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How to Record Streaming Video

This article will explain how to record streaming video from the VGA source using VGA Recorder. Video is saved in a single .avi file. Users are able to access VGA Recorder and the recorded files from the Internet through the easy-to-use Web application. You can use this solution, for example, to record surveillance video and view it remotely.

Capture Hardware Required

You will need the following hardware before you start:

VGA Recorder

VGA Recorder allows a user to capture live streams and record them through the Internet/LAN connection.

PC for Capturing VGA Output

A PC is used to record video content, monitor and direct the recording process via Web interface.

VGA Source

A source of signal for VGA recording.

VGA Cable

A VGA cable connects a VGA output to VGA Recorder.

Ethernet Cable

An Ethernet cable connects VGA Recorder to an Ethernet network.

PC Connected to Ethernet

From PC you can direct and monitor the recording process.

Connect and Switch on Hardware

Connect all necessary hardware using cables from the package.

1. Use the VGA cable to connect VGA Recorder to the VGA source.

2. Use an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect VGA Recorder to the Ethernet.

3. Switch on VGA Recorder and start up the VGA source.

Installing and Using the Network Discovery Utility

This utility is necessary to find VGA Recorder and its IP address on the network.

1. Download Network Discovery Utility from the VGA Recorder download page to find the VGA Recorder device and its IP address on the network. It is also used to connect to the VGA Recorder Web admin interface.

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2. Specify the destination folder and save the file.

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3. Open the folder and run the NetworkDiscovery. exe file.

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4. Click “Run” to continue. The Network Discovery Utility window displays.

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5. Click “Search” to find the VGA Recorder device on your network. Its name and IP address can be seen in the ‘Name” and “Address” fields.

Connecting to the Web Admin Interface

1. Start web browser on your PC.

2. Browse to the IP address of the VGA Recorder.

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3. Enter the user name. No password is required.

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4. The system displays VGA Recorder application interface.

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Video Recording

1. Select ‘Start VGA Recording” in System Status.

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2. To stop recording, click “Stop” in System Status.

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3. The recorded file is added to the file list. You can open, save in any location, delete or rename the file clicking correspondingly the icons near the file name.

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Result

The steps described above explain how to record streaming video using VGA Recorder by Epiphan Systems.