Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Cisco Digital Media Encoder 2200
Encoder Preset (A, B, and C)
Windows Media Encoder Settings
Windows Media is both a storage format and a streaming format. In addition to the ability to output to a file, the Windows Media encoder can stream to a Windows Media Server. The settings for Windows Media encoder include the ability to set parameters for connecting and streaming to the server.
First, select a Windows Media Capture Profile from the
Note Some Windows Media Capture Profiles have
When streaming audio and video, there are two methods of delivery, as follows:
•Pull: Using this method, the encoder begins to generate broadcast packets as soon as you start the encoding. However, it does not deliver the broadcast stream until Windows Media Server requests the stream. This method does not provide a secure connection to the server and should only be used if the encoder and server reside within the same network firewall.
•Push: Using this method, the encoder maintains a secure connection to Windows Media Server. This connection allows the encoder to pass a user name and password to authenticate access to the server.
To enable clients to pull the stream from Cisco Digital Media Encoder 2200, you set up a session and begin broadcasting directly from the encoder. Clients (Windows Media servers or players) can connect to the stream at any time by using the following URL format:
•http://IP_address:port (for Internet connections)
•http://encoding_computer_name:port (for LAN connections)
By default, the encoder supports up to 50 direct connections during a broadcast.
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