Selecting a suitable Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is as important as the cameras, if not, more so. As with the CCTV Cameras, you need to make sure you cover the area, get enough detail and consider Day Night Viewing. With CCTV DVRs, you need to consider how you intend to record (on motion detection, alarm contacts or schedule record); what quality and resolution you require; how many days of recording you would like (consider your holiday periods); would you like access via internet & mobile phone viewing and finally what is your budget? One of the most important factors people forget is "will the supplier provide Technical support and hand-hold with configuration of the DVR?" and more importantly “network configuration”.
DVRs record onto Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and these are normally pre-installed by the supplier. Selecting the size of HDD you require will largely depend on your requirements. The contents of this article will help you list "what are your requirements" and also arm you with a list of questions for your potential supplier!
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I have small workshop in the middle of 4 adjecnt units. I want to put three cameras, 1 at the front, 1 in the office and 1 in the workshop. I want to view the camera from my home. What should I look for in a dvr recorder?
ReplyDeleteJames.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThere are many DVRs on the market that are capable of network viewing. Ideally, you want a DVR that has network viewing as well as network configuration and network playback.
Before considering a DVR, you should also consider the support that the company is willing to provide. Many companies will sell you a product but are not so good at providing after sale support.
Hayden