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# Configure the output

MK.IO Beam can output decoded video, audio and data using one or more of the following transport
methods for distribution to other devices:

[](/beam/receiver/output/sdi)

### SDI Output

Broadcast standard for transmitting uncompressed video, audio, and data over coaxial or fiber cables.

[](/beam/receiver/output/smpte-st-2022-6)

### SMPTE ST 2022-6 Output

IP-based standard that encapsulates a complete SDI signal (video, audio, and data) into a single stream.

[](/beam/receiver/output/smpte-st-2110)

### SMPTE ST 2110 Output

Native IP standard that transports video, audio, and data as separate, independent streams.

[](/beam/receiver/output/ts-passthrough)

### Transport Stream Passthrough

Convert a satellite feed into an IP UDP multicast transport stream and decrypt the content.

## Output Profile selection

Some output configurations require optimizations to get the best performance. The following
**output profiles** are available:

| Output Profile           | Receiver Service Type                                                                                                                       | Other Service Types |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- |
| Standard                 | Recommended for: - SDI output (all video formats) - SMPTE ST 2022-6 output (all video formats) - SMPTE ST 2110 output (SD/HD video formats) | Recommended         |
| SMPTE ST 2110 UHD Output | Mandatory for: - SMPTE ST 2110 output (UHD video formats)                                                                                   | Not recommended     |

These **output profiles** are optimized for the Receiver service and support mixed output
configurations. For other service types, such as Live Encoding, use the **Standard** output profile.

### Service Running Blocked by the Current Output Profile

In some cases, a Receiver service may be prevented from starting and entering the Running state.
In this case, an alarm is raised indicating that the service configuration is not compatible with
the selected **output profile**. Refer to the alarm description for guidance on resolving the issue
and bringing the service into the Running state.

For example, if the output profile is set to **Standard** and a UHD receiver service is configured
for SMPTE ST 2110 output, a **Service blocked** alarm will indicate that **SMPTE ST 2110 UHD Output**
is required. While the alarm is active, the service remains in a Failed state and cannot enter the
Running state.

## Configure the Output Profile

To configure the output profile, follow these steps:

* Select  Appliance from the left-hand side menu.

* Click the Output Profile tab.

* Select the appropriate output profile setting from the Output profile drop-down menu

* Click the Apply and Reboot button.

* A confirmation pop-up window will appear asking, “Are you sure?”

* Review any warnings or guidance provided. If you are sure, click Yes, configure and REBOOT!
  Otherwise, click Cancel to abort.

* Following the reboot, refresh the web page. The reboot may take a few minutes to complete.