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Streamproducer 2.0, is JVC's complete streaming software that allows you to stream in a local network or to
the Internet from any one of up to four sources. These sources can be any combination of MPEG-4 movie files
or JVC's Streamcorder cameras, the GY-DV300/KA-DV300 or the GY-DV5000/KA-DV5000. In addition,
Streamproducer will also support future products from JVC, such as cameras, VTRs, etc.
Streamproducer allows you to monitor live the video from up to four sources, as well as the video that is being
cast to the Internet. When casting, you can switch between the four sources by simply pointing and clicking
with your mouse.
Streamproducer also allows you to capture the MPEG-4 stream, (record to disk) from any or all of the video
sources independently, as well as saving the cast video stream.
1.1 What is 'Casting' or 'Streaming'?
First of all, casting and streaming are synonymous; they both mean the same thing and these terms will be
used interchangeably throughout this manual. So, what is streaming? Video streaming implies the continuous
delivery of video & audio in a single direction, from sender to receiver. Streamproducer is a publishing point; it
receives MPEG-4 streams generated by any one of up to four sources, such as the GY-DV300 or GY-DV5000
cameras and casts (sends) Microsoft compatible ASF MPEG-4 streams to up to ten media players (receivers)
anywhere in the world, through a LAN or the Internet.
Also by nature, streaming implies a high degree of compression so that many users can share the bandwidth.
With Streaming, the quality is proportional to the bit rate...and the bit-rate is what makes streaming so
desirable. Streaming is content delivery to the masses!
1.2 Streamproducer Version Comparison
StreamProducer Comparison chart
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Ver.2.0
Player Component
Directshow custom
Delay time
2 sec
Number of windows
variable from 1 to 4
casting stop function
available
Switch casting in the middle of the file
available
Casting Monitor Window
real client monitor
Time lag when switch casting source
short same profile
Number of clients
10
Playable file
exclusive KA-DVxxx file
Client type
WMP 7.1, 8
ver.1.1
WMP6.4
17 sec
fixed 4
not possible
not possible
just a picture monitor
uncertain
10
Any .asf, .wmv
WMP 6, 7.1, 8
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Streamproducer requires the following minimum system requirements for proper operation.
Minimum requirements
Hardware
Pentium Ⅲ (or equivalent) 700MHz or faster
CPU
Memory
128MB minimum
Display
XGA ( 1024 x 768 ) or better
50MB for install.
25MB space for capturing one hour using highest video compression -- 200MB
Hard disk
space for capturing one hour using lowest video compression.
0 MB if not capturing
- One LAN system for connect to KA-DV300 or KA-DV5000 Network Pack.
Network
- Internet connection to load the CODEC program for video playback.
- Other network connection for casting on internet.
Software
Windows XP Home or Professional Edition
OS
Windows 2000 Professional
Other
DirectX 8.1 ( DirectX 8.1 is installed with Streamproducer automatically )
The above minimum requirements will provide satisfactory operation when used under the following
conditions:
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Connecting to only one camera or playback of only one file.
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Not saving the image from the camera to a disk drive.
3.
Casting from a single source without switching.
Recommended requirements
To benefit from the full set of features available with Streamproducer, including using multiple cameras/files,
saving incoming streams to a disk drive, and source switching while casting, you need a PC with the following
specifications:
Hardware
CPU
Pentium 4 (or equivalent) 2.2GHz or faster
Memory
512MB minimum
Display
SXGA (1280 x 1024) or better
50MB for install.
25MB space for capturing one hour using highest video compression -- 200MB
Hard disk
space for capturing one hour using lowest video compression.
0 MB if not capturing.
- One LAN system for connect to KA-DV300 or KA-DV5000 Network Pack.
Network
- Internet connection to load the CODEC program for video playback.
- Other network connection for casting on internet.
Software
Windows XP Home or Professional Edition
OS
Windows 2000 Professional
Other
DirectX 8.1 ( DirectX 8.1 is installed with Streamproducer automatically )
NOTE: These minimum and recommended requirements are the standards for using Streamproducer.
However, these requirements do not guarantee smooth performance which may depend on other
parameters and computer settings, such as background processes, screen settings, network devices
and settings etc.
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