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As long as you have high speed internet, there's no issue at all. Just get on your computer, access your browser and access "whatismyip.com". You will then be shown the numberic "internet IP address" at this moment in time. Then go to a company website such as DynDns and signup, entering the above address in the "My IP" address block. Just to check initially to see the address actually work, enter the numeric "internet IP address" in the browser address cell. If your port forwarding works as you said it does, you should then see the login window for the DVR. Now, in the router, you should have more than one "port" forwarded. In the DVR NET menu somewhere, you should have listed all of the ports that you should forward. As an example: HTTP - 80 Command - 5050 Media - 6050 Mobile - 7050 Yours may be different, but whatever they are, they all need to be forwarded in your router, if you wish to view your DVR in all modes. The first time that you attempt to access your DVR on the internet, you will be asked to install an ActiveX which is the software of the DVR. If you have a problem doing that, you will have to reduce the security settings of your computer. After the ActiveX is installed, you can then go back and reset your security settings back to where they were. Without going through a very specific, step by step by step, etc., that's about the best I can do for now. Dennis

Yep, that's the same procedure. Should work. Maintain the short circuit for about 10 seconds after the power has been plug in.

Totally seperate actions. Basically, the following: Vari-focal is nothing more than a camera that has the ability to have it's lens setting changed within it's adjustable range. As an example, you could have a camera with a vari-focal range of 2.6 to 12. The lower the number the more of a wide angle view. The higher the number the more of a "zoom" or close up view. Auto Iris is a camera function whereas the amount of light entering the camera is changed relative to the amount of ambient light in front of the camera. Dennis

Looks like then, that you should be able to view your camera's at least on one computer, if not both. As long as the computer OS and DVR software are compatible. You will need to get into the owners manual for the DVR or the "NET" area of the DVR "MENU" and see what the Ports are that need to be forwarded in the router. Generally the HTML port is "port 80" and then you will have at least one other port, ie; 5050, 6050, 7050, as examples. You will have a HTTP port, command port, media port, mobile port (or something listed similar). Dennis

If either one of the computers are "hard-wired" and/or have wifi and are XP and newer, you can access the DVR via your network. The software on the DVR really determines what windows version will work. Now, if you don't have the most recent updates (framework) to your windows operating system, you can have issues. I'm also, just taking for granted that the DVR is a newer model. You would have to run a network cable (cat5) from the DVR to your router, which will place the DVR on your internal network (LAN). Once you have the DVR accepted by the router (port forwarded) and the first time that you attempt to connect the computer to the DVR, you should get a request to install at least one ActiveX. Once you install the ActiveX (DVR Software), you will then be able to view your camera's. There are exceptions/variables to what I have just said, but generally the above is pretty much right. Dennis

Looks real similar to the current camera made by CCDCAM. EC-SP3286 PTZ CCD camera Mini 360 Degree Pan Tilt Zoom Dome Camera CCTV Security camera Not the exact one, but may be a prior model or of the same "family"/company. Dennis

I always attempt to run the cables within the walls/cavities if possible. With many camera's, you will have a little bit of cable showing, unless the camera has the capability of the cable running out the back of the bracket or in the case of some domes. There are exceptions, where you either have to run exposed cables or choose not to install a camera at that location. Even with IP camera's, you have to have power applied somehow. Dennis

If you have high speed internet (modem/router) at your home, you're good to go. If not, then that's a different issue, but can probably be resolved. A little more info about your internet and computer that you wish to view the camera's on. Dennis

I must be an exception as far as the Zmodo "crap" goes. I eventually installed a Zmodo system on my home and I love it. Everything has worked without issues on other Zmodo systems that I have installed over the past couple of month's. The software is easy to understand and the network/remote setup's went without a problem. Not that I have said that, they'll probably all "crap" out tomorrow! The model that I installed on my home was a ZMD-DD-SAN4. I did upgrade one of the camera's for a better view during the day and night with another Zmodo camera. I'm not recommending the Zmodo systems, just that I haven't had any issues with them. I have installed Falco/Luxor and Avtech in the past and had many more issues with them than I have with the Zmodo. I think that it's just "luck" when it comes to different individual purchase/install situations. Some good, some bad. My tech support with the Dahua was terrible. See,,,,,, there you go.

Did you stick the paper clip through the holes in the board relative to those two points or against the copper foil pads? Also, do you have any other model numbers, maybe on the bottom of the DVR?

Do you mean, to seal the connections from the weather?

Here's a link to your model in a previous thread on this forum: hxxp://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=20973 Change the "xx" to "tt" See if this helps. Basically just the same instructions, but more info. Dennis

Found this, which shows a version 2030 for a AVC 761: hxxp://www.ussscctv.com/Technical_Supports.htm Replace "xx" with "tt" Don't know if this a help or not. Dennis

Have you checked you FW version to see if there is an update? May be the issue. Below is the instructions: If the DVR model is a ZMD-DR-SFN6: Firmware Update Warning do not use this if you are running on a Mac! This firmware will make the DVR no longer work with your Apple Computer! 1. Download the folder SFN6-Firmware-Update under the Manual tab: http://www.zmodo.com/downloader/index/productView/id/2408/ 2. Download the folder ActiveX Reset Script under the Software tab: http://www.zmodo.com/downloader/index/productView/id/2408/ 3. Open the folder containing the downloated SFN6-Firmware-Update 4. Right click on the SFN6-Firmware-Update folder and select Extract All 5. Select, Browse, Desktop, Make New Folder 6. Name the folder SFN6-Firmware-Update, select OK 7. Select Extract 8. Open the SFN6-Firmware-Update folder on the desktop 9. Copy the three files onto an empty USB drive 10. Power OFF the ZMD-DR-SFN6 11. Plug the USB drive ino one of the two USB ports on the front panel of the ZMD-DR-SFN6 12. Power ON the ZMD-DR-SFN6 13. The ZMD-DR-SFN6 will update, do NOT unplug the USB drive or power off the DVR 14. Open the folder containing the downloated ActiveX Reset Script 15. Select, Browse, Desktop, Make New Folder 16. Name the folder ActiveX Reset Script, select OK 17. Select Extract 18. Open the ActiveX Reset Script folder on the desktop 19. Right Click on Erase_IE_Control_V0.2 and select Run as administrator 20. When prompted press any key and wait for the scan to finish 21. Open IE, Firefox, or Chrome and log into the DVR After the firmware update, in order to view from the desktop application again, you will need to uninstall the old version of NetDVR and install the version located here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/72446397/NetDvr.msi Don't attempt this if you don't feel comfortable doing it, as a mistake will "kill" the DVR!

A bit of "overkill" in my opinion. 8-20 days of video would be no issue at all. "NO" on the email on motion, unless it is a location with no windows and there is absolutely no reason for anyone to be there or any light changes. Been there, done that. As an example, I just had a sight that I tried to talk a business owner out of email motion alerts. Didn't listen. He said that when the business is closed he wanted to know anytime there was anything being picked up by motion. Changed his mind real quick. Anytime a headlight, ambulance or police car flashing lights went by his front windows, he was getting an email alert.

This is for the "B" and "D" model: STEP1: Remove the DVR cover and find the chip resistor to reset the hardware (next to the SATA Cable) STEP2: The chip resistor is located as TP5 and TP6\ STEP3: Disconnect the DVR power. Then, make the chip resistor short-circuited with a conductive object (such as forceps) and re-connect the power. Remove the conductive object when you hear a short beep sound, and wait till the DVR reboots. Dennis

Great! Are you using two routers on your network? Dennis

Man, you're IP is changing faster than the weather. That said, in my opinion, I can't see where, or why, when accessing your myq-see account, the browser would take you to your router address. Makes no sense. Now I see why you are so frustrated. I'm going to give this some more thought and hopefully in the mean time, maybe someone else on the forum will come up with something. Just can't see how accessing your outisde IP address would end up changing (accessing) your inside router IP address. I've been usiing DynDns for several years and never had that issue. Don't know if there is a function within your DVR that would allow a re-route to another address and in your case, your router. That really doesn't make any sense either. As it turns out, I am just as confused as you. Dennis

Can you post a screen shot of/with your registration page with "myq-see"?

Just got an email response from my sales company. Evidently there is at least two chassis for that model. The reset for one of them is af the last post. Then there is the second one. I'll attach the one I just got in an email. One of them will work I'm sure. I was going to send this as a pdf, but I got a message saying that I can't post pdf's here. I'll post just the text. STEP1: Remove the DVR cover and find the chip resistor to reset the hardware (next to the SATA Cable) STEP2: The chip resistor is located on TP5 and TP6: STEP3: Disconnect the DVR power. Then, make the chip resistor short-circuited with a conductive object (such as forceps) as indicated below, and re-connect the power. Remove the conductive object when you hear a short beep sound, and wait till the DVR reboots. Dennis

There is a way, but I can't find my notes on it. I remember that you have to short across a resistor or two points, then power up until you hear a couple of beeps, then remove the short and you're back to square one. If I find it, I'll post back. If you don't get someone else to help at all, I might try to contact my DVR supplier for the instructions Monday. Just remembered that there is a chip resistor next to the battery on T3. Now, if I can just remember the rest. Have sent our supplier support an email. Dennis

rwx, I think that you may have it. Karan, if you are attempting to access your DVR within the network using the "internet IP", it won't work. Whether on wired or wireless connection. You should be registered with whomever (dyndns, etc.) with the address you have, when accessing "whatismyip.com" from a computer at your dvr location. Now, if you're having a problem accessing your dvr outside your network with the "internet IP", than that's another matter. Dennis

Don't mean to sound critical, but that sure sounds strange to me. Security of mine and my customers systems are in question enough, without having to "work" outside them.

Let's see if I can understand what you are asking, of which I believe I do. There are two addresses relative to a dvr used on a network and remote. The network (LAN) address and the remote IP address. Your gateway is 192.168.3.1 Your LAN address could be 192.168.3.20 as an example. Something other than the ".1" on the end. Your remote IP address would be what you find when on a computer at the DVR location and go to "whatismyip.com". It could be something like your example: 72.3.21.6. That is what you would have entered into the IP address location on the dyndns setup page. Are you asking if that's the address that you place in the DVR software reference to the DVR "NET" menu and "DNS Address" location? If that's what you are referring to, I'm sure someone can help you now. Dennis

Well, I found the issue. Decided to hook up hard-drives one at a time and see what I get. Hooked up the 1st drive on the string and still nothing. Hooked up the 2nd drive on the string and eureka! Looks like if you have a defective drive in a 2 drive system, it won't boot up. Dennis