16  RTSP Streaming (Advanced)

RTSP streaming allows you to stream video from a specific camera using a web address. It is an optional connectivity method used by 3rd party software applications.
    To connect to the video stream using VLC Media Player:
  1. Open VLC Media Player.
  2. Click Media>Open Network Stream.
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  3. Enter the RTSP address in the following format:
    • rtsp://<username>:<password>@<IP address>:<port>/cam/realmonitor?channel=<channelNo>&subtype=<typeNo>
    • <username>: The user name of the system (default: admin).
    • <password>: Your new, secure password.
    • <IP address>: The IP address of the system.
    • <Port>: The RTSP port (default: 554) of the system.
    • <channelNo>: The number of the channel you would like to stream from.
    • <typeNo>: Enter 1 for the Sub Stream of the camera or 0 for the Main Stream. It is recommended to use the Sub Stream if connecting over the Internet.
    The example below shows the correct format to connect to the Sub Stream on channel 1.
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  4. Click Play. The video stream will open in VLC Media Player.
If it does not connect, check the following:
  • Check that the syntax on the RTSP address is correct.
  • Make sure the system is connected to the network.
  • If connecting over the Internet, make sure to use the remote IP address of the system and that the RTSP port is open.