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The Titan Hard disk
recorder comes in two distinct shapes. The first of these is an industry
standard MJPEG digital recorder. For this type of recorder each camera has a
direct connection to the recorder.
The second type of
recorder is the network video recorder. Cameras are connected to this unit
over the network and utilise MPEG4 technology in order to provide the user
with real time (25 fps) video playback. This has the added advantage of
being the higher quality output thus enabling high-speed incidents to be
viewed more clearly. Another advantage of the NVR is that configuration and
playback can be carried out over the network on a remote location.
The Titan Replay
software is an easy to understand windows based application that enables the
user to view, archive and manage CCTV footage on a desktop PC. Comprehensive
security features include
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user logon |
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file encoding
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protected system log
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detailed automatic
audit trail system |
The screen shot below
shows the Titan playback software in action.
Hard Disk Recorders
Explained - Titan Vision’s recording feature is supplied by the Titan
Hdr. The main features and benefits are outlined below. Hard Disc Recording
Systems, in general, have many advantages over standard analogue video
recording to tape, such as:
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Rapid
retrieval of recordings and management of recordings |
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No
manual processes for tape change, storage etc. Multiple and varied
recording schedules |
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Variable frame recording rates (by time, camera & alarm) |
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Variable picture resolutions (better image definition) |
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Event
triggered recording (instant response, no tape-wind-up delays) |
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Automatic intelligent video motion detection. Remote accessibility (ISDN
or TCP/IP network connection) |
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Playback whilst recording |
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No
loss with copies from original |
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Output to video of recording sequences |
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Automatic compliance with the data protection act |
The hard disk recorder
has the ability to record cameras at different frame rate on either a timed
schedule or in response to alarm inputs. The video motion detection
enables the recorder to only record when there is significant movement
within the image. This cuts down the amount of storage space required for
the images.
One commonly asked
question regarding digital recording is the suitability of recordings to be
used as evidence in court. The simple answer to this is yes, The House
of Lords fifth report on “Digital Images As Evidence” clearly states that
digital images are admissible providing the normal audit trial is followed. |
