3xLOGIC VIGIL Server - Manual (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 inten-
sive 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 | VIGIL Server Settings tab | Live
tab and selecting the Live Viewer mode with the available radio button. Note: Appearence of the Live Viewer may vary
depending on installed capture card, rendering mode, etc.
Software Rendered
l Requires more CPU usage.
l Camera display speed depends on CPU and video card abilities
l
Able to display up to 32 camera feeds.
l Able to display network camera feeds.
l Information overlays such as recording status and video analytics data.
l Zooming displayed camera feeds and other available camera manipulation features.
Hardware Rendered
l Able to display up to 32 camera analog feeds.
l Less CPU usage.
l
Able to display network camera feeds.
l Cannot display information overlays.
l Cannot zoom displayed camera feeds.
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