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Rory, where are you??? You always help me Anyway, I talked to Pelco today and we tried to reset the device to factory settings but it didn't work so they said that it needs to go in to replace a board. How much do you think that this would cost? Also, how much is a new 4 channel DVR. I think I read that the Sanyo was really good???

Hey Guys, You guys are definitely experts and I admit that I am a true novice. I had a lower end but commercial grade camera system installed in my home. I use Pelco Camclosure cameras and a Pelco DX1100 series DVR. The DVR has been acceptable for the past 2 years I have had it but now I have an issue. The problem is that the DVR displays live video but won't let me rewind / review. Every time I go through the date/time to display or try to rewind it just reverts back to the current date / time. Has anyone else had this issue? Also, what should I do about this? The company that installed it (Guardian) really is clueless when it comes to repairs and will just keep charging me. Should I go to Pelco or should I just consider a new DVR as this one is most likely shot. Thanks for the help as always!!! Dan

Thanks! Installation:: "Do you have a general idea of how the cable can be run? I think it could Do you have attic space, is the house a split level, single storey, or other?" Answer: It is a two story house and all cameras will be outside the exits. Cameras: "I noticed color cameras were quoted. Do you have enough light for color cameras?" Answer: I think because there are going to be motion detectors at night.

The work will be done when the house is being built (after framing). The distances are relatively short as it is only a 3,000 square foot house total and the equipment is somewhat central.

My big requirements are pretty straightforward. Basic DVR recording (80GB is fine), 4 outdoor dome with auto iris, ability to connect into 2 TV's and a 15" flat panel is really all I'm after.

I was after a decent dome camera with an auto iris. I was hoping that it would be under $5K but... I am really at a loss here in Pittsburgh. It seems that there is nothing cheaper from anyone that is willing to get back to me with a quote. Crazy! Can someone give me a better DVR recommendation that is cheaper but better than the Pelco?

It is for a home and they didn't itemize unfortunately. They just gave me an installed price.

I received the below quote from a Pittsburgh based vendor for the equipment and installation of a camera system. They quoted me $7,269.00. I know that people aren't supposed to talk about prices but I want to know if this is a fair deal? Also, if someone would PM me and tell me what the equipment alone might cost??? One (1) DX1104-080 Pelco digital video recorder with the following features: • 4 inputs for fixed cameras • software for playing back video and audio on a PC • 80gb hard drive for video storage • quad camera display for live viewing while recording 2. One (1) PMCL15A 15â€

I had someone looking at my camera confirguration and they said that the manual iris is not a good idea for outdoor use. They said as the sun goes down the image will turn black as it gets sunnier or as the sun reflects off of the snow it will white out the screen, these are typically used as an indoor camera with stabile light levels. Do any of you expect that this will be a significant problem? I just want to have casual survelliance on my house. As long as it is good most of the time I will be fine... (By the way, the camera was a Camclosure® Surf Mt Smk Std Res B-W EIA 2.9mm)

No DVR, just survelliance which is a big downfall. I thought about it more and it just doesn't make sense even though it would be so easy to have them do it.

It is a great show. As I am building our house I am planning for the security. My wife thinks there is a better way to spend $5k but her opinion has started to turn after watching the show. Below is the link with the times that it is on: http://dsc.discovery.com/tvlistings/series.jsp?series=24940&gid=13950&channel=DSC By the way, I am not sure the two main guys were ever real theives but maybe... (It says they were ex-burglars)

Do you guys every watch "It takes a thief" on the Discovery channel where they show how a thief would break into a house and then make security changes. It seems like they always add Optex security cameras. Why do you think they favor these? Are they good?

H4-F2299 Cat5 Color Bullet Camera

I have been working with a security company that is offering me four B&W bullet camaras, 2 wall mounted 3.5" LCD camera displays, fully installed for $1,895. What are your thoughts? Also, anyone familiar with their camera? http://www.home-technology-store.com/detail.aspx?ID=1606#PopAddon

Anyone know about the low priced House Link system? It is only $30. http://homesecuritystore.com/ezStore123/DTProductZoom.asp?productID=1016