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Multi-camera video: choose views and storage
Start with the areas to see, then check inputs, recording/playback and the actual storage configuration
Channel count describes an input or recording capability. The view that can actually be seen depends on the camera, mounting position, vehicle obstruction and viewing angle. List the target areas before selecting the recorder.
Plan the views
For a hypothetical truck project, mark the road ahead, cabin and unloading area on a vehicle sketch, then write what must be visible in each view. This is a planning example. Check the fitted images rather than assuming that a channel count removes every blind spot.
| Recorder | Documented capability | Continue checking |
|---|---|---|
| WY580 | Four-channel 1080P recording; AHD, TVI, CVI, IPC and CVBS signals. | Camera signal, connector, supply and position. |
| WY826 | Five 1080P cameras. | Camera, algorithm and storage configuration of the selected version. |
| WY869 vehicle recorder | Eight analogue HD and two IPC inputs. | Input types, viewing and playback requirements. |
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Separate input, display and playback
WY869 vehicle recorder lists multi-image display and single-channel playback with searches by channel, type and time. These specifications describe different functions; “8+2 inputs” does not establish ten-channel simultaneous playback.
Check the installed storage
WY580 supports one SD card up to 512 GB. WY826 supports a TF card up to 1 TB; mSATA is standard on the flagship version. WY869 vehicle recorder supports a hard drive up to 2 TB and an SDXC card up to 256 GB. Confirm which media are included in the actual configuration.
Retention time depends on the channels, recording quality, encoding and actual recording size. Use a test recording to check each target area, time/channel retrieval and export, then agree the retention arrangement for that configuration.