Al Drake
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... "set-it-and-forget-it" cam where it has maybe 64 gigs of storage and keeps rotating the storage. Maybe 5 or 10-minute clips, deleting the oldest clips when storage is low.Well *that* was kind of a naive question... at least in retrospect. Now I see that feature is SOP - as is ignition control.
Next question:
This seems like a ripe area for enthusiasts who want to go beyond off-the-shelf functionality. Does anybody know of a forum or NG dedicated to that?
Where I'm going is concocting some sort of DVR system using relatively low-cost USB webcams like my Logitech 9000 (http://tinyurl.com/cauxkb8 which gives impressively-clear images and has a built-in microphone).
Maybe build up an XP box on a Micro ATX mobo that's small enough to fit under the passenger's seat or in the glove box... then hang a few USB cams on it - served by something like Blue Iris....
Vehicle's ignition turns on, XP box boots up and cams are online within a minute or so.
I can imagine all sorts of issues with such an effort: power consumption, image processing power, and so-forth.
So, back to The Question... does anybody of a forum or NG that caters to people with such fantasies?
Try one of these
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So I guess you don't use the one you recommended then.i don't use or recommend wireless for video. period.
One wire? How about many wires in many directions.your original post said you wanted to run from the dvr to *two* tvs. two does not constitute "many".
My original post? Show me.
No way could I run a wire from the top floor(third) back loft to the ground floor front kitchen or even the basement and the separate garage.there's *always* a way.
Not if you don't own the dwelling.
I can give access to my neighbors who only have to purchase cheap receivers which I have several that work great.your original request said nothing about sharing with the neighbors - your wanted to run to *two* tvs in your own house.
I think you are simply confused.
I was successful in the past using cheap 2.4 GHz but it caused gross interference with Wi-Fi all up and down the street.i wouldn't really call that a success... "o hai neighbor, sorry about f***ing up your wifi, but look, you can view my cameras now!"
Chill out my friend.
I have worked with my neighbors to make sure there is no interference and have a collection of 2.4GHz devices sitting on a shelf to prove it. There is no interference using 5.8 GHz.
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that's a lotta money to waste just to avoid pulling a wire.One wire? How about many wires in many directions. No way could I run a wire from the top floor(third) back loft to the ground floor front kitchen or even the basement and the separate garage. I can give access to my neighbors who only have to purchase cheap receivers which I have several that work great. I was successful in the past using cheap 2.4 GHz but it caused gross interference with Wi-Fi all up and down the street.
So I guess you don't use the one you recommended then.
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you will require something like this:http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=8534
Not cheap though, and I am not aware of any USB solution.
Do you have one of those?
I purchased one of these:
http://www.security-cameras-cctv.com/security-cameras/5.8GHz-Wireless-Transmitter-Kit.html
and added one of these:
http://www.rflinkusa.com/products_APW1000.html
I haven't checked the distance yet.
Al.
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A stick or a rock can knock a bullet out of position without needing to be in view of the camera or even close to the camera.But you gotta be one mofo of a shot.
What's a "mofo"?
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would prefer dome cameras to be mounted to the roof (without screwing or drilling) as i want the vehicle to remain untouched once i remove them. Its a ford transit i have with three row system front 2 passengers with driver middle 3 passengers and rear 3 passengers. so i was thinking about one camera looking at the front 2 passenger seats one looking at the middle set and one for the rear with a 7 inch tft screen on the dash with split screen viewing so i am able to view all cameras at once. One thing i am worried about is power usage so with that i dont want a high power consumption set.Have you thought about mirrors along with the camera(s)? This arrangement might be less cumbersome and noticeable.
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that's amazing - you can tell from those pictures that that pc "isn't up to the job"??Looks like he has a blurry camera to me.
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Hello allNot sure if anyone can help but, I'm trying to identify a DVR so I can check if there are any firmware updates or any newer software, as what I have seems a little buggy.
The information I have is..
* The device vendor when doing a network scan is Kingwave Technology
* The PC software is called ViewCMS
* The mobile application is called MobileEye
Here are a few pictures of the device and the menus
Thanks in advance!
I found that the best way to ID a DVR is to take the cover off and take numbers from the board. I was surprised to find numbers that matched up to a manufaturer different from the name which I purchased it as. I have been adding hard drives and then decided to keep a log of what I was adding and make a list of all the numbers I found inside. I googled my Q-See 518 and got some helpful reports that led me to the LTS manufacturer site.
Al.
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Hello, im a newbie to CCTV systemsi have a design that has 3 DVR's and only 1 monitor system and i dont knw how to conect them to each other so that i only have 1 monitor for the 48 camera and how can i control the cameras
From Google:
If it's analog DVRs you can use a matrix system, the matrix for example has 64 video inputs and 2 monitor outputs. The matrix enable you to take multiple video streams and manipulate the video output ranging from 1 to 100 monitors.
Read more: How can we connect multiple CCTV DVRs to Single monitor and at a time we can see more then one DVR Cameras on the screen? - I have multiple DVRS which are used to store and display CCTV images/Videos I want to connect them to single monitor and can be able to see multiple images at one shot :: Ask Me Fast at http://www.askmefast.com/How_can_we_connect_multiple_CCTV_DVRs_to_Single_monitor_and_at_a_time_we_can_see_more_then_one_DVR_Cameras_on_the_screen-qna949967.html#q1741855
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Hi sorry to bother you guys and girls but i am looking for a little help. Having switched from a small vehicle which i used a windscreen mounted cam for monitoring to a minibus which the old cam doesnt cover the vehicle much. I am looking to build a cheap (as on a small budget) 2-3 camera system, with a screen for me to real time monitor as i carry students alot and you need eyes in the back of your head at times. Having looked on ebay i have found several 7 inch tft screens which would suffice for the monitor. i have also thought about possibly using a notebook computer to record. the system could use a computer HDD as i have a few lying around that i could put into the systemwould really appreciate any help given.
This sounds very interesting and something I have given some thought about in the recent past. I have considered installing a dash cam with maybe multiple cameras. I have a netbook and a floor mount with backup cameras ready to use. There are some usb dvr devices and probably many ways to set up a working system but I have to wonder about the easy of removing everything so nothing gets removed for me or in such a case where I want to take everything out at night or even when I leave the vehicle momentarily. Adding students might complicate things a bit so much thought would have to be taken about security. I would think a netbook would be a bit easier than a laptop. I added an SSD for speed so now many other questions would come to mind about a rather complicated endeavor. Exactly what does a "small" budget mean to you would be my first consideration and how and where would you mount cameras and what kind would you plan to use?
Makes for an interesting post.
Al.
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This was my first DVR and after reading a few good things I now find that I am not as happy as I was at the time I bought this rather expensive device. Does Q-See even make a DVR or are they all refurbished, used or otherwise low grade products? This "QT518T" in reality a LST with a bad reputation if anyone can believe this article:8 Channel Enterprise Full D1+ DVR LTD2508FD Description
"This product was reviewed and rejected by our Quality Assurance Team
Why was this product rejected by the Security Camera Warehouse Quality Control Team?
We rejected this product or manufacturer for at least one of these reasons:
Poor build quality standards, evidenced by a high rate of Dead-On-Arrival (DOA) components
Infrared has a propensity to overheat, creating a potentially dangerous situation
Camera or DVR has a poorer image quality than described
Manufacturer does not stand behind their products, evidenced by a lack of or lackluster warranty"
It's no wonder I had such a hard time getting this thing online. Not to mention the poor quality cameras.
Sad Al.
You sure have a lot to look over. I need some better cameras so I will see what you have that I like.
Thanks.
Al.
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i have a nv5000 card what i want to do is add a computer monitor to watch the cameras and use the computer screen for he pc only.Is it possible if so how do i connect it up.
I am not familiar with this card in particular but a few years ago when I used DVR cards in home brew systems I had multi monitors and used the old WinXP box as a PC and DVR system and never had a problem although I was advised not to. I had an ATI card that supported dual monitors and even tried a dual monitor PCI card. The DVR card always started up in the main monitor so I kept that running 24/7 and used the PC on a secondary to maintain the system without shutting down. I tinkered a lot and used the system for email and most everything else. I am not a gamer so I can't say anything I did was intensive. I still have two old systems stashed away that I never use and have gone the route of the DVR box.
I say it can't hurt to give it a try. But I never had a problem with taking things apart and reconfiguring every system I ever had.
Good luck and I 'm sure others will chime in with their expertise.
Al.
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This was my first DVR and after reading a few good things I now find that I am not as happy as I was at the time I bought this rather expensive device. Does Q-See even make a DVR or are they all refurbished, used or otherwise low grade products? This "QT518T" in reality a LST with a bad reputation if anyone can believe this article:
8 Channel Enterprise Full D1+ DVR LTD2508FD Description
"This product was reviewed and rejected by our Quality Assurance Team
Why was this product rejected by the Security Camera Warehouse Quality Control Team?
We rejected this product or manufacturer for at least one of these reasons:
Poor build quality standards, evidenced by a high rate of Dead-On-Arrival (DOA) components
Infrared has a propensity to overheat, creating a potentially dangerous situation
Camera or DVR has a poorer image quality than described
Manufacturer does not stand behind their products, evidenced by a lack of or lackluster warranty"
It's no wonder I had such a hard time getting this thing online. Not to mention the poor quality cameras.
Sad Al.
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Weird that qsee isn't in the list of choices in the dvr. That alone would make me call or chat online with support. And while you're at it, ask if there's a firmware update for your dvr. Confirm with them that this dvr should or should not have qsee.com as a choice in the list. But if all else fails, you can start by choosing dyndns in both the dvr and the router. Dyndns, when I checked last, can be free if you do a trial version of a pro account and then cancel before the free time period runs out. They let you keep your one name you setup and it remains free. From what I can remember doing this, set the dvr to DHCP so it assigns an IP address to it. Then set the dvr to static so it holds that address. Then enable DDNS in the dvr. If you must because qsee isn't in there, choose dyndns. Put all the account info for your dyndns account in the dvr. In your router, make sure the ports are forwarded correctly and that it is indeed using your dyndns account and info. Then in IE, use your dyndns address to hit the dvr. If it's not, try two things- in the dvr set a different port than 80, such as 89. Some IP's won't let you use 80 and will block it. And/or, check your modem and see if it's a combo modem router. If it's a combo, you'll need to bridge that- a process I can't help you with. All of this is very particular to your equipment, so it's hard to just suggest something. If you know anyone who is a gamer or xbox wiz, they can probably help you with port forwarding. Anyone in your life that is good with home networking- have them set it up for you.It was pointed out to me that this DVR is an LTS so I am in the process of making some changes. So far everything is going well if I can figure out how to get through from my work network. I think they are blocking this activity somehow. I'm going have to educate them I think.
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Hi Al,There should be a launch date under information, near the firmware info. 3.2.0 is actually 2012.
I think its just some inaccuracies in your registration...maybe I ask if you are sure you registered your DDNS at the right page?
myq-see.com is the DDNS webpage
q-see.com is their products page.
You have to make register an account on myq-see.com, similar to registration for this forum.
here is an example of what it should look like in "other settings"
DDNS : enable (or check the box)
ddns type : mintdns
ddns server: myq-see.com
username: xxxx@gmail.com (email you used to register an account at myq-see.com)
password: xxxxx (password you used to make the acct on myq-see.com)
Host Domain: xxxxxxx.myq-see.com (host domain that you requested on myq-see.com)
ddns update: can be left to default
Good luck!
The launch date is indeed 2012-06-26 18:19:41. I am sure I have registered correctly.
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Hi Al,Are you able to remote view without using DDNS? Like if you punch in your external IP in Internet explorer on a remote computer, do you see your DVR? You can find the external IP when you log into canyouseeme.org.
I think Q-See sold you a wrong DVR if even their own q-see ddns server doesn't show up under the drop down menu, I would contact them and get another one. Does the drop down menu include a option called 'mintddns'? if it does, then you can select that, and just put in myq-see.com as the ddns server.
You don't have to set up DDNS in your router, just the DVR and the web site where qsee tells you to register an account, and use that registeration info in your DVR. For example:
email address used to make account on Q-SEE's ddns webpage = user name you put in the DDNS setting of DVR
password used to make account on Q-see = password you put in the ddns setting of DVR
host domain you requested = host domain you put in ddns setting of dvr.
Click the test button after everything is filled out, should pop up 'testing success' if everything is ok. then click apply.
First of all you should make sure you have done port forwarding correctly, include testing out the external IP in the q-see app using your cell phone's network (and not internal wifi).
DMZ is not needed.
If you have multiple routers, you have to either bridge mode one or port forward on both.
Let me know if you need help, I'm familiar with the DVRs that Qsee sources but from branded by another company.
I won't have access to a remote computer until I get to work tomorrow. I will give it a try. All my systems are on my network and that access is fine. I do see my external IP addy from canyouseeme.org and others. I just got a return email from Q-See support who asked me where I got the DVR and the Firmware. I got it from Amazon but I didn't check to see where it really came from. The FW seems rather old so I will wait to see what support comes up with. Ver. 3.2.0.P-12.0.6.F-00 looks like it might be from early 2000 if I decipher it right.
I do see mintdns. I selected it but got a response of "register account fail!" so I will jhave to lok into what I might have to do to correct this. I used the Q-See settings like you suggested but the test shows failure as mentioned above.
I don't have a cell phone(I'm really a very old timer).
I don't have multiply routers other than my Vonage device but I never access that and I don't think it is active on my local network.
I will now go to Amazon and see if I can find out where it really came from. I have had it for some time so I might have a problem if I try to get any satisfaction from them.
Thanks for the suggestions. I will keep trying.
regards.
Al.
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Weird that qsee isn't in the list of choices in the dvr. That alone would make me call or chat online with support. And while you're at it, ask if there's a firmware update for your dvr. Confirm with them that this dvr should or should not have qsee.com as a choice in the list. But if all else fails, you can start by choosing dyndns in both the dvr and the router. Dyndns, when I checked last, can be free if you do a trial version of a pro account and then cancel before the free time period runs out. They let you keep your one name you setup and it remains free. From what I can remember doing this, set the dvr to DHCP so it assigns an IP address to it. Then set the dvr to static so it holds that address. Then enable DDNS in the dvr. If you must because qsee isn't in there, choose dyndns. Put all the account info for your dyndns account in the dvr. In your router, make sure the ports are forwarded correctly and that it is indeed using your dyndns account and info. Then in IE, use your dyndns address to hit the dvr. If it's not, try two things- in the dvr set a different port than 80, such as 89. Some IP's won't let you use 80 and will block it. And/or, check your modem and see if it's a combo modem router. If it's a combo, you'll need to bridge that- a process I can't help you with. All of this is very particular to your equipment, so it's hard to just suggest something. If you know anyone who is a gamer or xbox wiz, they can probably help you with port forwarding. Anyone in your life that is good with home networking- have them set it up for you.I downloaded cports and it indicates DDNS.exe is running. 2 instances. One remote port 49158 with a lot of other stuff I don't understand. It shows http://www.dyndnsservices.com Enterprise DDNS client. One instance listening and one established. This is after I rebooted but at one point I noticed 4 instances but I think that might have been due to be running it again from the desktop.
I am using a Linksys router and a Zoom modem so I know there is no combo device. Maybe the problem is IE so I could try Firefox as I have it installed but not my default. I emailed q-see and will wait for a reply. I type to slow for any other communication.
Maybe I'll do like you suggest and use Dyndns and the trial version. Thanks for that. According to canyouseeme.org port 80 is not blocked but I could try another to be safe.
Thanks for the suggestions. Even if I have to wait for as long as it takes I don't mind. I am so busy at work I only have Sundays to sit back and try stuff.
Thanks again.
Al
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I know sometimes you can have the ports "open" in the modem itself, and not in the "router". So I would be shure to go into the pgmg of both devices and double check port forwarding and and filtering. In the recorder sometimes you have to toggle DDNS off to go back and set Dynamic and vice-versa. Did you let the DDNS/ DVRNS pick your site name or did you create it?One more thing. I see in the router that DDNS is set to disable and the only choice I have to change this is to make a selection in the drop down menu which are only DynDNS.org and TZO.com. It seems to me that this must be the problem and would be resolved if there was a selection for Q-See.com in that window.
Also:
Enterprise Client v3.0 shows the service is running.
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I know sometimes you can have the ports "open" in the modem itself, and not in the "router". So I would be shure to go into the pgmg of both devices and double check port forwarding and and filtering. In the recorder sometimes you have to toggle DDNS off to go back and set Dynamic and vice-versa. Did you let the DDNS/ DVRNS pick your site name or did you create it?I checked to see that the ports were open in the router but it is unclear what I must do and check the modem. I saw no mention what-so-ever of this being an issue. What is the process to set Dynamic? If you mean that I uncheck this box then I have done this many times back and forth. I rebooted each time I made a change just to be sure the settings took effect. The only thing I see that is different from what I see in the manual is there is no indication of Q-See.com showing as the DDNS server. I selected the site mane myself as I didn't see any way to have it chosen for me. I was tempted to pay for DYNDNS and would do so if I thought it would work. I need to know more about filtering as this might be the problem. What do I need to check that is not clear in the manual? Could it be a firewall issue configured in my router like the 4 I see enabled?
Block Anonymous internet Requests
Filter Multicast
Filter Internet NAT Redirection
Filter IDENT(port 113)
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I use http://www.ping.eu when checking ports from the outside, it's similar to canuseeme but more comprhensive in my opinion. As far as the DDNS goes, try it once with a dynamic IP, then power cycle, and see if it registers and gets out of the building. If so, then you have an issue in your IP structure. Don't leave it dynamic if you can help it though. Also, can Q-see tech. support hit the recorder?I haven't contacted Q-See yet but my guess is that if their service is not showing then there will be no connectivity. I will give them a try.
I was unable to set to Dynamic IP unless I am doing that wrong too. I can't get out of the "Other settings" menu if the settings are not correct so I have to cancel. I have tried power cycle several times but no help.
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I have been reading this forum for some time now and appreciate all the help everyone with knowledge is giving everyone like myself. Maybe I am a bit slow but I just can't figure out what I am missing here. I have a Q-See QT518-1 DVR and have all the cameras connected and can view everything fine over the network but that is far as I can get. I have gone to Q-See.com and have my domain name. I have done port forwarding on my Linksys router using 80 and 6036. I am at the DVR menu now at "other Settings" and everything looks fine except the DDNS Type will not show MyQ-See.com. It shows ns1.dvrlists.com and other stuff in the drop down menu. I can't seem to understand what I must do to get this right. I have DDNS checked. I enabled DMZ and set my DVR IP. I went to Canyouseeme.org and ports 80 and 6036 are open. This is as far as I can get so the question remains is what have I missed?
Thanks for anyone that can offer me some help.
Al
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Hi, I've done installs quite a few actually but I've only used cat5 cable and baluns,When would you use actual RG59 cable? And what's the RG59 distance limit?
Cheers
For starters I found this:
http://www.arrg.us/pages/Loss-Calc.htm
Al.
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Hello, know any video analysis software for fire detection? -
Hey guys. I am completely new to the whole surveillance thing. My question requires a little background.My wife and I have been married almost 2 years. We have 2 kids. We also are on the verge of divorce. We fight nonstop; brutal destructive fights. They are tearing us apart. Even though we rarely, if ever, fight about anything that makes any difference (fighting over what's for dinner, where someone's shoes got left, who did the last load of laundry, who's turn it is to change diapers, etc.).
We both want to make it work, and both fully believe the other person is 100% responsible for the fights. I suggested recording everything, so that we could then show it to our counselor, and look at it ourselves. Give us a way to measure and analyze, and also a path to fixing it. If we both fully believe the other is to blame, we will never get anywhere. But if the recordings made counselor after counselor say "well, it's clear that the husband is to blame," or "the wife is to blame", then we would have something to go on. Something to fix. Something to talk to our therapists about, etc.
So, what I need to know is... Is it possible to record everything? I mean, how bif do audio/video files get, if you leave them on "record everything, 24/7"? Can they be set to only record audio based on some trigger (volume of the noise in the room, for instance). Video based on motion detection is possible, I assume. But what could we do, to create a near-foolproof system to record all of our spats and fights, so that we could then, later, toss them on a DVD, take them to our counselor, and show her the video. Let her actually see what happens...
Does such a system exist? Is it feasible to want to record EVERYTHING? How much money are we talking? What system should I look at?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks CCTVFORUM!
It's called VOX.
Example:
http://www.freewarefiles.com/Vox-Actuated-Recorder_program_18904.html
for starters.
Nick
Taxi cctv system
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Maybe you could post some photos of what it looks like inside.
Thanks.
Al.