Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Click 5000 Featured In Orange County’s Number One Photography Studio

KTTV, FOX broadcast affiliate in Los Angeles recently named Bleu Cotton Photography as Southern California’s premier photography studio. According to owner Bleu Cotton, one of the company’s greatest success is attributable to Mitsubishi Electric’s professional photography equipment and Mitsubishi’s quality services. Cotton purchased Mitsubishi’s DPS Click 5000 digital photo processing system over a year ago and has achieved tremendous success with the system.

Husband and wife Bleu and Alison Cotton use the DPS Click 5000 to produce professional photos in their studio. “We first began using Mitsubishi products because they are reliable, versatile and most importantly, cost efficient,” said Bleu. “Prior to purchasing the Click 5000, we needed a full time technician to handle problems that might arise in the studio. Today, the entire agency knows how to use the Click 5000 and we haven’t had a single problem yet.”

The versatility and efficiency of the Mitsubishi DPS Click 5000 has assisted Bleu Cotton Photography in its ascension to the number one studio in Orange County. Co-owner and wife Allison stated, “The Click 5000 is a system that everybody can operate and the touch screen makes printing photographs more streamlined and effective. We are much more efficient with the Click 5000 because we don’t have the same technology breakdowns or printer obstacles to deal with.”

Like most businesses, the success of Bleu Cotton Photography is based upon client appreciation and satisfaction. “When we are photographing a wedding we want a certain level of interaction that allows our clients to open up and feel comfortable with us. This provides great photo opportunities and creates a relationship that we take very seriously,” said Bleu. “We are providing our clients with a product that will last a lifetime and we want them to appreciate our commitment to excellence. The Click 5000 provides a reliable customization and enhancement of photos that produces amazing images. We have the capability of printing multiple photo shoots on one machine, which allows us to quickly fulfill orders and distribute them to our clients in a timely fashion.”

The state-of-the-art DPS Click 5000 takes the hassle out of photo printing, saving retailers and photographers time and money in the process. The unit features a large 17” SXGA menu-driven touch screen, making the photo center easy to navigate and control.

Additionally, the DPS Click 5000 provides a full spectrum of photo editing and enhancement features, allowing users to zoom in on specific sections of the image, crop, magnify, enlarge and remove redeye. More advanced features such as color balance, brightness, contrast and saturation are also controllable with just two buttons. For specialty image printing, such as photo holiday cards, birth announcements and business cards, the DPS Click 5000 comes equipped with a set of Aperion frames and borders, allowing the user to easily design and create a personalized announcement for any occasion.

“Almost everything in today’s photography industry is different from five years ago, Bleu Cotton noted. “Mitsubishi has set a very high standard with this system and we look forward to purchasing Mitsubishi products in the future.”

About Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan, a worldwide leader in premium quality imaging and presentation products that set the standard in innovation, performance and reliability.

The photo imagining division of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America manufactures and markets a wide range of products for the photographic industry, including an extensive line of digital photo and printer kiosks. For more information on photo products call toll-free 888-307-0388 or visit www.mitsubishi-imaging.com/photo.

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics Announces DVR Integration With Dice Corporation Central Station Monitoring

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Imaging Products Division today announced an agreement with DICE Corporation to integrate Mitsubishi’s 4700 Series and 5000 Series digital video recorders (DVRs) with DICE’s Central Station Monitoring System (CSMS). DICE’s powerful and highly flexible suite of database, functional, backup and support products will immediately enhance the integration, performance and operation of Mitsubishi DVRs within one unified platform.

“Mitsubishi has long designed our DVRs to provide advanced security imaging, intuitive user-level operation and consistently reliable performance,” said Jeff Kiuchi, product specialist for Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Imaging Products Division. “Today’s announcement with DICE extends this unique value proposition even further into the enterprise, and seamlessly provides central station customers with remote management capabilities.”

With Central Station Alarm Monitoring in place, security personnel in the central monitoring station immediately receive split-screen video feeds when an alarm sounds. These images show live video paired with archived video from the alarm location, allowing personnel to quickly scan the current scene and review what happened just prior to the alarm. They can then assess the situation and quickly decide the best course of action. The system is vital for any enterprise that uses central stations, such as banks, large retailers or home monitoring centers.

Central Station Alarm Monitoring is just one of many Mitsubishi security solution modules that may be mixed and matched with other applications and hardware; they can also be customized to an organization’s specific needs.

DICE’s suite of CSMS products includes Caller ID, which helps to avoid errors by monitoring incoming calls to central station and an authority database that can be used in the dispatch of location-based and monitoring services. Its Menu Generator allows central station users to customize menus and access by operators, and its Query report-generating aid allows operators to search, access and transfer ASCII files to applications such as Microsoft Excel.

Other CSMS features include Storm Mode for use during heavy-traffic times of natural disasters or acts of nature; Hot Redundancy, a file-mirroring technology supported by a complete standby facility; and Dealer Services designed to automate all of the central station's dealer activity by performing tasks such as assigning specific account number ranges to each dealer for look-ups and report sorting.

“Mitsubishi understands the demands of security professionals and develops products accordingly,” noted Mike Simpson, president of DICE Corporation. “This is an attribute that we value and share at DICE and a reason why today’s agreement makes so much sense for our companies and for our clients. We look forward to working with Mitsubishi to advance the functionality and integration of security systems to reducing shrinkage and securing public and private spaces. ”

Mitsubishi Electric Announces New Storage Expansion Units With Industry Leading Storage Capacity

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Imaging Products Division today announced availability of its new DX-ZD6UE storage expansion unit for DX-TL4500U, DX-TL4700U and DX-TL5000U DVRs. The expansion units may be used in a cascading network of 16 DX-TL5000U DVRs, increasing possible total storage to 368 terabytes—highest in the digital security industry.

Like its predecessor the DX-ZD5UE, the DX-ZD6UE was designed to increase the storage capacity for the DX-TL5000U, DX-TL4700U and DX-TL4500U series DVR recorders. However, the new units feature increased storage capacity in both one terabyte and 1.5 terabyte models. Up to 14 DX-ZD6UE units may be added to a single DVR for a possible combined total of 21 terabytes of additional storage.

This increased capacity allows users to build systems with up to 368 terabytes of total storage by taking advantage of the cascading capabilities of Mitsubishi’s DX-TL5000 DVR. When 16 DX-TL5000s featuring two terabytes standard storage are combined with 14 DX-ZD6UE expansion units and then connected in a cascading network, the result is a single system that can hold 368 terabytes of information, operate up to 256 cameras, and can be controlled and monitored from a single station.

“The DX-ZD6UE allows our customers to approach digital storage the way they approach other aspects of their digital security, by adding and customizing solutions to meet their exact needs,” said Jeff Kiuchi, product specialist, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Imaging Products Division. “Mitsubishi is dedicated to providing solutions that scale to customer demand and with the DX-ZD6UE they can have a little extra storage or build a system tailored for massive storage—whatever works best.”

For more information visit http://www.mitsubishi-imaging.com/security.

Mitsubishi Electric Announces New Line Of Security Cameras At ISC West 2008

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Imaging Products Division today announced its new line of security cameras as a complementary offering to its industry-leading digital security solutions. The new line of cameras includes both IP-based and analog units with fixed, dome and Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) models.

The IP cameras feature advanced MPEG4 streaming, Sony Super HAD™ CCD chips for high resolution (up to 540 TV lines), and a maximum frame rate of 30 frames per second at D1 resolution. They support multiple network protocols, making them ideal for a variety of environments. The analog camera line features a wide dynamic range for superb video in any lighting environment, including day and night models.

The addition of a camera line to Mitsubishi’s already robust offering of digital security products represents a major step forward for security product integration. In an industry that depends on multiple providers to contribute to any one system, Mitsubishi is becoming a single source for digital security solutions across multiple industries including retail, financial, higher learning and home security monitoring.

“Historically, customers have relied on Mitsubishi for reliable security products and solutions behind the cameras, but now they can find top-of-the-line cameras with us as well,” said Jeff Kiuchi, product specialist, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Imaging Products. “As a result, integrators can now come straight to Mitsubishi for all aspects of digital security, from cameras to DVRs to the software and solutions that ensure the entire system works efficiently.”

Customers building or upgrading company security systems can receive their cameras from the same leading provider they look to for DVR units and customized software solutions; starting with a more integrated package and saving time on system development.

“With digital security systems, the products and solutions used are only as good as the others working alongside them in the chain,” said continued Kiuchi. “By offering our own line of quality camera products, we know—and more importantly, our customers know—that everything will integrate seamlessly and work together perfectly with no complications or inefficiencies.”

For more information visit http://www.mitsubishi-imaging.com/security.

Mitsubishi Electric Presents Integrated Digital Solutions At ISC West 2008

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Imaging Products Division today presented its integrated, customizable security solutions with applications across multiple industries including retail, financial, higher learning and home monitoring.

Mitsubishi’s customizable solutions combine different modules to suit the unique requirements of individual retailers and organizations. Modules offered include Central Station Alarm Monitoring, Automated DVR Health Check and Point of Sale Monitoring. Individual modules may be mixed and matched, customized and tailored to any organization’s specific needs. In addition, storage expansion units are available to increase the capacity of Mitsubishi’s industry-leading DVR units.

With Mitsubishi’s Central Station Alarm Monitoring, Mitsubishi DVRs integrate seamlessly with existing alarm systems. When an alarm sounds, images automatically appear in the central monitoring station with a split screen of live video along with archived video, allowing immediate review of any security concern. This system is vital for any market that utilizes central stations—such as large retailers, banks or home monitoring centers.

Mitsubishi’s Automated DVR Health Check software monitors the status of all the DVRs in use across a given system, checking connectivity and recording status while synchronizing with the organization’s network time protocol. The enterprise health check software alerts operators at the Central Station to any loss of video signal. In this way, an operator can investigate and repair immediately rather than losing recording capabilities for extended periods.
Mitsubishi also offers options for increased storage, allowing users to build up to the level of storage they need. New DX-ZD6UE expansion units add up to 1.5 terabytes of extra storage to existing DVR capacity, and 14 units may be connected to a single DVR for a total of 21 additional terabytes of space. By a creating a cascading system of 16 Mitsubishi DX-TL5000U DVRs—each with the maximum number of expansion units—users can gain an industry-leading 368 terabytes of total storage.

For retailers especially, the benefits are compelling. Mitsubishi DVR models work with a multitude of security cameras regardless of brand, type or location. Point of Sale cameras, loss prevention cameras and security cameras can all be integrated into the same system. In custom applications, POS images can be matched with the data from any particular point of sale, allowing users to enter transaction numbers into the system, immediately pulling up the matching video.

An entire system, in effect, can become a fully controlled network with features for programming and changing settings on each DVR remotely. With such a system, IT crews do not need to be onsite to manage the units—a critical capability for companies with hundreds of locations. Mitsubishi software allows remote selection of video and recording options, motion detection and other features across the network, giving a specific location not only remote viewing capabilities but full access to any of the hundreds of DVRs and their thousands of recorded camera images. If desired, authorization codes can be granted to designated operators for access to certain images while administrators retain total global access to all images from any location they choose.

“Mitsubishi is dedicated to providing the very best in digital security products across a wide range of industries, and we realize that security needs can differ greatly from organization to organization,” said Jeff Kiuchi, product specialist, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Imaging Products Division. “Mitsubishi offers a wide range of solutions that can be customized for any need, all while providing the very best features, options and the highest potential storage capacity in the industry.”

For more information visit http://www.mitsubishi-imaging.com/security.

Mitsubishi Electric Presents DVR Health Check At ISC West 2008

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Imaging Products Division today presented its Automated DVR Health Check solution for retail, financial and higher education security installations.

Mitsubishi’s DVR Health Check software monitors the status of all digital video recorders operating in a given security system. The software routinely tests the connectivity and recording status of all networked DVR units while synchronizing with the organization’s existing network time protocol. If an issue arises or a loss of video signal occurs at any point, enterprise health check software immediately alerts operators at the Central Station.

In this way issues with DVRs on the system can be investigated and repaired immediately. DVR downtime can result in the loss of important surveillance footage, and up-to-date health status is of critical importance—especially for retailers and financial institutions.

“We developed DVR Health Check to take the guesswork out of DVR maintenance,” said Jeff Kiuchi, product specialist, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Imaging Products Division. “For organizations using multiple DVRs for their security video, it’s a huge challenge to check all the units individually. Our system eliminates the need for constant monitoring and greatly reduces the amount of time between failure and fix.”

DVR Health Check is just one of Mitsubishi’s customizable solutions that combine to suit the unique requirements of individual retailers and organizations. An entire system can become a fully controlled network with features for programming and changing settings on each DVR remotely. With such a system, IT crews do not need to be onsite to manage the units—a critical capability for stores or companies with hundreds of locations.

For more information visit http://www.mitsubishi-imaging.com/security.

Mitsubishi Electric Presents Central Station Alarm Monitoring Capabilities At ISC West 2008

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Imaging Products Division today presented its integrated Central Station Alarm Monitoring solution for the retail, financial, higher learning and home monitoring industries. Central Station Alarm Monitoring seamlessly integrates Mitsubishi DVRs with existing alarm systems, creating a single solution that facilitates rapid response to any critical situation.

With Central Station Alarm Monitoring in place, security personnel in the central monitoring station immediately receive split-screen video feeds when an alarm sounds. These images show live video paired with archived video from the alarm location, allowing personnel to quickly scan the current scene as well as review what happened just prior to the alarm. They can then immediately assess the situation and quickly decide the best course of action. The system is vital for any market that uses central stations, such as banks, large retailers, or home monitoring centers.

Central Station Alarm Monitoring is just one of many Mitsubishi security solution modules that may be mixed and matched with other applications and hardware, and can be customized to an organization’s specific needs. By offering different options, Mitsubishi allows customers to pick and choose the best security technology and tailor it to their unique businesses.

“Central Station Alarm Monitoring adds instant response capabilities to the already feature-rich line of Mitsubishi DVRs and offers a robust solution for times when swift reaction is most critical,” said Jeff Kiuchi, product specialist, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Imaging Products Division. “Mitsubishi is dedicated to providing a wide range of digital security options, and Central Station Alarm Monitoring integrates seamlessly with existing hardware and applications for a full-scale security solution.”

For more information visit http://www.mitsubishi-imaging.com/security.