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- Recording Rate 30 FPS NTSC (Total)
- MPEG4 Compression
- Record Mode: Motion/Sensor/Schedule/Manual
- Software Included for Internet Monitoring / Networking
- Input Connector: BNC
QSPDVR04 is a PCI Card installed in a PC that will show and record live video from the cameras connected. It has 4 channels video input, the maximum show/recording rate is 25 fps under PAL ·format, and 30 fps under NTSC format. One PC can use 4 cards simultaneously, with 16 channels video input as the maximum number. Total store is 100 fps under PAL format, and 120 fps under NTSC format. 1-16 channel video input, 1/4/6/8/13/16 screen show modes are available. Multi clock radio triggering method: sensor clock radio, motion detection, video loss, and HDD sources shortage. Also supports schedule recording mode. Video compression format: MPEG4. 5 level recording quality options available, and the recording frame rate range from 1 to 30 fps adjustable for each channel. Recycling recording method available. Support multi-channel playback, searching by time/date and recording events,images can be zoom/capture/save/print/backup. Support remotes surveillance and PTZ control through web browser
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*** UPDATE 5/4/08: After over 1 year of use, I’ve made a few updates to the review. Overall, still very pleased! Just wanted to add some more useful information and minor updates. ***
I’m now using 2 QSPDVR04 PCI cards along with 8 various Q-See camears. The maximum is 4 PCI cards (16 channels) per logic. The box includes the software, users guide, pci card, and 4 BNC -> RCA adapters (the 4 connectors on the card itself are BNC (video only). The RCA adapters are only used for the low-end camears – which don’t normally work that well anyways. Also note that the Q-See hardware and software both appears to be identical to the Swann gear.
I do suggest a much better logic than their minimum supplies, especially if you are going to use more than 1 PCI card. In my case, the 2 cards are installed in a Dell Optiplex GX280, P4 2.4Ghz, 2GB of RAM, and 250GB HD. It’s a relatively cheap logic and has been dedicated as a DVR PC for the cameras. I originally had a slower PIII 1GHz logic doing the job, but when I added a 2nd PCI card, that was a small too much for the ancient Dell. Even as this is still well above the min sys supplies, it’s still a excellent thought to make use of the “scheduled reboot” feature if you notice things getting sluggish after awhile. This is possibly due to some bugs in the s/w and may be fixed in the future. I permanently install the latest software from the website – very vital.
I’m using the remote web playback/recording software so 4 other computers in the house can monitor the cameras in realtime as well as PC’s located outside of the house, via the Internet (may need to make changes to your router). I must also inform you that some of the “advanced” features may require a bit of time to map out for novice PC users. Especially considering the manual looks as though it was on paper in another foreign language and then poorly translated into English.
I have a few cameras connected to these cards. (1) QSVC456C camera, (3) QS2350C cameras, (2) QOCDC cameras, and (2) QPSCDCA indoor only cameras. The DVR software is setup to record 24/7 as well as make note of motion detection. This allows me to either playback everything, or just video everywhere motion was detected. But thanks to a 250GB HD, it can record for months without running out of space. The card is only able to capture 7 FPS for each camera (30fps total). This also applies to watching video in realtime. So images will grow “choppy,” which is expected for something in this price range. It’s honestly not a huge issue though.
The recorded image quality is honestly excellent, at a maximum of 640×480 pledge it facility well for home surveillance. Just don’t expect to zoom into a licence plate 100 ft away like you see on TV. :) The software also allows you choose several viewing options, such as auto scroll mode that goes through each camera, in full screen, one at a time. Or, show them all at once on the screen in various formats. You have the ability to set recording to schedule, manual, and/or motion detection (the sensitivity is adjustable).
The playback software facility very well. Just select a date, then scroll through the time to pick the spot you want to watch. You can watch 1 camera at a time, all of them at once, or pick the ones you want. It’s similar to other video editing software that you have likely seen on your PC. The only negative here is that if you want to watch it play back in realtime, the the fastest it will go is 4x. The use of ‘motion recording’ is recommended due to this over sight. I’m hoping a software update will fix this vital “feature.”
Pros:
* Very low-priced DVR PCI Card
* Simple installation
* Basic but very functional software
* Expandable up to 4 PCI cards
* Excellent video playback/record quality.
* Remote software for Live/Recorded playback via LAN/WAN.
Cons:
* Advanced features may confuse some users
* Manual needs to be re-writting in “English”
* Quick Forward needs to be drastically increased
* 30fps mutual between 4 cameras
Bottom line: even as here are better dedicated DVR’s and PCI DVR’s out here – considering the price and functionality of the QSPDVR04, I rate this card at 5 stars, and consider it highly recommended for and home/small business surveillance. Even though I didn’t have any issues with the card or software, keep in mind that I am a very technical user. If you don’t feel comfortable opening your PC or are a novice user – be sure to read the users guide on the Q-See site before hold to make sure you know what you’re getting into. :)
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|Performs well,
This hardware performs well, but for the price it doesn’t really provide anything the Swann equivelant does for a few dollars less, they both use the same software vendor. Also, here is a software upgrade available on Q-See’s site that makes some essential upgrades, I would recommend installing that straight away, as you have to uninstall in peacefulness to upgrade, and you lose any settings you made. Also, no matter how you read the wording, this card (and the Swann) only capture 32 fps divided by the number of camera’s you use. If you use 4 camera’s you will only get 7 fps on each.
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|All in all I am pretty pleased,
Let me initiation by saying that I give this a Five Star rating based on performance-for-price; this manufactured goods is not without its shortcomings.
I have an Intel motherboard with an Intel CPU and everything facility fantastic for me. I am running Windows Vista Ultimate 32-Bit. nVidia nForce chipset and nVidia 8800 GTS Graphics. I had lots of blue-screens when I first installed this card, but after updating the nForce drivers from nVidia’s website everything has been fantastic. (I have read that AMD users may have more issues.)
A point that I want to make very clear is about the “30 FPS (frames per second)” of video capture; this card can, in fact, encode 30 frames per second of MPEG video, but it is divided amongst the 4 camera ports. IE: you will get perfectly smooth (movie quality) video with 1 camera, 15 FPS each when using 2 cameras, 10 FPS with 3, and only 7 frames a second per camera with all four ports connected. I am not saying that this is terrible. Again, for the price, this is a fantastic card with LOADS of features, but do not expect a four-way split screen with each camera having fluid video.
That being said; I commonly like this card a lot. I specialize in computer service and repair for a living, and it took me a small even as to get the Web Service running correctly. I followed all of the steps to setup “Remote Viewing”, and was able to monitor all four cameras from any PC or laptop on my LAN, but was never able to watch from outside my home. A friend informed me that my ISP (COX Communications) blocks HTTP Port 80 (probably to discourage web-hosting) and once I configured my Q-See software and my Linksys router for Port 70 everything worked just fine. I can now watch my Front Door, Driveway, Backyard, and keep an eye on my pooches from anywhere in the world.
Another surprise was when I tried to log into my IP address from my Windows Mobile cell phone. A message questioned me if I wished to install the cab file offered by my IP address and when I accepted it added Pocket Camera to my Initiation programs. I can now scroll through all of my cameras live on my cell phone. (Yah, my friends reckon I’m a HUGE Geek, but they agree that THAT is pretty cool.) LOL
The only issue I have at the moment is that the Q-See “SUPERDVR” monitoring program is locked to 1024×768 pledge and cannot be went around on your screen. I have a dual-monitor setup and want to be able to drag the camera attention to my lesser monitor so I can see motion out of my peripheral vision even as working on my main screen. Unfortunately I still have to Alt+Tab back to the program periodically to survey my premises. No biggie, and most people may not be running dual-monitors, but it would be a nice option for those of us who do.
Something that really impressed me was the ability to playback any given period of time, from any of your cameras, then burn it directly to a DVD. This is useful if you need to bring evidence of vandalism to the establishment, or simply if you want to record your dogs running around in the backyard.
I highly recommend this card, and have positive reviews for a few cameras as well. Here are DVR cards at Amazon which can capture 30 Frames Per Second for each of four cameras, if you need such a thing, but most of then initiation ar four or five times the price. I reckon this is an exceptional and simple-to-use investment for any homeowner or small business.
**Update: December 2009** I have now had this card for some time and have been very pleased. The company has now released drivers for 64-Bit in commission systems (Vista and Windows 7). I was down for a bit after my upgrade, but their tech support was surprising responsive and assured me that the drivers were on their way. About a week or so after the release of “7” I was shocked to see them on their website. They have also updated the software over time, and I even have an app for my iPod Touch (or iPhone) which allows me to in the least view all my cameras! My friend’s reckon I’m a huge Geek, but we’ve now busted a punk who took an iPod Nano from my wife’s car, and identified a drunk who smashed our mailbox on Thankgiving night. Pretty cool! lol
**Update: June 2010** Got a new phone; Sprint HTC Evo 4G running Android 2.1 and have fantastic picture using a free app from the Android Marketplace called SuperCam. Picks up all my camers fine. Even allows you to capture pics and videos on the phone in the least! I’m liking this card even more now! (I like watching my dogs sleep, or bark at passerby, even as I’m away from home). LOL (p.s. I’m only on 3G in my area, not 4G (WiMax), and it still gives excellent framerates.)
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