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Except they sell cctv equipment now so cant link to them Also need a US credit card and US address to buy from them (in our case) I noticed that last night. They really don't have anything worth a crap, except some cheap enclosures, but who doesn't. Rory, if you had those, would it still be worth it for you to buy from them even after paying shipping and all of the other fees?

Just purchase the same board you were using from here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128421 The Egg is a great place to buy all of your PC componets from. Actually the ONLY place!!!!

If I were you, I would switch to a different PTZ brand/model to avoid getting a unit that might crap out on you shortly after it is installed or even worse after the warranty expires!

I have been using the Dipmap service for ever, and still am.

last post was almost a year ago.

I can control the zoom and OSD using the supplied software and DB9 cable, but when I try and use the GV-NET card to control zoom thru Geo's software it will just zoom in or out all of the way depending on the orientation of the wires to the RS-485 connector. Here is the camera that I am using.

It is using a I/O box also though. This article describes how to attach the remote connector of a Mintron 64G2DH camera to a GV-I/O box and configure the GV-MultiCam System to control the cameras zoom in/out functions. Procedure: Connecting the devices: 1. Connect the RS-232 port on the GV-NET card to the DVRs COM port using the supplied cable (RJ11 to DB9). 2. Connect the RS-485 port on the GV-NET card to the RS-485 port on the GVI/ O box. *Note: Make sure to connect positive to positive and negative to negative. Sentry recommends using Cat5 network cable for RS-485 connections. 3. Included with the camera is a connector that lets you fabricate a custom cable by soldering it to the contacts that will be used. The cameras remote connector uses pin 11 for ‘Zoom Out’ and pin 12 for ‘Zoom In’. 4. Now we can connect the camera to the GV-I/O. In this example we will use outputs DO7-2 and DO8-2 on the GV-I/O box. Connect pin 11 from the camera to DO7-2 on the GV-I/O box, and pin 12 to DO8-2. 5. Once all the connections have been made, power up the camera and GV-I/O box. Verify that the power LEDs on both devices are lit and that you are receiving a video signal on the DVR. Configuring GV-MultiCam System software: 6. Open the ‘System Configure’ window in the GV-MultiCam System and switch to the ‘I/O Device’ tab. In the upper left area of the window, next to ‘Device:’, select ‘GVIO’ from the drop-down box and click ‘Add’. You will see a new entry in the list (Module: 1, Device: GVIO, Port: COM1, Address: 1). 7. Select module 1 from the list and you will notice the settings to the right become available. In the lower right area of the window place a checkmark next to ‘For PTZ’. 8. Switch to the ‘General Settings’ tab and place a checkmark next to ‘PTZ Device Setup’ in the top right area of the window. In the drop-down box below it, make sure ‘PTZ in I/O’ is selected. Click ‘OK’ to confirm the changes and close the ‘System Configure’ window. 9. You’ll notice that two new buttons are available on the right side of the screen. The ‘PTZ’ button will display the camera controls on the left side of the screen. You can now use the ‘DO 7-2’ & ‘DO 8-2’ buttons to zoom in and zoom out with the 64G2HN

II Tried the Pelco Dome according to this guide http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Geovision-PTZ-Setup-s/153.htm but that doesn't mean it works for my camera. I also found a guide that deals specifically with the Minitron camera. If you have not already done so, boot your Geovision computer and open the Geovision system. To configure your PTZ camera to be controlled by Geovision follow these steps. 1. Click on the configure button on your Geovision system (seen below) and select System Configure. Geovision Configure 2. Under the General Settings tab, there is a PTZ Control section. 1) Check the PTZ device setup checkbox, 2) Select Pelco Dome, 3) Click on the connect button as seen below. Enable PTZ 3. When you click on the connect button, the below window opens to configure the PTZ camera protocol and baud rate. Set the Com port to COM1, Baud Rate to 9600, PT Speed to 1, select Protocol - P, and check the Activate check box as seen below. Then click OK. Geovision PTZ Protocol When you click OK, you may see the following baud rate warning on the screen. You can ignore this message and click OK. Baud Conflict Warning 4. On the main Geovision system screen, you should now see a button to gain control of your PTZ camera(s). Click on the button as seen below. Geovision PTZ Control Enable 5. This will open the PTZ controls on your Geovision system. Select the address of your PTZ camera that you earlier setup on your camera from the dropdown box. Geovision PTZ Controls You should now be able to control your PTZ camera using Geovision. bookmark this page for future reference

Come on no one has ever used a Geo in this manner before?

And here is the GV-NET card. I measured the voltage coming out of the contacts and is is 4.7 if I remember correctly. Is it even possible to control this camera's zoom using just the NET card or is something else required? Thanks in advance for any help.

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I had a similar problem, and it turned out to be the same issue Rory had. It was a bad cable to the monitor/ (damaged) Actually it happened one other time, where the northbridge fan pulled out the horseshoe pin that secures the fan to the board, causing the fan to fall off. I hate boards that use that method instead of the actual holes!

You do realize that the last post is from Fri Mar 30, 2007?

You know that Microsoft owns Skype now for the low low price of $8.5bn!!!

I'm using a couple of 600s, and a 650.

Just do a speed test at DSLreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest

I have used these before with good results. http://www.etsnm.com/pdfs/sm5.pdf Single zone audio surveillance system designed to connect directly to an audio recorder, video recorder, CCTV monitor (with a built in speaker), remote monitoring equipment, etc. Kit Includes • SM1 Pre-amplified microphone. • SM2 Interface adapter. • Mounting screws (SM1) • 1 each AC adapter. • 1 each foot 3.5 mm or RCA Patch cable (please specify your preference in the customer notes) • Installation Instructions • Warning label. Options * SM1S surface mount adapter for SM1. * White (standard) or ivory face plate. * SPECIFY: RCA output connectors OR 3.5mm when ordering. Wiring Requirements • Stranded 22-gauge, 2-conductor shielded cable. Distances up to 1500 Feet. SM1 Microphone Specifications • Omni-directional Electret element. 25’ range in all directions. • Frequency response: 200 - 16 Khz. • Low noise MOSFET pre-amplifier. • Line level, unbalanced output. • Adjustable gain. • Treble boost circuit. Selectable on/off. Enhances clarity of time lapse recordings. • Limiter circuit. Selectable on/off. • Three position Euro-style connector makes cable termination fast and clean. • Flush or surface mountable. Can be mounted on a single gang electrical box. • Power: 12 VDC @ 10mA • See SM1 microphone for more information. SM2 Interface Adapter Specifications • Standard RCA jack for connection to tape recorders, etc. • Easy cable run termination. • LED power indicator. • Power:12 VDC @ 10mA • Reverse polarity protected and fused. • Dimensions W 1.75 x L 2.75 x H 1.25 Caution It may be against the law to install this equipment in certain environments. It is the responsibility of the installation company and end user to comply with state and federal laws. If you are unfamiliar with these laws, consult a qualified attorney. Warranty 1 year parts and labor. 40% Details

That's a big ass van. I never would of thought you could get that many bikes in there so easily.

I can get them for a little less than $200.00. The 480 is supposedly a new item. I am not to thrilled about the 1/4" sensor or the 480 TVL. I have a customer (cheap) that this might work for a specific application.

Come on guys, no one have an opinion on these? I can have them send me a sample, but I don't to if they are not worth it.

You can't buy Win XP anymore. You have to use Vista Pro, or Win 7 Pro and the downgrade to XP option. Pain in the ASS!!!!!

Intel hit with chipset design flaw in Sandy Bridge rollout It might pay to look at this article: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/intel-hit-with-chipset-design-flaw-in-sandy-bridge-rollout/44257

Just wondering if you had any info on the card?