8 channel video capture dvr card works with windows and linux e.g. ubuntu
4 channel card works with ubuntu
4 way capture card, windows XP and Linux
BT878 software screen
Plug for BT878a capture card
BT878 dvr card
£27.48
£64.88
8 channel card works with ubuntu 8.04 and Zoneminder
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£54.98
4 channel 120FPS BT878a chip DVR card for Linux and Zoneminder
Connexant BT878a Chip DVR Card Page
Heatsinks for BT878a chips
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DVR Software Screen
8 Way Cards supplied with BNC to D plug fly lead for very easy connection.
For Windows XP and Linux, supplied with
software and Windows Drivers Too
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2000/XP and LINUX 32 bit only, for VISTA compatible cards see PCI Card Index
When used with modern Linux e.g. ubuntu, there is very little to configure for this Linux compatible 8 channel DVR card.
The 8 channel BT878a capture card also works great with Zoneminder for Linux, and is fully supported in Linux. The card is
supplied with settings instructions for the
'/etc/modprobe.d/bttv.conf' file to use in Zoneminder on ubuntu - linux too.

Please note these cards have a 3 volt and a 5 volt notch - but they must be fitted in a 5 volt slot to operate. PCI slot
information can be found here.
4 Chip version BT878a card providing 120 FPS across card
4 Channel 120 FPS Windows and Linux compatable BT878a DVR card (this model is NOT compatable with Windows WDM)

Our 4 chip BT878a 4 input capture card utilises 1 x BT878a chip for each input. This provides a card frame rate of 120FPS
giving up to 30 FPS per camera input when all inputs are used.

Because this 4 way DVR card uses the Connexant BT878a chip, it is supported in
LINUX and works great with the well
known CCTV software, Zoneminder. Instructions are included for the '/etc/modprobe.d/bttv.conf' file settings in Zoneminder

This card also has a single video output for a local monitor which can be controlled from within the supplied original software
only. The supplied original Kodicom software is designed for older operating systems e.g.
win2000 and XP SP1 only.

This card is ideal for those who want high performance across 4 channels but dont want to go to the 8 channel card
below. However the difference in price between this card and the 8 channel version means you should think hard as to
whether you may need more cameras in the future in which case an eight channel card is more cost effective than two of
the 4 x chip 4 channel models. Linux tested on ubuntu 8.04.
Dimensions - 18cm x 10cm
4 input 25 FPS DVR card for Windows and Linux
4 input 120 FPS DVR card for Windows and Linux
8 input 240 FPS DVR card for Windows and Linux
The Connexant BT878a chip has been around for a long time and is therefore supported by many webcam and CCTV programs and other software. This includes that well
known and very good program Zoneminder which operates on Linux OS, and the card is fully supported in Linux.

Software supplied with our BT878a chip DVR cards includes an excellent Kodicom application for use on
windows 2000 or XP SP1 only which provides a fully featured
Digital Recording and viewing system and includes remote access too. We supply Windows WDM drivers with the cards so they can be used with all good Windows
applications that can use these standard format drivers on Windows XP and Vista 32 bit operating systems.

Our BT878a cards are available in the three most common and popular configurations.

1) Single chip 4 channel card with a total of 25 FPS across the card (PAL) giving 25 FPS when one channel used and 6 FPS per channel when all 4 channels are used.

2) 4 x chip 4 channel card with a chip per channel with a total of 120 FPS across the card giving 25 FPS per channel (PAL) when all 4 channels are used. (not WDM)

3) 8 x chip 8 channel card with a chip per channel with a total of 240 FPS across the card giving 25 FPS per channel (PAL) when all 8 channels are used.

The four channel DVR cards have BNC or RCA connectors for camera inputs, when supplied with RCA connectors they are also supplied with BNC to RCA converters so
standard BNC camera cables can be plugged in. The Eight channel cards are supplied with a DIN to BNC plug and fly lead so all 8 cameras can be aesily plugged in to the
fly leads without trying to fit 8 coax cables directly to the back of the PC.

Windows software supplied with the cards works on Windows 2000 or Windows XP SP1. The WDM drivers supplied (single chip and 8 chip cards only) will operate on Vista
so you can use these cards with other Vista applications if you wish. The cards are supported directly by Linux. See our
other cards for Vista, Linux, XP and other
operating systems too.
Standard or High Performance Cards
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Need Heatsinks for the chips on your card?
This card needs a 5 volt PCI slot - Check Here for more PCI slot information
Dimensions - 15cm x 7cm
BT878a PCI Video Capture Cards Section
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4 & 8 way video capture cards
for windows or Linux fully
compatible with Zoneminder
4 Channel 25 FPS Capture Card
using the Connexant 878a Chip
The Camsecure range of BT878a PCI Video Capture Cards / DVR Cards provide a flexible means for making your own
security video surveillance system. The BT878a chip is fully supported in Linux and these cards work well with that great
FREE Linux application Zoneminder. For the 4 channel single chip and 8 channel 8 chip models only, we also provide
Windows WDM drivers for XP and Vista 32 bit operating systems so they can be used with most good 3rd party software
such as Active Webcam, Eycatcher and Argus. We also include the original DVR software for these cards for older operating
systems (Win2000 - XP with SP1) in case you want to convert an older PC into a DVR using the original software. Note all 3
cards are Linux compatable but only the 4channel 25 FPS and 8 channel 240 FPS will work with WDM drivers.
Product description:

4 Input capture card based on the 878a chip. Provides up to 25 frames per second divided across the used inputs e.g. you can
have 25 frames per second maximum with one camera connected or 6 frames
per second per camera maximum with all four inputs being used. PTZ camera's
can be controlled via
the PC serial port using the Pelco protocol.

The card is supplied with Windows WDM drivers for 3rd party applications using
XP or Vista 32 bit OS. It works great with
LINUX and instructions are supplied
for the
'/etc/modprobe.d/bttv.conf' file when using the card with LINUX and
Zoneminder.

The card works great with Active Webcam for Windows and up to 4 x cards can
be used simultaneously to provide you with a cost effective 16 camera system.
The card is also supplied with a copy of the original software shipped with them
which can be used on older operating systems e.g.
win2000 or XP SP1 only in
case you want to use an old machine to make a cost effective DVR.

Dimensions - 12cm x 10cm
ALL Cards tested prior to despatch and supplied with Windows WDM Capture device drivers so they work with any webcam program
8 Channel 240 FPS Capture Card using the Connexant 878A
Chip for Windows XP and Linux
Product description:

Famous patent Engine-K compression method giving a clearer picture, no less than 2.5K for every frame picture.
Network functions only need 2M bandwidth on LAN/DDN/ADSL for full multi channel real time transmission.
Has function for remote control of pan/tilt/zoom
Total resource 200fps max 16 channel video input,
individual channel recording rate adjustable from 1-25fps
Software supports 2 cards, Video compression rate:
150——200

Single channel - multi channel playback, playback speed
can be adjusted. Storage requirements are 120-150MB
per hour per channel and multi channel display mode.

Playback search according to time function with
simultaneous playback. Also has area enlarge, picture
pull, soften and sharpen.
Package contents:

1 x 8-ch Video Capture Card
1 x Setup and Software CD
1 x Printed Installation Instructions
1 x 8 way extender cable (D to BNC)

System Requirements:

PCIII 500 / 10GB HDD, AMD Athlon or
Intel CPU or above, or compatible CPU
which supports MMX technologies
128M system RAM OR above
Display Card: GeForce or ATI chipset is
recommended.
Support: Microsoft Windows 2000,
Windows XP capture, driver device
Windows Directx 8.1 or above
Mainboard based on Intel's (845/865/915)
chipset is highly recommended.
(5 Volt standard PCI slot required)

Dimensions - 15cm x 7cm
This is a very stable capture card and it uses one fusion 878A Chip for each channel. It can be used in conjunction with most
other recording and webcam software packages using the supplied Camsecure WDM Drivers on XP and Vista 32 bit systems.

Cards are supplied with Camsecure drivers so you can use your card with ANY program that uses the windows WDM protocol
which makes it very flexible indeed. The card works well with Active Webcam and up to 2 x cards can be used simultaneously
to provide you with a fast and cost effective 16 camera system. This is a very popular card with
LINUX users.
This a great card but please check our PCI Slot Information page, you need a 5 volt slot in your machine for ths card to work.
ALL Cards tested prior to despatch and supplied with Windows WDM Capture device drivers so they work with any webcam program
Fully compatible with Zoneminder too.