Download HELIX PRODUCER USER'S GUIDE

CHAPTER 6: Defining the Output For an Encoding Job
In Step 5, Helix Universal Server sends the encoded packets that it has been
receiving to the audience member’s player, which begins decoding and playing
the streaming media broadcast.
➤
To set up a Pull Server Destination:
1. From the main window, select File>Add Server Destination.
The Server Destination dialog opens.
2. Enter a Destination Name.
This name will appear in the Output section in the main window. And if
you save these settings as a Server Template, it will be the name of the
template.
3. Enter a Stream Name for the encoded output. This is the name of the file
that will be used for the live broadcast.
4. Select Pull (Server 9) from the Broadcast Method list.
5. Now enter the Server Settings for the Server Destination using the
following list for a description of the settings:
a. Local IP Address
The IP address on the Helix Producer’s computer where a server can
look for your encoded stream. Choose an address from the drop-down
list.
b. Path
The directory path on the Helix Universal Server where your
broadcast will be accessed by your audience (example: /mydirectory).
This setting is optional.
c. Producer Listening Port
The port located on the Helix Producer’s computer where a server can
look for your encoded stream.
d. Password
Password used to authorize connections from the server. You can also
select to save your password.
6. If you need to set the following option (only recommended for advanced
users), click the Advanced Options button:
• Helix Universal Server Connection Timeout
49