MiniCamCap (webcam recording and monitoring)

MiniCamCap – FAQs

FAQs

http://en.wsgsoft.com/cap

01. Multichannel Monitoring	It is achieved by running more than one instance of MiniCamCap. 2-5 webcams are allowed at most at the same time because of the performance limitations.
02. Start Automatically	Load configure program by clicking the “Tools” menu, and then clicking “Start Automatically…”.
03. USB Extension Cable	The specification for USB states that the maximum length of a USB cable is 5 meters (16 feet). As a result, you cannot extend the distance of your USB device more than 16 feet without using a USB “active” extension cable (also known as a USB repeater cable). This cable contains active electronics which boost the USB signal for maximum reliability and performance over extended distances.
04. Disk Space for Recording	Only 1-3GB hard disk space is needed for 24 hours of continuous video recording.
05. Video Frame Size	Click the “Next” button in the “Open Device” dialog to choose video frame size.
06. Video Frame Format	Click the “Next” button in the “Open Device” dialog to choose video frame format.
07. 0x8007001F	Signal instability.
08. Prevent Standby	Right click the Desktop -> Properties -> Screensaver -> Power.
09. Recording Volume	Please search “recording volume” by Google.
10. Failed to Playback	Change to a more powerful media player.
11. Email Configure	Please search by Google.
12. Failed to Send Email	Please search by Google.
13. Other	Maybe caused by unstable webcam driver. For more information, please search by Google.

Introduction

Webcam Recording and Monitoring

Core Features

Face detection: detect face and take photos, which can be sent to a specified email address.
High compression rate: only 1-3GB hard disk space is needed for 24 hours of continuous video recording.
Can be run automatically at Windows startup.
Multichannel monitoring: running more than one instance of MiniCamCap.
Continuous loop video recording: if the space is almost full (remaining space is less than 0.5GB), automatically delete the oldest video files (1.5GB each time).