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SVAT CV300-4CH-001 User Friendly Web Ready 4 Channel DVR Security System with 4 Indoor/Outdoor Weatherproof Night Vision Surveillance Cameras
 
 

SVAT CV300-4CH-001 User Friendly Web Ready 4 Channel DVR Security System with 4 Indoor/Outdoor Weatherproof Night Vision Surveillance Cameras

by SVAT
2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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Technical Details

  • Record over 2 years of video footage with the built-in 500GB hard drive
  • 24/7 lifetime live customer support is available through phone, email, and live web chat both before and after you buy
  • Includes 4 indoor/outdoor hi-res weatherproof night vision cameras
  • Transfer recorded footage directly to your computer for viewing and archiving using the included USB cable
  • Advanced motion activated recording allows you to record only when motion is detected

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 11.6 x 9.8 inches ; 17 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B002TOL3P6
  • Item model number: CV300-4CH-001
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: October 20, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Protect your hard-earned possessions, assets, family and business; know who has been on your property; rid yourself of uneasiness when you travel on vacation or business. The CV300-4CH-001 is a user friendly, hassle-free security system that you can setup yourself. The DVR's built-in 500GB hard drive can record over 2 years of continuous video. Enjoy the convenience of being able to view your footage online or on a TV. Access your DVR's live or recorded video on any computer in the world by using the Internet. Check in on your property easily and never miss a moment. This DVR is loaded with features that will help keep your property safe and secure. The CV300-4CH-001 is an effective and simple solution for protecting your property.


Record over 2 years of video footage on the built-in 500GB hard drive



Transfer recorded footage directly to your computer using the included USB cable

Do-it-yourself system allows you to set up and monitor your property without the need for a professional installer. Click to enlarge



View video online with no service fees from any computer in the world. Click to enlarge
Top 5 Reasons to Buy

Fast & Hassle-Free Setup

SVAT 's stylish DVR is incredibly easy to set up and use. It is plug-and-play so you can do everything yourself within minutes.

Record Over 2 Years of Video Footage
The 500GB hard drive can hold over 2 years of continuous video and is optimized for 24/7 surveillance. We only use hard drives that are specifically designed for high capacity writing, which ensures long product life and accurate video data storage. Your DVR will alert you when your memory space is full so that you can overwrite your old video, stop the unit from recording, or backup and transfer your video footage.

Back Up Data to Your Computer
Transfer recorded footage directly to your PC computer using the included USB cable. View and archive video effortlessly with the included software.

View Video Online with No Service Fees
Regardless of where you are in the world, you can view your DVR's live or recorded video footage on any internet accessible computer with Internet Explorer. See what is happening on your property and check in on your employees or family members. (Requires a router, Windows operating system, Internet Explorer browser, and broadband Internet connection for online viewing).

We'll Get You Online with Our 24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
Assistance is available for you whenever you need it. Simply visit www.svat.com for video networking guides, simple tips on how to protect your property, and instructional videos on topics such as camera placement. Our customer support team can be reached by phone 24/7, or by e-mail and live web chat services so that you will always have access to an expert.

More Features

4 Weatherproof Cameras with Night Vision
The included cameras are built for the outdoors with professional grade weatherproof housing and sunshades. They have multiple infrared (IR) LEDs that allow you to see in the dark, up to 15 feet away. They activate automatically when it gets dark and deactivate during the day to save energy (CDS sensor).


Each camera has multiple infrared (IR) LEDs that allow you to see in the dark, up to 15 feet away
Advanced Motion Activated Recording
You can set the DVR to record only when motion is detected and alert you with an audible alarm. You can even set individual cameras to detect motion, and only video from those cameras will be recorded. Motion Mask allows you to block areas with constant motion, ensuring that only suspicious activity is recorded.

24 Hour Scheduled Recording
You can fully customize a daily recording schedule. You can choose which hours of the day you want to continuously record, motion record, or not record at all. Each camera can be scheduled with different settings.

Worry Free Recording
Once power is restored after an outage, the DVR will continue recording automatically based on your recording schedule. It will also ensure that your DVR configuration and custom settings are stored.


You can easily view all cameras simultaneously in quad screen mode, or individually in full screen mode
Customize Your Camera Display
You can easily view all cameras simultaneously in quad screen mode, or individually in full screen mode.

Easily Connects to TV for Viewing
The DVR supports external TV/monitors with RCA connections. This is useful for monitoring from multiple locations within your business or home, and provides a larger view of your cameras.

Find Your Video Footage Easily with Time, Date, and Event Search
Finding your recorded footage is easy. Simply choose the desired date and time range, and the requested video clips will appear. Clips are also labeled by event, which makes it easy to find footage that was captured by motion detection.

Endless Location Options with 60ft of Wiring per Camera
The included 60ft camera wiring gives you flexibility in the installation of your cameras and allows you to increase each camera's range. If you need additional 60ft cable lengths, you can purchase the DF10W. The single wire also conveniently carries both the power and video signals, so you are only running one wire per camera (maximum 180ft cable length per camera is recommended).

Nationwide Installation Service
Don't have time to install your system? SVAT can have your system installed for you in any zip code across the continental United States, plus key population centers in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Our trusted network of security installers will not only install your system but also take the time to train you on its features and functions so you can get the most out of your security system.


All neccessary power supplies and mounting hardware included


What's in the Box
  • DVR with 500GB HDD
  • 4 Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Cameras
  • Power Adapter for DVR
  • 1 Four-to-One Port Power Supply for Cameras
  • 10ft RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
  • 4 x 60ft 4 PIN DIN to RCA (male) Power Cables
  • 5 RCA to BNC Connectors
  • Mounting Hardware
  • 4 Window Warning Stickers
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Instruction Manual
  • Software CD
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • 24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support

Product Description

Web Ready DVR Security System Perpwith 4 Indoor/Outdoor Cameras


 

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Average Customer Review
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, June 8, 2010
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This review is from: SVAT CV300-4CH-001 User Friendly Web Ready 4 Channel DVR Security System with 4 Indoor/Outdoor Weatherproof Night Vision Surveillance Cameras (Electronics)
I purchased this item in June 2010 and paid $399.

The product was easy to install, but only if you use the wires provided with the kit (comes with 60' per camera). The down side of using the included wires is, you must install the wires. My house was pre-wired for security cameras, but the pre-wiring used CAT5 and COAX so I had to create custom 4-pin DIN connectors. Creating custom DIN connectors required a great deal of soldering and heat shrinking, but it beat crawling through the attic and running wires through walls.

The cameras are decent, with okay resolution and okay frames-per-second (FPS). They only have a 60 degree range of view, so 4 cameras provides limited views.

The DVR is very disappointing. This system uses a single-function DVR, which means you can only do one thing at a time (either play back or record), but you cannot view the video if the unit is currently recording (you have to stop recording). The DVR also only supports a max of 30 FPS across all 4 channels/cameras. I allocated 10, 10, 5 and 5. The DVR also has poor resolution - maybe its the cameras, but I think its the DVR because the live video is much clearer than the recorded video. In addition, the DVR is rather cheap. I attempted to format the hard drive when I first installed it the unit, but got a message that there "was no hard drive." After hours of fussing with it, I finally just unplugged it for 30 minutes or so; after which it detected the hard drive and allowed me to format.

Connecting to the DVR: You can connect to the DVR in one of 2 ways - via a USB cable or via a network (including the internet). Connecting to an internal network (e.g., home network) is fairly simple, and can be done in a few minutes. Configuration for external network (e.g., internet) access is a bit more complicated. I eventually figured it out, thanks to some helpful websites, but it took 2 or 3 hours before I got it working. If you plan on accessing the DVR from your network, you cannot have the DVR connected via the USB too (not at the same time). When the USB is connected, the hard drive is "in use" by the computer connected via USB, and thus, other computers can only view live video - cannot playback recorded video. Of course, this is not explained in the manual and is definitely not obvious when logged in from a remote computer.

Software and Play back: To play back recorded video, you need the software (DxClient). There are two ways to access/use this software. One is to install it on your computer (requires Windows - sorry Mac users). The other is to use an Active-X control in Internet Explorer (sorry, but it doesn't work with Firefox). Either way works fine. The software (user interface) is straight forward, but it's also confusing. To playback video, you click an icon to bring up a play list, then select the video you want to play. The problem is, mine only shows one play list and when I click it, I can't tell if I'm playing a recording or watching live footage. Thus, either the software is buggy or the DVR is not recording; either way very disappointing.

Since this is my first surveillance system, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, I am not very satisfied with with this purchase. If I had to do it over again, I would have done more research before buying and would have paid more for a higher quality system.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Product, February 12, 2010
This review is from: SVAT CV300-4CH-001 User Friendly Web Ready 4 Channel DVR Security System with 4 Indoor/Outdoor Weatherproof Night Vision Surveillance Cameras (Electronics)
The cv-300-4ch-001 video security system from svat is a great product. It is easy to set up and use. It gives you peace of mind, because you can see what is or has gone on in and around your home even when you are sleeping or not at home. The video quality is excellent. The Hard drives holds a lot. The cameras are small so not too noticable. I would definately reccomend this product.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easier then setting up your morning alarm clock!, April 28, 2010
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I don't have much patience anymore with setting up electronic equipment, god only knows I've done tons over the years. So the first thing I did with this unit was to take the manual out when I had time, and read it. Something men have a hard time doing, lol. I was totally surprised at the ease and laymens instructions! The hardest thing about the whole set up was feeding the cables throughout the house! The unit set up was sooooooo easy to learn! And I NEVER say that about electronic set-ups anymore! I had the thing going within literally minutes! And for such a low price, I am blown away to all that it can do! My only small concern is the night vision. My cameras are all set up outside. And like the manual says, night vision isn't too good past about 15'. Unless you have sensor lights outside as well. In which case it views great! Other then that, I'm really happy with it! Good product with a great price!
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