MODULE 2 SECURITY RECORDING 101 Page 1
BEGINNERS LEVEL MODULE 2. SECURITY RECORDING 101 Page 2
2.0 MODULE OUTLINE 2.1 Top DIY Recording Terms you need to know 2.2 DVR Features 2.3 DVR/NVR Technology Comparison 2.4 What is CIF Technology? 2.5 What is D1 Technology? 2.6 What is 960H Technology? 2.7 What is 720p Technology? 2.8 What is 1080p Technology? 2.9 Smartsearch 2.10 Motion Detection 2.11 Product Range Overview 2.12 Course Exam Page 3
2.1 TOP DIY RECORDING TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW! CCTV: Closed Circuit Television. A television system, synonymous with security, and used for private purposes, not for public or general broadcast DVR: Digital Video Recorder. This is a device that records video signal digitally. Normally this is on a large hard drive in the machine. CIF: Common Intermediate Format, a recording resolution originally designed for video conferencing. It is one quarter (1/4) the size of a standard definition TV picture (352x288 PAL). CIF offers the most recording time but may not provide the level of detail required. D1: D1 is a full size standard definition TV picture (704x576 PAL). It is the highest recording resolution on some DVRs. D1 is 4 CIF frames arranged in a square, and therefore takes approximately 4 times the recording space of a CIF picture but offers better picture quality. High Definition: A term used to classify the image quality of TVs, DVD players, security systems and more, and measured in pixels. Greater picture quality with more pixels giving better detail that can be viewed. Video that is better quality than a standard definition picture ie 720p and above is usually considered high definition. HDMI: A compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. Commonly used in HDTVs & monitors. PAL: PAL is the television standard used primarily in the UK, EU and Australia. PAL defines a standard television picture as 704x576 pixels at approximately 25 frames per second. Resolution: Refers to the sharpness and clarity of an image. NVR: Network Video Recorder. A device that utilizes digital IP video surveillance streams initially processed at the camera then streamed to the NVRs for storage or remote viewing. NVRs can be wired or wireless. Some hybrid NVRs retain some of the features of a DVR with the network IP connection solely from the NVR, not within the camera. SDI: Serial Digital Interface. A type of DVR capable of capturing, recording and transmitting multiple streams of high definition surveillance video. VGA: A video output port on a DVR (usually blue in colour) which connects to a compatible computer monitor or high definition television. It supports significantly higher resolutions than the standard composite video outputs. Next page for more Page 4
960H: A widescreen version of D1, with an image quality equivalent to a DVD player. The actual image size of 960H is 960x576 pixels. 720P: Is a broadcasting standard that displays the signal showing 1280 pixels horizontal and 720 pixels vertically per image on screen. 720 demonstrates the number of horizontal scan lines of the image display resolution. 1080P: Is full High-Definition video that displays 1920 pixels horizontal and 1080 pixels vertically per image on screen. 1080 demonstrates the number of horizontal scan lines of the image display resolution. Page 5
2.2 DVR FEATURES Here are some key DVR features worth getting to know: HDD: Hard Disk Drive. Capacity is usually measured in GigaBytes (GB) or TeraBytes (TB). Channels: Is the amount of cameras you can stream at once through your security system. Normally 4, 8, 9, 12, 16, 24 channels are available with traditional security systems. Real-Time: Means 25 frames per second, meaning you have smooth video playback that is close to watching things live with the naked eye in real-time. It is the same frame rate picture quality as your TV or DVR. Frame Rate: Is the number of images displayed per second: 25 frames per second is considered the optium frame for smooth video playback. HD: High definition refers to video resolution of 720p (1280 x 720 pixels or 1 Megapixel) or above. 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels or 2.1 Megapixels) is known as full HD and 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels or 8.29 Megapixels) is known as ultra HD. Remote Viewing: This feature allows you to remotely review and download the recorded video footage on a Smartphone or Tablet. Video Output: Is a video port that enables video to be transfered through a connector that transfer analog or digital video files to a monitor or TV. Peer to Peer SwannLink: Is a method of transferring data directly between two devices typically over the Internet via a remote server. esata: Short for External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. An extra storage device to easily backup incident video to. Motion Triggered Recording: Motion detection recording is the process of detecting a change in position of an object relative to its surroundings or the change in the surroundings relative to an object. Page 6
2.3 DVR / NVR TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON PRO-SERIES 960H PLATINUM HD 720P PLATINUM HD 1080P Video Type Analog Digital Digital TVL 500-1000TVL 1-2 Megapixels 2 Megapixels & above Recording Resolution 960 x 576 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels Cables Co-ax video & power CAT5E CAT5E Co-ax video & power (for NVR) (for SDI) DVD quality widescreen High definition Full High definition Camera Resolution Page 7
2.4 WHAT IS CIF TECHNOLOGY? CIF stands for Common Intermediate Format. CIF itself is a quarter of full resolution TV. Video quality is similar to the lowest resolution you would see on Youtube. It has quickly become superceded in recent years. *CIF is an Analog format. Page 8
2.5 WHAT IS D1 TECHNOLOGY? D1 is 4 times the image quality of conventional CIF digital video recorders. D1 is also an Analog format, and is an equivalent standard to DVD quality. D1 is quickly being superceded by 960H and higher resolution video formats. *D1 is an Analog format. This resolution suits smaller screens or can be enlarged on larger screens with some image distortion. Page 9
2.6 WHAT IS 960H TECHNOLOGY? 960H is the highest resolution available for Analog CCTV. It provides a 30% increase in resolution in comparison to D1. 960H is widescreen DVD-quality perfect for 16:9 monitors with a 16:9 screen orientation. It is a popular format for DIY security installations. This system is perfect for modern 16:9 widescreen LCD & LED TVs. Page 10
2.7 WHAT IS 720P TECHNOLOGY? 720p is high definition digital video, characterized by 720 horizontal lines of vertical resolution & progressive scan. 720p is also known as Real HD. Page 11
2.8 WHAT IS 1080P TECHNOLOGY? 1080p is high definition digital video, characterized by 1080 horizontal lines of vertical resolution and progressive scan. 1080p is also known as Full HD and is equivalent to a Blu-ray quality. Page 12
2.9 SMARTSEARCH Latest SmartSearch Onscreen Activity Tracking Select the key locations at the click of a mouse, then track the video history onscreen. Identify activity in doorways & other key locations including windows, stairwells, driveways & more. Page 13
2.10 MOTION DETECTION Motion detection saves time & allows you to be in control that enables you to skip over video that has motionless areas to get to the surveillance video you want to review. Skipping over motionless areas, will help you get through your video footage in a flash. Page 14
960H 4 CHANNEL DVR WITH 2 SECURITY CAMERAS SWDVK-434502F PRO-735 Cameras x 2 IR LEDs for Night Vision with IR cut filter Lens 59 angle view Durable stand for easy mounting KEY FEATURES SWDVK-434502F USB esata RS-485 DVR4-3450 Digital Video Recorder View & record from 4 cameras simultaneously during the day, night, indoors or outdoors Includes 2 x clear resolution 700TVL cameras with powerful night vision up to 82ft/25m & IP67 weatherproof rating for indoor/outdoor use Set & forget by recording continuously from 4 channels for 30 days+ onto a 500GB hard drive, even longer with motion detection, for extra capacity connect external hard drive to esata port. Add 2 cameras for full 4 channel monitoring Audio In x 4 Video In x 4 Audio Out VGA HDMI LAN USB Power DC 12V 960H 500GB 700TVL DVD-Quality 30 Days Recording Crystal Clear Day/Night Vision Weatherproof Easy Backup Page 15
960H 8 CHANNEL DVR WITH 4 SECURITY CAMERAS SWDVK-834504F PRO-735 Cameras x 4 IR LEDs for Night Vision with IR cut filter Lens 59 angle view Durable stand for easy mounting KEY FEATURES SWDVK-834504F USB esata DVR8-3450 Digital Video Recorder View & record from 8 cameras simultaneously during the day, night, indoors or outdoors Includes 4 x clear resolution 700TVL cameras with powerful night vision up to 82ft/25m & IP67 weatherproof rating for indoor/outdoor use Power Input Set & forget by recording continuously from 8 channels for 30 days+ onto a 1TB hard drive, even longer with motion detection, for extra capacity connect external hard drive to esata port. Add 4 cameras for full 8 channel monitoring Audio In x 4 Video In x 8 Audio Out VGA Out HDMI LAN USB RS-485 960H 1TB 700TVL DVD-Quality 30 Days Recording Crystal Clear Day/Night Vision Weatherproof Easy Backup Page 16
960H 8 CHANNEL VIDEO MONITORING WITH 4 X SECURITY CAMERAS + ALARM SENSORS & SIREN SWDVK-834254A Window / Door Alarms x 5 Audio In x 4 Wireless Indoor Siren Antenna Video In x 8 USB Audio Out Lens 59 angle view esata VGA Out LAN RS-485 HDMI USB IR LEDs for Night Vision Key Fobs x 3 Power Input PRO-735 x 4 PIR Movement Sensors x 2 DVR8-3425 Digital Video Recorder USB Mouse KEY FEATURES SWDVK-834254A Unique all-in-one DIY security kit is the perfect deterrent for anyone wanting 24/7 protection Safeguard loved ones, protect property & deter thieves like never before, from anywhere in the world Easy-to-install Wireless Anti-Intrusion Siren is bad news for intruders, as activity triggers a deafening up to 100dB siren Includes 4 x clear resolution 700TVL cameras with powerful night vision up to 82ft/25m & IP67 weatherproof rating for indoor/outdoor use. Add 4 more cameras of your choice for full 8 channel monitoring ALARM Motion Alert 960H DVD-Quality 1TB 30 Days Recording 700TVL Crystal Clear Day/Night Vision Weatherproof Easy Installation Page 17
960H 4 CHANNEL DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER SWDVR-44200H DVR4-4200 Digital Video Recorder Quad Select KEY FEATURES SWDVR-44200H USB Play / Pause Menu HDD LED Power LED IR Swann s TruBlue blue-lit 960H DVR with real time, widescreen high resolution live video viewing & playback, perfect for 16:9 monitors esata Power DC 12V Just add cameras to view & record 4 video streams simultaneously Set & forget by recording continuously from 4 channels for 30 days+ onto a 500GB hard drive, even longer with motion detection for extra capacity connect external hard drive to esata port Audio In x 4 Video In x 4 Audio Out VGA HDMI LAN USB RS-485 960H 500GB HDMI DVD Quality 30 Days Recording HDTV Viewing Easy Installation Easy Backup Remote Viewing Page 18
960H 8 CHANNEL DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER SWDVR-84200H DVR8-4200 Digital Video Recorder Quad Select KEY FEATURES SWDVR-84200H USB Play / Pause Menu HDD LED Power LED IR Swann s TruBlue blue-lit 960H DVR with real time, widescreen high resolution live video viewing & playback, perfect for 16:9 monitors Power DC 12V Audio Out esata Just add cameras to view & record 8 video streams simultaneously Set & forget by recording continuously from 8 channels for 30 days+ onto a 1TB hard drive, even longer with motion detection. For extra capacity connect external hard drive to esata port RS-485 USB HDMI VGA LAN Audio In x 4 Video In x 8 960H 1TB HDMI DVD Quality 28 Days Recording HDTV Viewing Easy Installation Easy Backup Remote Viewing Page 19
960H 16 CHANNEL DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER SWDVR-16420H DVR16-4200 Digital Video Recorder Quad Select KEY FEATURES SWDVR-16420H USB Play / Pause Audio Out Menu HDD LED Power LED IR Alarm In Alarm Out Off/On Switch Power DC 12V Swann s TruBlue blue-lit 960H DVR with real time, widescreen high resolution live video viewing & playback, perfect for 16:9 monitors Just add cameras to view & record 16 video streams simultaneously Set & forget by recording continuously from 16 channels for 15 days+ onto a 1TB hard drive, even longer with motion detection. For extra capacity connect external hard drive to esata port Video In x 16 Audio In x 16 RS-485 VGA HDMI LAN USB 960H 1TB HDMI DVD Quality 15 Days Recording HDTV Viewing Easy Installation Easy Backup Remote Viewing Page 20
720P 4 CHANNEL DVR WITH 2 SECURITY CAMERAS SWNVK-470822 PRO-806 Cameras x 2 IR LEDs for Night Vision with IR cut filter USB Lens 65 angle view Durable stand for easy mounting NVR4-7082 Digital Video Recorder KEY FEATURES SWDVK-470822 Swann s latest network video recording security system with 720p high definition live viewing & playback in real-time (25/30 fps per channel) esata PoE State-of-the-art digital imaging technology for 10x the picture sharpness of traditional security systems including analog CIF Includes 2 x 720p HD cameras capable of generating crystal clear 1 Megapixel (1280 x 720 pixels) video with IR cut filters for powerful night vision to 82ft / 25m & a weather-resistant rating of IP66 for indoor & outdoor use Power DC 12V USB HDMI VGA LAN 4 Channel Video In 720P 1TB 1MP High Definition Massive HDD 720P Day/Night Vision Weatherproof Remote Viewing Page 21
720P 8 CHANNEL DVR WITH 4 SECURITY CAMERAS SWNVK-870824 PRO-806 Cameras x 4 IR LEDs for Night Vision with IR cut filter USB Lens 65 angle view Durable stand for easy mounting NVR8-7082 Digital Video Recorder KEY FEATURES SWDVK-870824 Swann s latest network video recording security system with 720p high definition live viewing & playback in real-time (25/30 fps per channel) esata PoE State-of-the-art digital imaging technology for 10x the picture sharpness of traditional security systems including analog CIF Power DC 12V USB HDMI VGA LAN 8 Channel Video In Includes 4 x 720p HD cameras capable of generating crystal clear 1 Megapixel (1280 x 720 pixels) video with IR cut filters for powerful night vision to 82ft / 25m & a weather-resistant rating of IP66 for indoor & outdoor use. Add up to 4 more Swann NVR Compatible ( NHD ) cameras for full 8 channel monitoring 720P High Definition 1TB Massive HDD 1MP 720P PoE Power over Ethernet Day/Night Vision Weatherproof Remote Viewing Page 22
2.11 PRODUCT RANGE OVERVIEW ADVANCED SERIES D1 High Resolution PRO-SERIES 960H DVD-Quality Widescreen PLATINUM HD 720p & 1080p High Definition Good Better Best Page 23
2.12 COURSE EXAM Best of Luck Now log on to answer the short course exam. The format is multiple choice and if you have been paying attention, you will have the necessary knowledge to pass. Good luck! Your exam results will be made known to you within a few minutes of completion. Final Test Test Get Results Now take the Module 2 Final Test Takes about 3 minutes Your result will be forwarded to you & the examiner within minutes Page 24