C-Store Watch is far more than a Digital Video Recorder. It's a unique PC-based integrated security system with the modular software solution to allow you to customize functions to your security needs. In simple terms, it offers "building blocks" for your business' security needs. These "blocks" can be used to customize a security solution that meets the most exacting requirements. Purchase a system for today with confidence! Simply add features and functionality as business and security requirements change. Multiple capabilities such as integration with Cash Register (POS), ATM Access Control, Alarm Systems, etc. can be expanded remotely via software on an as need basis without costly hardware purchases. C-Store Watch modular design offers you the opportunity to invest in a complete digital solution that will grow in value with your business.

Up to 32 cameras can be recorded by using the built-in Color Multiplexer. Built-in up to 32 cameras multiplexer. Any camera can be individually scheduled for up to 256 record “on” and “off” times weekly. No more uncertainty regarding storage capacity of video motion detection based system where storage time goes down as activity increases. Search and playback recorded video by date, time and camera.

Record any alarm or event, anywhere, anytime. Alarm inputs allow you to record not only hold-ups or burglar alarms, but also event-based video such as door openings, IR-Beams, PIRs etc. Events can be recorded when triggered by external sources via the alarm inputs to the system. Record any camera, at any frame rate, for any amount of time. Search and playback by time, date, camera, and event ID.

Record On Demand will record as needed, when initiated by an operator. Record On Demand takes priority over scheduled recording to provide recording for a specific camera. When an operator sees suspicious or interesting activity, either locally or remotely, they are able to initiate Record On Demand for a selected camera. If the action moves from one camera to another, Record on Demand provides a method for the operator to click on the frames to make the recording follow the action. The recorded video is saved either directly to the local machine or the remote machine.

(Spot Monitor Software Module) The C-StoreWatch Multiplex DVR provides a method to output up to 32 cameras at the same time to three separate BNC outputs. With the Spot Monitor Matrix Touring software module, the DVR provides a method to be set up to cycle through all cameras. With a simple push button/toggle switch, the system can be set up with the Logical Diagram to enable a user to pause the tour on any given camera.

Provides a method for connecting to the system via IP or modem and make any change to the setup that would normally be done locally. Anything that can be done in setup locally can be done with remote setup. An installer with no knowledge of C-StoreWatch is able to attach the DVR, power it up and walk away. Meanwhile, a fully qualified dealer/installer can connect to the system remotely and set up the cameras, recording schedules, alarms, etc. IF the communication setup is done before installation, either at the factory or installing dealer’s facility, the installer on site can literally ‘set it and forget it’.

Records only when the video image has changed. It has user adjustable sensitivity. The video image is split into 32 motion “zone” that the user can select to monitor for motion, or ignore motion. Each “mask zone” can be searched during video playback and it’s known as “SMART SEARCH” feature.

The Access Rights Module provides the utmost in security and peace of mind by restricting access to features by group or user. The Access Rights Module has the most extensive use of passwords in the industry. UP to 256 groups and up to 256 users per group. Group, hereby eliminating time intensive set-up of features for each user establishes access.

Notify Module: Can Sequence Notify events or Broadcast them. The C-StoreWatch Multiplex DVR is able to call a PC running C-StoreWatch Receiver Software when an event occurs. Such events can be alarms, video motion, video loss, or a soft trigger. It is able to call out to several receivers at the same time (broadcast) or call one site. If it cannot successfully notify, it can be set up to call a different site until a successful connection is made (Sequential). Notify Log: Facilitates review of notification activity at any time. Notification events are logged at both the transmitter and receiver. The Notify Log shall contain up to ten images and the date and time that the event occurred, in addition to the device that triggered it. The duration of the connection shall also be logged.

Has a Virtual joystick and Speed Control. Most surveillance systems that implement Pan Tilt Zoom cameras require the use of a separate hardware joystick. Such joysticks can be very complicated to use, and are an added expense. System includes a Virtual Joystick in the user interface. The pan speed of the camera can also be set up in advance with High, Medium, and Low speeds. The Multiplex DVR allows the user to override the pre-programmed speed at any time. It can also use alarms to activate presets. Preset positions are programmed into the system, just by pointing the camera and clicking the mouse and provides a method for the camera to move to any of the pre-programmed positions whenever an input device is triggered, or if a user selects it, or if the DVR has been set to tour through presets.