User`s guide

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Introduction
The Airship Digital Video Recording System is an Enterprise Class digital video/audio server
and recorder that provides real time video/audio monitoring and recording from multiple
cameras. This User Guide covers the Hybrid DVR Server and Client software.
Analog Video
The DVR Server uses dedicated H.264 hardware and processors for video/audio
compression. Up to 48 channels of video are simultaneously captured, compressed, and
recorded in real time. The corresponding audio channels are captured, compressed, and
recorded as well.
IP Cameras
The Airship Server can also record and store video from TCP/IP network based cameras.
(See your vendor for the currently supported list.) IP Cameras added to an Airship Server
are treated like just another camera; the Airship Client connects to the Airship Server and is
able to view 'just another camera' which happens to be an IP Camera.
Embedded DVRs
The Airship Client is also able to connect to HikVision Embedded DVR's, enabling complete
remote use and administration.
Remote Clients
Airship Client and Web Client are available for remote live view, recording, playback, and
complete management through the local area network and Internet.
Basic System Components
Server
The primary Airship Server is a Windows PC/Server and consists of PCI H.264 Video
Capture/Compression boards and the Server software. The Server is responsible for
monitoring and recording the video/audio inputs. It also provides a network service for
real-time video streaming and playback of recorded files over a network. The system can
be optionally equipped with an alarm controller for connecting alarm sensors and relays.
The Server can also connect to IP Cameras, treating them like just another camera,
recording the video stream and providing live view and playback access to Clients.
Playback
The Airship Playback program is accessible from the Server, Client, and Web Client.
Playback is used to review recordings made on the Server. Playback provides many useful