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2 The Three Modes of webcamXP
2.1 webcamXP 5 [Normal mode]
The default webcamXP mode can be accessed using the webcamXP icon (created on the Desktop during
webcamXP install). It is not optimized for any one particular method of camera data representation but should
cover the needs for most users.
The standard webcamXP version is ideal for the user who does not wish to favor any one technology, and
therefore does not want to optimize or customize camera output to fit any one representation paradigm.
2.2 webcamXP 5 [IP Camera]
webcamXP ships with a version optimized for use with IP or Network cameras. This version of webcamXP does
not use Microsoft DirectShow for IP Cameras.
Note: It is not possible to record video from IP Camera sources, unless the DVR feature is utilized.
Network cameras can also be connected using the default webcamXP mode and the DirectShow filter. The
DirectShow filter allows recording of videos using a third-party codec.
2.3 webcamXP 5 [Windows Media]
Windows Media is a streaming format useful for smooth representation of connected camera data. It can be
utilized when broadcasting audio and video over the web (HTTP, see section on HTTP Broadcasting).
webcamXP provides a special mode that automatically enables Windows Media streaming.
Windows Media streaming allows broadcasting of both audio and video data over a network. Without Windows
Media streaming, audio transfer over a network is not possible.
Combined with our powerful IP Camera Directshow filter, webcamXP is one of the rare software which allows to
stream IP Cameras in Windows Media.
To access this mode, simply double-click on the webcamXP [Windows Media] icon. This icon should have
been created on your system’s desktop during webcamXP installation.
