Frequently Asked Question

DeskCamera can combine several video sources into one stream.

Available layouts

• Picture in picture: one main source with a smaller source over it.
• Wall 1×1: two sources, one above the other.
• Wall 1×1 (V): two sources side by side.
• Wall 2×1: three sources in one stream.
• Wall 2×2: four sources in one stream. It stays gray until you have at least four sources.

Before you start

Create the sources you want to combine first.

Choose the layout

1. Click Stop.

2. Open Video & Audio Settings.

3. Click + Add Media Source below the source list.

   

4. In Create Media Source, click Combined media. In the list under it, choose the layout.

   

5. Type a Name.

6. In Resolution, choose the size of the combined stream.

7. Set Max Fps, the highest FPS of the combined stream.

   

Choose the sources

1. In the preview on the right, click the pencil on a tile.

   

2. Choose a source in the list.

3. Click OK.

4. Repeat steps 1–3 for each tile. Each tile needs a different source.

Test and add the stream

1. Click Validate Connection. A video window opens. If you do not see it, click its button on the Windows taskbar.
2. Check the picture, then click OK in the DeskCamera message.
3. Click OK to add the source.
4. Click Start.
5. Add the combined stream to your NVR/VMS.

Good to know

• Use sources with similar aspect ratios when possible.

If it does not work

The combined stream is slow or choppy

Lower the output resolution or FPS, or reduce the number of sources in the combined stream.

One source does not update

Test that source by itself first. If it works by itself, recreate or update the combined media source.