The InfoVue 2 user interface is used to initially set up the Primary output encoder settings, the RTMP stream settings, and manage networking settings. To log in, using a modern web browser, navigate to the IP address assigned to the unit. The factory default username is admin and the password is admin. After the initial setup, it should not be required to modify these settings unless the broadcast setup changes.
For instructions on how to set up an InfoVue unit and log in to the configuration UI, please refer to the InfoVue Quick Start Guide.
NOTE: InfoVue 2 Standard systems do not support streaming video outputs, only HDMI. The Primary Stream Settings and RTMP Stream Settings tabs will not be available on InfoVue 2 Standard systems. Contact sales@telvue.com to discuss upgrade options.
Dashboard
Upon logging in, system information at a glance is displayed, including – when enabled – the Encoder Information. This will display whether the InfoVue is working properly, and if not, provide information on the nature of the fault via the Disk Space, HDMI Connection Status, InfoVue Engine Status, and Encoder Status health indexes.
Primary Stream Settings
Due to both outputs requiring the H.264 encoding used by the Primary Stream, to change the primary stream settings, both the Primary and RTMP Streams must be disabled. Use the slider on the Dashboard to disable the outputs.
Input Settings
- Screen Resolution: Screen Resolution is the resolution on the InfoVue Player. Three input resolutions to the encoder are supported.
- For 16:9 HD, it is recommended to use 1600×900 or 1280×720.
- For SD output formats please use 720×576.
- Audio Source: Audio Source selects between using the native audio from the InfoVue signage player, or using a specified external audio stream such as an Internet radio stream, or USB audio dongle.
Encoding Settings
- Presets: Offers 4 presets. Sets recommended values for H.264 and MPEG-2 for both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD). Choose “Custom” to set a custom profile. H.264 video codec is required if creating an RTMP Streaming output.
- Video Codec: Video Codec specifies what video encoding format will be used. The available options are MPEG-2 and H.264. H.264 video codec is required if creating an RTMP Streaming output.
- Output Resolution: The resolution of the encoded output stream.
- Scan Mode: The scan mode of the output stream. Different options are available based on which video codec is selected. Either mode can use Progressive scan mode. H.264 can also use Macroblock-adaptive frame-field (MBAFF), and MPEG-2 can use interlaced Top Frame First (TFF) or Bottom Frame First (BFF).
- Frame Rate: Sets the output frame rate for the encoder.
- Audio Codec: Audio Codec sets what encoding to use on the outgoing audio stream: MPEG-1 Layer 2 or AAC.
- Audio Channels: Audio Channels allows for selecting between mono and stereo audio output.
- Mux Rate(Mbps): Sets the Multiplex (MUX) rate for the outgoing stream. This is how much data is stuffed into each outgoing packet. In standard applications this should be higher than the sum of the audio and video bit rates. “Auto” setting is recommended.
- Video Bitrate(Mbps): The Video bit rate correlates to the video quality of the outgoing stream. A higher bit rate means higher quality, but also takes up greater bandwidth.
- Audio Bitrate(Kbps): The audio bit rate correlates with the audio quality of the outgoing stream.
- Use Constant Bit Rate: Checking this box causes the encoder to attempt to keep the bit rate constant, decreasing quality when the input stream gets complex, and increasing it when it is simpler.
Output Control
- Encapsulation: The encapsulation protocol used to transmit the outgoing stream.
- Destination IP: The Destination URL of the output stream. Can be a Domain Name Server (DNS) or an IP.
- Destination Port: The destination port of the output stream. Must be between 1 and 65355.
PID Control
- Program Number: A unique identifier assigned to each program listed in the Program Association Table.
- PMT: Program Map Table, tells a decoder which elementary streams (video, audio, captions, etc.) belong to a specific program and how to interpret them.
- VID: Video Packet Identifier in an MPEG Transport Stream. It is the unique stream ID assigned to the video component of a program, as defined in the Program Map Table.
- PCR: Program Clock Reference, used to synchronize the decoder’s clock with the encoder’s clock, ensuring that audio, video, and other stream components remain in sync during playback.
- AUD: Audio ID, unique stream ID assigned to the audio component of a program, as specified in the Program Map Table.
- Use CableLabs Defaults: Recommended for all users unless otherwise indicated.
- Export Settings: Exports the current configurations to a file.
- Import Settings: Imports new configurations from a file.
RTMP Stream Settings
The InfoVue 2 Pro supports a simultaneous custom RTMP output to provide a live streaming output of the InfoVue for distribution.
Due to both outputs requiring the H.264 encoding used by the Primary Stream, to change the RTMP stream settings, both the Primary and RTMP Streams must be disabled. Use the slider on the Dashboard to disable the outputs.
RTMP Stream Settings
- Username: If the receiver requires authentication, enter the username.
- Password: If the receiver requires authentication, enter the password.
- Stream URL: Type the RTMP stream URL.
- Stream Name: Type the RTMP stream name/key/ID.
Config
The Config tab gives access to these settings:
- About: Lists system details including serial number, InfoVue version, engine version, system model, capture card type, capture card version, and operating system information.
- Password: Manage the admin user password.
- Network: Shows interface details for eth0 and eth1, allowing for DHCP or static addresses. DNS configuration is also on this page.
- All RTMP and unicast traffic will be routed on eth0.
- Multicast routes will only be routed through eth1.
- Out of the box, the InfoVue 2 will have eth1 set to static IP of 192.168.0.242, and eth0 set to DHCP
- Hostname: Identifies the device on the network. It is recommended to use a unique name for each device. Changing the hostname will require a reboot for the changes to take effect.
- Host File: Contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one space.
- Time: Set the system time zone.
- OS Update: If enabled, Enables OS Update to automatically check for and install latest security updates and patches during nightly maintenance reboots.
- Reboot/Restart: Provides the options for soft resets (Restart Encoder, Restart InfoVue Application) and physical resets (Reboot Hardware, Purge Content).
TIP: If network connectivity to the UI is lost, settings also can be configured using the config user (please refer to the InfoVue Quick Start Guide, “3. Log In & Configure Networking / b. DESKTOP CONSOLE”)
Reboot/Restart
- Restart Encoder: The encoder is responsible for producing the IP output streams. Restarting the Encoder will re-initialize the streams.
- Restart InfoVue Application: Restarting the InfoVue Application will restart the graphics player engine.
- Reboot Hardware: Rebooting the Hardware will reboot the entire player hardware.
- Purge Content: Deletes the content currently pushed to the InfoVue player from the InfoVue cloud CMS.
Article Version History:
- v1.0 – February 2016
- v2.0 – June 2025
- v2.1 – July 2025
