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ACTi Knowledge Base
Category: Design & Spec Note
Sub-category: Streaming & Networking, Preview & Integration.
Model: All Cameras
Firmware: 3.11.13 / 4.06.09
Software: N/A
Published: 2010/06/25 Reviewed: 2010/06/28
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Different ways to get Video Stream from ACTi Cameras
Contents
Introduction
Flexible Video Stream Design on ACTi Cameras
Solution Matrix Table
Introduction
In IP Surveillance, there are two common methods to get
video stream from IP Camera.
The first of them is through the built in web server in each
IP camera which allows users to access its live view, video
quality adjustment and other settings.
In ACTi we call this interface “Web-Configurator”. An Active X control must be installed in the
Browser (Internet Explorer) in order to manage the live video, digital input or output, PTZ
Controls, and other settings. This interface is mainly used during camera installation, when
some settings like IP Addresses and video quality adjustments are required in that stage.
The second method is to go through the Network Video Recorder (NVR). When we talk about
IP Surveillance System, many groups of cameras may reside in different locations; often the
solution to managing views from multiple channels is through the NVR.
ACTi also offers its own NVR Software, which can manage many cameras at the same time.
Through this NVR, users are able not only to get Live View; they can change the camera
settings, trigger motion detections, do video recording, sending notifications after any event,
etc.
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Flexible Video Stream Design on ACTi Cameras
Besides these two common methods mentioned above, video stream from ACTi cameras may
also be accessed in other ways for customers to build up different application scenarios, like
having live preview in iPhone or integrating the video stream into a Website.
ACTi offers three protocols that can be set up in the camera to stream out video and audio.
They are TCP, Multicast and RTP. Each of them has been designed with different purpose in
mind. The detail use is not covered in this article.
Aside from providing multiple choices of streaming methods or protocols, ACTi video stream is
also compatible with many existing platforms. These include a variety of browsers and video
players. They allow for the possibility of acquiring, decoding and displaying the live video on
screen in different ways.
Each Platform contains its own decoder to understand all kind of compressions. Therefore
proper video compression also becomes crucial, as without the right decoder the
compressed video from the camera can’t be displayed properly when generating live view.
Solution Matrix Table
In order to have a clear picture of ACTi offering, a Solution Matrix Table is provided as below
along with the different articles where provides all the details and settings required.
ACM / ACD Series Cameras / Video Servers
Method Software
Camera Settings Detailed
Information
& Settings B2 Frame
Audio
in
Streaming
Method Compression
Active X
Required
Direct Live Video
from Browser
Firefox
Disable Disable TCP MJPEG No Link Safari
Chrome
Embedded Live
Video in
Webpage
Internet
Explorer Any Any Any Any Yes Link
Live Video under
Video Players
VLC
Disable Disable RTP MJPEG /
MPEG4 No Link Quick
Time
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TCM / TCD Series Cameras / Video Servers
Method Software
Camera Settings Detailed
Information
& Settings B2Header
Audio
in
Streaming
Method Compression
Active X
Required
Embedded Live
Video in
Webpage
Internet
Explorer Any Any Any Any Yes Link
Live Video under
Video Players
VLC
Disable Disable RTP MJPEG /
MPEG4 No Link Quick
Time
Note:
Direct Video from Browser without installing any Active X under TCM Series Camera will be
available once the newest firmware is released.
Please visit http://www.acti.com for more information and firmware availability.
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