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How did you guys in the Bahamas fare, CAT3 when it went through there.

Check out Ditek surge protection on the video leads, DVR's can be susceptible to surges coming from outside cameras that are affected by lightning.

How is the video at the DVR, also at the splice points. I would use CAT5 and active baluns, I believe the distance for proper signal on RG59U is 750 feet

You could use a punch down block and run a multi conductor back to the head end

Are you using BNC to RCA, if so maybe the inner pin of the BNC works with this but is not connecting at the DVR end. Try changing the BNC out

Seeing as though its your garden I would run direct burial coax at a fairly shallow depth along the easement to the required spot, easiest and quickest option.

You could do it through Home Automation software/hardware i.e. loop through a Crestron video switch and program Crestron remote, expensive though

Are you sure they split off the CAT5 or did they run a separate cable for power to another location. Doesn't really make much sense to split off the CAT5 behind the wall.

Been using a cheap DVD player with RCA input, works good

The DVR should have a software option or dip switch to change its state from terminated to unterminated or vice versa.

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Check the termination on the DVR settings

A combination of the snake and rods should work, happy fishing! Is the property one storey or two, are there floor boards or basement. You may have another route using closets etc. if some areas are too difficult to get to via the attic.

The solution may include other security devices such as motion activated floods or a perimeter beam system (e.g. Optex). I personally have yet to come across an IP PTZ for reasonable cost that is effective in low light conditions, an alternative would be to use a box style IP camera with PT unit and zoom lens.

Obviously the resolution will be limited by the lowest denominator, VGA is 640x480.

For camera height, don't forget about serviceability. You don't want to be renting a lift every time you have a problem.

A lot will depend on the output from the DVR's, S-Video, VGA, RCA etc.

You could have DVR's out in the field and networked together via fiber, wouldn't save that much though

Whats the application?

Obvious question, but will the customer spring for more bandwidth. Also are the branch offices also using the network for uploading to corporate, you may not have the 256k at certain times if so.

Are you sure your not looking for a broadcast solution, what is the system going to be used for?

Have done installs many times with multi pair cables where you run the multi pair cable from the head end to a central location in a particular area and then star out to individual cameras. You pick up the power from the central location and use a punch down block to star out. Means running minimal cable back to the head end.

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I would do some research and see what other ports are using and are happy with, call their security director. I know of two ports, one uses Axis with Nice Vison NVR's and the other just bought a bunch of stainless steel 'metal mickey' Bosch cameras. Also I agree, there is such liability etc. with a project like this you should get an expert involved (Consultant or Integrator) to design the system and put the bid specs together, it will be well worth it in the long run.

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