Hikvision NVR Decoding Capability

[gmartz 0]

I'm not sure if I'm in the right section to post this one since I couldn't find a section for NVRs.

 

Anyway, could anyone explain what does Decoding mean when it comes to DVRs/NVRs?

 

I'm checking out this data sheet of Hikvision's DS-7600NI-E Series (Plug&Play NVR) and it says:

 

Decoding Capability

4-channel model: 4-ch@1080p

8-channel model: 8-ch@720p, 6-ch@1080p

16-channel model: 16-ch@4CIF, 12-ch@720p, 6-ch@1080p

 

Does this pertain to the NVR's live viewing?

 

Thank you in advance!

[Securame 0]

Yes, it also applies to live viewing. Keep in mind that with IP cameras the encoding is done at the camera level. So when you are viewing a stream on the NVR, it has to be decoded by the unit.

[donna1205 0]

It's important to note that the decoding capability  slither io can also depend on the network bandwidth and the processing power of the NVR. Higher-resolution video streams or a larger number of camera channels may require more processing power and network bandwidth.