Price : $559.99
Product Description
Style: 8 CCD Cameras
From the Manufacturer
Security Surveillance System
Model QS408-803-5
Deter theft, know your family is secure, or even monitor your office staff more effectively, with the QS408-803-5 surveillance system, which makes home and business security simple. The system features both CIF and D1 recording options: choose smooth continuous video with a smaller image size or a slower frame rate with a larger image.This system includes 8, easy-to-install, weatherproof cameras, each capable of up to 40 feet of night vision and 420 lines of CCD video. Each camera also comes with a 60 foot cable that delivers power to the camera and the video signal to the DVR. The system can also be expanded to allow viewing of up to 8 cameras simultaneously.Gain peace of mind while you are away by remotely monitoring and managing this surveillance system 24/7 via the internet using a PC or a supported 3G smart phone. Plus you can receive instant email notifications when unusual activity is detected.
420 TV Line Resolution40 FT Night Vision500 GB SATA Hard DriveCIF / D1 Recording OptionsIndoor/Outdoor Camera UseRemote MonitoringEmail Motion AlertsConnect up to 8 Cameras
500 GB Hard Drive SizeRecord and store video footage on the pre-installed 500GB SATA A/V hard drive. The amount of footage that you can save on the hard drive before needing to over-write footage will depend on the recording and resolution settings you select during setup. This system can support a hard drive upgrade of up to 1TB SATA hard drive.
Indoor/Outdoor CamerasEight quality, 420 TV line CCD, weatherproof cameras provide up to 40 feet of night vision. Each camera also comes with a 60 foot video and power cable.
Remote MonitoringRemotely monitor and manage your home or office 24/7 from anywhere around the world via the internet using a Windows PC or a supported 3G Smartphone, including iPhone/iPad, Android, Blackberry OS 5, and Windows Mobile Pro. Enjoy additional peace of mind by receiving instant email alerts with snapshot images when motion is detected, when the hard drive is full, or when and if video loss has occurred.
Recording ResolutionSelect CIF or D1 recoding depending on your preference. CIF provides real-time recording and smooth video playback [30 frames per second per channel at a playback resolution of 352x240]. While D1 records at a slower frame per second, but allows a larger video image size, which can be useful for the recognition and identification of people and objects [7.5 frames per second per channel at a playback resolution of 704x480].
Four Recording ModesSelect from 4 different recording modes:
- Advanced Motion Detection: Advanced motion detection settings help to minimize false alarms. The easy-to-use motion detection set-up screen allows you to mask out certain areas which frequently experience heavy movement in order to avoid false alarms and unnecessary triggers.
- Time-Schedule: Record based on a pre-set schedule that you choose depending on your needs. For example, only at night, only during office hours or only during non-business hours.
- Alarm Sensor Trigger: Only records when the alarm sensor has been triggered. The sensor can be configured to various sensitivities to eliminate non-critical motion triggers. (Alarm sensor not included.)
- Manual: When set to manual, the system can be turned on to record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or until you manually turn it off.
H.264 Compression H.264 Compression minimizes file size in order to maximize the hard drive's recording time, as well as transfer video for viewing over the internet.
Three Viewing ModesSelect from 3 different viewing modes:
- Single Cam: Display 1 camera at a time
- Multi-Cam: Display 2, 4 or 8 cameras at once on a split screen .
- Timed Auto-Sequence: Display a timed-auto sequence, which shows each camera for a few seconds and rotates the view through all cameras one at a time.
Three Search OptionsQuickly find previously recorded video by searching in one of three ways:
- Time: search video within a specific time frame
- Motion Detection Event: search video by occurrences of motion
- Alarm Triggered Event: search video by items that triggered an alert.
Convenient BackupBackup video files from the surveillance system to a PC, Flash Drive or USB Hard Drive in order to free-up space for new video while retaining important footage.
Display Resolution
When watching video live, the display resolution is 704x480. When playing back previously recorded video, the resolution will depend on the recording settings selected during setup.
Connects to a MonitorDisplay on any TV or 19" or larger PC Monitor (8 BNC output, 1 BNC, 1 VGA output). The system supports multiple VGA resolution settings: 800x600 and 1024x768.
Navigation MenusThe user-friendly interface, along with the accompanying mouse and remote control, make moving through the program menus a breeze.
Multi-Tasking FunctionalityThe multi-tasking feature allows up to five functions to occur on the system at one time: record video, watch live video or playback video, while also monitoring and managing the system remotely, and also backing up files.
Additional Specifications
- DVR supports RS-485 compliant
- Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras (not included)
- DVR supports eight channels of audio
- (audio cameras or mics not included)
- DVR Inputs/Outputs:
- Video: 8 BNC inputs /1 BNC, 1 VGA output
- Audio: 8/1 (Mic/cams not included)
- Two USB 2.0 ports for USB mouse and
- USB back-up drive connectivity
- DVR Power Supply: 12V
- DVR Operating Temperature:
- 50°-122°F
FEATURESCAMERAS 8 Weatherproof, 420 TV Line, 40 Ft Night Vision, Color CCD Camera Kits
420 TV Line CCD ResolutionThese CCD cameras capture 420 TV lines of resolution and boast true 1/3" CCD color image sensors. CCD cameras use a higher-density sensor that captures more light, resulting in a sharper image with less noise and better image quality in low-light conditions.
Feild of Vision
The cameras are equipped with a 3.6mm lens, which provides a 55°-60ยบ radius of vision.
40 Ft. Night VisionThe eight cameras are each equipped with 27 infrared LED lights that can record at a distance of up to 40 feet in the dark.
Weatherproof CamerasWeatherproof cameras are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Additional Specifications
- Camera Power Supply: 12V
- Camera Operating Temperatures:
- 14°-122°F at 95% humidity
60 Ft. CablesEach camera includes a 60 foot cable so that you will have everything you need for installation.
Mounting BracketsFlexible 3-Axis brackets allow for more precise positioning of the cameras, while guiding the cables directly through the camera brackets to reduce the threat of vandalism to the cameras.
SPECIFICATIONSCOMPATIBILITY Works with Windows and Most 3G Smart Phones
Operating SystemsCompatible Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (Mac OS not supported)
Internet BrowsersCompatible Internet Browsers: Internet Explorer (IE), Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (with IE Plug-In)
Mobile PhonesRemote Monitoring on a Supported 3G Smart Phone - stay in touch on the go! Instantly view live video, one camera at a time on 3G networks. Supported Smart Phones: iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry OS 5, Running Windows Mobile Pro 6.0, 6.1, 6.5 Operating System, Running Symbian Operating System.
SPECIFICATIONSWHAT'S INCLUDED
System
- 8-Channel H.264 DVR with 500
- Gigabyte Hard Drive (QS408-5)
- (8) Indoor/Outdoor Cameras with
- 3-Axis Brackets (QSDS14273W)
Accessories
- (8) 60ft BNC Video/Power Cables for flexible installation
- (1) Power Supply and 8-Way Power Splitter for Cameras
- USB Mouse and Remote Control
- Power Cord for DVR
- RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
- BNC to RCA adapter
Manuals ; Software
- Quick Start Guide
- CD-Rom with Remote Viewing Software and Manuals
- 1-year Q-See Warranty ; Lifetime Technical Support
ADDITIONAL INFOSUPPORT Free Lifetime Tech Support from Q-See's Newly Renovated Support System
- Live Chat and Technical resources available at www.Q-See.com
- Toll Free 877-998-3440
- Email: supportdpsi-usa.com
- Business hours: 9am – 5pm PST, Monday through Frida
Q-SEE 8CH H.264 DVR W/500GB HD CIF real-time rec 8 CCD color cam
Consumer Evaluations
I purchased my initial q-see DVR (digital video recorder) about 3 years ago right here on amazon.com. It was known as a "PENTAPLEX" which meant you could do 5 things at the similar time - record reside video from many channels, backup the challenging disk, view video remotely more than the online, view video locally on a Television set, and search by way of recordings to obtain out who took your recycle bin complete of cans. Pentaplex and Triplex are names offered as to how a lot of activities the unit can do simultaneously.
That unit is still operating just after driving the neighborhood drug dealers out of their rent zero cost abandoned dwelling (and having them arrested many instances - it povided crucial evidence of license plate numbers, video of drug offers going down, spousal abuse -- you name it the police department got it. For that matter the PD could log in more than the web to check up on who was there if they wanted to)
I reside on a two block extended road complete of modern day quiet 4500 sq ft properties, and across from me was a 60 year old 931 sq ft original home that had turn out to be the neighborhood drug hangout - a place to go smoke a bowl, ride your motorcycle by way of the front door of the home and out the back, to hook up with the homies, and so on. It undoubtedly did not fit in - the crime rate rose - the house adjacent to the drug home was robbed 5 times in three months. Each me and my subsequent door neighbor installed MONITORED alarms and we formed our own neighborhood watch. His was a .357 and mine was a 9mm.
The Q-see was instrumental in getting rid of the trash. It provided various photographic enlargements of license plates, video evidence utilised in court to convict the individual squatting there, and additional 30 second drive by drug deals than I could count, happening just about every 3-five minutes perfect in front of my home.
I installed 8 cameras covering every single angle conceivable, two PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom - like the casino's use) domes that I could controll remotely more than the internet to see what is going on if I was not household, and motion detectors, microphones - all of this was OVERT which means it was blatant that you were on camera if you came nearby - I had to put up a sign simply because legally I could not record voice with out notifying the persons (video is OK) due to wiretapping laws that are outdated, so I put my sign on the 60 year old tree in front of my house warning folks they had been below video and audio surveilance. In three months we had the dealers out, the rightful owners back, they had to demolish the residence mainly because it was so badly damaged, and then they built a brand new 4500 sq ft residence in keeping with the neighborhood.
About Q-see
Q-see brings the $12,000 DVR that the casinos use to catch card cheats down to the value a homeowner can afford. I recommend any house very first install a MONITORED alarm program and make it BLATANT that one is in place (major bell box outside in a conspicuous location) - this will rid your self of 90% of the crime since criminals know exactly where to appear for these and when they uncover them, they walk on to your neighbor's house to rob rather. Following an alarm comes video evidence of WHO did WHAT and WHEN with PROOF. Q-see offers you this.
What do all the numbers mean? What is H.264?
When dealing with video (which is inherently analog) and you go to digitize it, you would generally find oneself swamped in data, for the reason that video is 30 photographs per second, every single 740x480, complete color (or bW at night with IR vision cameras). Envision a 1.3 megapixel camera taking 30 photos per second - your memory card would be complete in a couple minutes at the most.
The broadcast market faced the same situation when the FCC mandated that they "go digital" lately - there was not enough space on a channel to put raw high definition television. So they did what we do on our PCs when we have a bunch of files - they compressed them. This procedure is known as coding and decoding and is abbreviated CODEC for those of us who dont like to kind alot. Many codecs exist - divx, h.264, h.263, mjpeg, and so on. H.264 even so crams the preferred excellent picture into the smallest quantity of disk space. It's applied by the satellite providers to give you a lot more channels than they could without it. Finest of all, it really is free. No royalties to pay.
You are going to hear alot about frames per second. 1 video channel is 30 frames per second. That is for 1 camera. If you have 8 cameras, then it 8 occasions 30 or 240 frames per second that your 8 camera DVR ought to record (if you want smooth zero cost flowing video like you are accustomed to on Television) - now you do not want absolutely free flowing video - you can cut from 30 to 15 frames per second and nevertheless get reasonably smooth video. The point is that any DVR has a limit as to how many FPS (Frames per Second) it can record. You get to make a decision which cameras get the preferred picture, and which ones only take 2 photos per second (as an example) if you do not have 240 frames per second.
The second number to throw at you is resolution. VGA is 640x480 and is about VHS high quality. HD is 1920x1080 and will blow your mind after getting accustomed to VGA good quality video (blu ray is accomplished in HD as an instance) In the globe of surveilance video - the additional pixels you pick out to record, the much less time you can record on a disk. So they invented QVGA - which stands for quarter vga - they divide a VGA screen into 1/4ths and you are left with 320x240. That's cell phone size video - and when you see it blown up onto a massive screen tv set it looks fairly negative. A further regular is CIF which is 352x288 pixels - better than qvga, but not as superior as VGA (about VHS or the old video regular).
What I like about this item is you can configure how much top quality you assign from the product's capacity to record to each camera. That way the cameras for regions exactly where individuals are standing (front door for example) take three frames per second of CIF or VGA excellent video. The cameras that cover high speeed motion - the street with cars zooming by or the sidewalk with bicycles, they can record at 30 frames per second for smooth video. Once more - for 8 channels you have to have 240 frames per second to record all 8 channels at full framerate (30 FPS).
The really good news!
The 408 from q-see supports 240 frames per second, so every single camera can have complete motion video. Cameras 1 and 2 are special although, as they are sampled at a greater resolution called D1 or 702x408 pixels (sure beats CIF) whilst cameras 3-8 are recorded at CIF resolution. I've been receiving by on JUST CIF for 3 years, so this is a step up!
Can I Install it? Is it legal?
I am not an attorney, so this is not legal suggestions, but from what I found on the net, you can record video of your property without having giving notice. However, this product can also record audio. To do that you must put up a sign in a conspicuous place that tells passers by that video and audio surveilance is in use - then you are compliant with all the laws.
Can you install it - probably if you can wire an 8 track player into your 1977 buick. Here's what you want to know.
1 - anything you will will need is on amazon.
2 - I've reviewed most of it so read my critiques
three - my e-mail is in my profile so if you get stuck email me
4 - each camera requirements 2 points - a video connection and 12 volts to run the camera. x 8 cameras and you will want a 12 volt power panel like the one particular I reveiwed right here: Q-See QS1018 12 Volt 12 AMP Power Distribution Panel Connects 18 Cameras
5 - will need to you decide to record audio, you will have to have 1 - a microphone for each and every channel (8 of them) 2 - a mic to line level amplifier (about $20) 3 - some microphone cable. This gets into recording gear - the sennheiser C2 is a good deal given that you get 2 mics in a set, four sets would get you 8 mics, and they are especially sensitive - in a position to hear a whisper at 100 feet. But they will need preamps. ART Tube MP Microphone Preamp Here's just 1 instance - it will only handle one particular microphone, and expenses far more than the mic, so you could look around for 8 channel preamps beause the microphone needs 48V to run itself, and it gives you a pretty low level output on a XLR connector (3pin pro stuff) - and you need to amplify that .007 volt signal to about .700 volts (100x or 20dB for those who speak dB) to run the line level inputs of the 408. Of course you could opt to just have two microphones.
6 - what is this I hear about night vision - it it that expensive military stuff? No. How night vision operates is when the sun goes down a sensor tells the camera to turn on a entire bunch of IR LEDs (infrared light emitting diodes) - these appear to have a dull red glow to you, but 36 of them shining into your front yard is like a 1000W light turned on. Perfect component is the subject walking through can't tell - the infrared spectrum is beyond what us humans can see - so it nevertheless looks dark, except on your camera, exactly where even though its black and white, it is completely detailed with facial recognition achievable.
7 - How about motion detection - can these replace those alarm motion sensors. The answer is: it depends. Inside, I'd say yes, but outside, I'd say no. The reason is that IR is not visable to HUMANS, but BUGS like the stuff, especially spiders who spin webs more than your camera lenses where it really is good and vivid at night. And that spider will trigger any motion detector - even if you kill off all the spiders, the quantity of flying insects that enjoy IR light is incredible. Just about every night I capture about 50-80 bugs flying by means of a motion capture zone.
8 - what is a motion capture zone? Your camera brings back a massive area - as substantially as the lens lets it see - but you may very well not want to capture the entire area, just a sub component of... Read more›
The Q-See QS408-5 8 Channel H.264 Smart Recording DVR with Pre-Installed 500GB is a great acquire. The only disappointment so far is that when the display is in the 8 panel mode (showing all 8 camera views), it does not go to full screen when a camera detects motion. I haven't set up the Online access yet, but it looks like a equivalent setup for the SVAT dvr that i just sent back for repairs.
I've submitted an inquiry to Q-See about the complete screen mode and I'm hoping I will be in a position to come back here and correct my criticism.
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