Release 3.12 features, New recording features, Other changes – Epiphan Networked VGA Grid User Manual
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Simplified H.264 video encoding presets
To make channel configuration even easier, H.264 encoding now has only one preset: High Quality, offering the best
combination of performance and video encoding possible. As a result of this change the video encoding preset drop
down no longer appears in the encoding configuration page for the VGA Grid HD Encoder.
New Recording Features
MP4 support
Recording your AV stream is even more flexible with the addition of MP4 recording support. Select from MOV, AVI, MP4
or MPEG-TS recording.
Other Changes
Improved channel configuration menu
Improvements to the channel configuration menu mean it's easier than ever to configure your channel. Sections have
been renamed and ordered in a logical sequence for channel setup. Start by selecting Sources, then configure
Encoding and Branding. Lastly setup Streaming and Recording.
Automatic time synchronization
Keep the Networked VGA Grid system in perfect synchronization by automatically configuring your VGA Grid HD
Encoders to use the VGA Grid's network time server. It's a simple as selecting a check box in the VGA Grid's web admin
interface.
Changed external encoder support
As of release 3.14.1, Networked VGA Grid only supports VGA Grid HD Encoders as external encoding sources. In the
past other sources, including VGA2Ethernet, have been acceptable. However, alternate encoding sources are no longer
supported.
Additionally, VGA Grid HD Encoders now only have a single mode of operation. The mode previously known as
Encoding mode is deprecated and all VGA Grid HD Encoders should be upgraded to 3.14.1 which will move them to the
VGA Grid centralized-control mode.
As a result of these two changes, channel reconfiguration may be necessary after firmware update to 3.14.1.
Before upgrading Networked VGA Grid to this release, we urge you to review the detailed instructions below and
provided on our website at
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Release 3.12 Features
New Streaming Features
RTMP live streaming
Your Networked VGA Grid can now stream live video to a content delivery network using Real Time Messaging Protocol
(RTMP). In addition to providing high performance streaming of audio and video, when you stream your content using
RTMP, you reduce system resource usage as well as enhance your viewer's experience.