Smoke Detector Spy Camera DVR

How Does it Work?
The Smoke Detector Spy Security Camera is not your average hidden camera.  This is an "all in one" high resolution 520 TVL Sony CCD colour pinhole camera (excellent in low light as well) with a built in Digital Video Recorder (DVR) plus a super high gain pinhole microphone for crystal clear audio recording in sync with video.

Remember this is a fully functional smoke detector and spy security camera so it won't look out of place anywhere indoors but the idea is to ceiling mount the detector (as it should be) and with the provided 12V power supply, find a power socket in the roof cavity which will keep the camera permanently powered.  It can also be 12V battery operated albeit a little inconvenient in terms of battery recharging and most certainly one doesn't want to remove the detector once installed.

The pinhole CCD camera provides a perfect horizontal view (not a direct down view) which is quite wide near 100 degrees so ideal for any room or office large or small. The concealed camera will be able to see everything.  A very discreet slot is located on the side of the detector and tweezers are needed (supplied with the kit) to insert and remove the SD memory card  slotted into the camera/detector. 

To setup simply connect the detector RCA lead to any TV monitor with an AV Input and all TV's have an AV in.  From your monitor you will be able to see exactly what the camera can see so any adjustments can be made before activating.  You could also leave the camera permanently connected to a TV monitor if you so desire simply by running an RCA lead of any length from the Smoke detector camera direct to you TV monitor. 

Now the good part...how does it record? 
As mentioned, the spy camera is supplied with a 4GB SD memory card although for much longer recording, larger capacity SD cards (up to 32GB) are available and acceptable. We also supply a wireless remote control so once the camera is connected to power or battery, motion detection recording is ON.  As soon as anyone enters the room, say within 10-15m from the detector, the built in DVR will record video in real time. If there is constant motion the DVR will record the lot in real time and with audio as well.  It's completely silent and discreet.

When the person/s move away from the camera or out of the room, 15 seconds later the DVR will stop recording.  As soon as someone enters again, so the DVR will resume recording.  A 4GB SD memory card can store approximately 6 hours of real time video and audio however, by slowing the recording to 1/2 or 1/4 of real time speed (still quite fast) the memory capacity can be doubled or quadrupled.  The other options include increasing SD memory capacity but we find 4GB in most instances is more than sufficient.  It also depends on how much motion the camera detects over a period of time so some trial and error is required.  There are various ways to increase recording capacity from hours to even days of constant recording.  Call our toll free number for more information if required.

It could be that you don't need the hidden camera to record all the time.  Another unique feature of this smoke detector or Nanny Cam is the ability to apply SCHEDULED RECORDING.  This basically means that by setting up the hidden camera before it's installed, pre program Smoke Detector Cam to commence recording (Motion or Constant) at a time that you choose and stop recording at another pre set time.  Lets say you want the security camera to arm at 6.00pm and disarm at 5.00am.  No problem it can do that easily so no wasted memory space.

What happens when the SD memory card is full?
This covert camera is not only powerful it is smart.  Just like a professional DVR system, users can program the camera to STOP RECORDING WHEN FULL or if preferred RECYCLE RECORDING.  That basically means that users can record as often or as little as desired.  There is no need to format the memory card.  When the card is full the DVR will auto overwrite which in other words means it will recommence recording at the very begining and slowly overwrite older recordings on a continuous recycling mode.  If you know that an incident occurred then simply remove the memory card and replay it on your PC.  Save the recording to your PC for future reference then it will never be lost.  The same principal applies to all of our covert of hidden cameras that have motion detection recording.

How Do I Playback Recordings?
Once again it very easy not rocket science!!  The Smoke Dector Cam kit is supplied with a wireless remote control and there are basically several options.  Lets assume that you have a TV monitor somewhere in the house or office and you have run an RCA lead from the covert camera (lead is in the ceiling) and long enough to reach you TV. 

Just like a DVD player to a TV, aim the wireless remote control at the Smoke Detector Camera  Camera, select AV1 or AV2 on your TV and you will be able to see exactly what the pinhole camera can see.  Aim the wireless remote control at the camera and press Search.  You will instantly see a calendar and a list of motion detection events depicting time and date.  By simply selecting the date, press OK and a real time play back of all the motion detection recorded events at are you fingertips. Play all events in movie fashion, advance through the events, forward, backward, freeze frame or frame by frame, its very much like operating a DVD player.

It may not be convenient to remove the Smoke Detector from it's location so another option is to remove the internal SD memory card (with the tweezers) and if you like replace it with a fresh card.  When convenient for you simply slot the SD memory card into a USB reader, connect to your PC and bingo, look at any or all of the AVI files with programmes such as Windows Media Player or VLC both of which are free programmes. Any file you need to keep, just copy and save to your PC for future reference. It's very easy and any Windows or MAC can do it.

Features
Fully Functional Smoke Detector
High Quality 540 TVL Full Colour SONY CCD Camera
Built-In DVR w/ max 32Gb SD Card Memory support
0.1 Lox Low Light Camera
Remote Control for "one touch" operation
Motion Activated
Ideal for covert surveillance
Find out what's going on when you're not around
Increase home & office security
Capture hidden camera video footage in extreme low light situations
High quality SONY CCD image sensor
Built-in Digital Video Recorder (DVR) for easy recording
Removable SD card for hours of video & easy viewing
No additional software needed to view videos on your PC
Needs To Be Connected To AC Power

Specifications
Type: Colour CCD Camera
Pick-Up Device: Sony CCD Image Sensor
Picture Elements: EIA/NTSC: 512 H x 492 V - CCIR/PAL: 512 H x 582 V
Horizontal Resolution: 540 TVL
Minimum Illumination: 0.1 Lux
Horizontal Sync. Frequency: EIA/NTSC: 15.734 KHZ - CCIR/PAL: 15.625 KHZ
Vertical Frequency: EIA/NTSC: 19.0699 MHZ - CCiR/PAL: 18.9375 MHZ
Function: Alarm Output
Lens: 3.7mm Pinhole Lens
Video Output: 1Vp-p, 75 Ohms
Gamma: .045
Power Supply: DC12V
Power Consumption: 150 mA
Storage Temperature: -30C ~ 60C
Operation Temperature: -10C ~ 45C

Payment Methods
Please note we accept most Credit Cards such as Visa or Mastercard (Amex +2%) Cheque, Money Order or EFT.  Delivery is either Express Post or TNT and tp keep orders discreet, we do not use Hidden Camera Surveillance as the sender but rather HCS and a PO Box.  We can always change that to meet your needs. 

The same applies with payments as we do have a discreet account so there is no reference to cameras or hidden anything.  Our office is open from 9am to 5pm so any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call. We also offer free telephone support and advice if needed.