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The Streaming Server module provides a UI–accessible over the local network–for streaming either HDMI input or files from the local storage of the player. This module is compatible with XTx43, 4Kx42, XDx33, and XDx32 models.

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Note

The Streaming Server module must be manually loaded onto the player via an SD/microSD card. If you want to distribute a streaming server with BrightAuthor projects, use the Streaming Server plugin.

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1. Rename the "Streaming Server.zip" file to "autorun.zip".

2. Copy the "autorun.zip"file to the root folder (e.g. "SD:\") of a blank SD/microSD card.

3. Insert the card into the player.

4. Ensure the player is connected to the local network via Ethernet cable.

5. Power on the player and wait a few moments: The player will need time to unpack the .zip file, reboot, and run the autorun.brs script.

6. Open a web browser and navigate to the IP address of the player at port 8008 (i.e. http://<player_ip>:8008). 

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1.  If you don't know the IP address of the player, connect a monitor to the player. The address will be displayed once the script is running. 

Using the Module

Once you've accessed the Streaming Server module, use the sidebar to navigate among the Status, Stream, Network, and Device pages.

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1. Source: Use the dropdown list to select one of the following:

   1. HDMI^®: Streams video from the HDMI In connector.

      NotetitleNote

      • If HDMI input audio is not working on your XT1144 player, update the BrightSign OS

       to version 

      • to version 8.2.55.5

       

      • or newer.

   2. File: Streams a file from the local storage.

      Note

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       Files

      • Files must be formatted as MPEG2-TS or MPEG4 for streaming.

   3. File Name: Use the dropdown list to select a file to stream. The file must be located in the streamCache folder on the local storage.

      Tip

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       You

      • You can add files to

      the streamCache 

      • the streamCache folder using

      the 

      • the SD

       or MICROSD 

      • or MICROSD tab on

      the Diagnostic

      • the Diagnostic Web Server

      (

      • , which is accessible at the IP address of the player at port 80 (

      e.g. "10.

      • for example, “10.1.0.99:

      80"

      • 80”)

      )

      • .

2. Loop: Check this box to have streaming playback loop to the beginning of the file when the end of is reached.

3. Stream Options: Use this field to configure streaming parameters:

   1. Stream Type: Select Unicast or Multicast streaming.

   2. Protocol: Select the UDP or RTP streaming protocol.

   3. TTL: Specify the number of network switches or routers through which the stream can propagate.

   4. Destination Address: If you've set the Stream Type to Unicast, enter the IP address of the device receiving the stream. If you've selected Multicast, use an address in the 239.xxx.xxx.xxx range. For ease of use, you can include the last two octets of the streaming player IP address in the multicast address (e.g. a player IP address of 10.50.1.10 would yield a multicast address of 239.1.10.1).

   5. Port: Specify the port number of the destination address. Do not use ports 8888 or 9999 since these ports may be used by BrightSignOS.

4. Encoding Options: Use this field to configure encoding parameters for the HDMI Input: 

   1. Video Codec: Select the codec of the transcode output. Currently, the only supported codec is H.264.

   2. Video Format: Select the resolution of the transcode output (up to 1080p60).

   3. Bitrate: Specify the bitrate of the transcode output.

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1. Hostname: Specify a hostname for the player. By default, the player serial number is used to generate a unique hostname (e.g. "brightsign-<serial_number>").

2. Domain Name: Specify a domain name for the player.

3. DHCP: Choose one of the following:

   1. Obtain an IP address automatically: The player uses DCHP to obtain an IP address and configure itself on the local network.

   2. Use the following IP address: The player is configured manually using the fields below.

4. IP Address: Enter a new IP address for the player.

5. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask.

6. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway.

7. DNS Servers: Enter the DNS server(s). You can specify multiple DNS servers using a comma separated list (e.g. "10.1.0.25,10.1.0.35").

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Device

Use this page to configure a Username and Password for the streaming server.

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