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.
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.