Kapang Specifications: Onboarding for Content Owners & FAST

Please find the details below for Kapang Onboarding Specifications for supplying VOD content and linear feeds via HLS or SRT. Please note that although we are happy to support most existing HLS ladders please note that this is a premium CTV service and no SD or 720 feeds will be accepted.

1. Overview: Kapang Content and Channel Ingestion

Kapang supports the onboarding of linear television channels, video-on-demand libraries and broadcaster-owned streaming services through a number of established broadcast and streaming delivery methods.

As part of the View TV ecosystem, Kapang is designed to accommodate existing broadcast infrastructure, allowing content owners, studios, broadcasters and third-party playout providers to connect without having to adopt a specific streaming technology provider.

Linear channels can be delivered using either SRT or HLS, while VOD libraries can be supplied through secure FTP/SFTP delivery or an automated MRSS feed.

The following specifications outline the technical requirements for connecting content and channels to Kapang and the View TV Network.

PART 1: CONTENT INGEST AND FILE DELIVERY

2. Kapang Video Content Ingest Format

Kapang accepts professionally encoded video content for ingestion into its VOD and content library infrastructure.

Content should be supplied in native frame rate and at the following minimum resolutions and bitrates:

Video format	Resolution	Minimum bitrate
Full HD	1920 × 1080	15 Mbps
4K UHD	3840 × 2160	45 Mbps

Content should retain its original frame rate wherever possible. Avoid unnecessary frame-rate conversion, which can affect picture quality and motion reproduction.

Higher-quality source files are welcomed where available.

Content Metadata and Artwork

All content submitted to Kapang must have its associated programme information and artwork available through TMDB (The Movie Database).

Content owners should ensure that titles, descriptions, programme information and relevant artwork are correctly listed and accessible.

TMDB: https://www.themoviedb.org/?language=en-US

This allows Kapang to maintain consistent metadata, programme identification and artwork across its supported devices and distribution endpoints.

File Delivery via SFTP

All content files will be transferred through a dedicated SFTP account established by View TV Studios at the point of contract.

This provides a secure and controlled method of delivering content libraries, programme assets and associated materials into the Kapang content management infrastructure.

FTP/SFTP credentials and delivery instructions will be provided during technical onboarding.

PART 2: LINEAR FAST CHANNEL DELIVERY

3. Linear Streaming Feed for Kapang Broadcasters

Kapang accepts linear FAST television channels through two primary contribution methods:

SRT (Secure Reliable Transport)
HLS (HTTP Live Streaming)

There is no requirement to use Zixi or other proprietary point-to-point streaming services.

Broadcasters are free to use their existing playout and streaming technology providers, provided the resulting feeds meet the technical requirements outlined below.

View TV can also support the delivery of channels through its own View TV Cloud infrastructure.

Channel Information Requirements

Every channel submission must include:

Information	Requirement
Channel name	Maximum 20 characters
Channel description	Maximum 150 words
Channel artwork	Avaialble as per the specs at the end of this page
Primary delivery feed	SRT or HLS
Backup feed	Optional for inventory-share HLS channels
XMLTV EPG	Publicly accessible URL
Advertising integration	CTV V4 VAST tag for legacy inventory-share models only

Channel names and descriptions should accurately represent the content and programming available.

4. SRT Specification: Broadcaster Linear FAST Channels

SRT provides a reliable contribution method for broadcasters and playout providers wishing to deliver a live linear television feed directly into the View TV infrastructure.

SRT is suitable for professional broadcast contribution and allows View TV to manage the downstream streaming, distribution and monetization workflow.

SRT Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Primary resolution	1920 × 1080
Optional resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
HD bitrate	8 Mbps minimum, 15 Mbps preferred
4K bitrate	30 Mbps minimum, 45 Mbps preferred
Frame rate	Native source frame rate
Supported frame rates	23.98 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.97 / 60 fps
Transport	SRT
Redundancy	Independent secondary contribution path preferred

For premium channels, 15 Mbps HD contribution is recommended to provide additional headroom for broadcast-quality distribution. For 4K, 45 Mbps is the preferred contribution bitrate.

The native source frame rate should be retained wherever possible.

SCTE-35 Advertising Signalling

Channels using traditional advertising inventory-share arrangements must support SCTE-35 advertising signalling where applicable.

SCTE-35 markers should identify advertising break opportunities, including:

Break start signalling.
Advertising break duration.
Appropriate signalling on the relevant PID.
Consistent timing between the programme output and advertising insertion points.

This allows the downstream advertising technology to identify and process advertising opportunities within the linear broadcast stream.

For Next Generation FAST channels operating under the View TV $100 RPM model, third-party SSP or technical provider VAST integration is not required.

FAST Channel Advertising Break Pattern

FAST channels should follow a consistent advertising schedule that balances monetization with the viewer experience.

The recommended advertising structure is:

Parameter	Requirement
Advertising allowance	10–14 minutes per hour
Minimum advertising pod	90 seconds
Maximum advertising pod	180 seconds
Break signalling	SCTE-35 where applicable

Advertising breaks should be distributed consistently throughout the programming schedule rather than concentrated at the end of each hour.

5. HLS Specification: Kapang Linear FAST Channels

Kapang also accepts existing HLS feeds from broadcasters and third-party streaming technology providers.

The HLS specification is flexible, and View TV is happy to test existing delivery configurations to establish compatibility with the network.

The preferred adaptive bitrate ladder is:

Recommended HLS Adaptive Bitrate Ladder

Profile	Resolution	Video bitrate
Ladder 1	1920 × 1080	8 Mbps
Ladder 2	1280 × 720	4 Mbps
Ladder 3	1024 × 576	1 Mbps

Existing HLS feeds using the following lower bitrate configuration may also be submitted for compatibility testing:

Profile	Resolution	Video bitrate
Ladder 1	1920 × 1080	6 Mbps
Ladder 2	1280 × 720	3 Mbps
Ladder 3	1024 × 576	1 Mbps

The preferred configuration is the 8/4/1 Mbps ladder, particularly for premium channels and channels carrying high-motion content.

Frame Rate

Supported frame rates include:

23.98 fps
25 fps
29.97 fps
30 fps
50 fps
59.97 fps
60 fps

The output frame rate should match the original broadcast source.

For premium sports and high-motion programming, 59.97 fps is preferred where the original source supports it.

Audio Specification

All HLS feeds should provide AAC stereo audio.

Parameter	Specification
Audio codec	AAC
Channels	Stereo
Audio bitrate	64–320 kbps
Audio normalisation	-6 dB target level

Audio should remain consistent throughout the channel output to avoid noticeable changes in volume between programmes and advertising breaks.

CDN and HLS Accessibility

All HLS feeds supplied for inclusion in the View TV Network must be available through an unprotected CDN endpoint.

The purpose is to allow View TV to collect and distribute the channel through its network infrastructure without requiring individual VPN connections, passwords or proprietary streaming access arrangements.

Requirements include:

Publicly accessible HLS manifest URL.
No DRM or content protection preventing authorised ingestion.
Reliable manifest and segment availability.
Sufficient CDN capacity for continuous channel delivery.
Stable streaming performance.
No manual authentication requirements.

HLS Redundancy and Backup Feeds

For traditional inventory-share channels, both a primary and secondary HLS feed must be supplied.

View TV requires an N+N redundancy arrangement, with independent primary and backup delivery paths wherever possible.

The objective is to maintain continuous channel availability if the primary CDN, encoder or playout infrastructure experiences an interruption.

All channel providers must demonstrate an SLA exceeding 99.1%.

A 99.9% or higher availability target is recommended for premium broadcast services.

PART 3: ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE

6. XMLTV EPG Format

All linear channels must provide a standard XMLTV-compatible Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).

The XMLTV feed allows Kapang and the View TV Network to collect programme scheduling information automatically and populate channel listings across supported television platforms.

XMLTV Technical Requirements

Every channel must provide:

A standard XMLTV-formatted feed.
A publicly accessible pickup URL.
No VPN requirement.
No password or manual authentication requirement.
Accurate programme start and end times.
Full programme descriptions.
Correct channel identification.
Programme and episode information where available.
A minimum of seven days of forward scheduling.

Programme artwork and episodic image links may be included within the XMLTV feed but are not mandatory where the relevant artwork is already available through TMDB.

EPG and DVR Requirements

The EPG should maintain at least seven days of forward scheduling.

For channels supporting DVR or catch-up services, the appropriate programme metadata and scheduling information must also be available to support the relevant replay window.

The XMLTV feed should be hosted on a reliable CDN pickup point and remain available for automated collection by View TV.

Examples of the required XMLTV structure are available upon request.

PART 4: ADVERTISING AND MONETIZATION

7. Legacy FAST Channels: Inventory-Share Advertising Integration

For channels operating under traditional FAST inventory-share agreements, an advertising integration must be provided as part of the technical onboarding process.

The broadcaster or its technology provider must supply a compatible CTV VAST advertising tag from its advertising technology provider or SSP.

This allows the agreed advertising inventory to be made available through the relevant monetization infrastructure.

Legacy FAST Technical Submission

The following must be supplied:

Primary HLS feed URL.
Secondary HLS backup feed URL.
Public XMLTV EPG URL.
CTV VAST advertising tag.
Confirmation of advertising break signalling and integration.
Confirmation of the channel’s SLA and redundancy arrangements.

The VAST tag must be compatible with the agreed CTV advertising workflow.

These requirements apply to traditional inventory-share channels and are not universal requirements for every Kapang channel.

8. Next Generation FAST Channels: View TV $100 RPM Model

View TV offers an alternative approach to FAST channel monetization through its Next Generation FAST model.

Rather than requiring channel operators to manage their own third-party SSP or advertising technology provider integrations, View TV provides the monetization infrastructure through its network.

$100 RPM Minimum Revenue Model

All Next Generation FAST channels adhere to a $100 RPM model.

$100 RPM = $0.10 per viewing hour.

This provides a straightforward revenue relationship based on viewing-hour consumption.

Under this model:

No third-party SSP VAST tag is required.
No technical provider VAST tag is required.
No separate third-party SSP integration is required.
Monetization is managed through the View TV network model.
Channel owners can concentrate on content, programming and audience growth.

The Next Generation FAST model is designed to simplify the technical and commercial relationships traditionally associated with FAST distribution.

It moves the emphasis towards measurable audience consumption and predictable channel monetization.

PART 5: FAST VOD AND OWNED & OPERATED CHANNEL PARTNERSHIPS

9. FAST VOD Content Delivery

Kapang also supports VOD libraries and content partnerships for FAST channels, AVOD services and owned-and-operated linear television channels.

Content can be supplied through either:

A dedicated private FTP/SFTP account.
A valid MRSS (Media RSS) feed.

This provides flexibility for studios, content owners and distribution partners with existing content management and delivery infrastructure.

VOD Encoding Specifications

All VOD content should be encoded or upscaled to Full HD 1920 × 1080.

Parameter	Specification
Resolution	1920 × 1080
Minimum video bitrate	8 Mbps
Preferred video bitrate	10–15 Mbps
Frame rate	Native source frame rate
Delivery method	FTP/SFTP or MRSS

Higher-quality source material is welcomed, including 4K UHD content where appropriate.

Content should be supplied with the associated metadata, programme descriptions, artwork and relevant episode information.

MRSS Feed Delivery

For partners with existing content management systems, MRSS provides an automated method of making VOD content available to Kapang.

The feed should contain valid media references and associated programme metadata, allowing content to be identified, collected and processed by the Kapang ingestion infrastructure.

Technical examples and feed requirements can be supplied during onboarding.

PART 6: TECHNICAL ONBOARDING CHECKLIST

10. What to Provide When Submitting a Channel

To make onboarding straightforward, broadcasters and playout providers should supply the following information.

VOD Content Partnership

Content library and programme list.
Video files meeting the required specifications.
TMDB metadata and artwork.
Programme descriptions and episode information.
FTP/SFTP delivery details or MRSS feed.
Confirmation of content and distribution rights.

PART 7: VIEW TV NETWORK DISTRIBUTION

11. One Broadcast Feed. Multiple Distribution Opportunities.

Kapang and View TV are designed to make television distribution simpler for broadcasters and content owners.

Traditionally, distributing a FAST channel across multiple CTV platforms can require separate technical integrations, individual distribution arrangements and multiple reporting relationships.

Through View TV Cloud and the View TV Network, broadcasters can connect their existing HLS or SRT infrastructure to a centralised distribution and management ecosystem.

This provides a route to:

Managed linear television distribution.
Centralised channel monitoring.
Multiple CTV and streaming distribution endpoints.
Audience and viewing-hour reporting.
Advertising and revenue management.
Channel performance analysis.
Global distribution opportunities.

Broadcasters can continue using their existing playout and streaming technology providers while View TV manages the wider distribution and monetization infrastructure.

Our objective is to make professional television distribution accessible, measurable and commercially sustainable.

12. Start Your Kapang Channel Onboarding

Whether you are a television broadcaster, independent content owner, production studio, FAST channel operator or streaming technology provider, Kapang provides a route to bring your content and channels to a wider connected television audience.

View TV supports both traditional inventory-share FAST channels and its Next Generation FAST model, providing flexibility for different channel ownership and monetization arrangements.

FAST Channel Graphics for Kapang Listings

We require four separate 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

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