Product Description

Have peace of mind and protect your assets in your home or business with this deluxe 8-camera DVR system. Easily review your recorded video online and record up to 580 days of continuous video. The 8 hi-res cameras along with the 8.5" LCD monitor included in this system allow you to view and record from multiple locations on your property. The weatherproof cameras are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. The SENTINEL3 DVR has a built-in 250GB hard drive that has been designed specifically for DVRs, providing reliable recording and faster playback of your recorded footage. The hard drive will record up to 580 days of continuous video. It will start recording once the DVR is plugged in and will restart automatically after any power failure. A great benefit of this system is the ability to view your home or business while away from the property, from anywhere in the world! The DVR allows you to view all your cameras live over the internet. Simply plug the DVR into your broadband connection to view live or recorded footage, and transfer video to your computer. You also have the option of transferring footage to a Compact Flash (CF) memory card for an easy portable solution. This DVR offers recording modes that you can easily customize to suit your security needs. Motion activated recording will only record when movement is detected on one of your cameras. Scheduled recording allows you to set up a 24 hour schedule that tells the DVR what hours of the day to record. To find footage simply enter the date and time range.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1687 in Camera & Photo
• Color: Black
• Brand: Defender
• Model: SENTINEL3
• Released on: 2008-04-15
• Dimensions: 16.90" h x 2.60" w x 11.60" l,

Features

• Web ready DVR allows you to access and view footage via the Internet
• View footage on the included 8.5-inch monitor
• Comes with eight high res indoor/outdoor cameras equipped with night vision; One 320 GB Hard Disk Drive DVR
• Easy to set up – begins recording once the DVR is plugged in
• Perfect security solution for large properties and businesses with large storefronts or warehouses

From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer

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SENTINEL3 Key Features

• Web ready DVR system allows you to access and view video footage via the Internet
• Record over 2 years of video footage on the Seagate SV35 series 320GB hard drive.
• Do-it-yourself system allows you to set up and monitor your property without the need for a professional installer
• View video footage on the included 8.5" LCD monitor
• 24/7 lifetime live customer support is available through phone, email, and live web chat both before and after you buy

Introducing SENTINEL3: Web Ready Deluxe 16CH DVR System with 8.5" Ultra Slim Color LCD Monitor and 8 High Resolution Indoor/Outdoor Cameras

Protect your hard-earned possessions, assets, and family; know who has been on your property; rid yourself of uneasiness when you travel on vacation or business. The SENTINEL3 offers some of the most advanced surveillance options available but in a hassle-free, do-it-yourself approach so you can have a fully functioning security system for your home or business in less time and for less money. The SENTINEL3's online viewing feature allows you to conveniently access your DVR's live or recorded video footage on any computer in the world with Internet Explorer. Checking in on your property is easy and means you will never miss a moment. This DVR is loaded with features that will help keep your property safe and secure. Record over 2 years worth of continuous video on the built-in 320GB Seagate SV35 series hard drive. The SENTINEL3 is a complete video security station with 8 night vision cameras, an 8.5" LCD monitor, and a feature loaded DVR.

Fast & Hassle-Free Setup
The SENTINEL3 is one of Defender's complete do-it-yourself systems that are incredibly easy to set up and use with no need to hire a professional installer. Auto-start recording ensures that your system will automatically begin recording as soon as you plug it in to a power outlet. You can easily monitor entryways, offices, shops, warehouses, children's rooms, garages, or any other area in your business or home.

View Online with No Service Fees
Regardless of where you are in the world, you can view your DVR's live or recorded video footage on any internet accessible computer with Internet Explorer. See what is happening on your property and check in on your employees or family members. (Requires a router, Windows operating system, Internet Explorer browser, and broadband Internet connection for online viewing).

Record Over 2 Years Worth of Video Footage
We use the only hard drive ever designed specifically for DVR security systems. The SENTINEL3's 320GB Seagate SV35 series hard drive can hold over 2 years of continuous video. Optimized for 24/7 surveillance, the hard drive provides reliability and quality. Your DVR will alert you when your memory space is full so that you can overwrite your old video, stop the unit from recording, or use the CF card slot to back up and transfer your video footage. In order to achieve the "Storage by Seagate" mark, our DVRs are subject to rigorous testing at Seagate's testing facilities in Longmont, Colorado.

8 Professional Grade Hi-Res Night Vision Cameras
Eight high quality color cameras provide you with a clear and consistent picture at 420 TV lines of resolution. They allow you to better distinguish facial features, which can help in the positive identification of individuals. The cameras can be used indoor and outdoor. Each one is built with professional grade aluminum housing and a sunshade to help prevent glare, deterioration and rusting.

Expandable System up to 16 Cameras
As your business grows, so can your security system. If you are looking to boost your security and monitor more areas, you can add an additional 8 cameras for more robust monitoring. Any camera with a power supply and a RCA or BNC connection is compatible with the SENTINEL3. Cameras in this system have the model number SPARTAN1.

View in the Dark with Automatic Night Vision
The cameras come equipped with night vision, allowing you to see any monitored area (up to 15ft away) in total darkness. Each camera has 12 infrared LEDs that activate automatically when it becomes dark and deactivate during the day to save energy. You will always be able to see what is happening in your yard or at your business after-hours.

Advanced Motion Activated Recording
You have the option to record video only when motion is detected. Finding important video footage using the playback feature is easy, and will also save you time and conserve hard drive space. You can even set individual cameras to detect motion while the others continuously record. Advanced motion detection settings ensure that false alarms are not triggered-the easy motion detection "mask" allows you to block out areas with constant movement, such as roads or blowing trees so that only suspicious activity is recorded.

8.5" LCD Monitor Lets You See What Your Cameras See
The 8.5" color LCD monitor is a slim and compact way to see what's happening on your property. With several customizable viewing options, you can decide which area of your property you want to see and when you want to see it. View one camera at a time, quad view with four cameras, or even view all eight together, all on one screen! The included remote control makes it easy to change camera views and display options.

Back up to CF Card
The SENTINEL3 has a CF card slot so you can back up, archive, and transfer your video footage. This makes your video footage portable for easy viewing and archiving on your PC or offsite. This is also useful for submitting to law enforcement or security professionals if your video footage is needed. Anyone can then play back all your recorded video using the included video playback software (Note: maximum CF card size is 4GB; only Type 1 CF cards are supported. CF card not included).

24 Hour Scheduled Recording
You can fully customize a daily recording schedule. You can choose which hours of the day you want to continuously record, motion record, alarm record, or not record at all. Each camera can be scheduled with different settings (30 frames per second total for all cameras).

Customize Your Camera Display
You have many options when viewing your cameras on-screen. Display all four cameras in Quad Screen mode (four camera split screen), show just an individual camera in Full Screen, and more. Zoom Mode allows you to enlarge a portion of the camera's view to get a closer look, and Sequence Mode cycles through all camera views at preset interval times.

Easily Connects to TV for Viewing
The DVR comes with an included 8.5" LCD screen but also supports an external TV/monitor with RCA connections. This is useful for monitoring from multiple locations within your business or home, and provides a larger view of your cameras. A secondary SPOT video output works in conjunction with motion activation by instantly displaying the camera that detects motion.

Find Your Video Footage Easily with Time, Date, and Event Search
The search feature makes it easy to find video footage quickly and efficiently. Searching by time and date allows you to find and play back the desired day, hour, and minute of captured video. Searching by event allows you to find any instance of motion detection.

Hear What Your Cameras Hear with Audio Support
This system includes 1-channel audio support to help you effectively watch over your belongings or family with more than just video. Connect a microphone to this DVR to record and play back audio (microphone not included. Included cameras do not support audio).

Endless Location Options with 60ft of Wiring per Camera
The included 60ft camera wiring gives you flexibility in the installation of your cameras and allows you to increase each camera's range. If you need additional 60ft cable lengths, you can purchase the DF10W. The single wire also conveniently carries both the power and video signals, so you are only running one wire per camera (maximum 180ft cable length per camera is recommended).

We'll Get You Online with Our 24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
Assistance is available for you whenever you need it. Simply visit www.defender-usa.com for illustrated networking guides, simple tips on how to protect your property, and instructional videos on topics such as camera placement. Our customer support team can be reached by phone 24/7, or by e-mail and live web chat services so that you will always have access to an expert.

Nationwide Installation Service
Don't have time to install your system? Defender can have your systems installed for you in any zip code across the continental United States, plus key population centers in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Our trusted network of security installers will not only install your system but also take the time to train you on its features and functions so you can get the most out of your Defender security system.

What's in the Box

• 16CH DVR (320GB HDD)
• 8 Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision CCD Cameras
• 8.5" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor
• Remote Control for LCD Monitor
• Power Adapter for LCD Monitor
• Power Adapter for DVR
• 8 Power Adapters for Cameras
• 10ft RCA to RCA (male) A/V Wire
• 2x 3.5mm (male) to RCA (female) A/V Wire
• Software CD
• 10ft RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
• 8x 60ft 4 PIN DIN to RCA (male) Video/Power Wires
• 10 RCA to BNC Connectors
• 8 Window Warning Stickers
• Quick Start Guide
• Instruction Manual
• Mounting Hardware
• 1 Year Warranty
• 24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support

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Customer Reviews

Sentinel 3 system works very well, DVR remote would be nice
Sentinel 3 system works very well. Purchased in February 2009 after a December 2008 burglary at my house. Hooked all eight cameras up and tested views/angles first, before finalizing camera/DVR locations. Found out that you don't want the camera behind glass or facing each other in order to prevent nighttime "bounces" or hot spots.) I have an L-shaped rancher with lots of windows and 3 exterior doors, plus garage door and am trying to cover all the doors and most of the windows. Was fairly easy to install, except worst part was crawling around in my attic pulling wires. A couple of the camera "ball" mounts had to be tightened with pliers. DVR cooling fan runs continuously and makes noise. Recommend getting a UPS and plug strip to power all the cameras and monitor. The 8.5 inch monitor is small when viewing all cameras on split screen. I have added a video splitter so that I can view the display on a regular size screen in another room. Would be nice to have a DVR remote so that you can change viewing/settings from another room. I can view it remotely on my home network, but need to change router settings so that I can view from my office at work all the time. Might add a few more cameras since DVR will handle eight more. Also installed a GE Simon XT in addition to the cameras.

Complete in-the-box system
This is a great DIY system and well packaged for a system to monitor movement and allow surveillance for a remote location through the DNS server feature. The I/B was a little hard to follow but after I had the cameras installed and on-line, things just fell into place. Some things are harder to describe, yet are simple tasks.

I had one problem with the mounting thumb screws. They are cast alum and the threads are stamped. I had to use a 10/32 tap to chase the threads in the mounting brackets and purchase steel thumbscrews from Home depot to complete the mounting. I also ordered the extension cables and had a problem with one of the connectors. The metal ferrule on the camera connector came loose inside of the power cable and the extension cable would not fit. I contacted customer service and they were able to indentify the problem and correct it. It was a tight fit and I was able to just remove it and re-fit back to the female connector. Customer Service is also sending my some new mounting thumbscrews.

The Spartan 1 cameras are 420 TV lines of resolution and have 12 LEDs. They work really well at night up to 15 feet. The definition is on the low end. I have ordered a higher resolution camera for one location that requires more resolution.

The DVR is set up for 16 channels and comes with 8 Spartan 1 cameras. The system can be expanded however; the DVR will not control a variable focus camera without a separate power supply. The DNS set-up to view the DVR on line is well explained and easy to set up. I am very pleased with the Defender and it was priced very competitive when pricing individual components.

A great deal!
I bought this system to replace a newly purchased Swann 4-camera system. The Swann system was just a pain in the neck from the get-go. They're harder to install, could never get the internet viewing capability up and running and their tech support is in Australia. I waited on hold for an hour and 15 minutes (not an exaggeration) the first time and more than 40 minutes the 2nd. I finally gave up and just lived with it (for awhile.) Then one of the cameras failed within 3 months of buying it and I was just done.

I researched again and found the Defender Sentinel3. I am SO GLAD I found it! It was EASY to set up, the internet viewing thing was a little challenging again and I needed help, so I called tech support and GUESS WHAT?!? They're in the U.S. and I got to talk to a real person within about 15 minutes and they actually fixed the problem for me over the phone (and they were nice about it!) It's easy to log into once it's set up and it's just cool!

The Sentinel cameras are clearer than the Swann cameras were, too and they're smaller and black, instead of Swann silver.

The one thing I didn't care for was the size of the monitor. It's ridiculously small!!! You can still see one camera at a time easily on it, but multiple camera viewing isn't it's forte.