The Bosch VIPX1A is an ultra compact encoder that accepts a single NTSC or PAL camera for transmiting its video and audio over a network. The encoder also features an audio line out port, allowing two-way voice communication between a PC user and a person at the camera location. Video is encoded in DVD quality MPEG-4 at 30 IPS and can be viewed on a PC using a standard Internet Explorer browser or by installing Bosch's exclusive VIDOS viewing software offering comprehensive video management. Encoded media can be recorded to a USB device connected directly to this unit or to a networked PC utilizing iSCSI devices. Media can also be recorded to any DVR on the network.
The VIPX1A uses Dual Streaming to generate two independent IP video streams per channel. This allows a user to choose different quality levels for viewing and recording depending on the available hard drive and network bandwidth resources. The encoder also features alarm inputs and can be configured to send Email notices along with JPEG images to a designated PC at an alarm event. By routing the IP video to a high performance VIP XD video decoder or a VIDOS Monitor Wall, encoded video can be viewed with ultimate clarity on an analog CCTV monitor or large screen VGA monitor.