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Is it possible to delete / clean up entries under the default region? I've got duplicate cameras listed. thanks in advance.

Hi, I have a dahua NVR, and have upgraded my cameras to Amcrest 4K. I'm wondering what is the best software out there for controlling the NVR from a Windows 10 PC? Is there any advantage to Amcrest surveillance pro over Smart PSS? Is their something better? (I assume Blue Iris is only if I didn't have an NVR already) Yes, all of my cameras are now Amcrest 4K (bullets, or domes) thanks in advance.

Ok. thanks. So sticking with Smart PSS is the way to go?

Currently all my cameras are wired to POE switches and then the switches feed into another switch and then into NVR. I have no problem paying $70 for Blue Iris (never heard of it before until this week), but I thought that was for a PC based recorder, and not an NVR? I don't have a dedicated PC to run 27\7\365 to record video. So if Blue Iris works with my NVR and it adds value, that would be great. thanks.

I bought it about 1 year ago. It was a new model then. DHI-NVR5232-16P-4KS2E thanks.

I’ new to this. I’ve been trying to figure out how to get the DVR to only record when the camera picks up motion detection. However it seems to record constantly, which is not what I want. The manual leaves much to be desired in that it is like pulling up to someone in your car and asking where am I, and the person tells you, “you are in a car”. Accurate but not very helpful. The motion detection section of the manual makes it seem that its geared to an alarm event triggered by a motion detector and not be the camera, but I might not be reading it correctly. I’m only trying to get it to record when motion is detected by the camera, if this is possible? I have a G4-HD16E DVR Thanks in advance!

I own a 16ch Dahua that is about 5 years old for my home Some of the cameras have failed (assuming its the camera not the power supply). I'm planning on revamping them. All the cameras are 700TVL but the current DVR only records at D1. So, What are my options for the DVR in the ~$200 range (minus the HD) (keep the current one, replace it, buy something other than dahua, etc.) thanks

Over the past few months 2 of my 14 cameras have stopped working. I put a multimeter on one of the power connections (because it was easiest to get to) and it showed no power. The rest seem to be working ok. (aside from some sort of interference sometimes). Would a power supply selectively crap out? thanks.

Oh, first I don’t believe in ghosts etc. And I’ve had very intelligent people I’ve known jump to the most silly conclusions about what shows up in their camera. Those “Ghost orbs” are mosquitos and show up when using a flash. So I’m embarrassed to be using that term, but I don’t know what to call what I’m seeing at night when the IR is on. If this were August, I wouldn’t give it a second thought and assume they were moths or something, but I’m seeing little round balls that float in front of the camera then zoom away. I’m assuming its some sort of dust or something else getting blown past the camera, but they do show up indoors and outdoors. (mostly outdoors). Any suggestions ?

I own a dahua with D1 I bought about 3 years ago. I've been happy with it. It only seems to do 480 and the cameras I bought were 700TVL. Now the new cameras I'm seeing are 1200TVL. I need to replace a few cameras because they either went totally black or have some weirdness. Any suggestions on DVR replacements? trying to stay within budget. thanks

I spent some time researching it, and I still could be wrong, but Its my understanding that the 960 is just an aspect ratio. More pixels yes, but It just gives you wider view (provided you have a supported camera), but no more resolution than a conventional D1. The DVRs that do give you more resolution are still a bit pricey for me. I think I'll wait another year and see what happens. thanks.

I like the software, and I use it via a network to view the CCTV system. Is there better stuff on the market in the same price range? thanks.

thanks. Would I notice a big difference? Is there a 1200H DVR on the market? reason being if the new cameras are 1200TVL, I would like to take advantage of that unless its cost prohibitive.

Is this possible? A 9-22mm IR WDR camera for about $150 or less? Are the camera makers just stamping "License Plate" camera on a regular 9-22mm and then doubling the price or am I missing something? I need a camera to pick a plate on a car at night. The car might be moving at speeds of 20 mph or less. The distance would be about 75 to 100 feet. If its not possible for a $150 camera, just say so. I dont' want to spend $400 or more on a camera. Its not that important. Also what would be my biggest limiting factor? Darkness, resolution, distance? thanks in advance.

I’ve got my DVR step, and I can access it from inside my LAN (home ) via the client software and IE on my desktop. Currently using IP 192.168.1.108 (default). I’m assuming I need to give the DVR a static IP that is accessible from outside my LAN in order to see it using IP from a remote location (ie, work)? Is there any easier way than paying my ISP for a static IP? thanks

I have a few issues that seem to have popped up. Transfer Mode (Latency vs. Fluency)? I know what latency is in terms of audio recording, not sure what Fluency means in this context? Can someone tell me the best way to get a firmware upgrade? I've checked their website and they ask for a MAC address, and when I give them what windows claims is the remote MAC of the dvr it claims its invalid. Is there a good way to find the MAC address directly from the DVR? (its not on a sticker on the bottom of the DVR). The DVR also seems to want to randomly reboot itself. I have reboot set to NEVER. But it seems to have a mind of its own. thanks for the help in advance.

I have had car break-ins on my street (a dead end street) over the last few years. I have a few cameras on aimed on my front porch, driveway, and side of the house. I’m planning on aiming a camera on the street to catch the license plate of any car driving down the street. The last thief parked on the street and broke into my car. The idea is that if I or the neighbors have a break-in I can give the cops a copy of every license plate coming down the road that night and provided the car is not stolen, they can quickly determine who lives on the street and who does not and start their investigation from there. Its my understanding that a person has no expectation of privacy on a public road, but the question is this, is it legal to record the license plates of cars on a public road? Please let me know if you know for sure and what statute you are quoting, not just your opinion if you think it is/should be legal. I live in Illinois which has some very stupid laws on such matters. That’s my opinion, but I was never consulted when the statute was written. Thanks in advance.

good idea. thanks.

Cool, thanks!

junk. watch out for china crap. if you want a camera like that look at geovision anpr but alot more money. your problem is going to be the 100ft (30m) what will you be recording on ..... you also need a good FPS unit. thanks.

So. You can capture clear images of license plates using a "regular" camera, but it needs to be a pretty good regular camera. The following features are essential: * Fast shutter speed. 1/1000th of a second works well. * The camera must allow you to set this shutter speed as the slowest under any lighting conditions. * Progressive scan helps a lot, especially at larger capture angles. * For night-time capture, a good source of light is absolutely critical. * You also need a way to filter out the glare from car headlights. Commercial cameras typically use an IR-pass filter and an IR illuminator to solve the latter two problems. As you have probably realized by now, there's no way in hell you're going to get all that for $150. thanks. yes that was what I figured. What about this one? Its about $260 http://cctvdiscover.net/webfile/manual/camera/je7600.pdf

thanks!

I can't seem to get the anti-dither to set for anything under 5 seconds. Is this a glitch in the 4.0.5 sofware or a feature? thanks

You should nominate that crook for the Americas Dumbest Criminals show. yeah, turned out it was somebody who was 21 and his friend who was 17. he pulled off my fuse panel. When I first found it I thought someone was trying to hot-wire the car, but it turns out he was trying to find the trunk release. He didn't see the button with the photo of an open trunk. I guess he forgot his flashlight. luckly for me all he got were a few wires like an MP3 mini jack wire and a USB charger. they had been hitting the neighborhoods in the area for a few months and one of my neighbors came home from a midnight shift and saw the car driving around and got the plate number and that led to the arrest. when I told the sheriff about the loud muffer, he said that was why they were stealing because they were too stupid to have a normal job..

I have a spider building a web in front of my driveway cam. I thought it was too cold for that in December in Illinois.