Creating RTMP Outputs

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Last updated: 28 Aug 2016 by israel drori (Unlicensed)
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To create an RTMP Output:

  1. In the  ZiXi Broadcaster Outputs page, click  . The New output window is displayed.
  2. Type the unique identifier for this output in the Output Name.
  3. Select an Input Stream to be made available on this output from the drop-down list.
  4. Select the Show in Matrix check box to display this stream in the Matrix (see Using the Matrix). Default: Selected.
  5. Select RTMP.
  6. Specify the Output parameters for the RTMP receiver at the other end of the connection (see Output Stream Parameters Table).
  7. Click OK.

The new RTMP Output with its settings is created and now appears on the screen.

Output Stream Parameters Table

ParameterDescription
Output Parameters 

URL

Specifies the Stream URL of the remote RTMP server.

You can define RTMPS clients with the proven security of a secure socket layer (SSL), by using the rtmps:// url

Backup URL

Enter a backup URL (fallback mode) – will be used in case  the primary server is not responsive.

Stream Name

Specifies the unique name for the stream that the RTMP server at the other end of the connection expects.

User Name

Specifies the User name to authenticate on the remote RTMP server

Password

Specifies the string that is used for authorization on the remote RTMP server.

Bitrate (kbps)

Specifies the actual bitrate or the maximum stream bitrate in case of a VBR stream.

Reconnect (sec)

If the stream drops, this value represents the time between reconnection attempts (in seconds)Default: 5.

Send Timecode

Converts the MPEG-TS SEI section to RTMP ONFI command (pass the encoder timecodes to the RTMP server)

Disconnect if inactiveSelect this checkbox to disconnect if the stream is not active after 30 seconds.

Decryption type

Specifies the type of key used to decipher the encrypted output stream.

 

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