How to get Hikvision DS-2CD2335-I working?

[glenngould]

I need help to get my Hikvision DS-2CD2335-I running, I'm running ZoneMinder v1.29.

Please advise on source type, source path and remote methode setting that I should use the settings window.
I've tried already many different variants following some posts but was not successful till now.

Thanks,
Roland

[XaFFaX]

You were not very descriptive on how you try to connect, so it is difficult to answer. If you know RTSP link to your camera, check another thread where I give hints on how to connect. It should work on any camera with RTSP capabilities.

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[glenngould]

More details below - I've tried...

Source type: FFmpeg and libvlc
Source path: rtsp://admin:PW@IP:554/Streaming/Channels/1?transportmode=unicast&profile=Profile_1
-> question how do I get the right link here (especially the ending)? on the GUI from my camera I was not able to find this link
Remote methode: RTP/Unicast and RTP/RTSP

I guess these are the main parameters I need to take care in order to see some picture/video.

Do I need a plug-in for my browser to get anything displayed - currently always a small black "x" is displayed.

[XaFFaX]

If you see an "x" only it means that the method you selected is not working under your browser. I believe that by default Zoneminder uses swf, which requires flash, not all browsers support that and it is the worst crap ever (flash I mean). By my experiments I propose to change to "avi". Works on anything that I can see - Linux, Android and Windows browsers. You need to change MPEG_LIVE_FORMAT and MPEG_REPLAY_FORMAT under "Images" in options for Zoneminder and then restart.

[glenngould]

switching to "avi" had no impact...still the problem with the parameters that needs to be selected and the ending of the path

[XaFFaX]

Well, if you have a problem with the link to stream, you should probably check manual of the camera or ask on their forum/support if they have it. Each camera is different and it is difficult to help.

In addition you can check this:
https://www.ispyconnect.com/man.aspx?n=Hikvision

Did not see your camera model, but maybe a link from another one will work.

Regards,
XaFFaX

[glenngould]

from your link
FFMPEG rtsp://user:PW@IP:554/Streaming/Channels/1 or 2
sounded most logical, but not working - frustrating somehow...

Manual does not give any hint, just how to enable or disable RTSP as such

[XaFFaX]

Please also check under VLC if you get any video from those links, if not then this is a camera issue, if you do have feed then it is Zoneminder issue (may be configuration, may be something with ffmpeg, there may be quite a few causes, logs may help with this).

[glenngould]

Thanks for the hint...with VLC it works by using
rtsp://User:PW@IP:554//Streaming/Channels/2

[XaFFaX]

If it works with VLC, if you configure it as I indicated in my other thread (pay attention to resolution), plus try to change options I mentioned it should work, unless you have something else messed up in Zoneminder (check log for errors/warnings). For mentioned options you can use things like: avi, mpeg (or mpg do not remember which), flv, swf, mov and I think a few other, you need to google to find out exactly. If all is working you should get something on at least one browser (check a few of them, to be sure: chrome, firefox, ie and other), if you get nothing on all you need to find what other cause there can be.