Feature Details
PC Tier-1 3.0 is available as complete Digital Video Recorders (DVR) in 4, 8, 12, 16 and 32 camera configurations or as
kits that install on a PC you provide. Either way you have the most advanced video surveillance system available....at a great price.
High-Definition Recording
PC Tier-1 3.0 software allows you to set different recording resolutions for each security camera. The resolution of a video image is defined by the number horizontal and vertical pixels used to create it. Our DVR software allows you to choose which resolution you prefer for each camera. (320x240 & 352x240) standard resolution, or (640x480 & 720x480) high resolution.
Live Video Viewing
PC Tier-1 3.0 HD is offered in two versions. Business Grade which provides 7.5 frames per second live viewing per camera and Professional Grade which provides 30 frames per second live viewing per camera.
Custom Recording Speeds
Each security camera can be set to record at one of fifteen different speeds or frame rates referred to as Frames Per Second (fps). You can choose from 1/3 frame per second all the way to 15 frames per second, which produces the equivalent of live video surveillance recording.
30-60 Days of Video Storage
Our high performance video compression allows you to store thirty to sixty days of video for each security camera on a standard PC hard drive. The video is recorded in MPEG 4 format and produces an average file size of 1.5kb per frame for standard resolution recording and an average file size of 7.1kb per frame for high definition recording.
Video Playback on ANY Windows PC
Our video is recorded with a Windows compatible codec. This allows the video clips to be transferred to any PC and played back with windows media player. No custom playback software is required.
Custom User Settings and Passwords
Each user can be assigned their own login name and password. During user set up each user is assigned the specific system functions and security cameras they will have access to. If a user is not assigned specific surveillance cameras, those cameras are never displayed for that user. Whether a user is accessing the surveillance system from the main PC or through a network, the internet or a PDA the users abilities are always limited to their user settings.
Multi Camera Viewing and Auto Rotation
The system allows you to choose any combination of surveillance cameras to be view on the screen at any one time and then automatically rotate to a new screen with another set of specifically chosen surveillance cameras. Any combination of cameras can be viewed in the following formats 4,6,8,13,16,22,25. Any camera can be called to full screen by simply clicking on the video feed with the mouse.
Motion Detection Recording and Alarm
Each security camera can be set to start recording its video surveillance feed and launch a video alarm to a remote PC, PDA or CCTV monitor when motion is detected. Each camera can be programmed to only record in motion detection mode during a custom time period and you can choose which areas of the cameras view triggers the motion alarm. The system monitors the pixels being received from the security camera and can detect a change in the pixel pattern which occurs when there is movement in the viewing area.
Automatic Email Alarm Notification
Any video surveillance camera can be programmed to send a custom email when a defined alarm occurs such as motion detected. The email can detail the type of alarm, the camera that generated it and attached an image file.
Automatic Recording Schedules
Each surveillance camera can be independently programmed to automatically record on predetermined time periods. You can choose between continuous recording, motion activated recording, or any combination of the two during a day, a week or any custom time period.
Multi Camera Playback
With the PC Tier -13.0 Video Player, any combination of surveillance cameras can be played back simultaneously. The controls include: Play, Pause, Stop, Zoom In, Zoom Out, Copy Video to CD, Previous Frame, Next frame, First Frame, Last Frame, Repeat, Delete, Manual Review Slide Bar, Snap Shot, Resize, Next Video, Previous Video, Slow Frame Rate, Increase Frame Rate, Adjust Screen Size, Quick Search.
Pan, Tilt and Zoom Camera Controls
The system provides complete control of PTZ security cameras on-site as well as remotely via dial-up, the internet or even PDA's. The security cameras can be programmed for auto scanning and pre-set positioning. When an alarm occurs a camera can be programmed to pan, tilt and zoom to a predetermined location or view. Panning, tilting and zooming a camera is quick and easy with our graphic interface.
Audio Monitoring and Recording
Each system can record one channel of audio. The microphone is attached to the microphone input on the PC. The software allows you to attach the audio feed to any one of the security cameras being recorded. The result is clear, high quality audio/video recordings. The audio can be monitored live on-site or remotely.
Operates on...
PC Tier-1 3.0 HD will operate reliably on any of the following platforms assuming the PC meets the listed requirements. Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP Home & XP Pro.
Pre-Alarm Recording
This feature allows you set the system to actually record the video of any selected security camera 5 seconds before an alarm occurs. The system constantly buffers 5 seconds of the video feed. When an alarm occurs the system attaches the buffered video to the video being recorded.
Remote Access
The digital video recorder system can be accessed via dial-up, company network, internet (cable or DSL) with dynamic or static IP addresses as well as PDA's. All functions of the system are available remotely as long as the users access level allows.
Remote Alarm Monitoring
The digital video recorder system can be easily programmed to transmit remote video alarms to a remote PC, PDA or email when a cameras motion detection feature is activated.
Web Browser Access
Using a standard web browser you can access the system through the internet. No custom software is needed to remotely view, playback video or control Pan-Tilt-Zoom security cameras.
PDA Control and Viewing
PC Tier -1 3.0 HD allows you to control your system, including Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras, right from you PDA, anywhere-anytime.
Remote Audio Monitoring
The system provides remote audio feed from the location, assuming the audio feature is configured on-site.
Multi Site and Multi Camera Viewing
PC Tier -1 allows you to remotely view any combination of cameras from a remote location on one screen. Our software allows you to view and play back up to twenty five cameras on one screen from up to twelve different location.
IO Control
The system supports complete alarm input and relay output mapping controls. Allowing you to connect panic buttons, motion detectors, burglar alarm panels and other alarm input devices into the system. The inputs can be programmed to start recordings, launch remote alarm notifications via email, PC, PDA and control out put devices such as auto dialers, sirens, warning lights etc.
Dual Monitor Display
Our dual view features allow live and video playback to be viewed on separate monitors.
Multi-Drive Recording
PC Tier -1 HD allows you to set the system to automatically record to multiple hard drives. When the first one is full the system will automatically switch to the next drive. When the drives are full the system will erase a small amount of the oldest video surveillance clips on the first drive and continue recording (first in-first out).
Digital Picture Adjustments
PC Tier -1 HD allows for quick and easy adjustment of the video picture quality. With a click of the mouse you can adjust the Brightness, Contract, Saturation and Hue of any security camera.
Digital Camera Focus
If a camera is out of focus, don't get the ladder. Simply adjust the focus with our digital focus tool.
Digital Live Zoom
Not only can you pull a video camera up to full screen with a click of the mouse. You can also digitally zoom into any part of the live video feed 10 times by clicking on the area you want to zoom.
Snap Shot
Taking a still frame snap shot from a live video surveillance feed or from a video play back is as easy as a click of the mouse. The still frame image can be saved as a bitmap (bmp) or (jpeg) image or sent directly to the printer.
PC Tier-1 EZ Backup
Our back up feature allows you to quickly select and back up stored surveillance video on to external storage devices such as HDD, CR-RW, DVD-RW etc
Hidden Camera Feature
The hidden camera feature allows you to feed a video signal in from any security camera and hide the video from other users or operators.
Custom Time and Date Display
Don't worry about the time/date stamp getting in the way. The software allows you to adjust the time/date stamp to any corner, any color, and even choose whether they appear on the live video feed or the video recordings.
Watermark Verification
A watermark is a hidden image embedded into the video clip. The watermark is used to prove a video clip has not been tampered with. This is very helpful if the video clip is required in a court of law. You must be able to prove the video clip is original and has not been tampered with. Our watermark feature does just that. If a clip is tampered with or altered, the watermark becomes damaged or completely disappears. Being able to prove the clip is authentic can be the difference been winning a court case or having your video deemed impermissible.
User and Event Logs
The system provides easy to read event logs of each users log in, video loss and motion detection activity.
Remote Dynamic IP Access
PC Tier -1 3.0 HD supports dynamic IP addresses for remote internet access. If your internet provider will not provide a static IP address, simply use our dynamic IP identification feature. This feature monitors the IP address the dynamic IP is pointing to and up dates the system with the static address. Problem solved.
Auto Reboot
The system can be programmed to automatically reboot the DVR at a predetermined time, daily, weekly or monthly. This clears the PC's Ram and ensures reliable operation. The system also monitors the status of MS Windows. If Windows is not responding properly or is sluggish in performing commands
PC Tier -13.0 HD will automatically reboot the PC.
DVD and CD Backup
The system can burn any group of video clips to a DVD or CD assuming the PC is equipped with such a drive.
Easy Operation
Our system may be packed with advanced features, but is designed so the average PC user can easily program and operate the system with our user friendly graphical interface.
Triplex Operation
PC Tier -1 3.0 simultaneously performs live viewing, playback and remote viewing.
Reliable and Stable
PC Tier -1 Version 3.0 is the ultimate in reliable operation. Great effort has been invested to design software which provides the most reliable PC based video surveillance CCTV system on the market today.
Expands in Groups of 4
PC Tier -1 3.0 HD is expandable up to sixteen security cameras in groups of four. This allows you to add security cameras to your system as your needs grow.
Unmatched Factory Support
We pride our selves in providing the best possible customer support�period. Unlike other security camera resellers who buy the product for resale and never bother to truly learn the detailed operation of the equipment. We are the factory! We are the company that built the system from the ground up. We know the product and every facet of operation. When you have a question about
PC Tier -1 3.0 you can be assured a factory technician will be more than glad to answer your questions and help solve your problems.