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If that's the biggest issue, it's not that bad. I'm thinking maybe 6 camera layout (3x2 grid) where one space is either empty or it's filled with a still picture from some output, or maybe we can even get the 6th camera. I didn't know such combinations are possible. We could also play with that, I suppose something similar is also doable in 4x4 But delay on one of the 2 outputs is more important, so if it can be done, great. Do you maybe have some suggestions of DVR models that could do that?

Hi people, I'm researching how to build a system that meets the following demands: It should accept 5 camera inputs (from five interactive rooms), mix the pictures into 1 (larger) picture. This combined picture should be displayed on 2 outputs, on one in realtime and on one with a delay of 5-10 mins (so that visitors can watch themselves). It's for an installation, CCTV surveillance for artistic purposes . Software solution would be fairly complex, and some people have suggested that there could be a DVR solution. In the most ideal case DVR would do the following: Reproduction in realtime and with delay (delay is very important), nice looking arrangement of 5 camera picutres on combined picture, with as much flexibility as possible (not just a fixed grid), composite video inputs for cameras (or something that composite can be converted to), good quality of individual inputs, nice looking combined picture (with resolution as high as possible), high fluid framerate, the 2 outputs connectable to projectors (ideally via vga cable), or at least to a PC. So I would be grateful if someone could recommend a suitable DVR or give any suggestions... Thanks a lot.