FAQ
Q: What makes Datatoys an industry leader?
A: Unlike most video system retailers and distributors, we are a manufacturer. We have engineers on staff that are constantly developing our systems to have the highest quality video with the most durable components. Our superior encoding, high bit rates, and most efficient compression algorithms, combined with extreme temperature and shock ranges, are the main reasons why Datatoys is used by industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin, AirBus, Gulfstream, USAF, Draken Int and many more. We personally work with our customers to customize an optimal system for their individual applications.
Q: What if I need a custom made system for a unique application?
A: If you do not see your application on our website please email or call us! Contact us and our sales team will construct the perfect system for your application. We will work with you through every step of the process including ordering, installing, and configuring the system to your individual settings. Our experienced sales and engineering staff will provide you will all the technical support you need from start to finish. All you need to do is take the first step in contacting us and briefly explain your application to our sales staff and we will take over from there!
Q: What is the typical lead time on a system?
A: Depends on the complexity of the system ordered. We manufacture a lot of custom video systems to match the needs of our customers. For basic systems we will be able to ship same day. For more complicated systems we can quote you on a lead time, just contact us!
Q: How many cameras can a Datatoys system contain?
A: Our UDVP System has the ability to record 2 separate video files with up to 4 cameras. Picture-in-picture or a Switcher can be added depending on the application and customer’s preference. We also have a single camera, the AV-HD, that has Full 1080HD and is very portable and affordable.
Q: How hard is a Datatoys system to install?
A: Datatoys uses a modular wiring system which incorporates video, power, and audio into one simple connection, making all of our systems as simple to install as: plug and go! We designed all systems, no matter how complex, to be as user friendly as possible.
Q: I am new to video systems; how do they work?
A: In order to shoot video you need two basic items: a camera and a recorder. On a camcorder, obviously these are packaged together, but for many applications it is best to have these two elements separate. Our video systems use small light weight digital recorders that record an analog signal from our small and light weight bullet cameras. By separating these two items you are able to mount the camera element in more extreme locations with the ability to record in harsh environments.
Q: What makes Datatoys cameras the best on the market?
A: Datatoys uses optimized Sony EXView HAD CCD with HQ1 DSP 600 Line bullet cameras. To put it simply, our cameras have the best light sensors and interpreters with the most lines of resolution readily available to the consumer market. Our cameras also feature a cable strain relief, a wide range of interchangeable lenses, and are completely waterproof to over 60ft.
Q: What software do you recommend for watching video?
A: We recommend VLC media player, DivX Player, and Windows Media Player.
Q: What software do you recommend for editing video and creating a DVD?
A: There are a lot of great programs on the market. In-house we use MPG2CUT2 for our quick UDVP Pro editing. We use TMPGEnc 4.0 for video encoding. And we use Roxio and Sony Vegas for the final creation.