dnsource 0 Posted March 3, 2010 So I ordered my AVTECH DVR model avc756 online along with 8 cameras. The install guy came in today and set everything up but when we went to test it out the image came out in black and white. I know its not the cameras because he tested them on directly a monitor he brought. The image looked so much more clearer and in color. What could this be???? CAMERA SPECS: Image sensor 1/3" Sony CCD Resolution 540 TV line Color System PAL/NTSC IR LEDs 20pcs LEDs IR Series Distance 66ft Minimum illumination 0Lux/F1.2 (with IR LED on) Scanning system Internal Synchronization S/N Ratio: >50dB Gamma Characteristic 0.45 Video Output 1.0V p-p 75Ω (BNC connector (male)) Electronic shutter Auto, PAL 1/50-100,000Sec, NTSC 1/60-1/120,000Sec Pixels PAL:752(H)X582(v) NTSC:768(H)X494(V) Back Light compensation Auto Gain control Auto White balance Auto Power requirement DC12V +10%,0mA Operation temperature -10℃~50℃ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted March 3, 2010 So I ordered my AVTECH DVR model avc756 online along with 8 cameras. The install guy came in today and set everything up but when we went to test it out the image came out in black and white. I know its not the cameras because he tested them on directly a monitor he brought. The image looked so much more clearer and in color. What could this be???? CAMERA SPECS: Image sensor 1/3" Sony CCD Resolution 540 TV line Color System PAL/NTSC IR LEDs 20pcs LEDs IR Series Distance 66ft Minimum illumination 0Lux/F1.2 (with IR LED on) Scanning system Internal Synchronization S/N Ratio: >50dB Gamma Characteristic 0.45 Video Output 1.0V p-p 75Ω (BNC connector (male)) Electronic shutter Auto, PAL 1/50-100,000Sec, NTSC 1/60-1/120,000Sec Pixels PAL:752(H)X582(v) NTSC:768(H)X494(V) Back Light compensation Auto Gain control Auto White balance Auto Power requirement DC12V +10%,0mA Operation temperature -10℃~50℃ sounds like you need to change your settings from PAL to NTSC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnsource 0 Posted March 3, 2010 I JUST SAW IN THE MENU THAT ITS IN "PAL" BUT FOR SOME REASON WHEN I GO TO IT ON THE MENU IT SKIPS RIGHT OVER IT. HOW CAN I CHANGE IT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted March 3, 2010 I JUST SAW IN THE MENU THAT ITS IN "PAL" BUT FOR SOME REASON WHEN I GO TO IT ON THE MENU IT SKIPS RIGHT OVER IT. HOW CAN I CHANGE IT? yes you will need to stop recording before you can change it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnsource 0 Posted March 3, 2010 WOW I REALLY NEED TO GET USED TO THIS. I CANT FIND ANYTHING ALSO, WHEN I GO OVER ANYTHING AND PRESS ENTER NOTHING SEEMS TO CHANGE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 187 Posted March 3, 2010 WOW I REALLY NEED TO GET USED TO THIS. I CANT FIND ANYTHING ALSO, WHEN I GO OVER ANYTHING AND PRESS ENTER NOTHING SEEMS TO CHANGE. take a look at the password you are using. are you on full admin password or user password. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnsource 0 Posted March 3, 2010 WELL I HAVEN'T SET ANY PASSWORDS YET. WHEN I PRESS MENU AND IM ASKED FOR A PASSWORD I JUST PRESS ENTER 4X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted March 3, 2010 Pressing enter 4 times is probably in user mode. Make sure you enter as an admin. Default Admin password should be 0000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnsource 0 Posted March 3, 2010 sorry for being annoying. i got in with the 0000 but I cant seem to find where to stop the recording. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted March 4, 2010 I dont know that particular DVR but try just hitting the stop button on the DVR. Or go into the menu and look for Recording and then look for stop in that sub menu. If you disconnect or power down all cameras and reboot the DVR, then it may also stop recording. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnsource 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Problem Resolved!!! All I did was turn the unit off and right when it powered back it adjusted the settings on it's own. I messed with all the recording setings on the menu before. Let's hope it still records Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Yeah when in doubt just pull the plug! Glad its all straight now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
