ZEC Play HLS

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

To Play HLS:

1. In the ZEC Adaptive Groups page, click the desired adaptive group that you want to playback.
2.  Click the   button on the selected row and then click Play HLS. 
   The following window is displayed:
   
   
   
   
3. 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.  
4. Copy the link that is generated at the bottom of the window and paste it into a player/browser for playback.
5. Click Close when finished.