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also set the video log to the same drive you set the video storage to. video log setup is in the main setup menu also. What size did you make drive C: Ive been doing 20GB now for C: to have room for video Backup .. had to backup a couple hours the other day and it was 6 GB .. thats alot with only a 10GB partition .. so make sure you assign some space for video backup .. even if you are going to delete it afterwards. Maybe even its own partition. I do Fat32 for C and NTFS for D (Video) .. but thats just me .. in an ideal world you'd probably put the page file on its own partition (2nd partition on the first drive) and assign a spot for all temp files (anything that changes) other than the C (System) drive .. but i dont right now .. though it would be to help prevent or lighten fragmenting of the OS drive. You could also then chuck Geo on its own partition .. but we're jumping the gun here . .. just do what Colin said above ..

Ultra VNC and we're good to go ..

what version is he using, and also, is he using the Keylock? Did you check the box on installation, which says allow removal of password?

thats what id thought ..

didnt you use to only sell mace?

Im glad you have enough business that you can be picky .. most of us cannot though. Yep, and the Plasma quality hasn't got any better

anyone used this case before? http://www.thermaltake.com/XaserCase/tsunami/bna/bna.htm

yep those are low-mid res specs if thats what they actually are .. also, no IR Cut Filter.

Were both harddrives the same size? Did you copy the same partition sizes, as that could cause an issue. Are the Drive/Folder locations for Geo the same as they were before?

1 hour difference between a bullet and box? 4-6 for PTZ? The only difference I can think of between mounting a box and a bullet would be the possible varifocal lense and focus. Is that what your attributing the 1 hour difference to? I would think the mounting would be the exact same otherwise and 4-6 hours for a PTZ? 3-5 hours more than a bullet? The only difference I can see with the PTZ is perhaps the weight may make it more difficult and the rs-485 connection on the camera and dvr side. But in the case of a PTZ there is no camera allignment necessary. Perhaps I'm missing something, i dont understand how you can justify these time estimations though. When I said that I thought 1 hour for an indoor camera was an unreasonable time estimate I was working under the premise that the cable run was included. CCTVMAN As to the bullet versus a box, the bullet camera is not a professional camera, there are typically no settings, plug and play. The box camera will take more than just a simple mount and make adjustments if one wants to utilize it properly. Every location is different so it will need adjusting for each location, lighting conditions, etc, meaning night time adjustments also. In other words you typically get what you get with a bullet camera, while a box camera will require advanced adjustments and more than the average installer knowledge to obtain the best possible image. Lets not forget the housing and other hardware if outdoors, weatherproofing everything, testing, going back to it, checking it out, etc. The CCTV Installer cannot just cut and run, it's not that simple. For the PTZ that also involves programming, and you will more than likely have to return and change settings. Dont forget the mounting, installing the convertors, set up, keypad installation and ofcourse programming once again, demoing the unit to the user, and the list goes on. Not to mention most are not going to be installed in a typical location. Another thing, people that are buying a Bullet camera are typically going to be on a budget, so you cant charge them the same as you would for a higher quality box camera, especially since anyone can literally install a bullet camera. Now I am talking high quality box cameras, not the OEM ones. The extra work you will need to put into the adjustments on the box camera will take extra time, if you want to give the client the quality they paid for. If you just hope to plug and play, then dont sell them a box camera, or dont expect the best possible image. There is a full list on hours per cameras/hardware discussed before here on the forum, might want to do a search on that as It was a couple years ago now, i think it might be under the running a security business section. I wont even mention the charge to install IR Illuminators, or Cameras along with IR .. that takes even more time, if one wants it done properly. I would never put the cable run in the same boat as the camera adjustments, they're totally different, the latter requires extra skill and patience. In any event, it depends on the job, as they will differ from one to the next. I was only using approximates, it tends to work out around that cost globally though.

I would use XP SP2 also, not sure if they work with Vista.

well i cant call a plumber to run the cable actually its cheaper .. if it takes me 5 days by myself, they could do it in 1 day .. the client saves big as my time is worth much more. Plus they have the tools and experience in running conduit .. thats not my profession.

Can you install an IP system in a home or business for under $3000, or better yet, $500? Thats the majority of customers these days, with the cost of living so high, there are more and more people that are just not willing to pay for high cost toys these days. If you are only targeting the rich, fine, but the majority of people in the security industry cannot rely on the rich alone. You may have a protected Network room, but thats not the case with the majority of businesses in the world. If anything their security is very minimal. Course this is a problem regardless of using IP or CCTV systems. Either way, DVRs are definitely not a dying breed in the security world. If anything they are advancing more and more. We have to distinguish between a Proprietory Embedded Stand Alone System, and the PC DVR Systems. Whether you have an NVR or a PC DVR, PC parts are going to change, so with both of them you will be upgrading them over time. DVR software changes and is updated regularly. Even with the Embedded Standalones, you can flash them with updated Bin files in most cases, though they typically lack the hardware upgrade features. Network hardware will also change, whether using a DVR or an NVR, that will also require replacement or upgrades. Network's may become obselete in 2 years, 5 years, or 10 years from now, who knows, some new technology may appear and push it on the side. Ofcourse this will mean all Network based DVRs and NVRs would need replacing or upgrading .. but the CCTV cameras would still work Hey, there's a market for both, but the myths that the NVR marketers come up with against using a DVR are just incorrect.

was that NASA as in the space place .. Yeah the cars looked expensive .. i couldn't make out what it was though .. probably some spoilt rich kids, or maybe just stolen?

Id think flashing it with an NTSC bin file would maybe do it, but best to contact GE on that as if not, would loose everything.. i could look in the files i have here but I dont remember seeing anything about that.

did they change the factory reset password also?

id say 1 hour for bullet cameras, etc, 2 hours for box cameras, fixed domes etc, 4-6 hours for PTZ. But none of this includes running cable.

dont think wire cutters will cut through conduit. in any event coax is tougher to cut/break than cat5. overall it is much more reliable cable, unless the cat5 is run in conduit, it is a security risk; though same could be said for Coax. it is cheaper anyway you look at it. first you have to get to the DVR. You never let the network admin or any other IT guys near the DVR or any Security system. With the IP only system they have to be there to maintain it .. security risk. You will have equal amounts of cat5. We arent talking wireless here. Actually you can flash upgrade "some" Digital CCTV Cameras. DVR's are still relatively new, and they are improving just as any other technology is. Most small businesses and even luxury homes, dont have that. In any event, I can see the usefullness for large wireless jobs, or remote single camera jobs, highway cameras, etc, but for most installs CCTV cameras and a DVR would be the best application, not to mention the lower cost. When an IP camera is $50 let me know ..

my GV250 siting here on my desk is Conexant also ..

I just let an electrician bill it seperately ... i charge for the cable though. its simple, we sell them either 500 or 1000' rolls only. Go higher just in case. if its smaller jobs that dont need conduit etc then i'll run it, but otherwise im not in that business. its quicker to hire an electrician who has 6 guys on staff to run the cable, they can do alot in 1 day.

things like rain drops, shade, etc, will just happen. in the end it is still saving time on the hard disk, less of course it rains all day .

hi, normally that means your sound card drivers arent loaded or not properly. if the sound card drivers are loaded, then uninstall them and let windows find them again. Also in Camera enable in the Geo Setup menu, uncheck the 2 audio boxes. Rory

Okay so delving into this area, never set up any Raid before .. want to learn now .. First .. is this a good product ..? http://www.lsilogic.com/storage_home/products_home/internal_raid/megaraid_sata/megaraid_sata_1506/index.html Just using this card as an example as it is on Tiger's website. Secondly, i have seen where Raid 1 is used for the OS using 2 HDDs, and Raid 5 for the Data HDDs ... would this require 2 seperate cards, say if I was using a total of up to 2 HDDs for the OS and 4 for the Data .. or can the one card work for all? Also, what does this card plug into? One or more Sata inputs on the Mobo? Lastly .. how do you set it up, or does it do it for you with its own installation disk? Also, any recomendations on a PC Full ATX case that has 6 x Internal 3.5" Drive Bays, and / or a total of 10 x External 5.25" Drive Bays .. as to cooling etc .. these would all be Sata Drives I take it including the OS drives .. do you suggest hot swappable storage instead ..? If so how ..? This would be the Case as an example .. http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Chassis/fulltower/armor/va8000bws.asp And this Mobo probably .. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2314&ProductName=GA-965P-DS3 Thanks Rory

as you upgrade versions of Geo they should upgrade the firmware

should be in a waterproof gang box .. but tape should hold it. I had tape on my connection here for 5+ years on the oceanside, and through numerous hurricanes, without any problems. BUT, they still get coroded. Either way redo the connections, change the BNC, and see what happens. If water got into the camera, then you may have a problem. make sure the cable entries are sealed properly, use caulking if you are unsure.