High-performance, high-resolution recording and playback with Dedicated Micros DV-IP RT
High-performance, high-resolution recording and playback with Dedicated Micros DV-IP RT

The Dedicated Micros DV-IP RT builds on the success of the NetVu Connected embedded RTOS architecture that offers installers and end users a powerful, robust transition into the world of networked CCTV.  It has been developed specifically to offer distributed enterprise class installations, high-performance, high-resolution video with optimised transmission - ideal to meet the needs of high-security applications such as cash-counting centres, high-value retail surveillance and bonded warehousing where a high record rate is preferable. Available in 8, 16 and 32 input versions, the DV-IP RT is able to record at either 200 or 400 fps - depending on the model - a level of performance which enables up to 16 cameras to be recorded simultaneously, at full D1 resolution MPEG4, in real-time.  Complementary decoders will allow real time decoding on multiple channels - a capability beyond the performance limitations of PC based competitors. Other key features of the DV-IP RT include: uniquely, the ability to record NetVu Connected megapixel images from Dedicated Micros new IP Camera, dual composite monitor outputs for viewing flexibility and dual bi-directional audio; a large capacity internal storage of up to 1.5TB which can be expanded by a further 7.5TB via external high-speed SATA ports and an integral DVD writer for local archiving. The new enhanced performance NetVu Connected processor core allows PowerScript capability to tackle any high performance integration requirement. Key features: 4CIF at 25fps on all cameras real time viewing and recording Simultaneous MPEG-4 & JPEG transmission and recording MultiMode Recording: Dynamically-switchable resolution, record-rate & compression (MPEG4/JPEG) per camera Deep integration of mega pixel IP cameras Composite and HDMi connections Simultaneous record, playback, live viewing, archiving and multiple user network viewing with no loss of recording performance Automatic connection to Remote Video Receiving Centre on alarm Remote Alarm Reporting using Ethernet, Email and SMS False alarm suppression and alternative signalling path Video motion search allows search back through recordings for movement in a specific area of the image NetVu ObserVer remote viewing software Multiway DuoVu for live and recorded viewing simultaneously Can be used for central monitoring applications (BS-8418 compliance Note 1) Built-in internal DVD-R (DVD Writer) and USB ports Lip Sync Audio per camera

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High-performance, high-resolution recording and playback with Dedicated Micros DV-IP RT
High-performance, high-resolution recording and playback with Dedicated Micros DV-IP RT

The Dedicated Micros DV-IP RT builds on the success of the NetVu Connected embedded RTOS architecture that offers installers and end users a powerful, robust transition into the world of networked CCTV.  It has been developed specifically to offer distributed enterprise class installations, high-performance, high-resolution video with optimised transmission - ideal to meet the needs of high-security applications such as cash-counting centres, high-value retail surveillance and bonded warehousing where a high record rate is preferable. Available in 8, 16 and 32 input versions, the DV-IP RT is able to record at either 200 or 400 fps - depending on the model - a level of performance which enables up to 16 cameras to be recorded simultaneously, at full D1 resolution MPEG4, in real-time.  Complementary decoders will allow real time decoding on multiple channels - a capability beyond the performance limitations of PC based competitors. Other key features of the DV-IP RT include: uniquely, the ability to record NetVu Connected megapixel images from Dedicated Micros new IP Camera, dual composite monitor outputs for viewing flexibility and dual bi-directional audio; a large capacity internal storage of up to 1.5TB which can be expanded by a further 7.5TB via external high-speed SATA ports and an integral DVD writer for local archiving. The new enhanced performance NetVu Connected processor core allows PowerScript capability to tackle any high performance integration requirement. Key features: 4CIF at 25fps on all cameras real time viewing and recording Simultaneous MPEG-4 & JPEG transmission and recording MultiMode Recording: Dynamically-switchable resolution, record-rate & compression (MPEG4/JPEG) per camera Deep integration of mega pixel IP cameras Composite and HDMi connections Simultaneous record, playback, live viewing, archiving and multiple user network viewing with no loss of recording performance Automatic connection to Remote Video Receiving Centre on alarm Remote Alarm Reporting using Ethernet, Email and SMS False alarm suppression and alternative signalling path Video motion search allows search back through recordings for movement in a specific area of the image NetVu ObserVer remote viewing software Multiway DuoVu for live and recorded viewing simultaneously Can be used for central monitoring applications (BS-8418 compliance Note 1) Built-in internal DVD-R (DVD Writer) and USB ports Lip Sync Audio per camera

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Bosch introduces new VIP X series of IP network video encoders and decoder
Bosch introduces new VIP X series of IP network video encoders and decoder

Bosch Security Systems’ new VIP X series of IP network MPEG-4 video encoders and decoder offer 4CIF real-time video using less than half the bandwidth and storage space of earlier models. At a maximum frame rate of 30 frames/s, the series’ high-resolution real-time MPEG-4 compressed video offers virtually the same quality as the more space-hungry MPEG-2 compression.  The Flexible MPEG-4 compression algorithm also gives users the choice of different frame rates, ranging from 1 up to the maximum of 30 frames/s, to optimise bandwidth and storage space. The VIP X encoders offer dual-streaming capability which enables them to provide two parallel digital video streams encoded with different video quality settings.  The VIP X1 offers full-motion video for a single camera, while the VIP X2 works with two cameras and offers greater convenience, cost-savings and ease of installation than a separate encoder for each camera.  Both encoders also feature fully-interlaced video, alarm inputs and relay outputs, and pan/tilt/zoom control.The new high-performance Single/Quad Stream VIP XD decoder allows video to be received and displayed on analog or computer VGA monitors.  The cost-effective design features a robust MPEG-4 engine to convert high-quality 4CIF resolution digital-video streams at up to 30 frames/s into analog video for viewing.  The decoder can decode up to 4 streams at once, delivering a quad view on the operator’s monitor. The VIP XD is definitely the most powerful decoder in Bosch’s family of IP products and is compatible with all VIP and VideoJet encoders.   These products are ideal for a wide range of security applications where the highest quality video is needed, bandwidth is limited and storage needs to be saved. Reduced data storage and system costs Seamless integration with existing analog systems Highest resolution video for half the storage (compared with MPEG-2) Single/Quad stream decoding

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Robust encoders put users on the right track for transitions to IP
Robust encoders put users on the right track for transitions to IP

Two new video encoders, the C620E and S620E, from TKH Security Solutions now offer dual H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and/or MJPEG streaming in addition to ONVIF Profile S compatibility. Each encoder is optimised for a specific security application and their multistreaming capability streamlines IP migration paths in existing CCTV systems. Reuse the legacy infrastructure The C620E and S620E video encoders can integrate into any existing CCTV system to allow users to benefit from IP technology while making use of legacy systems. Each encoder is available with an optional pluggable SFP slot in addition to the standard RJ-45 connector interface. This makes it possible to stream Ethernet signals over Cat 5, coax, or fibre optic cabling when used in combination with the Siqura XSNet SFP for either multimode or single-mode connections or with the Siqura ECO Plug for Ethernet over Coax. Based on open standards Each encoder conforms fully to ONVIF Profile S, which details the ONVIF streaming requirements. This means that each Siqura encoder supports video streaming, PTZ control, audio streaming, NTP, and relay outputs according to the ONVIF standard. By ensuring its Siqura products conform to ONVIF Profile S, TKH Security Solutions offers customers the ability to select the products that best suit their specific project requirements. For a complete list of Profile S-conformant Siqura products, please visit: http://www.onvif.org/Default.aspx?TabID=157&CompanyID=15658&Type=1 For more information about ONVIF, please see the ONVIF white paper from TKH Security Solutions: http://www.siqura.com/Optelecom_c01/default.asp?comid=6&modid=287&itemid=0  Hardened for harsh environments The C620E is NEMA TS-2 certified. This ensures that it is capable of operating optimally in extreme temperatures and despite mechanical disturbances. The NEMA TS-2 certification is a prevalent standard in the United States and is issued by the National Technical Systems (NTS), which works to guarantee that safer and sturdier security solutions are available for the transportation industry.

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Veracity HIGHWIRE Longstar for rail and metro environments – there’s light at the end of the tunnel
Veracity HIGHWIRE Longstar for rail and metro environments – there’s light at the end of the tunnel

Within any rail, metro or industrial environment the use of coaxial cable is always a safe bet when positioning remotely-placed CCTV infrastructure within a network that is required to operate consistently and effectively in harsh, extreme conditions. It has a better bend-radius than fibre, it can carry IP data over greater distances than CATx limits with low signal distortion, it tolerates vibration and, once installed, it rarely needs replaced. With significant investment in such infrastructure it’s important to ensure that these essential CCTV networks are as future-proof as possible, especially given the rapid improvements in camera capability and performance, as well as the operational challenges of replacing them. Enables cost-effective analogue-to-IP upgrade Veracity’s HIGHWIRE Longstar™ now provides specifiers, integrators and end-users with a market-leading solution that enables cost-effective upgrades from analogue to the latest IP cameras and devices for long-range Ethernet over Coax, where any downtime for upgrades will often be balanced against commuter schedules. Reaching distances of over 1400m using RG11, Longstar delivers a full, unrestricted 100BaseT and POE and is ruggedized to operate in extreme temperatures (-40°C to 70°C). Alternatively if you need to send data only, Longstar will deliver 10BaseT, without POE, over an impressive 4.2km (2.5 miles), ideal for those long, dark tunnels. The pair of HIGHWIRE Longstar devices will self-configure, self-diagnose and self-optimise on connection, providing instant confirmation of their link status and power level. HIGHWIRE Longstar is BS EN 50121-4 compliant, ensuring that its installation will cope with the challenging conditions of any rail or metro property estate.

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ComNet introduces new video encoder/decoder designed for environmentally challenging applications
ComNet introduces new video encoder/decoder designed for environmentally challenging applications

ComNet Europe Ltd of Leeds in the United Kingdom, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a video encoder/decoder designed for those applications where temperature extremes, vibration, shock, voltage transients, and humidity with condensation are present. The all-new CNVETX1 video encoder/decoder is industrially hardened for use in the most extreme operating environments. The CNVETX1 is a single channel video encoder or decoder. It accepts an incoming baseband video signal, with duplex audio, and serial data for camera PTZ control, encodes it to H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, or MJPEG video compression standards, and inserts it onto an Ethernet network. The CNVETX1 is user-configurable as an encoder or decoder, or the decoding may be accomplished with the decoding software supplied. It is operable as a PoE (IEEE 802.3aF) powered device or from any source of +12 VDC, and also contains ComNet IVS software for simultaneous video streaming and onboard content management. “ComNet has gained a reputation for providing the most reliable transmission equipment available. We have become the company of choice for our Made in the USA, Lifetime Guaranteed industrially-hardened networking products. There was a gap in the generally available IP video encoding product offerings, and finding an encoder that would operate reliably in difficult industrial environments was nearly impossible,” said Steve Clarke, ComNet Europe Managing Director. “The solution was simple; we developed our own. The CNVETX1 also provides an analog video-to-IP encoding & decoding solution for use with our new NetWave™ wireless transmission products,” Clarke added. “With the introduction of the CNVETX1 hardened video encoder/decoder, we continue to round out our Ethernet offerings, and solve a multitude of challenges our customers face,” said Skip Haight, ComNet VP of Marketing. “The addition of a hardened video encoder/decoder allows our customers to build a complete solution for transporting video over any Ethernet-based network. We now can offer a complete IP video transmission solution when combined with our Ethernet switches, media converters, CopperLine®, and our new NetWave® wireless Ethernet products. ComNet now takes all of the interoperability challenges away,” Haight continued. ComNet offers an extensive line of fiber optic video and data transmission equipment as well as a line of Ethernet networking equipment that is uniquely ruggedised to meet the needs of the Security and Intelligent Transportation System markets.

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Cutting costs through intelligent observation
Cutting costs through intelligent observation

Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on video surveillance equipment. Most of these purchases are preventative and once a system is set up, most expect it to work. Yet, despite high-tech surveillance systems receiving regular maintenance inspections, every system is at risk of failing at just the wrong time. Efficiently ensuring successIn an effort to combat potential pitfalls, Siqura recently introduced two new VCA components into its multi-channel H.264 video servers and IP cameras: the Siqura Image Quality Monitor (IQM) and the Siqura Tampering Detector. They offer the CCTV and video surveillance industry a solution that monitors every system’s most failure-prone part, namely, the camera. The IQM measures elements of the camera image and alerts operators within seconds of malfunction. Whether changes in lighting conditions require refocusing or the iris control gets stuck, the IQM initiates an alarm to ensure that you know almost immediately if something is amiss with a particular camera’s picture.Since cleaning or mechanical vibrations can reposition cameras and a lens can become contaminated by spiders or dust or even unlawful behaviour, the Tampering Detector compares the actual camera scene with the intended one and alerts you of any unexpected changes. Therefore, despite the normal wear and tear of everyday operation, users can rest assured that their video surveillance system is recording what it needs to, when it needs to, even when using PTZ cameras. Maintenance on demand Since each of these VCA programs checks the status or well-being of the attached camera by monitoring the camera’s position and image quality, users can rest assured that their surveillance system is functioning optimally. These applications also enable operators to proactively prevent or address malfunction and damage through performing maintenance on demand rather than according to a set schedule. The advantages and applications of the camera health check programmes are described at length in the white paper,"Safeguarding your surveillance system."

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The crux of compression: Modernizing decoders to keep pace with encoding
The crux of compression: Modernizing decoders to keep pace with encoding

Decoding is one of the most important aspects of video streaming: It's the phase through which it becomes possible to view images. Yet decoding can be a tricky part of compression since there a lot of different kinds of encoders out there that can transmit video using an array of different compression standards. Moreover, each standard allows for a wide range of profiles with flexible implementation options. As a result, decoders must be able to recognise and appropriately make a quality image out of the video information they receive from a given encoder. The Siqura S-60 D-MC is a unique and cost-effective solution since it can automatically recognise and decompress both MPEG-4 and H.264 into excellent quality images for analogue viewing with very low latency. Through a user-friendly web interface, it is possible to configure an array of features, ranging from serial data streams, duplex audio, and I/O contacts over IP. With an optional SFP slot option, it's possible to use this decoder with fiber optic cable rather than the standard RJ-45 slot and twisted pair cable. These compact decoders are also standardised to commonly-known protocols, making their integration into third-party VMS systems, such as XProtect (Milestone), Omnicast (Genetec), and SkyPoint (Lenel), simple and headache-free. Furthermore, the S-60 D-MC units are part of the Siqura product line, an extensive collection of video surveillance equipment offering complete solutions and reputed for quality and reliability. The complete list of the Siqura S-60 D-MC specifications can be found at the optelecom-nkf website.

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Optelecom-NKF's Siqura® S-60, New Cost-Effective and Future-Proof H.264 Video Server
Optelecom-NKF's Siqura® S-60, New Cost-Effective and Future-Proof H.264 Video Server

Optelecom-NKF's Siqura S-60 E, is a triple-stream video server. Capable of streaming H.264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG simultaneously, the S-60 E's design makes it a cost-effective and future-proof encoder - perfect for installations intended for long-term use. The use of Open Streaming Architecture (OSA) ensures effortless third-party integration and guarantees compatibility with equipment from other vendors. The S-60 E, with a separate hardware chip dedicated to the H.264 video stream, provides video quality unparalleled by any other server available on the market today.Features of the Siqura S-60 E include:Open Streaming Architecture Simultaneous H.264, MPEG-4/MJPEG outputs Duplex stereo audio & serial data  Three encoder versionsThe Siqura S-60 encoder is available in two rack-mount versions as well as a stand-alone version. The rack-mount version has an optional pluggable SFP slot for connections via fiber optic cable (/SFP), using a range of multimode or single-mode XSNetTM SFP devices.Field upgradableThe Siqura S-60 E has a web interface and is easily upgradeable in the field, making it a future-proof encoder. Configuration, management, and live viewing functions are simplified by the access-controlled web interface. Full in-band control is available through Siqura's MX™ Configuration Tool Kit or the HTTP API. S-60 E multi-codec video servers are part of Siqura, a complete collection of video surveillance equipment and solutions. Siqura offers video codecs/servers, IP cameras, video management, network storage, and configuration software. For more information on Siqura® Surveillance Solutions visit this website

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The art of media synchronisation
The art of media synchronisation

Most people tend to think that the information presented to them on the screen ought to be in sync. However, satisfying this seemingly simple expectation requires some fairly complex technology. The Siqura A-80 offers a solution to easily incorporate synchronised audio into even the most demanding video surveillance application. A complete audio and CC solution, Siqura's eight-channel Siqura A-80 offers a compact audio and contact closure (CC) solution for any existing or new CCTV system. In combination with the Siqura multi-channel video codecs, the Siqura A-80 offers an ideal lip-synchronisation solution. The audio inputs support either line-level or microphone-level with additional biasing to power electret microphones. Fitting into the network eight digital inputs can be configured to initiate CC signals, for example, to activate a network video recorder (NVR) to start recording. Four digital outputs are also available, allowing the A-80 to connect with third-party devices, such as a programmable logic controller. Moreover, the A-80 is designed to comply with the worldwide adopted standards for streaming audio, making integration easy and hassle-free. The Siqura A-80 is part of the Siqura product line, an extensive collection of video surveillance equipment offering complete solutions and reputed for quality and reliability. The complete list of the Siqura A-80 specifications can be found at www.Siqura.com.For more information about media synchronisation, please see the Siqura white paper - Being in time: An overview of media synchronisation.

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