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Sorry....rotate would be to switch camera views from one camera to another. Don't know if this monitor has a screen saver, but the PC will. If you have pan/tilt camera, you may notice lag as the camera moves horizontally....FYI Rapid

Thanks.....I'll look at it tomorrow Rapid

Purchased some Extreme EX46 dome cameras which will be mounted on the wall exterior of a two story building to view along the building. There will be multiple cameras spaced around the building to provide perimeter coverage and mounted at ladder height for maintenance purposes. The cameras can be secured to a single gang box or round ceiling box similiar to the one below. There's not much space in the fixture for splicing directly to the brick wall, so looking at mounting this box (1 1/2" deep) to wall and then attach dome housing to it. Cabling will come through the brick wall with splices in the mounting box. Anyone have any other suggestions for this type of application? Are there any smaller enclosures which may work? Thanks in advance.....Rapid

If you're connecting to a PC or DVR, by all means use the VGA input. Next would be the S-VHS input to achieve better quality than the composite. Generally, most LCD monitors are great with VGA, but supply a cheap composite input circuit. LCD's are great, however won't beat traditional CRT monitors. sf1964....If you're using fixed cameras, have them rotate as they will "burn" or "retain" an image. From experience, turning the monitor off or switching cameras will help. Cheers.....Rapid

Although this doesn't show the inside view, there's not much room for interconnections of power and video. Aestics is important and KISS however, depth of wall is approx. 10 inches, therefore all connections must be done in the fixture. I might have to use some new GEN coax which will give me more flexibility and wind around camera. Could use the knockout and 90 degree elbow into wall.

As Rory was implying (correct me) the coax can be used in the future to pass reverse PTZ data along with the video. For example, Panasonic, Pelco and American Dynamics are suppliers who can make use of the existing video coax to pass PTZ data. Thus the coax would be sufficient. I would recommend a 22 AWG or larger, shielded, twisted pair cable for RS-485/RS-422 communication in the future as an alternative. Cheers.....Rapid

If you're still thinking 18-2 ensure it has a drain wire (usually) and overall shield. Check for local regulations on FT rating. (FT4 or FT6) Don't forget to pull a pull string for future use. Rapid

I just e-mailed you a package. Let me know if this helps. Rapid

Again it depends how many cameras/PIR detectors you end up with. You can get a 16 channel multiplexer which has associated alarm inputs....ie if alarm input 5 is activated....call up camera 5. Multiplexers usually have a composite main monitor/multiscreen output...and a composite "call" monitor which can be used in this application. As an example of a traditional mux ... http://americandynamics.net/products/multiplexer_quad_MVQ_triplex.aspx Haven't used this model but have used other Robot muxes in the past. Cheers....Rapid

I agree with Cooperman, try readjusting the IR fixture away from the support. Bouncing IR light away from the subject (adjacent wall...ground) will lessen the chance of "ghosting" target. Camera is looking for even scene illumination. Perhaps relocating IR illuminator a few feet to either side of the camera will help. Would you happen to know what the IR range of the illuminator? 730 nm, 750nm? Cheers......Rapid

You're focused (no pun) on installing video and that's great, but the video is for "after the fact". Let's try and stop them before they get in! How are they breaking in? Back door, window? Do you have a basic alarm system in place already? Have you considered upgrading doors, windows? Rapid

I have this book and it is quite extensive. It's approx. $100 Cdn and has been my bible and resource. Although the book is a few years old, CCTV basics remain the same. Cctv Surveillance: Video Practices and Technology by Herman Kruegle (Author), Kruegle (Author) Enjoy.......Jamie

No response....too bad. I recently installed the Verint S1600 video servers and they are working well over ADSL 512K service. Aware of the Omnicast but it's too expensive for my taste. Jamie

Rather than re-invent the wheel, looking for commercially available annunciator which will visually and audibally annunciate motion alarms associated with a camera. Normally use 9inch monitors side by side, so looking for a 1RU module with two channels to mount below monitors. Suppose I could build one with piezo and LED but just inquiring. Jamie

Try installing silica packs in the domes....they work well. Cosmicar and other lense manufactures ship them with their lenses (save them). Throw a couple in rectangular houses. We throw them in the Extreme camera housings.