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HDVR Software Overview
HDVR software is based on a client/server architecture. Client/server architecture provides a scalable
platform, whereby each computer on a network is a client, server or both a client/server simultaneously.
Client A client is a computer system that accesses a (remote) service on another computer by a TCP/IP
network. HDVR Client software views and searches live and recorded video, audio and alarms, and
administers the HDVR Server configurations.
Server A server is a computer system that provides services to other computing systems—called
clients—over a TCP/IP network. HDVR Server software records and retrieves video, audio and alarm
data and provides it to the HDVR Clients upon request.
Client/Server A client and server can simultaneously reside and operate on one computer and
communicate to each other through a TCP/IP loop back interface. A loopback address is a special IP
address (127.0.0.1) that is designed for the client and server software to communicate with each other
on the same computer. By combining the functionality of HDVR Client/Server software on one system,
administrators can deploy a flexible standalone and network configurations that can scale to their
requirements.
There is one HDVR Client application that can be installed in two different configurations depending on
your requirements. The Client has the same features, functions and user interface in either installation
configuration. The first client installation is referred to as a Local Client, meaning the client resides on
the same system that is "local" to the server. The second installation is referred to as a Remote Client,
meaning it is installed on a different computer that is "remote" from the server. All interaction (viewing
live or recorded video and administration) with the server is performed through either the local or
remote client.
The Local Client is factory installed on the HDVR and the Remote Client is installed by a user on a PC
of their choice, either from the supplied CD or by downloading from the HDVR website
(http://www.americandynamics.net/).
HDVR software can be installed and operated in the following configurations:
HDVR Local Client and Server software is factory installed on the HDVR system. The HDVR can either
operate as a standalone system (not connected to a network) with the locally attached VGA monitor,
keyboard, mouse and cameras (analog and IP) or it can be connected to a network to access other
HDVRs.
HDVR Remote Client is shipped on a CD with the HDVR and can be installed on a PC of your choice
that is networked to the HDVR.
NOTE:
Please skip to the "Starting the Local Client" section, as the steps below pertain to the operating
system configuration on systems built at the factory.
Starting the HDVR System
The HDVR has been designed to be very easy to install, operate, and update. The system ships with
default settings that make it very simple to begin recording and searching video. Simply connect your
keyboard, mouse, VGA monitor and cameras. Turn on the power switch and the system begins
recording video from analog cameras. IP cameras require some steps to connect and configure.
Logging In
Your HDVR System has been configured to take advantage of operating system security features. The
factory configuration includes two operating system accounts:
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