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  1. Posted · Edited by Guest

    0xc0000022 KPD674

     

    Hello everyone.

     

    I am using Window 7 and IE8. I was using Video Viewer to remote view past history on a KPD674 and clicking on the film strip icon to record the video to my desk top computer.

     

    I can use the player with the computer in Admin user account, but not under another user account.

     

    I get this code:

    The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022). Click OK to close the application.

     

    What you will need to do is right click the icon and click Run as Administrator and enter the password.

     

    http://scorpiontheater.com/kpd674.aspx

     

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    I click on the Video Player icon and I saw this error code.

     

    "The program can't start because AVC_AP_JPEG.dll is missing from your computer".

     

    I downloaded another Video Player designed for Video Server E

    MPEG4 DVR Video Player 1.1.4.2 videoplayer_1142.zip

    http://www.cpcamglobal.com/support/software.htm

     

    This allowed me to view the video footage.

     

    I did a copy and paste of AVC_AP_JPEG.dll and AVC_AP_SCALE.dll into the Video Viewer that I was having problems with.

  3. Posted

    AVC_AP_JPEG.dll

     

    I was using Window 7 IE8 and I was using only the Video Player to play back some remote video recorded using the film strip icon from a KPD 674. When I clicked on the Video Player icon this was the code that I received. AVC_AP_JPEG.dll

     

    I down loaded another Video Player designed for Video Server E. This allowed me to watch the remote recorded video.

     

    MPEG4 DVR Video Player 1.1.4.2 ( videoplayer_1142.zip )

    http://www.cpcamglobal.com/support/software.htm

  4. Posted

    We would need to figure out a few things.

     

    Can you see camera video on your DVR monitor out? Can you change from cam 1 to cam 2 to quad screen?

     

    If yes then the mind of the DVR appears to be working.

     

    The hard drive may not be bad. It may not be getting power therfore it appears to be a bad hard drive.

     

    You will need to measure the voltage to the hard drive. You cannot just stick multi meter leads in to the hard drive power connector. It needs to be done while under load.

     

    Note that there may be a relay on the power wire to the hard drive. The DVR will boot up then trigger the relay to send power to the hard drive.

     

    It would be best to check the hard drive power wires with an oscilliscope to check for AC leakage.

     

    Based on the power level that you find that should tell you what you need to know about the hard drive status.

     

    Worse case is the chipset on the board that sends, and receives data to the hard drive could be bad.

  6. Posted

    Too many variables.

     

    The fact that they can see video on a local LAN is good news. DVR works! Router works!

     

    Are they using a DNS, or do they have a static WAN IP Address?

     

    I would have them do an www.ipchicken.com to see what they have for a WAN IP Address (if it is not static). If you can see video through this IP address then everything checks out good. This must be a system that is using a DNS. Is the DNS set on the router, or is is some software that is on a local LAN PC? The software may not be updating on the router , or the PC and that may be what needs to have the trouble shoot. I would have them change the router, and setup all of the port forwards as a test. If they do not have the capability then bring your own router as a back up.

     

    If the DNS is set inside of the DVR then pull it from there and give the router the task of DNS.

     

    Those are some of my wild guesses!

  7. Posted

    I would like to learn more about this behavior.

     

    Note:

    Check to see what the settings are for daylight savings time.

     

    There is a setting for keeping the time from a server. AVTech is located in Taiwan and China IP addressed would not be out of the norm if it was calling home to AVTech.

     

    What does trace route show?

  8. Posted

    The error codes actually comes from the older IDE hard drive version DVRs.

     

    YYY=001- AV087.............................................Chip for ch 1-4 error

    YYY=002- AV087.............................................Chip for ch 5-8 error

    YYY=004- AV087.............................................Chip for ch 9-12 error

    YYY=008- AV087.............................................Chip for ch 13-16 error

     

    4 channel DVRs will only have one chipset. The 16 channel DVR (AVC 787, CPD 507 for example) would have 4 chipsets.

     

    I just got my first CPD540A (KPD674). The DVR is set up in a covert situation. Today the DVR locked up while using the browser to review footage. It locked up around 430pm Eastern Time. The DVR continues to record video even though the browser is showing a still frame when it "locked up". Pressing the stop button should have brought it back to live viewing, but that failed. I tried changing the time with Video Viewer. This DVR appears to shut down, and turn back on with change with the time settings. Changing the time did not get the DVR to reboot. The DVR had to have the power removed, and restored in order to clear the "lock up". I verified video footage and it did keep on recording video. Nice!

  9. Posted · Edited by Guest

    Hello everyone.

     

    I just got my first CPD 540A (KPD674).

     

    It appearts that I am having the exact same problems as the other posts in the DVR forum.

     

    I do not know about this version of the 4 channel DVR, but the 4 channel JPEG (IDE hard drive) and the MPEG (SATA hard drive) will work in a covert environment in the hot Florida attics with no problems. I have tried other DVRs in the heat, but they start beeping their heads off before I even get down the ladder from the attic, and the AVTech DVRs keep on humming. Remember that my use is for short term surveillance and is not a permanent installation. Any DVR in an environment above 75 degrees is having extra nails pounded in to its coffin! I would suggest putting a couple of pencils, or some kind of wooden strips between the equipment stacked above the DVR. You may end up melting some solder inside of a chipset. It will take a while for it to feel the effects, but you may want to add a fan just in case. The DVR being at the bottom of the stack keeps it from receiving heat from the bottom.

     

    The DVR that I just received is in a covert environment and I had to rip the piezo off the board for quiet power up.

     

    It locked up for no reason today at 430 pm eastern. The DVR continued to record even thought the browser, and Video Viewer showed the locked up timestamp and the video that was playing at the moment that it froze.

     

    Nice to know that the DVR was still recording. I do not know if that is related to firmware, or the independant operation.

     

    I also cannot play videoback from temp video. I stole the player from Video Server E and that had no effect.

     

    I am running MicroSoft Security Essentials. I have not removed it as of yet to test the player, but that is interesting that Avast would cause this kind of problem.

     

     

    Here is a page I made to start gathering info to help everyone.

    http://scorpiontheater.com/kpd674.aspx

  14. Posted

    Remove your hard drive and see if your unit will work.

    If yes replace the hard drive if no then >

     

    Go to a computer store and ask for a universal power adapter (19volt). Find the tip that matches your DVR.

     

    If it works then it was just the external power supply.

     

    If it does not work, then you may have more problems then it may b worth fixing.

     

    Try a hardware reset

  16. Posted

    Hello everyone.

     

    Looking for some ideas on a DVR.

     

    I want to remote view in on a DVR and control a relay from that remote location.

     

    We will control the relay and not using motion detection ect to alarm the DVR.

     

    I may end up using some IP device to change the relay "status", but I wanted to see if there was an all in one "box" / DVR that could perform this task.

     

    Thanks for your input!

  18. Posted

    Not sure what kind of camera you are describing.

     

    You can bring a small POE switch as a tool in your bag. You can connect to the IP Cams that may not be powered due to power panel not installed, or in the process of being installed.

     

    You have a separate power wire ran according to your post. You can use a long cat 6 to connect to your laptop. You will need to wire it for crossover when you put the connectors on your wire.

     

    There are some cams that may have a composite video output, and you can connect with a battery powered CCTV monitor.

     

    I do not find using two people and walkie talkies, or cell phones to set focus.

     

    "keep turning....keep turning....no....go back... no, to far.......almost there.....keep going...ooops go back.....I think it is in focus?...why dont you get off the ladder, and come take a look....Hey the horizon is crooked!

     

    You are better looking at an IP cam with a laptop right then, and there. Quick and effecient.

    If it does not look right then you can make the changes to get the view you want.

     

    Note: Look in to the background of your cameras view. Is there a ladies bathroom door that you are pointed at, or some other feature you wish to avoid? (corridor / halway mount)

  19. Posted

    It would depend on a monitor / laptop to view the camera angle, and make changes, or get down off the ladder and walk to the head end, or a nearest computer to view then walk back to make the changes, and go back to view the changes made.

     

    It would depend of the level of "perfection" required, and the budget the customer is spending.

     

    I would continue the install untill it is done right, and have received feedback from the customer that they are satisfied.

     

    I would "schedule" one hour for install.

  21. Posted

    Apple products hate Microsoft, and Active X is used to interact with DVRs with Apple not using Microsoft Active X then you will not be able to use Apple products.

     

    Avtech DVRs can use Quicktime to live view video.

     

    You can setup wine to interact with your DVRs.

     

    There are some limited java aps that you can use and there is an Apple product call Security View E.

     

    About Security View E

    http://security-view.com/Home.html

     

    Download

    http://movies.apple.com/downloads/macosx/home_learning/securityviewe.html

     

    JAVA Apps

    http://scorpiontheater.com/javaapp.aspx

  23. Posted

    It sounds like a chips is going bad, or an oscillator circuit is going out.

     

    The only other problem might me lack of cooling? Is the DVR in a tight space? Can you add a fan to flow more air?

     

    Can you put the DVR out in to the open to see if it runs better?

  24. Posted

    Hello!

     

    There is not enough information to resolve your problem.

     

    The date problem would point to a bad battery on the bottom side of the PC board.

    If the DVR is underwarranty then send it back right away.

     

    Next would be to perform a hardware reset:

    http://scorpiontheater.com/reset.aspx

     

    If this does not fix your problem then you have more problems with the DVR then you can fix.

     

    It may have a bad oscillator that is sending a bad closk signal?

     

    Can you see live video OK? Is it only the recorded images that are bad?

     

    Can you see good video on a computer?

     

    I am trying to determine if some parts of the video process is good, and a later circuit is bad, or if all points of video are bad.

  25. Posted

    The title was over the top!

     

    A bill is being introduced, and may pass. It makes it illegal to use caller ID spoofing. This is great to protect us from companies that call with fake caller ID's.

     

    http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_111/20100310/hr1258.text.as.amended.pdf

     

    Who will this bill hurt? Spy shops, and novelty shops that sell "Spoof Cards" that are used for practical jokes such as calling your family members with a fake caller ID that would create a source of fun entertainment.

     

    Spoof cards were used by investigators to insert your cell phone telephone number and they would call that number. What happens is the cell provider sees the caller ID being the "owner" of that number and automatically takes you to voice mail. Those that do not use a password then others can listen to your recorded messages! This became illegal for Private Investigators recently over the years (Hewlett Packard case was the final ax).

     

     

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HP_spying_scandal

     

    Spoof Card

     

    http://www.spoofcard.com/

     

     

    What do you think?

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