This product redefines how people use a surveillance system by turning it into a multi-function unit that provides practical and intuitive utility for a wide range of business and home applications. Awarded the 2009 CES (Consumer Electronic Show) Innovations Design and Engineering award, this system offers a professional solution designed for surveillance that also works as a PC monitor, an entertainment video display and a Digital Picture Frame. Pentaplex operations (view, record, playback, backup and remotely configure the system) is now expanded by three powerful features all with picture-in-picture capabilities, while recording in the background: 1. PC mode – use the system as your PC monitor 2. Component mode- view movies from a DVD player or alternatively play promotional video in your business 3. Picture frame mode- show-case family photos or business marketing messages while disguising the fact that the monitor is in fact a surveillance system. Indoor/outdoor night vision cameras provide excellent image quality in all lighting conditions, utilizing the automatic Infra-Red Cut Flittering mechanism. Record up to four audio channels with the included four audio-capable cameras. Connect to your system over the internet and receive email alerts regardless of your physical location. Control multiple systems remotely with the included software. Record your critical data on a pre-installed 320GB security certified hard drive that is designed to work 24/7. Protect what matters to you most. Innovative, reliable and easy to use.