Hikvision video encoder

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what is the main purpose of Hikvision video encoder or video decoder , is it different from dvrs/nvrs?? since i work with hikvision
 

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Encoders are more typically used when one wants to connect to a 3rd party VMS software that does not have built-in encoding (think Exacq, Milestone, Avigilon, etc.). As such, it makes less sense for an all-Hikvision system which offers DVRs integrated into their CMS / VMS.
 

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so basically we use encoders when we need to integrate a hikvision system with 3rd party cms software??
what about decoders?
the reasons iam asking is iam looking for some thing to matrix tv out on a dvr or nvr into 2 or more tvs in away that i get one is main screen where i can get main menue and playback while the others stay motioning certain cameras and dont show what i do in the main screen in igh res. not thro bnc out
 
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