THE DVR-EL-424-500 IS A DVR STANDALONE → FULL FEATURED H.264 PENTAPLEX DVR (4CH / 120FS), - 1CH AUDIO , - IPHONE SUPPORT , - INCLUDES 500GB HD (UPGRADABLE) , - COMPACT , - MOUSE DRIVEN SUPER FRIENDLY GUI , - PC/MAC COMPATIBLE (SAFARI BROWSER)

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Q&A: NETWORK AND AUDIO, NETWORK

How does digital motion detection recording work?

Digital motion detection is a feature for many self recording all-in-one cameras, DVRs and recording software. It senses video pixel movement to trigger the recording, thus saving memory and time when you review the video. Therefore, you only need opening for the lens of the camera to detect motion. When motion is no longer detected for a certain time (programmable) it will stop to record and wait for the next trigger. However, it will not save the power, if battery powered, since both the camera & DVR has to be 'ON' in order to detect motion.

Q&A: DVR STANDALONE

Can the DVR detect motion when the camera is placed behind a window or glass barrier?

Yes, DVR senses pixel movement of the video signal from the camera. So a DVR (built-in or separate) will detect motion when the camera is placed behind a window or glass barrier

Other info:
Since you can have the DVR record only upon motion, you can extend the recording time period which it is intended to cover. Each 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.. However Since the camera and the DVR has to be on all the time, it will not extend the battery life. Typically, 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video (depending on the model).
Also, you can configure to eliminate certain areas of the picture from motion detection. Example would be deactivating lower 1/5 of the screen that would not capture creatures that enter only that part of the image.
Motion detection sensitivity is adjustable as well.

Does a DVR make any noise?

Full size stand alone DVRs all come with a cooling fan that will make noise as much as a PC. Portable DVRs do not make any noise.

Does your DVR unit automatically record over the old data when the memory becomes full?

Yes, there is a loop mode for recording. When the memory is full, it will start to record from the beginning of the memory. In other words, you will always retain certain amount of most recent data.

How does motion detection recording work?

DVR senses pixel movement of the video signal from the camera. Since you can have the DVR record only upon motion, you can extend the recording time period which it is intended to cover. Each 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.. However Since the camera and the DVR has to be on all the time, it will not extend the battery life. Typically, 1GB of memory will record up to 2.5 total hours of video.
Also, you can configure to eliminate certain areas of the picture from motion detection. Example would be deactivating lower 1/5 of the screen that would not capture creatures that enter only that part of the image.
Motion detection sensitivity is adjustable as well.

How to Access your DVR over the Internet

If you're looking for details on how to configure your DVR for viewing over the internet read this page.

What is a DVR?

DVRs provide video recording on to its hard disk or a removable flash memory. Other features includes: multi video inputs, motion detection recoding, networking etc...

GENERAL QUESTIONS ON RECORDERS

Do your cameras work with different voltage for other countries?

Most of our cameras come with a power adapter that can handle form 110V ~240V AC. In case you get a camera with direct AC plug-in such as clock radio camera we will include the 220V to 110V (60Hz) step-down converter. However, if your country uses 50Hz, the time on the clock, because it is digital, will not be correct (it will be off about 20 min a day)