8 Streaming Media
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3. Set Streaming properties as follows:
The default configuration is recommended for most streaming conditions.
Change them ONLY if your system’s or network’s specifications differ
from the default values.
IP Address
The destination IP address for a multicast streaming
broadcast. The HD3000 defines this address internally.
This address must be a class D address in the range of
224.0.0.0
to
239.255.255.255
.
The sender transmits the streams to this address and
viewers receive the stream from this address.
Time to Live
The maximum number of routers that the stream may pass
through.
Audio Port
The ID of the port used for the audio connection.
Video Port
The ID of the port used for the video connection.
Video Resolution
T
Select
CIF
to transmit video at a higher resolution and
lower frame rate, using Common Interchange Format
(CIF). Usually, CIF provides better overall video
quality, especially when a higher transmission
bandwidth, such as 2 x BRI (at least 128 kbps) is
available.
T
Select
QCIF
to transmit video at a medium resolution
and higher frame rate, using Quarter Size Common
Interchange Format (QCIF). Use QCIF if the viewers’
systems do not support CIF format, or if you transmit
over low bandwidth.
Bandwidth
Click the right arrow to select the maximum bandwidth for
the streaming media.
Announce
Streaming
Session
Select to send announcements of your streaming session
over the network to client Viewer Programs other than
HD3000 (such as VCON’s Broadcast Viewer).