VR-120HD: An error message appears on the streaming platform screen, and live streaming cannot start.

When "Custom" is selected for <Service 1> or <Service 2> on the Stream/Record setup screen (page 2) of VR-120HD, you may see an error message appear on the streaming platform's screen, and live streaming cannot start.

If this happens, check the requirements (settings) for live streaming on the streaming platform and select them properly in the System menu and Record/Stream Setup screens of the VR-120HD.

-The requirements vary depending on the streaming platform. More information is at the end of this guide.
-For details on the setting procedure and menu items, see the "VR-120HD Reference Manual".

• [MENU] button > "System"
  
  
  • Output Format > Stream/Record
    
    
    
  • Frame Rate - Stream/Record
    
    
    
• Press the USER [3] button. 
  The Stream/Record setup screen appears. 
  *The streaming/recording setup screen function is assigned to the USER [3] button by factory default. 
  *You can also enter the Stream/Record menu and select "Jump to Setup".
  
  
  • Stream/Record > Target Video Bitrate (page 1)
    
    
    
  • Stream/Record > Target Audio Bitrate (page 1)
    
    
    
  • Stream/Record > Encode Profile (page 3)
    

For more information on connecting to streaming platforms, use these guides:

• How to Stream to Facebook with the "Use Web App" Setting
• How to Stream to YouTube with the "Use Web App" Setting
• How to Stream to Twitch with the "Use Web App" Setting
• How to Stream to any platform with the "Use Web App" Setting

The following list contains important information on streaming platforms. This information is subject to change at any time. Please refer to the platform's support articles for the latest information.

Services that Support Direct Login

Facebook Live: There are no account restrictions for 30 FPS streams and you can stream to your Timeline, Pages, or Groups either publicly or privately.

• Requirements for Facebook Live videos
• About HD streaming on Facebook Gaming
• How to join the Facebook Gaming Level Up program

Twitch: There are no account restrictions, but private and test streams are not possible, all streams are public.

• Twitch Streamers - Broadcasting Guidelines

YouTube: There are account requirements before you can stream directly via login, most require no action from you.

• Most importantly, you have to verify your channel using a mobile phone number and wait up to 24 hours, using this link: youtube.com/verify

These are the requirements, please click here for more information. Note that these are YouTube's requirements and are subject to change at any time:

• Restricted Streaming: Requires 50 followers, no account restrictions in the last 90 days, a verified channel (requires a mobile phone number), and up to a 24 hour waiting period for mobile streaming. There is a limit on viewers (number of followers +25) and archived streams default to private.
• Unrestricted Streaming: In addition to the above requirements it requires 1000 followers and the waiting period may be longer than 24 hours for mobile streaming without restrictions.
• If you do not meet these requirements: You can connect by setting up Custom RTMP in the menu.
  • Log into your YouTube account in a web browser, enter YouTube Studio, and look for the RTMP URL and Stream Key.

Services that Support Custom RTMP

For all other services, set them up as a Custom RTMP in the menu.

Some services listed below may require a paid monthly subscription and some do not support streaming outside of their dedicated mobile app, please see below for additional details.

The following information is subject to change at any time. Please refer to the platform's support articles for the latest information.

BoxCast: Set up as a Custom RTMP service.

More information is in this guide.

Crowdcast: Set up a Custom RTMP service.

More information on Crowdcast's RTMP Studio is in this guide.

Dacast: Set up a Custom RTMP service.

More information is in this guide.

Instagram: Instagram now provides RTMP information to set up a Custom RTMP service.

More information is in this guide.

LinkedIn: There are account requirements before you can stream. You will need 150 followers or connections, a history of posting original content, and no community guideline violations.

Once your account is activated for streaming, set up a Custom RTMP service.

More information in this guide.

Patreon: This platform uses Crowdcast, please scroll up for more information.

Restream: Set up a Custom RTMP service.

More information in this guide.

If you want to stream AeroCaster to Restream Studio, you need a company plan.

More information in this guide.

Snapchat: This platform does not appear to support livestreaming at this time.

TikTok: There are account requirements before you can start a stream with the TikTok app. There may be additional requirements to get a RTMP URL and Stream Key.

Direct mobile streaming from outside the TikTok app is not supported, but you can set up a Custom RTMP service by setting up the stream in the TikTok app to get the RTMP URL and Stream Key.

Twitter: Set up a Custom RTMP service.

More information on Twitter's Media Studio Producer in this guide.

Vimeo: Set up a Custom RTMP service.

More information is in this guide.