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  1. will never work with qvis .....PSS is dahua software and has nothing to do with this range of qvis
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    Intermittent black images

    hi. i think both power and distance is your problem. 720 feet (220m) can you list your camera and balun type used ? do you have local power at the camera ?
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    Did my DVR die?

    Got your PM, but not sure what you mean by cost of a call? There was no information about calling anyone? I just spent the last few hours looking at DVR's. I'm about ready to just select the 4 I am narrowed down to, but them in a hat and pick one. There are just so many choices! Hi. i got your PM. but before you go buying the models you listed in your PM i would say do some homework first. your PM list has a problem already. sellers are just there to sell and the one you have listed IS NOT A Dahua DVR. what is your budget. look at aver nano 4s or true dahuas
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    Did my DVR die?

    Hi. FlameOut. sent you a PM. just the cost of a call will help on which way to go. they are good. love the place and people. went to a bar once got there friday night and did not get out till monday morning
  5. Hi. i think survtech is from your area. might be worth dropping him a PM. he may know others in your area.
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    Did my DVR die?

    Hi. Avtech dont deal with end users. and as you may have seen on many avtech websites firmware updates can void any warranty. but there are companies around that will flash your unit. but its price. since yours DVRs in that range have come down in price ...... so its a choice spend to fix or buy new. were are you based.
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    Drop Ceiling Camera Mounting

    hi. it might seem overkill. but you have to take into account cleaning or servicing the camera over time. other way is off cut plastic conduit cut to tile size with long drywall screws
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    Need help with Dahua PSS software

    hi. on PSS you can add snapshot to alarms. then under config of PSS software you can input destination
  9. Hi. for power go direct from cat5 to camera with these and balunds for video.
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    My Files Are Missing. Please Help!

    hi. does not sound like a good fix. it may all be lost. some DVRs are time reliant so you could be lucky if you try the following. 1. many DVRs that are just left to record for long times dont get maintenance done and you could be lucky in at some stage the date and time is out. if this is the date that came up when you switched back on check the year also. another way is when you reboot your dvr go into settings and set the system time to july the 5th and then reboot and do another search.
  11. PC based systems have been around for a long time .... and you do have more control. standalone systems can be both. either linux or windows based. windows again gives more options and better upgrades. but it depends what you require from your system.
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    UL listing of cameras

    hi. like every country its not a must with the power of the internet you can buy from anywhere in the world. but are they fit to use in your country
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    UL listing of cameras

    WOW. such an easy thing to sort out without spending money on lawyers. its not just the CCTV industry but over two years it has been on the top of the list. UL and the likes of CE certification have been around for a long time and also ignored by most. one easy way around it is to use a ISO company. as well as cctv or coffee makers / PC / mobile phones. all need to be tested and certified for the country they are going to be used in. UL and CE certification have become a big problem with being counterfit. non traceable. its not a big issue but the likes of insurance companies they always look for a blame. like i said its not just CCTV products. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/22/one-million-counterfeit-chinese-electronic-parts-used-in-us-military-report/ CE or ANSI is a place were you can check product listings if you buy from a ISO company then this will have already been done. the amount of people who ignor certification i.e ebay sellers who import are at the moment are a insurance company nightmare Phone chargers / imported game stations are also problems when they have by-passed UL or CE.
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    CCTV System for Low Vision

    sanyo cameras have direct HDMI output for TV as well as rs485 for zoom in and out. you can mount direct to a standard tripod and direct into HD tv or monitor.
  15. Hi. for a airport application i dont think a fixed MP camera is the way to go. its a lot of money just to have 1 field of view. in your case the runway, which might be all you need. but to have an option to move the camera gives you greater options on money you will be spanding. just watching a runway 24/7 its doing its job if you have lots of flight in and out in a day. but if you are only looking at say private flights only a few a day then your camera is not working for you. use a PTZ and not only will it watch your runway but you can also have it do security work. most airfields have display or open days again your investment will work for you there. Sony have a very good PTZ for not much more than your budget if you want to have a play with a live camera PM me and i will send you the link
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    quality when viewing over the net

    hi. if you have more than 1 point you will also need to put a faceplate filter on each one. or just use a plug-in filter on each outlet.
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    Editing of CCTV files...???

    Hi. stephanovich can you list the make of your DVR. or a picture. your dvr may have some software around
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    CCTV Distribution in House

    Hi. if you have coax or cat5 to every tv then £46 will buy you a 1 in 8 out dis amp. tv out from dvr to box gives you upto 8 outputs and boosted.
  19. sorry yes dropbox has a problem. in pics in place. they do its called PSS. it does take time to learn. but once everything is done via the PSS then just using DVR mouse will make it simple. admin then admin. then shuts down. you can also remove passwords from the PSS software.
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    quality when viewing over the net

    you could also have a problem with your phone line. every output MUST have a filter and its also best to run off the master than a secondery outlet. as extentions if not done right (called spidered) will also give you slow functions.
  21. http://www.dahuasecurity.com/English/product_info.aspx?type=339&&css=0&&id=8 for a lot less money and onboard storage or in the UK (only) avers does a 1.3mp for around £90. but you still need a housing for that. but has audio.
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    quality when viewing over the net

    swann are very basic systems. to cut down on bandwidth try making another remote viewing account with just your PTZ available. i.e. set up a remote password for full system and another password just for your PTZ. also with a sunkwang i would change from 9600 to 2400
  23. Hi. its like everything new. time is needed to learn everything. to set snapshot. just go into PSS software then at bottom you will see config click that then options. then you will see where snapshots are sent. you can change this rule to say your desktop to make it easy.
  24. Hi. yes in ireland and the UK the geo is expensive remember it is only a 1.3mp with a price range of. £340 to £480 ($700 to $900) while others are lowering there prices geo needs to follow. have a shop around first your in the price range of 2 or 3mp external cameras. and by the time you put the geo into a housing you are looking at around £500 which is over a $1,000
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