LS-200
Media Station
2 Video Sources Mixing, Switching, Recording and Live Streaming
Supports Automated and Scheduled Recording/Streaming
Fully Integrated with Kaltura, Panopto and Opencast Video
Management Systems
Main Features
Capture Up to 2 Video Sources at the Same Time Adding Titles & Graphics to Your Video
Via HDMI, VGA, RJ-45 interfaces or streaming inputs, AREC With LS-200, users can easily switch and mix between
LS-200 supports up to 2 Full HD 1080p video sources sources, add or remove logos, backgrounds, overlay
capturing, mixing, switching, recording and live streaming. graphics, and subtitles to create their own custom and
Users can choose 1 mixed video plus 2 individual videos professional lecture video.
recording for flexible use. LS-200 can mix audio via HDMI,
3.5mm stereo audio jacks and balanced input with a 6-pin
Video
Phoenix connector.
Mixed Recording Original Sources
Overlay/ Subtitle
+
AREC Action!
Layout
Background
Broadcast Your Mixed Video ARECloud: Your Remote Control Center
LS-200 can stream mixed video to up to 2 platforms simul- With ARECloud, a free cloud service, administrators can
taneously, such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and other live easily monitor and control multiple AREC Media Stations in
broadcasting websites. your campus or enterprise, including changing the record-
ing themes or starting recording.
Twitch
YouTube
Facebook
Versatile Control Options and Remote Management Tools
LS-200 comes with numerous control options, including AREC Online Director web page (Chrome, Edge, IE), software-based
Online Director application (Windows, Mac OS), Interactive Graphical User Interface (GUI), and Mini Controller web interface
for mobile devices. Control buttons on the front of LS-200 are also provided. LS-200 is also fully compatible with free to use
AREC software and cloud service for remote management, such as Station Manager and ARECloud.
On-screen GUI & USB Interface* Web/ SW-based Online Director Mini Controller from
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*The on-screen GUI supports mouse device control through USB connection.
AREC Video Manager: Videos with Just One Click Recording and Backup
With the built-in Video Manager, administrators or teachers LS-200 is integrated with Panopto, Kaltura, and Opencast
can manage videos stored in the local LS-200 Media Station platforms*. With internal 1TB hard drive, LS-200 can save
remotely. They can download, upload or delete video files, hundreds of hours recording videos. It supports automatic
and edit video metadata. With available APIs, all of the backup and upload of recordings after their completion to
metadata, thumbnail and video content can be delivered AREC MediaCenter, FTP and SFTP servers, and NAS can be
seamlessly for integration. used for storage.
SATA 1TB HDD FTP/ SFTP Backup
* Users will need to have a valid account on Opencast, Panopto, or Kaltura
to use these platforms together with LS-200.
Product Interface
Front View Background Overlay Record Stop Power USB Storage
Layout Display Pause
Back View Etherent Port for Configuration
Video-In Video-In Video-Out Audio-In
Power VGA / HDMI VGA / HDMI VGA / HDMI 6-pin Phoenix Etherent Port RS-232 Reset
Audio-In USB Port Network Camera
Audio-Out Inputs
On-Screen Graphical User Interface
1 Overlay Images
2 Recording Layouts
3 Background
4 Custom Theme
5 Timer
6 Start / Stop Streaming
7 Start / Stop Recording
8 Snapshot
9 Playback Video
10 Setting
11 Camera Control
12 LS-200 IP Address
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 13 Audio Volumn Bar
14 Display Switch
* The on-screen GUI supports mouse device control through USB connection.
Specifications
Model Name AREC LS-200 Media Station Recording
Video Inputs Mixed mode, 1 Mixed + 2 individual original
Recording Modes
HDMI: 2 channels/ VGA: 2 channels sources
RJ-45: 4 channels (supports Full HD network Yes, supports iCalendar format (.ics file) for
camera/ IP streaming) Scheduled Recording automatic recording/streaming, such as google
Video-in Interface
Note: Compatible with DVI and Component calendar
signals via using DVI to HDMI or Component Multiple default and user-defined layouts,
to VGA adaptor cable Recording Layouts including full screen/ picture-in-picture/
Maximum 2 channels synchronized recording picture-by-picture/ multi-channel split screen
Max. Video-In channels HDMI/VGA: up to 2 channels Bookmark Automatic and manual bookmark insertion
Full HD network camera: up to 2 channels Background Images Multiple default and user-uploaded images
HDMI: 480i~1080p60 On-Screen Overlay
Multiple default and user-uploaded images
Resolution Range VGA: 480i~1080p60 Images
RTP/ RTMP/ RTSP, Max.: 1080p30 Text can be added manually via the built-in web
Subtitle
interface
3.5mm Stereo Mic in: 1 channel;
3.5mm Stereo Line in: 1 channel; Custom Themes Multiple themes can be created and adjusted
Audio-in Channels HDMI: 2 channels Live Broadcasting
Balanced audio-in with a 6-pin Phoenix Live Broadcast to CDN Yes, support RTMP (RTMPS) protocol. Stream
connector or Stream Server up to 2 platforms simultaneously
Video Processing Video Information Editing
Compression H.264 / AVC Post Video Info Editing Yes, through Video Manager web page
Frame Rate Max. 30fps Video info can be added automatically before
Bit Rate 300Kbps~8Mbps Video Info Adding the video is recorded. Manual input is available
Resolution Max. 1080p (640x360 ~ 1920x1080) before and after the recording finishes
Audio Processing Controls of LS-200 and Network Cameras
Compression AAC-LC Touch Interface Touch control is supported via USB connection
Bit Rate 80Kbps~320Kbps Mouse Device and
Through USB interface connection
Video / Audio Outputs Numeric Keypad
1x HDMI display port Yes, through AREC Online Director (web-based
1x VGA display port Video Switcher or desktop applications) or on-screen GUI for
(1 output option from loop-through, inputs manual controls
Video Outputs monitoring and multi-source display) Through mobile web browser and wireless
Mini Controller
2x H.264/AVC digital video over Ethernet connection for manual controls
Note: on-screen GUI is selectable between HDMI External Control Yes, supports RS-232 port and TCP protocol
and VGA display port Control Button Yes, at the front of the media station
3.5mm Stereo Line out: 1 channel; Video Manager Platform Yes, through built-in web interface
Audio Outputs
HDMI: 1 channel Available via ARECloud (upgrading firmware to
Group Management
Max. Output Resolution HDMI/ VGA: 1080p60 v2.11 version or above)
Streaming VISCA/ PELCO-D / PELCO-P/ VISCA over IP/
Camera Control
Streaming Delay 1 sec. ONVIF Profile S
Compatible Streaming General Information
RTSP, RTP, RTMP
Input Protocols Operation System Embedded Linux system
RTP, RTMP (RTMPS), RTSP Power Supply 12V / 2A
Temperature / Humidity 0~40°C / 90%
Note:
Dimensions 366.4 mm(L) x 187.3mm(W) x 53.1mm(H)
1. users can choose 1 output option from RTP
Streaming Output or RTMP only Weight 2.27kg (5 lbs)
Protocols 2. RTP: MPEG2-TS over RTP unicast; MPEG2-TS SC/ TC/ English/ Russian/ Spanish/ Czech/
Language
over RTP multicast Korean/ Latvian/ German/ Estonian
[Link] (TCP/ UDP): Max 6 clients Accessories Power adapter / quick guide
RTSP streams available via public URL
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(example: pulled streams)
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Storage, Backup, and Compatibility AREC Wireless Microphone
Built-in Local Storage 1TB 2.5” SATAIII Hard Drive
Supports USB drive recording through the front
External Storage
port. NAS storage is also supported.
Locally Stored File AREC Inc. | [Link] | sales@[Link]
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Address: 3F, No. 367, Sec.2, Wenhua RD., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City 220,
Backup FTP/ SFTP Taiwan (R.O.C)
Third-Party Video TEL: +886-2-8259-5060
Compatible with Opencast, Panopto and Kaltura
Management System AREC reserves the right to modify product specifications without prior notice.
