Kapang onboarding has the ability to take in linear and VOD Channels in a number of ways using the details below:

Linear Streaming Feed & VOD for Kapang Channel Broadcasters

All channels can be sent to the Kapang network via SRT or HLS, there are no requirements for ZIXI or other point-to-point streaming services.

We require channel name (20 Chars Max) and Channel Description 150 words max

Broadcaster Linear FAST Channels – Kapang SRT Feed

The specification for SRT is:

Frame Size – 1920 x 1080 (4K UHD Optional)

Bit Rate – 8Mbps although 15Mbps prefered

Frames – 23.98/25/29.98/30/50/60

SCTE 35 FormatStart and Break Length on PID

FAST Channel HLS – Kapang HLS Feed

The Specification for HLS is flexible and we are happy to test any existing feed:

Ladder 1 – 1920 x 1080 6MBPS 23.98/25/29.98/30/50/60

Ladder 2 – 1280 x 720 4MBPS 23.98/25/29.98/30/50/60

Ladder 3 -1024 x 576 2MBPS 23.98/25/29.98/30/50/60

Ladder 4 – 1024 x 576 1MBPS 23.98/25/29.98/30/50/60

All audio should be 64-192kps AAC Stereo Audio with -6Db Normalisation

XMLTV EPG Format

Standard XMLTV format for EPG with or without episodic images, must have full descriptions and accurate timings and available for 7 days for DVR services.

FAST VOD or Owned and Operated Linear Channel Partnerships

All VOD should be encoded or upscaled to 1920 x 1080 with an 8Mbps bitrate although 10-15Mbps is preferred. Content can be sent via a private FTP account or via a valid MRSS feed.

XMLTV EPG Format

All EPGs should be provided with an XML TV format with or without image links as preferable. Examples are available on request.

FAST Channel Graphics

We require four seperate graphics:

Channel EPG Icon – 1024 x 1024 Transparent PNG with 150 Pixel Radius full edge bleed

Channel Logo – 500 x 350 Transparent PNG White Text or Logo with no background

Hero Banner – 1920 x 1080 High Quality JPG bias Right header

Search DVD Box – 1080 x 1920 Tall High Quality JPG with 250 pixel top and bottom text safe region

1024x1024
1024×1024

1080x1920
1080×1920

500x350
500×350 (bias logo to bottom of frame and will normally be overlayed onto 1920 x 1080 image)

1920x1080
1920×1080