DVR Security System Review

The SVAT CV0104 can accommodate four surveillance cameras, these are connected to the security recorder through its 4 BNC ports.  Video is stored on the recorders 160 internal hard drive, this can record a significant amount of video but can be removed and replaced with a hard drive with a larger storage capacity.  The DVR uses MJPEG compression and is capable of recording video at a maximum speed of 30 frames per second.

At maximum the DVR is capable of recording video at a resolution of 640*244 megapixels, the system has three preset levels of video quality you can select that include low, medium and high.  The DVR lacks alarm inputs to accommodate external alarms but it does have an alarm output so it can activate an alarm if motion is detected or if it detects a camera outage.

The systems motion detection capabilities can also be used to activate recording or you can set a schedule that determines when the device starts and stops recording.  You can search for specific recorded footage by entering the date and time of an occurrence or you can select one of the systems events.  A password protection system is built in to the DVR so you can ensure only specific personnel can operate its functions.

The SVAT DVR supports NTSC video signals and you can view cameras attached to the system simultaneously on one monitor.  The DVR is compatible with a variety of network protocols and has a built in RJ-45 Ethernet port so you can connect it to the Internet or a local area network.  Networking the DVR gives you the ability to operate its functions and monitor its cameras while you are away from your home or business, once the DVR is networked you can also set up computers on your premises to operate as monitoring stations.

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