16 Channel DVR Wireless System

Today we'll look at a complete video surveillance system with DVR, 12 wired, and 4 wireless color day/night bullet cameras. This is a turnkey system, with everything needed to install a complete video surveillance system at your home or business. The system includes a PC-based DVR and 17 inch color LCD CCTV monitor. Let's take a little closer look at the individual components in this system:

The DVR is based on a PC running Windows XP, and uses a 16 channel IntelliSpy DVR card, which allows for 12 wired inputs and 4 wireless. Since the PC is running Windows XP, it can be used for other tasks while still functioning as a DVR. The IntelliSpy DVR card features network connectivity, which allows you to view your video images from anywhere in the world via the Internet. Other features of this pro-quality DVR include motion activation recording, scheduled recording, remote playback and recording, customized detection zones, alarm detection with snapshot and or video email alerts, point of sale control and alerts, password protected, multiple user accounts, stealth mode operation, MPEG 4 video compression for high resolution video, high speed CD burner and PDA remote access and monitoring. Here's the complete specs on the 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

The cameras included with this system are color day/night bullet cameras that feature a 1/4" color CCD chip. This chip provides a resolution of 420 horizontal lines in color mode and 470 horizontal lines in black and white mode. These CCTV cameras feature low-light down to 1 LUX in color mode and 0 LUX in black and white IR mode. The black and white IR mode utilizes 12 high output IR LEDs surrounding the lens to allow images to be recorded in total darkness for a distance of up to 20 feet. The CCTV cameras are fully weatherproof. The system includes 12 wired and 4 wireless cameras. The wireless cameras operate on the 2.4GHz frequency band for maximum distance and a minimum of interference with other devices. 4 compact, easy to locate 2.4GHz receivers are included with the system. Here's the complete specs on the 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

The system also includes a 17 inch color LCD CCTV monitor. This monitor is capable of displaying images from CCTV cameras with a wide viewing angle. It also provides enough resolution so that high-quality images are available from each camera when using the built-in quad mode of the DVR. Here are the specs on the monitor:

Brightness (cd/m2): 300
Resolution (H x V): 1,280 x 1,024 SXGA
Resolution compatibility: VGA, SVGA, XGA
Contrast ratio: 450:1
Pixel pitch (H x V): 0.088 x 0.264mm
Response time: 12ms
Stereo mini jack x 1 (PC)
Speaker (built-in, stereo): 10W x 2

As you can see, this is truly a professional video surveillance system. It uses pro-quality components and the Windows XP based DVR can be put to other uses to maximize your expenditure. And it has been assembled at a price that's hard to beat. For more information on this complete video surveillance system, and for details on pricing and where to purchase, see the following link: 16 Channel DVR Wireless System