A Complete Video Surveillance System in a Backpack

We'll look at another concealed system today, the backpack video surveillance system. This system includes a camara, DVR, and all necessary cables and power supplies concealed in an ordinary backpack. And there's still plenty of room for storage of other items in the backpack. The system is completely self-contained is ready for immediate covert surveillance work.

Let's take a little closer look at the individual components in this system. There are three different options when choosing the security cameras used in this system. The first option is a black and white wired camera that uses a Sony 1/3" Digital CCD chip, with a resolution of 400 lines and low-light operation down to .05 LUX. The second camera option uses the same camera with the addition of X-Vision technology to the camera, allowing it to see down to an incredible .003 LUX - that's near total darkness! The third security camera option is a color wired camera that uses a 1/4" Sony digital CCD chip, has a resolution of 380 lines and features low-light operation down to 1 LUX.

If you've ever wondered what those LUX values actually mean, here's a quick comparison - 1 LUX is about the amount of light available late in the evening around dusk. .5 LUX is about the amount of light available in a well-lit parking lot at night. And a camera that can see down to .05 LUX can actually record images in less light than unaided human eye. So the optional camera with X-Vision technology would actually allow this camera to see in near total darkness (.003 LUX).

The DVR that comes with the backpack video surveillance system is a completely self-contained portable unit with a rechargeable battery pack. It has enough storage space for up to 40 hours of video. The stored video can be viewed with the built-in 3.5" LCD screen. Or you can connect the unit to the video in connection of a TV or video display monitor. Video can also be transferred to a personal computer using the built-in high speed USB 2.0 interface. The DVR has a built-in voice recorder as well, with enough storage space for 910 hours of audio.

Let's review the specs for this complete video surveillance system:

Cameras:

- Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony CCD (B/W) 1/4" CCD (Color)
- Resolution: 400 Lines(B/W) 380 Lines(Color)
- Min. Illumination: .05 Lux (B/W) 1 Lux (Color)
- Lens: 3.7mm Wide Angle
- Power Required: 12 Volt DC

Optional X-Vision (.003 Lux) is a feature only available on black and white cameras. Allows best possible images in almost complete darkness.

DVR:

- Video Recording: MPEG-4 Video Recorder/Player
- Resolution: 320X240 Pixels
- Power: DC12V /100~240 AC Adaptor
- Size: 5"(W) x 3 3/8"(H) x 1 3/8"(D)
- Weight: 12 ounces
- Storage Capacity: 20GB Hard Drive
Display: 3.5" LCD with LED Backlight
- Interface: High Speed USB 2.0
- Battery: 7.4 V 1800mAh rechargeable LI-Ion

As you can tell, this is a truly professional video surveillance system ideal for a variety of applications. And it has been assembled at a price that is hard to beat. You can use the pro-quality DVR separately, for example in body-worn applications, so this is truly a multi-purpose system. For more details about the Backpack Video Surveillance System, and information on pricing and where to purchase, see the following link: Backpack Video Surveillance System.

A Complete Video Surveillance System in a Briefcase

Let's look today at a unique product, a complete, self-contained video surveillance system concealed in a briefcase! This system includes 2 professional security cameras, a self-contained portable DVR (Digital Video Recorder), and all the necessary cables, connections and power supplies to form a complete, portable video surveillance system that is concealed in a briefcase. One of the cameras is concealed in the side of the briefcase, the other concealed in the bottom. A mercury switch automatically chooses which camera is active - when the briefcase is carried it's the one on the side - if the briefcase is laid on its side, it's the one on the bottom. So this complete system can fit into any covert video surveillance situation.

Let's take a little closer look at the individual components that make up this system. There are three options available when choosing the security cameras in this system. The first is a black and white wired camera that uses a 1/3" Sony digital CCD chip, with a resolution of 400 lines and low-light operation down to .05 LUX. The second camera option is the same camera with X-Vision technology added, which allows the camera to see down to .003 LUX. The third camera option is a color camera that uses a 1/4" Sony digital CCD chip with a resolution of 380 lines and low-light operation down to 1 LUX.

If you've ever wondered what those LUX values actually mean, here's a quick comparison - 1 LUX is about the amount of light available late in the evening around dusk. .5 LUX is about the amount of light available in a well-lit parking lot at night. And a security camera that can see down to .05 LUX can actually record images in less light than unaided human eye. So the optional camera with X-Vision technology would actually allow this camera to see in near total darkness (.003 LUX).

The DVR that comes with this video surveillance system is a complete, self-contained unit with a rechargeable battery pack. It can record up to 40 hours of video. Video can be viewed with the built-in 3.5" LCD screen or you can connect it to the video input of your TV or video monitor. Video can also be transferred to a computer via a high speed USB 2.0 interface. This DVR has a built-in voice recorder as well, and can record up to 910 hours of audio.

Let's review some of the specs for this complete video surveillance system:

Security Cameras:

- Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony CCD (B/W) 1/4" CCD (Color)
- Resolution: 400 Lines(B/W) 380 Lines(Color)
- Min. Illumination: .05 Lux (B/W) 1 Lux (Color)
- Lens: 3.7mm Wide Angle
- Power Required: 12 Volt DC

Optional X-Vision (.003 Lux) is a feature only available on black and white cameras. Allows best possible images in almost complete darkness.

DVR:

- Video Recording: MPEG-4 Video Recorder/Player
- Resolution: 320X240 Pixels
- Power: DC12V /100~240 AC Adaptor
- Size: 5"(W) x 3 3/8"(H) x 1 3/8"(D)
- Weight: 12 ounces
- Storage Capacity: 20GB Hard Drive
Display: 3.5" LCD with LED Backlight
- Interface: High Speed USB 2.0
- Battery: 7.4 V 1800mAh rechargeable LI-Ion

As you can see from the specs, this is truly a professional video surveillance system. And its been assembled at a price that's hard to beat. The pro quality portable DVR can be used separately, such as for body-worn applications, so this is truly a mulit-purpose system. You can find more details about this Briefcase Surveillance System and information on where to purchase at the following link: Briefcase Surveillance System

4 Channel Wireless VISEC Surveillance System

Let's look today at another type of complete video surveillance system, a 4 channel wireless VISEC surveillance system. This system turns your existing home or office computer into a complete video surveillance system in almost no time at all. The key to this system is the powerful VISEC video surveillance software, which gives your existing computer system all the power of a DVR, but at a much lower cost. This system includes the VISEC software, 4 day/night color wireless bullet cameras, 4 2.4 GHz video receivers, a GrabBeeX (converts analog video to digital USB format), and a color quad. Let's take a closer look at the individual components in this system.

The VISEC surveillance software is the most powerful software available for turning an existing PC into a video surveillance system. VISEC can record up to four cameras at once to your computer hard drive. You can view your surveillance system from any location in the world via the Internet. You can record all video activity, or just record when motion is detected. Simply use your computer's IP address to log on securely and view live or past video. In motion detection mode, VISEC can be programmed to send you an alert to your email, cell phone or PDA when motion is detected. VISEC is extremely easy to install and configure, setup of the software takes only 5 minutes.

The security cameras included with this system are the BC-30GC day/night color wireless bullet cameras. This color bullet camera has a high quality digital CCD chip that automatically switches from color to black and white in low light conditions. And to enhance low light visibility it has 12 built-in high output infrared illuminators. It features a hood for outdoor mounting and is fully weatherproof. Here's the specs on this professional security camera:

- Image Sensor 1/4” COLOR CCD
- Resolution 420 TV Lines / 470 TV Lines
- Min. Illumination 1 Lux f2.0, 0 Lux IR ON
- Lens 4.3mm F1.8 Board
- Power Required DC12V ± 10%
- Current Consumption 110mA (IR Off)
- 260mA (IR On)
- 320mA Max

Take note of the fact that this camera can record images down to 0 LUX (that's total darkness) with IR mode on.

The system also includes 4 high-quality 2.4GHz video receivers to receive the signal from the wireless cameras. The 2.4GHz frequency provides for maximum signal distance with minimum interference. Signals can be transmitted through walls and doors because of the high frequency operation.

This video surveillance system also includes a GrabBeex, which converts the analog output of the 4 video receivers into a digital USB 2.0 format for easy connection to your computer. Simply plug the output of the quad into the GrabBeex and plug it into any available USB port. This is all that is required to connect the cameras to your existing computer.

The system also includes a color quad, which allows you to display and record up to four cameras in a single image frame. So you can look at the output from 4 cameras at the same time on one computer monitor, and be recording the images at the same time.

As you can see, this is truly a professional video surveillance system and it comes at an unbeatable price. For more information on the 4 Channel Wireless VISEC Surveillance System, and details about pricing and where to purchase, see the following link: 4 Channel Wireless VISEC Surveillance System

16 Channel Wired Digital Video Recording System

Let's look today at another complete system available from Totalsecuritywarehouse.com, the 16 channel wired digital video recording system. This is a complete, turnkey system for a medium to large size location. It includes a complete DVR system, 16 wired day/night color bullet cameras and 16 video cables for connecting the cameras to the DVR. Let's take a little closer look at the individual components.

The DVR is the model DVR-16CH. This is a PC-based DVR running the Windows XP operating system. The system includes the PC, a 17 inch color LCD monitor, and the 16-channel Intelli-Spy DVR card which allows for live viewing of images from anywhere in the world via the Internet. This DVR also includes a built-in quad and a 500GB hard drive for lots of video storage. It includes a high-speed CD burner for archiving of video footage, an AMD 3000+ Sempron processor and has 4 audio inputs. It can operate at a real-time rate of 480 frames per second with a resolution of 720x480. This DVR also features motion-activated recording and MPEG4 compression for maximum use of video storage.

The wired bullet cameras are the BC-30WC cameras. These are day/night color cameras, meaning that they automatically record in color during the day when there is plenty of light, and switch to black and white at night when there is less available light. In addition these security cameras have 12 high-brightness infrared LEDs mounted around the lens. Minimum illumination is 1 LUX at f2.0, and 0 LUX in IR mode (that means these cameras can record usable images in total darkness). They use a 1/4" color CCD digital image sensor with a resolution of 420 TV lines in color mode and 470 lines in black and white mode. Power requirements are low - 12VDC at only 110mA with IR off and only 260mA with IR on. These security cameras also include a protective hood for mounting outdoors.

Let's sum up some of the features of this complete security camera system:

DVR

- O/S: Windows XP
- CPU: 3000+AMD Sempron Processor
- Memory: 1GB RAM
- Hard Drive: 500GB (can be upgraded)
- Camera Input: 16
- Audio Input: 4
- Frames per second: Real Time at 480fps
- Resolution: 720 x 480

Day/Night Color Bullet Cameras

- Image Sensor 1/4” COLOR CCD
- Resolution 420 TV Lines / 470 TV Lines
- Min. Illumination 1 Lux f2.0, 0 Lux IR ON
- Lens 4.3mm F1.8 Board
- Power Required DC12V ± 10%
- Current Consumption 110mA (IR Off)
- 260mA (IR On)
- 320mA Max

And don't forget that this complete security camera system even includes 16 quality video cables (100 foot length) for connecting the cameras to the DVR. This system is truly professional quality and would make an ideal turnkey system for a wide variety of locations. It would be ideal for warehouses, apartment buildings, strip centers or large retail locations. The professional quality DVR provides the most versatile recording capability available anywhere. And the cameras will provide high-quality images under a variety of lighting conditions. In addition, this security camera system is priced at quite a discount over the price of all the parts if purchased separately.

So if you need a professional, turnkey system and are planning on doing your own installation, this system definitely belongs near the top of your list. For more details about this 16 channel wired digital video recording system, and information on pricing and where to purchase, see the following link : 16 Channel Wired Digital Video Recording System