How to Set Up Surveillance Cameras with PotPlayer190

PotPlayer is a free and open-source media player that can be used to view live video streams from surveillance cameras. This guide will show you how to set up PotPlayer to view live video streams from a surveillance camera.

Requirements

Before you begin, you will need the following:* A surveillance camera
* A computer with PotPlayer installed
* The IP address or hostname of the surveillance camera

Setting Up PotPlayer

1. Open PotPlayer.

2. Click on the "Open" menu and select "Open URL."

3. In the "Open URL" dialog box, enter the IP address or hostname of the surveillance camera followed by the port number. The default port number for surveillance cameras is 80.

4. Click on the "OK" button.

PotPlayer will now start playing the live video stream from the surveillance camera.

Configuring PotPlayer

Once you have set up PotPlayer to view live video streams from a surveillance camera, you can configure PotPlayer to your liking. Here are some of the settings that you can adjust:* Video resolution: You can adjust the video resolution by clicking on the "Video" menu and selecting "Video Resolution."
* Frame rate: You can adjust the frame rate by clicking on the "Video" menu and selecting "Frame Rate."
* Audio volume: You can adjust the audio volume by clicking on the "Audio" menu and selecting "Volume."

Saving Recordings

If you want to save recordings from the surveillance camera, you can click on the "Record" button in the PotPlayer toolbar. PotPlayer will start recording the live video stream to a file. You can stop recording by clicking on the "Stop" button in the PotPlayer toolbar.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble setting up PotPlayer to view live video streams from a surveillance camera, here are some troubleshooting tips:* Make sure that the surveillance camera is turned on and connected to the network.
* Make sure that the IP address or hostname of the surveillance camera is correct.
* Make sure that the port number is correct.
* Make sure that PotPlayer is allowed to access the network.
* Try restarting PotPlayer.
If you are still having trouble, you can consult the PotPlayer documentation or contact the PotPlayer support team.

2025-02-19

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