Q: What is Linux DVR Software?
It is not just a DVR application like the ones you bought before. It is a powerful embedded DVR platform you've never seen!

With the fascinating embedded platform, you will experience the benefits:
• No need to buy computer Operating System and install it manually.
• No need to install drivers manually. The system has included drivers for most of the hardware in the market, and it will intelligently recognize them and install automatically. No human interference is required.
• No virus and network attack concern. The fully optimized 100MB system has everything a DVR need, but nothing for virus to exploit.

Q: How to install Linux PC DVR?
A: The installation is super easy. It is just one-click to install everything, including Operating System, drivers and DVR software.

It is easier to install Linux PC DVR than Windows based DVR. You do not need to install Operating System and DVR software manually, and the computer drivers will be automatically recognized and installed properly.

Q: I do not have any knowledge of Linux, can I use Linux PC DVR?
A: Yes. If you have used any Windows based DVR software before, you can operate Linux PC DVR quickly, and it is even easier to install and use.

• The installation is super easy, one click to install all.
• The DVR software has intuitive Graphic interface. The operation is similar to any Windows based application. And of course the mouse and keyboard are supported.
• The recording files are compatible to Windows 2000/XP. you can backup/download/export files and play them in any Windows PC.
• It also provides Internet Explorer WEB access and Windows based Client Software for remote access and configurations.

Q: Any special requirements on hardware to run Linux PC DVR?
A: Yes, the computer components have to be compatible to Linux system. But most of hardware support Linux. So it is no problem for you to find suitable hardware locally, and assemble it by yourself.
Alternatively, we provide Industrial DVR motherboard, which has been optimized for Linux PC DVR system.

Q: What are the main advantages of Linux PC DVR?
A: Yes, as the next generation PC based DVR, Linux DVR system is getting popular.

• More stable
• Easier to use
• More powerful. Max 36-ch realtime preview and recording is supported
• Seamless scalability
• Flexible upgrade
• Save the Windows O.S. License fee

Q: What DVR cards used for Linux PC DVR?
A: It supports 2 kinds of top quality DVR cards:

• Hikvision PC DVR card, which is well-known as the top quality H.264 hardware compression DVR cards.
• Linovision PC DVR card, the high quality H.264 hardware compression DVR cards, and more cost-effective.

Q: What are the main advantages of H.264?
A: H.264 is the most advanced video compression technology. Compared with other compression technologies, H.264 compression technology ensures dramatically better image quality and higher compression rates:

• 2x more efficient than MPEG-4 Part 2 (natural video) encoding
• 3x smaller file size than comparable MPEG-2 encoders
• Faster download time
• Substantially higher quality video (SNR)

Q: What are the main benefits of H.264?
A: With H.264 technology, users will experience following benefits:

• Up to 40% higher image quality
• Over 60% savings on recording storage space
• Truly "Live" performance despite variations in network transmission conditions

Q: What outstanding features Linux PC DVR have?
A: Linux PC DVR has all the fascinating features that Windows DVR have.

• Max 36 channels realtime preview & recording & playback & backup & remote access.
• Multi-channel time-line based playback;
• POS integration
• PDA/mobile phone access
• Digital matrix and TV output
• Email notification
• Alarm IO card supported.
• Embedded PTZ panel
• Hybrid solution to support IP camera integration

Q: Can the client software manage multiple sites?
A: Yes. The Linux PC DVR support sites management. And you can define some preview groups, and access these cameras from different sites in one screen. The client software can manage channels not only from Linux DVR server, but also from standalone DVR, video server and IP cameras.

Q: Can we add logo into software, or even use our own GUI?
A: Yes. We can add your logo into software. And OEM/ODM with your own GUI is welcome.