HLS over TS
Below are the parameters accessed in the HLS over TS output:
General
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Output name | Output name. The name you want to use for the output. |
| GOP per segment | The number of GOP (group of pictures) included into each segment. |
| Segments per manifest | Number for segments to include in the manifests. |
| Trick Mode support | Enables IFrame representations. |
| Parameters mapping key | Mapping key that will be used to override output parameters in individual OnDemand content or Live Packaging Services |
HLS
Playlist
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of the manifest/playlist generated for the current output.. Default value is index (for HLS) or manifest (for HSS and DASH). If a filtering has been applied to the manifest/playlist, it is recommended to use a name that clearly identifies the defined filtering. Important: The manifest name must be unique and different from any other manifest name. |
Filtering - Stream characteristics
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Audio streams filter | Build a filter to select the audio streams that will be included in manifest/playlist. Applicable filters: bitrate in kbps |
| Video streams filter | Build a filter to select the video streams that will be included in manifest/playlist. Applicable filters: bitrate in kbps and codec (H.264 or HEVC) |
| Subtitle streams filter | Build a filter to select the subtitle streams that will be included in manifest/playlist. Applicable filters: bitrate in kbps |
| Thumbnail streams filter | Build a filter to select the thumbnail streams that will be included in manifest/playlist. Applicable filters: width and height in pixels |
Filtering - Bitrate
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Audio streams filter | Build a filter to select the audio streams that will be included in manifest/playlist. Applicable filters: bitrate in kbps |
| Video streams filter | Build a filter to select the video streams that will be included in manifest/playlist. Applicable filters: bitrate in kbps and codec (H.264 or HEVC) |
| Subtitle streams filter | Build a filter to select the subtitle streams that will be included in manifest/playlist. Applicable filters: bitrate in kbps |
Filtering - Stream index
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Indexes | Range or comma separated list of stream indexes, based on the stream position in the input. Index of the first stream is '0'. |
Nielsen Watermarking
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| No Filtering | All the available audio streams within the audio bitrate range defined above will be integrated to the generated output. |
| Linear | Only the linear audio streams within the audio bitrate range defined above will be integrated to the generated output. |
| C3 | Only the C3 (catch-up 3-days) audio streams within the audio bitrate range defined above will be integrated to the generated output. |
| C7 | Only the C7 (catch-up 7-days) audio streams within the audio bitrate range defined above will be integrated to the generated output. |
URL signing
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Replacement type | Defines the content replacement strategy applied to the output. Possible values: None or POIS (Placement Opportunity Information Service) |
Cisco URL signature
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Version | URL signing version number. Version 0 uses MD5 hash algorithm. Version 2 uses SHA1 hash algorithm. |
| Key owner | Key owner value (Provided by Cisco) |
| Key ID | Key ID associated to the Key (Provided by Cisco) |
| Key | Key value (Provided by Cisco) |
| Expiration time | Duration of availabilty of the URL with current signature Default: 3600 |
| URL preambule | URL preambue to be use for this output |
| Client IP | IP address of the client |
Advanced settings
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Multiplex mode | Defines how the playlists are generated.<br>Possible modes: 'Separate video and audio', 'Multiplex video and audio' or 'Multiplex video and first audio' |
| Metadata insertion | Enables metadata insertion.with the choice of the track PID given to metadata content. |
| Insert audio only | Enables insertion of audio only tracks in the master playlist. |
Delivery
General parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Access URL | Portion of the complete access URL that defines the service. Prefer URI unreserved characters (alphanumerical characters plus (, ), -, _, .). Declaring a subpath (a/b) is possible but may impact performance. Example: https://[Server IP or FQDN]/[Output Access URL]/[Live Packaging Service Access URL]/[index.m3u8 OR manifest OR manifest.mpd] |
| Playlist distribution URL | Custom delivery URL for media playlists. Recommendation: Prefer URI unreserved characters (alphanumerical characters plus (, ), -, _, .). Declaring a subpath (a/b) is possible but may impact performances.This URL will be prepended to the media playlist names to define an absolute delivery URL for media playlists. If field is left empty, media playlist are relative to master playlist. |
| Multiplex mode | Defines how the playlists are generated. Recommendation: Prefer URI unreserved characters (alphanumerical characters plus (, ), -, _, .). Declaring a subpath (a/b) is possible but may impact performances.Possible modes: 'Separate video and audio', 'Multiplex video and audio' or 'Multiplex video and first audio' |
External origin Server
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Details | Remote location for playlists, manifests and segments. Example: http://host/directory or file://host/directory |
Apple Sample encryption
Fixed key generation mode
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key | AES key used for encrypting the content. Unit: hexadecimal. |
| Signature initialization vector | Signature Initialization Vector to be used with the signature key. |
| License acquisition URL | License acquisition URL to be used by the player. |
| Key format | Specify how the key is declared in the resource specified in the URL. |
| Key format versions | Indicate which version of the key format is used. |
MediaKind interface ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
| Crypto period | Time span that a key is authorized for use.<br>A new key is retrieved at the start of each new period.<br>A value of '0' means that a single key will be used. |
Bouygues Telecom interface ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
Kaltura interface ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
| Account ID | Identifier of the key requestor. |
| Signature key | Private key used to sign requests to key server. |
Irdeto interface ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
| Account ID | Identifier of the key requestor. |
| Crypto period | Time span that a key is authorized for use.<br>A new key is retrieved at the start of each new period.<br>A value of '0' means that a single key will be used. |
Nagra KSS interface ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
| Key update period | Defines the period between two key requests from the packager to the key server. |
Apple Segment encryption
Internal key generation mode
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Crypto period | Time span that a key is authorized for use.<br>A new key is retrieved at the start of each new period.<br>A value of '0' means that a single key will be used. |
Separate keys mode enabled:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
| Key Distribution URL | Custom delivery URL for keys. This URL will be prepended to the key file names to define an absolute delivery URL for keys. |
MediaKind interface ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
Cisco key store ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
MediaFirst ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
ATIS IDSA (Compatible SmarDTV) encryption
MediaKind interface ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
PlayReady (Compatible Inside Secure) encryption
MediaKind interface ext. key
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Key server URL | URL of the server that will deliver the encryption keys. |
| Crypto period | Time span that a key is authorized for use.<br>A new key is retrieved at the start of each new period.<br>A value of '0' means that a single key will be used. |
Content replacement
Placement opportunity information service (POIS)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| POIS server URL | URL of the POIS (Placement Opportunity Information Service). Upon placement opportunity notification, POIS returns either a list of URLs to insert in place of the initial one, or specific tags to be inserted within the playlist. |
Related information
HLS or DASH over CMAF output configuration
HLS over TS output configuration
HSS output configuration