Portable Digital Video Recorder
When you first touch the PV-1000 Portable Digital Video Recorder you instantly know this is not your ordinary portable DVR. There's something about it that you can feel. It was built for speed and it's ready for action. At first glance its unassuming stature leads you to believe this micro DVR is just like the others. It's not. Don't underestimate the power of the PV-1000.
The PV-1000 was built with the professional in mind. Amateurs need not apply.
With higher than 720p High Definition Recording evidence gathering has never been clearer. This is the highest resolution law enforcement grade portable DVR that you can get.
Use our custom body worn hidden cameras without using extra batteries!
Full integration with all of LawMate's covert cameras lets you wear a hidden camera without an external battery pack. All of LawMate's spy cameras get their power from the PV-1000 DVR.
Six Custom Recording Modes
Select from 320 X 480 all the way up to 1280 X 960 @ 30 FPS (Frames per second)
Video Recording and Still Shot Photo Capture
While recording video or during playback you can use the PHOTO button to capture and save still shots of whatever you see on screen. Excellent for printing out photos of subjects for photo lineups or court.
Adjustable FPS (Frames Per Second)
User selectable from 1fps to 30fps allows you to extend the length of recording by hours and hours. 30 fps is real time like you see on TV. 1fps would be like standing there with a camera and pushing the button ever second. It will give you a strobe light type effect.
Tamper-Proof Frame Counter
Optional on screen watermark with a counter for each frame of video. Proof positive way to defeat evidence chain of custody tampering. Prove you did not edit the video.
Pre-Event Recording
"I wish I would have had a camera!" Never miss a priceless moment again. With Pre-Event recording this Portable Digital Video Recorder will track back 30 seconds prior to you pressing record and capture what the camera saw. Outstanding solution for those moments where you can't anticipate what's about to happen.
Multi-Layer Password Protection
Ideal system for departments that want complete control over street level surveillance. Password protected options let you prevent data deletion as well as who can download data through the USB port.
Internal Log File
The internal log file on this portable recorder will provide time / date documentation of all button presses from the time the recorder is activated until it is turned off.
Optional Portable DVR Accessories
Extended high capacity battery, in-car windshield mount, slide in wireless receiver, QUAD system, cable remote switch, RF Wireless remote switch
PV-1000 Specifications vs. the Predecessor PV-806
| Old vs. New |
PV-806 |
PV-1000 |
| Max. Video Resolution |
720 X 480 |
1280 X 960 |
| Resolution Setting |
3 Settings: 320 X 240, 640 X 480, 720 X 480 |
6 Settings: 320 X 240, 640 X 480, 720 X 480,
1024 X 768, 1280 X 720, 1280 X 960 |
| Video Codec |
Needs DivX Codec to Play and Author for editing |
Standard Video Clip or Playback with
Windows Media Player and Windows Movie Maker |
| Max Frame Rate |
720 X 480 @ 18 FPS |
1280 X 960 @ 30 FPS |
| Adjustable Frame Rate |
N/A |
6 Options (1/5/10/15/25/30fps) |
| Video Quality Bitrate Setting |
Fixed |
Adjustable for High / Medium / Low |
| Pre-Event Recording |
N/A |
30 Seconds before record function is triggered |
| Password Protection |
N/A |
Protected Power On and USB Connection |
| System Log File |
N/A |
Generates a documentary log file automatically, the log records all activities when unit is powered on |
| Device ID |
N/A |
Embedded in videos |
| Photo Snapshot |
Takes photos in preview mode |
Takes photos in playback and record mode |
| Photo Capture |
N/A |
Takes photos in preview mode |
| Power Consumption |
800mA / 5V |
600mA / 5V |
| Battery Life |
130 Minutes |
170 Minutes |
| Display Output |
Displays only either on LCD or TV |
Displays both LCD and TV simultaneously |
| USB Flexibility |
PC Detects HDD Only |
PC Detects both HDD & SD |
| JPEG Resolution |
4096 X 4096 |
32768 X 32768 |
| Playback Gap between videos |
5 to 6 seconds |
Less than 1 Sec |
| Format Function |
Unit can only format SD |
Unit can format both HDD & SD |
| Storage Status Icon |
N/A |
Time & Date / Device ID / Frame Counter -
user can select to display or not. |
| Built-in Microphone |
N/A |
Adjustable Sensitivity or off |
| Built-in RTC Power Duration |
20 Minutes (When charging battery user needs to finish recording within
20 minutes
to keep correct time and date. |
More than 12 hours |
