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Restaurant Surveillance FAQ’s

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What is DVR? A DVR is a Digital Video Recorder. DVR’s are used to record footage from a surveillance system and save them to an inbuilt hard disk.  DVR’s have many characteristics and features such as multiple channels and cameras, remote monitoring, alarm setting, motion detection and more.  Some DVR’s have a PCI-Card, which is an inbuilt card for your PC that is compatible with various operating systems to make your CPU work as a DVR, allowing you to simultaneously use your PC monitor to view the video footage.  Available POS video integration.

Does it come with a Warranty? Most of the DVRs and complete systems come with a 1-year warranty.  Certain cameras and monitors also have a 1-year warranty.

Do all the DVRs include a motion detection feature? Yes, all multi-channel DVR’s include this function.

 Do I get software of remote viewing with System? Yes, you will receive remote viewing software with our digital surveillance systems.  

What is PCI-Card? PCI-Card is the inbuilt card for your personal computer, which helps you to make your PC the part of your Surveillance System. These cards also come with different characteristics for different applications such as different channels and different software for different operating systems.

Does wireless work as good as or better than cables? No, a wireless system is never as reliable as a hardwired system. A hardwired system cannot be picked up by someone with a wireless receiver, giving it added security and it is cheaper. 

Does the DVR have any capabilities of off-loading the video/audio to another device?
You can transfer video from the DVR to a memory stick. The DVR has a USB port. You can also upgrade to a DVR with a CD/RW Drive if you wanted to use a CD. Keep in mind this is only for transferring video clips not backing up the whole drive.

Digital Surveillance Makes Your Business Safer, Stronger, and Smarter

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As an industry leader and innovator in the field of intelligent digital surveillance, Pinnacle Hospitality Systems has helped a wide range of businesses in the restaurant and hospitality industries protect their employees and bottom line profits through video surveillance strategies.

The value of implementing restaurant digital surveillance strategies extends well beyond safety issues, to encompass operational, merchandizing, productivity and customer service enhancements.  According to a 1999 study done by the National Restaurant Association, employee theft averages $218 per person on an annual basis. To make matters worse, security experts think that estimate is conservative.

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, occupational fraud costs the average business $4,500 per employee annually. The total national loss to occupational fraud is over $400 billion, and the restaurant industry claims over 9.5 percent of the total.   This staggering amount can be drastically reduced by installing the proper digital video surveillance system into your hospitality-based business. 

No matter what size your facility or DVR needs are, Pinnacle Hospitality Systems have a solution that will work for you. Our industry-leading DVR systems digitally record video, and provide real-time footage when connected to the internet for access from any location.

Our advanced restaurant DVR systems are available in wired versions and are complete with cameras and all needed components and cables.  Contact Pinnacle today for a free consultation for your restaurant POS needs.

Loss Prevention through Digital Surveillance

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What you do not know CAN affect you and your income.  The solution is to implement affordable restaurant digital surveillance technology to look after the best interest of your business.  The hospitality industry is a fast-paced and challenging one, and it is vital to have a restaurant POS system that will effectively manage your daily transactions to ensure seamless operations in a fraction of the time it would take otherwise.

An important component of an efficient point of sale system is digital surveillance technology.  Whether you have a large or small area to secure, Pinnacle Hospitality Systems has a DVR systems will work for you. Not only will this system digitally record video, but if you have Internet access you can see what is going on in real-time from anywhere in the world. Available in a wired or wireless version complete with cameras, a DVR and all necessary cables and components.

Loss prevention from every angle sets your hospitality-based business up for success through increased bottom line profits, leading to future growth potential.  Contact Pinnacle Hospitality Systems today to learn how a strategic restaurant POS system can change the way you do business and impress clients for years to come.