Oton Geek N8 User Manual Download Page 5

Page: 5 / 25

Table of Content

...................................................................................................................................................................

Warnings and Precautions

..........................................................................................................................................

Warranty Terms

.............................................................................................................................................................

Standard Warranty

...............................................................................................................................................

What Is Not Covered

............................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................

Table of Content

...........................................................................................................................................................

Overview

........................................................................................................................................................................

Control Surface

.....................................................................................................................................................

Rear Panel

..............................................................................................................................................................

Key Features

..................................................................................................................................................................

Technical Specification

...............................................................................................................................................

Getting Started

............................................................................................................................................................

Using Multi-view

.................................................................................................................................................

Connecting NDI|HX Sources

..............................................................................................................................

Connecting HDMI Sources

................................................................................................................................

Importing Local Media

........................................................................................................................................

Importing RTSP/RTMP Video

............................................................................................................................

Removing Channel Video

..................................................................................................................................

Tally Indication

....................................................................................................................................................

Connection Diagram

..........................................................................................................................................

Switching Your Production

.......................................................................................................................................

Using Transition Effects

....................................................................................................................................

Using PinP

............................................................................................................................................................

Adding Logo

.........................................................................................................................................................

Adding Titles

........................................................................................................................................................

On-Board PTZ Camera Control

................................................................................................................................

Controlling Audio

........................................................................................................................................................

Audio Mixing

........................................................................................................................................................

Adjust Volume

.....................................................................................................................................................

Audio Sync

..........................................................................................................................................................

Live Streaming via Ethernet

.....................................................................................................................................

Video Recording and Playback

................................................................................................................................

System Settings

.........................................................................................................................................................

Summary of Contents for Geek N8

Page 1: ...1 User Manual 8CH Touch Screen NDI Switcher With Built in Camera Control Model Oton Geek N8 ...

Page 2: ...ld not be placed in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 7 This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter If you are not sure of the type of power available consult our local dealer or your local power company 8 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this unit where the power cord w...

Page 3: ...one year for limited parts and labor from the date of purchase The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at the time of any request for repair under warranty The product warranty period beings on the purchase date If the purchase date is unknown the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from Oton office Warranty only valid in the co...

Page 4: ...mponents will not be covered by warranty Any shipment damages claims MUST be made with the carrier Unauthorized repairs to the product will void the warranty Manufacturer reserves the right to refuse to service any product which has been altered modified or repaired by any non authorized personnel Register for 2 year Warranty Visit https otontechnology com warranty or scan below QR code to registe...

Page 5: ...g Multi view 10 Connecting NDI HX Sources 11 Connecting HDMI Sources 12 Importing Local Media 12 Importing RTSP RTMP Video 12 Removing Channel Video 14 Tally Indication 14 Connection Diagram 15 Switching Your Production 16 Using Transition Effects 16 Using PinP 16 Adding Logo 17 Adding Titles 18 On Board PTZ Camera Control 19 Controlling Audio 21 Audio Mixing 21 Adjust Volume 22 Audio Sync 22 Live...

Page 6: ...Control Surface Geek N8 s control surface features a traditional video mixer s program and preview row configuration with CUT and AUTO buttons It also features audio volume control and camera control including 4D Joystick PTZ control focus exposure iris gain and white balance control for up to 8 cameras Plus it support recording live streaming control as well Rear Panel The rear panel provides con...

Page 7: ...pair R L audio in 1 pair R L audio 1x3 5mm audio out for audio monitoring Individual audio channel control on volume audio mixing on off AFV including analog audio Support audio delay for program video between 0 500ms Multi stream to 2 service platforms at the same time via RTMP protocol Record program video to USB drive directly Support live playback of recorded videos Support digital clock for t...

Page 8: ...HD Video Sampling 4 2 2 YUV Color Accuracy 10 bit Color Space Rec 709 Computer HDMI In 1280x720p 50 59 94 60 1920x1080p 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 USB Video Format MP4 USB Still Format PNG JPG Online Video Protocol RTSP NDI HX Onvif HLS FLV Online Video Address Preset 8 Audio Standard Audio Mixing 8 Channel in total Analog Audio In Unbalanced stereo audio Audio Control Volume audio on off AFV gain PG...

Page 9: ...FS exFAT Camera Control Controlling Camera 8 Max Port Ethernet Protocol NDI HX VISCA Pan Tilt 4D Joystick up down left right Zoom Tele Wide Focus Auto Manual Exposure Auto Manual Iris Manual White Balance Auto Manual Gain Red Gain Blue Gain White Balance Manual Camera Location Preset 9 Power Requirement Voltage 12V Current 3A Power Consumption 36W Max Environment Working Temperature 20 40 4 F 104 ...

Page 10: ... to the 6 35mm or R L audio inputs Connect amplifier to the R L audio out or headphone to the 3 5mm port on the left upper corner of Panel for audio monitoring Connect mouse and keyboard to USB2 0 3 0 port of N8 if you want to use mouse and keyboard control Turn on the power rocker switch at the rear of N8 At this point the LED display will illuminate If this does not happen check your connections...

Page 11: ...sources to the LAN port of network switch using Ethernet cable Connect the network switch to LAN port at the rear of Geek N8 using Ethernet cable Press or click the of input channel section on multi view to see a list of available sources If N8 doesn t detect NDI sources automatically you can click search NDI Video on the upper right corner NDI HX sources are grouped under NDI Video heading click ...

Page 12: ...hics in your USB drive Plug in USB drive to the USB2 0 3 0 port at the rear of N8 Press or click the of input channel section on multi view to select videos USB local media are grouped under Local File heading click Add MP4 file to see available MP4 videos in your USB Drive Note Supported USB format FAT32 NTSF EXFAT Supported video format MP4 Max Character Length of file name 14 letters Importing ...

Page 13: ...pen NetStream ini configuration file in notebook 2 Copy your RTMP or RTSP video address to the notebook and save it You are allowed to save 8 sets 16 address in the notebook 3 Save NetStream ini to your USB drive and plug in the USB to USB2 0 3 0 port of N8 4 Click Import Video you will see a popup message as below image click Confirm to import address from USB drive ...

Page 14: ...e av0 Removing Channel Video When you add video signal to each channel there will be a X on the upper right corner simply press or click X to remove video Note You can t remove the video when it s on air Tally Indication Tally light support allows you to connect external tally light and similar devices These typically provides a red LED for the video input that is currently selected on Geek N8 s P...

Page 15: ...ED 4 5 Program 5 Open Circuit Output LED 5 6 Program 6 Open Circuit Output LED 6 7 Program 7 Open Circuit Output LED 7 8 Program 8 Open Circuit Output LED 8 9 GND Ground Ground Engineer note To prevent damage to internal components when making connections to the tally light jacks care should be taken that connection to Pins designated GND are always at ground potential Connection Diagram ...

Page 16: ... all selected video layers title PinP and video source AUTO This executes the transition assigned to the selected video layer Pressing the AUTO button during transition execution allows you to stop operation Press it once again to complete the operation To perform a switching Simply press PGM 1 8 button for direct switching or Press PVW1 8 button along with CUT for direct switching or Press PVW1 8...

Page 17: ...button to load PIP on air Note You can change the video signals for P1 P2 window by pressing PGM number button as well but please note when you press PGM button the video that is currently on air will also be switched during your PinP configuration process Adding Logo Geek N8 allows you to preset 4 brand logos from USB drive and be up and running in seconds Dragging the logo for re position You ca...

Page 18: ...les Geek N8 integrates 4 title template contributing to the ultimate program output To add titles 1 Click the Gear icon on the upper right corner of Dashboard then click image icon 2 Click add subtitle and edit your subtitles with the built in keyboard or external keyboard If you want rolling subtitles then click the rolling check box on the upper right corner 3 Click Confirm after your edition Dr...

Page 19: ...etwork AUTO Button This lights in red when automatic adjustment of the focus is enabled One Push Button This lights in red when one push focus of the camera lens is enabled Focus Dial This manually adjusts the focus of the camera lens Turn the dial clockwise to move the focus farther away and counterclockwise to move it nearer Speed Dial This manually adjusts the speed of focus of the camera lens ...

Page 20: ...intensity and counterclockwise to reduce intensity B Gain Dial This manually adjusts the intensity of blue color Turn the dial clockwise to add intensity and counterclockwise to reduce WB Mode Button This lights in orange when automatic white balance is enabled 4D Joystick This controls the function of PTZ of each camera Turn left or right for Pan control turn up and down for tilt control Turn the...

Page 21: ...l with NDI though If you d like to use all these controls please connect your cameras with N8 with RTSP protocol Controlling Audio When setting up your production or during your broadcast you will likely want to control audio levels if the sound is too quiet or too loud Push up and down the audio controller will increase or decrease the audio level for the respective source Or you may likely to ha...

Page 22: ...e of external audio from R L port MIC2 Volume Slider This adjusts the volume of external audio from 6 35mm port AUX Volume Slider This adjusts the volume of local video VOL Volume Slider This adjusts the volume of Program audio Audio Sync When video and audio sync is critical and the two sources are not aligned a production can go to shambles quickly Even a few milliseconds off can distract a view...

Page 23: ...gear icon on the dashboard and click Live Address Setting 2 Use the built in keyboard to input your stream URL for RTMP1 and RTMP2 and click Save 3 Click Enable check box if you d like to activate either address 4 If you d like to configure the streaming parameters like resolution bit rate please click Live Parameters Setting for configuration High Bitrate RTMP1 Address Low Bitrate RTMP2 Address ...

Page 24: ...rd and click Live Address Setting 4 Click Import and select the RTMP addresses by clicking Address 1 6 Video Recording and Playback Geek N8 lets you record your live stream video to USB drive via USB2 0 3 0 port Simply plug in an USB disk or hard drive to the USB port and press RECORD button and you are now recording your broadcast to stop recording simply press RECORD button again You can start o...

Page 25: ... larger than 1GB it will stop recording when the capacity is less than 200MB 3 Recording video format MP4 4 Recording resolution and bitrate are the same with what you live on air if you enable multi stream then you will get 2 clips high bitrate version low bitrate version for each recording System Settings ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for Geek N8

Reviews:

Related manuals for Geek N8

Brands by name

Popular brands

Oton Geek N8, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for Geek N8

Reviews:

Related manuals for Geek N8

Brands by name

Popular brands