Information :: Choosing a System

This ELIMINATES the VCR system, because to be reliable we must eliminate the Human Factor.

Ask anyone who has had a VCR Based system... after a while, you forget to change the tape at the specific time, or forget to push record... not to mention the downfalls of storage on tape, and the HOURS it takes to review them!

So that leaves us with either a stand Alone DVR unit that you can find cheap at many electronics retailers OR...

Compare PC-Based to Stand Alone DVR Systems:

	Stand Alone	See Station
Will Record Cameras onto a Hard Drive
Records cameras at full resolution (640x480)
Simultaneous Recording and Playback
Remotely View over Network
Remotely View over Internet
Remotely View over PDA
Email you if Motion is Detected
Call your Cell Phone if Motion is Detected
Allows you to use your DVR PC for other tasks...     Such as surfing the internet, sending emails,     or even other tasks while still recording.
Provides Smart-Searching Capabilities for faster     reviewing and retrieval of pre-recorded videos

Since PC based DVR's do record video directly to the hard drive on the PC, one of the most over looked upgrades when purchasing a PC based DVR surveillance system is the size of the hard drive.

Several yet-to-be factors influence the amount of information stored such as:

• Resolution to be recorded
• Moiton detection settings
• Frames-per-second (FPS) being recorded
• Number of cameras recording simultaneously
• Level of activity being recorded

See Station Hard Drive Calculator

Tips:

One (1) frame per second is the lowest frame rate recordable and 30 frames per second is the maximum record frame rate which is real time. There is no real need to record in real time unless there are regulatory reasons such as in case of government facilities or casinos. Recording at 1 frame per second is what traditional analog systems record. You can always rewind in high speed so the lower the frame rate the faster it is to playback an entire day. At 3 - 5 frames per second recording you will not miss any activity (remember this is per second). Note: these are just estimates as a variety of conditions can substantially change the storage requirements.

Card Kit?

Depending on your familiarity with Windows based PC's and your proficiency at building computer systems, a DVR Card kit may be the perfect solution for your video surveillance needs. Build-it-yourself systems do need to meet minimum PC hardware requirements.

See minimum system requirements.

Card Kits include hardware, software and licensing necessary to build a do-it-yourself DVR. Card Kits can also be purchased as a complete package including cameras, power supply wiring, etc.

System?

See Station Systems include PC, keyboard, mouse, and licensing. Systems can also be purchased as a complete package including cameras, power supply wiring, etc.

System Package Contents

• Complete Basic or Professional DVR (SEE-XXXX-XX)
• 17\" LCD Monitor (PAM-17MONCRT)
• ARC-12311 DOME and or ARC-12B49 BULLET Cameras (see package description)
• Camera Power Pigtails (ARC-001001)
• Camera Power Supply (STE-JR-12XXDCUL)
• Back Up Power Supply/Surge Protection (MM-PRO1100E)
• 1000 ft. Camera/Power Cable (RG59U-18/2-SIA)
• BNC Compression Connectors (ASK-BNC-2)
• Crimp Tool (ASK-CTL-101)

Contact your video security dealer for details today: