Operation Manual

Niagara 9100 Series User Guide
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Overview
Before you can use your Niagara 9100 series streaming media system, you first need to set up and
configure it. This chapter is dedicated to providing you with the details and step-by-step instructions you
need to make your installation as quick-and-easy as possible.
All you need to get started are the four following requirements:
 AC power source (100 - 240 V)
 Your audio and video source (such as a camera, video player, or other audiovisual output device)
 A streaming media server or hosting provider
 IP connection and/or Internet connection
The Niagara 9100 series are easy-to-use streaming systems that allow you to:
 Connect to a compatible browser on a dynamic host configuration protocol/domain name server (DHCP/DNS)
network.
 Configure and connect your audio and video source to the Niagara system.
 Select your output formats and streaming settings.
 Enter your streaming server information.
 Start streaming your media.
Use the web interface for setting options and controlling your Niagara system from another networked
computer, as well as options that are more advanced.
Note: Read the information in this section before connecting the system to the power source.
Media system functions
Although it has many features and capabilities, the Niagara series streaming media systems perform the
following functions:
 Accepts digital standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) SDI video and a variety of digital and analog audio
inputs depending on the configuration of your system
 Encodes the signals into digital IP video formats
 Delivers the IP audio and video content over an IP network and can save an archival copy