Sentry 360 Security line of Network Video Recorders provides many features to improve the flexibility and scalability of the overall surveillance site structure. Separate locations can be united on a single control
center screen, where specified presets can be called on the screen with a click of a mouse. The support of 360-degree surveillance cameras is included, thus making the eGuard™ Solution a powerful tool for
advanced 360-degree surveillance with no blind spots and full situational awareness.
With the optional 16 input Audio board, Record up to 16 audio channels simultaneously. These channels are linked to the corresponding camera locations. On playback, simply select the camera and the audio switches with the camera automatically.
Two-Way Audio to each camera location - Using the optional Speaker/Microphone kits, the Speaker Switcher, and the optional 16 channel Audio input board, the user can have two-way communication with any camera location with one click of the mouse.
Be sure to Post "24-Hour Audio and Video Recording on Premises"
Digital Input/Output
Also known as "Dry-Contact" input/output.
16 digital inputs are available.
Unlimited relayed Digital Outputs.
Inputs can be related to a specific camera.
Digital Recording
Circular Digital Recording
In an effort to replace analog tapes and all of the associated problems, eGuard Recorders use circular digital recording.
All video is recorded digitally on computer hard disk drives. When the hard drive(s) run(s) out of free space, circular recording will start the recording all over again. This is done by overwriting the oldest existing video with new video.
Simultaneous Playback and Recording
Cameras are recorded in a non-editable format. Because this is a non-editable format Watermarking is not necessary.
Recording can be digitally Zoomed
Search for Recordings via time/date, VCR, or Jog Dial Controls, Time Bar, or by Double Clicking on an event in the Status Window.
Playback in Full-Screen Views
Exporting and saving Video Clips
Video Clips can be exported on CD, DVD or Blue Ray for permanent storage.
Video Clips can be archived in proprietary eGuard format. Once archived, the clips will not be overwritten by circular recording.
Clips can be saved in AVI format on a camera by camera basis. AVI is available for exporting only. Video files are NOT recorded in an Editable Format.
Recording Time
eGuard systems are available in from 100GB to 3000GB.
To achieve more recording time, external SAN or NAT systems can be utilized.
eGuard systems can record to all local drives and all mapped network drives, thus there is no limit to potential record times.
Recorded Video Quality Control - The user has the control over the amount of video compression used. The higher the compression setting, the more recording can be put on the system. However, this will lower the playback quality.
Hybrid Record on Motion - Recording using motion detection is now an intelligent recording option to save disk space and have visual continuity. The hybrid Record on Motion option records every 20th frame on all cameras. When motion occurs, the system pre-records, records motion, and post-records this particular camera at full frame rate. Motion outline can be turned on so that motion events can be identified. The effect is the same as watching full time recording with the advantage of using far less disk space.
Record on Motion - Records only the motion, with no pre-record, post-record, or continuity recording. This is the best recording tool to increase record time with our losing vital recorded information.
Full-Time Recording - This option will record all cameras 24/7.
Never Record - Cameras will not record.
Each camera can be configured to have its own record type. Full time recording can be done for cash transactions, Record on motion can be done in store rooms, etc.
Display
eGuard Software displays all cameras and features in a way that is easy to understand, yet powerful, and intuitive. Many ways to use the display options make eGuard System scalable from a standard digital recorder to a full enterprise surveillance system.
Viewing Options (all options are also available when playing back video)
Multi-Camera display displays all connected cameras simultaneously. The camera display can be defined on a user-by-user basis.
Quad View display will display any four cameras in 320 x 240 resolution.
Single camera view displays any single camera in the full eGuard window.
Full Screen Viewing. All Viewing options are available in the full screen mode. Play back controls are available in floating window format when in the full-screen mode. Also optional on-screen time/date stamp and camera name can be displayed.
Double-Click on a camera toggles view from normal to Full-Screen.
Camera Switching (Touring) – eGuard Recorder works as a multiplexer and a camera switcher simultaneously. Video can be recorded as a multiplexer, and viewed in a switching mode for on-site surveillance needs.
Camera Switching is available on all screen views.
Multi-View will switch any subset of cameras to the Selected Camera View. The Tour option can also be used in Single Camera view.
Each camera window in Quad View is configurable to switch any subset of cameras.
All preset tours are available in Full-Screen Views.
Keyboard Hot-Button program control
Screen views can be controlled using keyboard function keys
Feature Highlights
Multi User Remote access based on user defined permissions
Multi-Location Remote Access - View up to 16 cameras from up to 16 different locations anywhere in the world.
Intelligent transmission for faster remote viewing
Multi-User program access
Record up to 16 simultaneous audio channels
Two-Way Audio to each camera location with optional equipment
Program "I Want To" Wizards to easily access program features
On-Screen Display including Motion Outline
Multitasking - All features can be used simultaneously
Camera-by-camera setup and control
View all cameras on-screen locally or remotely
Log File of all events and Scheduler
Network scalable for viewing, recording, and camera access
Circular Digital recording with various camera-by-camera recording options
Export video clips on CD, DVD, Blue Ray, or as snapshots.
Hybrid Record on Motion
Snapshot image editor
Multiple frame rate options
Motion Detection, No-Signal Detection, and Dry-Contact I/O
Free Software Upgrades for life of system
Hardware watchdog feature
Frame Rate
eGuard systems are available in 60, 120, 240 and 480 frames per second. This rating is based on 16 inputs. Per channel frame rates are identified by dividing the number of cameras by the size system being used. For example, using 4 cameras on a 60 FPS system would achieve 15 FPS per Channel. 4 cameras on a 120 FPS system would achieve 30 FPS per channel. However, using 4 cameras on the 240 FPS system would seem to be more than 30 FPS per channel, it is not. The maximum FPS per channel is 30 no matter what system is used.
Accelerate
To increase frame rate, any one camera can be accelerated. This gives maximum frame rate to one camera. All other cameras continue to be viewed and recorded at a reduced frame rate.
Once the system is in acceleration mode, Click on any particular camera to accelerate that camera.
Frame Rate
eGuard system attempts to give each camera the fastest frame rate possible in a multiplexing digital recorder.
By default cameras are recorded at the viewed frame rate.
Recorded frame rate can be controlled by using the time-lapse feature. This feature enables all cameras to be viewed at maximum frame rate without recording all frames (saving on the hard drive space and increasing the recording time)
Hardware/Operating System
eGuard Recorder is one of the few systems running under the more reliable Windows XP Professional operating system.
eGuard Software also can be installed on Windows 98SE, 2000, and NT.
eGuard Remote is designed to run under any Windows Operating system, although 98SE, 2000, and XP are recommended.
Hardware
Only reliable, high-end hardware is used in eGuard Video Recorders. These systems are built to perform year-after-year.
Watch Dog
In an unlikely event of eGuard System freezing, the watchdog feature will automatically reboot the system.
eGuard System can be easily configured to start-up with various features running (recording, for example).
Optional IR Keyboard and mouse
Can be used as an additional security feature to limit program access by locking-up the wireless keyboard and mouse.
Motion Detection/Alarms
Alarm events are camera based motion detection, No-Signal (from camera) Detection, and Dry-Contact alarm. eGuard system can be configured on a camera-by-camera basis to quickly alert the proper personnel.
Motion Detection. Each camera can be set to detect motion.
Motion is detected using standard cameras with no additional hardware.
Once eGuard Recorder detects motion, any or all of the alarm options set for this camera are activated.
eGuard system pre-records on each motion event. This is to insure that the recording is initiated before the event takes place.
No-Signal Detection
When the camera signal is lost (by a power outage, cut wire, bad camera, etc.) the alarm options set for this camera are activated.
Standard tape CCTV systems may record a black image for days before the tape is reviewed.
Dry Contact Alarms. Up to 16 Dry Contact Alarms are available.
Alarm Options
Visual Alarm
Audible Alarm
Recording
Call-Out on alarm
Switch to selected widow
Enable remote access
Motion detection should be thought of as an independent feature, and can be used to activate various events in the system.
Outline - Motion can be outlined on the viewing screen. This draws your attention to the screen and camera when motion occurs. This outlining is also recorded, so it is available for playback.
Alarm on Motion - This is a trigger for motion detection alarms. Most previous features are available as the system detects motion.
Recording on Motion - Recording can be set to record continuously or on motion only.
Transmit on Motion - In the past all available frames were sent to Remote Viewer whether there was motion or not. Currently, the system transmits all cameras equally to the Remote Viewer until motion is detected. Once the motion is detected, only frames from this camera are given the Transmit Priority and sent to the Remote Viewer, increasing noticeable frame rate. Once the motion ceases, all frames are again sent equally. If more than one camera has motion, all cameras with motion will have Transmit Priority. This feature can be thought of as automatically accelerating the camera(s) with motion.
Multi-user Program Access
The system administrator can enter as many users as necessary. Users can be either granted or denied access to program features or camera channels.
Program Interface
eGuard Video Recorder is widely known as the easiest, intuitive, and most powerful program interface on the market. By design, the full-featured interface has levels of complexity. The default settings enable the system to be run upon delivery. As the user needs more features, they can then easily be set up using step-by-step instructions with the program wizards, or by simple set-up screens.
Each camera can be set up independently.
Camera Name
Frame rate Priority
Pan/Tilt/Zoom characteristics
Brightness
Contrast
Outline Motion
Remote access transmission type
Record Options.
Always Record
Record on Motion
Hybrid Record on Motion
Never Record
Alarm Options
Dry-Contact Alarm/PTZ preset association
Motion Detection Settings and Lockout Grid
On-Screen Motion Outline (Live and Recorded)
Multi-Tasking
The host computer can Record, Playback, Transmit video to remote users, Detect Motion and No-Signal events simultaneously.
All Host features can function simultaneously. There is no need to stop one action to do another.
Digital Pan-Tilt-Zoom
Each camera can be digitally enhanced up to 10 times.
Once an image is zoomed, the zoomed areas can be digitally panned and tilted using the mouse.
Playback can be digitally Zoomed.
Optical Pan-Tilt-Zoom
eGuard system supports Pelco, Kaletal, Sensormatic, Phillips AutoDome, and Ultrak Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras.
Other PTZ cameras may be programmed upon user request.
Cameras can be taught preset locations and video tours based on these presets.
Remote Control of PTZ cameras.
Status Log
Define events to be listed in the status log. Events include Motion alarms, when cameras are turned on and off and by whom, etc. Most all program events are available.
Once an event list has been created (or use the default list), each event is time-date stamped and the current user is listed.
Recorded video is easily accessible by double clicking on the event. The system goes straight into playback mode, and the associated video is loaded.
Log Manager
All events are listed by event type for easy navigation.
The Event Manager controls which events are listed in the status log.
Associated video can be accessed by double clicking on any event.
Technical Support Page
System setting page with all information necessary for prompt technical support.
Pan/Tilt/Zoom characteristics
POS interface
The first version of POS interface is available using the POS interface (Setup menu). Double click on entries to view recorded video.
This interface is used in conjunction with optional text insertion hardware.
On-Screen Display
Many of the system functions can be seen as an On-Screen Display
Record ON/OFF (All Record types have different indicators)
Camera Name, Date/Time
Brightness, Contrast Settings
Motion, No-Signal, Dry-Contact Detection ON/OFF
Motion Outline
On-Screen Display is available on Full-Screen views
Scheduler
Recording, Alarms, No-Signal Detection, and Remote access can be scheduled.
Scheduling can be done globally or on a camera-by-camera basis.
Remote Access
eGuard Remote allows any user at another computer to view cameras from the DVR using standard phone lines or standard TCP/IP connections (Internet or LAN). Many features from the Host are available on the Remote Program, such as display, recording, snapshot manager, write to CD, etc.
Remote Access
Remote access over Telephone lines, local area network and Internet (using the remote program)
Simultaneous access via LAN and phone lines
Auto Connect to a Host server on start-up.
Auto Reconnect when a connection is lost.
Dynamic IP Address resolution. A Static IP address is no longer necessary for internet connections.
Viewing options
Multi-Camera display displays all connected cameras simultaneously. The camera display can be defined on a user by-user-basis.
Quad View display will display any four cameras in 320 x 240 resolution.
Single camera view displays any single camera in the eGuard window.
Full Screen Viewing. All Viewing options are available in the full screen mode. Playback controls are available in floating window format when in full-screen mode.
Play back video recorded on the host. Search by date and time to view any camera (one camera at a time) from the host computer. Each user that is logged on can view separate video while the host continues to record.
The Remote program is freely distributable. Copies of the remote program (used for remote access) can be distributed freely. The remote program can also be downloaded from our web site. The first instance of remote is included with eGuard Recorder. Simultaneous remote access over the Internet or a local area network requires multi-user licensing.
Remote Multi-User
Each remote user is able to view any camera, switch any camera, and accelerate any camera without affecting other users or the Host computer.
Each user can be set up to see specific cameras
Each user can be set up with access limitations to Host features
Each remote user can simultaneously access different recorded files while the Host Computer continues to record.
A 3 User Multi-License package is included with each system. This means that 3 remote users can access the Host simultaneously
Two-Way Audio - Two-Way-Audio is available for TCP/IP connections only. Both systems need an audio card, speakers and a Microphone. This feature is only available when the Administrator is logged on to the Host.
Two-Way Audio to each camera location - Using the optional Speaker/Microphone kits, the Speaker Switcher, and the optional 16 channel Audio input board, the remote user can have two-way communication with any remote camera location with one click of the mouse.
Multi-Host Remote - Simultaneously connect to cameras at more than one location (Host).
You may select which Hosts to view, which cameras from each host (up to 16), arrange the cameras as you need to view them (drag and drop), and save this “Group” with a specific name.
All user rights are implemented.
Once connected to multiple hosts, all available cameras from that host are available on the right-click menu.
Quickly select any camera on a server group be selecting the camera name from the camera list.
Host Location Connection Setup Wizard - The Remote Program now has a wizard to walk you through setting up the connection information of the Host system.
Pre-define all Host connections.
Each Host computer can be defined with name, access type (modem, Internet, etc.), password, etc for faster access.
Once the connection list is created, multi-location groups can be established.
When the connection list is complete, the user can connect to any location or group of locations with one click of the mouse.
Remote Video Quality Control
Remote “Log-On” Button - Access to the Remote program can be limited using the Log-On toolbar button.
Selectable IP Port - It is now possible to select an IP Port on the Host and Remote for TCP/IP connections. This is useful for connecting through a router or firewall that has one port open.
On the Remote Toolbar Button Drop-Down menu you can select whether to have remote audio ON/OFF, and whether or not to Mute (not send audio).
Create CD - Create CD’s from video recorded at the Remote or Host locations. This gives the ability to:
Monitor remotely
Catch an incident
Archive and download the incident the file to the remote
Write this incident to CD
Distribute the CD Archive with Viewer to the authorities or other appropriate staff.
Snapshot Editor -This is the same Snapshot Editor as in the Host program.
Host Control - From the remote you can control the Host features.
Turn Recording ON/OFF
Turn Audio ON/OFF
Turn Alarms ON/OFF
Turn Scheduler ON/OFF
Rearm Alarms
Playback recorded video
Download archives
Host recording on-screen display - When the Host is recording, the Remote will display a blue REC indicator on the lower-left of the camera window.
New Connection Button - To connect to a host, press the Connect toolbar button. To Disconnect from a Host, Press this button again.
Audio Toolbar Button - When connected, select whether to receive and/or send audio.
Auto screen size adjustment - The remote can be set to dynamically adjust the program screen size based on number of connected cameras.
On the Connection drop-down menu you are able to switch the connection Host list to the Status Window and visa-versa.
Play back recorded files.
eGuard Remote is able to play files recorded on the Host computer by time and/or Date.
Retrieve recorded files by start time/end time, including sound, to the remote without frame loss.
Video Event Output
A Video Event is any event that you want to save. It could be an important event such as a robbery, or simply a late employee. When Video events occur it may be necessary to save and export them for future reference, or as evidence.
Archiving Video
Video clips can be stored indefinitely by archiving.
Once a clip is archived it is not overwritten by circular recording.
Write events to CD, DVD, or Blue Ray
Archived events can be saved indefinitely when using the optional Writable CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Blue Ray technology.
The CD, or DVD is a convenient way to transfer Video clips.
Archive on a camera-by-camera basis or all cameras simultaneously
Archive Sound with Video
The eGuard recording format is transferable onto a CD or DVD by using the freely distributable Recording Viewing program. By default, this program is placed on the recorded media with the archived video clip. To install and view the video, simply place your CD or DVD into any Windows based computer. The media will automatically install the viewing program and load the video with no user intervention.
Snap-Shot - When a snapshot is taken, an image is saved to disk. This image is displayed in the Snapshot manager as a thumbnail representation.
The snap-shot manager stores all snapshots. Each snapshot can be printed, saved (in various formats), deleted and previewed.
Free Software Upgrades for the lifetime of your system
eGuard’s “Software Upgrade” feature logs onto one of our servers and checks for new features or updates. If new features exist, they are automatically downloaded and installed free of charge.
Software updates are usually available every 60 days.
Sentry 360 Security strives to make the program easier to use and more powerful by programming new features constantly.
Warranty
eGuard Video Recorders come with a standard one year warranty. Extended warranty can be purchased up to 5 years.
Wizards
Wizards - Wizards have been implemented to perform standard tasks in a step-by-step manner. This ensures that performing these tasks is easy and intuitive on every level.
Camera Setup Wizard - Each camera configuration is now done in easy to use, step-by-step wizard format. At the end of the setup, changes can be copied to other cameras to save time, or select the next camera for configuration to restart the wizard.
Frame Rate Adjustment - Frame rate can be adjusted on a camera by camera basis to Low, Normal, and High priority. The higher the priority, the higher the frame rate. This is easier to use than being able to adjust the frame rate on a frame per second basis. This feature automatically calculates the best frame rates for all camera frame rate settings.
Outline Motion - Outlines the motion in the camera window.
Transmit Frame on Motion Only - Transmits frames to remote client only when there is motion. This increases frame rate to the remote by only sending important frames.
Enable Recording as an Alarm Option - This feature turns Recording ON if it is not already ON, and the recording definition for each camera is followed. For example, all cameras that are set to record full-time will record full-time and cameras that are set to record on motion will do so. To record on Motion, Select Record on Motion as the Camera Recording Method.
"I Want To" Wizards - This set of menus of important system feature is organized in a wizard fashion to walk the user through more advanced system features.
Playback Video - This excellent wizard displays a year at a time of potentially recorded video to choose from. Each month that has recording is displayed in red. Once a month has been selected, each day that has recording is displayed in red. Once a day has been selected, the day time-bar displays in red all times with recording. Time can also be Selected using the Hour, Minute, and Second sidebars or by entering the time in the time-bar.
Create Archive - Using the same date/time selection wizard as Playback Video, select the starting time of the archive, the ending time, type of archive, what cameras to archive, etc. This is an easy step-by-step process of creating an archive on your system.
Create CD - This wizard will guide you through the process of writing an archive to CD or DVD. If you have not yet made an archive, this wizard will first walk you through making an archive using the archive wizard.
Configure Camera - The camera configuration wizards can be accessed from this menu. For more information, please see the Camera configuration section.
Samsung SNS-100, SNS-100P, SNS-110 and SNS-110P network video servers
SONY SNC-RZ20, SNC-RZ25, SNC-RZ30, SNC-CS3, SNC-P1, SNC-DF40, SNC-DF70, SNC-M1/M1W, SNC-M3/M3W network cameras and SNT-V304(?), SNT-V501/V504 network video server
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