A new release of LuxRiot is available for download.
Most important changes:
- LuxRiot DVR is compatible with MPEG-4 and H.264 video encodings and a wide range of hardware for various vendors
- LuxRiot DVR offers updated and better IP camera and video server automatic detection feature to ease initial installation
- LuxRiot DVR is capable of handling more cameras per DVR server due to improved memory management
- LuxRiot DVR records, broadcasts, plays back audio from DirectShow compatible audio inputs
- LuxRiot DVR supports more camera products (over 600) from more vendors (over 55) as well as provides an option to setup generic devices compatible with well known protocols
Download links (updated on June 27)
What’s new in this release?
- New: DVR Removable Media Archive Viewer option to export video archive into Advanced Systems Format/Windows Media Video .WMV files
- New: DVR Removable Media Archive Viewer option to save current video frame into JPEG or BMP file using built-in media file viewer (supports both AVI and ASF/WMV files)
- New: DVR Removable Media Archive Viewer option to manually specify/add data directories using GUI to pick archive backups made to disk drives, external disk drives, flash drives etc.
- Fixed: Regular LuxRiot DVR Server might generate unnecessary log files
- New: Added support for reuse of on-camera motion detection with StarDot cameras and video servers (note that an upgrade of firmware may be required)
- Updated: Video footer motion indication icon shows motion icons with an overlaid green dot to indicate on-camera motion detection mode
- New: Added support for new ACTi hardware models: ACM-1011, ACM-1511, ACM-4000, ACM-4300, ACM-5801, ACM-5811, ACM-7501, ACM-7511, ACM-8001, ACM-8101, ACM-8211, ACM-8511, CAM-6630, CAM-7321, ACD-2100Q
- Updated: Added support for TRENDnet TV-IP201P , TV-IP201, TVIP201W camera models with an improved high performance access method to deliver maximal number of video frames per second
- New: Added support for TRENDnet TV-IP212, TV-IP212W, TV-IP312, TV-IP312W, TV-IP422, TV-IP422W models, JPEG, M-JPEG and MPEG-4 video transmission modes
- New: Added support for Panasonic BB-HCM511A, BB-HCM515A, BB-HCM527A, BB-HCM531A, BB-HCM580A, BB-HCM581A, BB-HCM581A-W and other BB-HCMxxx series
- Updated: Worked around the problem with JVC VN-C215 camera, which can unexpectedly stop sending video and freeze connection between camera and software
- Updated: Added support for Pan/Tilt/Zoom control for PTZ-enabled Rimax cameras
- New: Added support for StarDot “Video on Motion” feature enabling the mode to send video at full (requested) frame rate in presence of motion in view and at low frame rate (keep-alive, still frame rate) in absence of motion in order to save network bandwidth and
- New: Added support for controlling StarDot cameras and video servers motion detection settings using LuxRiot DVR GUI
- Fixed: HTML unsafe characters are allowed in camera access username and password
- Fixed: Software motion detector might unexpectedly deadlock operation of a camera as well as affect other cameras
- Fixed: DVR server administrator can no longer remove his own access privileges
- New: Added support for FlexWATCH/Seyon M-JPEG and MPEG-4 encoders FW-1130S, FW-1131S, FW-1161SE, FW-1120, FW-3850, FW-3450, FW-3150 and other models
- Updated: Improved support for Y-Cam cameras
- Updated: Added support for Pan/Tilt/Zoom control for PTZ-enabled Aviosys cameras
- Updated: Added support for external Pan/Tilt/Zoom control for Vivotek VS7100 video server
- New: Added support for several Bosch camera models
- New: Added support for several Zavio camera models
- Fixed: LuxRiot failed to install and operate on Windows 2000 operating systems
- New: Added support for Arecont H.264-enabled camera models; note that firmware upgrade is required to versions V.64828/64829 or higher
- New: Added support for Toshiba IK-WD01A camera model
- New: Added support for Panasonic BB-HCE481, WV-NP240, WV-NP244, WV-NS202A camera models
- Updated: Worked around a problem in Sanyo cameras to transmit video at maximal frame rate
- New: Added support for several Costar Video camera models
- New: Added support for on-camera motion detection, for several camera models by Axis, ACTi
- New: Added support for Pelco IP110 camera model
- New: Added support for several Messoa, iCan Tek, Sony, Etrovision camera models
- Updated: Improved support for TRENDnet, Eneo, Hitron, FlexWATCH, Pixord, Samsung, HikVision, Zavio, Probe Digital, Lumenera, Dynacolor, Y-Cam cameras
- New: Added support for H.264 video format and generic H.264 over RTSP protocol hardware
- New: Added support for H.264 Basler Vision Technologies cameras
- Fixed: Some settings related to XeCap video capture hardware, e.g. analog video output settings, could be lost with restart of DVR server software
- Updated: Added support for increased user mode adddress space (64-bit operating systems, 32-bit operating systems with /3GB option enabled) to be a able to handle higher memory workloads and greater number of cameras per DVR server
- New: Added support for several UDP Technology camera models
- New: Added support for basic audio inputs: DirectShow compatible audio device may be attached to any camera and be recorded and/or broadcasted live along with video
- New: A video watermark feature to provide an integrity checksum for video footage exported outside or DVR software
- Updated: Added support for PTZ-enabled analog cameras connected on ports COM10 and above
- Updated: Improved automatic detection and initial configuration of cameras and video servers
- Fixed: minor cosmetic changes and other updates
See change log for more information on latest updates.
The information applies to:
- LuxRiot 1.6.x up to 1.6.12
Summary
An updated version of LuxRiot DVR Removable Media Archive Viewer introduces the following features:
- an option to export video archive into Advanced Systems Format/Windows Media Video .WMV files
- an option to save current video frame into JPEG or BMP file using built-in media file viewer (supports both AVI and ASF/WMV files)
- an option to manually specify/add data directories using GUI to pick archive backups made to disk drives, external disk drives, flash drives etc.
Description
An updated version of LuxRiot DVR Removable Media Archive Viewer adds new features mentioned above. Update instructions are provided below in the bottom of the post.
Archive export wizard introduces a new export type: export into ASF (Advanced Systems Format) File and creates a Windows Media File .WMV using Windows Media Encoder subsystem:
The advantage of WMV files is that video is encoded using Windows Media video codec which is widely available on systems without LuxRiot DVR or special codec software installed.
When a media file is opened using built-in media file viewer, an updated version of software offers menu choices Copy Current Frame to Clipboard and Save Current Frame As to extract current video frame from the video file and transfer picture into another applciation through file or clipboard.
The mentioned above features will also be available in regular LuxRiot DVR Client with next release of LuxRiot DVR.
Additionally, the updated versions allows manual configuration of data directories as opposed to fixed default list of directories in previous versions of software. Using Menu File it is possible to add a directory with a backup files of LuxRiot DVR and/or copy of the live video archive directory.
Note that it is impossible to add live recording directory, in case of attempt to the application would show an error message. In order to access live archive data using LuxRiot DVR Removable Media Archive Viewer application it is required to stop LuxRiot DVR Server and rename the directory of interest *:\LuxRiot\Archive Files (note that the user has to have respective Windows privileges to perform this action), after which it will be addable to the diectory list of LuxRiot DVR Removable Media Archive Viewer.
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A new release of LuxRiot is available for download.
Download links
What’s new in this release?
- Fixed: Product Activation Wizard used by non-administrator fails to activate LuxRiot DVR via Internet
- Fixed: FTP export fails if target file name contains special characters
- Fixed: Coloring issues with Arecont Vision AV8180, AV8360 cameras
- Fixed: Archive window is not accessible under exclusive mode
- Updated: Improved auto-detection of StarDot hardware, firmware and configuration for more reliable and stable operation and dynamic detection of supported video resolutions
- Updated: Improved support for Aviosys hardware and added support for new Aviosys models
- New: Added support for Rimax network cameras
- Fixed: Worked around problem with Arecont Vision 8xxx series hardware/SDK
- Updated: Improved auto-detection of Vivotek hardware, firmware and configuration for more reliable and stable operation
- Fixed: Periodic loss of connection with in M-JPEG video streaming from Vivotek 6xxx series hardware
- Updated: Added support for new Vivotek models: SD7151, FD7132, IZ7151, IP7251, IP7142, PZ7151, PZ7152
- Fixed: Distortion in movement areas with RTP over UDP video (MPEG-4, e.g. from ACTi hardware)
- Fixed: Resolved software incompatibility issue with ffdshow video decoder putting LuxRiot applications onto black list
- Fixed: minor cosmetic changes and other updates
See changle log for more information on latest updates.
A new release of LuxRiot is available for download.
Download links
What’s new in this release?
- New: LuxRiot DVR Client Away Mode to save network bandwidth and server load while client side is idle
- Fixed: Arecont Vision AV3130 camera does not show full resolution video in night mode
- Fixed: Product Activation Wizard used by non-administrator fails to activate LuxRiot DVR via Internet
- Updated: Support for Vivotek VS3102 video server video and PTZ control
- Fixed: Accurate video archive and exported footage timestamp when crossing daylight saving time (DST) change
- New: Added implementation for Pixord P-405, P-405M, P-410, P-411, P-412 hardware
- Updated: Improved support for StarDot hardware, including high performance native non-HTTP M-JPEG streaming protocol
- Fixed: LuxRiot DVR Client might stop showing video from certain camera while feed footer is still being updated with timestamps
- Updated: Added support for automatic zoom and iris operations for Axis cameras
- New: Added AVI export feature to Standalone LuxRiot DVR Archive Viewer
- New: Added implementation for LinkSys PVC-2300 and WVC-2300 hardware
- Updated: Improved support for Lumenera hardware to deliver more frams per second
- Fixed: Actively used Video Transfer feature does not lock LuxRiot DVR Server exhausting virtual address capacity
- Updated: Added support for AirLink101 AICP310 hardware
- New: Support for greater number of MPEG-4 network camera and video server models
- Updated: Improved Archive Backup Wizard for faster operation and support of multiple CD/DVD burning options: IMAPI Version 1 (CD only, Windows XP), IMAPI Version 2 (CD and DVD, Windows XP and Server 2003 with additional installation or Windows Vista and Server 2008), Nero versions 6 and 7
- Updated: Improved support for PTZ control for TrendNET TV-IP400 and TV-IP400W models
- Fixed: minor cosmetic changes and other updates
See changle log for more information on latest updates.
A beta version of LuxRiot is available for download.
NOTE: This is a beta version of LuxRiot DVR software published as a preview and intended to ensure compatibility with other software and hardware and as a preview of updated functionality.
Download links
What’s new in this release?
- New: AVI/JPEG export wizard and exported video frame subtitles are also available from standalone archive viewer application
- New: Support for several ProVideo MPEG-4 camera models
- Updated: LuxRiot DVR Server warns on unsupported operating system
- New: Added support for StarDot Express 6 video server (including fast non-HTTP M-JPEG video streaming)
- Fixed: LuxRiot DVR Server may partially deadlock on client application activation of a camera
- Updated: RTSP client implementation to better conform specification
- New: Support for several Panasonic MPEG-4 camera models
- Updated: Support for auto zoom and auto iris for Axis cameras
- Fixed: LuxRiot DVR Client may stop showing video from camera while still update video footer with video feed details
- New: Support for several Aviosys MPEG-4 camera models
- Updated: Better handling recording errors to avoid excessive processing and possible freeze of LuxRiot DVR Server
- Fixed: After daylight saving time (DST) switch LuxRiot DVR Client application might show incorrect date/time for footage recorded before DST switch
- Updated: Added PTZF control for Vivotek VS3102 video server
- New: Support for several Pixord MPEG-4 camera models (warning: support depends on firmware version)
- Updated: Added new shortcuts to LuxRiot DVR Server system tray icon menu
- Fixed: LuxRiot might show unexpectedly low video frame rates with Toshiba IK-WB15A and IK-WB21A camera models
- Fixed: Unstable DVR operation with Comart XeCap capture boards
- Updated: Better support for ACTi MPEG-4 camera models
- New: LuxRiot DVR Client “Away Mode” to save network bandwidth while client application is inactive
- New: LuxRiot DVR Client may be configured to prevent system from going into screen saver mode (which sometimes causes DirectShow errors - depending on video adapter)
- Updated: Improved support for Toshiba IK-WR01A camera
- New: MPEG-4 support introduced by LuxRiot 1.6.8 BETA
- Fixed: Arecont network cameras might unexpectedly lose their settings on server restart
- Fixed: CD/DVD recording issues in LuxRiot DVR Server Archive Backup Wizard
- New: LuxRiot DVR Video Widget
- Updated: Support for Vivotek VS7100 video server PTZ control
- Fixed: Change of video subtitle properties is ignored and causes access violation problem inside LuxRiot DVR Client
- New: Support for Vivotek VS7100 video server
- Fixed: Disabled motion detection may leave last detected motion persistent for the following video frames
- New: Support for Vivotek IP51×2, IP51×4, D-Link DCS-3220, DCS-3220G MPEG-4 devices in slow compatiblity mode (using JPEG format)
- Fixed: LuxRiot DVR Server might unexpectedly invalidate correct license key
- Fixed: Proper handling presets with Axis 233D camera
- Fixed: LuxRiot DVR Server might excessively load operating system while recording to video archive
- Fixed: Arecont network cameras configured with LuxRiot DVR might stop or fail with error 0×81060016
Known Problems
While being installed, setup can show the following error message attempting to install one of the dependency files:
The error may be safely ignored to allow setup to complete installation.
See changle log for more information on latest updates.
The information applies to:
- LuxRiot 1.6.6 and LuxRiot 1.6.8
Summary
LuxRiot 1.6.6/1.6.8 update implements support for video streaming from the following StarDot devices:
- NetCam XL (including 1MP, 3MP) cameras
- NetCam SC5 camera
- Express 6 Video Server
Description
An update of one of the LuxRiot modules is required on both LuxRiot server and client machines. Please follow update instructions below:
- Download archive DVRServerNetworkCameras-1.6.9.6862.zip
- Stop all LuxRiot applications
- Open LuxRiot installation directory, typically C:\Program Files\LuxRiot Digital Video Recorder
- Optional, but recommended: Backup file DVRServerNetworkCameras.dll by renaming to e.g. DVRServerNetworkCameras.01.dll
- Extract new DVRServerNetworkCameras.dll from downloaded archive in place of the renamed file
- Start LuxRiot applications
The update will be included into the next release of LuxRiot.
A beta version of LuxRiot is available for download.
NOTE: This is a beta version of LuxRiot DVR software published as a preview and intended to ensure compatibility with other software and hardware and as a preview of updated functionality.
Download links
What’s new in this release?
This update introduces support for MPEG-4 cameras in LuxRiot DVR. Supported are certain models of cameras by: 4XEM, ACTi, CBC, D-Link, DynaColor, FlexWATCH, Infinova, Level One, Linksys, Pixord, Vivotek. There is also support for generic RTSP (RFC 2326) compatible cameras.
To add a MPEG-4 camera to LuxRiot DVR please use Media Source item in the Camera Setup Wizard:
To configure camera properties start with selecting vendor and model and press Apply to show additional model-dependent property pages:
Please send us your feedback on problem, performance, compatibility or other issues. If you would like an unlisted model to be supported, please also let us know.
A new release of LuxRiot is available for download.
Download links
What’s new in this release?
- New: Utilization of Arecont cameras built-in motion detection (faster data processing without CPU load for software analysis; avoid video compression effect on motion detection)
- New: Camera Layout Mapping and Google Mapsâ„¢ integration
- New: Added support for Arecont cameras moonlight mode
- Fixed: Software motion detector could indicate wrong motion area (typically shifted to the right with high resolution video)
- Fixed: Server list of cameras might not get updated until server restart when new camera was added or removed
- Fixed: Server watchdog might fail to re-restart server under worse system performance conditions
- Fixed: Improved operation of Toshiba IK-WB15A, IK-WB21A camera models, especially when running under admin/root account
- Updated: Memory and speed optimizations, especially for top load servers (60 and more cameras per server)
- Fixed: Video for Windows (ICM interface) codecs might appear unavailable for third party software (such as for example VirtualDub)
- Fixed: Vivotek 6000 series cameras might be unavailable in case of simultaneous concurrent connections to the camera
- Fixed: Log files could grow uncontrollably until truncated on application/service restart
- Updated: Added user name and password autorization on remote network shares used to store archive data (such as NAS)
- New: Added implementation for several TRENDnet and AirLink 101 camera models
- Fixed: LuxRiot DVR Client would not open shortcut with saved configuration
- New: Support for multiple client application instances through /InstanceNumber command line switch
- Fixed: Very high resolution video (5 megapixels e.g. Arecont Vision 5100 and higher) is downsampled before rendering on the screen to avoid problems with a wide variety of video adapters incapable to process high resolutions properly
- New: An option to resample/recompress video exported to external file or uploaded via FTP
- Fixed: PTZ preset management on Axis cameras (various models) with new firmware versions
- Fixed: Arecont camera brightness adjustment settings might get lost with server restart
- Fixed: Arecont camera might unexpectedly stop sending video with an error code 0×81060016 (Insufficient data buffers) logged into system event log, especially when DVR server’s CPU load is high
- Fixed: A workaround for a DirectX failure to show video on a secondary monitor (in DirectX rendering modes)
- Fixed: minor cosmetic changes and other updates
See changle log for more information on latest updates.
A new release of LuxRiot is available for download.
Download links
What’s new in this release?
- New: LuxRiot rebuilt to use native Windows Unicode API (as opposed to ANSI API used in prior versions). LuxRiot DVR Client and LuxRiot DVR Web Client used on Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me systems may require Microsoft Layer for Unicode additionally installed
- Fixed: Video streaming issues with Vivtek 6xxx series cameras
- New: More Axis cameras supported: 207W, 207MW, 209FD-R, 210A, 216FD-V, 211A, 223M, 231D+, 232D+, 233D
- Fixed: An attempt to obtain server archive statistics through remote connection causes disconnection from server
- Updated: Full resolution mode support for Arecont 8360 camera
- Updated: Network search wizard allows to specify network adapters to use when scanning for available cameras
- Updated: Network search wizard auto-detects Axis, Vivotek and some Sony camera models
- Fixed: minor cosmetic changes and other updates
See changle log for more information on latest updates.
