nDVR allow you to record a live stream while simultaneously allowing viewers to play or pause the live stream, rewind to a previously recorded point, and resume viewing at the current live point when playing streams on any device or player that supports the HLS and MPEG-DASH To enable this feature, follow the steps
Category: DVR
How to create DVR for Live Streams?
To create DVR for your Live Streams please log into your 5centsCDN Console In the re-directed page, click on the drop-down menu Live Streams which is located to the extreme left, right under the 5centsCDN logo and click on the appropriate Stream for which the DVR has to be created. Click on the Manage Button which is located near to your live stream. In the re-directed page go to DVR which […]
How to export DVR stream to push zone?
This article explains how to export DVR stream to push zone. If you want to export your DVR stream to push zone then follow the below steps. Log in to 5centsCDN console. Select DVR and click the manage button nearest your stream. Click to DVR status. Select the starting and ending time of your recorded […]
What is DVR auto export option?
We have implemented a new feature DVR export option. In this feature you can export the DVR stream to MP4 in time based. To enable this option, follow the steps Login to 5centsCDN console Select DVR under live streams Click the manage button Select DVR auto export Enable this option Specify the duration and select […]
What is the maximum nDVR rewind period(Mins)?
You can set the rewind period maximum up to 180 minutes. The value should be between 5 mins to 180 mins. How can I upgrade the rewind period above 180 minutes? A custom setup is needed to upgrade the nDVR rewind period. You can contact our sales team via Ticket or Live Chat.
How long does my recording available on CDN?
By default, the DVR content will reside for 24 hours from the time of recording. You can set the retention period for the DVR. So the recordings will be available on the server for that specified days. What is the maximum limit that I can set as the retention period? You can set the retention […]
How to get player code for DVR playback URL?
We have added player code for your DVR streams. You will get Flow player, VideoJS and 5centsCDN player code from the console. To get the player code, please follow the steps. Login to 5centsCDN console. Go to DVR under live stream. Click the Manage button of your DVR stream. On the redirected page, Click DVR […]
What is the difference in working of nDVR enabled HLS playback URL and normal HLS playback URL?
If you need rewind option along with the live stream then you can enable the nDVR option. You can set a maximum of 180 minute nDVR period. In normal HLS playback URL doesn’t have a rewind option. The URL only deliver the live content. If the stream is offline then the URL will not work. […]
My live stream recording is not available on the DVR status page?
The recordings are stored based on the retention period. If you set retention period as one day then the recordings are only available in one day. You can set the retention period up to 14 days.
How to generate DVR playback fragment in a specific time range
5centsCDN supports time ranges for DVR playback, using this a client can playback the recorded fragment in a specific time range. This is used for various use cases, especially in the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) type of applications. No special setup is needed. Follow general setup instruction to make DVR settings and then use specially […]