Live Streaming Camera User Manual

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This manual applies to XST-2RTMP130F and XST-2RTMP220F

Live Streaming Camera

Table of Contents

1 Device Introduction
2 User Interface
3 Status Display
4 Recording Playback
5 Channel Settings
6 OSD Settings
7 System Settings
8 WEBRTC Introduction

1. Device Introduction

It supports direct output of RTSP/RTMP video streams, is compatible with NVR/DVR devices that support the ONVIF protocol, and also supports pushing video streams directly to major live streaming platforms. Suitable for building remote monitoring platforms, video live streaming and other scenarios.
Please use the Search Assistant to search for the camera. The camera default IP is 192.168.0.10

1. User Interface

This device is configured through a web management interface and can be managed and set up from PCs, tablets, mobile phones and other terminals. On a PC, Google Chrome is recommended for device management.

The default factory IP address of this device is 192.168.0.10. After changing the device IP with our dedicated Device Search Assistant software (see the Device Search Assistant manual for instructions), enter the device IP address in Google Chrome to access the device management login page, as shown below:

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Enter the username and password. Initial default username: admin, password: admin. Click OK to enter the device configuration page. The device configuration page is divided into two windows: the left one is the function settings window and the right one is the function content window.

1. Status Display

The home page of the device configuration page shows the device operating status, including software version, network information, captured video frames, uptime, CPU and memory usage, and channel running status, as shown below:

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1. Recording Playback

The recording playback function is supported on some models only. This function supports video stream storage, playback and video download.

By selecting the date and channel number, you can play back the video of the specified date and channel (the video must already be stored). Recording download supports downloading the video of any time range within the 24 hours of the selected date. Simply select the start time and end time below and click "Start Download" to download the recording to your local computer for storage and playback.

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1. Channel Settings

Channel settings are used to configure the main stream and sub stream video output parameters of the camera. Channel 1 is the main stream and channel 2 is the sub stream.

5.1 Encoding - Channel Settings

Encoding channel settings are used to configure the camera video output parameters; the default parameters are recommended.

The bitrate determines the video clarity. For 1920*1080 the recommended bitrate is 4096 kbps, and for 1280*720 the recommended bitrate is 2048 kbps.

The RTMP publish address is used for external streaming, for example pushing the video stream to major video clouds.

Multicast IP and port are used to configure the IP and port of the multicast TS stream.

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HLS description:
After the streaming platform is enabled, the camera can output an HLS video stream in the format http://192.168.0.10/hlsram/live0/index.m3u8

5.2 Audio Settings

Used to set the audio sampling rate and encoding method; the default settings are recommended.

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5.3 Advanced Settings

Used to set advanced video parameters; the default configuration is recommended.

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6 OSD Settings

Set the camera OSD information; you can enter a time subtitle or text here.

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7 System Settings

System settings are used to configure device network information, system update, scheduled reboot and other functions.

7.1 Network Settings

Used to set the device IP address. You can choose DHCP or manually set the IP address according to your usage.

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7.2 WIFI Settings

This setting is available on WiFi cameras only.

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7.3 4G Settings

Supported on 4G models only; used to set the 4G Internet account and information.

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7.4 Password Settings

Set the management password for the user admin. The default password is admin; please remember the new password after changing it.

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7.5 Serial Port Transparent Transmission

Supported on serial-port models only; currently only TCP client mode is supported.

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7.6 System Update

The device supports online upgrade. Click the "Select File" button, select the prepared upgrade file, and click upload to start the automatic update. When the update is complete, the system asks for a reboot. Before upgrading, be sure to save the configuration information using the backup and restore functions.

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7.7 Backup Files and Restore

Used to back up and restore device configuration information.

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7.8 Format SD Card

Used to format local storage. After formatting, the files stored on the device will be lost, so please operate with caution. Supported on storage models only.

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7.9 Restore Factory Settings

Used to restore the device to factory settings, including IP, default password, channel settings, etc. It is recommended to back up the existing settings before deleting them.

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7.10 Reboot Device

Reboot the device manually.

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7.11 Scheduled Reboot

In some scenarios the device needs automatic maintenance. You can set the scheduled reboot period on the scheduled reboot page. You can choose daily reboot or automatic reboot at fixed intervals.

Note: the first time this item is set, the device reboots immediately (the remaining time is negative, which means the device is about to reboot).

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8 WEBRTC Introduction