A huge advantage of the video recorders of this model range is the availability of free powerful Russian-language network software RVi CMS-10 and the ability to integrate with ATM/POS terminals.
The video recorder uses a Samsung ARM9 S3C2510A01 microprocessor, TMS320DM643 media processors and 10-bit analog-to-digital converters TW2835.
The recorders operate on the Linux OS.
The central board has 8 SATA ports and supports HDDs up to 750Gb each.
In addition, the central board provides operation of the main and auxiliary interfaces such as:
• RJ-45 (TCP/IP, DHCP, DDNS, PPPOE, E-mail, FTP)
• USB (1 port for connecting a mouse + 1 port for saving data)
• RS-485 (PTZ device control, 27 protocols)
• RS-232 (connection of the RVi-180K keyboard, communication with a PC)
The RVi-1604GBE-S DVR supports the technology of turning on the HDD sleep mode, HDD error alarm and RAID connection.
All models of RVi GBE-S series recorders have BNC video inputs (according to the number of channels), one VGA video output and two BNC video outputs, alarm inputs/outputs, audio inputs with ADPCM compression, one audio output and one channel for two-way conversation.
The recorders have the function of automatic/manual switching TV/VGA and support for LTV/VGA/60Hz LCD modes
The RVi-1604GBE-S video recorder allows you to display on the monitor screen, images from cameras in real time with a resolution of 704×576 and records at a speed of 400 fps with a resolution of 704×288.
This DVR model allows you to individually set the recording speed, resolution and bit rate (compression quality) for each channel.
The recorder menu has a convenient graphical Russian-language interface, an optimal set of settings and options for monitoring the status of the device.
The menu allows you to set the recording mode and time individually for each channel, define up to 6 recording periods with the time interval of the day of the week and the event.
Also for each channel you can set the pre-recording time, a hidden area for recording and display, a motion detection mask, etc.
Video recorders of the RVi-1604GBE-S models provide quite wide network capabilities. The DVR delivery set includes specialized software RVi CMS series x10, which allows remote connection and administration via a local network of up to 10 DVRs, organizing a distributed security surveillance system with the ability to organize up to 100 network surveillance posts.
Each network post, built on the basis of RVi CMS series x10 software, allows simultaneous display of images from 36 video cameras on one monitor while supporting control of PTZ devices.
The system supports the ability to synchronize time using NTP servers. The active IP authority function allows you to connect remotely to the video recorder, only a PC with an IP address specified in the list.
When an alarm event occurs, the video recorder supports the function of sending a message to a mailbox and the function of uploading alarm video to an FTP server.
Control and configuration of the RVi-1604GBE-S video recorder is carried out through the push-button front panel, using a remote control or USB mouse, and 100% control of the DVR is also possible over a local network.
Convenience of searching and playing back an archive on the video recorder is carried out using a multifunctional player.
The player allows you to quickly and conveniently find the desired video recording in the archive, using various search criteria: by time, date, type of alarm event.
The player supports various functions for viewing video recordings: 50x increase/decrease in viewing speed, 2x zoom, frame-by-frame scrolling, etc.
Using the RVi CMS x10 series software, you can remotely search and play the desired video recording in the archive, as well as download the video recording to a remote computer.
The system supports the archive copying function, the user-friendly interface allows you to find the desired video recordings and copy them to a USB drive or CD/DVD discs.
Any action performed in the system is recorded in a special event log.
In the log, you can view any actions that occurred in the system.
Including such actions as power off, stopping recording, etc.
To restrict access to the system DVR allows you to create accounts with limited rights.