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FEATURES

• Compact Digital Video & Audio Recorder
• Built-In 3.5" TFT LCD Video Monitor
• 130 Hours Recorded on internal HDD
• 160GB Internal HDD
• Internal Motion Detection
• Motion, schedule or continuous recording
• Time/Date and Digital Counter for Evidence Purposes
• DVR Audit Log 
• USB2.0 for charging or download

INTRODUCTION

Our E-M8DVR features a new upgraded 160GB HDD. This DVR is the ideal recorder for applications which have space-restrictions and require a small recorder with motion activated recording for 100 hours or more. The DVR also has 3.5" LCD video monitor for live display or playback.

COMPACT SIZE

Extremely compact, the E-M8DVR has an aluminium-mag-alloy metal case and has been built to withstand the ruggedness required by investigators and/or security users. Ideal for portable applications or for installation in small cramped spaces, the E-M8DVR has a 2 hour internal battery or can be powered from AC via the included adaptor. Approximately half the size of a VCR cassette, the DVR can be easily hidden for covert operations. We also have a range of extended battery packs available.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Video Input: 1 x Composite Video (PAL/NTSC selectable)
• Video Recording Format (High Quality): 640 x 544 @17fps
• Video Recording Format (Medium Quality): 640 x 480 @25fps
• Video Compression: MPEG-4
• Storage Type: Internal HDD or SD slot (Up to 32GB SD Supported)
• Recording Time (Internal 160GB HDD): ±130 Hours
• Recording Time (1GB SD): ±60 minutes
• Motion Detection: Yes (Internal Software Detection)
• Audio Input:1 x Audio Input
• Audio Recording Format: 44100Hz Mono
• Audio Compression: Microsoft ADPCM Codec
• Audio/Video Output:Yes
• LCD Display: 3.5" TFT
• LCD Power-Off (Programmable): Always on/30sec/1min/3min
• Time/Date: Yes
• Counter: Yes (for evidence purposes)
• PC Interface: USB 2.0
• Camera Power Output: 5VDC @ 500 mA max
• Battery: 3.7 VDC 2A Li-Ion
• Battery Life (with external camera output): ±120minutes
• External Power/Battery Charger: 5VDC @ 1A
• Weight: 52 g
• Dimensions (mm): 80 x 52 x 22.3

RECORDING

The unit is configured by an on-screen-display menu with user friendly controls. For recording activation, the E-M8DVR has a single button for easy recording activation. With the single button activation, use of the recorder by non-technical operators is made easier. The E-M8DVR also features internal software motion detection. When used in this mode, the DVR only records when there is movement in front of the camera. Configurable in the menu, the user can also configure the DVR for schedule activated recording, or continuous recording. Users have the option of recording to the internal HDD or to an SD card which can be inserted. Typically on the internal HDD with the power supply connected, users can get 5~6 days. Alternatively, on a 1 GB SD card, the E-M8DVR can record for ±60 minutes.

PLAYBACK

Recordings can be played back via the AV output to a standard monitor or VCR. Alternatively video clips can be exported to a PC via the USB port. If you are using an SD card, this can simply be removed and inserted into a reader or stored for future evidence purposes. The unit records files in a standard .AVI format and can be played back using standard video for windows players. Unlike other PVRs, this unit has a time/date stamp which is overlayed onto the video. Time/Date is essential for investigators and law enforcement officials. A special new feature is the insertion of a digital counter onto the video. This is useful for evidence purposes to prove a frame or frames have not been removed or added.

SPECIAL FEATURES

As the E-M8DVR has been specially designed for surveillance applications not simply as a multi-media recorder, it has many special features. One of the main faults with other PVRs is when the PVRs battery runs-out, then the unit switches off and the file in many cases becomes corrupted.

With the E-M8VDR, the unit shuts down and saves the file before the battery is depleted. When a fresh battery is inserted and the unit is switched on again, it resumes from the mode it was in when switched off. Another important feature is that of the voltage output for a covert camera. With the E-M8DVR, one can power our 5 VDC covert E-HEADCAM2 with the recorder for ±120 minutes. The voltage output is on the same connector as the video/audio. This makes connections simpler and easier for the operator.