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  2. Posted

    If you're using a dvr with an unsigned active x codec you'll need to go into.

    Open IE8 > Tools > Internet Options > Security (Tab) > Custom Level

    and set "Unsigned ActiveX Controls" to "Prompt". What that will do is allow

    your PC to install the controls without giving you any headaches.

     

    Also in IE try not typing in the port number and just doing the IP and let us know

    what your results are please.

  3. Posted

    If I had to take just a guess first I would want to know if both cameras are brand new and purchased from the same place? I'm going to go out on a limb and assume they aren't as of right now because one looks as if it's working with the IR's somewhat vs the lower one not functioning well at all. When the camera had the original lens in it did it still do the spotlight effect or was it a more spread out beam? Changing the lens shouldn't alter the IR spread unless you removed the sunshade/cover or if you possibly bent some of the IR's inward.

  4. Posted

    Hello all, does anyone here purchase advertisement on CCTV Forum, and how it goes now? A great effect? How do like purchasing advertisement on CCTV Forum?

     

     

    We purchase forum advertisement and personally I think it's great for our company as well as helping the forum cover whatever cost it make incur.

  5. Posted

    Hello there,

    i have the AVTECH DR-040 and i would like to know how can i connect it to internet for home viewing.

    Does anyone know to help me?

    thank you.

     

    Well for external viewing off site it's quite simple depending upon what type of internet connection you have and if you have a static/dynamic IP (does it change when you drop internet or just sometimes change). If you know if you have a router or not that'll be about all you need... OH, and a cat-5 cable going from the dvr to the router.

     

    Once you got those let us know.

  6. Posted

    Just purchased a security camera (color with 25 feet IR night vision). Got it all hooked up and it worked great during daylight. However, at night, just get a blank screen. The store has said to bring it back and they will check it out but, thought I would make sure I have it hooked up OK. Should I see any of the red glow from the IR LEDs during daylight or do they only come on in darkness?? The power adaptor is working (green light is on) but could there be an issue with this? Trying to save a hours drive back to the store if it is somothing I have done or not done! Thanks

     

    Best thing you could do is check your BNC connection or if it's RCA check it. The best way to test if the camera is getting power is cup your hands over the cover or bring the camera into a dark room, do you see the IR's light up? If yes then the camera is getting power if not then it isn't getting power and will need to be checked.

     

    Thanks and good luck!

    John

  9. Posted

    every couple years just sell the client a new DVR!!!

    ^^ What he said ^^

     

    Best thing to do in my opinion tho is really just make sure the customer checks on the dvr 1-2 times a month. Just reboot it and make sure the playback footage is there and it's recording, really shouldn't be much more you'll have to do.

     

     

    That's my $0.02 tho.

  10. Posted

    The first rule of the CCTV Forums - Never Trust RickA

    The second rule of the CCTV Forums - Never trust anyone who says don't trust RickA.

     

    By the way, welcome to the forums and I hope you find your stay quite enjoyable.

  11. Posted

    If you're looking for really good pricing you can look on our site at our auction section. Some of those cameras go for like... 20-40 bucks and there new 60+ dollar cameras. Just gotta be quick like ebay

     

    Also are you looking to record or something you can just switch to that Imput on your system and view the camera?

  14. Posted

    Hello,

     

    Yes, I plan on running conduit from the camera along the building and then drill a hole into attic and pull the cable.

     

    On the stockroom installs, we were able to keep the cable inside the attic so only the cameras are visible.

     

    Yes, I wanted to make it difficult for somebody to be able tocut the video camera wires.

     

    Difficult? haha you'd rather make it darn near impossible without causing a scene! Hopefully you can accomplish this. What cameras did you end up going with tho?

  15. Posted

    All,

     

    Steps to accomplish install with no attic access in stockroom.

     

    1. Went into the attic where we could get into the attic and removed the insulation to look into where the cameras would be installed.

     

    2. We located some lights, and a Solatube for a close proximity to our install location.

     

    3. I drilled a hole slightly larger than the diameter of the cable.

     

    4. We had to use 2 Steel Fish Tapes. One person is in the attic & and the other in the stockroom. I put my steel tape into the hole. The other person in the attic opened the hook slightly on their steel tape to hook mine that I was holding for them to catch.

     

    5. Once the person was able to grab my steel tape. We pulled our cable from inside the open attic into the stock room We figured it would be less cable to have to pull through the hole that was just drilled.

     

    6. Then it's pretty much a standard hookup of the camera to the DVR.

     

    This sounds like the best bet in my opinion. I'd strongly consider running conduit outside because some people would just assume it was plumbing or something of that sort.... but the above is a very good recommendation.

     

    Thanks,

    John

  16. Posted

    I've used a couple of the box style cameras with lenses already attached and have had them use Pelco-P protocol and be zoomed remotely. One of ours that does it is the 210Z4 and it's a box. Theere a few bullets now that can do it but I haven't done those personally yet so I'm unsure as to how well the communication does work.

     

    Thanks,

    John

  18. Posted

    There are only two ways that you can use a SATA hard drive:

    * If your DVR has SATA capabilites built in.

    * With a SATA-to-PATA (SATA-to-IDE) converter:

     

    92115_1.jpg

     

    Hey!!!!!!

    That's the one I carry!!!!!

    Minus what looks like bent pins on that one :P

     

    Haha, It works well with all of our dvr's I've tested up to a 1TB drive so far and nothing but good results.

     

    Good luck finding what you need,

    John

  19. Posted

    Most recently i worked a full month and was paid only $168.00 as the owner changed the company policies regarding payroll while he was cutting the checks

    I skimmed most of this thread but I did notice this part and it stuck out to me. On this note I would've been on the scout for another job.

     

     

    Good luck and if all else fails, you can do like Scorpion did and find a tall street and some rope... start hanging em slowly but surely.

     

    Thanks,

    John

  20. Posted

    Economic Crisis = Higher Crime Rate = Less Than Adequate Protection For Most Clients = More Business

     

    If your providing the necessary solutions, the crisis shouldn't affect you that much.

     

    We are slammed with work.

     

    Our company does sales/support but not directly an installer. A lot of companies we deal with have said they are affected because many customers of theirs do not have the sufficient funds coming in to purchase a security system.

     

    This is simply my take on it and I have talked to about 5-10 of our customers and this is the reply that I've been given.

     

    Thanks,

    John

  21. Posted

    I have a .dvr file of a purse thief trying to use the credit card at an ATM. I can view the file in VLC player, but the picture comes out in strange colors. Almost like a negative. VLC does this with others types of files as well.

     

    I was wondering if there's some sort of software to clear up either the video, or a picture of it after a screen capture.

     

    Anybody been in this situation before?

    Do you know what type of dvr this file was extracted from?

    I could probably help you with the viewing of it but I would definitely need the file to see if any of my some 20 odd different players would play it.

     

    So if you would like to upload the file to a site or if you would like to email me it (10mb or less) I could do it either way.

     

    Thanks,

    John

  24. Posted

    The only problem I have with Vivotek is the turn around time for warranty. If it has to go back your looking at 4-6 weeks. With Axis it's 2 days and that to me is worth the extra money.

    That's when sending directly back to them.

    With us it's you send it in if it's defective we swap it out and the turnaround time is typically however long it takes for it to arrive via shipping as we do all rma's (returns) same day they come in.

     

    Goodluck,

    John

  25. Posted

    3 pics is maximum per post. Here are a few more. You can see me in the monitor picture taking the picture.

     

    What size of video file can be uploaded here? I have a great one of 5 guys stealing my truck from the driveway when the system was half done.

    Just upload the file elsewhere and then provide us with the link.

    I'd love to see that!

     

    Thanks,

    John

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