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ok, so if i go with all hikvision equipment, theres no need to buy an utc controller then? thanks for the replies!

im looking at the DS-7208HGHI-SH dvr and the DS-2CE16C5T-IT1/3 cameras which have an osd menu. do i access the osd through the dvr itself, or is there a need to purchase an utc controller to change the camera settings? thanks!

will the SAV9D meet my current needs? i want to run 5 hikvision cameras with it, all with ir and hdtvi 720p. tnanks!

i went to the website and searched the authorized distributors websites and most dont even have any hikvision products listed!!

hey all, I have settled on buying a HDTVI dvr with 8 channels. I know hikvision seems to be the most recommended here, but I cant seem to find any stock from authorized distributors here in the states,even after searching hik's authorized site. are there any other brands/manufacturers that have good quality dvrs? I would need good support, mostly because the networking functions of cctv are what I suck at the most. So the qr scan options of the boxed diy kits is appealing. I dont necessarily NEED a boxed kit as I have pretty good coax and 2 hikvision analogs I want to keep, but Im open to the idea. I will probably use my existing cams to start, then add more hd cams as funds allow. No real budget yet, but I dont need super high end! Ive been googling till my eyes pop out, and just get more confused. Can anyone suggest a good dvr that's not grey market and not shipped from half way across the world? thanks!

ive seen a pretty good deal on one of their 8 channel hdtvi dvrs online, and the reviews say pretty good. has anyone have any experience with their stuff? i can only hope for anyones brutal honest opinions so i avoid buying junk! thanks!

is there anyone out there????

anyone?

im looking to upgrade my old analog system, and heard of tribrids. these would be perfect for me as i have two new hikvision analogs that i want to keep, and five old b/w cameras that i want to replace. i would like to move up to hd eventually. what are some nice tribrid dvrs that are dependable and relatively cost effective? no real budget as of yet. thanks!

thanks, i'll try this tonite after work.

do i just use one leg from two channels to make the connection? ie. use positive from channel 1 and negative from channel 2? thanks!

thanks jazzar, I don't have any way to measure voltage at the camera, but I will say the DC male end pigtails I got for the power supply did seem a bit thin. (no real specs on the gauge wire when purchased.) they seem like they may be 24 gauge. The DC line on my cables going to the cams are 18/2. Could it be the pigtails choking out power to the camera and not the power supply itself? The cables going to the cameras are 100' siamese. Thanks!

any ideas on a model number that will supply at least 1.5 amps per channel? my current one only can supply .55 amps.

anyone??

heres a snapshot of one of the cams in question.