DVR vs VCR

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DVR vs. TIME LAPSE VCR

	A DVR provided by DLA provides crystal clear images that are far superior to traditional CCTV systems and do not degrade over time.
	You can easily search for recorded video in seconds rather than hours. There are no more tapes to deal with.
	DVR systems provide years of virtually maintenance free operation.
	A DVR can be set up for motion detection recording so if there is no activity the DVR doe's not record the same picture and waste hard drive space.
	A DVR can be set up for remote monitoring by using a DSL, LAN, or CABLE internet connection. With a DVR purchased through DLA you won't even need a static IP (usually costing an additional $400.00 extra a year through Verizon) on top of the normal monthly fee.
	For around .27 cents a day DLA can set you up with our DDNS (DYNAMIC DOMAIN NAMING SYSTEM) server saving you close to $300+ a year.
	A DVR recorded video can be easily backed up to CDR, DVD, hard drives or network servers. These storage devices can be easily accessed at any time and retain the same quality as the original recording.
	A DVR system can be set according to your needs to record at 1-120 frames per second, capturing the critical video that can make the difference between profit and loss!
	A DVR can record up to a month on a standard 250 GIG hard drive (depending on how many cameras are being used).
	A DVR will record even while reviewing video.
	A DVR records in one hour incumbents making finding an incident quick and easy.
	Upon making a CD or DVD for the police the system automatically adds the DVR software on the disk so the police can use any computer and view the DVR as if they were using the stores DVR system.

	With a VCR you have to rely on someone changing or rotate the tapes.
	VHS tapes require large amounts of storage space.
	Most people end up using the same tapes over and over so when you need to review them the images are less than fair.
	VCR based systems record at 1-3 frames per second.
	VCR heads need to be cleaned every other month or they will eat tapes.
	Since VCR's are old technology there usually hard and expensive to get repaired.
	A VCR will only tape for a maximum of 24 hours before needing the tape changed.
	A VCR can not record while reviewing tapes.
	VCR recordings normally don't play back well on a VCR of another type.

By adding a Cash Register Text Inserter a retail manager or owner can get a complete picture of cashier activity to minimize shrink and increase profits. All transactions are superimposed onto corresponding video of the cashier, customer, cash register/POS and products. The system also enables pinpointing of questionable activity such as sweetheart discounts, two for one deals, and flagged transactions including VOIDs and NO SALEs—reducing the time spent on reviewing video from hours to minutes.

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