nvideo-CameraManager
Figure 39. Maxpro Camera Manager
You open this view by expanding and video network node in the Nav tree followed by double-clicking the Cameras node.
Default columns
| Column | Description |
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| Name |
Reports the name of the entity or logical grouping.
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| Type | Reports the model of the Maxpro camera. |
| Exts | Indicates the use of an extension. |
| Description | Provides additional information. |
| Camera Id |
Identifies the device by its domain name or IP address.
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Additional columns
You can add these columns to this table.
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Path |
Reports the location of the device or event in the station
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| Preferred Resolution |
Reports the resolution currently configured for the camera.
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| Preferred Frame Rate |
Reports the video stream speed currently configured for the camera.
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| Preferred Compression |
Specifies a level of compression for use during live video streaming. The video device defines the actual compression values
for these relative settings.
Compression reduces bandwidth improving video transmission. Compression relates to resolution. The higher the compression, the lower the bandwidth requirements. However, over-compression may degrade video images. The video device defines the actual compression values for these relative levels. Higher compression uses less bandwidth but negatively affects image quality. The underlying video driver interprets these options: |
| Preferred Video Stream Fox |
Indicates the source of Fox video streaming.
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| Normal Speed | Indicates the speed that is considered normal for this camera’s pan and tilt. |
| Fast Speed |
Indicates the speed that is considered fast for this camera’s pan and tilt.
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| Use Rtsp Stream |
Indicates if the Real Time Streaming Protocol is in use.
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Buttons
- New Folder creates a new folder for devices. Each such folder provides its own set of manager views.
- New creates a new device record in the database.
- Edit opens the device’s database record for updating.
- Discover runs a discover job to locate installed devices, which appear in the Discovered pane. This view has a standard appearance that is similar to all Device Manager views.
- Cancel ends the current discovery job.
- TagIt associates metadata, such as location or unique configuration with the object.
- Template Config accesses the station template that defines configuration options. You would select a template to set up the device with pre-configured properties.