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I found this adapter: 2.1mm Male CCTV Barrel power connector w/terminal block http://platinum-cctv.com/Male_CCTV_Power_Connector.asp

Need help in choosing a CCTV for a small 3-story hotel (70 rooms). I will need about 8 interior cameras and about 4 exterior cameras. Looks like "dome" cameras is where I would need to look, correct? Looking for a reliable system but not too expensive. Read good stuff about "CNB"? I will be doing the install myself. The floors have drop ceilings so wiring should not be too hard to do. Looking for DVR with internet access so it can be viewed off property. Any input would be appreciated...

Any recommendations for the CNB dealer here in the USA?

I FINALLY got the green light to go ahead with this install. Need to go over a few things before I make the final purchase: CCTV Dome Cameras, which would work better for long & narrow hallways (120 feet long)? A -CNB DBM-24VF COLOR DOME CAMERA WITH 600 TVL AND A 2.8-10.5mm VARIFOCAL LENS B - CNB DFL-20S CNB Camera DFL-20S Monalisa Indoor Security Camera Dome (85mm) - 600TVL 3-Axis, 3.8mm Fixed Lens, 0.05LUX - C- CNB DBM-20VDL-W MonaLisa Ultra High Resolution Dome Camera, 600TVL, 3.8~9.5mm, White CCTV Exterior Mounted Cameras, which would work better for a somewhat dark parking lot, over 100 feet of viewing coverage? ( these cameras will be getting hit by intense Southwest Sun) A - CNB VCM-24VF MONALISA OUTDOOR DOME (100 MM) - 600 TVL, 2.8~10.5 MM VARI-FOCAL LENS, TRUE DAY & NIGHT (ICR) - B - CNB LDM-20S MONALISA OUTDOOR IR DOME (100mm) 600TVL 3-AXIS, 3.8MM FIXED LENS, 0.00LUX(LED IR On) 25 LEDs, UPTO 45FT, DC12V –

I just need 1 maybe 2 Wi-Fi cameras for home use. Which one would be the least expensive but still provide decent quality that will allow internet access to view the camera from a remote location. Costco sells one for $170, it's called "Astak" but it gets bad reviews on Amazon. Any suggestions???

I would be using it just to watch a pet while I am out of the home. So you recommend the Foscam FI8918W ?

The EV167p-VPS is the cleanest & fastest hook-up for me, a novice. It's basically plug & play. The CNB LDM-20S is an outdoor IR camera. Per the site: "The LDM-20S is a CNB Monalisa IR dome camera that is specially designed to be used for outdoor surveillance and security. The LDM-20S features 600TV lines of high resolution, a 1/3� IT CCD image sensor, 3.8mm built in fixed lens, plus intelligent IR technology. This outdoor dome camera also comes with DNR, TDN, SBLC, AGC, AWB, OSD and Flickerless, as well as an inbuilt IR LED with a maximum sensitivity ratio of 0.00lux. The LDM-20S is a dual flush/surface mount type which comes with a 92m dome size and 3 axis movement; it also comes complete with motion detection, mirror function, privacy zone and an RS-485 interface. It is easy to use, install and setup for optimal outdoor surveillance and security."

OK, here is the final list of what I am going to order. Any last minute advice or input would be appreciated. I will probably order up the stuff next week: Main Hotel Areas: CNB DBM-24VF (3 total) Hotel Hallways: CNB DFL-20S CNB (6 total) Exterior Cameras: CNB LDM-20S OUTDOOR IR DOME (3 total) Qvis Apollo HD PRO-LITE 16 Channel Security DVR D1 Resolution 2 TB Hard Drive EV16P-VPS – 16 Channel passive balun receiver & power supply hub Video Balun EV01P-VP-T: Cat 5e connection (12 total) ASUS VE228H 21.5-Inch Wide (16:9) 5ms Response Time LED Monitor

Can you hook up TWO monitors to the Qvis Pro-Lite? One through the HDMI and the other monitor through the VGA port?

I will be pulling the cable through a lot of florescent light areas and ceiling area A/C systems. For 100 feet of Cat5e with RJ45 plugs on each end, they charge $22.

In regards to the Cat5e cables. I found these: Shielded Cat5E 350MHz Molded Patch Cable Certification: TIA/EIA T568B (AT&T 258A) Wired STP Shielded Twist Pair CM Type PVC Jacket 26AWG 4pair Stranded Copper Wire 50 Micron Gold Plated RJ45 Plug Will these work good for the video & power pull? Is it a good idea to get "shielded" cables? PS - I am down to the final list and will post my final ordering list in a day or two of what I am getting to do this hotel install. THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYONE'S HELP! You guys have been a huge help!

You recommended the VCM-24VF for outdoor use, does it have IR? From the specs I can't find IR as a listed option.

Do you think getting the CNB DBM-20VDL-W , which has a vari-focal lens is worth the extra $40 per camera or is vari-focal not needed in the hallways? Will the Qvis HD Pro-Lite DVR work well with the CNB cameras?

Yes, that was correct. I will get one of these for each camera outputs: Do you recommend going with Cat5e or Cat6 for the power/video pull?

Have you ever used the CNB DBM-24VF? Do you think IR is needed for interior hallways of a hotel?

Besides doing full 30FPS D1 on every channel, the HD Pro is exactly like the HD Pro-Lite, correct? How vital is it to have the full 30FPS D1 on every channel? What does the Pro-lite do in regards to FPS? Also, can one remotely connect to the Pro-Lite DVR using an internet connection or does it require a website and special software?

I will be using CBN cameras, so I should be OK with 12V, correct? Do you think I should go with the less expensive one for me setup?

They sell to versions of the VPS. This is about $370: [edit by mod-store link removed] This VPS is about $170: [edit by mod-store link removed] Quite the difference in price. Would the less expensive one be OK? Do you see a difference in the quality?

OK, I think I got it figure out: At the camera I would use this: http://www.easterncctv.com/accessories/ev01p-vp-t.htm Then I would run the Cat5e down to the main office area where the DVR would be located, I would connect the Cat5e cable to this: http://www.easterncctv.com/accessories/ev16p-vps.htm Then I would run a short RG cable from the VPS to the DVR. This would give me video and power to the cameras, all while using Cat5e as the main wire pull. Am I correct? Do you recommend the CNB exterior domed camera for outdoor use? I found this one: CNB, VCM-24VFH, Monalisa Outdoor Dome (100mm) - 600TVL, 2.8~10.5MM Vari-Focal, True Day & Night (ICR)

Is IR needed in an interior hallway? The hallways are about medium brightness at night. What is a varifocal lens? The site I was looking at had them at an $70 difference. The one version was: CNB DBM-24VF COLOR DOME CAMERA WITH 600 TVL AND A 2.8-10.5mm VARIFOCAL LENS The other version was: CNB DFL-20S COLOR DOME CAMERA WITH 600 TVL The following one had a $35 price difference vs. DMB-24V: CNB, LBM-20S, Monalisa Indoor IR Dome (100mm) - 600TVL, 3-AXIS, 3.8MM Fixed Lens, 0.00LUX, 28 LEDs

The CNB LBM-20S are about 1/2 the price of the CNB DBM-20VD. They both seem like great cameras, why the double price for the DBM-20VD?

Can any flat panel monitor be used to view the surveillance cameras or do you have to buy the ones they sell with the CCTV kits? Does the DVR allow for remote internet access/viewing? Also can you take the DVR footage and burn it to a CD-ROM or Flash Drive?

Let me go over this to make sure I am getting this right. From the beginning at the DVR location, I have my DVR which has the RJ45 cables which I would run to each floor. At each floor I would use the "4 in 1" port which then adds PoE. I then run a Cat5e line from the "4 in 1" port to each camera on that floor. At each camera location I would use the adapter which converts the Cat5e PoE into a separate power and video connection. Is that right? I am confused why I would have to use, "http://www.easterncctv.com/accessories/ev04p.htm - along with a set of short Cat5e patch cords to connect to the DVR." Why would I have to use that if the RJ45 cable is going from the back of the DVR to the "4 in 1" port box on the floors?

If I understand this correctly, you would run cat5 from the baluns to each of the cameras, and then from the baluns to the DVR you would run coax? Does each floor require its own balun?

So does Cat5 give POOR video quality as mentioned previously here?