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Date 2007-10-11
Provider: Geeks
Author: Michael Chiu
Editor: Amber Lupala
Geeks 4-Channel Standalone DVR Review
Digital video recorders (DVRs) have revolutionized the way many people watch TV and record video. Their simple interface and small footprint make them a popular choice for your video recording needs. But how about using them for other applications, such as for video surveillance? Geeks.com, popular online computer hardware retailer, offers a standalone 4-channel DVR that might do the trick. Will this DVR make DIY home security easy to achieve? Read on to find out.
About Geeks:
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General Features:
Link to product page
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Geeks website
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Features/Specifications:
Digital Video Recorder
Add your own 3.5-inch IDE hard drive, camera(s) and monitor
High quality real time monitoring in D1 resolution
Quad or Mux mode recording with frame rate up to 30 fps
Auto detecting video signal loss and HDD failure
Built-in 4 ch motion detection with adjustable sensitivity
4 channel sensors input and 1 channel alarm output
Simple backup on USB pen drive
Additional S-video output
15 front panel buttons
Video Features:
Input format: NTSC/PAL
Input Channel: 4 BNC
Output Channel: 2 BNC, 1 S-Video
Display Mode: Quad, Full screen, Sequence
Frame Rate Features:
Display: NTSC: 120 fps, PAL: 100fps
Quad Mode: NTSC: 30 fps max, PAL 25 fps max
Each (MUX) mode: NTSC: 7.5 fps max, PAL: 6.25 fps
Resolution Features:
Display: NTSC: 720 x 480, PAL: 720 x 576
Recording: NTSC: 640 x 224, PAL: 640 x 272
Recording Features:
Mode: Continuous, Scheduled, Sensor/Motion trigger
Compression: Modified MJPEG
Frame Rate: NTSC: 1 - 30 fps, PAL: 1 - 24 fps
Quality Level: High, Normal, Low
Storage Features:
One (1) 3.5-inch hard drive
Playback Features:
Search Mode: Time/Event
Display Mode: Quad, Full screen
Alarm Features:
Input: 4
Output: 1
Power Specifications:
12V
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Unit Dimensions:
2.25 x 11.5 x 8.75-inches (H x W x D, approximate)
Package Includes:
4 Channel Standalone DVR
User's Guide
DVR Software CD
AC adapter (100-240V, 50/60Hz)
Power cord
Screw pack
The product:
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As with most products from Geeks.com, the 4-channel standalone DVR came securely packaged and arrived without damage. The package itself has a simple design, without pictures or a list of specifications.
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Opening the package, we find the DVR securely packaged inside some custom foam inserts. Along with the DVR itself, the package comes with some software, screws, and a power adapter. Thus, there are a few things you need to provide in order to make the DVR functional, such as a hard drive, input/output cables, etc. The unit also does not have a remote control, which nowadays is fairly rare.
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