JVC GY-DV300U KA-DV300U/Streamproducer Quick Start Guide. - Page 2
Connecting with Streamproducer, Connecting with a Web Browser, Determining the Casting URL - camera
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Installing Streamproducer If your computer meets the minimum requirements discussed on Page 5 of the Streamproducer Users Guide and does not have a previous version of Streamproducer installed (if it does, follow the directions on Page 7 of the Streamproducer Users Guide for removing it) you can proceed with the automatic installation. 1. Insert the Streamproducer CD ROM into your computers CD drive. If Setup is not started automatically, click on 'Start' and then 'Run'. Run the file 'Startup.exe' from the CD-ROM. 2. From the opening window, you choose whether to continue with an English or Japanese installation. For this discussion, English was selected. 3. The next window enables you to select what portions to install. Click "Install Streamproducer: 4. The installation will continue automatically. When asked, we recommend installing the software into the default folder, as shown below. 5. You will be given an opportunity to select which models of JVC cameras you will be connecting to. Even if you only have one camera type, we recommend installing the software for all camera types, as shown here: 6. All files required for use are installed in a single step, including the required CODECs and Streamcapture, the plug-in for using Internet Explorer. When the installation completes, you will have to reboot your computer, which can be done automatically by selecting this option and clicking "Finish". Connecting with Streamproducer Connecting to the camera with JVC's Streamproducer supports the following features: • Real-time viewing of up to four cameras or .asf files, with audio. • Remote control and setup of all connected cameras and network packs. • Capturing (saving to PC disk drive) the output from any connected camera. • Connections to multiple cameras using a single instance of Streamproducer. • Instant switching between cameras and files when streaming. • Publishing point for a media server. • Stream to up to 10 clients. The following example shows how to connect to a single camera using Streamproducer: 1. Open Streamproducer. 2. In and one of the viewable windows, click the 'Camera' icon. 3. In the IP address window, enter the address of the desired camera, as shown here, click 'OK'. 4. Enter the camera name. Although we recommend that it does, this name does not have to match the name assigned to the camera in the cameras menu. The name entered here is used to create a folder on the PC where captured scene files are stored. 5. Click 'OK'. The camera output will appear in the window in about two seconds. Please refer to the Streamproducer Users Guide for instructions on streaming using Streamproducer Connecting with a Web Browser Connecting to the camera with A Web Browser supports the following features: • Real-time viewing of camera output, with audio. • Remote control and setup of camera and network pack. • Capturing (saving to PC disk drive) camera output • Connections to multiple cameras using multiple instances of the Web browser (each instance can connect to only one camera) • Publishing point for a media server. • Stream to a single client. NOTE: Installation of Streamproducer is required before a Web Browser connection can be established. The following example shows how to connect to the camera using Microsoft Internet Explorer: 1. Open Internet Explorer 2. Enter the cameras IP address in the address bar as shown here 3. Press 'Enter' or click 'Go' 4. If a valid connection between your computer and the GY- DV300/KA-DV300 exists, you should see the camera login screen, shown here. Note that this screen will not be shown if you have previously logged into the camera and selected the 'Remember my Password' option. 5. Once a user name and password have been entered, the NETWORK SETUP screen, shown here, will be visible. 6. To view or cast the camera output, click 'STREAM CAPTURE'. The view window, shown at right, will open. Please refer to the Streamproducer Users Guide for instructions on streaming using Streamcapture Determining the Casting URL To determine the casting URL (the address that clients use to view the stream) when using Streamproducer, click on the 'CONNECTIONS' tab. Any URL shown is valid. When connection, a client must use both the URL and port as shown in the window. To determine the casting URL (the address that clients use to view the stream) when using Streamcapture with Internet Explorer, from the Streamcapture window, shown previously, click 'PROP', then click 'CAST'. Any URL listed is valid. When connection, a client must use both the URL and port as shown in the window.