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Appendix C: Integrating SymDVR
Overview
SymDec 16 plus 4 and SymSafe Pro digital video recorders (SymDVRs) allow
you to record full-size D1 images in real time on analogue channels and on IP
channels (subject to hardware and network capabilities).
A Forcefield client computer can display video image streams from SymDVR in
multiview windows as well as live view and recorded view windows on its
monitor. Forcefield multiview can be configured to display the views from up to
32 cameras on up to four monitors. Multiple instances of Forcefield multiview
windows can be displayed simultaneously, using multiple computer monitors
Figure 32 below).
Figure 32: Forcefield client computer with multiple monitor video card
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Forcefield Client
Video
Video
Video
4 IP cameras
LAN or WAN
Forcefield client computer
SymDec 16 plus 4 DVR
16 analog cameras
Each digital video view displayed by Forcefield is processed by the Forcefield
client computer’s CPU from data received from SymDVR via the IP network. As a
result, the processing power of the Forcefield client computer’s CPU limits the
number of digital video views that can be displayed simultaneously. Refer to the
following specific recommendations concerning suitable hardware and software
configurations.
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