eLine Technology ETV_v7 - Manual (Page 11)

ETV System Server Software - User’s Guide Page 11
3.1 Live Viewer
The Live Viewer window will open automatically once the program has loaded. If Auto Logon is disabled in the
settings, you must log on before the Live Viewer window is opened. Note: The Live Viewer is a CPU and
Graphics Adapter intensive function.
The Live Viewer window can be in either Software Rendered mode or Hardware Rendered mode. If your
capture card supports Hardware Rendered mode, it can be enabled by going to Settings window | DVR
Settings tab | Live tab and selecting the Live Viewer mode with the available radio button.
Software
Rendered
• Requires more CPU usage.
• Camera display speed depends on CPU and video card abilities
• Able to display up to 32 camera feeds.
• Able to display network camera feeds.
• Information overlays such as recording status and video analytics data.
• Zooming displayed camera feeds and other available camera manipulation features.
Hardware
Rendered
• Able to display up to 32 camera analog feeds.
• Less CPU usage.
• Able to display network camera feeds.
• Cannot display information overlays.
• Cannot zoom displayed camera feeds.
Note: The Live Viewer window may be slightly different depending on the capture card that is
installed, the rendering mode enabled (hardware vs. software) and the number of supported video
channels.