Digital Video Recorder Surveillance and Monitoring

A completely new digital approach to the surveillance and monitoring your store is now available through KSI. Through our digital video recorder surveillance and monitoring service, we can take the worries out of any type of alarm situation that occurs in your store.

• Tripped alarms can be verified before you receive a false alarm call that wakes you up in the middle of the night.
• Emails can be sent that give a digital video clip of what actually occurred when the alarm was tripped.
• Voice communication allows us to reach you through speakers in the store to protect you from would-be assailants by announcing our presence when the situation arises. Imagine hearing, “This is a routine security sweep, we are simply checking in on you. You feel safer and the would-be assailant changes his mind.

Read on about our digital video recorder surveillance equipment to learn more about this option.

KSI SecureVision

The KSI SecureVision is taking the DVR market by storm! Customers in both our banking and retail sectors have been impressed by the SecureVision's overall design, usability, and simplicity in both hardware and software design. In fact, the SecureVision DVR has one of the best price points and the best standard features throughout the DVR industry. And because KSI is the designer and the integrator of the SecureVision, interfacing with all cash registers with dual serial ports - no matter the make or model - just became a snap. The SecureVision enables POS interfacing with cameras, cash management safes and other time saving equipment to work for your business instead of against it.

Unlike other DVR companies, KSI prides itself on developing a DVR that comes standard with 250 GB and 16 camera card. Start with 2 cameras or start with 16 cameras. Either way, the SecureVision grows with your operation without the additional costs of boards and pieces caused by register or camera expansion. KSI believes in providing equipment that increases your bottom line and encourages business growth without the cost of future upgrades and other hidden costs.

And nothing tops KSI's installation and service support. Timely and reliable support allows your business to get down to the business of making money without worrying about faulty equipment. All DVR and camera technology comes with a one (1) year parts and service warranty.

Overview

• Cost effective Digital Video Recorder with the best price points for value
• Replaces time lapse VCRs' video switchers and multiplexers
• No more swapping VCR tapes
• Image quality superior to analog tape
• Access live and recorded images via TCP/IP, modem or the internet

Software Features

• SRT (Smart Recording Technology)
• Digital video watermarking ensures integrity of images
• Remote live and recorded image viewing via client software
• Remote live and recorded image viewing via Internet Explorer
• Remote live view of multiple locations via Internet Explorer
• Remote live image viewing via Pocket PC client
• Up to 640 x 480 recording and display resolution
• Alarm with email (jpeg or text message)
• Supports dynamic IP
• Multiple level password authority
• View and record images simultaneously

Hardware Features

• 4-16 camera systems
• Audio recording available (check local and state laws)
• Watchdog function will reset system in the event power is lost
• Windows XP Professional based systems

Optional Features

• Supports pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) camera controllers (with SV-IO module)
• Supports various PTZ camera models
• Supports integration with Point-of-Sale (POS) systems with (SV-DATA module)
• Industrial, wall mount and custom cases available

In addition, KSI carries all major manufacturer camera and lens powers and styles. LCD and flat-screen viewing monitors are available in all sizes. Contact KSI for more information.

Choosing a Digital Video Recorder

There are three main factors when choosing the DVR (Digital Video Recorder) that is right for your business:

1. Software - This is by far the most important factor in choosing a DVR. When looking at a software package, the goal is to find something that is both easy to use and offers you the most effective search capabilities for your business. When compared to a VCR that only allows you to review a tape with fast-forward and rewind, a DVR opens up many more possibilities. A DVR should have:
   • a simple way to search for the time and date of recorded events
   • an interface that allows for you to easily switch from live mode to review mode
   • a searchable database for POS transactions. (Some retailers do not believe this is an important feature because they are accustomed to a text inserter that not only covers up images, but does not allow for search capabilities. Technology is available to make POS reporting a very powerful management tool.)
2. Storage Space - The goal here is to understand your security needs. Why purchase an expensive DVR with a 480 GB hard drive when another product can deliver the same results with a 100 GB unit and save you money. There are many DVRs on the market and each uses a different compression technology to store images.
   • Consider... Analyze how many days of storage the unit can handle instead of how many gigs the unit has. (Do not be fooled into thinking that all machines have the same compression rates!)
3. Frames per Second (FPS) - Real time speed is 24 FPS. Though it may be tempting to have this much speed for each camera, it is ultimately not necessary. The need for most cameras is about 1-2 FPS. A frame rate of 3-5 FPS can be used in areas that are more important to gain coverage, such as a view of the front door as customers come and go or perhaps sections of the counter where the majority of cash handling occurs.

At Ken Smith Inc., we are always testing new products and have seen over 20 DVRs come through our doors.   We assess the strengths and weaknesses of each DVR and use the system that we feel currently serves the needs of our customers best. We have taken the guesswork out of choosing the right DVR to work for you.