Security products are always popping fresh here at Star DVR and 2010 is no different.

We've been deluged by new technology and new DVRs for months and after thousands of hours of testing we've finally decided on new products we'll be keeping in stock. Please remember for current pricing you'll have to contact us here.

Nubix RT Real Time Security DVRs

The Nubix RT series of real time security DVRs offer 30fps recording on all channels simultaneously, as well as multi-camera playback of video files with audio. Four, eight, or sixteen camera model, each provides the ability to watch multiple video playback on screen at once, while most other DVRs only offer the ability to play back one video at a time.

Programming and setup menus are understandable and easy to navigate using a standard USB mouse or with the front panel controls. At the core of this real time DVR is an imbedded Linux operating system that controls the hard drive interface, remote viewing functions and security, and the multilingual menu GUI (graphical user interface). If the software ever needs upgrading you can always download it free from our support site. Downloading is easy. Merely download the upgrade from the internet with a computer, put it on a USB flash drive, attach it to your DVR and follow the menu driven instructions. We even supply the USB flash drive. Easy to use, dependable, just like all of our surveillance products.

All recording rates use the latest H264 video compression. Record in CIF, half D1 or D1 resolution with a variety of selectable picture qualities from Very High to Low. Watch your cameras in single camera mode or watch multiple live cameras at once in various split screen modes. A digital zoom function lets you magnify points of interest. Search your video by event or time, or use a text-based search function if you are using a POS interface.

Network connection is easy using the built in RJ45 Ethernet (10/100 Base) style LAN connector on the back of the DVR. Standard network protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, and DHCP all apply. Use MS IE7 or higher for remote live viewing over the internet or to play back any recording, or to change setup remotely (as long as you have the necessary security passwords).

Built-in functions make it easy for you to program event triggered notification - have the DVR send you an email if it detects unauthorized activity or assert a callback function (available in a network environment) that controls a Windows status icon. This makes the Nubix RT a perfect watchdog on unattended properties, or to monitor employees to make sure they respect areas that are out-of-bounds when supervisors are away. We also provide - for free - advanced remote camera management software (CMS) for the Nubix RT series. And you get special networking software that gives you advanced capabilities over LAN connections, like remote programming and setting up 2-way audio communication so you can speak with people you see on camera. Easy to use, with a forum and knowledgebase dedicated to our users, this software makes using the Nubix RT to monitor properties and employees streamlined and easy.

The Nubix RT series is available in different configurations for different applications.

Nubix 4RT - For security networks with 1 to 4 cameras.

Nubix 8RT - For security installations with up to 8 cameras.

Nubix 16RT - For larger commercial surveillance applications with up to 16 cameras.

All versions are networkable, viewable remotely from the internet, and include a free infrared remote control and CMS software.

Orbix MX 3G Compliant Security DVRs

If you do not require full real time recording on all channels simultaneously, the Orbix MX series may be perfect for you. They have major league features like the ability to present cameras in picture-in-picture (PIP) format, a SATA interface for internal storage devices, and a built-in web server for simple and trouble-free remote viewing.

Programming and setup menus are easy to navigate. An imbedded Linux operating system lies at the heart of this DVR. If this multilingual GUI (graphical user interface) ever needs an update you can download it for free from our support site. Put it on a USB flash drive (supplied with the DVR) and then follow the menu driven instructions to upgrade your DVR.

The Orbix 8MX security DVR can record at up 120 IPS (images per second) using the latest H264 video compression. Make recordings in CIF, half D1 and D1 resolution with picture quality selectable in several levels from VERY HIGH to LOW. Watch your videos on a VGA or a composite monitor straight from the DVR or download video clips to a USB drive and watch them on your PC or Mac (using QuickTime media player).

The Orbix 16MX is a larger version of the Orbix 8MX DVR and a connects to up to 16 cameras. It can record at up 240 IPS (images per second) and used H264 compression, has selectable video quality settings, and provides all the viewing features found in its smaller cousin.

Network connection is easy using the built in RJ45 Ethernet (10/100 Base) style LAN connector on the back of the DVR. Standard network protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, and DHCP apply. Use MS IE7 or higher for remote live viewing over the internet or to play back any recording, or to change setup remotely (as long as you have the necessary security passwords).

We also provide - for free - advanced remote camera management software (CMS) for the Orbix MX series.

This software makes using Orbix MX security DVRs a pleasure. Using our CMS software, you can view your cameras, watch old files (video recordings), search, and automate some of the drudgery associated with monitoring multiple locations (if you have more than one DVR set up in different places). Our CMS software lets you do everything with you DVR that you could do if you were there in person (except for actions that require your physical presence, of course, like making backups on the USB port, etc.).

Click here to learn more about the Orbix-8MX.

Click  here to learn more about the Orbix-16MX security DVR.

MAX Security DVRs - High Power, Low Prices

For the price minded shopper (and we are all price minded shoppers at one time or another) the MAX series of security DVRs is always there to fit the bill. Don't be fooled by terms like "economy" and "budget minded" when it comes to MAX products. They've got all the necessary features, and they incorporate user considerations like easy-to- understand menus, ability to export backup files, and remote viewing. Programming is easy too, and MAX products are just as dependable as their higher priced cousins.

So why are MAX DVRs cheaper?

The answer is simple and you probably already know why. Some features get left out. What features? Premium features and options that all users don't need, want, or require, like loop-back video connectors on every camera input, matching audio inputs for every camera input, and point-of-sale (POS) features like smart text insertion and text search abilities. Most residential users and even some business users don't want or use those features so why pay extra for them?

Don't get the idea that MAX security DVRs skimp on performance. They do everything you need to monitor your property and store valuable surveillance recordings. They give you full remote LAN and internet connectivity. View your cameras and recordings with MS Internet Explorer browser software or use specialized MAX client software (free with each DVR and downloadable from our support site). The more you look at MAX the more you understand that "low priced" is not "cheap".

All MAX security DVRs are easy to set up and program. They use a simple on-screen display (OSD) menu for selecting all functions. They connect quickly to just about any network with TCP/P, DHCP, DDNS and PPoE. All models offer mutliplex operation - playback and record at the same time - and other features that make them powerful additions to any security camera network.

MAX-GRPRO Series - Basic and Reliable Security DVRs for Small-to-Medium Installations

The MAX-GPRO4 and MAX-GPRO8 4-channel and 8-channel (respectively) security DVRs use the most advanced H264 video compression and can export video clips in AVI, MPEG4 and H264 native format. Both DVRs have an audio channel associated with each camera channel so you can record voice and sound along with video.

The GPRO series offers a combination of features formerly found only in higher priced security DVRs. Record manually, at scheduled times, or during motion/alarm triggered events.  Use your internet connected computer or 3G compatible mobile phone to monitor your DVR over the internet. Perform simultaneous operations like watch live video, record, and review video files.

Learn more about the MAX-GPRO4 by clicking here.

Learn more about the MAX-GPRO8 by clicking here.

MAX-PLEX Series - For Small and Larger CCTV Installations

Available in 4-camera and 16-camera models, the MAX-PLEX DVR series can find a home in residential and business environments with equal ease. Both DVRs use H264 video compression and both allow remote viewing and programming. The MAX-PLEX16 is 3G compatible and can be accessed using your (compatible) mobile phone. The MAX-PLEX4 offers remote operations through LAN and internet connections.

Record manually, at scheduled times, or during motion/alarm triggered events.  Use your internet connected computer or 3G compatible mobile phone to monitor your DVR over the internet. Perform simultaneous operations like watch live video, record, and review video files.

Learn more about the MAX-PLEX4 by clicking here.

Learn more about the MAX-PLEX16 by clicking here.