Operation Manual

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Windows Media Encoder Settings
Windows Media is a storage format and a streaming format. Besides the ability to output to a file,
the Windows Media encoder can stream to a Windows Media Server. The settings for Windows
Media encoder include the ability to set parameters for connecting and streaming to the server.
First select a Windows Media Capture Profile from the drop-down menu.
NOTE: Some Windows Media Capture Profiles have pre-defined video resolutions and input
selections. When you select a Windows Media Capture Profile, verify your current video and audio
settings have not been modified. If so, simply change these settings back to their previous selection
and click the Submit button.
When streaming audio and video, there are two methods of delivery:
• Pull: Using this method, Niagara Pro begins to generate broadcast packets as soon as you
start the encoding. However, this method does not deliver the broadcast stream until
Windows Media Server requests the stream. This method does not provide a secure
connection to the server and should only be used if the encoder and server reside within the
same network firewall.
• Push: In this method, Niagara Pro maintains a secure connection to Windows Media Server.
This connection allows it to pass a user name and password to authenticate access to the
server.