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Manually configure PID mappings
Last Updated: July 07, 2026

As an alternate method, you can manually configure PID mappings after you configure an MPTS transport stream.

To manually configure PID mappings:

  1. Log in to the EM, https://<VPS #2_IP_address>:5557.
  2. Click Mappings > PID Mappings.
  3. Choose the VUE server or choose All Server from the drop down list.
  4. Click the Add icon button to configure the PID mapping.
  5. Update values as necessary:
    ParameterDescription
    Transport StreamSelect the MPTS transport stream from the drop-down list to assign this mapping as the configured output TS.
    Input InterfaceThe interface IP to receive the input video/data stream. If this server is part of a redundancy cluster, this must be a VIP.
    NOTE:

    If you have selected a specific VUE server from the drop-down list, then only the input interface IP of that server will be available.

    Input MulticastEnter the input multicast IPv4 address of the service.
    Input UDPEnter the UDP port of the service.
    Input Source

    (Optional)

    		Enter the IGMPv3 Source IP of the service.
    Input PIDEnter the input PID number. The PID number must be in HEX.
    Output PIDEnter the output PID number. The PID number must be in HEX.
    PID TypeSelect the PID Type from the drop down menu. Select the PID Type Fixed, if the specific PID type is not listed.
    Configure Secondary Server Input (Initial Standby server)

    This option allows you to configure a secondary input stream to receive a mapping. Selecting this options allows you to enter a secondary input multicast IP, secondary input source IP, and secondary input UDP port. If this mapping is configured on a server that is part of Redundancy Cluster these secondary parameters will be used on the initial standby server only. The input multicast, input UDP port, and input source will always be used on the initial active server.

    NOTE: This option is used only for HA 1:1 server redundancy.
    Secondary Input MulticastOptional parameter when using HA 1:1 server redundancy. Multicast address to receive the video data on the initial standby VUE server. Leave blank for unicast reception.
    Secondary Input UDPOptional parameter when using HA 1:1 server redundancy. Input UDP port to receive the video data on the initial standby VUE server.
    Secondary Input SourceOptional parameter when using HA 1:1 server redundancy. Multicast input Source IP address (for IGMP v3 multicast reception) on initial standby VUE server. Leave blank for unicast reception.
    Enable this mappingEnable or disable operation of the input stream. By default, the mapping is enabled.
  6. Click Submit to save the values or Cancel to disregard the changes.
    To view the existing values and create an export file, use the Export button. You can modify an exported file and save to new values based on your system requirements.
    NOTE: You can only enable TS redundancy for a desired input TS stream but cannot configure TSR.
  7. (Optional) Enable TS redundancy.
    You must enable, suspend, and then enter the secondary input stream redundancy. For more information, see Enable TS redundancy and Enable TS redundancy suspension.
View PID mapping details
  1. To view the details of a PID mapping, click on the mapping to expand the collapsible row.
    ParameterDescription
    Assigned ToShows the server name for which the mapping is assigned.
    Input TS State

    Shows the input processing state. This shows the state of the input stream (received or not received along with other input states). This indicates if the input has been successfully received or if there is an error with input stream reception.

    Mapping StateShows the MPEG processing state.
    CreatedShows the time that the mapping is created.
    Last StatusShows the time that the mapping status last changed.

    Other options available on this screen are:

    User InterfaceDescription
    Delete All PID buttonDelete all the PID mappings.
    PaginationNavigation across mapping pages.
    Number of entries to view per pageNumber of mappings to be listed per page.
Enable TS Redundancy
  1. Enable TS redundancy for a specific input stream you must provide a secondary INTF port, secondary multicast IP, secondary UDP port, and secondary source IP information for the desired input stream.
    After input transport stream and mappings are configured, the created input stream automatically populates in the TS Redundancy window. To enable TS redundancy for desired input stream:
    1. Click TS Redundancy on left navigation pane.
    2. Click more options on the desired TS row entry.
    3. Click Modify. This opens Modify TS Redundancy dialog.
    4. Select the checkbox Enable and then select Suspend.
    5. Enter the secondary input stream information such as secondary INTF port, secondary multicast IP, secondary UDP port, and secondary source IP.
    6. Click TS Redundancy on left navigation pane.
    7. Click Submit.