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Line in is for a mic that requires its own power supply I think while MicIn is for mics that dont require their own.

I am currently having issues with quite a few of my cameras. They are Hikvision DS-2CD2135F cameras and according to the paperwork I have seen from them you should be able to attach an external mic to the camera for recording purposes. I am able to attach the mic just fine but in the cameras individual settings I am unable to change the sound setting from LineIn to MicIn, as shown below. Is there some setting I am missing to allow me to change LineIn to MicIn?

First off, thanks for reading. I hope you have somne insight that will help me understand some of the programs I am having trouble with. Ok, now to get into it. The first program I am having trouble with is the Streaming Media Server. What does it do? From what I understand it is supposed to help alleviate some of the network load and allow more people to access iVMS to view the streams. I was using this guide to try and find some more information on the topic: http://www.dipolnet.com/network_applications_for_security_systems_and_remote_monitoring_ivms4000_nvr_server_stream_media_server_-_powerful_and_free_bib310.htm That link says it can work together with both the PCNVR and iVMS4200 but when I am going through the settings on the most recent release of PCNVR(1.3) and I dont see anywhere to point to the Streaming Media Server and allow more connections. All of this is to the end goal of simply recording to a hard drive thats currently attached to the computer locally, and have the ability to view the camera feeds remotely from another office. Is the Stream Media Server something I should be looking into to achieve this goal? The second piece set of software that I need more information on is iVMS 4200(2.3) cooperating with the Storage Server compared to just using the PCNVR to accomplish the same goal. What are the benefits to using iVMS4200(2.3) compared to using PCNVR. From what I have gathered so far, I am able to add the PCNVR on iVMS4500(the mobile app) and have all the cameras in one place. If I try to use the iVMS4500 to add cameras on the iVMS4200 I cant add the Stream Media Server, or the Client itself on what I believe to be the default port(8000). Am I supposed to be able to add all the cameras with 1 IP when using iVMS4500 combined with iVMS4200(2.3) Another question I have thats similar to the second one is adding cameras between clients. We have 2 offices in questions. One of them has the cameras locally attached to it, on the same network and iVMS(2.3) with all the cameras attached to it(about 15 cameras). The other office has a computer in it that has iVMS(2.3) that wants to add all 15 of those cameras using just 1 IP. I have tried adding the Stream Media Server and also tried adding the iVMS client using the same default port mentioned above(8000) but no matter what I try I cant enter 1 IP to get all the cameras on the machine not locally connected to the cameras. Is there any way to be using iVMS4200(2.3) on two different machines and add all the cameras using 1 IP? The last thing thats been bothering me and I havent been able to setup correctly is the ability for the PCNVR to record to a hard drive attached to it. Every few days I am getting an Exception error in the disc management screen. Has anyone else had this happen to them before? I dont want to come to a situation where I need these recordings and I am not able to pull them up!! Ok, to review: 1) What relationship do the Stream Media Server and the PCNVR have? Can I use them together? 2a) Am I supposed to be able to add all the cameras with 1 IP when using iVMS4500 combined with iVMS4200(2.3) 2b) Is there any way to be using iVMS4200(2.3) on two different machines and add all the cameras using 1 IP? 3) PCNVR Hard Drive Exception Error!

Ok. Lets work on the assumption its the RTSP port. I have moved that port around too many times to count, opened it on my router and checked with multiple port scanners, portchecker.co and canyouseeme.org, both showing the port I change it to are open. I can use 554, 10554, or any number in between and I am being told by port checkers they are open. What am I missing here still? I can get the RTSP open, and am still getting Live View Failed errors. I can post a screenshot of my router if its relevant but the point I am trying to make is its not due to lack of RTSP being open.

Ok, so after much more time spent on this and much tweaking I have confined some of the issues of the cameras and reworded some things to hopefully help make things more clear for anyone reading this. My configuration in question: A dozen or so DS-2CD27332F-IS HikVision cameras. All installed on a remote computer. If I can get one working then the rest will come shortly afterwards so I will post the relavent details for that camera. Hallway cam with HTTP Ports @ 80 Hallway cam with RTSP ports @ 554 Hallway cam with local port @ 8004 I am between two pieces of software and I am not really sure which one I want to be using. I have access to iVMS 2.4.x, 2.3.x, and the PCNVR software that was recently removed from most of HikVisions website. IVMS 4200 version 2.4.0.4 build20150916 IVMS 4200 version 2.3.1.3 build20150416 PCNVR version 1.03.06.02 HTTP Port @ 80 RTSP Port for PCNVR (cant set it on IVMS) @ 10554 Local Port for PCNVR (cant set it on IVMS) @ 15000 Whichever one of these I should go with I can install at have setup at port 80 in minutes. Depending on what works A router of unknown make and model, with the following ports open: HTTP Port for IVMS / PCNVR @ 80 RTSP Port for PCNVR (cant set it on IVMS) @ 10554 Local Port for PCNVR (cant set it on IVMS) @ 15000 Hallway Cam Local Port @ 8004 Hallway Cam RTSP @ 554 What I am working towards is getting remote access so that a computer in Sacramento can access a camera in Yuba City where they are physically located. I have gotten remote RTSP feeds working and when I go into the camera from a remote connection I can get a feed via the VLC plugin thats available when you are using a stream media server. All which hasnt worked on the main web interface for any of the IVMS programs. Some things I have tried are using VLC media player to pull the RTSP stream which works fine and I can also use a computer on the local network to view the cameras through a web interface. This feels strongly of an issue with which ports are open on the router. I am suspecting that because I cant open both UDP and TCP ports on the router, only TCP, that could be causing some degree of issues, also I am using a PC to host the software and not actual HikVision hardware. Thanks for your time and I left a TLDR on the bottom for anyone who just wants the question. tldr; Cant remotely view my cameras and I dont know which ports to open to make it work for me.

bump to get some recognition, I am having the same issue.

Ok so heres some updated information about my current setup. I switched from using the NVR to trying to get the stream via the IVMS 4200 that was just released a few days ago. Heres the new setup: My configuration in question: A dozen or so DS-2CD27332F-IS HikVision cameras. All installed on a remote computer. If I can get one working then the rest will come shortly afterwards so I will post the relavent details for that camera. Hallway cam with HTTP Ports @ 80 Hallway cam with RTSP ports @ 554 Hallway cam with local port @ 8004 IVMS 4200 version 2.4.0.4 build20150916 HTTP Port @ 8080 A router of unknown make and model, with the following ports open: HTTP Port for IVMS @ 8080 Hallway Cam Local Port @ 8004 Hallway Cam RTSP @ 554 Hallway Cam HTTP @ 80 With these settings I am still unable to get a live view from a remote computer but I can get a stream on the local network

Ok because maybe I havent been totally clear with what my issue is here are some screenshots. These attached pictures show the router settings, a camera setting, and the NVR settings. Can someone confirm that all these settings are correct and if not point me in the right direction.

Ok, I have the hallway camera set to ip .48 with RTSP @ 554 HTTP @ 80 Server Port @ 8004 All 3 of these ports are open on the router. As far as the NVR goes, I have it on IP .5 and routerwise: HTTP @ 8080 RTSP @ 554 SDK @ 9000. I dont know which other ports to open to get this to work

Ok, maybe there is a misunderstanding here, I am trying to access the cameras via the NVR, all on one screen not wanting to have to go to a bunch of different websites to see each individual camera. Also, I was able to DMZ a router for a short time and it worked, it pulled up all the cameras in the NVR screen.

Ok, so set all the ips of the cameras to one up from each other IP, and then set the web ports for each to be 1 apart?

Hey all, I have been browsing this forum for a couple weeks and havent figured out this issue still. As a tech, I hate asking for help but I know when its needed and its needed now. My configuration in question: A dozen or so DS-2CD27332F-IS HikVision cameras. All installed on a remote computer. All with HTTP Ports @ 80 All with RTSP ports @ 8450 All with local device ports @ 8000-8015, one port for each camera. A PCNVR, version 1.03.06.02 on the same remote computer with all the cameras locally added and working. HTTP Port @ 80 RTSP Port @ 8450 Device Port @ 8100 A router of unknown make and model, with the following ports open: 8450 for RTSP 8100 for NVR 8000-8015 for All the cameras. Each open port on the IP associated with the camera in question. Now, that should be all the configuarion details required, onto the issue. We are trying to access this computer at its public IP to be able to view the cameras through a web browser. We are able to get into the NVR and see the cameras are attached to it, but when we try to start live view on one of the cameras we get a "Live View Failed." message on the web browser. When we use a browser on the remote computer and go through the localhost IP we can pull up the NVR without a problem and we can also see the cameras in live view through the browser (Firefox). My question is what am I doing wrong? I have opened every port I can think of, I would love to DMZ this router but I cant due to security issues since this is a live system, also the reason I cant give the public IP out. This forum is very helpful and I have seen how fast people can respond to questions, so I look forward to someone getting back to me. EDIT: I was able to DMZ a router for a short time and it showed the cameras on the main NVR screen. So that concludes that this is a port issue, I just cant figure out which ports on what IPs I need to have open to make this work when DMZ is turned off.