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Input Stream Parameters Table

ID
ParameterDescription
Stream

Specify the unique identifier for this stream.

Max OutputsSpecify the maximum number of allowed outputs. Default: Unlimited.
Show in MatrixShow input in matrix.
Stream parameters
PortSpecify the port to listen on. This port must be openon all firewalls between the Zixi Broadcaster and other devices it is communicating with.

Multicast IP

If multicast, type the Multicast IP address (or leave blank in the case of Unicast).

SSM  Source

Specify the source IP for a source-specific multicast.

Type

Select the appropriate protocol type from the drop-down list.

Bind to IP

Specify which of the local IP address should be used. Select one of the local IP addresses in the drop-down menu.

Max. bitrate [kbps]

Specify the maximum expected bitrate for memory allocation. Recommended: 2X the actual bitrate, which will prevent buffer overruns (especially with VBR streams). Default: 8000.

Note – Overflows will typically occur when the Max Bitrate isn’t sufficient.
Enable time shiftEnables a delayed transmission of this input.
Maximum delay [hh:mm:ss]

Specify the maximum time delay of this input.

Transmit as multicast

Enables transmission of this stream’s outputs as multicasts. A Zixi receiver will receive it in multicast (unless it is out of the LAN in which case it will receive as unicast). You can also force Multicast only outputs. Requires enabling Multicast Pull in the Settings.

Multicast-OnlyIf desired, specify multicast only outputs.
Enable Encryption

Encryption type


Specify the type of Encryption (AES 128/192/256). Selection of Automatic will generate an AES 256 bit encryption and exchange it securely between the applications automatically. (for more information, see Encrypting an Input Stream in Zixi Broadcaster)

Encryption key

Click Generate and the encryption key for the input stream will appear in the adjacent text box. Send it to the end-user to decipher the received encoded stream.

Recording parameters

Max recorded file duration [hours]

Specify the maximum time allotted for recording a video stream. Default: 2 hours

Keep recorded files for [hours]

Specify the maximum time for storing the recording.

Custom Path

Optionally specify a storage location for the recorded files that is relative to the root folder. This location bypasses the location specified as the root folder in the Settings > General screen.

File Name Template

Specify the file name pattern that Zixi will use to generate when saving the recorded content. A separate file will be generated for each recording up to the time specified in the Max recorded file duration parameter (see above). After this duration a new file will be generated.

The file name pattern can include any string and up to five variables listed below. Only the %T=HH.MM.SS creation time is mandatory. You can change the order of these variables and add text as long as you maintain the legitimate structure of the file in Linux and Windows:

  • %S=stream id - optional.
  • %Y=year - optional
  • %M=month - optional
  • %D=day - optional
  • %T=HH.MM.SS creation time - mandatory

For example, the following pattern %Y_recording%T.ts will generate the following file name 2017_recording15:32:35.ts.

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