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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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! ThanksBest 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
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I located you a tech and I'll pm you the information.
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Good video and explanation or what's going on (if others are unsure).
We have some new cameras with "anti cobweb" technology but I'm waiting to see it work!
Thanks,
John
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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.
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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.
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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?
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There's a couple things we have that we sell linked above. They work well and that's the powered one, if you search "splitter" on our site you can see the other two we have.
If you need those just give us a call at the office and tell them you seen them on the website, they'll give you a discount!
Thanks,
John
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Also there should be a small grommet or spacer of some sort around the lens to block the IR's from the lens viewing them. That would be your best bet other than putting the IR's on the outside of the dome or disabling them all together.
Goodluck,
J
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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?
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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
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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
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Or if you want to post a picture of the dvr I'm sure someone here will know what model it is and have access to the software somewhere around here!
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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:
Hey!!!!!!
That's the one I carry!!!!!
Minus what looks like bent pins on that one
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
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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 checksI 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
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Economic Crisis = Higher Crime Rate = Less Than Adequate Protection For Most Clients = More BusinessIf 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
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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
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Yep, they work quite well in my opinion. The only ddns I typically use is DynDns or EzDdns. Those two I have had good results from usually.
Thanks,
John
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Doesn't the camera come with an adapter that plugs into the AV out? It then splits off to video and mono audio?Correct, but I'm not sure if he's trying to run just one cable and get the audio/video or if he's willing to setup that cable for the audio. Either way he should be able to obtain the audio.
Thanks,
John
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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
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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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