What Is a DVR Monitor?
Digital Video Recorders (DVR) offer high-definition viewing of both indoor and outdoor surveillance capabilities when connected to a camera. DVR monitors are used by residential homeowners, commercial business owners and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Monitor Specs
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DVR monitors are capable of recording from two to 24 weeks, and can hold up to 300 gigabytes of memory. The units save digital images which are sent via one or multiple cameras. DVR monitors have replaced antiquated VCR tape surveillance systems in many businesses.
Sizes and Styles
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The recording monitors come in a vast array of sizes. You can purchase a model which slips easily inside a coat pocket, or a massive big screen monitor. Large monitors have the capability to separate images from multiple cameras into different areas of the screen for seamless real-time monitoring.
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Bonus Features
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Monitors can also be used as a part of a home entertainment system which allows you to store and play MP3 files. Baby monitoring systems with DVR monitors allow parents to not only hear when baby cries, but also see that the little one is safe. The advanced options on a DVR monitor dictate the added bells and whistles which an owner can utilize. Some models feature touch screen technology, motion activation sensors and rechargeable batteries for portability.
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