# Processing and Control

![Fig. 1: Processing and control menu](https://304400748-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MS3qj4cW170AMeE1ckj-1703796690%2Fuploads%2FYQR7lTf28LgD60rcseoI%2Fstream-conf-process-contr.png?alt=media\&token=68223f56-b422-404e-b60b-29f239749532)

## HLS Output

HTTP live streaming (HLS) is an industry-standard video streaming protocol.

### 2 Storage

Selection of the storage location in the working memory or on the hard disk.

### 3 EXT-X Version

Selection of HLS version for different requirements.

* **Version 3** is recommended and is standard.
* **Version 6** is with guaranteed iFrames for each HLS chunk. Some players require this.
* **Version 7** is with fragmented MP4 files. MPEG-DASH has been adapted.

### 4 Segment length

The unit for segment length is in seconds. The segment is cut at the next keyframe after this time has elapsed. We recommend using the value 2 as the default value.

### 5 List size

The maximum number of playlist segments. The value 0 will contain all segments. As a default value, we recommend using the value 6.

### 6 Master playlist

Master Playlist option (default is active). This Increases player compatibility.

### 7 Autoclean

Automatic cleanup of all media data after the end of the process.

## 8 RTMP Output

Publish the stream as an RTMP output.

## 9 SRT Output

Publish the stream as an SRT output.

## 10 Snapshot

A preview image is generated from the live stream.

### 11 Interval

The interval is in seconds and specifies the value until the video source's preview image (JPEG) is updated. As the default value, we recommend 1 minute, 60 seconds.

## Process

Behavior rule for the running video process in case of a malfunction.

### 12 Reconnect

The checkbox is used to decide whether the stream should reconnect or not.

### 13 Reconnect

Interval in seconds until the connection starts again.

### 14 Timeout

Seconds until a hanging process is terminated and exited as Faulty.

## ...

### 15 Abort

Unsaved settings are lost by canceling.

### 16 Save

Do not forget to save settings.

### 17 Close

Closes the active window without saving.

## Learn more

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[user-guides](https://docs.datarhei.com/restreamer/knowledge-base/user-guides)
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