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You may have to have the POS manufacturer set the printer output to go to the serial port also in their software. Have the customer call if they start talking to you about setup fees. Yeah, as long as the POS software outputs to both the real USB receipt printer AND to the serial port (which is attached to the V3E), I think we should be good.

Hello all, I am trying to plan out a DVR/CCTV system for a liquor store. Very to new the CCTV market, so I would really appreciate any advice you may be able to give me. I think I have decided to stay away from the Swann/Q-See systems due to their cheap components, quality and non-existent support. I want to go with a 8-channel solution, possibly starting out with 4-6 cameras. The cameras will probably record 24 hours a day, and will need to record in both daytime and night-time. I want to try to stick to $1500-2000 USD.. hopefully this will be possible. I have started looking at IC-Realtime's MAX8 DVR. Can someone offer some opinions on this unit as it compares to the Swann/Q-See cheaper models? I am also trying to find some up-to-date pricing for the MAX8. How is IC-Realtime's support? Is this a reliable product? Important features to me would be live viewing over the Internet/phone, quality video recording, ease of backup/restore, HD expansion, RAID, etc. Another model that I am looking at is the Intellicam G4-HD 8 Channel. It seems like both of these units can only do D1 on 1 out of the 8 channels.. I'm having a hard time deciding if that is going to be a problem for me or not, since I haven't really seen D1 vs CIF in action, or images of the two. Next, on to the cameras. I really have NO idea what cameras I need. I visually like the looks of the dome cameras, and I believe you can get these with IR so they will work in the night? Can someone suggest some cameras and an estimated cost for them? I would like a decent FOV on the cameras. At a minimum, I believe I should be looking at cameras with Vari-Focal lenses. Thanks!

Could you tell me where I can buy the ECL camera? I'd like to get some pricing information. Thanks!

I was referring to your zero light shots made with a ECL-557HIA and the CNB VBM-24VF. The VBM-24VF can be had for fairly cheap, and I'm not sure how much the ECL is. I will be using these cameras in both day and night for the inside of a store. Thanks

Soundy, Could you recommend a power supply for 8 of the VBM-24VF's? I plan on running RG59 Simease cable (BNC and Power) back to my DVR's location, where the power supply will be. No idea what I need to be looking for in terms of power. Will something like this work? http://www.apexcctv.com/p-383-9-ch-12v-dc-power-supply-5-amp.aspx It doesn't look like I could plug the simease power plugs directly into that.. Not to mention it might be awkward because the power cable will terminate in a different place than the BNC (back of DVR) and the simease cables usually have power/BNC cables attached? Also, do these cameras come with any type of mounts or do they need to be purchased separately? Thanks!

Would you guys recommend these cams over the CNB Mona Lisa Day/Night domes for low/no light settings? Where can these be purchased?

I have a question regarding the different 8channel GeoVision cards. GV-650: 60fps GV-800: 120fps Does this mean it would be 60fps / 8 camera = 7.5fps per channel for the GV-650? Is this even fluid video? Am I interpreting this incorrectly? Also, will these GeoVision cards record all 8 channels in full D1? Thanks

Got it. So the GV-800-8 does 120fps at CIF - 15FPS/cam, and 60FPS at D1 - 7.5FPS/cam. Will the GV allow me to for example have 2 channels in D1, and the rest in CIF? How then will it allocate FPS?

Do I have any options for text overlay if I have a USB receipt printer? If my receipt printer is actually USB, can I plug the V3E directly into a serial port on the POS machine without using a printer on this port at all? As long as the POS software ouputs receipt text to both the USB printer (where the actual receipt will be printed) and the serial port (connected to the V3E), I should be good to go, right?

Ah ok.. what is this talk about a "dongle" or "hub" that allows you to support more than one POS device. Is this a separate product?

Which dongle are you talking about? I'm in the same boat.

Hi, Silly question.. do I need a V3E per POS device in my store? The V3E's manual says it supports up to 16 POS devices, but doesn't the V3E need to be directly connected to each POS system? Josh

Has anyone implemented a text inserter using a standard Dell/HP PC based register with a RS-232 port? Any tips on the configuration?

When you say WDR, do you mean a cam like the Panny 484 or does CNB have a camera that is WDR? Do you have any other suggestions for this brand/model of camera? Good idea on the cooler cam, I hadn't thought of that! Also, do you have any DVR's in mind? Thanks!

Ok, sounds great. Thanks for the help! Now I just need to figure out what type of cable to use. I do not think I am going to run CAT5/6 for this install. Is there any special cable needed to use the motion sensing feature of the cameras and DVRs? Sorry for all of the questions.. but, just trying to learn Thanks, again!

Ok, so it looks like there are two models: VBM-24VF - Day/Night ICR VBM-24VD The 24VF should be used in situations where there is both day and night. What is ICR?. I should use the 24VD in situations where there is always light -- something like monitoring the till's in a store maybe? I also need an outdoor dome that will be used to monitor a drive-thru. Do you have any suggestions for this? Thanks!

Hi Soundy, What is your preferred vendor for these cameras? I took a look at this thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20048&start=15 So, are you saying that I don't need IR domes even for night-time indoor images (no lights will be on)? Are these domes Vari-focal? Thanks, Josh