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Rory, you are so correct as far as quality ranking..hey SecurityMaster..we are pretty good too, and much closer to you.- Howard SpyTown.com

it doesnt come with a dvd writer..only a cdrw. pm me and i will respond back to you on tuesday. thanks... Howard SpyTown

never played with the "powertelecomm" never even heard about it. I am though very familiar with the Nuvico and can tell you the new "nvdv2" series is an excellent choice.

you could even get a cheap mic like this one from COP http://www2.cop-usa.com/ebproductdetail.asp?id=350

Hey Dan, The NVDV-8000 series is no gone, it would be the NVDV2-8000 series. The new series has a nicer look and built in CDRW Drive. Nice unit. Go with that one.

No..Tecton is not made by American Dynamics/Robot/Sensormatic. They are a seperate company , and it is the only unit that can decode a MAJORITY of ALL mux's.

RJT...are you asking me to quote you? since you copied my text in your message? The pricing for that unit is on the SpyTown.com website. i can work out a little better pricing for you , as i always have for all the members here in the forum. just PM me. Thank you. Howard SpyTown

Tarek..think about the Memocam made by Video Domain. it looks like a PIR (motion detector), but has a built in MMC card. This way you dont have to run wireless. simple take the MMC card out and view it on your PC. here is a link for the spec.. http://vdomain.com/products/memocam/MC56c.asp

Rory, most 16 channel 480fps units are capable of acheiving that spec recording in CIF mode.

her TMARTIN.. you may want to look at the Tecton DRAX multiplexer ..it is the only one that can decode other multiplexer tapes..here is the PDF link for it.. http://tecton-cctv.com/pdfs/Drax.pdf

I remember Herman Kruegle from many years ago, he used to own a company called VMI - also known as Visual Methods Inc. They were a manufacture of CCTV equipment - mostly all though on the covert side, like cameras in a sprinkler head.

the Nuvico Turbo series are an excellent choice. They are now available and shipping. a little on the expensive side, but for 30fps per channel, its worth it..the quality and performance are there.

stay with Extreme CCTV..here is the link for their IR Equipment http://www.extremecctv.com/products/index.cfm?fam=2

RJT..you say you have a wireless network..then what about getting a DVR that is wireless as well? there area few out there such as APPRO...take a look at this spec.. http://www.approtech.com/product/nvr/nvr-2028.htm when you are ready to purchase whichever DVR, Nuvico, or whichever ..let me know...PM me, we are also a distributor and i have worked very closely with all the members here in the forum with special pricing. Thank you. Howard SpyTown.com

i got your pm's..i just didnt log on for a couple of days so it stayed in your outbox until i logged on. i answered your pm..do you need any further assistance?

cooperman..that follows textbook on proper backfocus adjustment.

Thought it might be a good idea to start a thread on what certain Manufacture's warranty policy is. here is Panasonic Security's Panasonic System Solutions Company LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SECURITY and VISION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT Panasonic System Solutions Company, Unit Company of Panasonic Corporation of North America (“Panasonicâ€

CCTV lenses are available in two different lens mounts. C-mount lenses have a flange back distance of 17.526 mm vs. 12.5 mm for CS-mount lenses. Many of today's cameras can accept either type of lens, but it is important to make sure that the camera and the lens are set up properly. C-mount lenses can be used on CS-mount cameras by utilizing a 5 mm adapter or adjusting the camera for C-mount lenses. Because of the shorter back focal distance, CS-mount lenses can only be used on CS-mount cameras. Your picture will be out of focus if you use a CS-mount lens on a C-mount camera. Back focusing a lens to a camera that it's attached to is critical in obtaining optimum clarity. With a fixed lens it's quite basic since the focal length is "pre-set." The varifocal lens, having numerous focal length settings, poses the question: Where do I begin? The very first thing you must know to obtain proper back focus is the minimum object distance (MOD). Let's use the 1/3-inch varifocal lens for this example. Most 1/3-inch varifocal lens manufacturers show an MOD of 0.3 meters or approximately one foot for this lens. Now, attach the varifocal to the camera and set the three barrels as follows: Focus Barrel. Move completely to the "near" setting, opposite of "infinity" or "far." You also should notice the front lens element moves forward, away from the front of the camera. Focal Length Barrel. Move completely to the wide "W" setting, the opposite end of the telephoto or "T" setting. Iris Barrel. With the camera on and viewing the monitor, achieve the optimum lighting condition without washing out the picture by moving the barrel from close towards open. Now put a "test pattern" or any white paper with either print or an image on it at the one-foot point from the lens. Fill the entire screen of the monitor with this "test pattern" and begin adjustment. This "adjustment" varies with camera manufacturers. Some allow you to move the CCD of the camera by way of a screwdriver placed inside a hole of the camera body. Others use a collar with the lens screwed into this collar further in or out of the camera to set the lens in relation to the CCD of the camera. In either case, adjust the position to achieve optimum clarity on the monitor. Once achieved, lock this position of the lens to the CCD distance. Now remove the "test pattern." and change the focal length barrel of the lens to any position, then adjust the focus barrel to get optimum clarity. Remember, a varifocal lens means that anytime you adjust focal length, you also must adjust focus.

since this topic comes up often in this forum..i thought i would say a few words on HOW TO BACK FOCUS A VARIFOCAL LENS Back focusing a lens to a camera that it's attached to is critical in obtaining optimum clarity. With a fixed lens it's quite basic since the focal length is "pre-set." The varifocal lens, having numerous focal length settings, poses the question: Where do I begin? The very first thing you must know to obtain proper back focus is the minimum object distance (MOD). Let's use the 1/3-inch varifocal lens for this example. Most 1/3-inch varifocal lens manufacturers show an MOD of 0.3 meters or approximately one foot for this lens. Now, attach the varifocal to the camera and set the three barrels as follows: Focus Barrel. Move completely to the "near" setting, opposite of "infinity" or "far." You also should notice the front lens element moves forward, away from the front of the camera. Focal Length Barrel. Move completely to the wide "W" setting, the opposite end of the telephoto or "T" setting. Iris Barrel. With the camera on and viewing the monitor, achieve the optimum lighting condition without washing out the picture by moving the barrel from close towards open. Now put a "test pattern" or any white paper with either print or an image on it at the one-foot point from the lens. Fill the entire screen of the monitor with this "test pattern" and begin adjustment. This "adjustment" varies with camera manufacturers. Some allow you to move the CCD of the camera by way of a screwdriver placed inside a hole of the camera body. Others use a collar with the lens screwed into this collar further in or out of the camera to set the lens in relation to the CCD of the camera. In either case, adjust the position to achieve optimum clarity on the monitor. Once achieved, lock this position of the lens to the CCD distance. Now remove the "test pattern." and change the focal length barrel of the lens to any position, then adjust the focus barrel to get optimum clarity. Remember, a varifocal lens means that anytime you adjust focal length, you also must adjust focus.

old part number - discontinued..below is the current lineup that D.M. has in the now D4A series D4 with CD Series: D4A 4CD-80GB DM/D4AC/080 4-way 80GB DVMR w/PPP, w/Networking, audio 60 PPS, CD 14 days D4 with CD+RS Retail Solution Series: D4A 4RSCD-80GB DM/D4ACR/080 4-way 80GB DVMR w/PPP, w/Networking, audio 60 PPS, CD, RS 14 days D4A 4RSCD-160GB DM/D4ACR/106 4-way 160GB DVMR w/PPP, w/Networking, audio 60 PPS, CD, RS 30 days D4A 4RSCD-300GB DM/D4ARC/300 4-way 300GB DVMR w/PPP, w/Networking, audio 60 PPS, CD, RS

through the MAC , could you be in the "virtual windows" environment?

you may also want to look at www.onssi.com

twsiter..you can always call pelco at 800-289-9100 , they have a great tech support team that can troubleshoot with you.

smarty, the KPC-N600H1 carries a two year warranty.

according to my calculations the first two cameras need approx. a 6.5mm lens. The third camera needs approx. 13.5mm. I would certainly suggest staying with varifocal lenses. Take a look at the Everfocus EZ350 series. They have it available with 3.8-9.5mm Lens and also with a 9-22mm. Those should work out well for you. http://everfocus.com/Products/HTML%20Data%20Sheets/Cameras/Color%20Cameras/EZ350.htm