This enables pulling a Zixi transport stream from a Zixi Broadcaster. The output stream is configured automatically in the Zixi Broadcaster. The stream can be already defined in the
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Stream names are case sensitive and must be identical. |
To Add a Pull StreamsStream:
- In the Zixi Receiver Inputs page, click the + New Input button in the Menu bar.
The Stream details screen is displayed.
- Select Pull as Ensure that Pull is selected for the Input stream .(default)
Enter the
Stream Parameters (see Input Stream Parameters Table below).unique Input Name (an internal name) for the Receiver
Info This must be identical (case sensitive) to the stream name configured in the Zixi Broadcaster.
- Enter the Stream Parameters (see Input Stream Parameters Table below).
- Click OK.
The “Input added” message appears on the top of the screen. The Pull Stream is added to the Zixi Receiver and is now displayed in the list of Input streams available.Ensure that Pull is selected for the Input stream (default).Enter the unique Input Name (an internal name) for the
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Receiver Input Stream Table
Parameter | Description | ||
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Input Name | Specify the unique Input Name (an internal name) for the Receiver. | ||
Host | Specify the source hostname or IP address of the the stream. | + Alt. Host | Optional - If you would like to add an Alternative host (as a backup Host), click '+' next to the Host field. |
+ Alt. Host | In the Alt. Host field specify a backup URL (similar to the primary URL). In case the primary host is faulty, Zixi Receiver will switch and pull the stream from the alternative host. | ||
Port | Specify the connection port of the host. Default: 2077. | ||
Stream | Specify the input stream name as it is defined in the Zixi Broadcaster (source). | ||
Password Specify the password for the purpose of authorization(optional) | If desired, enter the string for authentication. It must be identical to the string configured on the source Zixi Broadcaster. | ||
Latency [ms] | Latency creates a buffer for improved performance. Higher latency may be required when the network experiences high packet loss percentage and high jitter. This setting affects memory usage as higher levels of protection require more buffering. Default: 8000. | ||
Local Interface | Specify the local IP address that will be used for the connection with the Zixi Broadcaster. Or select Any to enable connecting through any available IP address. | ||
Min. Bitrate [kbps] | Specify the minimum bitrate for the connected input stream. | ||
Ignore TLS certificateClick | Select this checkbox to Ignore option when connecting to a trusted server that does not have a valid certificate. When this option is selected, Zixi Receiver will ignore the TLS certificate errors for this stream. | ||
Decryption type | Specify the type of encryption .used in the stream | ||
Decryption keyDecryption | key for the end-user to decipher Enter the decryption key to decrypt the received encoded stream. |
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