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PlayReady 2.0+ Test Content

The content provided on this page is compatible with PlayReady version 2.0 and higher clients: 2.0, 2.5, 2.11, 3.0, 3.2, and higher.

Important Notes

Some of the test content listed below was created long ago and includes a default LA_URL in their PlayReady Header which no longer exist. We recommend that you use this test content with a specific LA_URL that you set in your client app, instead of relying on the default value.

Recommended LA_URL for most content:

LA_URL = http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(persist:false,sl:150)

Test Content Collection

Tears of Steel - 4K Content

Content Details:

  • Description: Source: Tears Of Steel (c) Copyright Blender Foundation | mango.blender.org
  • Tool Chain: Azure Media Services encoder
  • Creation Date: August 1, 2011
  • Video Encoding: H264 1080p fragmented
  • Audio Encoding: AAC
  • Encryption Settings: CENC AES 128 CTR - Fixed Key
  • Video KID: {6f651ae1-dbe4-4434-bcb4-690d1564c41c}
  • Audio KID: {6f651ae1-dbe4-4434-bcb4-690d1564c41c}
  • Multi DRM: False
  • PlayReady WRMHEADER: 4.0
  • LA URL: http://test.playready.microsoft.com/service/rightsmanager.asmx?cfg=(persist:false,sl:150)

Content URLs:

  • MPEG-DASH (protected): https://test.playready.microsoft.com/media/profficialsite/tearsofsteel_4k.ism/manifest.mpd
  • Smooth Streaming (protected): https://test.playready.microsoft.com/media/profficialsite/tearsofsteel_4k.ism.smoothstreaming/manifest

Super Speedway Trailer - Protected Content

Content Details:

  • Description: Source: Super Speedway Trailer. Hosted on IIS (in a VM on Azure)
  • Tool Chain: Internal process
  • Creation Date: August 1, 2010
  • Video Encoding: H264 720p
  • Audio Encoding: AAC
  • Encryption Settings: AES 128 CTR
  • Video KID: {09E36702-8F33-436C-A5DD-60FFE6671E70}
  • Audio KID: {09E36702-8F33-436C-A5DD-60FFE6671E70}
  • Multi DRM: False
  • PlayReady WRMHEADER: 4.0

Content URLs:

  • Smooth Streaming Manifest: http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264PR/SuperSpeedway_720.ism/Manifest

Individual Files:

  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264PR/SuperSpeedway_720_230.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264PR/SuperSpeedway_720_331.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264PR/SuperSpeedway_720_477.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264PR/SuperSpeedway_720_688.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264PR/SuperSpeedway_720_991.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264PR/SuperSpeedway_720_1427.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264PR/SuperSpeedway_720_2056.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264PR/SuperSpeedway_720_2962.ismv

Super Speedway Trailer - Clear Content

Content Details:

  • Description: Source: Super Speedway Trailer. Hosted on IIS (in a VM on Azure)
  • Tool Chain: Internal process
  • Creation Date: August 1, 2010
  • Video Encoding: H264 720p
  • Audio Encoding: AAC
  • Encryption Settings: Not encrypted
  • Multi DRM: False

Content URLs:

  • Smooth Streaming Manifest: http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264/SuperSpeedway_720.ism/Manifest

Individual Files:

  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264/SuperSpeedway_720_230.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264/SuperSpeedway_720_331.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264/SuperSpeedway_720_477.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264/SuperSpeedway_720_688.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264/SuperSpeedway_720_991.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264/SuperSpeedway_720_1427.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264/SuperSpeedway_720_2056.ismv
  • http://test.playready.microsoft.com/smoothstreaming/SSWSS720H264/SuperSpeedway_720_2962.ismv

Tears of Steel - Live Content with Key Rotation

Content Details:

  • Description: Source: Tears Of Steel. (c) Copyright Blender Foundation | mango.blender.org. Hosted on IIS
  • Tool Chain: Internal process
  • Creation Date: March 1, 2011
  • Video Encoding: H264 720p
  • Audio Encoding: AAC
  • Encryption Settings: CENC AES 128 CTR with Key Rotation and Scalable Licenses
  • Multi DRM: False
  • PlayReady WRMHEADER: 4.0
  • LA URL: https://playready.directtaps.net/svc/live/root/rightsmanager.asmx

Content URLs:

  • Smooth Streaming Manifest: http://playready.directtaps.net/media/live/channel01.isml/Manifest

Content Categories

Protected Content

Content encrypted with PlayReady protection:

  • Standard Encryption: AES 128 CTR mode
  • CENC Encryption: Common Encryption standard
  • Key Management: Fixed keys and key rotation scenarios
  • License Requirements: Requires valid PlayReady license

Clear Content

Unencrypted reference content:

  • Comparison Testing: Compare against protected versions
  • Baseline Performance: Establish performance baselines
  • Troubleshooting: Isolate encryption-related issues

Supported Formats

Smooth Streaming

Microsoft Smooth Streaming format:

  • Manifest Files: .ism/Manifest files
  • Media Segments: .ismv fragmented MP4 files
  • Adaptive Bitrates: Multiple quality levels
  • Audio/Video Tracks: Separate or multiplexed

MPEG-DASH

Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP:

  • Manifest Files: .mpd files
  • CENC Support: Common Encryption integration
  • Cross-Platform: Industry standard format
  • Adaptive Streaming: Dynamic quality adjustment

Usage Guidelines

Testing Scenarios

  1. Basic Playback: Verify content plays correctly
  2. License Acquisition: Test license server integration
  3. Adaptive Streaming: Validate bitrate switching
  4. Error Handling: Test failure scenarios

Client Compatibility

  • PlayReady 2.0+: All content compatible
  • Older Clients: May have limited feature support
  • Cross-Platform: Web, mobile, and desktop clients
  • Device Testing: Various hardware capabilities

Performance Considerations

  • Network Bandwidth: Consider delivery requirements
  • Decode Capabilities: Match content to device specs
  • License Caching: Optimize license acquisition
  • Startup Time: Minimize initial buffering

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. License Acquisition Failures

    • Verify LA_URL accessibility
    • Check client PlayReady version
    • Validate server response

  2. Playback Errors

    • Confirm content URL accessibility
    • Verify encryption compatibility
    • Check device capabilities

  3. Format Support

    • Validate client format support
    • Check codec availability
    • Verify container compatibility

Debug Information

  • Content Headers: Examine PlayReady headers
  • Network Traffic: Monitor license requests
  • Client Logs: Review playback events
  • Server Logs: Check license server responses

Support Resources

For technical support and additional information:

See Also

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