Zixi VLC Plugin Setup Guide

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Zixi offers a special plug-in for the popular VLC Media Player. The plug-in enables high-quality streaming of video/audio TS streams between a Zixi Broadcaster or Zixi Receiver and any PC, running VLC Media Player for error free, buffer free video delivery across any distance . The Zixi VLC Plug-in features Adaptive Bit Rate streaming which dynamically adjusts stream rate to adapt to changing network conditions, multi-format support, and high quality playback with no buffering, jitter, or dropouts.

The VLC Player can be downloaded from videolan.org

The Zixi VLC plugin can be downloaded from the Software section of the Zixi Customer Portal

The following setup guide provides instructions on how to install and configure Zixi VLC Plugin as well as operation instructions of VLC Media Player using the VLC Plugin:

Installation and Setup

System Requirements

Installing the VLC Player and the Zixi VLC Plug-In

Zixi Plug-In Preferences Configuration

Operation

Playing a Zixi-enabled Stream

Playing an Encrypted Zixi Stream

Recording a Stream Locally

Special Playback Controls for Monitoring Live Video

Stream Information and Metrics

Streaming a File to a Local Zixi Feeder or Broadcaster

Streaming Standard UDP from a Local Zixi Receiver