Live or stored RTP streams are playable via unicast in VBrick StreamPlayer, Apple QuickTime, VLC, and other players using RTSP for stream control. An RTP player can also be embedded on an HTML page. It is possible to utilize either the Multi-Protocol Server or the RTP server to play these streams.

For live content, the RTP server should be used for optimal stream stability, but if many simultaneous users are expected, the equivalent RTSP server from the Multi-Protocol Server is preferred. Regardless of the server used, to play the live stream an RTSP URL in the following format points to the stream:

When using the RTP server the port does not need to be identified unless it has been changed from the default 554. Normally, the publishing point format is <streamname>.sdp so, a URL would look like:

When using the Multi-Protocol server, the port does need to be identified. The publishing point is the stream name so, an example URL would be:

Regardless of the server used, playing stored content uses an RTSP URL pointing to the file in the this format:

The RTP server can play files containing a variety of codecs, though it is recommended only for stored content. Again, the port does not need identification unless it has been changed from the default 554. An example URL would be:

In StreamPlayer, enter the full RTSP URL in the IP Address field: