To create an RTMP Output:
- In the ZiXi Broadcaster Outputs page, click
. The New output window is displayed.
- Type the unique identifier for this output in the Output Name.
- Select an Input Stream to be made available on this output from the drop-down list.
- Select the Show in Matrix check box to display this stream in the Matrix (see Using the Matrix). Default: Selected.
- Select RTMP.
- Specify the Output parameters for the RTMP receiver at the other end of the connection (see Output Stream Parameters Table).
- Click OK.
The new RTMP Output with its settings is created and now appears on the screen.
Output Stream Parameters Table
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Output Parameters | |
URL | Specifies the Stream URL of the remote RTMP server. |
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 inactive | Select 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. |