Panasonic’s outstanding digital video recorders, the WJ-HL204 / WJ-HL208, present versatile features

The WJ-HL204 / WJ-HL208 4/8ch real-time DVRs released by Panasonic are exciting new additions to Panasonic's analogue range of security products. The sleek design and versatile features ensure the WJ-HL204 / WJ-HL208 will be a popular recorder for small to medium analogue security systems.

The WJ-HL204 is able to record up to 4 cameras real-time with up to a total of 100 images per second (ips) whilst the WJ-HL208 is able to record up to 8 cameras with 200 ips (PAL). With 4 audio inputs and the potential to accommodate up to 3 HDDs per recorder this dynamic system produces versatile recording to optimise a security solution.

The WJ-HL204 / WJ-HL208 has multiple recording modes to enable flexibility. The emergency recording function facilitates highest priority recording by either the activation of the panic button (situated on the front panel) or by an alarm input. The schedule recording mode allows up to 20 programmes to be set to allow the user to tailor the recording to their needs. Other modes include ‘pre event' with a maximum recording time of 30 minutes and ‘event (post)' recording which is either activated by alarm or VMD (Video Motion Detection). Data Copy to USB memory is also an option, copying up to a maximum of 2GB. The search functions consist of calendar search, record table search, event log search, motion search and go to; these functions allow the user to find footage quickly and easily.

One of the main features of this recorder is the functionality and easy operation to create a user-friendly security solution. This is supported by the GUI (via a PC or front panel) which is designed to enhance the user's experience by creating an easy-to-use, uncomplicated recorder which effectively incorporates all the functions needed. The DVR also includes a comprehensive playback function including playback, pause, frame by frame play, fast forward, fast rewind, and electric zoom.

These DVRs from Panasonic have all the features you would expect from a leading brand of security products including real-time recording and multiple search functions - the perfect solution for a small to medium security requirement.