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I've had a Q-See DVR for the past nearly two years. Recently it started misbehaving. It would record stop recording and I'd have to reset it. I'm looking for a new DVR. I was looking at this (4CH) DVR-LT4120MHD from Security Camera King. I wanted to get some opinions! I was going to get the 8 channel but figured 4 is enough. I can do 4 off this unit and several IP cameras off my Synology NAS if I decided I wanted a few more cameras in the future. Looks like it is a Full D1? 4 Channel Ultimate Mini Series D1 Realtime Security DVR System Main Processor High performance Dual-core embedded microprocessor Operating System Embedded LINUX System Resources Pentaplex function: live, recording, playback, backup & remote access Control Mode Front panel, USB mouse, IR remote control, Keyboard, Network Video Input 4CH, BNC(1.0Vp-p, 75?) 8CH, BNC(1.0Vp-p, 75?) 16CH, BNC(1.0Vp-p, 75?) Standard NTSC(525Line, 60f/s), PAL(625Line, 50f/s) Output 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 TV, 1 Spot, BNC(1.0Vp-p, 75?) Audio Input 4CH, RCA(200-2800mV, 30KΩ) 8CH, RCA(200-2800mV, 30KΩ) 4CH, RCA(200-2800mV, 30KΩ) Output 1 channel, RCA(200-3000mV, 5KΩ) Bidirectional Talk 1 channel Input, RCA(200-2800mV, 30KΩ) Display Display Split 1/4 1/4/8/9 1/4/8/9/16 Spot Split 1/4 1/4/8/9 1/4/8/9/16 Resolution 1920�1080, 1280�1024, 1280�720, 1024�768 Tour Display Support Privacy Masking 4 self-defined four-sided zones for privacy masking for each camera OSD Camera title, time, video loss, camera lock, motion detection, recording Recording Video/Audio Compression H.264 / G.711 Image Resolution D1/4CIF(704�576/704�480) / HD1(352�576/352�480) / 2CIF(704�288/704�240) / CIF(352�288/352�240) / QCIF(176�144/176�120) Encoding Speed Main Stream: D1/HD1/2CIF/CIF(1~25/30fps) Extra Stream: CIF/QCIF(1~25/30fps) Bit Rate 32~4096Kb/s Recording Quality CBR, VBR(1~6 level, level 6 is the best) Recording Mode Manual, Schedule(Regular(Continuous), MD(Video detection: Motion detection, Camera blank, Video loss), Alarm), Stop Recording Priority Manual >Alarm >MD >Regular Recording Interval 1~120 min. (default: 60 min.), Pre-record: 1~30 sec., Post-record: 10~300 sec. Video Detection & Alarm Trigger Events Recording, PTZ movement, Tour, Alarm, Email, FTP, Spot, Buzzer & Screen tips Motion Detection Zones: 396(22�18), Sensitivity: 1~6 (level 6 is highest) Video Loss & Camera Blank Support Alarm Input 4 channel 8 channel 16 channel Relay Output 3 channel Playback & Backup Playback Channel 1/2/4/All Search Mode Time/Date, Alarm, MD & Exact search (accurate to second), Smart search Playback Functions Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast play, Slow play, Next file, Previous file, Next camera, Previous camera, Full screen, Repeat, Shuffle, Backup selection, Digital zoom(any size) Backup Mode Flash drive / USB HDD / USB CD&DVD-RW / Network download Network Ethernet RJ-45 port (10/100M/1000M) Network Functions HTTP, TCP/IP, UPNP, RTSP, UDP, SMTP, NTP, DHCP, DNS, IP Filter, PPPOE, DDNS, FTP, Alarm Server Remote Operation Monitor, PTZ control, Playback, System setting, File download, Log information Hard Disk Hard Disk 2 SATA ports, Up to 6TB Space Occupation Audio: 28.8MB/H, Video: 56~1800MB/H HDD Management Hard disk hibernation technology, HDD faulty alarm & Raid(Redundancy) Auxiliary Interface USB Interface 2 ports, 1 for mouse control, 1 for backup RS232 Keyboard, PC communication RS485 PTZ control Environmental Power Supply DC12V/3.3A Power Consumption 15W(without HDD) Working Environment -10 ~+55�C / 10~90%RH / 86~106kpa Dimension 1U, 375mm�285mm�45mm(W�D�H) Weight 2.35KG(without HDD)

Yeah, I saw that part of the description. Was hoping someone had this unit to chime in on the quality of it. It is a Dahua unit. I spoke with the company today to confirm it.

Well so far so good. It looks much better. Still has a tad bit of noise but livable for the moment (Could be the extension cord.) My stupid motion sensor flood light is on when I took the picture below, but even with the floodlight off it looked a lot better. I grabbed this capture through the internet viewing program. I'm thinking of getting a power distribution block for the power to centralize it all and make it more neat. speaking of my floodlight, anyone know of any good brands? the one I have stinks. Here is the internet capture with the floodlight off

Hi all. I just installed my new camera. Below you can see the night time screen captures and below that the daytime capture. The white bar going across the night capture in live mode moves up and down. Even with the flood light on it becomes a tad more clear and you can make out the car in the driveway, but the white bar still moves. Any ideas on what I am doing wrong? I have the camera hooked up with power over cat5 The camera is a Q-see QSDS1316D 16mm Camera

Ok I changed the power to direct into outlet for now and only have the video through the Cat5e. When it gets dark I am going to check it out.

Yes I understand. So maybe I can try running the power directly from the camera to an outlet to see if that fixes it. It is inside the garage so easy to get to then I can double up the power.

12v 1amp. I tested the Camera before I put it up and I could have sworn I could see the IR glowing. Will check again tonight. Maybe I will try that with the cat 5 just for power. Never thought of that. The next run over the garage will be about 5 feet longer and the front and back doors will be about half the length. Also I have the power plugged into a surge protector. I actually think it may be 2 surge protecter's. Could this cause any issues? What brand are the new Korea built ones you are using?

From what I understand the Monoprice camera also is made in Korea. I am debating on giving it a shot. Going to check the wiring on my Q-See when I get home, but if it was the wiring then wouldn't I have the problem during the day as well?

I am running video/power over the cat5e through video Baluns. Somewhere in the neighborhood of less then 50 feet of cat5e. I only bought one camera from them to test it out. I did buy a Q-See DVR as well 4channel. Put my own HD in it. I am going to check if it is run near some voltage wire or equipment, but I don't believe it is. What camera brands are recommended? My next camera for the driveway is a varifocal. The other cameras I am looking into buying are for the front and back door outside of house. I was looking at the monoprice cameras as well. Features: - Sony 1/3" super HAD high resolution color CCD - 600TVL high resolution - 2.8 ~ 11mm vari-focal DC auto iris F1.2 day & night lens (3.8 ~ 9.5mm F1.2 optional) - Built-in DNR, sens-up, d-zoom, OSD function - Auto switching IR LED control - Externally adjustable focal length & focus - Built-in service monitor & OSD control port - Cable management bracket - Waterproof housing (IP-66) - Power: AC24V/DC12V