Digital video recorder (DVR)
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Digital video recorder (DVR) :
Digital video recorder (DVR) is a device that records video without videotape to a hard drive-based digital storage medium. The term includes stand-alone set-top boxes and software for personal computers which enables video capture and playback to and from disk.
The DVR provides a convenient, if limited, replacement for the multiplexer + VCR combination and provides non-linear access to recorded material usually selected by camera ID, time and date. The consistency of quality of recorded material will in general be higher than that obtained with analogue tape although the actual quality achieved may or may not be better, depending on the compression algorithm and individual configuration.


In general more programmable options for individual video stream recording parameters, (picture resolution, number of frames per second, trigger options, start/stop times etc), are available, but a DVR is only useful where the analogue cameras are all cabled back to the DVR’s location. Competent DVRs now feature UDP (CAT 5) network ports so that the device can be provided with an IP address and thereby become accessible over an Ethernet network. It uses a single IP address to access thousands of cameras without loading your network. It's easy to set up and use.
 
PC based DVR:
PC based DVR provide far better video recording clarity over Time Lapse and are easier to use and more flexible than standalone DVR's. These units are available as kits which you install on your PC or as complete factory built recorders and provide you with all the functionality you need for your Surveillance system. Some factory models can be expanded as your needs grow, this is not the case with Time Lapse or standalone (Hardware) DVR's.

PC Based DVR work on a computer base system so you can customize the hardware spec for you need, like Size of hard drive or Multiple Hard drive, memory and processor. Etc…
PC Based DVR available in:
    
 
 
4 Channel DVR (up to 4 CCTV Security Camera)
 
8 Channel DVR (up to 8 CCTV Security Camera)
 
16 Channel DVR (up to 16 CCTV Security Camera)
 
32 Channel DVR (up to 32 CCTV Security Camera)

Standalone DVR:
Surveillance DVR System. Standalone DVR System is a perfect DVR solution for those PC-phobic clients. Every function on this DVR is a matter of a push of a button. Stand alone DVR has off-site viewing function that allows you to view from anywhere in the world. This is all with digital quality. With two or more internal hard-drive spaces and two external hard-drive connections, Standalone DVR recording time can extend at your preference.

Standalone DVR are computer base Machine which run on Linux, Unix or other proprietary Operating system that was design to run only one application, which makes the standalone Device a reliable appliance and does one thing only.
 
Standalone Digital Video Recorder Overview Benefits:
• High Resolution Recordings (720x480)
• Easy to use and operates
• Fax function usually one button operation
• Very stable and very low maintenance
• Stores large amounts of video or recording days • Easy network integration
 
DVR available in:
 
4 Channel DVR (up to 4 CCTV Security Camera)
 
8 Channel DVR (up to 8 CCTV Security Camera)
 
16 Channel DVR (up to 16 CCTV Security Camera)
 
32 Channel DVR (up to 32 CCTV Security Camera)