Features

Overview: The Samsung SDS-P4042 Video Security System includes an 8-channel DVR (digital video recorder) with a built-in 500 GB HDD (hard disk drive), and four SDC-7340BCN weatherproof bullet cameras. The DVR lets you simultaneously record video from up to 8 connected cameras. It has an HDMI port and a VGA port to let you monitor the system in real time. This system is ideal for use in home or retail settings.

500 GB Capacity: The SDR-4102N DVR includes a built-in 500 GB SATA HDD (hard disk drive) that gives you thousands of hours of storage. An external eSATA port lets you expand the capacity of the DVR by adding a second SATA HDD, if desired.

Operating System: The DVR has an embedded LINUX operating system to maintain stable operation.

Included Cameras: The DVR kit includes four SDC-7340BCN bullet cameras. The package also includes a 60' cable (for power and video signal) for each camera. Camera features include:

• Image Sensor: 1/3" color 960H CMOS image sensor with a resolution of 720 lines (color) and 976 (H) x 494 (V) effective pixels
• IR Range: 82 feet
• Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with IR LED on)
• Lens: 3.8mm F2.0 lens with 75° horizontal field of view
• Weatherproof Rating: IP66 rated for dust, wind, and rain
• Dimensions: Width=2.837" Height=2.39" Length=7.504" (including base).

DVR: The component-style DVR lets you monitor and record video (at up to 240 fps) from up to eight remotely-mounted cameras. Eight BNC composite video inputs are provided to plug in the cameras. The unit also has four audio inputs and one audio output for use with optional microphones. (The included cameras are not audio capable.) The system uses H.264 video encoding and G.711 audio encoding. You can simultaneously record to the hard disk, while playing back recorded video.

Live Monitoring: You can monitor all eight connected cameras at the same time (in a 9-split mode), seven cameras at a time, four at a time, two cameras in a PIP (picture-in-picture) configuration, or any of the cameras individually. The 8 cameras can be viewed in two 4-split modes in sequence. Single camera monitoring can be done in sequence, or selected manually. The DVR has an HDMI port to connect it to a TV, and a VGA port for connecting to a computer monitor. The video output has a resolution of 960 x 480 with a frame rate of 120fps.

Network/Mobile Operation: The DVR supports real-time monitoring via a network connection. With Samsung's Smart Viewer central management software (included), you can oversee multiple systems, in various locations all over the world, from a single location. You can also view video from your cameras on an iOS or Android tablet or smartphone using the free iPOLis app. The app is compatible with iPhone/iPad running iOS 6.0 or later, as well as Android devices with version 2.3 and up. In addition to monitoring multiple cameras, you can also control PTZ-enabled cameras (pan/tilt/zoom), and playback recorded video from the DVR.

Notifications: The system can send instant email notifications when motion is detected, or when cameras are tampered with. This allows you to respond instantly when unexpected events arise. When a camera is redirected, vandalized, or covered up, you are notified, and recording to the DVR automatically begins.

Privacy Masking: If there are areas in the camera's view that you do not wish to show, you can use privacy masking to obscure those areas. Up to 4 zones per camera can be selected for privacy masking.

Pan Tilt Zoom: When PTZ-capable cameras are connected, you can set up each camera to pan and tilt up/down/left/right in a constant pattern, or when an alarm is triggered. You can also control the panning speed, zoom, focus, and iris. None of the included cameras are PTZ-capable.

Video Playback: When you are ready to play back recordings, you can search by time, type, or channel. Videos can be played back at normal speed, fast play, slow play, manual frame-by-frame playback, and reverse play. You can switch to the previous or next file, or any file in the current play list. If there are files from another channel recorded at the same time, you can immediately switch to that file. All channel synchronous real time playback is also available. In continuous play mode, the next file automatically plays when the current file ends.

Backup: The DVR allows you to backup your HDD via the provided High Speed USB 2.0 port on the rear panel. You can use a flash drive, portable HDD, or a disk burner. The device should be formatted in FAT 32 format.

Connections: The DVR has the following connections:

• Front Panel: USB port (Type A) for connecting supplied optical mouse
• Rear Panel:
  • Video In: BNC x8
  • Audio In: RCA x4
  • Audio Out: RCA x1
  • VGA Output: Female DE-15
  • HDMI
  • LAN Port: RJ-45
  • USB Port (Type A): High Speed USB 2.0 port for connecting mass storage hard disk backup
  • RS-485: +/- connection for controlling PTZ-compatible camera
  • eSATA: Port for external storage device
  • Power Socket: DC 12V for supplied AC power adapter