The JCT-820SDG1 is a All In One Camera, Nanny Camera Clock Radio

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Sound option for all-in-one clock camera is optional for extra $50. You will need to fax us a disclosure for purchasing a covert listening device. http://www.spycameras.com/audio law.htm

You'll need a SD card reader: http://www.spycameras.com/item,sdcardr1,high-capacity-sd-card-reader.html or use one built-in to your PC if there is one. (any card cards over 4GB are high capacity and you must used a high capacity reader) Simply take out the SD card from the camera, insert the SD card into this card reader, and plug it into a USB slot on your computer. Wait until the window opens for this card or locate the card using Windows Explorer (Windows key + E). The computer will recognize the SD card as a removable storage device. All you have to do is right click on the video folder and open it with a media player (we recommend GOM player)

All in one camera has a camera and a recorder built-in. It records onto itself so you can retrieve the recording later. Wireless camera refers to a camera that can transmit a video signal to a separate recorder. You can battery power the all in one camera but it's not wireless.

Yes, and since we had to convert the original video to a format viewable for everyone (flash), the video quality of the actual camera would be about 10% better.

Yes, but IR LED Lamps are only compatible with B/W cameras or Day & Night cameras.

No, all-in-one cameras have a recorder built-in but there is no server built-in for internet connection.

Many times, Windows Media Player will not play the video because it might not have a proper codec installed. We recommend the following players.

Please download GOM Player at: http://www.gomlab.com/eng/GMP_download.html
Or VLC Player at:
http://download.cnet.com/VLC-Media-Player

The camera is fully programmable. If you need to change any settings, locate the RCA jack (refer to your manual) on the camera and connect to a TV. Access the menu for the DVR by pressing the buttons on the DVR inside. Please refer to the DVR manual

Our all-in-one cameras can record upon motion, scheduled and continuously. (it's programmable)

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.

Depending on the quality setting you select low, med or high.
With 1GB this device can record motion @


LOW
6hrs (low: 30FPS @ 352x240)
4hrs (low: 24FPS @ 704x240)
4hrs (low: 12FPS @ 704x480)

MED
5hrs (med: 30FPS @ 352x240)
2.5hrs (med: 24FPS @ 704x240)
2.5hrs (med: 24FPS @ 704x480)


HIGH
2.5hrs (high: 30FPS @ 352x240)
1.25hrs (high: 24FPS @ 704x240)
1.25hrs (high: 12FPS @ 704x480)

Note: This device only records when motion is detected.

We set it up the camera so that the recording continues on for 20 more seconds. If the motion is triggered again within that 20 seconds, it will continue on recording for another 20 more seconds and so on. The buffer recording time is programmable from 0 to 30 seconds.

We set it up the camera at very sensitive motion detection. The sensitivity is programmable.

The standard default camera is 420 TV line compared to the upgraded camera at 550 TV line. However due to the limitation of the built-in recorder, you will not notice full 130 TV lines difference; the resolution will be improved about 20%. Since the sensor for the camera upgrade is higher quality, you can expect more natural color for the upgraded camera.

The standard camera that comes with the system as a default, switches to B/W mode and work better under low light then other cameras upgrades except for the full B/W camera upgrade.

Low light capability:
Default Camera: Better
B/W CCD, 600 TV line, 0.003 lux. camera used: VC-600S: Best
Full color CCD, 480 TV line high res. cam used: VC-400P: Good
Full color CCD, 540 TV line high res. cam used: Good

Exception: Black Box 2 & 4
Low light capability:
Default Camera: Satisfactory (since the default camera is not a CCD)
B/W CCD, 600 TV line, 0.003 lux. camera used: VC-600S: Best
Full color CCD, 480 TV line high res. cam used: VC-400P: Good
Full color CCD, 540 TV line high res. cam used: Good

note: all cameras works good under bright light.

Can a camera see in the dark?

No, not in total dark. You will need IR illuminators either built around the camera lens or as a separate lighting source (only for a B/W camera or a D/N camera). We do carry cameras that works in very low light conditions. Lower the lux rating, better it is under low light.

How does a camera adjust to different lighting level?

Every camera has auto electronic iris built-in. Unlike a human iris or a standard camera, there is no mechanical light intake adjustment, rather shutter peed changes automatically. Level of adjustment is very wide from almost no light to very bright light. You can actually place the camera an inch away from a lit 100W light bulb and still be able to read clearly the label on the bulb.

How far or how much can you see with a camera?

Cameras can see Infinite, therefore It all depends on the size of the object. Wider the angle of the lens, smaller it will appear but area coverage will be greater. You can not have both zoomed in view and cover wide area. Most of our cameras come standard with wide angle lens (75 deg horiz) that will cover the whole room if placed at the corner looking towards the center of the room.

Try our CCD Lens Calculator for more information.

How much of a room can a camera can view?

Most of our cameras come with around 4mm lens providing 75 deg in horizontal angle. That means if the camera is placed at the corner looking towards the center of the room, it'll cover most of the room regardless of its size.
Also all camera lenses are fixed focus and will focus to an object from about 2 ft away to infinity.

Why don't you post samples videos for all other cameras?

Video quality of a camera really depends on the recorder that is connected to. Also, since cameras are analog, it need to be converted to digital format to post on the web, loosing resolution in the process. That is why we only have sample videos for "all in one system" that has a built-in digital recorder.