How to install and Configure Adobe Media Live Encoder for HD broadcasting

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1 How to install and Configure Adobe Media Live Encoder for HD broadcasting Adobe Media Live Encoder Download: Step 1 Go to Click on the Download button at the bottom webpage. Step 2 After clicking the Download button, an Adobe registration will be required in order to download FMLE. You must fill the information as is described below: Enter your first name. Enter your last name Enter your Address you would like to create the account with Organization name Select your country State/Province Industry Functional area/department Job Title or role Click on the Submit button Note: Adobe doesn t require creating an account, however If you have an existing Adobe account, click in the SING IN button at the top of the page. You must enter the Adobe ID and password and Skip to step 4.

2 Step 3 The next page displays the License Agreement. Review the license agreement then scroll to the bottom of the page and click I Agree Step 4 Download Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2 by clicking on the Download for Windows link or accordantly to your operate system.

3 Install For Windows Users Windows Users follow steps 1 7 below. (Mac users scroll down for additional instructions) Windows - Step 1 Internet Explorer users click on Save.

4 Windows - Step 2 Internet Explorer users - When the download is complete Run. Mozilla Firefox users When the download is complete, double click on the file titled flashmedialiveencoder_3.2_wwe_signed.msi

5 Chrome users When the download is complete, double click on the file titled flashmedialiveencoder_3.2_wwe_signed.msi found at the bottom of chrome or hoover and use the right clicks then Open and accept the Security Warning by clicking the RUN button. Windows - Step 3 Click Next on the first screen Windows - Step 4 Click on the radio button next to I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.

6 Windows - Step 5 Click the box next to Create Shortcuts. Click Next. Windows - Step 6 On the next screen, click Install.

7 Windows - Step 7 When the installation is complete, uncheck the box next to Show the readme file. Click Finish Congratulations! You have successfully installed Adobe Media Live Encoder 3. Continue to How to configure Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2. Scroll down to How to configure Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2 (FMLE) Install for Mac Users Mac Users follow steps 1 4 below:

8 Mac OSX Step 1 Safari users click on Download for Mac OS. The file will automatically start downloading. Mac OSX Step 2 Mozilla Firefox users, click on Download for Mac OS, then click Save File. Mac OSX Step 3 Click the download Icon and click on Show All Downloads.

9 Mac OSX Step 4 When finished downloading, double click AdobeFMLE3.2.dmg in Downloads list. How to configure Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2 (FMLE) How to configure Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder 3.2 (FMLE) Step 1 After the installation, Adobe FMLE will launch automatically. You can open the application at any time by clicking on the icon in the desktop Step 2 Change the configuration of the Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder as per the screenshot and settings shown below: 1. Preset: Custom 2. Make sure the Video box is checked

10 3. Device: Select the appropriate web cam from the drop down menu if not selected by default 4. Format: H Format Advanced: Profile = Main; Level = 3.0; Keyframe Frequency = 1 second 6. Frame rate: Input size: 1280x720 (required) 8. Bit Rate: 1500 Kbps 9. Output Size: 1280x Check the box Deinterlace on the bottom right section. 11. Set the Audio settings to the following: Channel: Mono Sample Rate: Bit Rate: Remove check mark for Input Video and Audio on the right side of the menu for the preview settings 13. Check the box Auto Adjust which will check Degrade Quality by default 14. Remove the check mark for Save to File on the right side. All other fields in FMLE can be left at default value as shown below:

11 Step 3 For Format Advanced, click on the tool icon next to Format: H.264 and set the advanced settings as follows: Profile = Main Level = 3.0 Keyframe Frequency = 1 seconds Step 4 Once the desired settings are achieved, click on File in the upper left corner. Click Save Profile Step 5

12 Name the file camsprofile and click Save. This allows will allow you to revert back to your custom settings that you have configured above. If you need to revert back to these custom settings, click on the File menu and select Open Profile. Click on camsprofile then click OK to restore your custom settings. Congratulations! You have successfully configured FMLE for cams.com.

13 Tips Make sure to check your CPU usage after your begin streaming. Your CPU usage should NOT exceed 80% or your video quality will suffer. If your CPU is over 80%, lower your video Bit Rate value in the encoder until you see the CPU below 80%. To check your CPU usage on Microsoft Windows, hold the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys simultaneously, when the "task manager" appears, select the performance tab. To check your CPU usage on Mac OS, open Utilities and click the Activity Monitor. Your CPU usage will be the total of User and System.