ZiXi Broadcaster User Guide

About this manual

This guide covers the full workflow for using ZiXi Broadcaster, a central component of the ZiXi Video Network. It details logging in, license activation, testing the network, and adding various input streams such as push, pull, UDP, delayed, file, and RTPM streams.

The manual also describes creating and managing output streams (UDP, RTMP, pull, push), configuring VOD, using the matrix interface, monitoring status, and setting up server features like clustering, SSH tunnels, authorization, logging, and ASI ports.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Logging into Broadcaster
• Activating a License
• Adding Input Streams
• Creating an Output
• Configuring VOD
• Using the Matrix
• Server Settings
• Adaptive Groups
• Transcoder

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How do I log into ZiXi Broadcaster?

Use the procedure described in section 2 "LOGGING INTO BROADCASTER" of the guide.

How can I activate my ZiXi Broadcaster license?

Activate the license via the status page as explained in section 3.1 "STATUS PAGE - ACTIVATION KEY".

How do I configure an SSH tunnel for the Broadcaster server?

Configure the SSH tunnel in the Server Settings under section 13.8 "SSH Tunnel".