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We often asked by customers why our DVR system images are more clear and crisp compared to others? 

Questions to ask before you buy, or say bye.

Key factors that contributes to the quality of images taken and recorded to DVR are:

1.  Camera Resolution; Most security companies  tend to omit the specification of the cameras they are trying to sell you.

               This is one of the  important specs to consider when purchasing a security camera it could make the difference in identifying a person committing a crime by having the highest resolution. The more lines of resolution the higher the definition of the picture. Indicated by the number of horizontal TV lines that make up a picture each individual horizontal TV line is made of a number of pixels and the total number of these lines makes up the full picture you see on your screen. 

              What resolution is available in the market for security color cameras?

                  -800 TV lines 3 CCD camera     

                  -600 TV lines  Television Broadcast

                  -550 TV lines  Newer 2005 models.

                  -470/480 TV lines " High Resolution"

                  -420 TV lines " Medium Resolution"

                  -380 TV lines "Standard Resolution"

                  -330 TV lines "as seen in toys and hobby cam"

                  - 100TV lines "as seen in web cam"

When choosing security cameras and security camera systems you must consider the resolution of each individual component comprising your security camera system so you can select components with similar resolution. Now you know what cameras are available out there, would you use a camera that is intended for toys or web cam for your valuable property?  

Click here to see our high resolution Security Camera system.

2. Recording Resolution of your recorder;  

Many advertise on the Internet and are operated out of homes, basements and garages, While these companies may hold themselves out to be  security specialists - beware - few deliver quality video recording or reliable equipment. Most recorder/DVR sold online has a very poor recording resolution (click here to see sample of low quality recorder).  At the International Security Conference in Las Vegas our company attended there were hundreds of exhibitor booths with DVR's on display, most of which were unable to provide a live demonstration of their equipment or show the features listed in their sales brochures without experiencing significant problems.

A true DVR, meant for security surveillance and mission critical applications, is a sophisticated system composed of specialized hardware, software and sub-assemblies with built-in checks and balances. It all must work in unison to create a robust and reliable piece of equipment.

Separating the quality from junk can be a daunting task for first time buyer of DVR's. Often entry-level products will conveniently not to mention or  fail to mention the things that their system will not do . What most marketing people say about you? the less you know the easiest for them to sell you.

Before you buy a DVR ask what is the recording resolution for each camera port on the DVR. 

Compare them with Seattle DVRs' recording resolution (see sample of HIGH quality recorder here) then play this low quality recorder again to see for your self.  View it in full screen and see the difference.

 
• Recording Resolution:  Don't confuse it with Viewing (live) Resolution.

    -800x600    " mission critical application

    -720x480   "Highest resolution for commercial    "

    -720x240   "Mid Resolution "       

    -640x480   " State Gaming (casino) Commissions Standard" 

    -320x240   " Standard Resolution" - as seen in most DVR     

    -160x120   " Low Resolution" - storage savior.

    -80x60       " web cam resolution"

Lets say you  purchase a high resolution color security camera that has 480 lines resolution , a monitor with 600 line resolution (like your TV) and a time lapse security recorder or DVR with 320 line resolution. The end result will be a picture that looks great on the monitor when you are viewing it live but not so great when you playback anything that has been recorded. Why was the quality of the playback picture so poor when it looked so good live? Well, your live picture was clear because the monitor had 600 line resolution which surpassed the 480 line resolution that the security camera was putting out, so there will be no loss in resolution on live picture. However the recorder that was purchased was only 320 line resolution causing all of your recording to be done at 320 line resolution instead of 480 line security camera resolution. As you can see the camera resolution is not the only factor that determines the resolution you will get as the end result. 

Click here to see our high resolution DVR system.

3.  Cabling System:

     RG59 with 18/2 cable.

     RG6     for CCTV  and 18/2.

    Fiber for building to building.

    Cat5e for network cameras.

     If you use other type of wires, you will have a hard time getting another camera for your expansion later

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Our major clients to mention few are, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Public School Head Office, LIHI, Kidney Center, Olympic Medical, License Online, Major Golf courses, Mitco Transport, Seattle Jewelry, Pharmacies and most of .COM companies in Seattle.

With the rising needs of Video Surveillance all over the world, the company introduces Digital Video Recorders and Surveillance in early 2003 and spun its market to Digital Surveillance and security industry. Seattle DVR incorporated in '04 to support its fast growing sales. 

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