Operation Manual

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Windows Media Encoder Settings
Windows Media is both a storage format and a streaming format. In addition to the ability to output
to a file, the Windows Media encoder can stream to a Windows Media Server. The settings for
Windows Media encoder includes 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 they have been modified, simply change these settings back to
their previous settings and click the Submit button.
When streaming audio and video, there are two methods of delivery, as follows:
• Pull: Using this method, Niagara Pro begins to generate broadcast packets as soon as you
start the encoding. However, it 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: Using this method, Niagara Pro maintains a secure connection to Windows Media
Server. This connection allows Niagara Pro to pass a user name and password to authenticate
access to the server.