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Digitally Record Up to 4 Weeks of Multi-Camera Video Footage
4 Camera 80GB Digital Video Recorder
EchoVue 4-Channel Digital Video Recorder

4-Ch Digital Video Recorder w/160G Drive
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Item# 77304
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Overview

  • Store 2-4 weeks of video on its robust 160GB hard drive
  • Find and view recorded events without interrupting the recording process
  • View cameras remotely over the Internet
  • Built-In 4 Channel Multiplexer

Essential Info

It used to be that if you wanted to remotely view and digitally store surveillance images from a multi-camera system, you would need: A) A remote access system; B) a camera multiplexer; C) a time-lapse VCR, and D) an unlimited supply of videotapes. But not any more! Now you can get the capabilities of all those products in one with just one EchoVue 4-Channel Digital Video Recorder (DVR).

Due to excessive weight, Smarthome will add a heavy-item shipping charge to this item. This charge will be reflected in the shipping amount on the check-out page.

Manuals/Software

What's Included

  • EchoVue 4-Channel Digital Video Recorder
  • Remote control
  • More Info


    EchoVue 4-Channel Digital Video Recorders have no tapes to maintain, replace, or rewind. That means they can be set up once and virtually forgotten about until you have to review video footage. Its robust 160GB hard drive allows continuous recording for up to 2 to 4 weeks under the most common recording conditions. Recording time varies depending on quality, number of cameras recorded and recording rate. When the available hard drive storage space is used, the EchoVue 4-Channel Digital Video Recorder will automatically record over the beginning of the video. No more worrying about rewinding or changing tapes, or replacing them as they wear out.

    Simultaneous Playback and Recording
    Another great feature of the EchoVue 4-Channel Digital Video Recorder that you can't get from an ordinary time-lapse VCR is the ability to view recorded video while the system continues to record. For example, you can view a specific time, date and camera number without having to stop the recording. Search functions during playback allow frame-by-frame viewing, fast playback, and playback of alarm events.

    Remote Monitoring
    Thanks to EchoVue software, you'll also be able to monitor the camera site remotely over the Internet. This allows users to view and download both live and recorded images from anywhere in the world you can access the Web. If equipped with pan/tilt cameras, the system will even let you control where in the room the camera is being aimed.

    Easy Access to Front Panel Control
    Operating and programming the EchoVue is effortless with the easily accessible front control panel. This makes it easy for you to place the DVR in locations where you don't have easy access to the rear of the equipment.

    Built-in 4-Channel Multiplexer
    A quad/switching display of live video from all four cameras can be viewed during recording.

    Alarm Trigger or Continuous Recording
    Recording can be done continuously, for a scheduled time in a 24-hour period, or on an alarm input basis. Each camera has its own alarm input for alarm-activated recording. Using a combination of these programmable features allows the user to extend the total recording time. This model features built-in pixel-based motion-activated recording.

    Password Protection
    The EchoVue uses password protection to guard against unauthorized or unintentional recording or playback.

    Embedded Linux Operating System (O/S)
    EchoVue has much higher reliability than PC based DVR due to its high performance CPU(32BIT RISK CPU) with the Embedded Linux OS.

    Multitasking Operation
    Live view, playback and network transmission can be performed while recording.
    SCSI Port for external back-up device

    Other features include:

  • 1 Channel Audio Recording
  • Quad/Switching Display for Live Viewing While Recording
  • Built-in Motion Detection
  • Easy Playback and Forward/Reverse Search with Jog/Shuttle Operation
  • Playback by Date, Time, Camera or Alarm Events
  • SCSI Port for External Back-up Devices
  • P/T/Z Camera Control
  • Network Connection (RJ-45 Ethernet) and Remote Client Software
  • On-Screen Menu Programming
  • Compatible with Most Analog Monitors

    Trying to decide between this '05 version and the older '04 version? The following chart outlines the differences between them:

  • Specifications

    Differences Between EchoVue '04 and '05 Series DVRs

    Feature'04 Series'05 Series
    Motion Recording Functionality:All cameras must be set to motion recordingSet some cameras to motion recording and some cameras to record constantly
    Backups:USB 1.1 - can only use a USB thumb drive for backups
    Hot-swappable hard drive - easily swap out the hard drive and replace with a different one
    USB 2.0 - use a USB thumb drive, external CD/DVD drive, or external hard drive for backups
    Remote View Software:Central Management Software (full functionality)
    Supports simultaneous viewing of multiple DVRs on your computer
    Use CMS in your web browser to view 1 DVR at a time
    More advanced functionality than '05 DVR Web viewer
    Central Management Software (limited functionality)
    DVR Web Viewer used to view 1 DVR at a time




    Specifications

    Manufacturer:EchoVue
    Manufacturer Product No.:405
    Recording Modes:Continuous, Alarm, and Scheduled
    Playback:By date, time, camera or alarm events
    Alarm Inputs:4 pairs, push-in
    Alarm Outputs:1 pair of relay contacts, push-in
    Camera Inputs:4 BNC
    Monitor Output:1 BNC and 1 S-Video
    Input Voltage:110v-220v, 50/60 Hz
    Power Consumption:50 watts
    Video Standards:NTSC or PAL, switchable
    Video Compression:Wavelet
    Resolution:Display: 720x480
    Recording: 720x243
    Recording Speed:1-60 fps (NTSC)
    Video Storage:160 GB hard drive
    Video Inputs:4
    Video Outputs:2 (1 AV monitor, 1 S-Video)
    Alarm Inputs:4, Normally open dry contact
    Alarm Output:1, Normally open latching Form A
    Dimensions:14.2" w x 13.25" d x 4.25" h


    Images/Video

    Close-up of Digital Video Recorder Front Panel  Close-up of Digital Video Recorder Back Panel  View and control over the Internet   
    Close-up of Digital Video Recorder Front Panel  Close-up of Digital Video Recorder Back Panel  View and control over the Internet   

    Reviews

    "Great DVR, easy to use once you read the manual. Like the browser access from anywhere and was able to check our home while on vacation. Definitely install it outside the bedroom because of the noise; I have it in the garage connected to a wireless access point. I download the individual files to my PC and can fast forward for quick review; it can be time consuming to open one file at a time, and I would have to go to the garage to review directly on the DVR." - DAVE - WEST DUNDEE, IL
    "exelent product" - CRISTOBAL TORNE - ZAPOPAN, JALISCO, XX
    "It works, BUT... Purchased echovue 405 as NEW in 2008. Sora is the manufacturer of these units. Unit works with Internet Explorer version 6x and Windows 2000. Sora does NOT offer any patches for use with more current browsers or operating systems. Caveat Emptor! Will try to exchange this new unit with Smarthome. I consider this a defect as Sora does not keep firmware up-to-date with current or even previous generation standards. Smarthome - pull this off your shelves. Please note: If you have this unit, you must open ports 1104 and 7777 to access via the web. This info is NOT noted clearly in the instructions." - techfreak - Midwest

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