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Zixi Broadcaster can generate links to play the Adaptive Group stream in HLS format over HTTP, UDP, or Multicast (requires Multicast enabled). 

To Play HLS:A preroll transport stream file is a video/audio file that is played before the adaptive group video is played. Before setting the preroll, you should make sure that the file is available for VOD and that VOD is enabled in the File Transfer and VOD settings. 

To set a Pre-roll:

  1. Upload the Pre-roll TS File to the designated Root folder on the Zixi Broadcaster server. To find your Root folder location, go to Settings > General. The Root path is specified in the Root Folder field.  
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  2. In the Settings > File Transfer & VOD screen, select the VOD checkbox. 
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  3. In the Zixi Broadcaster Adaptive Groups page screen, click the desired adaptive group that for which you want to playbackto add the preroll.
  4.  Click the   button on the selected row and then click Play HLS Set Preroll. 
    The following window is displayed:
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  5. Do one of the following:
    • HLS over HTTP - streams the adaptive stream over HTTP. Select Live to stream a live stream or select DVR to select a recorded stream. To stream from an encrypted HTTPS link, select the HTTPS checkbox. To stream from a secondary/backup server, select the HTTP Fallback checkbox. 
    • HLS over UDP - streams the adaptive stream over UDP. Select Live to stream a live stream or select DVR to select a recorded stream. To stream from an encrypted HTTPS link, select the HTTPS checkbox. To stream from a secondary/backup server, select the HTTP Fallback checkbox.
    • HLS over Multicast - streams the adaptive stream over UDP. Select Live to stream a live stream or select DVR to select a recorded stream. To stream from an encrypted HTTPS link, select the HTTPS checkbox. To stream from a secondary/backup server, select the HTTP Fallback checkbox.  
  6. Copy the link that is generated at the bottom of the window and paste it into a player/browser for playback.
  7. Click Close when finishedIn the Group ID field, select the adaptive group for which you want to add the preroll.
  8. In the Preroll File field, click the Browse button and select the desired file.  
  9. Click OK.