Live Streaming

VBOX Video Software

1. Open VBOX Video Setup Software, this can be downloaded from here.
2. If required, create or upload a scene.
3. Press the Settings button at the top left of the screen.
4. Click on the HDMI Output tab and use the dropdown menu at the bottom of the screen to choose to output from Camera 1 (without graphics), Camera 2 (without graphics) or Camera 1 and 2 (with graphics).

5. If you would like audio included within the HDMI output, select Enable Audio.
   Note: Only available if Camera 1 and 2 (with graphics) are selected.

6. Save the scene to an SD card or USB stick using the Save to SD button on the Top panel.
7. Power up the VBOX Video HD2 unit with cameras connected.
8. Load the SD card or USB stick into the front panel - the OK LED will flash green fast as the scene is loaded.
9. The HD2 will double beep when the upgrade is complete - the OK LED will change to solid green.

VBOX Video App

1. Power up the VBOX Video HD2 unit with cameras connected.
2. Ensure the phone is connected to the unit via Wi-Fi.
3. Open the VBOX Video App and press the Settings button at the top left of the screen.
4. Click on the HDMI option and choose to output from Camera 1 (without graphics), Camera 2 (without graphics) or Camera 1 and 2 (with graphics).
5. If required, Enable Audio.
6. The settings will be written to the unit.

Creating a Solo Web Portal Account

If you haven't previously registered for a Solo Web Portal Account, you will need to sign up following the instructions below:

1. Open a web browser on a computer or mobile phone and go to https://solo.liveu.tv/login.
2. Click on New User?.
3. Fill in the details.
4. Read the Terms and Conditions and tick the box if agreed to.
5. Click on Submit.
6. An email will be sent asking you to verify your account.

Note: One Solo Web Portal Account can have up to five LiveU Solo HDMI encoders registered to it.

Registering LiveU Solo HDMI

Once you have a LiveU Web Portal Account, it is then necessary for you to register the LiveU Solo HDMI unit following the instructions below: Ensure the USB modems are connected to LiveU Solo HDMI as above. Press and hold the Power button on the front of the unit for 5 seconds to turn the unit on (it may take approximately 90 seconds to fully boot up). Open a web browser on a computer or mobile phone and log into your Web Portal Account at https://solo.liveu.tv/login. Click on the ADD SOLO link on the left of the landing page to add a new Solo unit to your account. On the popup page, add your contact details along with the serial number of the LiveU Solo HDMI unit and click Next. If you are unsure of the serial number, you can use the joystick on the front panel to display the serial number on the screen. Press the right arrow to go into the menu, then the down arrow to select Unit Info. Your LiveU Solo HDMI will now be registered on your account.

Note: LiveU Solo HDMI can only be registered to one account.

Once registered, the LiveU Solo HDMI unit will be displayed at the top of the Solo Web Portal along with status information, such as whether the unit is online (turned on with an active connection) and the remaining battery. It is possible to change the name of the unit by pressing the cog icon above the image of the unit.
 

Once online, it is also possible to review and configure the connections to the unit by clicking on the Connections button. The USB dongle connections shouldn't require any additional configuration, as once they inserted, the unit will automatically dial and connect the dongles. However, you can configure an Ethernet or WiFi connection here if you wish.
 

Note: You cannot connect to a WiFi network that has a landing page.

LRT™ Subscription

LiveU Solo HDMI can incorporate LiveU’s patented video protocol LRT™ (LiveU Reliable Transport), a unique video transmission method. It deploys smart algorithms like adaptive bit rate adjustment and automated error correction to deliver rock-solid live streams with superior video quality. When the encoder is switched on, by default it will try to connect to the internet via the strongest connection method available. However, if LRT™ is enabled from within the LRT tile on the Solo Web Portal, the encoder will combine the bandwidths of up to four internet sources (2 x cellular networks, 1 x WiFi, 1 x Ethernet) to create a single, strong upstream line. By transmitting the video data over multiple connections, LiveU Solo ensures reliable live streaming even if one network degrades or drops out completely. LRT™ is not included as standard, it is an additional subscription cost, with Monthly and Yearly subscription options. If you do not have an LRT™ subscription and attempt to turn the feature on, you will be directed to the subscription area. Please note, LRT subscriptions take up to 1 hour to activate.

Once LRT™ has been activated, you then need to make sure that the correct Zone is selected, this will ensure the correct bonding cloud server is used for your location, reducing any potential latency. For example, customers within the UK, should use the EU_Ireland server.

Low Delay Mode

If LRT™ has been enabled, a Low Delay Mode is available which reduces the delay to the cloud bonding service. This is particularly suitable for content that is time sensitive, such as motor racing. However, multiple bonding connections should be used with this setting to ensure that the video packets get correctly delivered to the cloud. Please refer to the Solo Knowledgebase for more information on delay times.
 

Note: The total delay is dependent on the incorporated streaming service delay, consult the streaming service literature for information.

Streaming Destination

Once you have registered the LiveU Solo HDMI unit, it is then necessary for you to set up a streaming destination for live video. With the Solo Web Portal open click on Select New Destination from within the Destination tile.
 

The next screen displayed is split into two sections:

• One-Touch Streaming
• Streaming Destinations
   

For help on specific destinations, please refer to the Solo Knowledgebase. When you have all the information in place, select Save Destination.

One-Touch Streaming LiveU has integration using APIs with the most common live-streaming platforms within the portal. The APIs make it seem like you are going live and setting up the stream in the same way as the streaming platform. While each one-touch destination may behave somewhat uniquely, each one is similar in that there is some integration between that destination and the LiveU Solo Web Portal.   In many cases, you need only log into the destination in question (for example Youtube) through the LiveU Solo Web Portal and then follow the guided steps to create a new live video post. The stream key is copied automatically, you don't need to log in to it at the YouTube end. everything can be done from within the LiveU Solo Web Portal. In other cases, you may need to navigate to the destination’s web user interface and find a token or key you paste into LiveU Solo to link your Solo account to the destination site.

Streaming Destinations Other destinations require a few additional steps to configure - copying and pasting in information such as the ingress URL and the stream key (sometimes called stream name). For each of these types, find this information on the destination service web page, and copy it to the LiveU Solo Web Portal.  If you would like to stream to a platform that isn't listed, you can select the RTMP option and configure the settings. RTMP is the protocol used by live streaming platforms, meaning it can all be sent manually rather than using the API in the portal.