Appendix C: Using VLC Player to View RTSP Streaming
Retrieving the RTSP Address from the Dome
Use this procedure if you are unsure which codec settings are being utilized by the dome.
Procedure 12-2 Retrieve RTSP Address from the Dome
Step
Action
Open Microsoft Internet Explorer.
1
Enter the following address in the address bar to retrieve the specific rtsp address for
2
either Stream 1 or Stream 2:
• Stream 1: http://<IP Address>/iAPI/element.cgi?action=read&group=Stream.1
• Stream 2: http://<IP Address>/iAPI/element.cgi?action=read&group=Stream.2
The following Figure 12-1 RTSP Settings is a sample of text which will be displayed.
3
Copy the Stream.1 or Stream.2 rtsp address which has been highlighted in Figure 12-1
4
RTSP Settings.
Follow step 1 to 3 of Procedure 12-1 View RTSP Streaming via VLC Player
5
Paste the rtsp address in the Network URL text box.
6
Select Play.
7
The live video stream will be displayed.
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Figure 12-1 RTSP Settings
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