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  3. Posted

    yeah the 1 im using has

    mpeg4

    hdd or CIF

    1ch-640x480

    4xh-320x240@ 10fps

    CF, USB2 or LAN backup

    12w

     

    Can connect with GPRS

    Mpeg4

    watch dog

    recycle for hdd

    2,7g anti vib (5-500khz;3d

     

    $ cheap to, so far cheapest I have come across for the quality ( no middlemen)

  4. Posted

    yeah I have a lowned and high end 4ch MDVR lined up, going for UFO style cameras as they want them discreet.

     

    Looks like hte mobs doing the cctv for cabbies and that are expensive, I can supply 1 cam and dvr fitted for what they want for their dvr's, but there is a difference-purpoise built.

    I have a bus with a mdvr in it from ages ago NO issue, also a few vcr style units from 98 still running.

     

    cheers for the info

  7. Posted

    Yah Karl says HI,

     

    From the experience I have of their machines

    They are built tought

    The gui is ok

    windows embedded so its not so bad, only used for dvr

     

     

    Karls got the right attitude and foresight.

    He is intelligent and has enough hands on as you know.

    Karls like me, customer focused, very support/service orientated.

     

     

     

    I only found out who he was after speaking with him today- hahaha

    Small world.

  15. Posted

    Im sure a 3.5mm lense is to wide for a view like hes looing for

     

    prob 8-12mm would be better for a real close up.

     

    I always use varifocal, cause wheat you think the customer wants can change, and yes just replaced 3 3.5x8mm lenses yday with 2.8-12mm cause he wants them wider, you know you get less detail when you go to wide in a big view. Ie carpark..

    Ir bullet cams are what I use for peoples front doors, hes not recording only viewing - so hi res isnt required, remb hes only got a 320 Hline tv.

     

     

    I think you have got a bargain for what you have, remb the pic will be better then the one hes taken off his camera.

    I wouldnt worry about higher res and changing it cause its your front door and your neighbours can help secure your building to if they can pick up the signal...

  16. Posted

    WOW

     

     

    I dont think geo is demanding, you know the cost a dvr these days I build a decent GEO with UPS, 17" samsung lcd, over spced pc, for 2500, to compare to something on the market well prob 5k or more

    500gb hdd, and well

     

    I think you should try geo again, I have built heaps and have heaps in the feild running since like 2003

     

    get a base card base machine, just dont try and run it on 128mb ram like I have seen one company dvr they build...

    50 fps over 16 cams is SAD

  17. Posted

    Im sorry but nothing compares to geo, LOL

     

    did you have enough airflow?

     

     

    I checked a gv1000 running 12 cams today

    nice and smooth hasnt missed a beat since may2005

    zonealarm ran out actually so it had no AV for god know how long

    ran AVG7.5 did dl Up's and scan in safe mode,

    NO issue

     

     

    there are alot of factors, and variables.

  18. Posted

    I presume from the Panasonic/Samsung reference that you are discussing the camera test that appeared in the July/August 2006 issue, featuring Bosch,CBC, GE Security, Honeywell, JVC, Vicon, Videcon and of course Panasonic and Samsung Techwin.

     

    This was the first part of the test;

    the second part featured cameras from Baxall, Eyes 2 Eyes, Deview, Pelco, Sanyo, Siemens,Sony and Vista.

     

    All testing is carried out in real world situations with the products

    (cameras in this case) performing side by side. We have another publication,

    PSI, which features independent tests on products based around bench

    reports, but Benchmark puts the kit into real applications to see what an

    installer is likely to achieve, performance wise. We have been testing

    security equipment for around 15 years, and our team collectively has over

    200 years experience in the electronic security industry (sometimes it does

    feel as if those years are consecutive).

     

    The actual testing (in this case) looked at four areas. These were image

    resolution, colour and greyscale reproduction, day/night performance and

    functionality. Our attitude is that it matters not if a camera (or any other

    device) is bristling with functions; you only get marks for those that are

    likely to be of use ... and they must work too!

     

    The exact testing process varies from test to test, as we look at different

    aspects of performance, and as the seasons dictate! Everything we do is

    catalogued, and this means we even mention what the weather was like when testing!

    However, ultimately the performance of a product is judged against

    its peers.

    Because of our knowledge of the market-place, we are also able to

    assess whether that performance is industry-leading, or just the best in a

    bunch of products. As an example, when testing for sensitivity, we adopt a

    universal and (some might argue, especially those with poor cameras)

    slightly old fashioned approach. We measure the minimum light level at the

    viewed scene, in lux, that is required to allow the camera to deliver a 1

    volt peak to peak video signal with all processing and signal boosting

    turned off. This allows readers to instantly see which perform the best

    without allowing for IRE figures, differing lens apertures, processing

    elements or - quite frankly - utter bull****.

     

    As an aside, all of our test products are sourced via distribution, or where

    this is not possible via tame installers. This means that manufacturers do

    not know we are testing the product, nor can they prepare product especially

    for us!

     

    Some one asked about Image Resolution Accuracy and Image Resolution

    Achieved. The latter is the best resolution we could achieve with the camera

    in the conditions of the test. However, when considering high resolution

    cameras, some are 480 TVL, some are 510TVL, some are 520TVL and some are

    540TVL. By simply considering resolution achieved, it would initially appear

    as if a poorly performing 540TVL camera is better than a 480TVL camera

    performing well. In order to remove confusion, we also show how well the

    cameras perform by showing the percentage of accuracy against the published

    specification. For example, a 480TVL camera delivering 460TVL is delivering

    96 per cent of its specified resolution. It's a process to ensure that

    people can't use the data we provide in an unethical way.

     

    Any other questions, feel free to ask.I apologise if any of the above leaves

    you still confused, but this written in a hurry, and when I have a few free

    seconds I'll gladly take more time to go into more detail.

     

     

    -- PSI ­ the only independent technical magazine for security installers http://www.psimagazine.co.uk

     

    Benchmark - the performance index for security solutions http://www.benchmarkmagazine.com

  22. Posted

    I have done it for you, await the reply and stay tuned

     

    blurb;

     

    BENCHMARK - THE PERFORMANCE INDEX FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS

     

    Benchmark is the only magazine in the security industry which is dedicated to establishing a performance index for electronic security products and solutions. It achieves this in two ways; firstly by group-testing equipment and technologies to establish real-world results, and secondly by visiting projects and discussing the merits and benefits of the solutions with the end user.

     

    Benchmark also collates data from previous tests and assessments and uses this information to create its performance index; a feature that allows readers to quickly and easily check performance data about products and components. This information will also be available in multimedia formats in the near future.

     

    All Benchmark tests are fully independent and are supervised by the Benchmark editorial team. All products are tested simultaneously and with the same supporting equipment. Details of such equipment are given as a part of the test process.

     

    Manufacturers are not involved in the tests, and products for group-tests are selected by the Benchmark editorial team following consultation with installers and specifiers. Because Benchmark is fiercely independent, you can be sure that you are receiving unbiased and honest information.

     

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  23. Posted

    Yeah every1 in my area is selling them,

    I have seen one 16ch-

    I played with

     

    No comparison to the geo though.

     

    It is embedded xp

     

    They are well built I do say, but I think they have a price to.

    So allows me to compete building my own and beating every quote against my competitors.

     

    Im sure 100 fps over 16 cams does not compare to 400/16

     

    But they are well built and id say reliable, the cases are industrial and are heavy to!

  24. Posted

    A rack mount 19" antec case with 480w True power supply

    Plenty of air flow- 2 x 120mm fans or 6 x 80mm

    Asus * MB mid range is good

    Corsair (twinx) ram min 1gb ( go to 2gb)

    decent vga card or you can go PCIe now with the gv1480 pci

    Winxp Pro

    UPS- run a line interactive ups and install the software for shutdown,

     

    use Sata drives- I use the seagate 500gb at the moment

     

    Install the OS (XP and GEO) on a 80gb drive

    this way the footage is not being written to the same drive as the OS

     

    RAID your hdd's if you feel the need.

     

    Run a pc cycle disc for 24hrs

    Run in geovision for 24 hrs

     

     

    DO NOT SKIMP ON A PC BASED DVR AND YOU WILL * WIN *

     

    *wow you have a decent DVR

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