| Error Message | Most Likely Cause | Solution | |---------------|-------------------|----------| | Failed to load plugin | Missing VC++ Redistributable | Install Visual C++ Runtime | | RTSP 401 Unauthorized | Wrong username/password in config | Double-check credentials; use digest auth. | | No video, only audio | Codec mismatch | Force codec_priority=H264 and disable H265. | | Plugin crashes on stream start | Buffer overflow | Reduce buffer_size to 512KB and tcp_transport=0 . | | Black screen with timestamp | Decoder initialization fail | Restart the application after registering the DLL. | | RTSP 455 Method Not Valid | The camera requires GET_PARAMETER | Add keep_alive=60 (seconds) in config. |
If you cannot get the plugin to work, or you want a more modern solution, consider these alternatives. Rtspvideoplugin.zip
Rtspvideoplugin.zip typically contains a plugin or library designed to enable Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) | Error Message | Most Likely Cause |
If the heartbeat fails, close the existing rtsp_transport and initiate a new session. | | Black screen with timestamp | Decoder