The Bosch VIPX2 ultra compact video encoder converts the analog signal coming from two NTSC or PAL video devices into a digital stream for transmission over a network. Video is encoded in DVD quality MPEG-4 at 30 IPS per channel 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 video can be recorded to a USB device connected directly to this unit or to a networked PC utilizing iSCSI devices. Video can also be recorded to any DVR on the network.
The VIPX2 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.