Digital
Video Recorders (DVRs) consist of two main
types:
1-PC-based
DVRs
are complete hardware/software computer-based
systems incorporating video capture, video
multiplexing, video (and optionally, audio)
recording and playback, video display and
remote video access via modem, Internet and/or
LAN.
2-Embedded
DVRs
do not use a Windows™ operating system
and contain no software at all on the hard
disk(s). All application functions are contained
(embedded) in firmware (software encoded on
chips).
3-Mobile
DVRs are embedded
systems meant specifically for use in vehicles.
They incorporate anti-shock and anti-vibration
mountings and generally have 12V DC power
inputs.
Up
to a short time ago, PC-based digital video
recorders provided better functions and features
for a lower dollar. Recent advancements in
technology, however, have allowed us to create
and offer a line of embedded DVR systems,
the LE Series, that provides all the major
functions that most DVR users are looking
for – multi surveillance cameras, high
quality video, excellent compression, fast
viewing and recording speeds, motion detection
based recording, scheduled recording and fast
remote access of quality live and recorded
video. In addition, Pro embedded DVRs can
easily be upgraded to accept from 4 to 8 to
12 CCTV surveillance cameras. And at highly
competitive prices!!
Pro
SMD systems are state-of-the-art mobile DVRs
with the features of our embedded and PC based
DVRs but also with additional features such
as vehicle status recording on video (vehicle
speed, braking, turn indication etc). Video
can be backed up to CD or Hard Disk, accessed
and downloaded over a LAN or the Hard Disk
can be swapped for another.
Pro
PC-based DVRs are not simply a collection
of computer hardware, however - they represent
carefully selected hardware and software components
which are proven to work well together in
the demanding video processing environment.
Software, hardware and firmware settings are
carefully optimized to ensure maximum performance
without problems. Pro PC-based DVRs can support
multiple numbers of CCTV surveillance cameras
- from 4 to 16.
Professional
Security Group Inc. manufactures all its own
Digital Video Recorders using GeoVision™
video capture cards for PC-based systems.
Each DVR is complete except for the monitor.
All
Pro PC-based DVRs include Watchdog technology
for operating system monitoring and system
auto-rebooting if an error is detected. All
our PC-based DVRs include a partitioned hard
disk with all software loaded into a small
"C" partition and a large "D"
partition for video recording. A bootable
recovery CD is provided for the "C"
partition using system restore software so
in the event of any software corruption, the
"C" drive can be recreated in its
original condition without affecting any recorded
video on the "D" drive.
Microsoft
Windows™ XP Pro is provided as the operating
system on Pro PC-based DVRs. In addition,
Version 10.0 of PC Anywhere Host software
is included on the "C" drive so
that we can provide direct dial-up support
into each DVR, no matter where it is located.
System restore software is also included on
all systems. All software provided includes
original CDs and manuals.
Professional Security
Group provides a one year warranty for parts
and labor on all DVRs and one year of Toll
Free telephone support.
One year remote dial-up support is also
provided for PC based DVRs.
