For specifying network-related settings.
The display of the software keyboard for input varies according to the item you are setting.
Web
For setting the functions that make use of the web browser.
Web Access
To access via a web browser, set to “On”.
[Setting Values: On, Off]
Camera Name
For setting the name to be displayed on the web browser. Enter not more than 8 characters using the software keyboard.
(Default value: HM250)
Login Name (Fixed)
The login name is “jvc”. It cannot be changed.
Login Password
Changes the password for accessing via a web browser.
The current password is displayed. Enter a new password directly.
Enter not more than 31 characters using the software keyboard.
Live Streaming Set
For specifying settings for distributing live video images.
Users cannot access this menu in the following cases.
When [Record Format] [System] is set to “4K” or “HD+Web”
During FTP transfer
Live Streaming
Starts live distribution when “On” is selected.
[Setting Values: On, Off]
“On” cannot be selected if network connection is not established.
“On” cannot be selected when FTP is running.
Live streaming switches to “Off” when the power is turned off.
Auto Restart
When the network is reconnected after disconnection, live streaming will resume automatically.
On:
Once the network is reconnected, live streaming resumes automatically.
Off:
Live streaming does not resume automatically even when the network is reconnected.
[Setting Values: On, Off]
When the power of the camera is turned off, regardless of the settings in [Auto Restart], live streaming does not begin automatically even when power is turned on again and network connection is established.
Server
For selecting the server for live streaming.
[Setting Values: Server1, Server2, Server3, Server4]
The setting cannot be changed during live streaming (Live Streaming set to “On”).
Streaming Server
For setting the server for live streaming.
The setting cannot be changed during live streaming (Live Streaming set to “On”).
Server1/Server2/Server3/Server4
The name that is set in [Alias] is displayed individually.
Alias
For setting a name to distinguish the settings of this camera recorder.
The name set in this item will be displayed in the [Server] options.
The default value is “Server1/Server2/Server3/Server4”.
You can enter up to 31 characters and ASCII characters.
Type
For setting the system to transfer videos for distribution.
[Setting Values: MPEG2-TS/UDP, MPEG2-TS/RTP, RTSP/RTP, ZIXI, RTMP]
Use reception devices that are compatible with the respective transfer systems.
To use the “ZIXI” setting, a dedicated server is needed separately.
The following items that can be set vary depending on the setting of this item.
Destination Address
For setting details such as the host name and the IP address of the live distribution destination.
Enter not more than 127 characters using single-byte alphanumeric characters (a to z, 0 to 9), single-byte hyphen [-], or dot [.].
Destination URL
For entering the URL of the live distribution destination beginning with “rtmp://”.
There is no default value (blank).
You can enter up to 191 characters and ASCII characters.
Destination Port
Enter the network port number of the live distribution destination using an integer between 1 and 65535.
When [Type] is set to “MPEG2-TS/UDP” or “MPEG2-TS/RTP”, the default value is “6504”. If “ZIXI” is set, the default value is “2088”.
When [Type] is set to “MPEG2-TS/RTP”, only even numbers from 2 to 65530 can be specified for the port number.
When [Type] is set to “MPEG2-TS/RTP” and [SMPTE 2022-1 FEC] is set to “On”, N+2 and N+4 port numbers are also used in addition to the specified port number (N).
Stream ID
For setting the registered stream ID of the live distribution destination.
The default value varies with the product model.
Enter not more than 63 characters.
Stream Key
Enter the stream key specified at the live transmission destination.
There is no default value (blank).
Enter not more than 63 characters.
Password
For setting the [Stream ID] password.
There is no default value (blank).
Enter not more than 127 characters. Enter not more than 31 characters for RTSP/RTP setting.
Latency
For setting the latency mode.
[Setting Values: High, Medium, Low, Minimun(ZIXI Off)]
Adaptive Bit Rate
If “On” is selected, the bit rate setting value of live streaming is set to maximum limit, and the bit rate is changed automatically according to changes in the network bandwidth.
[Setting Values: On, Off]
[Adaptive Bit Rate] is selectable when [Type] is set to “ZIXI” and [Latency] is set to a value other than “Minimun(ZIXI Off)”.
The bit rate is displayed on the status screen only when “On” is set.
PCR Jitter
Setting to “Low” reduces to PCR jitter of live streaming.
[Setting Values: Low, Normal]
This item is selectable only when [Type] is set to “MPEG2-TS/UDP”.
SMPTE 2022-1 FEC
Set to “On” to use FEC (Forward Error Correction).
A transmission system that recovers the missing packets in the decoding process without having to retransmit the missing packets.
[Setting Values: On, Off]
The decoder must be compatible with SMPTE 2022-1.
FEC Matrix
For setting the amount of FEC (Forward Error Correction) overhead for configuring SMPTE2022-1.
This item is selectable only when [SMPTE 2022-1 FEC] is set to “On”.
Resolution
For setting the resolution of the video image during live distribution.
The available options vary according to the settings for [ Resolution] and [ Frame Rate] under [Record Format].
Resolution |
Frame Rate |
Setting values |
---|---|---|
1920x1080 |
60p, 30p |
1920x1080 (*1), 1280x720, 720x480, 640x360 |
50p, 25p |
1920x1080 (*2), 1280x720, 720x576, 640x360 |
|
60i, 30p |
1920x1080 (*1), 1280x720, 720x480, 640x360 |
|
50i, 25p |
1920x1080 (*2), 1280x720, 720x576, 640x360 |
|
1280x720 |
60p |
1280x720, 720x480, 640x360 |
50p |
1280x720, 720x576, 640x360 |
|
720x480
|
60i |
720x480, 640x360 |
720x576
|
50i |
720x576, 640x360 |
Default value for U model
Default value for E model
The setting cannot be changed during live streaming (Live Streaming set to “On”).
The Aspect Ratio for the live streaming image is fixed to “16:9”.
Frame Rate
For setting the frame rate of the video image during live distribution.
The selectable options vary according to the setting in [Live Streaming Set] [Resolution].
Bit Rate
For setting the encode bitrate of the video image during live distribution.
The selectable options vary according to the settings in [Live Streaming Set] [Resolution] and [Frame Rate].
Frame Rate |
Resolution |
Frame Rate/Bit Rate Setting Value |
---|---|---|
60i, |
1920×1080 |
60i/12.0M, 60i/8.0M, 60i/5.0M, 60i/3.0M |
1280×720 |
60p/12.0M, 60p/8.0M, 60p/5.0M, 60p/3.0M, 30p/8.0M, 30p/5.0M, 30p/3.0M,30p/1.5M |
|
720×480 |
60i/8.0M, 60i/5.0M, 60i/3.0M, 60i/1.5M, 60i/0.8M, 60i/0.3M |
|
640×360 |
60p/3.0M, 60p/1.5M, 30p/3.0M, 30p/1.5M, 30p/0.8M, 30p/0.3M |
|
50i, |
1920×1080 |
50i/12.0M, 50i/8.0M, 50i/5.0M, 50i/3.0M |
1280×720 |
50p/12.0M, 50p/8.0M, 50p/5.0M, 50p/3.0M, 25p/8.0M, 25p/5.0M, 25p/3.0M, 25p/1.5M |
|
720×576 |
50i/8.0M, 50i/5.0M, 50i/3.0M, 50i/1.5M, 50i/0.8M, 50i/0.3M |
|
640×360 |
50p/3.0M, 50p/1.5M, 25p/3.0M, 25p/1.5M, 25p/0.8M, 25p/0.3M |
The setting cannot be changed during live streaming (Live Streaming set to “On”).
An encoding bit rate exceeding 8.0 Mbps cannot be selected when [Type] is set to “RTSP/RTP”.
An encoding bit rate exceeding 5.0 Mbps cannot be selected when [Type] is set to “ZIXI” and [Latency] is set to other than “Low”, or when [Type] is set to “RTMP”.
An encoding bit rate exceeding 3.0 Mbps cannot be selected when [Type] is set to “ZIXI” and [Latency] is set to “Low”.
Depending on the type of network adapter used and the connection, the images and audio sound during live streaming can be choppy.
Connection Setup
For configuring the network connection settings.
A [Wizard] screen will appear according to the adapter connected to the [HOST] terminal. Follow the instructions to perform the setting.
You can Load, Store, and Delete the settings specified on the [Wizard] screen.
Wizard
A [Wizard] appears according to the adapter connected to the [HOST] terminal.
Follow the instructions.
Load
Loads the settings on the [Wizard] screen.
Store
Saves the settings on the [Wizard] screen.
Delete
Deletes the saved settings.
APN
For specifying APN (Access Point Name).
This item is grayed out and cannot be selected if APN cannot be set for the adapter attached.
The APN setting is written into the cellular adapter, not this camera recorder.
Setting a wrong APN may result in communication failure or expensive bills from the telecommunications company. Set the APN correctly.
Metadata Server
For registering the FTP server for importing the metadata and the path of the file to be imported.
Up to 4 settings can be registered.
Meta-FTP1 to Meta-FTP4
(The name specified in the respective [Alias] items is displayed)
Alias
For setting a name to distinguish the settings of this camera recorder.
The name set in this item will be displayed in the [Import Metadata] options.
Enter not more than 31 characters.
Protocol
For setting the protocol of the FTP server to be connected.
FTP:
Protocol that does not encrypt the incoming and outgoing data.
SFTP:
Protocol that encrypts incoming and outgoing data using SSH.
FTPS:
Protocol that encrypts incoming and outgoing data using SSL or TLS. It uses an implicit mode (starts encrypted communication once connection starts).
FTPES:
Protocol that encrypts incoming and outgoing data using SSL or TLS. It uses an explicit mode (starts encrypted communication after permission is granted).
[Setting Values: FTP, SFTP, FTPS, FTPES]
Server
For setting the server name (“mystation.com”, etc.) or the IP address (“192.168.0.1”, etc.) of the FTP server.
Enter not more than 127 characters using single-byte alphanumeric characters (a to z, 0 to 9), single-byte hyphen [-], or dot [.].
Port
Enter the FTP server port number to use using an integer between 1 and 65535.
The default value varies with the Protocol setting.
(FTP: 21, SFTP: 22, FTPS: 990, FTPES: 21)
File Path
Enter the path name for the metadata file (“/pub/meta.xml”, “/home/user/meta2.xml”, etc.)
Enter not more than 127 characters.
Username
Enter the user name for connecting to the FTP server.
Enter not more than 31 characters.
Password
Enter the password for connecting to the FTP server.
Enter not more than 31 characters.
PASV Mode
For setting whether to set the communication mode used for file transfer to the passive mode.
Set to “On” if the camera is inside a firewall, and a connection from the FTP server to the camera cannot be established.
[Setting Values: On, Off]
When [Protocol] is set to “SFTP”, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.
Clip Server
For setting the server and directory for uploading recorded clips in the SD card to the FTP server.
Clip-FTP1 to Clip-FTP4
(The name specified in the respective [Alias] items is displayed)
Alias
For setting a name to distinguish the settings of this camera recorder.
The name set in this item will appear on the [FTP Upload] action screen of the thumbnail display.
Enter not more than 31 characters.
Protocol
For setting the protocol of the FTP server to be connected.
FTP:
Protocol that does not encrypt the incoming and outgoing data.
SFTP:
Protocol that encrypts incoming and outgoing data using SSH.
FTPS:
Protocol that encrypts incoming and outgoing data using SSL or TLS. It uses an implicit mode (starts encrypted communication once connection starts).
FTPES:
Protocol that encrypts incoming and outgoing data using SSL or TLS. It uses an explicit mode (starts encrypted communication after permission is granted).
ZIXI:
Enables stable transmission by reducing jitter and packet loss significantly through communicating via a relay server.
[Setting Values: FTP, SFTP, FTPS, FTPES, ZIXI]
To use the “ZIXI” setting, a dedicated server is needed separately.
If “ZIXI” is set, the resume function is enabled.
Server
For setting the server name (“mystation.com”, etc.) or the IP address (“192.168.0.1”, etc.) of the FTP server.
Enter not more than 127 characters using single-byte alphanumeric characters (a to z, 0 to 9), single-byte hyphen [-], or dot [.].
Port
Enter the FTP server port number to use using an integer between 1 and 65535.
The default value varies with the Protocol setting.
(FTP: 21, SFTP: 22, FTPS: 990, FTPES: 21)
Dir. Path
Enter the path name for the directory to upload to (“/pub”, “/home/user”, etc.)
Enter not more than 127 characters.
Username
Enter the user name for connecting to the FTP server.
Enter not more than 31 characters.
Password
Enter the password for connecting to the FTP server.
Enter not more than 31 characters.
PASV Mode
For setting whether to set the communication mode used for file transfer to the passive mode.
Set to “On” if the camera is inside a firewall, and a connection from the FTP server to the camera cannot be established.
[Setting Values: On, Off]
When [Protocol] is set to “SFTP”, this item appears as “---” and cannot be selected.
NTP Set
The time of the videos recorded simultaneously on multiple cameras can be synchronized by reflecting the time information retrieved from the NTP server in the time code.
The synchronization status with the NTP server can be checked in the Status screen (network).
If the network connection is incomplete, a different result may occur.
An error of about several frames may occur in the time code information that reflects the NTP time.
It may take a while to update the synchronization with the NTP server. To update immediately, turn off the power first, then turn it on again.
TC
When “On” is selected, the NTP time will be reflected in the time code of the camera recorder.
[Setting Values: On, Off]
[TC/UB] [TC Generator] is fixed at “Free Run(NTP)”.
[TC/UB] [TC Preset] is fixed at “<NTP>”.
By synchronizing the NTP server, NTP time can be reflected in Date/Time.
Server Address
For setting the address of the NTP server.
If this is not configured, “Master Mode” appears on the Status screen (network).
Zero Config
For allowing this camera recorder to be detected automatically by external devices (such as switchers) connected to the same LAN. Connection can be established via one link from the menu of the external device.
When a cellular adapter is used, [Announcement] is fixed at “---” and the Zero Config function is disabled.
The Zero Config function is not equipped with the function to change the settings of the camera recorder.
Announcement
When “On” is selected, this camera recorder can be detected automatically from an external device.
[Setting Values: On, Off]
Hostname Prefix
Part of the host name can be changed.
It will appear in the format of “XXXX-YYYY.local” on the Status screen (network).
XXXX:
Character string (maximum 8 characters) configured in [Hostname Prefix]
YYYY:
Serial number of this camera recorder
When [Announcement] is set to “Off”, this item does not appear on the Status screen (network).
Reset Network
Restores all items in the [Network] menu to their default settings.