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  1. Posted · Edited by Guest

    Here's the set-up....

    We have 2 CCTV DVR's, 600 feet apart.... With a connection right in the middle...

     

    W/out redigging, I have 2 pairs open, 300' UTP, 300' STP....

     

    So, we want to sync the DVR's by putting the video out of each to an open channel on each...

     

    Also, want both to feed monitors at the midway point...

     

    I have only 2 pairs open on these lines to connect....

     

    Here's what I have, it's crap, but kinda works....

    -In Order-

    DVR1 BNC Video out - BNC to RCA - 6' RCA cord - RCA to BNC - BNC coupler - BNC to cat5 balun - 300' UTP - cat5 to BNC - >BNC coupler< MIDPOINT - BCN to cat5 balun - 300' SUTP - Cat5 to BNC balun - to BNC channel 13 on DVR2

     

    The line coming back has the exact same set-up as well...

     

    *Both DVR's pick each other up, but both say video loss and the picture is that of some 1950's horror flick that was repaired after a truck ran over the film reel....

    * Disconnecting at the midpoint to plug into tv inputs show nothing at all....

     

     

    SO, anyone want to tackle this???

     

    *The baluns are the black/green ones that are not passive or active off amazon, but there cheap

     

    Thanks in advance, if I get this right, it will be a system to be quite proud of

  3. Posted

    I bought an RCA + IR over cat5, for $60 and worked well. Changed tv to HD so now using same converter w/ a 25' bluerigger hmdi running along side, HMDI so much better on a Zmodo!

     

    I bought a HMDI + IR over cat5, will be in tuesday for the unit next door. Paid $25, will see how it works, will post. Bought both on amazon...

     

    An IR extender work on about anything. It is just a small 1/4" receiver, boosted over cat5 & then up to a little 1/4" transmitter. I cannot see it not working on any CCTV DVR. You tape the transmitter on the DVR where the IR sensor is. stick receiver below monitor to catch you remote control, real easy...

  8. Posted

    nice inline surger btw!

     

     

    Sounds like you cooked those channels... The good new is you can buy a newer DVR w/out a HD on the cheap. EXP is a Zmodo & Provantage has a 16ch system, no HD, for $220usd.

     

    Also, see my post, "GFI that DVR" as I just had a pole get hit the other day & all is well....

     

    Good luck....

  12. Posted

    Bad lightning this morning, laying in bed & CRACK! the power didn't go down, but checked the laptop & the whole Zmodo was down! Went up the the main house & all was dead, opened the panel & the GFI was tripped. Flipped it & everything powered back up, all cams functioning fine...

     

    Come daylight can clearly see the paint missing on-top of the pole closest in line to the system. Each pole runs 120 underground to the connection box.....

     

    Point is, ALWAYS USE A GFI! It can save a ton of headache & money & worth the $40 bucks.

  14. Posted

    Do you have a *realistic* budget in mind? I wouldn't look at spending less than $1000 for a DVR and four cameras... and NOT purchased as a "package system".

     

    Oh WTF-ever, Dude can get a 16ch Zmodo w/ 8 cams & some good cat5 & pay a guy to help for 1/2 a day for under 1/2 $1000.

  17. Posted

    I only a noob as well...

     

    Just one thing to mention, the news had a cctv video on a home in Columbus. In 10 minutes they stole a van load!

     

    In the end, the house was a 2 story & both front cams were to high to catch a face, they had hoods on but 5' lower & they would have had them...

     

    Something to keep in mind....

     

    Dont forget a IR/Video over cat5 so you can stash the cctv dvr in a remote location, well worth $60...

     

    Good Luck

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