Quick Start of Encoder | HDMI Encoder

Quick Start of Encoder

Connection Diagram

  1. Power on encoder and connect it to router via ethernet cable
NOTE: At the very beginning, it's strongly recommended to follow this instructions to connect the encoder, especially for network segment issues. If it's failed to be discovered by Device Manager, please refer to Failure of Detection or Upgrading which might be helpful.

Download & Run Device Manager

Download Device Manager

Download Device Manager from the following link
  1. EncDeviceTool V1.05
NOTE: Windows Available ONLY at this moment. MAC Under Planning. For details, please refer to Device Manager.

Run Device Manager

  1. Open the file folder of EncDevice
  2. Double click "EncDeviceTool.exe" and then it will work

Configure IP via Device Manager

  1. Open the file folder of EncDevice
  2. Double click "EncDeviceTool.exe" and then it will work
  3. Click "Refresh" -->Enter username and password at the right bottom side;
  4. Select the device-->Enter Start IP & IP Gateway-->Click "Modify"

NOTE: If the encoder and your PC are not on the same network segment, even if they are connected to the same router, it may be necessary to modify the IP address to resolve connectivity issues. This adjustment is crucial to ensure that the devices can communicate effectively and to prevent potential access problems when trying to reach the encoder from Chrome or any other web browser. Here are the general steps for modifying the IP address if the devices are not on the same network segment:
  1. Identify Current IP Address: Determine the current IP address of the device and your PC. Check the IP configuration to see whether they are on the same network segment. You can do this by accessing the network settings of each device.
  2. Modify IP Address: If the devices are not on the same network segment, modify the IP address of the device to ensure it is within the same network range as your PC. This may involve assigning a new static IP address to the device that falls within the same subnet as your PC.
  3. Update Subnet Mask and Gateway: Along with modifying the IP address, ensure that the subnet mask and gateway settings are correctly configured to match the network segment of your PC. This will help establish proper communication between the devices.
Once these modifications are made and both devices are on the same network segment, attempt to access the device from Chrome. With the IP addresses aligned on the same network segment, you should have an improved chance of successfully accessing the device and resolving any prior connectivity issues. For more details, please refer to TCP/IP.

Video Tutorial of IP Configuration

  1. Go to CMD->ipconfig/all-->Check the IP of your PC like 192.168.X.7;
  2. Go to Device Managaer-->Manually enter the IP like 192.168.X.129
  3. Then go to check whether it's accessible or not now.

Access Encoder from a Browser

  1. Start a browser like IE, Chrome, Firefox (Chrome Recommended);
  2. Enter the IP address you configured above via Device Manager;
  3. Enter username (admin) and password (12345 by default);
  4. Click “Login” and the Preview page opens in your browser


NOTE: If you encounter issues accessing an encoder from the Chrome, particularly if you receive an error message stating that the page cannot be reached, it could point to a potential network segment issue. This issue is typically related to the configuration of IP addresses and network settings.

To resolve this issue, it may be necessary to configure the IP address to ensure that both your PC and the encoder are on the same network segment. This involves configuring the IP settings to ensure that both devices are within the same IP address range and subnet. Here are the general steps to address the network segment issue by configuring the IP address:
Ensure that your PC and the encoder are connected to the same network.
  1. Access the network settings on your PC and the encoder to configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings. This typically involves accessing the network adapter properties in the device settings.
  2. Set the IP address of both devices to be within the same network segment. For example, if the PC has an IP address of 192.168.1.2, the encoder should also have an IP address in the same range, such as 192.168.1.X (where X is a unique value not already assigned to another device on the network).
  3. Ensure that the subnet mask settings are identical for both devices.
Configuring the IP addresses to be within the same network segment can help resolve connectivity issues and enable successful access to the encoder from the Chrome.

Configure Video Parameters

  1. Go to Setting-->Video/Audio-->Video 
  2. Key Interval(GOP) set as 10(Reference Value) 
  3. Bitrate set as 500(Reference Value)

Configure RTMP URL

  1. Go to Setting-->Network-->RTMP-->Check the checkbox of Enable
  2. Enter Push URL: copy Stream URL and Stream Key from YouTube Studio into column of Push URL below

Check YouTube Studio

Go back to YouTube Studio after setting RTMP PUSH URL. After setting the RTMP PUSH URL for live streaming to YouTube, you can check if the stream is live in YouTube Studio. If the stream appears to have failed, consider the following steps for troubleshooting:
  1. Check DNS Settings: Ensure that the DNS settings for your network and the streaming device are configured correctly. The Domain Name System (DNS) translates domain names to IP addresses, so if there are issues with DNS resolution, it can affect the ability to reach the streaming server.
  2. Verify HDMI Signal: Confirm that the HDMI signal from the video source (e.g., a camera or encoder) is detected and properly configured for streaming. Issues with the HDMI signal can affect the quality and availability of the video stream.
  3. Enable AAC: Ensure that the AAC audio encoding is enabled by default. Enabling AAC as the audio codec by default is important for ensuring compatibility with YouTube's streaming platform and requirements because YouTube's streaming requirements include the use of AAC as the audio codec for live video streaming.
  4. Adjust Bitrate: If the uploading bandwidth is insufficient for the selected bitrate, consider reducing the bitrate to a lower level (e.g. 500) that matches the available bandwidth. Lowering the bitrate can help ensure a stable and consistent stream, especially if the network conditions are limiting the available bandwidth.
After performing these checks and adjustments, you can attempt to go back to YouTube Studio and verify if the live stream is successful. It's important to review the settings and configurations to ensure that all components are optimized for live streaming to YouTube.

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