Using VLC to Send Desktop Stream with rtpNVR

Using VLC to Send Desktop Stream over RTP to an NVR

In this article, we will discuss how to use the VideoLAN Client (VLC) to send a desktop stream over Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) to a Network Video Recorder (NVR). This can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as remote monitoring, security, or even presentations.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A desktop or laptop computer with VLC installed
• An NVR that supports RTP streams
• A network connection between the computer and the NVR

Streaming the Desktop with VLC

To stream the desktop with VLC, follow these steps:

1. Open VLC.
2. Click on the Media menu, then select Open Capture Device.
3. In the Capture Device dialog, select Desktop as the capture mode.
4. Set the desired frame rate and click on the Advanced options button.
5. In the Advanced options dialog, you can adjust the cropping and scaling of the captured desktop.
6. Click on the Stream button.
7. In the Stream Output dialog, click on the Add button.
8. Select RTP/RTSP multicast as the new stream output.
9. In the RTP/RTSP multicast settings, set the destination address and port of the NVR.
10. Click on the Next button.
11. In the Encapsulation settings, select MPEG Transport Stream.
12. Click on the Next button.
13. In the Transcoding options settings, you can adjust the video and audio codecs, bitrate, and framerate.
14. Click on the Next button.
15. In the Stream output settings, you can choose to display the stream on the screen or save it to a file.
16. Click on the Stream button to start streaming.

Configuring the NVR

The NVR needs to be configured to receive and record the RTP stream. The exact steps may vary depending on the NVR model and firmware, but generally, you will need to:

1. Add a new input or channel.
2. Select RTP as the input protocol.
3. Enter the IP address and port of the computer running VLC.
4. Adjust the video and audio settings as needed.
5. Start recording.

In this article, we have discussed how to use VLC to send a desktop stream over RTP to an NVR. This can be a useful tool for remote monitoring, security, or presentations. The key concepts covered include:

• Using VLC to capture the desktop
• Streaming the desktop over RTP
• Configuring the NVR to receive and record the RTP stream

References

• VLC Media Player
• Using VLC with iSpy
• VLC 2.0 Adds Real-Time Streaming over RTP/RTSP Protocols