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alpine0000 has been spot on with your budget costs. another cost is your existing pc. it is best to run your cctv on its own pc and not one you use for everyday use. so by the time you have upgraded your pc with extra storage and the likes. and with you only using 4 ip cameras . why not take a look at a small nvr .... no licence costs works with most ip cameras. and is much cheaper than a pc upgrade.

http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=281

Hi Lindopski am on the wirral also. the tester you have listed will not do what you need. it is only composite connection so you cant control anything with your mouse and keyboard. i take it the dvrs dont have a local monitor ?? remember CMS is port reliant are all your ports the standard avers 5550/5555/9999/53/1053.

Hello and thank you for the replies.

 

I have inherited the CCTV side of things from my predacessor who was a CCTV installer in earlier life.

I come from an IT support background and as no one seemed to want to help the security manager with these things I sort of jumped in to assist.

We use Avermedia and Dowshu DVRs, mostly Avers now to be honest though we still have a few Dowshu around.

One of the problems I find often is that cameras seem to lose connection, so some way of testing them externally from the DVR itself would be handy - equally it would be useful to attach the gadget up to a DVR and see what is on screen. I may still need to carry a keyboard and mouse about but its better than carrying monitors and allsorts

 

I think that some of the issues we get when a Whole DVR is playing up is that there is a network issue of some kind and attending them locally to prove they are online and recording fine helps when I have to hassle the network teams.

These DVRs are all viewed remotely at a security office via the network and (in the case of the aver units) Cm3000 software - Cant remember the dowshu one off the top of my head.

 

Any equipment that would help, would be handy to be honest - I could also do with sitting a few courses I think to get up to scratch but for now I have been looking at a few testers but being pretty wet behind the ears its fairly confusing as to what I really need.

 

One of our local stores is doing this one

https://web.nhs.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=d24f1146b35741729b9e47c671c651f7&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.moretonalarms.co.uk%2fshop%2farticle_278%2fCCTV-Tester.html%3fshop_param%3dcid%253D88%2526aid%253D278%2526

 

It looks like it would do the job alright but like I say I am a bit new to it all.

Ive gone from the world of ICT to a world of Door security/alarms/mag locks/power supplies/CCTV etc.

I love it all but just want to improve and I think think that something along these lines will help me speed things up a bit as at the moment I am lugging about a monitor/keyboard/mouse and the power for it all - usually there is no power near the DVR either which is a right PITA!

 

The laptop idea is good ,but for some base camera testing as well a proper unit might be more use.

Lindopski. were are you based ......... northwest i guess if you are using dowshu. you should be able to do anything with the CM3000 (if setup right) control / set / alter / and get alerts from all your units. are you using standard or gold CMS

What solutions have you come up with to accomplish this ? I was trying to find something that worked on an analog phone line and would have a relay on board to release the lock after the right code was entered, but I am having trouble finding such a device. I am open to the idea of a network/internet based solution, but I would like for my user to be able to call a number, enter a code and release the lock. Most of the solutions I've found only work from inside the building and do not allow calls from the outside to trigger the device.

 

Is someone sitting on gold out there ? What have you used that has been successful for you ?

a GSM simulater will do the job. will control most things by just a phone call (with no charge) from and fixed line or mobile you just store the numbers that need to have accsess into the unit. your customer dials into the unit .. the unit sees your customers number and opens gates/doors/

Hello Guys,

 

I'm looking to order a 16 channel high quality DVR.

 

It must be Iphone compatible

It would be optimal to be able to view recordings from a Mac computer

 

Firefox / Safari / Chrome compatible would be optimal.

 

D1 recording, 15fps per channel or more

 

SATA 2TB HD compatible

 

SATA 3TB HD compatible optimal

 

The budget is $950.

 

Looks like the Dahua DVR1604HF would be perfect with all this.

 

Does anybody knows a reseller in USA for Dahua ?

 

I also looked over Hanbang HB-8216R

[http://www.hbgk.net/english/ProductShow.asp?ID=133]

 

I've used Hanbang in the past and they made quality DVR cards, but I have no experience with their DVR's.

Any USA Hanbang Reseller ?

 

Another brand that had quality equipment was Hikvision, anybody knows about them recently ?

 

 

Thank you for your opinion

a company called Qvis. they have the latest Dahua

Hi all ...

 

In the new office buildings is a very old and dusty Bosh DVR which I would like to replace with a software based solution on a Linux server which is also hosting my PBX (Intel i3 2100T, CentOS & Elastix). Since that system is always on and has ample CPU power, it would be suited to also fit the DVR on there.

 

I would hook up 6 wired fixed analog camera's on there, though it is possible I might add IP and PTZ camera's over time.

 

What software would you recommend on Linux ? I know zoneminder exists, but that is starting to age and I imagine there are far better commercial alternatives. Web access for live streaming is essential. Android based monitoring would be a nice to have.

And what hardware would you recommend to go with that software ? I prefer hardware based H.264 encoding.

 

Or ... would you rather advice for a hardware based 'hybrid' PVR ? That would need to be able to backup to a remote NAS.

 

Since I am based in Europe, it would be nice to find your offerings over on the old continent ...

 

Please advice ..

 

MaXX

Hi maxx. if you are using your existing cameras then one way to go is hybrid. most will have options for NAS backup.

since you are in europe then take a look at the aver touch. hardware Compression

http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?Id=263

Hello All

 

CCTV Testers !

I need one to lug around to a few DVRs in various locations around my trusts. at the moment I am carrying a 17" monitor and its cables, a keyboard and a mouse. as you can imagine it isnt fun and hence why I am looking at these things, I am a total noob however and dont have a clue what to go for.

 

Is there one out there that would make my life easier and if so which is the best to go for?

Many Thanks

Hi Lindopski.

there could be an easyer way. if you know the make of dvr you are connecting to. if it has network. you could just carry a laptop with a crossover cable and just plug direct into dvr

rory thats not true. if he uses a old one out of his dvrs range it will not work at all. rory the remote software comes from the dvr when you login. that way you get the one for that software.

 

 

and the new remote is the fastest yet.

I have 3 versions of remote console here, 2 came from Avermedias site for specific newer DVR models, the other came from an older EB1304, all have the language drop down. Chief its all the same software, same API. But the newer versions GUI is just slow slow slow. I use remote software for tons of DVRs, Im not making this stuff up, I tell it like it is, the 2 older versions are much faster than the newer one including how long it takes to just open up and load the video, the oldest versions is overall the best most stable fast one out of all 3.

rory its pointless to argue with you ........... first the software you put up in your post was 3 years old and now your talking about the eb1304 thats 5 years old. and as far as the new remote its not on avers site. also a 3rd remote software imatrix.

you keep saying use the old software its much better . it depends if it sees his dvr.

VST which version of remote console are you using?

When you click on setup there is a language drop down, does that not do anything or not show up at all? Its on all 3 versions I have here. And by the way the older versions are much better, older the better, much faster and less GUI hanging.

rory thats not true. if he uses a old one out of his dvrs range it will not work at all. rory the remote software comes from the dvr when you login. that way you get the one for that software.

and the new remote is the fastest yet.

I'm just trying to help aver see it.......before it backfires and I start to buy different dvr's......

VST. there is nothing for avers to see............. its your pc .... no aver cards no aver cctv system on it its your pc that has malware.

I have 3 pc's right ow that all have the language popup problem.......so the 10 minute fix is now 30 minutes......

does this not give you a clue. on all you PCs same network

we cant talk about the quick fix till the cows come home. i posted the fix in my first post.

and rory remote console and CMS3000 are no were near the same nothing like each other.

I know, I just had the displeasure of using CMS3000.

rory thats because you only used the basic CM3000. which is limited so lets hear what your problems were and we can do something about it. not had anyone complain about the CMS

rory he can make 100 copys of your software posted or install the new remote cilent. the text will still change. he need to remove all avers active x commands.

 

he mentioned remote console, thats what we are talking about right? Okay there is a slightly newer version I checked it out and its basically the same. As for CMS3000 that is aweful I hope you dont mean for him to use that? Anyway doesnt sound like he has one of the latest dvrs, what model is he using?

yes we are talking about remote console. rory the remote console he has both on the new and old he gets the same problem. there is only one place that he needs to insert the ip address of his remote dvrs. it will work fine for him when first loaded ....... but if he switches of his pc and back on and goes to the ip addres it has changed to what looks like crazy chinese lettering.

we have only seen this once before it took 3 days to find the the problem it was malware on his laptop spyware looking for passwords. run Mcafee fixed the problem.

and rory remote console and CMS3000 are no were near the same nothing like each other.

rory its a complicated fix plus your altered software is 3 years old looks nothing like that now. but even if he did it still does not stop his text turning to chinese. i can send him new software no but his text will stll change to chinese. if he loads geovision software and switches on and off that also will show chinese when he puts his own text in the boxes. nothing to do with software ........ its his pc.

 

its simple to use, easier than doing it in the software plus it auto logs on .

anyway .. oh yeah also the software is not altered,

rory he can make 100 copys of your software posted or install the new remote cilent. the text will still change. he need to remove all avers active x commands.

rory he still has to insert text for each dvr he wants to remote view. this is not a password problem for the software .......... its inserting text for each remote dvr he logs onto it were the problem is.

Like i said, he can use the above I posted which lets him enter it into a settings file and then he can make multiple copies of the main folder if he wanted for each DVR, as it is based off settings from the registry.

rory its a complicated fix plus your altered software is 3 years old looks nothing like that now. but even if he did it still does not stop his text turning to chinese. i can send him new software no but his text will stll change to chinese. if he loads geovision software and switches on and off that also will show chinese when he puts his own text in the boxes. nothing to do with software ........ its his pc.

we seem to be going in two directions here. the software language settings have nothing to do with it. he has the remote screen up in english its a problem when he enters text in the add DVRs .... location / ip number / port number. when you first insert the text its fine. when you close the software or shut pc down and re log into remote cliant the text he inserted has changed to something that looks like Chinese. and as he is inserting the text (not from the software) then its something on the pc. we have seen this before. just use a active x removel tool or remove them by hand run a good virus software and reload.

 

well if he uses what i posted above in the links, he wont ever need to input it there, it comes from the registry.

rory he still has to insert text for each dvr he wants to remote view. this is not a password problem for the software .......... its inserting text for each remote dvr he logs onto it were the problem is.

Tom, THERE IS NO ACTIVEX removal tool. You sent me instructions from Mircosoft but those are for not for a Win7 pc. Removal Tool? You make that sound like there is a Avermedia exe program ready to run........if there is one I can'r find it.

 

Seen it before? Call aver and tell them so they can get this in the "fix". They acted like I my problem was new and that they had no clue?

 

How do I remove ActiveX manually? Aver told me to delete the webcamX file in downloads........then log back onto the server to reinstall all.

 

I'm a teamview ready to go if anyone wants to try this without my attitude:)

VST you keep saying tell aver..... it has nothing to do with there software at all ............. this is on your personal computer.. not on there dvr. tech support is for there dvrs not your pc.

i have posted how to fix your problem (10min max)

any idea why I get the lnguage error?

There is a language setting in the registry, should be language 9. this is where it is:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DSS\Remote\System\

Change the value of Language to 9

 

Or just delete the entire DSS section and run the Remote Console again and it will recreate it, unless you have some messed up locales on your PC it should be 9.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DSS

If unsure backup the DSS registry section before deleting it.

 

also remote.ini is the settings file for the skin, so if the skin images are messed up maybe remove that and replace it with one in my zip above.

 

And I dont even use the Avermedia DVRs anymore

but i still have 1 client using one so tested with that.

we seem to be going in two directions here. the software language settings have nothing to do with it. he has the remote screen up in english its a problem when he enters text in the add DVRs .... location / ip number / port number. when you first insert the text its fine. when you close the software or shut pc down and re log into remote cliant the text he inserted has changed to something that looks like Chinese. and as he is inserting the text (not from the software) then its something on the pc. we have seen this before. just use a active x removel tool or remove them by hand run a good virus software and reload.

I can set it to any port I want.....and it works fine.

Hi VST. why dont you just try the option i have given you. you have come on with a problem . just try it.

and port 5550 is important. CM3000/remote console/ iphone/android are all reliant on that port. port 80 was taken away from manuals back in 2008.

all you have to do is first remove all aver active x from your pc ... you have a bad active x control that needs to be removed. (this is why the text does not make sence) then login to your dvr with http:// yourip:5550 it will then take you to webviewer and it will ask you to allow active x click allow admin on your pc will ask you to allow. once all your cameras are up you then click on install remote console on the right. it will ask you again to allow. let it all load then close everything. you will see the remote icon then on your desk top. right click on it go to properties and click compatibility and in that window you will see a box allways run as administrator. job done.

port 80 on http..all the normal aver ports.

avers dont use port 80. anymore you dont use port 80 to call for remote or webviewer only ports you should have open are 5555 / 5550 / 53 /1053/ and pos 5051 and 9999 if you use talk back you dont direct your dvr to port 80

not questioning who you are...................questioning the fix.

 

like yourself I've done this before so it's not that hard. open box, turn on, setup Windows, allow pc to update FIRST.....bla bla bla

 

and, when I first install ANY aver I do it via the server.......this is where I ran into the first problems. I ran as admin, enable ActiveX install, added to trusted, and then entered IP address of the server................wham! "install_language_2009326.exe" popup error followed by some other jibberish ??????. The problem has not gotten better. Aver did a tech support via phone and we delete webcamX, reloaded, restarted, and more. Still no joy! I even tried another server I have out there and it still came back with the same errors.

 

There is a conflict somewhere.........I've built and installed over 100 of these things and it's not new to me......I am just looking for anyone else out there that has this issue and knows of a fix.

 

Your link to remove is NOT for the Win7 OS since the verbage and instructions don't jive with the scren shots from Win7.

 

Heck, I'll let you remote in via teamviewer if you'd like......to my laptop if you'd like.

what port do you use.

I appreciate your input but when you say it's available on the intenet that leaves about 1 million places to look. I'm not going to use a removal tool that I think might work. I'd like to see the link you have used......on a Win7 platform, or I am not interested in trying it.

 

I learned a long time ago that advice is somewhat helpful only if the details within are specific. You are generalizing the ActiveX removal "tool" and my gut instinct is that you've not used it yet on a Win7 Pro system?

 

I'm not going there unless we have a theroy that has been tested. I've been told to do this and that by very helpful techs out there and in the end I had to rebuild my stuff........

 

again, this is a NEW laptop from Dell....can it be that hard?

VST. i have been tech support for 7 years install and sold every avermedia that has ever been made (pm sent to you so as you can check with avermedia)

the problem you have is a simple fix 10mins max. you have downloaded a activex remote console from a website and not direct from your dvr. (which is the best way) now for you to install a new remote client then you have no other option but to delete the old (problem one) first other wise you are just overwriting it.

if you dont want to use a active x removal tool then remove it by hand. untill you have done this you will not fix your problem.

you sould always now what active x controls are on your pc and at least do a check on them once a week.

i know you say your dell is brand new ............. but that is when you are more likely to get problems remember it has been sitting in a shop for weeks or months in a box with no windows updates or virus updates.

removing by hand. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/154850

I have the "newest" off the USA web site....Or is there another web site to download from?

 

and, are you talking about the IE browser window or the Remote Counse? Which one will the aver controls be on the proper side IF I have the best software? Oh, I'm running 7.7.0.0055 SP3 My server has the controls on the rightside......the clients are not. Do I uninstall the server ActiveX or the client side? we are zipping back and forth and the info is not precise....

 

and, you keep mentioning a activeX uninstaller...........where is it located? Maybe Avermedia should have it on the download site?

Hi VST active x removal tools can be found on the internet. it will remove your active x controls from avermedia (or any other unsigned ) then you are best logging into the dvr and down loading the remote console from there.

what activex removal software are you talking about? They did have me delete the wecamX file in the download folder but that did nothing.

 

on the bottom...............I know the software will load them to the right side if it is a wide screen.

 

I also downloaded the remote counsel via the webtools and installed that. When I click on the event viewer it does the same "install_language" stuff.........

 

My overall comment is; it should work better than it has without any "run as administrator" stuff. Be it the OS or Avermedia............it's Avermedia's place to get it right if they want me to keep selling and installing it. Other DVR manufactures seem to be able to make it work without all the headaches.

 

Anyone else out there running it on Win& or Vista? comments?

no the software dose not move it to the right or botton depending on the screen ....... one is old software and the controls on the right is new software. so you will have conflict with active x

you keep saying its avermedias fault...... this is your personal computor that you are using to remote log on to your dvr. your admin rights is on your pc not on avers software. all you need to do is use the active x tool remover. then install your remote software ..... your pc will only ask you once for admin rights and once loaded it will be on your desk top and it will not ask you again for admin rights.

called tech support and the rep told me he went home and tried it on his friends latop with WIN7 and it had the same problem

tech support should have also told you the same. use a active x tool remover. and reinstall. also on your remote viewing software are your controls at the bottom or up the right side of the screen.

Since audio recording is restricted to limited applications, I have very little industry experience with this. In my research, I have found that in order for the audio and video to sync, it must be recorded 30 ips per camera @ 4CIF. There are 32 cameras with audio on each port.

 

Here is my gear:

ACTi XNR-4200 NVR

ACTi, model ACM-3001 ip camera

Louroe Electronics, Verifact A Microphone (Mics powered separately)

 

I appreciate any advice you may offer!

hi. only if you was going to run audio back to your nvr. but with the cameras you are using you only need to run the audio out from the mic to the camera in that area. and not back to the nvr. using 32 mics is going well over the top if in the same area and before you install sound check the law in your area (your the installer the law falls back to you)