First Alert FERC-400 Event Camera and VCR Controller for Home VCR

Utilizing a 0.33-inch color CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor) image sensor, the First Alert FERC-400's camera includes a 4.3mm wide-angle lens and delivers a decent resolution of 330 horizontal TVL (TV lines). This camera has a minimum illumination of five Lux allowing it to receive a picture in moderate-light conditions. This unit includes a two-way audio connection that allows it to act as an intercom between camera and controller, and allows you to change lenses for various applications. The First Alert FERC-400 VCR-controller allows you to connect up to four cameras simultaneously, and includes an automatic channel-switching function. This controller features a built-in microphone, a five-second alarm buzzer, and an adjustable auto-recording time ranging from one- to 60-seconds. Both the First Alert FERC-400 VCR-controller and camera run on 12-volt DC power, while the camera has an operating temperature of -15 to 60-degrees Celsius.

Technical Features:

• Light sensitivity: minimum illumination of 5 Lux
• Resolution: 330 horizontal TVL
• Camera operating temperature: -15 to 60-degrees C
• Camera dimensions: 0.75 x 3.5 x 0.75 inches (W x D x H)
• Controller dimensions: 2 x 5.5 x 4 inches (W x D x H)

About Surveillance Camera Technical Features
Lux rating is the measurement used to indicate how sensitive a camera is to light, and stands for the level of light reflected off a piece of paper by a candle from one meter away. Thus a sensitivity of three Lux would mean a camera could generate an acceptable picture of a piece-of-paper-sized object that was illuminated by the equivalent of three candles from one meter away. The lower the Lux level, the better the camera's ability to work in low-light conditions. The camera's resolution should be greater than or equal to the resolution supported by the system's recorder or monitor. The S/N, or signal to noise ratio, is an important measure of a camera's quality. A poor camera, low-light conditions or poor wiring causes "noise" which consumes processing power and disk space. A camera with a wide dynamic range is ideal, especially for recording areas in which both indoor and outdoor light are present. CCD (charge-coupled device) sensors provide high-quality images that are less susceptible to noise. CMOS (complimentary metal-oxide semiconductor) sensors offer less image quality, but are usually more cost-effective and energy efficient.

What's in the Box
Recording controller, camera, AC/DC adapter, cable (60 feet), A/V cable, and manual.