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Portable recording system (PVR)

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Monitor and record remote bird boxes, nests, habitats and more.

Imagine, being able to look and record bird boxes, owl boxes, wildlife dens, squirrel drays in remote locations easily? Well you now can, with a portable recording system. This is a perfect item for field reports, research, as well as fun wildlife trails and more.

Uses
  • Monitor remote boxes, nests, habitats
  • Monitor for research
  • Enjoy nature in remote locations.
  • More...

Benefits

  • Easy to use and install
  • Remote recording
  • Compatible with all handykam cameras
  • More...
Used by major researchers
Used by major researchers We have had many research projects using monitoring systems to keep an eye on nest boxes or wildlife habitats over a period of time. The projects range from monitoring rare birds in the Alps to research work into nesting behaviour in South America. The wildlife habitats are often in the remotest locations without power or ability to receive wireless signals. This is not a problem with a wildlife monitoring system.

What is included
The kit comes with everything you need to monitor and record easily.

  • 1 x PVR – Portable video recorder with 2GB hard drive, records upto 4 hours of full colour and audio footage. Has a built in audio recorder, digital camera (Stills and location shots) as well as many other features.
  • 1 x battery source - Either a lithium ion battery (4hrs) or acid gel battery (18hrs) and charger.
  • 1 x USB cable for connecting to a PC
  • 1 x AV cable for importing AV onto the PVR
  • 1 x coupler connector – Connect to camera kit.
    ** Please note you will need a camera kit to record from. Please select from the menu.
Remote camera recording
The complete system shown with the lithium battery

Remote camera recording diagram
How the system works

Watch, record and enjoy. How does it work?
The system is very simple and easy to use. First place the camera and AV cable in nest box or wildlife habitat. Let the cable hang down the tree, along the ground or roll it up and place in a bag or tub to keep dry. When you want to examine the bird box or wildlife haven, just unroll the end of the cable, plug in the 12v rechargeable portable power pack. Plug in the AV cable into a hand held PVR. (Personal Video Recorder – Looks like an iPhone with built in screen, hard drive). You can then view or record the footage onto the recorder.

This allows you to quickly view the camera, record clips and take notes. You can then move onto the next camera easily and quickly. Once you have recorded upto 4hrs of footage, you can then plug the device into a PC and download the footage to your PC, where you can edit it further.

1000’s of uses

The system is very safe to use and can be used by anyone for nature trails and fun exploration. With this system, you can either quickly view or take extensive notes and footage of any camera quickly and easily.

How to order

Firstly, decide what you want to monitor. Choose what camera kit you will need and how long the cable should be. Choose what battery you want with your portable monitoring system. Order these items. Remember, you can always extend your cable at a later date.

1000's of record remote areas including:
Owl boxes
Nest boxes
Bat boxes
Open nests
Feeding stations
Fox and badger habitats

Amphibian and reptile
habitats

Perfect for:
Wildlife surveys
Wildlife research
and lots more

Two battery options

All cameras need power to run. The battery plugs into the end of the camera kit cable. There is a choice of two batteries depending on your requirements. Please select what battery you would like.


Acid gel battery
Rechargeable 12v acid gel battery with charger
18 hrs working time

OR

Lithium battery
Rechargeable lithium ion battery with charger
4 hrs working time

Perfect choice for anyone

The system is very easy to use and is compatible with all Handykam cameras, most other cameras and AV equipment too. This feature rich device is a perfect for all wildlife enthusiasts, researchers and conservationists.

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PVR dimentions PVR buttons and description Features on side of PVR  

In summary
Here are all the details about the product in general.
Colour camera 2 gig memory Computer ready TV ready Plug in and play battery power
Colour camera 4 GIG memory Computer ready TV ready Plug-in-and-play Powered by battery
AV recording 12 month warranty More features UK Cornwall company    
Full Audio Video recording 12 month warranty More features - see below UK, Cornwall company    

More detailed information
Please click through the tabs below for more information. If there are any questions, please feel free to call us on 01736 756277.

Why choose handykam products first?

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Full 12 months parts guarantee
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Money back guarantee
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Years in development and refinement
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Many of our products are trusted by professionals
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Wildlife Trusts, local authorities and RSPB reserves
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Used in reseach institutions
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Perfect gift for
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Adults who have an interest in birds and wildlife
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School projects and national curriculum
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Science papers and research
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Used in reaseach institutions
 

Portable recording system specifications

Specifications for portable recording system
Here are few specifications for the camera for those wishing to know.

PVR features
  • Stylish chrome metal case.
  • Full AV recording
  • Portable - 115mm x 75mm x 11mm
  • 4 hr recording time
  • 110mm /4.5" (Diagonal) LCD display
  • Watch movies, photos, audio and text file
  • Includes all the cables required
  • Camera - Built in camera to take stills or location photos
  • Audio recorder for recording voice notes or animal sounds
  • Full multimedia player - Watch movies and films on the device
  • Leather wallet, instructions, earphones, charger and more.
PVR specifications
  • Camera:1.2.8 F=4.3 1.3 MP, resolution up to 1600*1200
  • Video formats:RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV, 3GP, MP4, ASF, WMV(WMV9), DAT, MPG
  • Resolution:1280x720, RM: 1280x720, 30 F/S
  • TV-IN AV recording: 720x480 PAL/NTSC
  • TV-OUT AV playing: 1280x720 PAL/NTSC
  • Still formats: JPEG format, preview, slide show, zoom and 3D switch
  • Display:LCD
  • Audio formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC, APE
  • Pre-set modes: Normal, Rock, Pop, Bourdon, Alt, Lyric
  • Extras included:
  • E-books: Read books with bookmark and turn over.
  • A few retro SNES games
  • 15 languages
  • Time display, calendar, clock.
  • 2Gb Internal memory with memory expansion
  • In-built li-ion battery with 4 solid recording time
  • Wallet, ear plugs, charger, cables, instructions and more
Battery features
  • Rechargeable Lithium ion and charger
    - 4 hr run time
    - Runs 9v-12v cameras
    - Charger with light indicator (Takes 3 hrs)
    - Connectors
  • Rechargeable lead acid battery and charger
    - 18 hr run time
    - Runs 9v-12v cameras
    - Charger with light indicator (Takes 3 hrs)
    - Connectors


 

FAQ - Portable recording system

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on this product - Portable recording system

How easy is this to use?
It is very easy, all you do is plug PVR on the end of the cable using a short lead provided. Plug the power part of the cable into your battery and turn the system on.

How long can the PVR record for.
At the moment, the PVR can only record for 4 hrs. This is ample for most situations.

Can I have a larger memory card fitted?
Yes, you can fit extra micro SD cards into the side.

Does the PVR have batteries?
The PVR has an internal lithium battery that runs the PVR. The seperate battery is to run the camera.

Does it record sound and video?
Yes, the PVR records full sound as well as full frame rate video. The clips are saved onto the hard drive for easy transfer onto a PCor Mac later.

The PVR has a built in camera, can I use this?
There is a built in camera within the PVR. But, this a stills camera and is mainly used for taking reference photos.

Is the system waterproof?
No, it really needs to be popped into a tub or box to keep dry.

If there are any more questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

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We try very hard to keep our customers happy by providing a better than average service.  Over the years we have had hundreds of encouraging comments from our customers. Please read below for a small selection from them. They are copies from the exact words from customers. 

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Thank you very much. I received the kit today and was very impressed with it. I have now given it to my parents who are over the moon with it. Mr A W

Absolute cinch to put together and install. Thanks - great product, price and service. MR R B

Thank you very much for the bird box purchased last month. It was a great success and my son said it was simplicity itself to install, very clear directions.Blue Tits already investigating! Many Thanks, Mrs J H

Thanks for dealing with our order so promptly and efficiently.Mr C E

To all concerned - a huge thankyou for the fantastic service, received the bird box - Mrs S M

Very many thanks for the Handykam - I installed the box and camera over the weekend and must say that

I am very impressed with the both the product and results.Mr D S

Customers happy with handykam instructions

HI there, I received my bird boxes this morning, Have got the first one up and running.Great product @ a good price.

If only IKEA instructions were as good as yours. All I need now is for the birds to arrive. Mr I L

Dear sirs, I would just like to compliment you on your instructions. Rarely do I get instructions that are so helpful and easy to read as yours. Being a retired engineer, I know how hard it is to write instructions that are technical, yet user friendly. Compliments to the writer and the product itself. Mr B R

Just wanted to say that bird box and camera arrrived safe and sound:-) had a quick peek at instructions and they're easy too!! Miss J W

Customers happy with handykam service

Just wanted to say thanks for an excellent service. Very impressed with the product - you seem to have thought of everything and labelled it! Extremely well packed too. It was a wedding anniversary gift (5 years = wood) and hubby is very pleased. Mrs G N

Your order received and many thanks for your very efficient service, I wish other companies fostered such good customer relations as yours. Mr D G

We would to say thank you so much for your prompt attention to our problem. Things do go wrong from time to time but when they do it is wonderful to have the matter sorted without fuss or delay. Everything is find now. Many thanks Mr G C

Just a quick note to say a big thank you for you excellent service. Mrs T B

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Hi, received the nest boxes yesterday. Excellent service and speedy delivery. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Kind regards Mr J B

Thanks so much for getting it to me so quick and just in time for Christmas! Mr S W

What wonderful service! I ordered on Tuesday evening and the order arrived at 9am this morning (Thursday)! Mrs D T



 


   
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