This is the encoder panel with the required perfect settings in order to provide TV Gold shows and run normal sessions as well.
The Frame Rate must be set to 29.97 no matter what and the other parameters set exactly like in the picture.
What is happening when there are problems on site, the Bit Rate falls under 800 kbps and u start to lag.
On the panel right side u see the Auto adjust with the 2 options, SM said we need to tick Degrade quality which means IT WILL NOT DROP the FRAMES theoretically when stream parameters change (due to bad connection either on ur side or SM fucked up servers) but u loose stream quality.
When having problems always check the encoder tab called Encoding Log and u'll see the auto adjusting bit rate going up and down, in this case i sign off and back in, reset modem, pc, whatever, then if i see connection is stabile i know all is ok.
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