The HTTP Push output stream can be encapsulated in HLS or DASH. The source of the output stream is a predefined adaptive group that has been configured in the Adaptive Groups screen. The configuration of the stream includes the option to delete outdated stream fragments on the server. Output streams can be pushed to one Zixi Broadcasters or Zixi Receiver.
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- In the Zixi Broadcaster Outputs page, click . The New Output window is displayed.
- Select the HTTP Push option (radio button)
- Type in the unique identifier for this output stream in the Output Name.
- Select an Input Adaptive Group to be made available on this output from the adjacent drop-down list.
- Select the Show in Matrix check box to display this stream in the Matrix (see Using the Matrix). Default: not selected.
- Enter the Output Parameters (see Output Stream Parameters Table).
- Click OK. The new Push Output with its settings is created and now appears on the screen.
Output Stream Parameters Table
Parameter | Description | |
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Stream ID | Specify the unique Stream ID that the remote ZiXi Broadcaster expects. | Links |
Host | The destination host for the push stream. Note that additional failover destinations can be added by clicking the adjacent “+” button. | |
Port | Specify the ports to listen on for Push streams. | |
IP | Specify the local IP address. | |
Max Bitrate | Relevant for Bond Links option. Specify the max bitrate in Kbps for the specific link. | |
Backup | Relevant for Bond Links option. Select this checkbox to define the link as a backup. The backup will be used only if the accumulated bandwith of the non-backup links is not sufficient. | |
Password | Optional - Specifies a string to be used at the receiving ZiXi Broadcaster to authenticate that the pushing Broadcaster is allowed to push this stream. | |
Max Latency [ms] | Specify the buffer size that ZiXi Broadcaster is keeping for error correction. For example, 6000 milliseconds would ensure that the stream is protected for six seconds of errors in the network. Default:6000Encapsulation Options |
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URL | The URL address of the destination host for the push stream. | |
Delete outdated stream fragments on server | Select this checkbox to delete any outdated stream fragments from the server. | |
Ignore TLS certificate errors | Select this option when streaming to a trusted server that does not have a valid certificate. When this option is selected, Zixi Broadcaster will ignore the TLS certificate errors and transmit the stream to its destination. |