DC16 Ultra High Definition Decoder: 4K UHD Video Security Solution

Product Overview

The DC16 Ultra High Definition Decoder is an advanced embedded hardware platform within the DCOO Series of decoders. It is engineered to output decoded video via HDMI 1.4 and BNC (to DB15) interfaces. The DC16 supports a wide array of video stream formats, including H.265, H.264, MJPEG, Smart264, and Smart265, delivering exceptional decoding performance. It supports H.265/H.264 decoding up to 32 MP and offers 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) video output. As a new generation decoder for HD network cameras, the DC16 is widely applicable in various video security system projects.

The device features a robust, dark-colored chassis with multiple ports visible on the front and rear panels, including HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and audio connections, designed for professional integration.

Key Features

Supports computer, video conference terminals, and other devices as video input signal sources.
Supports HDMI 4K signal inputs.
Supports network cameras, NVRs, and other devices as network signal sources.
Features embedded HDMI audio input, supporting 16-bit, 48K Hz, two audio channels, and stereo sound.
Supports 2-channel 1080p@50/60 or 1-channel 4K@30 encoding via HDMI 1.4 input.
Supports 4K (3840 x 2160@30 Hz) UHD video output via HDMI 1.4.
Offers two audio output methods: embedded HDMI audio output and external audio output.
Utilizes frame synchronization technology for complete image synchronization across all output ports, ensuring smooth playback without lag, frame loss, tearing, or splicing.
Supports H.264 and H.265 encoding for input boards, including sub-stream and mainstream encoding (default H.264).
Supports decoding from network cameras, NVRs, and other network sources (sub-stream and main stream) including H.264, H.265, Smart264, Smart265, MJPEG, HIK264, and main encapsulation formats like PS, RTP, TS, ES.
Supports up to 256 video decoding channels and simultaneous decoding of 128-channel 2 MP or 256-channel 720p video on a video wall.
Supports decoding streams of multiple resolutions up to 32 MP.
Supports G.722, G.711A, G.726, G.711U, MPEG2-L2, AAC, MP3, PCM audio compression.
Supports rotate mode for front-end camera decoding and up to 2560 x 1440 decoding output.
Offers two decoding modes: active decoding and passive decoding.
Supports encryption stream, multi-channel stream, and smart stream decoding.
Supports stream editing and switching, with auto-switching to sub-stream when divided window quantity reaches upper limit.
Supports remote video file decoding output.
Supports single video wall splicing, window opening, roaming, scene switching, and window switching.
Supports up to 3 1080p or 1.5 4K signal source windows per screen, with each window divisible into 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, and 25 windows.
Supports up to 64 customizable video wall scenes.
Supports 256 auto-switching plans for cameras, scenes, and time.
Double-click roaming window for zoom in/out.
Supports displaying output channel number.
Supports operating network signal sources on video wall in eight directions (auto-scanning, aperture adjustment, focal length change, focusing, calling preset).
Supports starting/stopping live view, decoding, switching windows, sound control, and layer display.
Supports video recording playback with start/stop and time selection.
Supports smart wall clients for screen casting.
Supports live view of network signal sources over RTP/RTSP.
Supports docking with 32 MP PanoVu series cameras, fisheye cameras, and conventional front-end network cameras, DVR, NVR, and XVR.
Includes a complete Software Development Kit (SDK) for third-party developers.
Supports ONVIF and GB28181 protocol for decoder access.
Supports LCD information interaction, including display information, image settings, serial port control, time synchronization, backlight parameters, output port auto-binding, and error code reporting.
Supports network keyboard or serial port keyboard control for device, window switching, group operation, auto-switching, scene switching, PTZ control, and video wall playback.
Supports access and operation via PC client and Web client.
Compatible with Chrome 45+.
Features a built-in gigabit switching network.
Supports optoelectronic adaptation, link aggregation, and NAT.
Supports remote parameter configuration, system status, and logs.
Supports daily maintenance (remote restart, restore default settings, upgrading).
Supports auto fault detection and device exception alarms (network disconnection, IP conflict, illegal access, temperature overshoot, fan status, decoding signal source, device exception).
Supports user permission management for designated resources and video wall modules.
Supports visualization in operation and maintenance by displaying network topology and keynote network status of MCUs and service boards.
Supports NTP and manual time synchronization.

Specifications

Category	Item	Description
Product Model	Product Model	DC16
Interface	Alarm In	8-channel alarm input
	Alarm Out	8-channel alarm output
	Serial Interface	RS-232 (RJ45) × 1, RS-485 × 1
	USB Interface	USB 2.0 × 2
	Network Interface	RJ45 × 2, 10 M/100 M/1000 Mbps self-adaptive Ethernet; Optic Interface × 2 100 base-FX/1000 base-X; Supports optoelectronic self-adaptation
Video Wall	Video Walls	1
	Video Wall Size	≤ 16
	Layers Per Screen	1080p x 3 or 4K × 1.5
	Layers	Layers Per Screen × Output Interface(s)
	Split Window	Yes
	Scenes	64
	Scene Auto-Switch Delay	3 seconds
	Split Screen	1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 25
	Background Images	Background color only
	Subtitles	N/A (optional to support)
General	Delay of Displaying Local Signal Source on Video Wall	120 ms
	Delay of Displaying Decoded Signal Source on Video Wall	120 ms
	Auto-Switching Plans	Supports 256 auto-switching plans
General	Working Temperature	-10 °C to 55 °C (14 °F to 131 °F)
	Working Humidity	10% RH to 90% RH
	Net Weight	< 8.42 kg (18.56 lb)
	Gross Weight	8.42 kg (18.56 lb)
	Power Consumption	< 150 W
	Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 321 mm × 88 mm (17.32" x 12.64" x 3.64")
Packing List	Decoder	× 1
	DB15M to 4 x BNC (4-ch CVBS Video Patch Wire)	× 2
	DB15M to 8 x BNC (8-ch Audio Patch Wire)	× 2
	Quick Start Guide	× 1
	Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information	× 1
	Hanger	× 1
	Power Cord	× 1
Power Supply	Power Supply	100 to 240 VAC
Audio Input	Audio Input Interfaces	2
Audio Input	Audio Input Interface Type	Embedded HDMI audio input
Video Input	Video Input Resolution	3840 x 2160@30 Hz, 1920 x 1080@50 Hz, 1920 × 1080@60 Hz, 1280 x 720@50/60 Hz
	Video Input Interfaces	2
	Video Input Interface Type	2-channel: HDMI 1.4
	Max. Input Resolution	4K
	Video Encoding Channel	2
Video Encoding	Video Encoding Format	H.265/H.264 (Default H.264)
	Video Encoding Capability	1-channel: 4K 30; 2-channel: 1080p 60
	Audio Encoding Format	G722.1, G711U, G711A, AAC-LC
Video Output	Max. Output Resolution	4K
	Video Output Interface Type	HDMI 1.4
	Video Output Interface(s)	16
	Video Output Resolution	3840 x 2160@30 Hz, 2560 x 1440@30 Hz, 1920 x 1200@60 Hz, 1920 x 1080@60 Hz, 1920 × 1080@50 Hz, 1680 x 1050@60 Hz, 1600 x 1200@60 Hz, 1280 x 1024@60 Hz, 1280 x 720@60 Hz, 1280 x 720@50 Hz, 1024 x 768@60 Hz
	Video Output Resolution (BNC)	PAL: 704 × 576@25 Hz, NTSC: 704 × 480@30 Hz
Video Output Interface (BNC)	Video Output Interface (BNC)	4-channel: DB15 to BNC
Video Decoding	Video Decoding Format	H.264, H.265, SmartH.264, SmartH.265, MJPEG
	Video Decoding Resolution	Up to 32 MP
	Video Decoding Channel(s)	256
	Video Decoding Capability	Supports 8-channel 32 MP/24 MP/16-channel 12 MP/32-channel 8 MP/40-channel 6 MP/64-channel 4 MP/128-channel 1080p/256-channel 720p and below real-time decoding (4 outputs in a group, sharing decoding capabilities)
Audio Output	Audio Output Interface Type	Embedded HDMI audio output or DB15 to BNC independent audio output
Audio Output	Audio Output Interface(s)	16
Encoding and Decoding	Audio Decoding Format	G711A, G711U, G722.1, G726-16/U/A, MPEG, AAC-LC, PCM

Physical Interface

The DC16 decoder features a well-organized layout of ports on both its front and rear panels to facilitate comprehensive connectivity.

Front Panel

Interface	Description
CPU	System running status indicator (green for normal working status)
PCIE	Internal communication status indicator (green for normal working status)
POWER	Power supply indicator (red for normal working status)
HDMI IN1	HDMI Input Interface 1
HDMI IN 2	HDMI Input Interface 2
USB	USB 2.0 Interface
G1	1000 M Switching Network Interface 1
OPT 1	1000 M Optical Interface 1
RS-232	Device Debugging Serial Port
G2	1000 M Switching Network Interface 2
OPT 2	1000 M Optical Interface 2

Rear Panel

Interface	Description
AUDIO OUT	Audio Output Interface
VIDEO OUT	Video Output Interface
HDMI OUT	HDMI Output Interface
RS-485	RS-485 Interface
ALARM IN	Alarm Input Interface
ALARM OUT	Alarm Output Interface

The physical layout includes various ports such as HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and audio jacks, designed for robust connectivity in professional security environments.