AXIS VAPIX

Video Type: AXISVAP

Connection Type: IP

Access Type: Direct connect to device (URL)

Notable Features, Limitations, and Recommended Usage: (*May vary*)

Typical Configuration: AXIS server (AVHS) accessible via IP by the Central Station.

Video: Requires AXIS Cameras, AVHS

Storage: Video storage capabilities.

Software: The Axis VAPIX API is included in the install of VCC. Installer must be used to install Axis AAC_Decoder, MJPEG Decoder, H264 Decoder, AXIS Media Control, MPEG4 Decoder

API Version: Axis VAPIX API 5

Available Options:

  • Live Video
  • PTZ (if supported by camera)
    • Direct control
  • Live Audio (if supported by camera)
    • Listen
    • Audio Talk-down (if supported by camera)
  • Image Snapshot (to file, clipboard, or history)

Device Address Syntax:

IP Address: ###.###.###.###

or

Resolvable DNS Name: server.somewhere.com

Device Option Syntax:

<parameter>=<value>&<parameter>=<value> …

Available User Options:

<parameter>=<value>

Acceptable Values

Description

user=<string>

Any string

The username that has permission to view live video on the camera.

Required

password=<string>

Any string

The password for the user.

Required

port=<int>

Integer

Network port of the Axis device.

Required.

networktimeout=<int>

1000-…


Examples:

1000(1 second)

5000(5 seconds)

Time in milliseconds. Optional (default 5000 milliseconds)

mediatype=<string>

mpeg4

mjpeg

h264

mpeg2-unicast

mpeg2-multicast

Type of camera mode

Optional (default mpeg4)

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