Start and stop encoding from the GUI

  1. To start Digital Video Recording as soon as encoding begins, select DVR Auto Record, next to the Start/Stop buttons at the bottom of the window.

  2. Click the Start button in the Flash Media Live Encoder window.

    Note: If both the Stream To Flash Media Server and Save To File options in the Encoding Options tabbed panel are deselected, the Start button is unavailable.

  3. If an authentication dialog box appears, enter your user ID and password.

  4. To start Digital Video Recording manually, click Record.

  5. To stop encoding, click Stop.

    Note: Although the encoding stops, the server connection persists until you click Disconnect. For information on connecting to and disconnecting from the server, see Connect and disconnect.