UK Member looking for help on 4 camera cctv system

[Dar 0]

Fellow members

 

I am just a member of the public looking for some advice on a CCTV sytem for my home with a dvr

 

I have been recommend a certain type of camera by several sales people 1/3" SONY CCD High Resolution 30M IR Day / Night Weather Proof 4-9mm VariFocal Cable Managed Camera

 

but the price difference between is nearly £200 between the bottom and top price. Which do i buy as they all mention Sony in them so should the case it is in matter?

 

Your advice would be great as need to buy something this week

 

Camera

 

1/3" SONY CCD High Resolution 30M IR Day / Night Weather Proof 4-9mm VariFocal Cable Managed Camera

1/3" Colour Sony HAD Sensor Vari-Focal 4-9mm Lens

Built-in 36 pieces IR-LED IR Effective range up to 30M

IP66 Rating Cable Management Bracket

540 TVL High Resolution 3-Axis Bracket

This is a superb External CCTV camera full of professional features, it has a high resolution of 540TVL giving you a great quality image and with 36 IR LEDs can see up to 30 Metres in complete darkness. It has a 4-9mm Vari-focal lens fitted so you can adjust the zoom & focus (this can be done via the rear of the camera using a small flat screw driver).

 

With the 3-Axis bracket the camera can be mounted in almost any situation and adjusted to give you the perfect view, last but not least the cables run through the actual bracket of the camera directly into the wall to avoid people cutting cables.

 

 

Model ICU30540

Image Sensor 1/3" SONY

Horizontal Resolution 540 TV Line

Pixels PAL:795(H)x596(V) NTSC:811(H)x508(V)

TV System PAL/NTSC

IR LED ￠5 X 36 PCS

IR Series Distance 30 M

Lens Var-Focal Lens 4-9mm

Sync System Internal

IR Status Under 10 Lux By CDS

Usable Illumination 0 Lux/F2.0 (LED ON)

IR Power On CDS Auto Control

S/N Ratio ≥48dB (AGC OFF)

Gamma Correction 0.45

Video Out Composite Signal (1.0Vp-p, 75Ω)

Scanning System PAL:625 Lines, 50 Field/Sec;NTSC:525 Lines, 60 Field/Sec

Electronic Shutter Time Auto:PAL 1/50-1/100,000Sec;NTSC 1/60-1/100,000Sec

Operation Temperature -10° ~ +50° RH95% Max

Storage Temperature -20° ~ +60° RH95% Max

White Balance Auto

Power Source DC12V 400mA

Dimension 228(W) x 97(H) x 82(D)mm

Weight 1200G

 

 

DVR

 

Apollo HD 4 Channel H.264 Networked DVR with Mobile Access

HD Ready, 720p H.264 Video Compression Technology

Composite, VGA and HDMI Outputs D1 Recording @ 6fps per Channel

Real-time CIF Recording @ 25fps per Channel 4 Channel Audio

Remote Connection via Client and Web Dual Stream Ideal for Internet Transmission

USB Backup

 

This industry leading DVR not only offers fantastic value for money but excellent performance as well. The DVR has features way and above others in its class including real time CIF recording across all channels or 6fps at D1 Resolution. As standard the DVR utilizes industry leading H.264 compression & USB Back up as standard, Mobile phone compatibility, central monitoring compatible and dual stream technology for the best internet viewing and video transmission. In addition to this the DVR comes with 3 monitor outputs including VGA, BNC and HDMI allowing High Definition viewing for all. The Apollo is understandably a well established and highly regarded DVR, however for additional peace of mind the Apollo comes with a 3 year warranty as standard.

 

SYSTEM

Main Processor High Performance Embedded Microprocessor

Operating System Embedded Linux

System Resources Pentaplex function; Live, Recording, Playback, Back-Up and Remote Access

User Interface GUI, on-screen menu tips

Control Mode Front Panel, USB Mouse, IR Remote Control, Keyboard, Network

Input Method Numeral/Character/Denotation

System Status HDD status, data stream statistics, log record, bios version, on-line user etc.

VIDEO

Input 4 channel, BNC, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω

Video Output 1 channel TV output, BNC, 1.0Vp- p, 75Ω, 1 VGA output, 1 HDMI output

Video Standard PAL(625Line, 50f/s), NTSC(525Line, 60f/s)

Video Compression H.264

Video Resolution PAL: D1 (4CIF) 704X576, CIF 352X288, QCIF 176 x 144

Video Recording Realtime 25fps CIF on all channels, with Channel 1 can be 4CIF @ 25fps on the 4&8 Channel Model, and channel 1&8 on 16 Model. Or all channels set to 4CIF recording with a max of 6fps on each channel

Display Split Full and multiple screen display, 1 / 4 / 8 / 9 / 16

Tour Display Support

Image Quality 1-6 (level 6 being the best)

Privacy Masking 4 Self-defined four-sided zones for privacy masking for each camera

Camera Lock Camera locked for users

Camera Adjustment Adjust colour according to different time periods

Video Information Camera title, time, video loss, camera lock, motion detection, recording

TV Output Adjustment Adjust TV Output colour and display zone

AUDIO

Audio Input 4 Channel, BNC, 200-2800mV, 30K Ohms

Bidirectional Talk Input 1 Channel, BNC 200-2800mV, 30K Ohms

Audio Output 1 Channel, BNC, 200-3000mv, 5k Ohms

Audio Compression G,711

VIDEO DETECTION & ALARM

Motion Detection Zones: 396 (22*18) Detection Zones

Sensitivity: 1-6 (level 6 is the best)

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm

Video Loss Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm

Camera Blank Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm

Alarm Input 4 channel, programmable, ground,manual open/closed

Trigger recording, PTZ movement, tour, alarm

Relay output 3/3/3 channel, 30VDC, 1A, NO/NC, form-C

HARD DISK

Hard Disk 1 SATA Port, 1 HDD Supported

Space Occupation Audio: 14.4MB/H

Video: 56-500MB/H

HDD Management Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD Faulty tips

RECORD, PLAYBACK, BACKUP

Recording Mode Manual, Continuous, Video Detection (including motion detection, camera blank, video loss), Alarm

Recording Priority Manual > Alarm > Video Detection > Continuous

Recording Interval 1 to 120 minutes (default 60 mins) pre-record up to 30 seconds, post-record up to 5 minutes

Overwrite Mode Support

Search Mode Time/Date, Motion Detection and Exact Search (accurate to the second)

Playback 4 channel playback simultaneously, pause, stop, rewind, fast play, slow play, next file, previous file, next camera, previous camera, full screen, repeat, shuffle, backup selection

Digital Zoom Selected zone can zoom into full screen during playback

Backup Mode Flash disk / USB HDD / USB CD/DVD-RW / Network Download

NETWORK

Interface RJ-45 Port (10/100M)

Network Functions TCP/IP, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, IP Filter

Remote Operation Monitor, PTZ control, playback, system setting, file download, log information

AUXILIARY INTERFACE

USB Interlace 2 Ports, 1 for mouse control, 1 for backup

RS232 keyboard, PC communication

RS485 PTZ control

ENVIROMENTAL

Power Supply 220V 50Hz / 110V 60Hz

Power Consumption 25W

Working Temperature -10°C - +55°C

Working Humidity 10%-90%

Atmosphere Pressure 86kpa - 106kpa

Dimension 1U, 375mmx285mmx45mm (W*D*H)

Weight Approx. 2.35Kg

Mounting Desktop or rack

 

Apollo HD 4 Channel H.264 Networked DVR with Mobile Access

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[tomcctv 187]

Hi Dar. the appollo is not the type of dvr you would attach £200 cameras too. so i would just pop that quote in the bin.

 

the appollo is a hard machine to work around and getting it over the internet. it is a stupid set-up (which they charge £50 for a support phone call) i would look at buying it yourself and i would look at CNB cameras and a avermedia EB3004 sata net, both of which are far better than your dvr and cameras listed.

 

[Soundy 1]

^What Tom said.

 

And don't let the Sony name fool you - almost all low-to-mid grade cameras use the same Sony sensors, as well as come mid-to-upper grade cameras. Cheaper cameras like to really push the brand name, even implying that the cameras themselves are made by Sony (most aren't), but it doesn't mean that much, especially considering Sony isn't the respected name they once were.

[Dar 0]

Thanks Tom and Matt for your replys very helpful it is such a mind field that I am glad you took the time to reply

 

So the camera's and DVR are bad or is just the DVR? the cameras are about £110 each

 

Do they sell CNB and avermedia kit in the uk?

 

Thanks Dar

[Soundy 1]

I wouldn't say the cameras are "bad" necessarily... they just don't appear to be anything special.

[Dar 0]

Hi Gents

 

have found the dvr [edit by mod-store link removed]

but cant see the option on it for viewing it from my mobile via the internet if i ever need to check back at the house whilst i am out. Can it do that?

 

Also not having much luck finding in the CNB cameras is there a model number that i can search for?

 

Looking for upto 30m day night external cameras 540tvl

 

Thanks

[tomcctv 187]

Hi Gents

 

have found the dvr

but cant see the option on it for viewing it from my mobile via the internet if i ever need to check back at the house whilst i am out. Can it do that?

 

Also not having much luck finding in the CNB cameras is there a model number that i can search for?

 

Looking for upto 30m day night external cameras 540tvl

 

Thanks

 

 

 

hi. the one you have posted is the avers EB3004 sata MD....... it does not net work you need to look for EB3004 sata net. and it has full mobile viewing.

[Dar 0]

Thanks Tom

 

Found that now but still stuggling for the cnb cameras what is the make of the one you have a picture of in your first post to me?

 

Googling cnb cameras in the uk nothing really comes up

[tomcctv 187]

Thanks Tom

 

Found that now but still stuggling for the cnb cameras what is the make of the one you have a picture of in your first post to me?

 

Googling cnb cameras in the uk nothing really comes up

 

 

http://www.videcon.co.uk/uploads/files/vlp4026_datasheet_3.pdf

[c4pete 0]

Hi Dar / Tom,

 

I've recently got the apollo dvr you mention and have had no problems setting up access via the internet and mobile etc. I'm also struggling to see why the dvr Tom is recommending is better - the apollo has audio and sensor inpt for all channels and 3 alarm outputs and the same frame rates etc

 

The cnb cameras look a nice spec though - it'd be interesting to see some images from one of these cameras. Have you managed to find any prices for these in the uk?

 

Cheers,

Pete.

[tomcctv 187]

Hi Dar / Tom,

 

I've recently got the apollo dvr you mention and have had no problems setting up access via the internet and mobile etc. I'm also struggling to see why the dvr Tom is recommending is better - the apollo has audio and sensor inpt for all channels and 3 alarm outputs and the same frame rates etc

 

The cnb cameras look a nice spec though - it'd be interesting to see some images from one of these cameras. Have you managed to find any prices for these in the uk?

 

Cheers,

Pete.

 

 

are we seeing the same spec here

[Dar 0]

Hi Pete

 

http://www.videcon.co.uk/uploads/files/ ... heet_3.pdf

 

The camera mentioned above is coming in around £200 but needs another bracket as i nedd to to turn 90 deg the DVR £219

[Neutech 0]

Fantastic cameras but alas only available to Trade Installers only ......

 

Im still waiting on Avermedia to contact me since IFSEC so maybe Tom as your a Avermedia Buff so to speak you can drop me some info and a few demos would be usefull

 

Apollo is not a bad little DVR either

[tomcctv 187]

Fantastic cameras but alas only available to Trade Installers only ......

 

Im still waiting on Avermedia to contact me since IFSEC so maybe Tom as your a Avermedia Buff so to speak you can drop me some info and a few demos would be usefull

 

Apollo is not a bad little DVR either

 

 

 

Hi pm you a link .........