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Channel Presets

In the NCast encoder architecture, a "Channel" is similar to a template or configuration-setup, a container for all the parameters needed to launch a streaming or recording "Session". A "Channel" specifies unicast or multicast streaming addresses, encoding bit-rates, frame sizes and layouts, graphical overlays, recording options, upload options, notifications and more. There are many Channels available for configuration, and serial commands from a touch panel may select which Channel to start.

These Channel Presets allow for easy configuration of multi-window recordings. The Main window, PIP window and one or more overlay graphics are pre-configured for use. You may substitue your own graphic or logo simply by uploading the required-size graphic in the Channel Modify menu. The "Left" or "Right" options are needed for correct alignment of the podium window with respect to the room projection screen.

To install a preset, first download the .zip file to your PC. Then login to the encoder as Admin and select the "Channels" tab. On the right you will see an "Import" button. Click on the button and Upload the .zip file from your PC. After successful Upload you may view the preset by starting the Channel (button on the left) and then going to the "Sources" page and clicking on "Video Preview".

Once you have completed your modifications to a Channel, be sure to "Export" the Channel and download the .zip file to your PC for future reference.

	Channel Preset with a 1280x720 Frame, PIP and Overlays (Left), 814 Kbps This 720p 16:9 video frame layout provides for excellent graphics clarity at speeds suitable for most webcast situations. Podium left orientation. Import this .zip file into a Channel Table entry. Customization with your own logo requires a 320x480 .jpg, .gif or .png image.
	Channel Preset with a 1280x720 Frame, PIP and Overlays (Right), 814 Kbps This 720p 16:9 video frame layout provides for excellent graphics clarity at speeds suitable for most webcast situations. Podium right orientation. Import this .zip file into a Channel Table entry. Customization with your own logo requires a 320x480 .jpg, .gif or .png image.
	Channel Preset with a 1024x576 Frame, PIP and Overlays (Left), 689 Kbps This slightly reduced 720p 16:9 video frame layout provides for crisp graphics clarity at speeds suitable for nearly all webcast situations. Podium left orientation. Import this .zip file into a Channel Table entry. Customization with your own logo requires a 256x384 .jpg, .gif or .png image.
	Channel Preset with a 1024x576 Frame, PIP and Overlays (Right), 689 Kbps This slightly reduced 720p 16:9 video frame layout provides for crisp graphics clarity at speeds suitable for nearly all webcast situations. Podium right orientation. Import this .zip file into a Channel Table entry. Customization with your own logo requires a 256x384 .jpg, .gif or .png image.
	Channel Preset with a 896x504 Frame, PIP and Overlays (Left), 564 Kbps This 16:9 video frame layout provides for reasonable graphics clarity at speeds suitable for nearly all webcast situations. Podium left orientation. Import this .zip file into a Channel Table entry. Customization with your own logo requires a 224x336 .jpg, .gif or .png image.
	Channel Preset with a 896x504 Frame, PIP and Overlays (Right), 564 Kbps This 16:9 video frame layout provides for reasonable graphics clarity at speeds suitable for nearly all webcast situations. Podium right orientation. Import this .zip file into a Channel Table entry. Customization with your own logo requires a 224x336 .jpg, .gif or .png image.
	Channel Preset with a 640x360 Frame, PIP and Overlays (Left), 414 Kbps This half-720p 16:9 video frame layout is ideal for mobile devices and notepads, and provides for minimal bandwidth with acceptable graphics clarity at speeds suitable for very low bandwidth webcast situations. Podium left orientation. Import this .zip file into a Channel Table entry. Customization with your own logo requires a 160x240 .jpg, .gif or .png image.
	Channel Preset with a 640x360 Frame, PIP and Overlays (Right), 414 Kbps This half-720p 16:9 video frame layout is ideal for mobile devices and notepads, and provides for minimal bandwidth with acceptable graphics clarity at speeds suitable for very low bandwidth webcast situations. Podium right orientation. Import this .zip file into a Channel Table entry. Customization with your own logo requires a 160x240 .jpg, .gif or .png image.