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This requires running Axxon One in test mode and consists of imitating a stream of video data by playing an available video recording. You can play video recordings using video compression algorithms supported by Axxon One (see Characteristics of Axxon One).

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Do not Don't use video with B-frames.

To create and configure a virtual camera, complete the following steps:

  1. Run IP Device Discovery Wizard (see Searching, adding, configuring and removing IP devices).
  2. Select Virtual in the Vendor drop-down list.
  3. Select Virtual from the Model list to emulate a single-stream camera. In the Model field, select Virtual several streams to emulate a camera supporting multiple streams.

  4. Click the button.

  5. In the Folder field, specify the storage location of the video clip that will be used to imitate a video signal.

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    • If there are many files in the folder, they will be are played in a random order.
    • Scanning for files in a specified directory is limited to one minute.
  6. By default, a video will be played back endlessly. To switch to one-shot playback, set Yes for the Play the file once parameter.

  7. Click the Apply button.