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  1. Hi. No need for extra cable as audio is with video data. Which recorder will you be using ? I would use cat5 cable with HD baluns.
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    Lorex Quality Question

    Hi. With coax then look at the 1080p cvi system. https://www.lorextechnology.com/hd-dvr-security-system/hd-1080p-4-camera-home-security-system/MPX84W-1-p You can still use your existing cameras with this unit ... so you can update the other 4 canes later
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    Lorex Quality Question

    Hi. Lorex is a good option .... lorex years ago were just a basic own system which was not that good ... but since the flir takeover and flir having a full dahua build licence it's been good. Which system format are you looking at ... coax or cat5
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    SWANN PRO-535

    Hi I am just outside London,England Hi. These will work on your system ..... I just done a quick eBay search for 960h CCTV cameras. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CCTV-Dome-Camera-CMOS-960H-800TVL-High-Resolution-20M-Infrared-Vandalproof-/281175687999?hash=item417760833f:g:00UAAOxy4fVTEKAU
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    DVR Firmware Questions for the pros

    32 channel dvr for under .$100
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    Rolling lines on camera

    Hi. Can you post a link to type of balun used
  7. Hi. You only need to alter all passwords from factory ..... create one admin account and then delete everything else. What remote app are you using ? Your system is a IC realtime ... from Florida
  8. Hi. Dome have always had problems You are best off looking at turret cameras which don't have problems with IR
  9. How are you powering the cameras ?? Have you had them working
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    Help Me Choose Proper Spec IR Iluminator!

    Hi. Your cam has a fixed 130 deg lens so no point buying adjustable IR. I don't think you can switch off the IR on the arlo The arlo is the wrong camera to do anything with. 15ft wall distance ....... 6ft high wall ..... 10ft high 130deg cameras
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    Qvis 8 ch DVR

    Hi no need to format every few months ....... when it's running right you will have no problems. I have used qvis for over 15 years with no problems. Can you go into your system and then go to accounts page and see how many accounts are listed I think your installer made your account but not with full admin rights. And he changed it on last visit. Also do you have a static IP address or using a ddns account for remote view Ticking the box next to time should of fixed your problem...... but if no full admin rights the changes would not have been done. Also your account might only of been for last 24hrs ...... and now you can go back to footage you could not access before....... surgests your installer changed your account We're are you based
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    Help Me Choose Proper Spec IR Iluminator!

    Hi. You have mist out the important bit ....... what camera are you using and format
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    SWANN PRO-535

    Hi. Your camera is only a standard 700 tvl analog camera. You don't need to look for Swann Look for hybrid camera ... cvi - tvi - AHD - 960h Can be bought for little money and direct replacement We're are you located
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    Dahua X24A5L Pro DVR

    Hi. Not bought one yet but have had a demo for two days .......we only ran 4 cvi cameras on it to test and is impressive...... But I think I found 1 or 2 limitation problems I will say it's the best unit to come out in the past 10 years .... All the technology has been brought together in one unit. And it's not all dahua .... Some big companies are behind its development ..... Avigilons licence to use some of there technology....also flir has had a big input. Software....... Lots of new which is back compatable------ DSS ....IVS ....... And the updated mobile apps. Security ....... They say have worked a lot on ......not had time to check .... But I was told to understand that any attack can be detected and stopped......something about a management key in the form of a dongle. But impressed with what I seen and also looked at videos on the new DSS vms also intergrates with brand name door entry systems and alarm system. Two problems I think will be a problem ........ Cvi cameras are done at camera end just like IP so saves on cpu....... Tvi is done at dvr end so if loaded full with tvi there might be a problem. Some of the IVS functions might also be lost if using IP and cvi together.
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    Qvis 8 ch DVR

    Hi ..... your engineer is not a engineer Go to main nenu .... then system ... then ebcoder.. You will see time recording on the left Tick top left top box next to time then enter 00.00 at top and 24.00 at bottom Click advanced and click all Left clock is for night setting so you don't need them so untick the box next to time on right
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    DVR Firmware Questions for the pros

    Hi. The answer is no. You can't buy crap and make it better with firmware And to go analog HD you would need to change hardware as well. Don't think of buying a 32 way dvr.....you are wasting more money Forget analog ...... You should only be looking at IP -CVI-TVI Analog is out of date and waste of money
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    Which PC for viewing feeds?

    Hi. You was doing well till you typed foscam Your talking pounds ? So take it you are in the uk Head office and 22 outlets is a big business and you should not be talking about budget since business cctv in the uk is tax deductible I would swap out your foscams and replace with hikvision 2mp sd cams at each location. Then you could dump each days recordings at separate times at night ..... when head office net work is more free. You still have live view. I would also have a nvr at one of your other locations to get all 22 feeds as a backup if anything happends to head office network
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    Camera problem

    Hi. Mick Which type of system do you have ? Is it IP or coax based
  19. Hi. Just connect to PIN numbers I have with the colours you have If no green then nothing goes to pin 5
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    The Ultimate dashcam

    Hi. With dash cams now being a standard accessory in cars and trucks. We have a high failure rate. Not just from cheap cameras but also $200-$300 cameras We always install class 10 SD cards and not ones supplied so we know we don't have recording problems. We have 4 of the Vicovation marcus 5 http://www.vicovation.com Not cheap at $250. Support was good for two systems but then no reply to emails. With the amount of firmware updates out should of been a warning there was a problem. Also other problems with the Marcus 5. Does not like heat at all .... And both cameras run hot anyway so summer use they are for ever shutting down. We have also had to replace power supplies on 2 out of the 4 ... Not good enough to run both the cameras. The picture quality is one of the best out of all we have used and the added benifit of rear camera also good images But system is no good with reboot problems system life 13 months Nextbase is another brand we have 2 of https://www.nextbase.co.uk Good little small camera but again heat problems ( they just shut down till cool) this has only happened to 1 of the cameras. Customer puts it away when car is parked up. Which prevents using the shock sensor function It would be interesting to hear what others use and to be honest with how they stand up to everyday use.
  21. Hi. You list 7 not 6.......... Green would go to pin 5 Brown 1 Purple 2 Orange 3 Yellow 4 Green 5 Blue 6 Gray 7
  22. Hi. The qsee cable is not 75ohm cable so you need to change the ends of each cable if you want to get the best from your system. Can you cut one end off the qsee cable and strip it back and post a picture
  23. Wow crap for npr.........
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    Help another annoying amateur

    Hi .... No picture from what ??? Monitor or app Is anything working
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    Reset administrator password

    Default is 888888 ....(only 6) Switch dvr off for 20mins before you try
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