Set Up Your Spiideo Encoder
Follow these steps to physically install and connect your encoder/s for external source integration.
On the Spiideo Encoder, you'll be using:
Ethernet Port: Used for connecting the device to a network (LAN) for data transmission or internet access.
3G-SDI Input: A professional-grade video interface used to plug in cameras or other video sources via a coaxial cable.
DC 12V Port: This is where you connect the power adapter to provide electricity to the encoder.
Step 1: Planning Your Location
Identify a central location to house your encoder/s. The ideal spot is determined by your broadcast infrastructure, as it must be within reach of the 3G-SDI output signals from your source/s.
Site Requirements:
Dedicated power outlets for each encoder.
Stable Ethernet connectivity.
The Spiideo encoder must be installed in a controlled environment protected from direct exposure to rain, snow, or extreme dust.
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C
Survival Temperature: -40°C to +80°C (Non-operational)
Relative Humidity: Up to 85% RH, non-condensing
Step 2: Connecting Data and Video
Once your encoders are positioned, establish your network and video feeds.
Ethernet Connection: Connect a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable to the encoder. Ensure your network provides at least 15 Mbps of dedicated upload bandwidth per encoder.
SDI Video Input: Connect your 3G-SDI cable to the encoder input.
Fixed Mapping: Each encoder is hard-coded to a specific scene and camera angle. It cannot be swapped between different venues or angles once configured.
Angle Matching: If you are using 2–4 encoders for a single scene, ensure you plug the correct camera feed (e.g., "High Center") into the encoder assigned to that specific ingestion angle in the Spiideo UI.
Step 3: Powering On
Connect the 3G-SDI signal first, then connect the power. If the encoder is powered on before the SDI signal is present, you may need to power cycle the unit (unplug and replug) to successfully "handshake" with the video source.
Once you've completed the setup, it should look similar to this.
Step 4: Locating your External Source in Spiideo Replay
Because your encoder is pre-configured for your specific scene before shipping, no manual setup is required. Simply plug in your external source and start recording, and the feed will automatically integrate with your Spiideo system.
Select your scene and scroll down to view its attached external sources.
Understand the LED Codes on your Spiideo Encoder
Three front-facing LEDs on the Spiideo Encoder display the device's status and important system alerts.
There are three LED lights to keep an eye on:
Power
Solid blue: The device is powered on.
Solid red: The device is receiving power, but the power supply is not in the correct state. Unplug the power for 5 seconds.
Source
Solid blue: A supported video resolution is detected (the LED will remain solid blue if the content is HDCP protected, though such content will not be encoded or streamed.)
Solid red: A source with an unsupported resolution is connected.
Stream
Solid blue: An output is turned on and encoding to the configured destination.
Flashing blue: An output is attempting to connect to the configured destination.
Solid red: An output is enabled but not encoding to the configured destination. The cause is either a connection issue or that the video source is not valid/connected.
Flashing red: An output tried to connect to a destination but was unable to.
Set Up Your Third-Party Encoder and External Source
Once you've confirmed that your encoder/s and external source/s meet the requirements, you need to ensure they are correctly configured to ensure that footage reaches Spiideo.
Start by logging into Spiideo Replay and granting recording access to your Spiideo Scene.
Add an External Source to Spiideo Replay
Before you add your external source, please ensure that:
You are an admin on the account.
The scene is owned by the account.
To add an external source:
Click on the scene you want to add the camera to.
Click '+ Add external source.'
Click 'Add'.
Once the external camera is added, you'll see it listed under 'Source'.
Configure your SRT Address
Once you have added the external source in Spiideo, you will receive the configuration details required to point your encoder’s SRT stream to Spiideo. These details need to be entered into your streaming encoder software. There isn't a default software as it depends on the encoder that you are using.
To retrieve this information:
Click '︙' next to the external sources' name.
Click 'Settings'.
The details you can find in Spiideo are:
Server: The server specifies the destination for the SRT stream. It is typically a public IP address or a DNS-resolvable hostname where the receiver is actively listening.
SRT URL: The SRT URL is a dynamic configuration string (e.g.,
srt://<host>:<port>?streamid=<id>) that bundles the network address with specific handshake parameters, such as the Stream ID, to ensure a secure and reliable point-to-point connection across varying network conditions.RTMP URL: The RTMP URL is a variable connection string (e.g.,
rtmp://<host>/<app>/<stream-key>) that identifies the target server and application path, using a unique stream key to authenticate and route the video data to a specific destination.
If you need a port or stream ID, you'll be able to locate these in the SRT/RTMP URLs.
Once you've entered the required information into your encoder software, it could look something similar to the above.