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The catch there is, you need a BB app that will work with your DVR. Probably exists, but they're not as plentiful as Android and iOS apps.

ok,...but i'm not sure about the connection from the TV tuner to DVR. I want to use 16 http://www.kworld-global.com/main/prod_in.aspx?mnuid=1248&modid=6&fcid=2&pcid=199&ifid=104&prodid=731 KWord TVBox for 16 difference channel, i see the there are 2 output port (VGA, S-Video)... Do you know how to connect it to DVR? Thanks That's not what that is for. You need a tuner that has a composite video (RCA or BNC connector) output, to connect to the DVR's BNC inputs. Honestly, the cheapest way to do it is probably to hit Craigslist or a flea market and pick up a bunch of old VCRs. Tape transport doesn't have to work at all, just the tuner. Connect the cable to the RF input on all of them, then connect each A/V output to a channel of the DVR, and tune each VCR to a different channel. The other catch to this is that you'll probably need some way to split the incoming cable 16-ways... and that will mean an active splitter to avoid signal loss. That could get expensive.

Most H.264 cameras will be dual-stream - the Dahua ones mentioned above are. The secondary stream is D1 maximum, but that's generally sufficient for remote viewing. And you always have the option of pulling up the main stream if you need the higher detail.

That one, I just plugged "video intercom" into a Google image search. There are a number of manufacturers... Aiphone is one of the best-known. I installed an EntryVue system into someone's home a couple years back, it was a pretty nice system as well (video stations in 7 different rooms): http://www.entryvue.com/ Most of these have the ability to output video to a CCTV system.

Like I said, could also be a failing power supply, that's not delivering full current any more. A transformer with a shorted winding could do it. For that matter, a camera whose PT motors are starting to see some physical resistance - say, from lubrication drying out in the PT mechanism - could also be starting to draw more current during operation... which again, if power and/or wiring are borderline, could be just enough to push it over the edge.

lol...right. How could i record all TVs show program to DVR? No lol. A tuner can only tune one channel at a time, and output that to composite video, which the DVR can record. If you want to record 16 separate channels, you need 16 separate tuners, each one to tune in a different channel and output to a different input on the DVR.

Yes, do you have any ideas? You'll need 15 more tuners...

I could not follow that AT ALL.

You might be better off with a video intercom station, like this:

I know in earlier versions, Video Insight let you specify a unique record path for each camera... dunno if they still do. I think GeoVision will let you do it too, but I'm not sure.

If they're all the same brand of DVR, there's a good chance the manufacturer's CMS will support multiple units in one window. If they're not, Internet Explorer may be your only hope. Ironically, there are numerous mobile (iPhone/Android) apps that support a variety of DVRs, NVR and cameras in a single interface, although most of those only allow you to view live streams, not actually interact with the devices.

IE = Internet Explorer

I find that not only is solid easier and cheaper to find in bulk, most of the connectors (both RJ45 plugs, and keystone jacks) that are readily available are for solid core as well. Only place I've seen termination for stranded UTP is at wholesalers. Some guys will be pointing out that stranded is more resilient under constant flexing... seems to me if your camera's termination is seeing constant flexing, it's probably due to outside intervention, and you have bigger issues than how long it will be before the wire breaks.

Suggestion: meter the voltage at the camera while you start driving it around, see if it drops off.

Wiring, or a failing power supply. Problems like you've described are common with PTZs that are under-powered - once they start moving, the extra current draw causes a drop in voltage below the camera's operating requirements, and it just shuts off; then once it stops moving, the voltage returns to normal, and it fires back up.

Just keep in mind that the original drive is IDE, not SATA, so make sure to get an appropriate replacement (they're getting harder to find).

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And how exactly does a different brand of camera help with his problem of not being able to reach an existing camera for cleaning?

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You don't HAVE to run new cabling, you CAN run network over the existing coax, but it will require ethernet-over-coax adapters, which start at about $100/set and go up rapidly from there. Unless it's impossible to run new Cat5e, it's probably not worth going that way. The 2MP dome in the ad at the left side of the page is a good start, supporting internal recording to micro-SD card, but it doesn't have an analog output, so you wouldn't be able to patch it into your existing DVR; however, it can record to PC using the included software (it's not a true NVR solution, but it works on a limited basis). They also have a 3MP box cam that does have analog output, as well as built-in WiFi, but it's twice the price and requires a lens (at extra cost).

You need to tie the camera into one of these... that will protect it from vandals and painters:

Keep in mind that even a 100% perfectly sealed camera can fog up *if you've trapped the moist air inside*. That's why it's critical to open it in a dry location and dry it out well, then keep it in a dry location when you reassemble it... and ideally, have a desiccant pack inside to absorb any remaining stray moisture.

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There are a few devices on the market that will convert an IP camera's output back to analog, and even a few IP cameras with analog outputs... the problem is, analog video is still limited to 480-ish TVL and a max of 720x480 record resolution. An analog DVR input will not be able to record the full resolution of that camera no matter what you do. So basically you'd be spending all that extra money and gaining nothing from it. If you want a megapixel camera, and you want to record it at full quality, then you need either IP or SDI. IP is by far the most common and cost-effective, but either will require either a separate recorder, or replacing your recorder with a hybrid that will accept both types of signal (analog and whichever digital format you use). The one option without substantially changing your current setup would be something that can record internally, and has an analog output that you can record to your existing DVR. This would allow you to record (in low resolution), monitor, and search the video on your DVR, while having a high-res version stored in the camera that you can view over the network via the web browser or client software.

"Well, officer, he ran away, tripped, and hit his face on the sidewalk. Then he got up, started running again, tripped, and broke his arm rolling down that hill. Then he got up again and stumbled face-first into that light post. Six times. I was standing 'way over there, watching the whole thing from a distance. No, unfortunately, I don't have any cameras on this side of the house. I agree, that could have been amusing YouTube fodder..."