MPEG 4 vs H.264

Ultra DVR is a next generation of PC base DVR system, offering significant advantages.



Traditional PC based DVR systems have been developed with Mpeg4 based compression which produces small files that include inherent problems. For example, when moving objects (vehicles, people, etc.) pass in front of a camera, features related to Mpeg4 compression and interlacing can distort an image. Additionally, images can be heavily pixilated during full screen playback which causes distortion. H.264 compression eliminates these drawbacks.

Ultra DVR cards relieve much of the work required from a CPU using Mpeg4 compression because H.264 technology uses hardware, not software to compress images while increasing image quality because hardware compression offers Full D1 704 x 576 resolution (as oppossed to mpeg4 based 640 x 480 with video interlacing). Below is a comparison of images showing the differences in video quality when a moving object appears in front of H.264 Compression.

CCTV and DVR DEMOs

This page contains demos of different cctv products to assist you in selecting your CCTV solution.



These demos show only a few of the hundreds of cctv options that are available. When considering the types of cameras you may want to use (shown on our products link), keep in mind that you can 'mix and match' different cameras types depending on your needs. If you have questions regarding any cctv solution, click the questions or request an estimate here.

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The video above is showing the new 1.3 Megapixel IP Camera. The quality of the video has been lowered for your viewing convenience. If you would like to watch the high resolution video, please click here.

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While we provide well known brand equipment including Pelco, G.E., and Sony, Procom is not tied to any one equipment manufacturer, distributor, or installation company and this allows us to focus on your specific needs for security/surveillance equipment.  As systems integrators, we serve as your own personal project manager, from consultation through installation, monitoring all phases of implementation while sustaining the integrity of your design.

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HD CCTV Megapixels, and resolution

A popular question from CCTV users is “Can I zoom in (from 200’away) and see a license plate or make an ID of a person from a wide angle shot?” This capability relies on resolution and with today’s technology the answer is ‘Yes.’ Resolution (image definition) applies similarly to analog and digital signals; analog, resolution consists of interlaced TV-lines while digital images are made up of pixels (picture elements). Although an image from an analog camera can be digitalized using a DVR or video server, its limited to a maximum resolution of (704 x 576) 0.4 megapixels. Today, common network megapixel camera technology provide 1.3 megapixel (1280 x 1024) or three times the resolution of analog cameras. This denser concentration of pixels per frame translates to more ‘information’ per frame and significantly less image distortion when the frame is enlarged. Current digital camera technology allows for recordings in the 5 to 8 megapixels. Resoult