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Differences
between Analog and Digital Video Recording
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Classification
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DVR
System
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Analog
System
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Storing
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Method
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Digital
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Analog
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Medium
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HDD
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Video
Tape
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Key
Points
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Semi-permanent
to store
Automatic
back-up
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Frequent
replacement of video tapes
Substantial
storage for tapes required
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Recording
Length
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Unlimited
with additional HDD of PC
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Up
to one video cassette
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Video
Quality
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Excellent
to image improving effect with high
resolution, High quality which do not degrade
over time
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Low
quality, noise & quiver due to reuse of
tapes
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Searching
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Ability
to search multiple storage sites with various
search functions including instant search
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Difficult
and very time-consuming to retrieve video
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Event
Recording
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Possible
to record selectively with various mode so can
make to extend recording length
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Inefficient
non-continuous event recording
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Remote
Surveillance
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PSTN/ISDN/ADSL/LAN
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No
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Motion
Detection
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Possible
to record videos as motion detected
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No
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Still
Image
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Excellent
still picture
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Noise
or Image distortion
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Screen
Split
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Various
screen split mode
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Additional
device required
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Maintenance
Cost
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No
additional cost required
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Replacement,
storage, management of tapes, VCR head
replacement
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Peripherals
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No
additional device required
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Quad,
Multiplexer, Frame switcher and others
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