Arec LS-200 Full HD Media Station Installation Guide

Arec LS-200 Full HD Media Station

Product Information

The LS-200 Media Station is a compact and stand-alone device that provides a complete presentation or lecture capture solution. It has diverse features and functionality, including multi-signal capturing, recording synchronously, codec, streaming online, live broadcasting, and a web-based monitor page. The product has a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel has seven function keys for controlling the background, layout, and record functions, a power button, a USB port for an external USB storage device, and firmware updates, and a power port. The rear panel has various connectors for video input and output, audio input and output, network connection, camera input sources, setting port, and RS-232 interface. The product is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. It also complies with RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Product Usage

1. Connect the power adapter to the power port and plug it into a power outlet.

2. Connect the VGA/HDMI input source for PC/camera to the video input connectors on the rear panel.

3. Connect the VGA loop from the input to the video output connector if needed.

4. Connect the balanced audio-in with a 6-pin Phoenix connector, line audio input, or mic audio input to the audio input connectors on the rear panel.

5. Connect the line audio output to an external speaker or audio system if needed.

6. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet connector to a network connection for online streaming, live broadcasting, or web-based monitoring.

7. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet connector for network camera input sources if needed.

8. Use the function keys on the front panel to control the background, layout, and record functions as needed.

Note: Keep a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body while operating the equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC STATEMENT

Federal Communication Commission interference statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Exposure Warning
The equipment complies with RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Caution
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
Notice: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

CE
Hereby, AREC Inc., declares that this Media Station is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

CB

CAUTION  

• The danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• the ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,table-cloths, curtains, etc.:
  • no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus;
  • attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal;
  • the use of apparatus in tropical climates.

the instructions for use shall state that the apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Introduction

Featuring a compact and stand-alone design, AREC LS-200 Media Station consists of diverse features and functionality, including multi-signal capturing, recording synchronously, codec, streaming online, live broadcasting, and web- based monitor page, providing a complete presentation or lecture capture solution.

Specifications

• Product Name: Media Station
• Model Name: LS-200
• Dimension: 366mm(L) x 187mm(W) x 53mm(H)
• Weight: 2265g
• Power Requirement: 12V/2A
• Power Consumption (Max.): 24W (Max.)
• Operating Temperature / Humidity: 0ºC ~ 40ºC / 90%
• Maximum normal load description: Insert 1 IP CAM to the LAN port or insert 2 video signals (either HDMI or VGA input). Using an external USB flash to record the transcoded video/audio. And output the transcoded video/audio to both HDMI and VGA ports.

Package Contents

• Ear Mount. For mounting AREC Media Station in 19-inch 1U rack height.

Product Appearance

NOTE: The LS-200 can detect and record to USB storage devices using FAT32, and NTFS file systems.

Connection

Accessing the Administrator pages

• Connect the PC to the set port of the Media Station with a standard network cable. Open up the browser, and input 192.168.11.254 in the browser page. Log in Administrator with default username admin and password admin, then enter System Administration webpages.

Setup

Step 1: Set up video input name, video source, and PTZ control in [ Video inputs ] of [ Media I/O ]. The Capture source can be the video port [ ] and [ ] with option VGA or HDMI. If only one of the latter is connected, the system would detect and automatically switch to the source of the signal. If both options are connected, set the capture priority between those.

• If the desired video source is a network camera, login authentication with the camera is required firstly in the [ Network device manager ] setup tab of [ Media I/O ].

• The system automatically scans and lists the network cameras connected to the Media Station once entering the [ Network device manager ] page. You may click the Refresh button to scan again. Click the Login button and the login authentication dialog pop out. Enter the username and password of the camera to complete the authentication and change the status to [ OK ]. Then the camera is ready for video input selection. Select the desired camera by its IP address. For the video source of the encoder, enter RTSP or RTP connection URL.

Step 2: Set up the audio volume in [ Audio ] of [ Media I/O ].

Step 3: Set up the date and time of the host machine in [ System settings ] of [ System ].

Getting started a recording

Start a recording from the front panel

• Select the layout/ background before getting started. Press the front panel [ ] button and select one layout/ background from the templates.
• Press the [ ]  button and the recording begins. The LED indicator of a [ ] button is red to indicate active recording.
• Press the [ ] button to pause the recording. The LED indicator of the [ ] button flashes red while the recording is paused. To resume recording, press the [ ] button or press the [ ] button. The
• preview and the output video are also suspended while the recording is paused.
• Press the [ ] button to end a recording.

Start a recording via the Online director
Entering the Online Director webpage via [System Administration] by clicking the [ ] button and opening a new tab; or log in to Online Director from the initial login page with the default username director and password director. Both ways lead to the Online director control panel for web-based users.

The Online director allows users to control recording and have a live-stream view of the output video. The control panel makes it easy to apply a layout, select the background, and control the audio recorded during the recording process.

CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Security Policy

Precautions

1. Please open the product package carefully; we commend you keep this packaging for future transport, storage or maintenance use.
2. There are no switches or adjustment buttons required for operation inside this product, so for your safety, please do not open the casing on your own, or vigorously rotate, shake, or use any other inappropriate ways to operate this product in order to avoid electrical shocks and voiding the warranty. You can contact a local dealer directly if you have any questions.
3. Heat will be generated during the use of this product; therefore there must be sufficient ventilation for the temperature of the unit to remain at a stable status. So please use the product under normal environments to prolong the usage life, and avoid installing it in the following environments.
   • Locations that are unstable or have incomplete planes
   • Locations with powerful magnetic fields
   • Locations where it is damp or may have water leakage
   • Locations that are too hot, close to heaters and air hoses, or exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time
   • Locations that are dusty
   • Locations where there are possible shocks
   • Locations close to power amplifiers
4. If you notice smoke or odor coming from the product, please quickly remove the power cable and send it to a maintenance center for processing.
5. To avoid electrical shock, the plug of the adapter should be stably and completely inserted into the power outlet and cannot be exposed; it must also have sufficient capacity to withstand the current transmission. Please do not plug the adapter into the power outlet before connecting the cable in order to avoid danger.
6. If not used for long periods of time, please unplug the power plug, and to ensure electrical safety, when unplugging the adapter, please hold the plastic part of the adapter with dry hands and then unplug the adapter. Please properly connect the cables according to the printed instructions on the installation manual and the machine to ensure optimized usage effects.

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References

• AREC l AV over IP Solutions l Media Capture, Live Streaming, and Video Recording

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