Why use a Digital Video Recorder vs. a VCR.

Why Use a DVR? The DVR System is user friendly, less maintenance than VCR's and is meeting today's high expectations of client's security requirements. Digital recording performance, picture quality, image resolution and play back search engine software are only some of the features the DVR system provides - making this an exciting new product. DVR's are the natural evolution for users who have existing VCR based systems and are looking for more functionality than they are receiving with the VCR system.


     DVR vs VCR

• Much lower maintenance costs - no cleaning or changing of video heads.
• No Tape Management problems - You never have to worry that someone may forget to change or rotate tapes. Errors such as tapes being over written or "record button" not being turned on are greatly reduced.
• The DVR's superior resolution offers over 500 lines of resolution.
• Faster review of recorded activities - using the intelligent search features scene retrieval is faster, more time efficient reducing hours to minutes for video review.
• Use as a communication tool - send JPEG files via email or diskette to people who need to review current activities off site.
• LAN Capability - People with existing networks can benefit from a DVR unit 7. Remote Access - Images can be reviewed remotely via the telephone system

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