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    HDMI CONFUSION

    You may need to look into using an HDMI EDID Emulator. That can correct some problems associated with communication between problematic devices.
  2. That's very reasonable pricing. What operating systems are supported? Best, Christopher Server and thick client are Windows (7/Vista/XP, Server 03/08), Mobile for Android and Apple. The web client is nice, no plugins, so Firefox, Chrome and Safari will work, along with IE. Here's the spec sheet http://www.milestonesys.com/SharePoint/XProtectEssential/XProtect%20Essential%202_1/SpecSheet/Milestone_XProtect_Essential_21_Specification_Sheet.pdf
  3. From what I've found, you're probably correct others who have more experience with Milestone might have a way, but we just load up a separate client if we need both at once(which you cannot do in the free version since it only allows a single client, so if you wanted to do that and there is no way (probably is, Milestone is pretty comprehensive) then you'd need to use a mobile client.) Milestone does allow per channel playback while viewing other channels live, if you hover the cursor over the bottom of the camera view in the smart client, there will be a selection marked "Independent Playback". Also, the version of Milestone software that is the usual fit for home / small business owners would be "Essential", not "Express". Essential allows for up to 26 cameras, 5 concurrent connections. It is (MSRP) $99 for the base license (two channels), and $49 per channel after that. Mobile and Web client is included. Support agreement (not required, optional, allows for version updates, and upgrades) is approximately 18% of the license cost, per year.
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    Video Editing Software

    Try using Handbrake to convert the AVI into a format compatible with Windows Movie Maker. Virtualdub might work for you as an editor, also.
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    Power surge?

    That looks to be damage cause by an electrical fault. Lightning tends to make things explode, rather than melting them. (possibly an open neutral on a MWBC, internal failure on monitor, etc.) You need to thoroughly check for faults in your wiring before connecting anything else.
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    Avigilon 5MP bullet

    I'd go with the box model, using separate IR illumination will always be better, as well as the box model being slightly sharper. And turn off the WDR if you don't really need it, the color rendition is better that way.
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    Avigilon 5MP bullet

    I've had that happen, a reboot has cleared it up. However, the bullets always seem slightly soft overall compared to the box or dome models.
  8. Stardot has cameras that are designed with that use in mind, they also have a data input for connecting a personal weather station to display real-time statistics. http://www.stardot-tech.com/ip_cameras.html
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    HELP. CCTV WIreless transmission

    If you don't need to keep "A" side and "B" side computers from talking to each other, just eliminate the router on side "B". The router on side "A" should be able to handle all routing, as long as the wireless link is configured as a transparent bridge.
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    Installing your cameras

    After working in a hot attic with insulation (our area has already hit 109F this year!), take a cold shower, hot showers let the insulation into your skin further. Q, the pictures look good, and thanks for the shout out to the pro's. I've been doing this nearly 20 years, and I love the work. I have gotten to see the inside operation of a huge variety of interesting operations, and go places not too many people are able to go. (Along with some places I wish I had the ability to erase from my memory!) Along the way, I've amassed a pretty large knowledge base of what works and what doesn't, and I've also learned to not be ashamed to charge people to apply that knowledge to their operation to achieve the best results for them. However, I'm also a dyed in the wool do-it-yourself kind of guy, and I certainly enjoy sharing information with others that enjoy taking the time to learn a new skill (I've certainly gained knowledge about a variety of other skills from forum groups).
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    HELP. CCTV WIreless transmission

    It appears that you have a router with no WAN connection on side "B", why is that? In any case, you should be able to access your cameras as indicated using the local IP address.
  12. If the camera doesn't support any of those protocols, and you still want to use Avigilon, you could add a protocol converter from Sennetech http://www.sennetech.net/index.html to change from Pelco protocol to Bosch biphase to get control of the cameras.
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    PTZ Issue

    More information about the make and model of the camera, pictures, etc. would be helpful. From what you are describing, though, it sounds like it may be an internal failure of the camera. Basic troubleshooting steps: test power supply voltage at the camera, with camera connected and operating. usual variances are +-10% of rated voltage. Check picture at camera with test monitor to rule out cabling and monitor issues.
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    Coaxitron to RS485

    It's usually fine to drive a RS485 camera with a 422 output, the differences aren't usually a problem (cameras just use data in, unless you are using alarm outputs from them), and RS485 is tri-state logic with a normally floating output to allow multiple senders on the same bus, also not usually a problem in that instance. I'd certainly defer to Sennetech, though, they've been doing this for a long time.
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    Coaxitron to RS485

    Sennetech makes a lot of different code translators, this one seems like what you need- http://www.sennetech.net/Manuals/SCT_CRX/sct-crx-pelco-pelco.pdf
  16. I haven't opened up the Hik yet, but will do that this weekend. I have a few spare lenses that will show if that's the issue. Even if it's not a better lens, it'll be different, which is all we need. It's not really made to be opened easily, unlike the Dahua, but a challenge is always good! On cameras I've found those kind of focus issues on, the problem has usually been misalignment between the imager and lens (warped / overtightened lens holder, etc.). If the problem was with the lens itself, the problem wouldn't always be in the same place due to the lens being rotated to focus, which will be different in each camera. Count me in as well, for finding some kind of standardized testing method that we can all use to exchange sample images with...
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    Setting Up Hitachi VK-C77U?

    I'd try testing the voltage at the camera, with it still connected. If that's within range (+-10-15 percent variance is usually fine), then also test with a TV at the camera. If still nothing, you are probably looking at a problem with the camera itself.
  18. Glad I could help, hope all else goes well.
  19. This is a common issue (ground loop) with 12 Volt cameras. The easiest next step to try would be to use individual 12VDC transformers to feed each camera, this can often fix this issue.
  20. Pelco's Coaxitron (up the coax) control method is sensitive to termination issues, it sounds like the HP monitors have a high input impedance. Try adding a BNC "T" adapter at the monitor, with a 75 Ohm terminating resistor also on the "T" adapter. This should bring the signal level down at the monitor, and provide the proper termination for the Coaxitron signal.
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    8-9-10" loop out lcd screens

    Marshall Electronics has some, here's a 10" model- http://www.marshall-usa.com/IVS/monitors/M-LYNX-10.html
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    Gated community gate cams

    The limitation is more about total bandwidth, than the number of stations. 8 stations to a central point should work fine, I would use the Ubiquiti RocketM5 with the omnidirectional antenna at the receiving point. With the 5GHz gear, 40 MHz channels will get you ~75Mbps total throughput, 20MHz channels about 30-35Mbps or so (assuming good signal quality from all stations). I have an apartment complex with six NanostationM5's going to a Rocket M5 as I described, with a total of 14 cameras on those links, mostly 2MP cameras running at about 6FPS or so, and it works quite well.
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    Gated community gate cams

    IP based wireless links are massively better than the old analog wireless video gear, far less expensive, allows the use of megapixel cameras for much higher resolution, and can carry multiple cameras on one link. Even if you plan on using analog cameras, an encoder at the camera end, transmitting to a NVR, will still get you far better image quality than analog transmitters. As long as you can establish a line of sight link between the two points, with no obstructions (that includes moving cars, so you need to be higher than a vehicle at both ends), you could use IP cameras and a switch to connect to the wireless gear at the gate end. Then, you would have the wireless end on the exterior of the home, wired to the NVR. I use a lot of Ubiquiti gear for this type of project, the Nanostation series equipment will run you less than $200 USD for a complete link (2 units). The 5GHz product (NanostationM5) tends to be more reliable, due to more channel choices, and less other equipment running in that band.
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    Interview system ideas needed

    I've done a few with FTR Interrogator, http://www.fortherecord.com/products/ftr-interrogator/. It works very well, but it's not cheap.
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    Large optical PTZ?

    Hmmm, I think I smell something....
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