Play-On
Steaming service recorder.
Uses Windows Base and assumes post template setup scripts have been run.
System Requirements
Memory |
Disk |
|---|---|
8GB |
60GB |
Ports
Play-on Ports
Port
Protocol
Type
Purpose
22
TCP
PUBLIC
SSHD for sshfs connections
57331
TCP/UDP
DISABLE
For streaming to other playon apps
Note
Port 57331 is only used if you use playon to stream recordings /
provide a media library; by default this can be safetly disabled.
Updated: None
Service |
Purpose |
|---|---|
SSH |
SSHFS remote file access for copying videos. |
CRD |
Chrome Remote Desktop for remote login. |
RDC |
Remote desktop (localhost connection only) for Chrome Remote Desktop. |
Flash |
Adobe flash used for recording via playon. |
Playon Server |
mediamallserver.exe Server used to manage recordings and accounts. |
Server Setup
Setup Windows Service with only public key authentication.
Ensure you are connected via the VM console (not CRD) for install, otherwise installer will fail.
Install Playon Desktop, but do not launch immediately.
Connect via CRD.
Launch Playon, skip through helper setup screens.
Playon Video Settings
⚙ › Video Performance
Quality
HD
☑
Allow resumable playback
Advanced options › H.264 Recording Profile
High
Note
All unmentioned options are disabled or unused.
Updated: None
Playon System Check
⚙ › System Check
Check
Notify Automatically
Updated: None
Playon Channels
⚙ › Channels
☐
Disable all channels not used
Note
Disable all channels not used. Login to ones that are.
Updated: None
References