Zixi VLC Plugin Setup Guide

Zixi offers a special plug-in for the popular VLC Media Player. The plug-in enables high-quality streaming of video/audio TS streams between a Zixi Broadcaster or Zixi Receiver and any PC, running VLC Media Player for error free, buffer free video delivery across any distance . The Zixi VLC Plug-in features Adaptive Bit Rate streaming which dynamically adjusts stream rate to adapt to changing network conditions, multi-format support, and high quality playback with no buffering, jitter, or dropouts.

The following setup guide provides instructions on how to install and configure Zixi VLC Plugin as well as operation instructions of VLC Media Player using the VLC Plugin:

• Installation and Setup
  • System Requirements
  • Installing the VLC Player and the Zixi VLC Plug-In
  • Zixi Plug-In Preferences Configuration
• Operation
  • Playing a Zixi-enabled Stream
  • Playing an Encrypted Zixi Stream
  • Recording a Stream Locally
  • Special Playback Controls for Monitoring Live Video
  • Stream Information and Metrics
  • Streaming a File to a Local Zixi Feeder or Broadcaster
  • Streaming Standard UDP from a Local Zixi Receiver
• Downloading and Unpacking