How Do I: Use or configure Basic DJ support (Server-side Streaming Source)

1. Server-side Streaming Source Configuration

 

Under the Management section you will see "Configure Server"

Configure Server: Provides access to the settings for your streaming server, described in the Server Configuration section below.

 

Under the Source tab there are options for configuring a server-side streaming source. These settings are only required if you are permitted to upload media (MP3 files, etc.) to the server. If you will be providing your own, offsite source (such as a live broadcast, using something like WinAmp with the Oddcast plugin) then the server-side streaming source may be disabled.

 

If you didn't order Basic DJ service with your Streaming account then, this option will be disabled and unavailable to you. In order to get Basic DJ service enabled you can send a email to support@zoenetworks.com requesting the Basic DJ services to be added and we will be happy to help with this.

 

Options include:

 

Streaming source

Specifies whether the server-side streaming source should be enabled. Options include:

 Disabled: If selected, server-side streaming support is turned off. This setting is necessary if you plan to provide your own streaming source.

Enabled: If selected, server-side streaming support will be turned on. This setting is necessary if you plan to upload your media library to the server and will not be providing your own streaming source.

 

Note: that if a streaming source is enabled, but no media (eg: MP3 files) have been uploaded, the server will fail to start. As such, be sure to upload at least one track before starting your server with server-side streaming source support enabled.

 

Rebuild playlist on startup

Specifies whether the playlist should be rebuilt automatically every time the server is started or restarted. If enabled, Zoe Networks Control Panel will re-index your media library and build a new playlist every time the server is started or restarted. If disabled, the same playlist will always be used unless you manually update it.

 

Note that if no playlist exists, Zoe Networks Streaming Control Panel will always build one regardless of this setting.

 

Mount point

Note: this option may or may not be available depending on the server software being used. More specifically, this option is for IceCast servers only.

 

Specifies the mount point to which the streaming source should connect. If unsure, simply set this to /stream as a default value.

 

 

 

2. Starting and Stopping Server-side Streaming Source

 

The Server Control section provides controls for stopping and starting your streaming server.

 

These options include:

  • Start Server: Starts your streaming server (and streaming source, if enabled).
  • Stop Server: Shuts down your streaming server (and streaming source, if enabled). This will disconnect any listeners that may be tuned into your stream, and will take your stream offline.
  • Restart Server: Shuts down your streaming server, then immediately starts it again. This will disconnect any listeners that may be tuned into your stream. Restarting your server may be necessary to apply certain configuration changes, and is equivalent to manually stopping, then starting your server.
  • Reload Server: Attempts to re-load your server configuration and playlist without disconnecting any listeners or interrupting your stream. This will apply many configuration changes, but a full restart may be necessary in some cases.
  • Skip Song: Skips to the next song in your playlist. This option is only available if using the server-side streaming source.
  • Deactivate Source: De-activates the server-side stream source (if enabled for your account). If you want to switch from pre-programmed content to a live stream, you can use this feature to stop your server-side stream source before connecting your live stream source. When you finish your live broadcast, simply disconnect your live stream source and click the Activate Source button to re-activate your server-side stream source and return to pre-programmed content.
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