Epiphan Pearl - Manual (Page 211)

Pearl User Guide Stream content using multicast
Stream content using multicast
A multicast stream consists of one stream distributed to many viewers via a multicast-capable network. Pearl
supports the following multicast streaming options:
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Using RTP/UDP push
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Using MPEG-TS UDP push
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Using MPEG-TS RTP/UDP push
Pearl supports multicast streaming content to an IP TV or a set-top box playlist when the stream format is
MPEG-TS. The following procedures outline the steps to distribute your content using multicast streaming.
MPEG-TS streams using RTP/UDP push
Before configuring your channel for MPEG-TS streaming, ensure the following codecs are configured:
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Video – H.264
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Audio – MP3 or AAC, if audio is configured.
To configure your channel for MPEG-TS using RTP/UDP push:
1. Connect to the admin interface using your preferred connection mechanism. See Connect to the admin
interface .
2. Login as admin.
3. From the web interface, click a Channel; the menu expands.
4. Click Streaming; the channel's Streaming page opens.
5. Click the Publish drop-down menu.
6. Choose using MPEG-TS RTP/UDP push.
7. Enter the destination multicast IP address where the broadcast can be viewed.
A IPv4 multicast address range is an address between 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.
Contact your System Administrator for the specific address to use.
8. Enter the destination port number through which the media will stream.
9. Perform one of the following:
a. If you do not want to advertise your stream to a media player over a local network, go to the last
step of this procedure; or
b. To advertise your stream to a media player over a local network, follow the steps below.
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