Piczel 5191 16 Channel H.264 Digital Video Recorder with 2TB Hard Drive, DVD Option, 3G/4G Phone Monitoring, and E-mail 

Efficient dual stream H.264 compression with large storage capacity

Get the latest in recording technology with the new Piczel 5191 digital video recorder. H.264 dual-stream video compression allows you to maximize the speed of your internet transmission while simutaneously recording the highest quality video to the hard drive. An HDMI output has been added to this new model to send video to a large flat panel display while providing a full 1280 x 1024 VGA output, or composite video output. View live video from a remote location using the exclusive MyDVRView™ that connects any device with any web browser without installing additional software. The full grid video motion with e-mail notification sends you an image of an event as it happens. Text messages can be sent to your mobile device alerting you that an event has occurred. Copying video can be done via a USB flash drive, PC connected via a network connection, or sent to the optional DVD burner. Hard drive storage can be expanded up to 9TB internally (3TB x 3), or two hard drives can be used along with an optional DVD burner installed in the front panel access bay. An E-Sata port on the back of the DVR allows for a fourth 3TB hard drive to be connected for a total of 12TB of storage!

Selectable grid video motion detection and fast event search

Video motion detection can be set to record activity to the hard drive, log the event in a list to simplify searches at a future date, and send an e-mail with an attached image of what just happened. To make the video motion detection more accurate and useful, a 22 x 15 (330 point) grid of squares is displayed over each camera view during the motion detection setup process (see the included graphic with the product photos). With 330 small squares superimposed on a camera's view, you can select each square that you choose to be active, triggering an alarm event when there is activity in front of the square. By the same process, you can deactivate any square that lies in an area of known activity that would cause a false alarm, such as a pathway for a pet, or a public access area. Database like storage of video files make retrieval of events a snap. Drill down your searches by date, time, camera, and event type to quickly find the information you are looking for. Play the event or click on to save your selected video to a flash (thumb) drive. While reviewing events from the DVR via the internet, you can easily save the data file to your computer. You can also take a quick snapshot or record live streaming to your PC as you see it happen! Alpha-numeric on-screen titles can be generated for each channel making identification of the source location much easier. 16 external alarm contact inputs add to the flexibility of how events are recorded and alarm e-mail notifications are sent, including the all new Piczel Video Temp Alert (Sam's # 244398). This exclusive accessory displays the temperature of your home or business's monitored area on a cameras video, and triggers the DVR's e-mail feature when there is a problem with heating, cooling, refrigeration units, etc.

Intuitive menus and controls

Colorful on-screen graphics and descriptive icons make navigation of the menus and control of the DVR very intuitive and easy to use. A PC type mouse allows you to quickly click and drag over schedules, motion detection grids, and on-screen DVR controls. An IR remote control is also included for ease of operation. Pentaplex capability allows you to view live video, record all channels, play back selected channels, connect via the internet, and back up a file all at the same time. Motorized Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) cameras can be controlled with the mouse, IR remote, PC, or via free mobile phone apps. Timed, motion detection, and "NO" recording can be scheduled for any hour of any day for each camera, giving you total control over what to record, and when. Back up or copy video files quickly to a flash drive via a USB 2.0 port, or to a PC via the internet. Generate your own private password to access all data and functions, or user passwords that offer limited access.

16 Alarm Inputs interface with external devices

External alarm contact inputs for each channel add to the flexibility of how events are recorded and alarm e-mail notifications are sent, including the all new Piczel Video Temp Alert (Sam's # 244398). This exclusive accessory displays the temperature of your home or business's monitored area on a camera's video, and triggers your DVR's e-mail feature when there is a problem with heating, cooling, refrigeration units, etc.

Plug-N-Play installation with lifetime customer support

All Piczel systems are packaged with everything you need to connect and operate the system with no special tools required. Locating a power source near the cameras is not necessary as all power and video connections are done at the location of the DVR. Industry standard locking BNC video connectors are used on all cameras and DVRs making them compatible with systems and accessories built by other professional CCTV manufacturers. Toll free (USA based) lifetime customer support is available, including remotely connecting to your system (with your authorization) to help you configure your DVR's connection to the internet!