Decoders

Display what you are monitoring

Overview

A video decoder receives digital video streams from cameras and encoders in the IP network and decodes them into video and audio that can be displayed on any screen connected by HDMI or coaxial cable. Among many other benefits, the video decoder doesn't use computing power and video output ports of the NVR.

ECD Series Decoders main application is to enable a simple static live view monitor, without keyboard and mouse. The monitor is usually attached to the wall, sometimes on the desk.

It receives the live video feed from the IP cameras directly or via NVR and outputs the grid up to 16 channels.

The common application is in a retail store where the owner uses TV panels to publicly demonstrate that the venue is under video surveillance. At the same time, ACTi video servers open a completely new range of possibilities for retail owners to learn how you can increase revenues with ACTi digital signage.

Features

  • Supported HDMI Screens up to 4K
  • Video Streams Resolution up to 4K
  • Full Frame Rate Supported
  • Extended Operating Temperature -34°C ~70°C
  • Secure Transmission with HTTPs
  • Digital Inputs and Outputs for Devices Integration
  • Two-Way Audio
  • ONVIF Compliant
  • API and SDK for System Integration
  • HDMI and BNC Outputs
  • Up to 16 Concurrent Channels
  • Surface, Pole, VESA Mount Options

Specifications

Model ECD-1100 ECD-200 ECD-3000
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Video Decoding Yes Yes Yes
Maximum Channels 16 16 16
Maximum Frame Rate vs Resolution 30 fps@ 1080p 30 fps@ 4K 30 fps@ 1080p
Compression H.264 H.265, H.264 H.265, H.264
Storage External storage option via USB 2.5" SATA, MicroSDXC External storage option via USB
Power Source DC 12V, PoE DC 12V DC 12V, PoE
Mounting Surface, Pole, VESA mount 10x10 Surface, Pole, VESA mount 10x10 Surface, Pole, VESA mount 10x10

Solution Architecture

Small Scale

The decoder can be used together with just a few IP cameras. Even the recorder is not needed in some cases. Those are the temporary locations mostly, such as the passenger traffic screening for possible fever using the thermal IP cameras.

Middle Scale

The cameras are connected to the NVR 3 server, and the video streams from the NVR go to the decoder that displays the result on the TV panel via HDMI cable.

Large Scale

Even the large systems containing CMS, TV Wall, NVR and cameras can make a good use of decoders as a part of the solution architecture. Just like the medium scale, the decoder will be linked with the NVR servers.

Popular Applications

Hospital

Service Desk Monitor The nurses and the receptionists can easily monitor the activities in the lobby, corridors and wards by looking at the screen on the wall with the live video footage from the critical locations.

Airport

Security Inspection Monitor The security inspection area requires such video monitors so that the officers have better overview of all the activities around that area, including the inspection zone and the queue area before that.

While being busy with the inspections, the monitor gives them the additional capabilities to have a hands-free overview of the situation.

The public display monitors can also be used in the areas where the travel luggage is processed to make sure there are no incidents there.

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