General Notes

Important information before installing

• An active network connection is mandatory and has to be configured and activated before the Just Live Lite NDI application can be started.

• All ToolsOnAir applications for macOS are provided as Apple-compliant disk images (.DMG format). To open the disk image, the Security settings of macOS may need to be adjusted.

1. Open the System Settings application.

2. Go to “Privacy & Security”.

3. Scroll down until you see the “Security” section.

4. Verify that the “App Store & Known Developers” option is selected.

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Downloading the Just Live Lite NDI application and preparing your playout system

The latest version of the Just Live Lite NDI application is freely available for Download via the dedicated solution page.

• Extract the downloaded ZIP archive and open the disk image. The Just Live Lite NDI installation disk image (.dmg) will appear on your screen as shown below:

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Installation of the Just Live Lite NDI/Composition Builder applications

1. Drag the Just Live Lite NDI application from the disk image to the Applications folder.

2. Drag the Composition Builder application from the disk image to the Applications folder, if you are planning to create your own real-time graphics templates or adapt the provided samples.

3. Once done with the installation, eject the disk image by dragging it over the “Bin” symbol or by using the shortcut “Command-E”.

4. Finally, open a Finder window and navigate to the Applications folder.

5. Add (“Drag & Drop”) the Just Live Lite NDI (and Composition Builder if installed) application(s) to your macOS Dock for faster access.

Installation of the Apple Pro Video Formats

• Please download and install the Apple Pro Video Formats Codecs from Apple’s website, as they provide support for the listed codecs (see screenshot below) and ensure compatibility with professional video playout workflows.
  
  

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If this has already been done, no further action is needed. For your reference, the Apple Pro Video Formats codecs can be found at: “/Library/Video/Professional Video Workflow Plug-Ins”.

IMPORTANT: Allow “Local Network” access in macOS Sequoia (15.x.x) or higher

The new Local Network Security feature in macOS Sequoia (15.x.x) enhances privacy and control by allowing users to manage which apps can access their local network.

This feature addresses concerns over unmonitored network access, providing an extra layer of security by ensuring that only trusted applications have access to local network resources, such as printers, file-sharing devices, and other computers.

In macOS Sequoia, users are prompted when an application attempts to access the local network for the first time, enabling them to allow or deny access (“System Settings → Privacy & Security → Local Network”).

When running the Just Live Lite NDI application for the first time on macOS Sequoia, you will be asked to allow it to discover and connect to devices or other applications on your network. Please click on the “Allow” button to proceed with the setup below.

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First Run Setup

• Start the Just Live Lite NDI applications, review/agree the related End User License Agreement (EULA) and click “Accept”.

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Open End User License Agreement (EULA)

• Please read the “Important Notes / Getting Started” document, then click on the “Download” button to install the Composition Builder application, if it is not already installed. The free Composition Builder application allows you to create your own real-time graphics templates or adapt the provided samples.

• Click “Next” to proceed with the Template Package installation. Then, click “Install” to automatically install a selection of real-time graphics templates, which will later be available in the “Graphics” tab of the Library.

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Open Template Package Installation

• The Just Live Lite NDI Channel Wizard panel opens.

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• First enter the name of your Channel into the name field.

• Next, select the format you would like to use for playout (e.g., 1080p29.97 8 Bit).

• Change the Repository Folders if desired. The default Repositories are:

  • Video files: ”/Users/yourUserName/Library/Containers/Just Live Lite/Data/Videos”

  • Graphic files: ”/Users/yourUserName/Library/Containers/Just Live Lite/Data/Pictures”

  • Audio files: ”/Users/yourUserName/Library/Containers/Just Live Lite/Data/Music”

  • Playlist files: ”/Users/yourUserName/Library/Containers/Just Live Lite/Data/Documents/Playlists”

• Selecting the “Include Simple FX layer with station and live bugs” checkbox automatically loads two predefined TOA sample still images as the Channel Station ID Bug and Live Input Bug. This feature can also be enabled or disabled after the initial setup, and the still images can be replaced at any time after installation.

• Click the on the “Next” button to complete the initial setup.

• Congratulations! You have successfully configured your Just Live Lite NDI channel. To complete the process, click on the “Start” button. The Just Live Lite NDI user interface should then appear as shown in the image below.

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Verify that your Channel is operational

It may take a few seconds for the Channel to start. To confirm that your Channel is active, please check the following indicators:

• In the Just Live Lite NDI interface, the Status information below the Preview/On Air window should display ONLINE.

• The CTI (Current Time Indicator) in the timeline should appear  (Green).

• The timecode in the “ON AIR” window should display the current time, updating continuously and smoothly.

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Consult the User Manual for detailed information

You can access the detailed manual of Just Live Lite NDI by clicking this link, or via the “Help” menu within the Just Live Lite NDI application.