Applies to Models: Any Device that produces an RTSP stream

Summary:

This article will review different methods of using VLC to pull RTSP streams from devices. 

Note: RTSP does not have a Standardized format. This article is using
Hanwha based RTSP URLs

Step By Step Guide for Unicast or Multicast URLs:

1. Open VLC

Note: It should be noted that in order to utilize multicasting on a
network. Your Network Switches must be designed for Multicasting

2. Go to Media>Open Network Stream

3. Select the Network tab (Figure 1) 

4. Enter the RTSP URL (Figure 1) 

Note: All RTSP URLs shown are for Hanwha cameras. Check with your
Camera Manufacturer for their proper URL
Click >Here< for Hanwha URLs

5.  Click the Play button (Figure 1)

Figure 1

6. Provide the Proper Credentials (Figure 2)

Figure 2

7. Notice the Multicast in the URL on the screen (Figure 3)

Figure 3

Note: Unicast streams are the same instructions as above. But without the term
multicast in the url
Click >Here< for properly formatted Hanwha RTSP URLs

Step By Step Guide for Using UDP with VLC:

1. Open VLC

2. Go to Tools>Preferences

3. Type Demuxer into the Search box

4. Expand the category Demuxer

5. Select RTP/RTSP

6. Uncheck Use RTP over RTSP(TCP) (Figure 1)

Note: When troubleshooting video issues, it may be necessary to test
video from the camera via UDP.

Figure 1