Arec LS-410 Media Station Streaming Valley Installation Guide

: June 21, 2024
: Arec

Table of Contents

Arec LS-410 Media Station Streaming Valley
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
FCC STATEMENT
Introduction
Specifications
Package Contents
Product Appearance
Connection
Important Security Policy
CONTACT
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Arec LS-410 Media Station Streaming Valley

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Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Ensure a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the device and your body during installation.
Connect the necessary cables to the appropriate ports on the rear panel.

Front Panel Functions

Audio Meter: Displays audio volume levels.
Layout Function Keys: Controls layout functions.
Record Function Keys: Controls recording, pausing, and stopping functions.
Front USB Ports: Used for external USB storage, firmware updates, USB peripherals, and AV input.
Power: Power on/off the device.
Indicator: Dual-color indicator for device status.
Reset Button: Long push to reset to default settings.

Rear Panel Ports

HDMI Inputs: For PC and camera input.
HDMI Loop Out: Loop through from the adjacent input port.
Audio Inputs: Balanced audio-in with Phoenix connector, Line/Mic audio inputs.
Audio Output: Line audio output.
RS-232: Connector for control over RS-232.
Ethernet Port: RJ-45 connector for WAN connection.

FAQ

Q: What file systems are supported for USB storage devices?
A: The device supports FAT32, NTFS, Ext3, Ext4, and exFAT file systems for USB storage devices.
Q: How do I reset the device to default settings?
A: Press and hold the reset button on the front panel to reset the device to its default settings.

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, under 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 under 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 the 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:

this device may not cause harmful interference and
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 complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

CB
CAUTION

The a 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-410 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-410
Dimension	401mm(L) x 167mm(W) x 54mm(H)
Weight	2250g
Power Requirement	12V/3.34A
Power Consumption (Max.)	40W (Max.)
Operating Temperature / Humidity	0ºC ~ 40ºC / 90%
Maximum normal load description	Insert 2 IP CAM to the LAN port and insert 2

video signals ( HDMI ). Using external USB flash to record the transcoded video/audio. And output the transcoded video/audio to HDMI and DP ports.

Package Contents

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

Product Appearance

Front Panel

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Rear Panel

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NO.	Name	Brief introduction
1	Audio meter	Audio volume bar
2	Layout function keys	Control the Layout functions
3	Record function keys	Control the Record, Pause, Stop functions
4	Front USB ports	1. For external USB storage device*

2. Firmware update via USB disk

3. Available for USB mouse, keyboard

4. Available for USB video/audio input (Note: Connecting a USB AV device via a USB hub is not recommended. It may cause compatibility issues.)

NOTE: Can detect and record to USB storage devices using FAT32, NTFS,

Ext3, Ext4, exFAT ﬁle systems.

Connection

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Accessing the Administrator pages
Connect the PC to the setting port of the Media Station with the 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.

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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 . If only one of the latter is connected, the system will detect and automatically switch to source of the signal. If both options are connected, set the capture priority between those.

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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 ].

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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 pops out. Enter the username and password of the camera to complete the authenticationand 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 an encoder, enter the RTSP or RTP connection URL.

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

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

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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.

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The Online director allows user to control recording and have a live stream view of the output video. The control panel makes it easy to apply layout, select 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

Please open the product package carefully; we commend you keep this packaging for future transport, storage or maintenance use.
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.
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 be exposed to direct sun light for long periods of time
- Locations that are dusty
- Locations where there are possible shocks
- Locations close to power amplifiers
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.
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.
If not used for long periods of time, please unplug the power plug, and to ensure electrical s afety, 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.