
To delete a user:
2 Click a user in the list to select it and then click the Settings button at the far
right of that row. The User Management window displays.
Figure 128: User Management Window

3 Click the Delete User button. A confirmation window displays.
4 Click Yes to delete the user.
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6 Working with
CHANNELS
This chapter describes how to view channel details and to configure the parameters
used to stream to Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), multipoint destinations and
Network Device Interface (NDI) devices.
Viewing Channel Details

The MANAGE  CHANNELS tab displays the list of all channels (MMHs) in the system
that are assigned to the currently selected user group. Each row represents a single
channel instance.
Each channel can be bound to a specific SDI connection that is set during installation,
to a CDN, which is configured in LiveU Central, an IP streaming channel (RTMP,
MPEG-TS, NDI) or a preview channel.
Figure 129: LiveU Central – CHANNELS Tab
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Working with CHANNELS LiveU Central User Guide
The following information is displayed for each channel:

• Name: Specifies the name of the MMH.
• SDI Port: Specifies the LU2000 SDI port on which the stream is streaming.
• Preset Name: Specifies the name of the preset used to configure this channel.
• Mode: Specifies whether the channel is defined as an output channel or preview
channel. Output channels are shown in the Channels List on the LU, but preview
channels are not. You may refer to Chapter 3, Using the VIDEO MATRIX on page 89
for more information about output and preview channels.
• Provider: Specifies the name of the CDN, such as Akamai, YouTube or Facebook.
• S/W Version: Specifies the software version of the MMH on the LU2000. All MMHs
have the same software version.
• Connected To: Specifies the unique ID of the LiveU field unit (LU) that is
transmitting to this channel.
• Received BW: Specifies the bandwidth of the received transmission.
Channel Association Icon

The status of the channel is shown, as follows:
• CDN icon : This channel is being broadcast to a CDN output of the LU2000
server.
• SDI icon : This channel is being broadcast on the SDI output of the LU2000
server.
• CDN + SDI icon : This channel is being broadcast to both a CDN and to the
SDI output of the LU2000 server.
• Preview Channel icon : A random channel that is used for LiveU Central video
preview purposes only. Video is streamed in low resolution and bit rate from the
unit and is not directed to any output (SDI/CDN).
• Sharing icon: This channel is configured for sharing video via Multipoint. The
channel can be any output type (SDI/CDN).
• Distributor icon: This channel is used only for distribution. Requires

assignment to a different channel, which will be the publisher.
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Channel Status Color

The status of the channel is shown, as follows:
• Green : The channel is in idle (standby) mode, meaning that it is online, but not
transmitting.
• Gray : The channel is offline.
• Red : The channel is streaming (Live).
Other Channel Options

You can perform the following operations in the CHANNELS tab:
• : Updates the list of channels in the CHANNELS tab.
• : Defines a new streaming preset, as described in the

Configuring Streaming Presets section on page 127.
section on page 86.
Configuring Streaming Presets

A streaming preset provides a general definition for various channel configuration
settings. Collectively, the settings specified in the preset can be applied to a channel, in
order to provide a shortcut for quickly defining a channel, based on the predefined
channel definition of the preset. Streaming presets can be applied to a channel(s).
Once associated with a channel, the channel inherits the settings of the associated
streaming preset.
The streaming preset can be changed per channel. The changes are applied only on the
selected channel and are not saved to the preset.
Streaming presets can be used either for RTMP or for MPEG-TS configurations.
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To configure a streaming preset:

1 Click MANAGE  CHANNELS to open the CHANNEL list.
2 Click the button. The Streaming Preset Configuration

window displays:
Figure 130: Streaming Preset Configuration Window
3 Click the button. The Add New Preset window displays:
Figure 131: Add New Preset Window
4 Enter a name for the preset and click Save. The new preset is added to the list of
presets in the left pane.
5 Modify the settings for the streaming preset, as described on page 132.
6 Click OK to save the settings.
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Duplicating Streaming Presets

You can duplicate a streaming preset in order to use it as the basis for another preset.
To duplicate a streaming preset:

1 Access the Streaming Preset Configuration window, as described on page 128.
2 Select an existing stream preset definition in the left pane and click the Duplicate
button. The Add New Preset window displays (see Figure 131).
3 Enter a name for the preset and click Save. The new preset now appears in the list
of presets in the left pane.
Configuring Channels
Channel configuration is defined per channel.
If you modify the settings for a channel whose channel definition was based on
a streaming present, any changes made to the channel definition do not affect
NOTE
the settings for the streaming preset on which is was based, or any other
channel that was defined based on that same streaming preset.
The following channel types can be defined:

• IP Streaming Channel, page 129
• Multipoint Channel, page 135
• NDI (Network Device Interface), page 135
Configuring IP Streaming Channels

Introduction
The LU provides several streaming options that enable you to stream to both the
Internet and SDI simultaneously, or to only the Internet or SDI. Streaming to the
Internet is achieved via a Content Delivery Network (CDN) connection. In order to
stream to a specific CDN, such as YouTube, DaCast, Akamai, LimeLight and UStream,
you must have an account with that CDN provider. Streaming to Facebook is also
available using an LU unit. After you create a CDN account with a provider, that
provider sends you a set of parameters for connecting to its CDN. These parameters
are used by LiveU to connect to the CDN.
NOTE You cannot modify the configuration of a CDN while it is streaming.
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Configuration – How To
The CHANNELS tab is used to configure the parameters for streaming via the Internet
to a specific CDN. The CHANNELS tab includes all parameters required by any CDN.
Different CDNs may send only some of the parameters displayed in the CHANNELS
tab. You only need to enter the ones provided by the CDN. All others can remain empty
and are optional.
Figure 132: CHANNELS Tab
NOTE If you cannot connect to a CDN, contact LiveU Support.

The procedure below describes how to configure general parameters for a CDN. You
can also configure a CDN’s parameters for a specific MMH.
To configure an IP streaming channel:

1 Click MANAGE  CHANNELS to open the CHANNEL list.
2 Select the channel that you want to configure in the channel list by checking its
checkbox.
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3 At the far right of the selected channel row, click the Settings button. The
Channel Configuration window displays:
Figure 133: Channel Configuration Window
This window contains three tabs. Details describing each tab are provided below.
4 Click the STREAMING tab. Use this tab to configure the IP streaming for the
channel.
5 Define the streaming settings for the channel either by entering applicable values in
the fields in the window, or by assigning a streaming preset to the channel. When
assigning a streaming preset, the values in the window are automatically populated
with the settings specified for the preset.
Changing the preset value is also possible. In this case, the configuration is not
saved to the preset, but only to the specific channel.
Switching the Streaming button to OFF deletes the configuration for the specific
channel. When turning it ON again, the configuration must be entered again
(manually or with a preset).
Any new configuration can be saved as a new preset by clicking the Save as
Preset button.
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RTMP
IP streaming using RTMP is the most common way to stream to a CDN. For an
RTMP channel, specify values for the following fields:
Figure 134: Channel Configuration – RTMP

 Streaming: Must be set to ON for IP streaming to be active.
 Stream Preset: [Optional] Select a streaming preset in the dropdown list if
you want to assign preset settings to the channel.
If you modify the settings in this window after assigning a streaming
NOTE preset to the channel, it does not affect the settings for the streaming
preset. In this case, only the channel-specific settings are affected.
 Stream Type: Select RTMP in the dropdown list.

 CDN Name: Specify a name for the stream.
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 Provider: Select the CDN to which you want to stream in the dropdown list.
To stream to a CDN that is not in the list in the CDN field, you must
NOTE first contact LiveU Support so that the required CDN can be added to
this list.
 User Name: Specify the user name provided by the CDN.

 Password: Specify the password provided by the CDN.
 Required URL: Specify the URL provided by the CDN.
For the following fields, enter the stream ID and the resolution and bitrate at which
to stream in the respective fields. You can specify details for up to three outputs
that can be streamed at different bitrates to this CDN.
Figure 135: Streams 1–3 Stream IDs

 Audio Only: When checked, streams without video.
 Transparent: When checked, enables the video to be sent without transcoding.
This option is typically used with an external transcoder.
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MPEG-TS
For an MPEG-TS channel, specify values for the following fields:
Figure 136: Channel Configuration – RTMP

 Streaming: Must be set to ON for MPEG-TS streaming to be active.
 Stream Preset: Select a stream preset in the dropdown list if you want to
assign preset settings to the channel.
 Stream Type: Select MPEG-TS in the dropdown list.
 IP Address: Specify the target IP address.
 Port: Specify the target port.
 Video Bitrate: Specify the video bitrate, in Kbps. There can be up to three
digits after the decimal point (for example, 3453.434).
4 Click OK.
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To save the channel settings as a streaming preset, define the settings for the channel
as described above, and then click the Save as Preset button.
The MMH can handle only one CDN configuration at a time.
NOTE
The LU2000 runs multiple MMH instances (channels).
Configuring MultiPoint Channels

For more details about how to configure multipoint channel settings, you may refer to
the Configuring Server Settings section on page 161.
Configuring Network Device Interface Channels

Network Device Interface (NDI) channels can be used to enable multiple video systems
to identify and communicate with one another over IP, and to encode, transmit and
receive many streams of high-quality, low-latency, frame-accurate video and audio in
real time. This new protocol can benefit any network-connected video device, including
video mixers, graphics systems, capture cards and many other production devices.
NDI’s superb performance over standard GigE networks makes it possible to transition
facilities to an incredibly versatile IP video production pipeline without negating existing
investments in SDI cameras and infrastructure, or costly new high-speed network
infrastructures.
LiveU has partnered with NewTek to implement the NDI protocol in the LiveU system.
It enables an LU unit to stream to NewTek’s Tricaster product via an NDI IP interface,
as shown below:
NDI
IP Interface
LU500 LU2000 Server NewTek TriCaster
Figure 137: Channel Configuration – NDI
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To enable NDI on a channel:

1 In the Channel Configuration window, select the NDI tab. The following window
displays:
Figure 138: Channel Configuration – NDI
2 Set the Enable NDI Stream button to ON.
3 Click OK.
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7 Managing Software
Upgrades
This chapter describes how to download and apply software version updates on LiveU
Central-registered devices.
Introduction
Beginning with V6.0, LiveU Central enables full software upgrade management and
control by the administrator. The administrator can download and apply version
updates on LU units and servers as needed, providing a faster, simplified upgrade
process. Administrators can determine when and on what units to apply new software
versions. The new software upgrade mechanism is available for all LU units, excluding
LU70, LU-Smart and LU-Lite.
The upgrade flow is as follows:
1 The LiveU support team assigns a new version for upgrade. The version appears to
the admin user under the SW Versions tab.
2 The admin user can assign a target version to all units/server or only to specific
ones:
 Units: Units with a new target version prompt the user to upgrade the unit via
a popup message every time the unit is powered up. The user can decide to
postpone the upgrade until later. Assigning a target version to a unit can be
performed for offline units too.
 Server/Xtender: Assigning a target version for a server or Xtender initiates
the upgrade immediately. Upgrades are allowed only if the server/Xtender is
online and not streaming. For servers, all the channels must not be in
streaming mode.
The LiveU server must be upgraded before the units. LiveU servers support
NOTE
backward compatibility and can accept streams from units with older versions.
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Managing Software Upgrades LiveU Central User Guide
Reviewing Available Software

Versions
The MANAGE  SW VERSION tab shows all software versions available to you, and
includes all software versions made available to you by LiveU at any point in time. Each
row represents a different software version.
Figure 139: SW VERSIONS Tab
When selecting a version in the list, the panel on the right shows the relevant
information regarding that version, including the:
• Version description
• Link to the release notes
• Supported devices
The SW Versions tab is mainly informative. A software upgrade procedure is managed
using the MANAGE DEVICES tab, as described on page 137.
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Managing Software Upgrades

The MANAGE  DEVICES tab lists all the LU units, servers, Xtenders, cameras and so
on registered on LiveU Central. Software version updates are applied to LiveU
Central-registered devices using this tab.
Figure 140: DEVICES Tab
The S/W VERSION column in the DEVICES tab specifies the name of the currently
installed software version on the device.
The TARGET VERSION column in the DEVICES tab specifies the software version to
be installed on the device. This version can be either an old or new software version.
The administrator can download and apply software version upgrades

beginning with V6.0. Upgrades to V6.0 are performed by LiveU support.
In future LiveU versions, you will be able to download and install a previous
NOTES software version. For example, in V6.5, you will be able to install V6.4, if
needed.
The device always stores two software versions. Should an upgrade fail, the
software version on the device returns to the existing version.
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Upgrading the Software Version on

a Device
You can upgrade the software version for a group of like devices simultaneously. All
devices must be of the same device type, such as LU500 units, LU700 units, Xtenders
and so on.
Only the differences between versions are installed during a software upgrade. The
time it takes to apply a software varies, depending on the extent of the changes in the
version and the size of the upgrade. Most upgrades take between 5–20 minutes to
complete.
Prior to V6.0, the software update process flushed the device and then
installed the upgrade from scratch.
Prior to V6.0, pressing the Factory Defaults button on a device returned
NOTES that device to the original software version installed on the device. Beginning
with V6.0, the Factory Defaults button returns the device to the previous
software version installed on the device (meaning one version back from the
current version on the device).
During an upgrade, it is recommended to connect the unit to a power supply and

high-speed Internet connection; however, this is not mandatory.
When needed, upgrades can be performed in the field.
Be sure to upgrade the server version first, before that on LU units. The server
software version must be greater than or equal to the version on the LU unit.
Server software upgrades are applied immediately.
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To upgrade the software version on a device:

1 In the MANAGE  DEVICES tab, check the checkbox in the device row that you
want to upgrade.
2 Click the button. The Upgrade Version window displays:
Figure 141: Upgrade Version Window

Be sure that the software version on the server has been
IMPORTANT!
upgraded, before upgrading the version on the LU unit.
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3 In the applicable Device Type dropdown list, select the software version to be
installed on the units of that type. For example, the figure below shows software
version selection for LU500 units in the LU500 dropdown list. Only software
versions relevant to that device type display in the list.
Figure 142: Upgrade Version Window – Software Version Selection
4 Click OK. A popup message displays the next time the device powers up, in order
to indicate that a new software version is available for the device, as shown below:
LU200 LU500
Figure 143: Software Upgrade Popup Messages
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After the upgrade process begins, a progress bar displays, showing the progress of
the upgrade process.
Alternatively, you can activate a software upgrade for a device from the
NOTE
About window for that device.
After the target software version is upgraded on a device, the S/W VERSION
column is updated to show the new version for it and the TARGET VERSION
column is blank.
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8 Managing FILES
This chapter describes how to browse, play and broadcast the files stored by LiveU field
units (LUs) on an LU2000 server.
Introduction
The LU devices can transfer prerecorded files or documents to the MMH using their FTP
or Store & Forward feature. The LiveU Central FILES tab enables you to remotely
browse, play and delete these files on the MMH.
The FILES tab is only active for MMHs that are on the same LAN as the computer that
is running LiveU Central.
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Managing FILES LiveU Central User Guide
Browsing MMH Files

To browse through the files on the LU2000 server:
1 Click the FILES tab to display the following:
Figure 144: FILES Tab
2 Click the User Groups dropdown menu and select the group whose MMHs and LUs
you want to view. Only the groups to which you have permission (according to your
user name and password) appear in the dropdown menu.
A list of the files transferred to the selected group is then displayed.
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3 To filter the list of displayed files:

 If the FILTERS pane is not displayed, then click its expand button.
 Check the radio button of the filtering option in the FILTERS pane to filter the
displayed list.
Click here to expand the FILTERS pane
Check the
checkboxes
by which to
filter
Figure 145: FILES Tab − Filtering
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4 To preview a file, check the checkbox of the file row you want to preview. Then,
click the button at the far right of the row. A preview window for the file opens.
Click here to preview
Figure 146: File Preview
5 If the file is a video or audio file, you can press the Play button to play it. You
can then use the slider to skip forwards or backwards. You can also use the audio
controls or mute options.
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Broadcasting
Click the Broadcast button in the row of a file in the list to broadcast it on the SDI
output of the LU2000 server. After you click the Broadcast button, the button
changes to a red Stop Broadcast button. Click the Stop Broadcast button to
terminate the broadcast.
The Broadcast option is only for broadcasting to SDI and not to a CDN. This
NOTE
option is only available for *.mkv files.
Figure 147: FILES Tab – Broadcasting − 1
Note that whenever the FILES list is refreshed, the Stop Broadcast button no
longer displays. This is the case even for files that may still be broadcasting (for
example, if the file was a very large file). In this case, whenever you return to the
FILES list to broadcast to the same destination, then a message displays, asking if you
want to stop the previous broadcast. Click Yes to stop the previous broadcast.
Figure 148: FILES Tab – Broadcasting − 2
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Downloading
Click the Download button in the row of a file in the list to download the selected
file to your computer. This button enables you to download a file, after it has been
completely uploaded to the server.
Using the Get Chunk Tool

During a file upload to the server, the file row in the files list displays the Get Chunk
button. Each time you click this button, the part of the video transferred up to that
point during a Store & Forward session is displayed as a separate row in the files list,
as shown in Figure 149. _partX.mp4 is appended to the filename for each such row,
where X indicates the part (portion) of the video transferred up to that point. For
example, Figure 149 shows five parts for the video named 0026_150528_072547.mp4:
part1, part2, part3, part4 and part5. Each video part only includes the video from the
point where the previous part left off, up to the current point.
Figure 149: FILES Tab – Get Chunk – Video Parts
After the Store & Forward session completes, the Get Chunk icon changes to the
Download button, indicating that file uploading to the server has completed.
Renaming
Double-click a file to Rename it.
section on page 86.
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9 Using LiveU MultiPoint
This chapter describes the LiveU MultiPoint feature, how it works and how to configure
and use it.
Overview
LiveU’s MultiPoint cloud-based IP video distribution service enables video from the field
to be streamed from office to office or from an LU unit to multiple offices. In the
MultiPoint service, video can be streamed from one LU2000 server and distributed to
one or more other LU2000 servers. This feature requires a licensed LiveU add-on.
The cloud-based MultiPoint service is seamlessly integrated into LiveU Central to enable
incoming live feeds to be shared simultaneously with multiple end-points over the
Internet.
Figure 150: LiveU Multipoint Flow
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LiveU MultiPoint uses three primary components in the MultiPoint flow:

• Publisher Server: The Publisher receives the video source from any LU device and
then shares that video stream. The Publisher is a software-only component that is
based on an LU2000 output channel.
• Distribution Server: The Distribution server distributes the live video feed to one
or more LU2000s (Subscribers). This component can be either a cloud-based server
or a physical server located on premises (local).
• Subscriber Server: The Subscriber represents the receiving side of the shared
video stream. The Subscriber is based on a LiveU LU2000 output channel. A
Subscriber is an LU2000 server that is located at a broadcasting station.
In some configurations, the Publisher and Distributer can be deployed on the same
server.
Technical Capabilities
LiveU’s MultiPoint feature offers the following key advantages and technical
capabilities:
• Low Delay: Distributes video with minimal delay for up to 100 concurrent
destinations via the LiveU cloud-based Distribution server, without requiring
additional bandwidth at the point of origin.
• Requires No Additional Hardware: Any existing LiveU server running the latest
software can begin receiving and transmitting MultiPoint feeds.
• Scalability: Supports up to 100 destinations/subscribers per flow.
• On-the-fly Management: Enables you to add and remove streams from sharing
on-demand, while the video is streaming.
• Easy Management Via a Single User Interface: MultiPoint is fully integrated
into the LiveU Central browser-based cloud management platform.
• Non-Guaranteed Internet Connection: MultiPoint can send high-quality video
even without a guaranteed Internet connection. By using intelligent Adaptive
Bitrate Distribution algorithms, MultiPoint optimizes live video delivery to different
classes of receivers, either over the public Internet or over an organization's private
fiber connectivity, thereby providing enhanced resiliency and scalability.
• Send Video from Any Source to Any Destination: Any LiveU device or
application can transmit either to a physical LiveU server for re-distribution to other
locations with minimal delay, or feed directly into the LiveU cloud Distribution
server to be shared in real time with all destinations.
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Solution Options
LiveU MultiPoint can be configured for both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint
solutions, as described below.
Point-to-Point Solutions
In a point-to point distribution configuration, the LU2000 serves as both the Publisher
server and the Distribution server. In this configuration, both of these components
reside in the same machine.
Figure 151: Point-to-Point Solution
In a point-to-point configuration, the video feed streams from the LU unit to the
Publisher. The Publisher then forwards the stream to the Distribution server, which in
turn sends it on via the Internet to a single LU2000 Subscriber, as shown in Figure 151.
Point-to-Multipoint Solutions
LiveU MultiPoint offers the following point-to-multipoint configurations:
• Direct Streaming to the Distribution Server, page 153
• Streaming Through a Local LU2000 Publisher Server, page 154
Direct Streaming to the Distribution Server

In this configuration, the LU unit streams directly to the cloud-based Distribution
server. Both the Publisher server and the Distribution server are cloud-based. The
Distribution server can stream to up to 100 LU2000 Subscribers.
This is the most flexible and scalable configuration for LiveU Multipoint.
Figure 152: Point-to-Multipoint Solution – Direct Streaming to Distribution Server
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Streaming Through a Local LU2000 Publisher Server

In this configuration ,the video streams from the LU unit to the local LiveU
Publisher/SDI server, which in turn sends the video to the Distribution server.
In Figure 153, the Publisher streams the video to a cloud-based Distribution server,
which in turn streams the video to up to 100 Subscribers.
Figure 153: Point-to-Multipoint Solution – Cloud-based Distribution Server
Managing MultiPoint in LiveU

Central
The following describes how to configure and operate LiveU MultiPoint.
MultiPoint Workflow
The following describes the general workflow for LiveU MultiPoint. When enabling LiveU
Multipoint, lives feeds can be shared both inside and outside the organization. By
default, you can share video with all of the groups/inventories to which you belong.
Sharing within an organization involves the following steps:
1 Define the server to be used as the Publisher/Distributer server. You may refer to
the Configuring Publisher Server and Distribution Server Settings section on
page 155 and the Configuring Server Settings section on page 161 for more details.
2 Share the video. The Publisher defines from which channels sharing is allowed. The
Sharing button appears on a streaming device row in LiveU Central when
streaming to that channel. You may refer to the Sharing Videos – How To section
on page 155 for more details.
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Configuring Publisher Server and Distribution Server

Settings
To configure Publisher server and Distribution server settings:
1 The Publisher enables the video feed to be shared and adds the Subscriber to its
Sharing list. This action adds a new device (Publisher) to the Subscriber’s device
list. You may refer to the Sharing Videos – How To section on page 155 for more
details.
2 The Subscriber transmits the shared video stream to any output channel in its
inventory group. You may refer to the Transmitting Shared Video Streams section
on page 158 for more details.
Sharing Videos – How To

On the Publisher Side
The following describes how the Publisher shares video feeds with the Subscriber.
When a Publisher enables sharing, it shares a specific channel for the video feed.
The icon at the far right of a row in the Publisher’s device list identifies a
Subscriber video feed that can be shared. When you click this icon, the configuration is
applied on the channel and not on the unit. The color of this icon varies, as follows:
• Gray: Indicates that sharing is disabled for the video feed.
• Green: Indicates that sharing is enabled, but there is no video stream.
• Red: Indicates that sharing is enabled, and there is an active video on the
channel (not necessarily from the specific unit).
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To share a video feed channel with a Subscriber:

1 Do one of the following:
 In the Publisher’s device list, click the icon in the video feed row to be
shared.
Figure 154: Selecting the Channel to be Shared –1

–Or–
 In the OUTPUTS pane of the VIDEO MATRIX, click the icon of the output to be
shared.
Figure 155: Selecting the Channel to be Shared –2
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The following window displays:
Figure 156: Multipoint Sharing Options Window

 Sharing: Enables/disables channel sharing. Click ON to enable sharing and
OFF to disable sharing.
 Stream Name: Specifies the channel name to be shared.
3 Check the applicable checkboxes for the groups with which to share the video feed,
as follows:
 My Groups: Groups that are associated with the user and under his/her
inventory.
 Partner Groups: Groups that are part of the same media group.
 External Groups: Groups that are shared with external partners by the
community or LiveU support.
4 Click OK.
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On the Subscriber Side

The Subscriber’s device list lists all incoming video feeds from an LU unit or Publisher.
After a Publisher adds a Subscriber to its sharing list, as described on page 155 and
sharing is enabled for that feed, a new row appears in the Subscriber’s device list for
that Publisher, regardless of whether or not the video has started streaming.
Figure 157: Subscriber Device List
LU units are also listed in the Subscriber’s device list, regardless of whether or
NOTE
not they are transmitting.
The Name column specifies the name that the Subscriber defined for the Publisher.
After the Publisher begins transmitting the video feed, the Subscriber receives it as a
preview. The Subscriber must designate the output channel to be used for transmitting
the video, as described in the Transmitting Shared Video Streams section on page 158.
Transmitting Shared Video Streams

On the Subscriber Side
Each row in the Subscriber’s device list represents a Publisher’s channel.
Figure 158: Subscriber Device List
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For a Subscriber to stream a Publisher channel, you must take control of the MultiPoint
feed and specify the output to be used for transmitting. Video can be output to SDI (or
CDN).
To do so, select the required MultiPoint feed. Then, in the channels area of the Property
pane, check the checkbox(s) of the channel(s) to receive the video feed. The video
then begins streaming to the selected servers.
Figure 159: Property Pane
The icon in the channels area of the Property pane indicates an SDI output channel.
The color of the icon can vary, as follows:
• Green: Indicates an idle channel, with no video.
• Red: Indicates that the Subscriber is sending the video to the designated
output channel.
To start a stream, check the applicable output channel checkbox in the Property pane.
To stop a stream, uncheck its checkbox.
Figure 160: Starting/Stopping a Stream
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After you check a channel checkbox, then that channel is not available for use
NOTE
by a different Publisher stream, because it is currently busy.
You can preview the channel from the Publisher stream by selecting UNITS  VIDEO
MATRIX. Multipoint input feeds appear on the left side of the VIDEO MATRIX in the
FEEDS pane. From the matrix, they can either be assigned to an output using the
dropdown menu or dragged and dropped onto an output channel.
Figure 161: Publisher Channel Preview
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Configuring Server Settings

A Publisher server must be paired with a Distribution server. In addition, the Publisher
server can define whether it and the Distribution server are both on the same machine.
When configuring a channel as a Distribution server, the distribution channel is bound
to a customer output channel and cannot be used as an independent channel.
To configure a channel as a dedicated Distribution server:

1 In the MANAGE  CHANNELS tab, select the checkbox in the row of the channel
to be configured as the Distribution server. The Channel Configuration window
opens (see Figure 133).
2 Select the Multipoint tab. The following window displays:
Figure 162: Channel Configuration – Multipoint
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2 Fill in the following fields in the window:

 Share directly from this channel (Recommended): Allows direct steaming
from this channel to different LiveU servers. Uplink bandwidth is taken into
consideration when sharing from local servers. Contact LiveU support for more
information.
 Use different channel for distribution: Uses a dedicated distribution channel
for sharing the video to many destinations. In most cases, this distribution
channel is deployed in the cloud by LiveU. In the Distribute via field, specify
the specific distribution channel available in the group for distributing the video.
 Use this channel as distributor only (for other channels): When this
option is selected, the selected channel works as a distribution channel only,
and can no longer be selected as a regular channel.
The Publisher server, Distribution server and Subscriber server are all
LU2000 servers and contain the same LiveU software. In order to
differentiate between them, you must set the relevant configuration
NOTES
options for each in the Sharing section described above.
After a channel is defined as a Distribution server, it is removed from
the channels list and you cannot stream to that channel.
 Sharing Options: Enables you to enable video sharing and specify subscribers
for a shared video, as described in the Sharing Videos – How To section on
page 155.
2 Click OK.
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10 Streaming to Social
Media
Beginning with LiveU Central V6.1, LiveU now supports direct streaming from LiveU
units to Facebook Live (through LiveU servers). Streaming to Facebook Live is based on
one-click integration, providing a very quick and easy workflow.
Facebook streaming is only supported from LiveU Central and cannot be managed from
a LiveU unit.
Streaming to Facebook can be performed in parallel to any SDI streaming or only to
Facebook based on a preview channel.
NOTE One-click Facebook integration requires server V6.1.2 or higher.
Facebook streaming requires CPU resources from the server. Use the LiveU
NOTE
CPU calculator to confirm that your server can support it.
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Configuring Streaming Parameters

Facebook streaming parameters are configured globally and are applied to all of the
sessions performed by the group. Streaming configuration will be supported in LiveU
Central V6.2.
You can either select a predefined recommended profile or manually define the exact
resolution and bitrate for the streaming.
Figure 163: Social Media Streaming Settings
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Streaming to Facebook Using an SDI

Channel
To stream to Facebook using an SDI channel, start streaming from the unit using the
Unit Panel tab.
Figure 164: Streaming to Facebook Using an SDI Channel
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While the unit is streaming, click the Go Live button. If the PC browser is not logged in
to Facebook, the following Facebook login appears.
NOTE Make sure that your browser does not have popup blocking.
Figure 165: Facebook Login
After logging in to Facebook, you specify where to share the video (timeline or group).
In the window below, you can also replace the Facebook user and log in again with
different user.
Figure 166: Facebook – Where to Share the Video
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Clicking Next starts server streaming to Facebook. In this mode, the video is streamed
only as a preview and is not yet posted on Facebook. The Unit Panel indicates that
Facebook is in Preview mode.
From this point forward, you can stop Facebook streaming at any time without affecting
the SDI output. When you stop streaming, the Facebook session terminates
immediately.
Figure 167: Stopping Streaming to Facebook
On Facebook, a new popup window opens, displaying the preview being streamed from
the LiveU server.
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This popup window is the last step before going live. The window below is also used to
insert all the relevant information regarding the Facebook post (post name, video tags,
embedding options and so on).
Figure 168: Entering Details to Post to Facebook
Clicking Go Live closes the popup window and immediately posts the live video in the
Facebook account.
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The Unit Panel shows that Facebook is in Live mode and the live video can be seen in
the Facebook web page.
Figure 169: Streaming to Facebook – Live Mode
If you stop streaming to Facebook, the unit continues to stream to the SDI. In this
case, the Go Live button displays again, and you can generate a new post.
Once a Facebook session is stopped or interrupted, there is no option to continue the
same session. A new post must be created.
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Streaming to Facebook Using a

Preview Channel
Streaming to Facebook using a preview channel is also an option. This can be used for
a cloud channel or when no SDI output is required.
To stream to Facebook using a preview channel, the selected channel must be defined
as an output. To set a preview channel as an output, you must force the channel to be
an output in the specific channel configuration window under the MANAGE 
CHANNELS tab.
Figure 170: Channel Configuration Window
After forcing a channel to be an output channel, the channel appears in the channel list
on the unit side (in both the LiveU Central channel dropdown list and in the unit
channel list).
From this point forward, the streaming flow is the same as described in the Streaming
to Facebook Using an SDI Channel section on page 165.
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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.
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
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Displaying the LU Units of a Specific User Group...........................................................26

Output Channels ..........................................................................................................................93

Configuring Channels ...............................................................................................................129

Figure 44: Unit Configuration Window – VIDEO/AUDIO Tab ........................................................................................49

Figure 91: Filtering Displayed Input Feeds.......................................................................................................................94

Figure 138: Channel Configuration – NDI .....................................................................................................................136

Support and Contacting

USA and the Americas: help@liveu.tv

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• Interrupted Feedback (IFB): LiveU Central provides a bidirectional audio channel

What’s New in Version 6.0

• New, simplified, more-intuitive LiveU Central user interface, including an enhanced

IU200, IU40, IU400, IU500

LiveU Central LU- Smart, LU-Lite

LU 2000 Server Running IU700 IU70

 A video camera is connected to an LU live video uplink unit. The LU device’s

Launching the LiveU Central

To access LiveU Central:

Figure 2: LiveU Central Login Window

Figure 3: LiveU Central Window

Main LiveU Central Windows

Figure 4: LiveU Central – Main Tabs

• UNITS Tabs, page 19

Figure 5: DEVICES Tab

Figure 6: MANAGE Buttons

• SW VERSIONS Tab: (page 137), enables administrators to download and apply

Figure 7: General Main Window Options

• Account: Updates account properties (user name/password/email).

To modify details for the current user:

Figure 8: Edit User Window

2 Modify the fields in this window as needed and click Save.

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Introducing the UNIT LIST

Figure 9: LiveU Central – UNITS Tab

Figure 10: LU Unit Table

Live: The LU is currently streaming to a channel (MMH).

Offline: The LU is not powered on or not connected.

Unit Status – Ready ( )

NOTE If the LU is working in DataBridge mode, DataBridge is shown for the

Unit Status – Live ( )

Device is connected to the power supply.

Battery is partially charged.

Battery status is unknown.

Battery is not connected.

Figure 11: LiveU Central – UNIT LIST Tab – Usage

Displaying the LU Units of a Specific User Group

Figure 12: Selecting a User Group

To display a different user group:

Filtering the UNIT LIST

Figure 13: Filtering the UNIT LIST – 1

To filter the UNIT LIST:

Figure 14: Filtering the UNIT LIST – 2

Displaying the LU Properties Pane

Figure 15: Displaying the LU Properties Pane

The following is an example of an LU Properties pane:

Figure 16: LU Properties Pane

Property Pane Description

Figure 17: Property Pane Description

Preview is Playing Preview is Not Playing

Figure 18: Preview Area

Figure 19: LU Configuration Display

Figure 20: Status Area