H.264 embedded DVR - 4, 8, 9, 16 ch, 4CIF, DCIF & QCIF, all units capable of 30 fps per channel with perfectly synchronized MP3 audio (***exception)

Our Non-PC H.264 Digital Video Recorders are the latest from our laboratories, utilizing the most advanced H.264 technology in video/audio encoding/decoding, hard disk record and TCP/IP. Our H.264 DVRs have both the features of a digital video/audio recorder (DVR) and digital video/audio server (DVS). Our H.264 DVRs can work as a stand-alone or be used to build a powerful surveillance network, widely used in banks, telecommunication, transportation, factories, warehouse, irrigation, Military and Governmnet applications, etc...

Our Embedded Digital Video Recorder adopts a high performance embedded real-time multi-tasking operating system (RTOS) and an embedded CPU, to perfectly implement all the functions needed to build a surveillance system. Running all the software of a FLASH makes the system more steady and reliable.

Features


• Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
• Industry Leading Compression – H.264, Highest quality video images and Lowest bandwidth usage on the market today!
• Up to full motion video on all four channels: 1/16th to 30 Frames per second
• Highest capacity 16-channel embedded DVR: (8) hard drive capacity (up to 2,000GB ea.)
• Most reliable DVR on the market: MTBF greater than 80,000 hours
• LAN / WAN ready: Built-in web viewer
• Compatible with seamless integration with our "CONCERT" service
• 4, 8, 9 & 16 Channel Models Available (Please see below for details)
• Same Software on all units
• Easy to Use – Easy to Train
• QCIF, CIF, & Limited DCIF & 4CIF
• 1/16th to 30 Frames Per Second per channel capable
• All units capable of 30 fps per Channel
• Perfectly Synchronized Audio & Video
• Audio Input on every Channel
• Built-In Web Viewer for Remote Access
• Built-In USB port for Back-up/Archive
• optional On-Board CD-R/W (excluding Solus Commercial)
• Built-In Two Way Audio over IP
• Completely compatible with seamless integration with our Concert Hybrid DVR / NVR Software
• LAN /WAN ready


Revolutionary Capabilities

Unmatched Reliability

For the Solus Series of embedded Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), we have used only the highest performance hardware available. This is what gives the Solus DVR its unequaled reliability for year-in/year-out operation, with a 50,0000 hr MTBF you can be assured many years of trouble free operation!

Highest Quality Images

Utilizing the H.264 compression codec allows our Solus Series DVRs to provide higher quality video than MPEG-4/2, at a lower bit rate, and all while using 40% to 60% less Hard Disk space.

Highest Internal Capacity

With (8) Hard Drive Bays, each rated to 2,000GB, the Solus Series has no equal in capability. Boasting an internal capacity of 16 Terrabytes sets it apart from all competition.

Concert software Compatible

Completely compatible with our Concert Software makes it an excellent stand-alone machine or an integral part of a larger solution.

• Click here for more information on our Concert Hybrid DVR / NVR Software


General Specifications

Compression function:

• Each channel can be compressed independently in 25F/S (PAL) or 30F/S (NTSC), using H.264 algorithm
• Both variable bit-rate and variable frame rate are supported
• Each channel can be compressed independently, using an OggVorbis audio standard. The output bit-rate is 16 kbps
• The output video and audio streams are integrated to generate the synchronized H.264 stream, Video and audio coincide with each other from beginning to end when the stream is played back

Supports following resolution

• QCIF, CIF, & Limited DCIF & 4CIF
• Supports multi-zone motion detection
• Supports position configurable OSD & LOGO
• Supports watermark

Network Functions

• Supports TCP/IP (ARP, RARP, IP, ODP, TCP, PPP, PPPoE, DHCP, SNMP, etc)
• Supports broad-band transmission (ADSL, etc)
• Supports narrow-band transmission (PSTN, etc)
• Streams of one or more channels, Net DVR's running state and alarm state can be accessed through network
• Net DVR's parameters can be set through the network
• Supports remote control of PTZ
• Streams can be recorded in a remote host PC
• Files in Net DVR can be downloaded to or remotely played in a remote host PC
• Supports Net DVR remote upgrading
• PC hosts can gain direct control of Net DVR's RS-232 or RS-485 port
• Supports voice talk between host in surveillance center (back end) and Net DVR (front end)
• Supports embedded web server. Browser can be used to access Net DVR

Storage Functions

• Supports 6 kinds of record trigger mode: Schedule mode, alarm mode, motion detection, motion detection & alarm, motion detection & alarm
• Won't lose frames when switch record files
• Can install up to 8 HDD and each HDD supports 2000 GBytes, that's 16 TB
• Supports hard disk sleep mode
• Supports FAT32 file system
• Supports HDD smart
• Supports cyclic and non-cyclic record mode
• Supports network access storage (NAS)
• Supports USB flash disk, USB hard disk, USB CDRW for backup

Preview & Playback Functions

• Supports Monitor
• Supports VGA
• Switch quickly in preview mode
• Supports partial zone sheltering
• Supports local file Play and time play, support play fast, play slow, pause, play frame one by one, etc..
• Supports OSD, LOGO

PTZ control

• Supports Pan-Tilt-Zoom control and Preset through front, keyboard and network
• Supports up to 70 different protocols and most the most popular PTZ protocols
• Ability to customize new PTZ protocol

Alarm Functions

• Supports Motion detect alarm, switch alarm, signal lost alarm, exception alarm, etc...
• Supports setup of alarm related with PTZ preset

Others

• Support RS-485 interface keyboard
• User-friendly menu interface, easy to use easy to train 5 min. max
• Multi-level user priority

• Click here for the Solus Professional capable of 4CIF, DCIF, QCIF and CIF
• Click here for the Solus Industrial capable of DCIF on all channels CIF & QCIF, not 4CIF





• Click here for the Solus Matrix capable of QCIF and CIF
• The Solus Matrix does not have Audio with Video but has a loop out for spot monitors
• Solus Matrix comes in 4, 9 and 16 channel option
• Solus Matrix does not support CD-RW





• Click here for the Solus Commercial capable of QCIF & CIF on all channels, and DCIF and 4CIF on the 1st of every 4 channels example: Ch1, Ch5, Ch9, Ch13
• Solus Commercial does not support Internal CD-RW but will support external CDRW through USB port (optional)





• Click here for the *** NEW Solus Entry Level h.264 DVR capable of CIF on all channels, 4 Ch (NTSC: 120FPS / PAL: 100FPS total) or 16 ch (NTSC: 240FPS / PAL: 200FPS total) with loop out models available, Supports internal CDRW (included, unless there is more than 2 HDDs ordered) with 2 HDD capable of 2000GB each or 4 HDD @ 2000GB each without CDRW, also supports External CDRW. An affordable professional Entry level H.264 DVR, make your first DVR a h.264!


Please note:

Make sure you check your order before proceeding, as the Solus Matrix and Commercial do not support Internal CD-RW.
If you choose a CD-RW for the Solus Professional and Industrial, the CD-RW takes the space of 4 HDDs so you will only be able to install 4 HDDs into the units.

Quick Q & A


• Q: What are the differences between CIF, 2CIF, 4CIF, QCIF, DCIF & D1 resolution?


• A: Resolution and bit rate:



• Resolution:



• CIF – 352 x 240 pixels
• 2CIF – 704 x 240 pixels
• 4CIF – 704 x 480 pixels – has the best resolution
• QCIF -1076 x 120 pixels – Is almost never used
• DCIF – 528 x 320 pixels
• 2CIF and DCIF have the same # of pixels but the DCIF has a better aspect ratio (3x4)
• D1 - 720 x 480 pixels - Is basically the same as 4CIF, different manufacturers apply different pixel x pixel but it is usually 16 pixels wider than 4CIF which is un-noticeable to the naked eye.


• Bit Rate:


Recommended Bit rates (higher motion requires higher bit rates)


• CIF: 4fps: 160–320 kbps ~ 8fps: 224–448 kbps ~ 16fps: 320–640 kbps ~ 20fps: 384–768 kbps ~ 30fps: 448–896 kbps



• DCIF: 4fps: 192-384 kbps ~ 8fps: 256-512 kbps ~ 16fps: 384-768 kbps ~ 20fps: 448–896 kbps ~ 30fps: 512-1024 kbps



• 4CIF: 4fps: 320–640 kbps ~ 8fps: 512-1024 kbps ~ 16fps: 640-1280 kbps ~ 20fps: 896-1792 kbps ~ 30 fps: 1024-2048 kbps

The higher the resolution the larger the file size, the higher the resolution the clearer the image, just like a digital camera.
DCIF (528 x 320), will give the best video quality in a Embedded DVR with 16 channels.

Compression is a separate setting and in our hardware is independent of the resolution and frame rate setting. The three settings must be set with each of the other two settings in mind. Too much compression will result in a poor image, too low a frame rate setting will result in lots of missed action and too low a resolution will not deliver the image quality you desire.


• Click here for our H.264 HDD Calculation Tutorial
• Click here to find the ideal settings with our H.264 HDD Calculator
• Click here for our H.264 HDD - FPS - Kbps alterable chart / Calculator


Bear in mind that if there is a PTZ or high motion, higher bit rates (lower compression) should be set.

Further on the HDD space

HDD space required is directly fixed to the bit rate and only the bit rate. Bit rate should be determined by the fps, resolution and image quality desired. We can set any bit rate 32kbps-2048kbps with any fps or resolution. The bit rate chosen with a given fps and resolution will dictate the image quality. So you see bit rate is what controls the HDD space needed, but we need to select a bit rate that will give the image quality desired at the programmed fps and resolution.

For example you can set 4CIF, 30fps, 32kbps – useless video
Or
4CIF, 30fps 2048fps – best video

The bit rate selection is what affects the image quality and the HDD space, the fps and resolution do not come into play on the actual calculation, but they are used to determine the bit rate required.

So not factoring fps, resolution or image quality the h.264 system HDD space per hour per channel ranges from 14.4MB to 921MB. Obviously the higher the bit rate the better the image quality. The higher the resolution and fps the higher the bit rate needs to be to get the desired image quality.

32kbps at CIF 1/16th fps is good quality, moving the fps up means moving the bit rate up. More motion needs more bit rate.

Most people will be happy with settings between CIF 6 fps-96kbps to 20 fps-320 kbps on fixed cameras, with PTZ higher bit rates are needed.


• A pointer about fps, a punch can be missed with less then 7fps, a theft can be missed with less then 10 fps.


Contact us at 1.403.668.4758 or E-mail us for a live demo to show the difference our systems make.


• Q. Why are your HDDs more expensive than others available on the market?
• A. We offer a 5 year warranty on our HDDs, we supply 1 year warranty with RMA, and the remaining 4 years the HDD manufacturer takes care of you. Other companies usually only give you 30 day warranty total.
  That's the difference quality and service make!



• Q. How do I tell ho much HDD space I have used and have left?
• A. Please see page 95 of the Users manual



• Q. How much HDD space does the Audio take up in the recording?
• A. 1 or 2% of the file size. Please note there is 2 way audio only, 1 mic, 1 speaker. Connection type: BNC In / Out



• Q. Is the USB port is available in 2.0?
• A. Not at this time



• Q. Are the units available with a gigabit Ethernet port?
• A. No, not at this time



• Q. Are the Solus H.264 DVRs DVD-RW compatible?
• A. No, not athis time this is being taken into consideration fro future firmware upgrades



• Q. If I install my own HDDs expanding the Embedded H.264 DVR / server system later on, will this void my warranty?
• A. No, unless we find damage if there is a failure



• Q. How many PCs can I load your awesome Concert Software on to?
• A. Unlimited, however only 16 people can log into the Embedded H.264 DVR / servers at one given time, then it becomes a bandwidth issue