BZBGEAR BG-SAVS H.264 SDI STREAMING ENCODER User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: BZBGEAR

Table of Contents

BZBGEAR BG-SAVS H.264 SDI STREAMING ENCODER
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Interfaces
SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATIONS GUIDE
Audio and Extension
System Settings
TECH SUPPORT
References
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BZBGEAR BG-SAVS H.264 SDI STREAMING ENCODER

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Before using this unit, please read the below warnings and precautions which provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. To assure you have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read the entire manual. This manual should be saved and kept on hand for future reference.

Warnings and Cautions

To avoid falling or damage, please do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, ortable.
Operate unit only on the specified supply voltage.
Disconnect power cord by connector only. Do not pull on cable portion.
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on power cord. A damaged cord can cause fires or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord for excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
Ensure unit is always properly grounded to prevent electrical shock hazard.
Do not operate unit in hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheres. Doing so could
result in fire, explosion, or other dangerous results.
Do not use this unit in or near water.
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit.
Handle with care to avoid shocks in transit. Shocks may cause malfunction. When you need to transport the unit, use the original packing materials, or alternate adequate packing.
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access circuitry with power applied to the unit!
Turn power off and disconnect power cord prior to removal. Internal servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Turn off the unit if an abnormality or malfunction occurs. Disconnect everything before moving the unit.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Overview

BG-SAVS is an HD audio and video encoder that encodes and compresses SDI video and audio sources into IP stream, and then transmits it to streaming media servers via network IP address to broadcast live on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Ustream Twitch, and Wowza.

Main Features

1×SDI input, 1×SDI loop out, 1×Analog audio input
Supports H.265/ H.264 stream encode protocol, up to 1080p60Hz
Dual-stream (main stream and sub stream)
RTSP, RTP, RTMPS, RTMP, HTTP, UDP, SRT, unicast and multicast
Video and audio streaming or single audio streaming
Image and text overlay
Mirror image & upside-down image
Live stream with no need for connecting a computer

Interfaces

1	LAN Port for Streaming
2	AUDIO Input
3	SDI Input
4	LED Indicator/ RESET hole (Long press 5s)
5	SDI Loopout
6	DC 12V In

SPECIFICATIONS

CONNECTIONS|
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Video| Input: SDI Type A ×1; Loop Out: SDI Type A ×1
Analog Audio| 3.5mm line in ×1
Network| RJ-45×1(100/1000Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet)
STANDARDS|

SDI In Format Support

| 1080p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98/23.976,

1080i 50/59.94/60,

720p 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98,

576i 50, 576p 50, 480p 59.94/60, 480i 59.94/60

Video Coding| H.265/ H.264
Video Bitrate| 16Kbps ~ 12MKbps
Audio Coding| ACC/ MP3/ MP2/ G711
Audio Bitrate| 24Kbps ~ 320Kbps

Encoding Resolution

| 1920×1080, 1680×1056, 1280×720, 1024×576, 960×540,

850×480, 720×576, 720×540, 720×480, 720×404,

720×400, 704×576, 640×480, 640×360

Encoding Frame Rate| 5-60fps
SYSTEMS|
Network Protocols| HTTP, RTSP, RTMP, RTP, UDP, Multicast, Unicast, SRT
Configuration

Management

| ****

Web configuration, Remote upgrade

OPERATIONS GUIDE

Network Configuration and Login
Connect the encoder to the network via a network cable. The default IP address of the encoder is 192.168.1.168. The encoder can auto obtain a new IP address when it is using DHCP on the network, Or disable DHCP and configure the encoder and computer’s network in the same network segment. The default IP address is as below.

IP Address: 192.168.1.168
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

Visit encoder’s IP address 192.168.1.168 through an Internet browser to log in the WEB page for setting up. The default Username is admin, and password is admin.

Management Web Page
The encoding settings can be set on the encoder management web page.

Language Settings
There are languages of Chinese (中文), Japanese (日本語) and English as options on the top-right corner of the encoder management web page.

Device Status
The status of MAIN STREAM and SUB STREAM can be checked on the web page. We also can have a preview on the streaming video from PREVIEW VIDEO.

Network Settings
The network can be set to dynamic IP (DHCP Enable) or static IP (DHCP Disable). The default IP information can be checked in Part 3.1.

Main Stream Settings
The main stream can be set to mirror image and upside-down image from MAIN PARAMETER tab. Configure main stream network protocol RTMP/ HTTP/ RTSP/ UNICAST/ MULTICAST/ RTP/ SRT accordingly. Please note that only one of HTTP/ RTSP/ UNICAST/ MULTICAST/ RTP can be enabled at a time

Sub Stream Settings
Configure sub stream network protocol RTMP/ HTTP/ RTSP/ UNICAST/ MULTICAST/ RTP/ SRT accordingly. Please note that only one of HTTP/ RTSP/ UNICAST/ MULTICAST/ RTP can be enabled at a time.

Audio and Extension

Audio Settings
The encoder supports audio embedding from the external analog input. The audio can be from SDI embedded audio or analog Line in audio. Audio Encode Mode can be ACC/ MP3/ MP2.

OSD Overlay
The encoder can insert logos and text to the Main Stream / Sub Stream video at the same time. The logo file should be named logo.bmp and resolution below 1920×1080 as well as less than 1MB. Text content overlay supports up to 255 characters. The size and color of the text can be set on the web page. User also can set the position and transparency of the logo and text overlay.

Color Control
User can adjust the brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation of the streaming videothrough the web page.

ONVIF Settings
Settings of ONVIF are below:

System Settings

User can set the encoder reboot after 0-200 hours for some applications.
The default password is admin. User can set new password through below web page
The firmware version information can be checked on the web page as below
Upgrade new firmware through the web page as below. Please note: DO NOT turn off the power and refresh web page when upgrading.

LIVE STREAM CONFIGURATION

Configure the encoder to live stream on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Periscope, etc. The following is an example to show how to configure the encoder to live stream on YouTube.
Step 1. Set the main parameters of Stream Protocol to the H.264 mode, and other options are recommended to be the default configuration. On some occasions, they can be adjusted according to the actual situation. For example, if the network speed is slow, the Bitrate Control can be switched from CBR to VBR and adjust the Bitrate from 16 to12000.
Step 2. Setting the RTMP options as follows
Step 3. Enter the stream URL and stream key in the RTMP URL, and connect them with ”/”.
For example, the stream URL is “rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2”. The Stream key is “acbsddjfheruifghi”.

Then the RTMP URL will be “Stream URL” + “/” + “Stream Key”: “rtmp://a.rtmp.youtube.com/live2/acbsddjfheruifghi”. See below image.

Step 4. Click “Apply” to live stream on YouTube

TECH SUPPORT

Before contacting tech support, we may have answered your question already! Visit our BZBGEAR support page at bzbgear.com/support for valuable information on our products. Here you will find our Knowledge Base (bzbgear.com/knowledge- base) consisting of tutorials, quick start guides, and step-by-step troubleshooting instructions. Also visit ou YouTube channel BZB TV at youtube.com/c/BZBTVchannel for help setting up, connecting, and other how-to videos regarding our products. If you still need answers, please call 1.888.499.9906, email support@bzbgear.com, or chat at bzbgear.com

WARRANTY

BZBGEAR Pro AV products and Cameras come with a three-year warranty. An extended two-year warranty is available for our Cameras upon registration for a total of five years.

For an extended two-year warranty on our Cameras, follow these steps:

Register your Camera within 90 days of purchase by visiting bzbgear.com/warranty.
Complete the registration form. Provide all necessary proof of purchase details, including serial number and a copy of your sales receipt. For complete warranty information, please visit bzbgear.com/warranty or scan the QR code below.

MISSION STATEMENT

BZBGEAR manifests from the competitive nature of the audiovisual and live streaming industry to innovate while keeping the customer in mind. AV solutions can cost a pretty penny, and new technology only adds to it. We believe everyone deserves to see, hear, and feel the advancements made in today’s AV world without having to break the bank. BZBGEAR is your answer for applications requiring the latest pro AV and live streaming solutions. You’ll notice comparably lower prices with BZBGEAR while the performance and quality are on par with the top brands in the industry. Our team offers system design consultation and expert tech support seven days a week for all BZBGEAR products. Our unparalleled support is our way of showing we care for every one of our customers. Whether you’re an integrator, home theater enthusiast, or a do-it-yourselfer, BZBGEAR offers solutions allowing you to focus on your project and not your budget.