Max. capacity
The largest storage capacity with which the recorder is able to work normally.
The more capacious the drive, the higher the processing power of the system in which it is used should be. Therefore, any modern registrar has limitations on disk capacity. However, even in the most modest models, this figure is about 2 TB, in most cases this is quite enough to work with the capabilities provided in this particular registrar.
HDD included
The presence of
a hard drive in the kit, on the one hand, allows you to use the kit right out of the box, on the other hand, it increases the cost, which, given the existing drive, makes purchasing such a model inappropriate. Therefore, you can often find models both with an HDD in the kit, and "clean devices" with the need to independently purchase a hard drive. The second option is even more relevant in most cases, since a drive of a certain capacity is selected for various needs and the customer himself has the right to choose the volume, manufacturer and other parameters of the HDD.
Camera model
A model of dome cameras supplied as standard with a video surveillance kit. Knowing this data, you can find detailed information on the cameras and clarify their characteristics. In addition, by purchasing additional cameras of the same model, you don't have to worry about compatibility.
Matrix size
The physical size of the sensor in the complete dome cameras is diagonally, in inches (fractions of an inch).
The larger the sensor, the less prone it is to noise, the better image quality it can provide, and the better it is suited to low light conditions. This is due to the fact that each individual pixel gets more light, because. on a large matrix and individual dots are larger. On the other hand, large matrices are more expensive.
Horizontal viewing angle
Viewing angle of the dome cameras supplied as standard, horizontally.
Wide viewing angles allow you to cover more space. On the other hand, ceteris paribus, a larger viewing angle will mean a smaller degree of magnification — objects will look smaller, detail will be worse. Therefore, when choosing for this parameter, it is worth proceeding from what is more important — an extensive field of view or "range".
Water resistance
The degree of protection of the camera from moisture and foreign objects according to the IP standard. Thanks to it, it is possible to select
waterproof models available for full outdoor use.
This protection describes how much the camera body protects sensitive internal components from these impacts. Standardly, it is denoted by the letters IP followed by two numbers. The first digit means protection against penetration of solid objects and dust; its individual values correspond to the following levels of protection:
1 - protection from objects with a diameter of more than 50 mm (large body surfaces)
2 - from objects with a diameter of more than 12.5 mm (fingers, etc.)
3 - from objects larger than 2.5 mm (most instruments)
4 - from objects more than 1 mm (almost all tools, most wires)
5 - dust protection (complete protection from contact; dust can penetrate inside, but does not affect the operation of the device)
6 - dust-tight (case with complete protection from dust and contact).
The second number characterizes protection against moisture, here the values can be as follows:
1 — protection from vertically falling drops of water;
2 - from water drops with a deviation of up to 15° from the vertical axis of the device;
3 - from water drops with a deviation of up to 60° from the vertical axis of the device (the minimum level that allows you to operate the c
...amera in the rain);
4 - from splashes from any direction;
5 - from jets from any direction;
6 - from sea waves or strong water jets;
7 - possibility of short-term immersion to a depth of up to 1 m (without the possibility of constant operation in submerged mode);
8 - possibility of long-term immersion to a depth of more than 1 m (with the possibility of constant operation in submerged mode).
Of course, surveillance cameras are usually not designed to be submerged under water - the last two options only characterize a high degree of moisture resistance.
In some models, one of the numbers may be replaced by the letter X - for example, IPX7. This does not mean that there is no protection, but that the corresponding parameter is not certified to the IP standard. At the same time, the degree of uncertified protection can be quite high - for example, the example above corresponds to the possibility of complete immersion under water, which requires a high degree of closure (at least dust resistance level 5). We also note that the complete absence of IP marking also does not mean that the camera is absolutely not protected from negative influences - again, the point is that the body simply did not undergo official certification. However, if dust and moisture protection are critical, you should choose among IP-certified models.RCA audio input
The number of
RCA audio inputs provided in the design of the complete recorder.
The presence of such connectors allows the recorder to receive an analogue audio signal from cameras that have the ability to capture sound, or from separately made microphones. It is worth looking for a set with such capabilities in cases where it is critical to record not only the picture, but also the sound during observation. Note that the number of RCA inputs may correspond to the number of BNC connectors (see above), but may be less.
Frame rate
The highest frame rate at which the complete recorder can record at full load when all video channels are used. In other words, this is the guaranteed maximum frame rate that can be achieved at any load level (with some channels idle, the number of frames per second may be higher, but not necessarily).
The higher the frame rate, the better fast movement will be captured, the less blurry objects in such scenes will turn out. On the other hand, this indicator directly affects the cost of equipment and the amount of memory occupied by the footage. For video surveillance systems, an indicator of 24 fps is currently considered the minimum necessary, 50 – 60 fps is not bad, and in the most advanced registrars this number can reach 120 fps.
Video compression format
The format in which the kit recorder records digital video.
This setting determines the codecs required to view content on external devices. When viewing on a computer with codecs, there are usually no problems: their set in modern operating systems is quite extensive, and the missing modules, usually, are easily found and installed via the Internet. But if you plan to view video materials through a media centre, a TV with direct playback via USB, etc. — It is worth making sure that this device supports the appropriate compression formats.
Technical details on different standards can be found in special sources.
