Polycom 6.1 user manual Setting Encoding Time Offsets

streaming video that is being produced, encoded and distributed in a live environment.

Tip: To determine the appropriate encoding time offset, stream sample audio/video through the same encoders that will be used during the presentation to measure the delay each format experiences between initiating and viewing a streamed video feed.

6.2.2 Setting Encoding Time Offsets

The default setting for the Encoding Time Offsets is zero seconds. If custom offsets are desired, individual offsets can be applied for each media type and connection speed.

To access the Encoding Time Offset window, open the “Settings” drop-down menu and select Out Of Band Offsets (See Figure 6-1).

Fig. 6-1

After selecting Options, the “Live Encoding Time Offset” window will appear (See Figure 6-2).

Fig. 6-2

To customize one or more individual offsets, enter a unique encoding time offset in the “Time Offset” fields for each desired media type and connection speed (See Figure 6-3).

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