Adding a DVR to your surveillance system allows you to maintain a visual record at all times
160GB DVR records 4 cameras individually or all at once for viewing flexibility
Network connection allows DVR to send alert emails upon alarms
Essential Info
You don't need to be tied to a monitor to keep an eye on the events around your home or small business. By connecting four security cameras to a digital video recorder, you'll be able to maintain a visual record for immediate or future reference. You'll rest easier, thanks to the EchoVue 404 4-Channel DVR, an easy-to-use, standalone DVR that comes with a 160GB internal hard drive as well as space for a removable hard drive. Cameras are sold separately.
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Record from individual cameras or all four cameras at once on the EchoVue 404 4-Channel DVR. Schedule recording to begin at specific times to keep a daily or hourly record. You can also set the DVR to begin recording for a user-specified amount of time when it senses motion in any zone or when triggered by an alarm. This model features built-in pixel-based motion-activated recording.
Network-Ready DVR Sends E-Mail Alerts
Connect this network-ready DVR to your local area network, and it can send an e-mail alert after alarms, power outages or video outages. PC connection also allows easy programming as well as computer backup so you'll maintain a record without using up valuable hard drive space. You can also back up video clips onto USB 1.1-compliant memory sticks (sold separately).
Larger System Available
Want to keep an eye on more cameras? An 8-channel DVR is available to record surveillance videos from eight different cameras. If you're just getting started with surveillance, a kit is available that includes this DVR, a color monitor, and 4 color cameras. For maximum hard drive storage, the 4-Channel DVR is also available with a 400 GB hard drive.
Trying to decide between this '04 version and the newer '05 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 recording
Set 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:
Sora, Inc.
Manufacturer Product No.:
EV404
Dimensions:
13.19" W x 14.57" D x 2.76" H (335mm W x 370mm D x 70mm H)
OS: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP; CPU: Pentium II Celeron 333; RAM: 128MB; Video Card: 16MB; HDD Free Space: 20MB; Resolution: 1024*768; Direct X 6.0 or higher
Software Recommended PC System Requirements:
OS: Windows XP; CPU: Pentium 2.8 G; RAM: 512MB; Video Card: 64MB; HDD Free Space: 2 GB; Resolution: 1024*768; Direct X 6.0 or higher Direct X 8.0 or higher; Overlay YUY2
"Unable to use at the present time due to additional accessories that need to be purchased. However, up to this point, item appears to function well, and is easy to setup and operate." - LORNE - BRANDYWINE, MD
"This product is very, very loud. I initially installed this in our Master Bedroom and we couldn't sleep! I ended up moving the unit into our attic andjust running the video output cable down through the wall. This isn't as convenient." - TERRY - SAN JOSE, CA
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