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    The document discusses decoding capability, which refers to the ability of a network video recorder (NVR) to display video streams from cameras simultaneously. It notes that decoding does not affect recording ability. It then provides an example specification for the Admiral 4 Channel NVR, stating it can display one 4K stream, two 4MP streams, or four 1080p streams simultaneously. It also explains how NVRs use a lower resolution substream to display multiple cameras without overloading decoding capabilities.

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    The document discusses decoding capability, which refers to the ability of a network video recorder (NVR) to display video streams from cameras simultaneously. It notes that decoding does not affect recording ability. It then provides an example specification for the Admiral 4 Channel NVR, stating it can display one 4K stream, two 4MP streams, or four 1080p streams simultaneously. It also explains how NVRs use a lower resolution substream to display multiple cameras without overloading decoding capabilities.

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    The document discusses decoding capability, which refers to the ability of a network video recorder (NVR) to display video streams from cameras simultaneously. It notes that decoding does not affect recording ability. It then provides an example specification for the Admiral 4 Channel NVR, stating it can display one 4K stream, two 4MP streams, or four 1080p streams simultaneously. It also explains how NVRs use a lower resolution substream to display multiple cameras without overloading decoding capabilities.

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    The document discusses decoding capability, which refers to the ability of a network video recorder (NVR) to display video streams from cameras simultaneously. It notes that decoding does not affect recording ability. It then provides an example specification for the Admiral 4 Channel NVR, stating it can display one 4K stream, two 4MP streams, or four 1080p streams simultaneously. It also explains how NVRs use a lower resolution substream to display multiple cameras without overloading decoding capabilities.

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    Understanding 

    Decoding Capability 
     
     
    Within the spec of every NVR on the market is a decoding capability.  This spec was fairly minor 
    before 4MP and 4K cameras became affordable and mainstream as usually the bitrate was the 
    biggest bottleneck in systems.  
     
    Now with H.265 bitrates and more affordable 4MP and 4K cameras, decoding is a spec users 
    will want to understand.  
     

     
    Decoding Capability, Admiral 4 Channel 7/3/18 
     
    Today if you’re looking at a beyond HD video surveillance system, it’s important to understand 
    what decoding capability means and does not mean.   It’s important to note that decoding 
    does not affect recording:  Even though the NVR can display just one 4K Camera at a 
    time, it can still record all four 4K cameras.   
     
    Decoding capability in simple terms is the ability for the NVR to display any given stream or 
    recording reliability at the same time.   This spec is across the board, so it includes computers 
    and apps streaming.   
     
    So for example, on the 4 channel Admiral it’s  
     
    1 x 4K@30, 2 x 4MP@30, 4 x 1080p@30, 8 x 720p@30, 16 x D1  
     
    So that means the NVR can display one full sized 4K stream at a time, OR two 4MP, or four 
    1080p cameras across the board.  
     
     
     
     
    Understanding Substream 
     
    Almost every NVR on the market handles the decoding issue by automatically switching 
    between the full, recorded quality mainstream and the secondary standard definition substream. 
     
    For example, on most NVRs a single (one) camera view will be the mainstream ­ since this is 
    going to be a large view, it makes sense to show the fullest quality.  On smaller views, such as 
    2x2 (four cameras) or larger, it will switch to a substream. 
     
    In most cases ­ this is indistinguishable to a user.   In a limited image size a substream will look 
    nearly as good (and even better in some cases) than a full sized image that is attempting to be 
    squished down.  This is an effect called aliasing.  
     
    So for most cases ­ as long as you follow the software’s default settings you will not have to 
    worry about decoding capability. 
     
     
    Overloading Decoding 
     
    If the decoding capability is pushed beyond the limits you may notice video lag, unresponsive 
    UI, or freezes.   
     
    If you notice these symptoms,  double check to make sure no computers are inadvertently 
    streaming in the background, especially on mainstream.  
     
    If you have any questions feel free to contact support at 866­414­2553 and option 2.  
     
     
    FAQ 
     
    Q:   Why not make it so you can decode more? 
    A:   For most security camera systems playback fidelity is the most important thing, which all of 
    our NVRs are fully capable of at 4K.    In order to increase decoding the CPU and decoding 
    chips would need to be significantly upgraded ­ meaning significantly higher prices on NVRs.   
     
    Q:  Decoding is very important to me ­ what can I do? 
    A:  In the example of the 4 channel NVR it can decode one 4K camera at a time.   If you believe 
    you need more, you can always upgrade your NVR to a larger unit with a better CPU.    The 8 
    Channel Admiral for instance can do four 4K cameras instead of one.  
     
     

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