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Defender SN500-4CH-002 Feature-rich 4 Channel H.264 DVR Security System with Smart Phone Access and 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res CCD Night Vision Cameras | 
| Brand: Defender
Category: Photography
List Price: $749.99
Buy New: $499.99
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Seller: ShopTronics
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 5579
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 9 x 1.8
MPN: SN500-4CH-002
Model: SN500-4CH-002
UPC: 871363009043
EAN: 0871363009043
ASIN: B002UKOUTK
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| Features:
| • | Access live video footage directly from your iPhone or BlackBerry | | • | Record over 2 years of video footage on the built-in 500GB hard drive | | • | The system utilizes the latest, most advanced compression level available—H.264—saving you storage space without sacrificing video quality | | • | View video online with no service fees from any computer in the world | | • | 24/7 lifetime live customer support is available through phone, email, and live web chat both before and after you buy |
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Product Description
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 SN500-4CH-002 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 SN500-4CH-002’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 of continuous video on the built-in 500GB hard drive. The SN500-4CH-002 is an effective and simple solution for protecting your property.
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 Junk! August 17, 2010
C. Robinson (Maui)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had to return this product...
The IR remote control only worked intermittantly: I checked the battery with a volt meter. It was new, 3.1volts.
I talked to tech support who had me watch the remote through the video camera because the you can see the blinking output on the monitor, so I know the remote was putting out IR. (Cool). Problem must be in DVR. The tech told me that was not unusual for the remote have problems.
The DVR networking features also had at least one problem: The DVR would not accept an IP address from my router when both were set to DHCP.
With 2 strikes against it, and tech support not surprised, and all the time I wasted... I just sent it back.
I dont have time to waste like that. Too bad to... I really wanted to like it!
Probably the best low-cost security system out there. July 10, 2010
Ladonis24
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this system back in January and finally had a chance to put it in. The install was easy and straight forward. The hardest part was setting up the web interface. I'm somewhat computer savvy so I was able to get it. However, your grand-dad would not. But it gave me a nice sense of security while I'm at work to be able to check on why my alarm went off. It works great on my iphone but it could use a better software interface. I couldn't get it to work on my wife's blackberry though. I believe this has something to do with her service. The only problem I've had is that one of camera's has failed already and I'm waiting on a replacement. Hopefully this thing lasts.
Overall, a great product March 15, 2010
Camera User
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
We ordered an SN-500 to use in an outdoor application, to monitor a calving barn. This unit was a great value for the money and is working extremely well for this application. It was easy and quick to install, but took me some time to understand how to make the unit accessible via the internet. Once it was up an running, we have had no problems. It works o.k. with a dynamic DNS service, but does not update the DNS address when it changes, only on a set schedule. This makes the unit go off-line for a few hours before the update occurs if your service provider changes your DNS address on occassion. This is my only complaint and I can live with it. The cameras have worked well in sub-zero temperatures with clear pictures during daytime hours. Night vision also works well and by adding a little light, the picture quality improves greatly. I would highly recommend this unit for the price.
Picky reviewer gives 4 stars February 21, 2010
David Anderson
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
first time surveillance system buyer...
I spent several hours trying to determine which unit to buy and must say I am glad I purchased the Defender
Picture is a tad grainy during the day BUT the night shots are amazing!! I am very picky about quality and for 500..you can't beat this system!!!
Installation was simple. I mounted the cameras on my eves outside while it was snowing. Ran the cable inside the siding corners and then through the sills on the bottom of the house.
Great system!
 not bad for the price, but a few concerns February 1, 2010
D. Kan (Pacifica, CA)
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
I setup the 4 cams and used my tv as the monitor, had it up and running in about 30 min. Mounting the cams and getting the view I wanted and installing the cords to where they were hidden took me 2-3 hrs. Daylight images are pretty good quality. The cams are not waterproof and as other said over 20 ft details get fuzzy. I have cam 1 overlooking the driveway set under the eaves above garage, cam 2 in mudroom overlooking main entrance and garage (cam1), cam 3 inside looking at back sliding glass door, cam 4 inside living room looking at main entrance. I installed the outdoor wire through a 25 ft long 3/4" diameter plastic conduit to prevent someone cutting it (use a lubed up electician's fish wire tool helps).
-1/2 star for during the night mode the LEDs cause too much reflection to have the cam setup to record vid through a window even with an antiglare shield. I recommend when you get the cam angle you like, use a bit of lock tight on the clamp screw (the temporary kind, not the permanent) I can see the clamp getting loose during natural cold and heat cycles.
The settings I use are best quality recording and only on Alarm mode (movement). The motion detector is fine during the day, a bit buggy during the night mode (-1/2 star). car lights shining will activate the recording, moths and bugs also are attracted to the IR light during night mode even with the sensitivity turned down. During the night mode also there is about a 1-2 second delay from detection to start of recording... the suggested setting is 24/7 record on low quality unless Alarm or movement mode activates a higher quality record setting, but this will eat up a lot of HD space and you end up with a lot of nothing video.
I use about 1% of HD space a day on Alarm only record mode on Best quality so it will possibly record up to 100 days before rewriting, which is pretty darn good.
-1 star is converting the vid (H.264 format) you want to web friendly or any computer viewable (AVI format) requires a few steps and you end up with a pretty large file (the option to convert to MP4 or other format can be done with a secondary converter, will give you a smaller file with decent quality). You can use USB thumb drive or an alternative you can have another external HD and dump your vid there, then use a PC and the provided AVI converter. You can only convert the one cam vid at a time, so if you have 20 some events on different cam views it will take a while to convert. Practice this step a few times just in case you need to do it for an incident where you have to submit video as evidence to police.
The remote control is very cheaply made and if you have a fat thumb like me it was a bit cumbersome to use... I only use the remote because it has the easiest to find PB button (playback) compared to going through the menus manually. I mainly use the provided mouse to navigate otherwise.
If you want better night vid, there are other better quality waterproof outdoor cams available (any brand with a Sony CCD is good or Panasonic).
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