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CMOS CCTV cameras suck but they do work with Geovision, in fact im hooking up a couple tomorrow for someone .. (all they had available here right now). Geovision probably just meant you should use a better camera .. but I am sure they realize many people using their cards are in fact using CMOS cameras.

I dont use the Iphone so cant say, but can its browser or whatever it uses to view the internet, can it run javascript? An option is to setup another server which only saves images, and then run a server on that with a page that does javascript image refresh, like some of the Axis cameras do. Or could even do it simpler with just a page that has the image there, with meta refresh so no javascript needed - just you get that flicker as it refreshes. If it was Mac or Linux I could tell you how to get it working on those, with Wine .. but the Iphone and Pocket PCs are different.

Look At Bosch/Extreme CCTV Licence Plate Cameras for 24/7 operation (Eg. Reg-L), they have been making them for years, and they work - big $$ though. However they also require proper placement. http://products.boschsecurity.us/en/TAMS/products/bxp/CATM4ee759c007a61cbce559f31fd53d9314

That depends, how are you going to power them? Anyway, is it "the standard", definitely not.

HD and Low Light Color? Does it exist? Well .. I mean on the cheap?

What are the PC specs? Geo 8.3 needs a much faster CPU and alot more RAM, it is basically a much slower program. I cant say if this is causing your issues though, could be video or driver related.

A CRT monitor is a MUST have. If one focuses with a small LCD they will never get a good focus. Also at least a Basic Meter. Additionally, one can look at the FM Systems "Camera Master", it has a focus meter, no monitor needed. (never used it personally, cant afford it)

Yep I totally agree. Those all in one wireless kits are problematic and one is lucky if they work half the time especially in brick homes. Even if they punch through a wall or two they still cant go through a Fridge and interference from other wireless devices are common.

What brand were they? If it doesnt cost you much to return it then I would. Personally I want to know the brand so I dont order it, or at least watch out for it, as I cant send things back from here, not that kind of price anyway.

Big difference though, while the 1.6 atom is clocked at a measly 670mhz +-, that AMD probably clocks in default at 1100+ Mhz .. now if they can only put those AMDs in the 8.9" size

Port 80 is a standard HTTP port, for webservers. So if using a web browser and if your server is port 80 you dont need to add the port number after it, but if it is for example port 81, then you need to add that after the ip (eg. http://10.10.10.10:81) Some ISPs block port 80, so in some cases one needs to change the port in the DVR and/or Router. Many times we will use other ports instead of Port 80, for security reasons also.

Most camera specs list the lens F:stop. In the case of IR Bullets it is typically f:1.2. but no they dont mention changing the lens, ofcourse a lower fstop in the microvarifocal lens is harder to get also.

Cameras need alot of light, so if it is dark there you will need to spend alot on powerful Infrared Lighting anyway, not just the basic stuff you find from OEM brands, need the really powerful "flood" Infrared. All cameras can do motion detection if using a DVR that has motion detection. You can do both. I would do beams first then add cameras in to cover those areas. But I dont know how large this area is or other aspects of it, so still hard to say. Other options include Thermal cameras only, with video motion detection. Though still I would prefer some beams in addition. Check out these guys, been using them for years in the alarm industry http://www.optexamerica.com/default.aspx that said if you are REALLY on a strict budget, poor like me, then just get color bullets and add in some motion detector lights at each camera location, if it doesnt have lighting, or use exview BW bullets. You can always add more IR or Visible light as needed. Then use the built in DVR video motion detection ... still not 100% but thats on a strict budget, something is better then nothing.

I'm constantly amazed at how the lens is almost completely overlooked in this equation. The vast majority of the lenses in use that I come across (whether new ones, or on existing installs) are between f/1.4 and f/1.8... yet I do have some that are f/1.2 and I've seen them as far down as f/0.95. These don't seem like very big differences, but f/1.2 is a full stop faster than f/1.8, which means it allows TWICE the amount of light. In fact, from f/2 to f/1 is TWO stops, or FOUR times the light passage. When low light performance is a concern, simply changing the lens could make a HUGE difference, with ANY camera. Who is overlooking the lens???

There shouldnt be a firewall in the cable modem if its straight through. I think we use the same modems here as you do. The Cable Internet static IP and other info would be set in the DVR in this case, as nothing to forward through and no local network connected. I havent actually used Cable Internet without a router in maybe 10 years

Typically one should use something like Beams and tie those into the CCTV system. The Beams are a physical solution compared to one only based on image changes.

That depends how your ISP has their Cable Modems setup. Down here it is straight through so no port forwarding needed. IF you have a router connected to the Cable modem then you will need to port forward that, but if it was already setup for the DSL, then you should not need to change any Port forwarding settings in the Router.

if you have XP, goto START, RUN, type in CMD, then TELNET IP PORT if the screen goes blank then it connected okay, otherwise it will hang and then say it failed. Once it connects, you know your router settings etc are okay. UNLESS it uses another port for some data and that is not opened. Do you want to PM me the IP to test out? Dont just configure the ActiveX, also add the IP to the Trusted Sites list. As mentioned, check the version of IE being used. Also, if they are using something like NOScript they will have to configure that for the site also. Additionally, what Operating Systems are having the problems? I had one DVR browser app that would not at all work in Vista, had to install Virtual Box XP and load it in that on start up. If they are using Windows 7 I believe there is a free Virtual PC app for it that comes with XP loaded already, from Microsoft. And yes, if the client app uses some of the same files installing it may install everything they need and then they dont even have to download the activeX. Otherwise, need to manually download the Cab file and grab the files out of it, then just manually install it. I can whip up a quick installer for you if I have those files. Rory

Doubtful, maybe patent pending, but other brands have had this same exact device for years.

I havent used a knife in about 15 years, no kidding.

my point is that is how they put the text on top of the video, direct draw overlay - WITH DIGITAL not analog. Obviously people also want to see the text from the transaction and placing it ontop the video is better then having a separate box taking up space, especially when it is in full screen.

ok got it. Yep if its remote then thats expected .. being compressed.

Hi there. A couple popular ones are: http://www.udptechnology.com/ http://www.comartsystem.com/

Hi, So basically you are saying you can connect fine using the Client Software, but not with a Web browser? From those computers that wont connect, can you connect using the Client Software? Or at least, can you connect using the Telnet command? Make sure to add the site to the list of trusted sites in Internet Explorer Settings. If using IE8 set to compatibility mode. Is there a way to tell if it installed properly, sometimes lesser known DVR ActiveX controls will not install completely, to fix that one can download the activeX cab file, extract the files, and manually install. (or even create an installer for it).

How do you think they are placing the text over the video?