Every output is compressed and tagged on its own. Use the per-output Encoder window to set bitrate, codec, profile, bit-depth, chroma, resolution and timecode so each destination gets exactly what it needs. HDR capture is set on the EXT row, and an optional Colourimetry window tags an output's colour metadata.

Global defaults that seed new outputs live in Main Settings > Encoding — see Settings & Configuration.

How to open each window

• Encoder — each enabled output shows a coloured codec/bitrate badge on its sub-row (e.g. H264 | Auto, H265 | 3M, Source). Click it. For NDI outputs the badge opens NDI Format (resolution only).
• Hardware Settings (HDR capture) — open Hardware Settings on an EXT (hardware capture) row.
• Colourimetry — the LUT-icon button on each row. Turn it on first in Main Settings > Beta Features > Colorimetry.

Stop an output before changing its encoder or colour settings — the badge and LUT button are disabled while a row is streaming.

See also Outputs (SRT & NDI) and Hardware Capture.

Setting bitrate

Bitrate controls sit at the top of the Encoder window:

• Auto Bitrate — Pulsar picks a sensible bitrate from the resolution and codec. The badge reads Auto, then shows the computed value (e.g. 6M) once you start streaming.
• Manual Bitrate slider — turn Auto off and drag to your target in Mbps (0.5M steps). The min/max for that row type appear under the slider.

Set a manual bitrate on an SRT output

1. Click the output's codec/bitrate badge to open the Encoder window.
2. Turn Auto Bitrate off.
3. Drag the Manual Bitrate slider to the Mbps you want.
4. Click Apply — the badge updates to e.g. H264 | 3M.