ExacqVision Hybrid servers have the ability to integrate with Pelco Coaxitron CXTA 9760 devices. This allows customers with existing Pelco PTZ cameras that are controlled through the coax with the Coaxitron protocol to be controlled using ExacqVision software. The CXTA accepts the Pelco 422 protocol from the ExacqVision server, and it outputs the data over… Continue reading Connecting an ExacqVision Hybrid System to a Pelco Coaxitron Translator for Analog PTZ Control
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Does the ExacqVision Client Support Multiple Monitors?
Yes, ExacqVision Client supports multiple monitors. We have tested up to four VGA monitors from a single workstation. Typically, a user will run one instance of the ExacqVision Client per monitor. Because decompressing video is CPU-intensive, we recommend one core per Client for the best user experience. To drive up to four VGA monitors, we… Continue reading Does the ExacqVision Client Support Multiple Monitors?
What is the VGA Acceleration Mode feature on the Client page?
The process of decompressing and displaying hundreds of video images per second is processor-intensive. It is possible to use the capabilities of modern display adapters to offload the main workstation processor from some of this work.<br> The ExacqVision Desktop Client tries to automatically determine the best operational mode and colorspace for the available display hardware.… Continue reading What is the VGA Acceleration Mode feature on the Client page?
Can I use a Joystick with exacqVision Client software instead of a mouse?
Yes. Exacq offers the exacqVision Surveillance Keyboard for this purpose. <br>
Why can’t I play back video from my 5 Megapixel cameras after export?
Some media players, such as Windows Media Player, have problems when playing back full 5 Megapixel MJPEG video images in the AVI format. This is a limitation of the default codecs in the media players, and it applies to both exports from the server and already exported EXE files. <br> One solution is to download… Continue reading Why can’t I play back video from my 5 Megapixel cameras after export?
Does the exacqVision Server support automatic burning of video files to CD/DVD or USB?
Yes, exacqVision’s Auto Export profiles allow you to automatically burn a specified video event to a writable CD, DVD, or USB thumb drive. This function can easily be associated with a soft trigger button in the exacqVision Desktop Client using Event Linking. CD/DVD writing is a one-time operation for each export. If using a USB… Continue reading Does the exacqVision Server support automatic burning of video files to CD/DVD or USB?
AVI/Quicktime Codecs
The following table contains information about the recommended codecs when exporting video from the exacqVision Client or ePlayer to *.avi format for playback in Windows Media Player or *.mov format for playback in Quicktime on Windows or Mac platforms. In Windows and Linux, video exported in either *.avi or *.mov format can also be played… Continue reading AVI/Quicktime Codecs
PTZ Surge Protector for Video and RS-485
If you are looking to add a surge protector between an analog PTZ camera and your ExacqVision server, some options that provide both BNC video connections as well as RS-485 terminals such as the following: Transtector 1101-613 Ditek DTK-DP4P
Can the Web Server run on an Exacq EL NVR system?
Yes, exacqVision EL supports a Web Server used to provide the mobile device video access. The Web Server is not installed on EL by default because if it runs simultaneously with exacqVision Client on the EL hardware, performance of both the local client and the Web Server could be noticeably slower (this is the tradeoff… Continue reading Can the Web Server run on an Exacq EL NVR system?
Highpoint RAID Troubleshooting (Legacy)
For troubleshooting information, see the attached PDF.The following exacqVision models were manufactured with Highpoint RAID controllers from 2007 to 2009: <br> To determine whether your system contains a Highpoint RAID controller, look at the RAID BIOS screen that appears when the system is first started (before the operating system starts). <br>