Generic Camera Blue Screen

[ajsgray2]

I am running ZM 1.28.1. A D-Link camera was successfully installed. I am attempting to activate a second, generic camera from a Chinese supplier.

ZM recognizes the generic camera. However, there is no video feed, only a blue screen with an active fps count. I believe that at least a portion of the problem lies in the Remote Host Path setting. I have tried various combinations of /video.cgi. Additionally, I have tried various combinations of the following camera feed path (obtained by accessing the camera directly):

/cgi-bin/hi3510/snap.cgi?&-getstream&-chn=2

I understand each camera requires a unique set-up in ZM, especially with regards to the Source tab in the camera setup. Please advise me as to a resource that would facilitate determining the correct Remote Host Path for the generic camera.

Thank you.

[bbunge]

You can use VLC to test connection to your camera. If the camera is ONVIF compliant there are utilities you can use to probe the camera. My guess is you are on the right track but have the resolution wrong. Double check the resolution in the camera settings and use that in the ZM settings or a ratio thereof. Don't just assume that 640x480 will work as HD cameras use a different HxW ratio.

[estteban]

I have the same issue, FunLux Camera 720HD, I tried just about anything, and yes is ONVIF Compliant. If someone knows a way please help.
I am currently seeing this camera through the Meshare website and it sucks, I can not use it on zoneminder.

Thanks,
Estteban

[bbunge]

Well, Funlux has some really great on-line documentation... Actually there is none unless you read Chinese. And then they only mention their iOS and Android apps.

ONVIF may be your best way to probe for settings. I suggest you use ONVIF Device Manager (Sourceforge) to try to contact the camera. You should be able to probe the video stream(s) after you log into your camera.

[PacoLM]

Hi,

Try the settings provided by iSpy, they are a good source to start with: http://www.ispyconnect.com/man.aspx?n=FunLux

For that specific 720HD camera, they recommend to use this path to get a stream:

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rtsp://IPADDRESS:554//user=admin_password=tlJwpbo6_channel=1_stream=0.sdp

Hope it helps, post results,

PacoLM

[estteban]

Well, Funlux has some really great on-line documentation... Actually there is none unless you read Chinese. And then they only mention their iOS and Android apps.

ONVIF may be your best way to probe for settings. I suggest you use ONVIF Device Manager (Sourceforge) to try to contact the camera. You should be able to probe the video stream(s) after you log into your camera.

Bbunge: I will look into the Sourceforge web site, thank you!

[estteban]

Hi,

Try the settings provided by iSpy, they are a good source to start with:

For that specific 720HD camera, they recommend to use this path to get a stream:

Hope it helps, post results,

PacoLM

PacoLM: I have already tried this but with the source as "remote" not as 'ffmpeg" I dont have VLC Installed in the zoneminder, so I am going to have to do that first.
Thanks for the reply, I will keep posting the updates.

[estteban]

The Onvif Manager tool has been very helpful, but I still can get the stream correctly, I want to attach a snapshot of the log for the funlux camera (but get an error), it seems is almost there but runs out of time to grab the initial image, I am able to probe it with VLC on windows and it works, any ideas?
Thanks,
Estteban

[tyler_h]

I had this issue using FFMPEG encoding, switching the source type to LIBVLC made it go away.

[estteban]

I had this issue using FFMPEG encoding, switching the source type to LIBVLC made it go away.

OK Finally after playing around with more settings and thanks to tyler_h. got it working and I think I willlet it run for a couple of days to see how it performs. I will post the final settings in the next hour, hoping it will help someone like the initial post.

Estteban

[estteban]

Ok here is the list of the settings for a Funlux 720P Wireless Camera Model ZP-i813-W, ONVIF 2.0 version:
General Tab:
Source= Libvlc
Functions= Modetect (if you initially have it on "Monitor" you will not see when it goes green).
Source Tab:
Source: rtsp://admin:paswword@192.168.1.98:10554/tcp/av0_0
Remote Method: RTP/Unicast
Options: allowed_media_types=video (you have to write it)
Target Color= 32 bit
Capture Width=1280
Capture Height= 720

If you make a change on anything (like orientation or blend % image), you need to give it about 2 minutes before you notice changes (no need to restart ZM), it takes a while for the snapshot to show up, might need to even open it Twice,

Good Luck !!

Estteban