To watch WTJR Webstream go here http://www.wtjr.org/watch-online
Hello the purpose of this project is stream WTJR on web for as cheap as possible.
WTJR WEBSTREAM PROJECT.
Items required: Video capture card- VIEWCAST OSPREY-100 (or better model, 210, 230,..) $130. Win xp computer – parts $300 (Newegg or Tiger direct) -strip the computer of all start-up and automatic apps. LCD Monitor $150 (I went with a KVM switch instead) UPS power supply CyberPower Home/Office CP685AVR 685VA 390W UPS – Retail $61.99. Audio video wiring to Webstream computer $50 (Program out from source). Video Hum eliminator: (if needed I did at source it works better on that end) Jensen VB-1BB Composite Video Isolator $80. Audio Hum eliminator: (if needed I did) Behringer HD400 2-Channel Hum Destroyer $30.
Webstream Server: Monthly Webstream charge at http://windows.media.serverroom.us/ (or another server)
Service Levels: Windows Media 50 (we used this at first and it works and is cheap 10x cheaper then most, we now have a corp server so we no longer use this.)
DSL 1.5 Meg or better Internet connection: Upgrade service (done no charge) now 812KB upload speed we will use 300KB for webstream (we are using our DSL with higher upload requested, most have this or better just check to make sure…)
This project is done and now up and running. Notes to follow.
Setup:
Streaming with the Windows Media Encoder 9 series: (At serverrrom.us your setup may be a little different if on a WAN )
In order to broadcast you should have the following components and/or software:
A. Windows Media 9 Encoder (Download software for local computer its free do a search for it to find link)
B. Video encoding card must be software based with windows drivers!
Not mpeg 2 hardware based!. Surprisingly some of the cheaper cards word better in this regard. OSPREY-100 or better is a good pick.
C. Access to a Windows media streaming server. (remote server).
D. DSL or above.
STEP 1 – After starting up the Windows Media Encoder and starting a new session, choose “Broadcast a live event”.
STEP 2 – Next, select, the devices you wish to use to broadcast with.
STEP 3 – Select your broadcast method. (Push method).
STEP 4 – Enter your server address and publishing point. . You will also be prompted for a user name and password.
STEP 5 – Select your desired encoding rates.
STEP 6 – Select whether or not you would like to record your broadcast to a file on your local machine. (Optional.)
STEP 7 – Choose if you would like to use additional files along with your broadcast devices.
STEP 8 – Enter your broadcast information. (Title, author, etc.).
STEP 9 – Click “Start Encoder” button.
CONGRATULATIONS! You are now broadcasting !
That is till server locks up and you need to reconnect! (click encoder stop/start button) This happen once every 48 hours at random so read below.
Solution setup a macro to start stop encoder 2 to 4 times a day! Also disconnects users so all bandwidth is not used by someone leaving there computer on all night. But most important keeps stream up.(it automates the mouse and mouse clicks!)
(Note old method below use encoder restart method explained later)
http://www.nkprods.com/nmacro/
nMacro Recorder 1.1
Name: nMacro Recorder
Version: 1.1
Price: FREE (only for non-commercial use)
Size: 375 KB
Release date: 23 SEP 2006
Category: Automation Tool
Create macro to stop and start encoding.
After that use windows scheduler to run the macro at the times you choose like midnight and 6:00am. Note you must be logged in for windows scheduler to work. So make sure your automatic windows re-start includes a login.
(End old method restart encoder)
REBOOT:
In addition set computer to auto reboot one time per week.
You must have auto windows login set up (a reg hack), and auto encoder start see below, and a macro to get encoder full screen again ( a encoder .bat file that starts and stops encoder would eliminate all macros I have not found that .bat file that stops encoding.)
Encoder restart:
http://www.serverroom.us/mediapulltutorial
How To Automate Live Streaming With Windows Media Encoder, Windows media Encoder reconnect.
This article will explain how to have Windows Media Encoder automatically reconnect (always stay encoding), and also explain how to have Windows Media Encoder automatically start encoding at boot up, for example in case of a power outage.
Saving Configuration
1. Save your Windows Media Encoder configuration as C:encoderconfig.wme
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Downloading
2. Download this Zip file and unzip the two files ( reconnect.vbs and startencoding.bat ) onto your C:
Testing files
3. Make sure Windows Media Encoder isn’t currently running, and test the startencoding.bat file by double clicking it. You should see Windows Media Encoder start up, and a few seconds later start encoding.
Click “Stop Encoding” in your encoder and wait 10 seconds. You should see your encoder automatically start encoding again.
If the encoder never started encoding and didn’t display an error, make sure reconnect.vbs is located on your C:. You may also try double clicking it manually to test if it works (while the encoder is open).
Test Passed
4. If the test passed, place a shortcut to startencoding.bat in your Startup directory by dragging it to Start -> Programs -> Startup
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Computer Settings
5. Make sure your computer is set to automatically logon.
For 2000 and XP instructions, see below
Reboot the computer and make sure Windows Media Player starts and begins encoding. You may also want to check your computer’s BIOS to make sure the power state will always be “ON” or “LAST” after a power outage. If it is set to “OFF”, the most common default, your computer will not reboot in the case of a power outage.
Now you don’t have to worry about power outages or network anomalies, knowing that your encoding machine will always be encoding. Enjoy your newly found freedom!
Remote control: Install tightVNC to control computer from outside the building.
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You must have Broadband to watch stream:
The quality of the stream is 273 KPS Video, 320 x 240, with high quality audio Windows Media Audio 32 kbps, 22 kHz, stereo (A/V) 1-pass CBR.
This is the min I would use you can bump up from here.
I decided not to embed player but to spawn Wm player as that is the way most prefer to click to watch… if you automatically launch at homepage it kills all dial-ups! Let the viewer choose.
the link: mms://169.130.151.126/wtjr
Note the mms://
The Stream is UP and on the air!
WTJR Engineering 