Specifications

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URI Enter the Uniform Resource Identifier of the stream’s source. The details here
vary with the camera or application sending the stream, so you need to consult
the device’s documentation. As an example, an AXIS network camera used the
following URI (where the group of digits is the IP address assigned to the
camera):
rtsp://192.168.0.178/axis-media/media.amp
Preview Select “Live” to see the network video in the Stage window. Generally, use this
setting only for initial testing purposes, or when using a multicast stream (see
above). For final playback, you're advised to use the “Thumbnail” preview
mode.
Dimensions Enter the width and height of the video stream’s image, as dictated by the
originating device. In the example above, this is the native resolution of the
video camera.
DYNAMIC IMAGES The WATCHOUT Dynamic Image Server allows you to incorporate dynamic
data into your presentation, such as:
• Still images that can be updated live by simply dropping a new image into
a folder.
• Graphs obtained from databases or other sources.
• Up-to-the-minute news, available from online providers such as CNN.
• Live stock quotes.
To use dynamic content in your presentation:
• Make sure the WATCHOUT Dynamic Image Server is running on a
computer accessible from your display computers via the network.