The Advantages Of Digital Video Surveillance

The internet has brought many new and exciting technologies into the homes of most people and one of the great innovations that has come about because of the internet is streaming digital video. The ability to install a webcam and communicate with others many miles away from you via the internet has been in use for a while now, but if you take that concept one step further, why couldn't you install multiple cameras in your home and monitor them all while you are away?

Well, the good news is that you can now do just that! In the past, the only video surveillance option that most people had was a closed circuit television system that broadcast it's signal in analog format. If you were at home you could keep an eye on things pretty well with one of these systems. But what about when you were away? Well, analog signals don't lend to being broadcast very far, so the only resort you had was to save the video to tape and view it later. Not only was that a hassle, but it didn't allow you to actually keep an eye on things in real time.

But the internet has been the catalyst to developing more sophisticated digital technologies and video surveillance is one of the areas where major changes have taken place. Here is why you should consider a digital home security camera system now:

1. You can monitor everything at home in real time no matter where you are as long as you have a sufficient internet connection.

2. You can view the output from several cameras at the same time.

3. The digital picture is far superior to the old analog video and carries a lot more detail.

4. You can still record the video if you wish, but unlike recording to tape the video output will not degrade over time as it is replayed over and over again. Digital information replays exactly the same no matter how often it is played.

5. Digital files can be compressed and saved much easier, taking up lots less space than tapes.

There are advantages of digital video surveillance, but just these few should be able to convince you that if you need to stay in touch with the goings on around your home while you are away for any reason, there is no time like the present to set up a home security camera system to do so.

Jim Johnson is a successful author and publisher on consumer related matters. You can find out more about a home security camera system and home security surveillance by visiting our Home Security website.

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VCR's - Recording - 24 Hr. Real Time/960 Hr. Time Lapse

This isn't just your ordinary run-of-the-mill 960 Hr. VCR. This one comes with Real-Time, as well as with Time Lapse modes. Using 4 Heads you get high quality recording that even provides various selectable recording modes, such as 2, 6, 8, 18, and 24 hour Real-Time modes, as well as 48, 64, 96, 128, 160, 224, 320, 480, 640, and 960 (960 = 40 days) Time-Lapse modes! It also has an audio recording selection, automatic alarm records only when important events are taking place (Event Recording mode for alarm devices), Built-In Time/Date generator stores the exact time when all events take place, and Continuous Loop recording lets you to leave the recorder completely unsupervised for days at a time, On Screen Display allows all programming applications to be done on the monitor, automatic resumption of system after a power failure occurs and a whole lot more!! Offers 350+ resolution lines for Black/White and 300+ for Color. Designed to use standard VHS T-180 tapes and comes with a Remote Control!

CCTV - Video Surveillance > Remote Access & Digital Recording > DiGiCam Remote Surveillance & Digital Recording

OK folks, are you ready? We encourage yout to shop and compare, we're certain that eventually you're going to end up right back here (smiling) and buying our very own DiGiCam Remote Surveillance & Digital Recording package. So what does it do? Firstly, with its digital audio and video compression the program provides limitless hours of recording directly to your own computer's hard drive! Listen Folks, unlimited recording is impossible to get with any old VCR! Simply set the schedule (on/off times) to record! Or would you rather record only when there is activity present? Done! Use the Motion Detection mode and when the screen changes (image/pixels change), in other words motion is detected, it will activate the recording for the length of time that there is activity. No more hours of endless recording and seeing nothing whatsoever!

Want more than that? What if your computer could telephone you the instant your computer began recording because your Motion Detector feature was triggered? That's covered too! It will place a call to any phone number you desire, your pager, cell phone, etc. to let you know! And as if that weren't enough, you can even access remotely the site of your computer and see what it's viewing by using a laptop or PC with any regular modem, any network type, or through the internet by using any regular web browser!!! That's right! 3 different ways of remotely accessing your setup to supply the ulimate convenience! You'll get up to 8 FPS when viewing your remote site using any regular modem (33.6 minimum requirement) and even better frame rates when using a faster connection type, such as T1, ISDN, DSL lines, etc. And the absolute best issue yet? You save money! There's no need for you to buy an expensive VCR! Nor is it necessary for you to buy a TV Monitor for viewing or even Motion detectors to trigger the recording! The DiGiCam and your PC automatically does all of this! You can purchase either our normal 'one video input' DiGiCam and plug one camera into right into it or plug-in a camera Switcher, Quad or Multiplexer into it and get a view of a multiple amount of cameras! However if that's still not enough, then you can buy one of our larger DiGiCam models which can come with either two, four, six, eight, twelve or sixteen video inputs) that can divide up your computer screen into as many sections as you have camera inputs for! Is this great or what?!?

Digital Video Recorders - NetProMax Digital Video Recorders -

NetProMax 16-Channel Real Time 240FPS 250G HDD DVR - FXR-16C240G25

Operating System : Windows XP

Free Software Upgrade & Remote Setup

Secured Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control from anywhere in the world

Remote Multi-Channels, Multi-Sites Monitoring & Playback

CDRW included

POS Ready (Optional Software. TVS Text Inserter included)

E-mail Alert Notification

One-way audio.

System

CPU : Intel Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz Over

RAM : 256MB DDR RAM

HDD : 250 GB

Video : ATI Radeon 7000 64 MB

CASE : Industrial Rack Mount Case

O/S : Microsoft Windows XP

Video Output

VGA 1024x768 (Main GUI)

Composite (1 Channel, or Switching)

Compression

MJPEG, Enhanced MJPEG

Resolution

Display : 352x240 (Default), 704x240, 704x480

Record : 352x240 (Default), 704x240, 704x480

Audio Recording

1 CH Audio Recording (4 CH, 8 CH, 16 CH Optional)

Search/Playback

By Time & Date. 6X Digital Zoom while Playing or Paused

Motion Detection

Up to 10 Rectangular Zones / Channel

NetProMaxDigital Video Recorders - 4-Channel Digital Video

High Resolution Display & Recording (Default : 352x240, 704x240, 704x480)

Advanced Codec Technology ( Average 2 to 10 Kbytes per a frame )

Enhanced Display & Recording Speed

Faster Remote Viewing Thanks to New Compression Technology

Easy Dynamic IP Connectivity. Free Netpromax Secure DDNS.

System

CPU : Intel Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz Over

RAM : 256MB DDR RAM

HDD : 120 GB (larger optional)

Video : ATI Radeon 7000 64 MB

CASE : Stylish Slim Tower Case

O/S : Microsoft Windows XP

Frame Speed

Display : Total 120 fps

Recording : Total 120 fps

Video Output

VGA (Main GUI), Composite (1 Channel, or Switching)

Compression MJPEG, Enhanced MJPEG

Resolution

Display : 352x240 (Default), 704x240, 704x480

Record : 352x240 (Default), 704x240, 704x480

Security Monitors - 14" 'SECURITY' Monitor

Provides 700 lines of resolution! Located on the back of the Monitor is a Video In and Out, 1 Audio In and Out, with an Impedance selection switch, 1 12V 300ma output for a camera or other compatible device. On the front is located a Contrast, Volume and Brightness control switch.

CCTV - Video Surveillance - Security Monitors - B&W 12" TVS Monitor

Provides 800 lines of resolution! Has an Audio In and Out, one Video-In and Out, with a HI / 75 impedance switch. Controls located on the front of the monitor are a Green power LED indication light, as well as Vertical, Volume and Brightness controls.

Complete Security System Packages - Complete 4 Camera - Digital 'Day & Night' System

nterior or Exterior 4 Camera System- This package comes with everything the above Bullet camera kit has while the camera is the same as the above ULTRA Pro. It provides all of the same high quality features as the above ULTRA, however it has a few extra ones that make this a truly awesome camera. Delivering 420 lines of Resolution in light levels as low as 0.1 Lux, our Color Day & Night camera's best feature is that it can provide an incredibly crisp picture in very low light environments. It manages this by switching over from Color to Black & White imaging when the light level drops lower than 1 lux.




Complete system includes: 14" High Resolution Color Monitor, Color Quad processor/Switcher, 4 Digital DSP Color ULTRA Pro Series Day & Night cameras with a 1/3" Sony CCD, 4 Lenses - 6.0mm Auto-Iris, camera mounts, power supplies, BNC connectors, 1000 ft. of cable, as well as all other necessary installation hardware included!

CCTV - Video Surveillance - Security Cameras - Exterior Cameras - Hi-Res B&W Bullet Security Camera

The The Hi-res Black and White Bullet Security Camera features a Sony 1/3" CCD image detector. This rugged weatherproof camera is rated at 0.01 lux with 480 lines resolution.



The Black and White Camera comes with a 3.6mm wide-angle lens, providing you with an enlarged range of view. Because each unit includes an internal Auto-Iris, they all will automatically adjust to any light changes occurring. They're very small, measuring in at 2", and can be used in almost any location you like. Includes a 2 Year Warranty.

Includes: Hi-Res Bullet Security Camera, power supply, coax cable (25 ft), RCA and BNC connectors

CCTV - Video Surveillance - Security Cameras - Interior Cameras - 'Ultra-Mini' w/Audio & Sony CCD Security Camera

The Ultra-Mini is a tiny camera that will provide on high-quality needs. It's on the market in black and white, giving you 420 resolution with a 0.1 lux level, and also in color, which delivers 380 lines of resolution with a 0.5 lux level ability. Therefore, either camera is able to function in extremely low light conditions. This 1 1/3" square camera can be located in a wide variety of locations, and the Sony CCD image sensors have the best quality in the market. Easily combines with VCR, TV, or monitor system. Comes with a 1 year warranty

Includes: RCA/BNC connectors, 25' of coax cable, finished leads, power supply, casing, and stand