# Configure the output

MK.IO Beam can output decoded video, audio and data using one or more of the following transport
methods for distribution to other devices:

- [SDI Output](/beam/receiver/output/sdi): Broadcast standard for transmitting uncompressed video, audio, and data over coaxial or fiber cables.
- [SMPTE ST 2022-6 Output](/beam/receiver/output/smpte-st-2022-6): IP-based standard that encapsulates a complete SDI signal (video, audio, and data) into a single stream.
- [SMPTE ST 2110 Output](/beam/receiver/output/smpte-st-2110): Native IP standard that transports video, audio, and data as separate, independent streams.
- [Transport Stream Passthrough](/beam/receiver/output/ts-passthrough): Convert a satellite feed into an IP UDP multicast transport stream and decrypt the content.

## Output Profile selection

Some output configurations require optimizations to get the best performance. The following
**output profiles** are available:

| Output Profile           | Receiver Service Type                                                                                                                       | Other Service Types |
| :----------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------ |
| Standard                 | Recommended for: - SDI output (all video formats) - SMPTE ST 2022-6 output (all video formats) - SMPTE ST 2110 output (SD/HD video formats) | Recommended         |
| SMPTE ST 2110 UHD Output | Mandatory for: - SMPTE ST 2110 output (UHD video formats)                                                                                   | Not recommended     |

These **output profiles** are optimized for the _Receiver_ service and support mixed output
configurations. For other service types, such as _Live Encoding_, use the **Standard** output profile.

### Service Running Blocked by the Current Output Profile

In some cases, a _Receiver_ service may be prevented from starting and entering the _Running_ state.
In this case, an alarm is raised indicating that the service configuration is not compatible with
the selected **output profile**. Refer to the alarm description for guidance on resolving the issue
and bringing the service into the _Running_ state.

For example, if the output profile is set to **Standard** and a UHD receiver service is configured
for SMPTE ST 2110 output, a **Service blocked** alarm will indicate that **SMPTE ST 2110 UHD Output**
is required. While the alarm is active, the service remains in a _Failed_ state and cannot enter the
_Running_ state.

## Configure the Output Profile

To configure the output profile, follow these steps:

1. Select `sliders` icon **Appliance** from the left-hand side menu.

2. Click the **Output Profile** tab.

3. Select the appropriate output profile setting from the **Output profile** drop-down menu

4. Click the **Apply and Reboot** button.

5. A confirmation pop-up window will appear asking, "Are you sure?"

6. Review any warnings or guidance provided. If you are sure, click **Yes, configure and REBOOT!**
   Otherwise, click **Cancel** to abort.

7. Following the reboot, refresh the web page. The reboot may take a few minutes to complete.