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Have you tried ? 11111111 Have you tried logging in via the network? user admin pass admin http://cctvwa.com/SUPPORT/DVR-Black4LightManual.pdf This is the best that I can do.

I need your help in editing that webpage. Any advice? I am not familiar with Apple/Mac OS. Has anyone tried it on Linux yet? Thanks!

The application CCTV_1.0.dmg , and the CCTV.JAR file has been posted at http://scorpiontheater.com/javaapp.aspx A mac user would download the .dmg file which is a disk image. When they open it they'll see an application with a CCTV icon which they then copy to their Application folder. To run it they then double click the program under Applications. Thanks to Steve Evans for his work, and his research.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KVM_switch This will allow you to switch between a DVR monitor out, and a computer so that they both share the same monitor.

I would not recommend setting up high end cameras to a capture card on your everyday computer. If the computer is for recording the cameras, and nothing else then I would agree to use your computer. Since you are computer savy then you can shut down the service that are not needed and you can make it a screamon deamon machine! Watching the area at 300 feet is going to be difficult. If you get bids that are expensive then do not be surprised, or lower your specifications if the quotes are to far out of hand. Question: What is a stand alone that you want in the garage? Do you mean a stand alone DVR? If this is the case then we do not need to use your computer. I would not recommend putting a DVR in a garage unless it is climate controlled. If the DVR has a monitor out then you can use a KVM to switch between views. I would recommend having two monitors so that you can multitask. You may miss a view while you are using the computer.

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I do not think there is anything here to answer your question, but you can take a a look, and perhaps one link, might lead to a link that may answer your question. http://scorpiontheater.com/camlab.aspx http://scorpiontheater.com/links.aspx You def need to match the 1/3 lens with the 1/3 cam. The lower the mm number the wider the viewing angle. 3.8 or 4mm is what is used on most cheap bullet cams. 2.5 is the start of where the video will have the fisheye effect. The lower the number from here then the more it gives you the view like a peep hole would look.

Thanks for the info! I am going to post this on my website if you do not mind. Any links that would give me more tech detail?

For facial recognition you will need two cameras on the area. One that is wide angle so that you can see everything, and then the other camera to have a super zoom lens. The facial recognition camera has to be like the 6 O clock news. Head, and shoulders only! Think of a super market parking lot. The wide angle can show you where a person is walking from car to car checking them out to see if they are locked. When he steps in front of the zoom camera, then BAM, you have his face! The best bet is to buy a camera that is vari focal from 5mm - 50mm (or higher). I am not saying this is the camera for you, as I am only posting it for reference. http://eclipsecctv.com/ECL-598LA50_security_camera.html Take the IR distance and only use half of that distance. The posted one is rated at 120 feet. This would be good for an area that is about 60 feet from your house that you want to watch. IR is just like a flashlight. It can go 25 feet, but if you stand at 25 feet from a flashlight you cannot make out any details as the light is to dim. If you stand 3 feet from a flashlight then your facial features get washed out from being to bright. Give me a google map of your house, and I can tell you better about your cams. What do you think?

Nice! I did not see a power connector. Is there one?

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I would be interested in putting this on my website as I am sure there is a need out there.

A world renowned billiards player can beat you at a game of billiards using nothing more than a sawed off broom stick. It is in knowing how to use an item that makes or breaks it success. How much do you know about how lens selection will effect your video? How much do you know about matching the camera to your environment? A year down the road a crime against you is committed. The intruder walks away a free man as the video was not enough to prove beyond all reasonable doubt that he was the intruder. How much can you afford to lose? You have to set a threshhold of security. If you are only protecting simple home electronics, and such then this would be a perfect system. I did not say this product was a perfect system, I am saying that based on a low threat level, and the budget that you have posted then you have made a selection that suits you personally. I am a low budget expert. The other "commercial installers" would laugh me off this forum if they have seen some of the installs that I have done. A couple of years ago I was installing in neighborhoods where the income level was $10,000, to 15,000 a year. As you can see there is not much room for high end products. I avoid packaged deals because of many, many reasons. I would prefer to mix, and match cameras to get the effect that I need. Let use a bar as an example. I get a price budget that leaves all of the other companies just dropping off a business card, and saying "call me when you get serious", and then they exit stage left. I will put an expensive camera at the front door, and I will use one at the back door, and one at the register. To watch pool tables, dart boards, and the table areas, then I will use a one inch by one inch mini camera. Is this a "video surveillance" camera? No, not really, but it suits the needs, and the budget. If there is an event then we can look at the video, and then we can go to the front door camera to get the facial shot of the guy in the video. See how I am mixing and matching, but staying within a budget? _____________________________________________________________ Here is what you need to know about wide angle camera lenses. They are only good for close range viewing, and nothing else. They are designed to pull in the left peripheral, and the right peripheral area to create a wide viewing area. Anything that is 20 feet or farther will actually appear even farther away in the video. To avoid this lens distortion then you need a 6mm lens. This prevents the distortion, but you lose the extra left, and right peripheral vision! IR, and night vision is your next hurdle. Unless your house is lit up like a WalMart Parking lot then none of these cameras are going to give you the view when you realize that someone is actually standing in your yard! You really need to hire a CCTV company in your area, and have them design a low budget system for you, and have them install it. You may spend more, but it will be worth it in the long run! You are buying the equipment at the same price as what a dealer would be paying at so you are saving a lot of money on the "mark up". You have now become your own CCTV "company". You will have to provide your own tech support. If something goes wrong then you have to fix it! You have to provide the system design. Are you prepared for this? If you are then go ahead, and protect yourself. Something is better than nothing. You will find that this is going to be an on going CCTV lesson. As your learning curve grows, then your expectations are going to grow as well. I hope you enjoy your system! Have you visited the ARTICLES SECTION? There are some good articles that will get you started! How to mount inexpensive bullet cameras! http://www.cctvforum.com/cms_view_article.php?aid=54 How to run wires from an attic with drywall walls. http://www.cctvforum.com/cms_view_article.php?aid=48 Here is how to fix your video source problems! http://www.cctvforum.com/cms_view_article.php?aid=41 How to trouble shoot camera problems! http://www.cctvforum.com/cms_articles.php?cid=2 Happy Reading!!

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I am jealous! I wish I could go to Taipei, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Hangzhou, and go to various trade shows! What did you find on you factory tours??

I wanted to know what you are using to plug the CF card in to. Is this plugged in to the ide cable? Can you post a link to the device? Thanks!

Welcome to the threads! See you on the forum!

I wear it all the time to prevent martian's from sending me messages with telepathy, and to prevent people from reading my mind!! LOL!

It depends on whether you enjoy installing cameras in the rain while lightning strikes over head!! LOL!

http://scorpiontheater.com/Documents/CP Network_Setup.pdf (Cut, and Paste in to your browser address bar)

It sounds like he is connecting to the DVR locally through his lan, and it sounds like he has port forward problems on his router. It is also possible that you are using a computer at work, and this can be a problem, and you are not the only one who cannot connect from a computer at work, and there is not much that can be done unless you have IT Admin Rights.

I am greatly honored at your invintation! Thank you very much!

I was afraid to post articles on your site since I do analog, and I was afraid you would ban my IP address for life, and then I would not be able to access the articles on your site!! I could reprint some of my DVR posts, and edit NVR for DVR!! LOL!

GREAT BOOK! Well written! How much for an autographed paper version?