tomcctv

hi. wghoffma.

it sounds like you are having a problem with your power to the dvr.the message you have said only comes up with power loss. try a differant socket or you might need to add a spike plug.

but your dvr is still recording ???

Hi. blowrabbit.

try and change the port on your camera try up in the 5000 i.e 5550

you isp might have blocked your existing port

yes sorry i ment to say apollopro.

the apollo has been around to long not only very budget but hard for customers to use. and it can only back-up 2 cameras at a time. i know i am going to get guys from america saying i am wrong. but the usa apollo is nothing like the uk apollo

Hi. Alan.

if you call the dm budget then i would love to know where you buy them from. and also i think they are more advanced systems on the market now that do alot more than the dm.

i use the avermedia range and i also get them at a very good price.

http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/

Hi. Kahodges.

what make is your dvr. ???? and can it be viewed over the internet ??

the reason why i ask about remote viewing is some systems when viewed over the internet and someone moves the ptz and not hit the auto tour button before they log off then the ptz will stay in the last moved to place.

hi. sacedog. just helping with your post please find quick link below to your floor plan.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh257/brytonic/Floorplan.gif

sacedog. i would have a look at the mobotics camera please see link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChqWds5BkLY

Hi. thewireguys.

i have also used the new q24. i think it is very good for office space/ small shops. i camera but could be sold as 4-8 camera system with the way you can split up the screen. and extra back-up with the sd card. they are a good little camera.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChqWds5BkLY

Hi. todd.

i have the new aver mobile. it is alot better than the old one. the 3g side also comes from avermedia so no need to have to set up remote view. also it is now linked to google maping. i am in the uk but i have a friend in america if you still have problems getting hold of one. what i would say is other mobile dvrs have a long way togo to catch up with the new avermedia.

hi. rawbe

first line..........entre your dvrs i.p

gatway...........255.255.255.0

subnet............your router i.p

Hi.use-ip.

i have used the item below many times. and for what you need to do i think this is ideal for you.

it lets you run camera signal with power and audio down your existing cable over 1 mile from dvr. take a look at link and you will see the VDS-2200 VIDEO MODEM SYSTEM.

hi rawbe.

it is the dvrs ip that you need to entre. and if you can view your system away from home then your router is set-up ok so you dont need to change anything on it.

Hi. rawbe.

if you can view your home system from work but cant when you get back home...... it is just a ip problem. all you need to do is login with your local ip and not the ip you use when away from your home. you dont need to touch your router.

Hi. Todd.

you can now get nice very small bullet cameras (about the size of your small finger) i use them in taxi cabs. board cameras are very hard to hide.

Hi. iansmith.

i was asked a while back to install a camera to film a darts match. the customer wanted to display the match on a big screen. i used a cnb camera and a 5mm-50mm lens. worked fine.

http://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fuk.images.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3Dcnb%2Bcctv%2Bcamera%26ei%3DUTF-8%26rd%3Dr1%26fr%3Dyfp-t-702%26fr2%3Dtab-web&w=100&h=54&imgurl=dvrmaster.com%2Fimages%2FCNB_SecurityCamera_G1315Ns.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fdvrmaster.com%2F&size=1k&name=CNB+SecurityCame...&p=cnb+cctv+camera&oid=94882c07cdd63b78&fr2=tab-web&no=5&tt=66&sigr=10l9s6sva&sigi=11ji7i5ub&sigb=139v7250l

the avermedia will do everything you ask. plus you also get cms software with there systems.

http://www.avermedia-usa.com/surveillance/productdetail.aspx?id=27

Hi donald.

i am in england so i cant find much info. they are lots here in the uk and the footage is very good. i have found this site in usa. give them a call and see if they can send you some demo footage.

http://www.compubizusa.com/product.asp?pf_id=PI1000

Hi. noteleks.

i am in england but i use this dvr from america. and i think it is one of the best systems on the market. here is a link to there site. also look at there demo and then have a good look at there site you can get the best advice.

http://www.ati247.com/features/

as far as installing i am sure soundy can help you there.

hi donald.

if you just want a good idea just have a look at link. i think you can find a dealer in america or better still try pm soundy he will find you anything.

http://www.flyonthewall.uk.com/pir-ccd-hidden-camera-dvr-with-battery-p-101.html

hi. ginogag.

its not as easy as sending you manual. i have been doing cctv for 30 years and i would not like to build my own. you need things like the right motherboard graphics cards googles that connect to dingdongs. plus a very good dvr card. and its a no no from ebay thats why they are on ebay.

they are some very good guys on here who know what you need and can give you very good info on gear.

lets face it the guys who build on here passed off jobs from nassa because it was to easy...............building your own is BL**DY HARD

hi wrs_mark.

you mentioned avermedia in your first post. i had there new wifi system on test last week. the rang is very good you can run 4 cameras of 1.3mp or 3 cameras at 1.3mp and 1 camera 5mp very good unit.

http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=204

Hi. Peninsulaav.

did you get sorted with your aver 1304 net. if not i can send you set-up instructions for internet and your cellphone.

Hi lastboyscout.

if your old cameras work then use them and in some cases old cameras are alot better than some of the cheap stuff on the market today. but i would say upgrade to a new dvr if you wish to have remote viewing on laptop or cellphone. i am in the uk but i buy my dvrs from america i use avermedia you can see a demo on my site at

http://www.cctvengineer.com/page3.html

this is not an expensive system but it is very good as you can see from the demo. also here is a link to a dvr spec

http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=86

if you also go to avermedia usa on google they will let you know who is closest to you. hope this info helps. regards Tom

Hi. tweety.

if this is your first time with ip.... and your first time inserting cards into a pc then i would say .....dont do it .............it will cost you money and then more money and a bit more. here is an easy way for you have a look at the link. then have a talk with thewireguys on what your camera needs are. the dvr in the link i have one here and i have been testing it for over a week and you can run a 5mp camera

http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=203

Hi. rawbe

what make is your dvr........... it sounds like a port forwarding problem. and also what port are you using ???

hi. steve.

i have an engineer in kent if you wish him just to give you advice and tell you how to do it i can pass his number onto you if you leave me your details at

www.cctvengineer.com