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I would see if you can get it up high in the closet (attics get hot and not as easy to get to).. you dont want the signal to go through anything you dont have to . the less objects the better .. anything that contains water also blocks signals (eg. Humans also). Contact them and explain the location, where you will be placing the DVR/System relative to the location of the cameras .. and see what they can suggest. Rory

Where would the cameras be mounted? Could you run a cable into the attic or a closet and mount the wireles TX in there? That way you wont need to spend on the high end weatherproof gear which are typically designed for 1 mile+ Check out http://www.videotransmitters.com/ You might want to contact them and see if their 900 Mhz will work, as its lower cost and can punch through walls better than the other Freqs. http://www.videotransmitters.com/index.php?SCREEN=view_catalogue_level2&id=9&prod_ID=2 There is alot of budget wireless gear out there from OEMs but if its for a client I would steer clear of them. For personal use it wouldnt be such an issue. There is also a company called Microtek that does wireless, you may want to do a search under Video Transmission Forum for posts on that. Either way I would keep the camera seperate so then you can use any camera. Rory

You'll need to use External Wireless .. either WeatherProof like the Video Comm equipment, or budget internal wireless TXs (which tend to overheat and burn up). . either way, to get any distance it will have to be seperate. Rory

Thats possibly the same camera ... Questions For Each Camera: -How is the lighting or what lighting is there at night -What are the Distances and Widths for each camera you need to see -As above, what distance do you need to see if no light exists -Can you add lighting, if even Motion Lights? -Do you mind just a BW camera for any of the cameras? -As for the image quality, are you looking for a very good image day and night, or adequate?

Send me some shots. Also, test it on a TV or CCTV Monitor, not the DVR. If you place something within a couple feet of it you should see the IR beam. Now whether it is putting out the required IR is another thing. Does it have a level for the IR on the camera settings?

you're right about speco to a degree, they arent as bad as other lower level OEMs though and they have had some products now for several years under the same model and same specs .. but i experienced a switch up on one of their models before, a camera that used to be an Exview, when we ordered 20, they werent exview anymore .. ;-( Really only the big brands like GE, Bosch, etc can afford to keep models the same throughout, but even those end up getting bought out every few years by some other large conglomerate .. Basically the difference between Say Provideo and these other guys is, you can buy Provideo from any distributor and they almost always will have them in stock .. to the client its almost like buying a GE or Bosch .. oh yeah and the warranty .. No name isnt a bad thing though, just have to be sure who you are buying it from, that they know their stuff, and they keep a good stock so you dont hage to wait 3 months for a replacement camera from asia .. there's alot of really good no name cameras coming out of S. Korea now. Back to the Camera, specs are pretty good, check if it is a True Day Night with a Mech IR Cut Filter. If not still, its less than other ones that have the Mech IR Cut Filter so you may like it for your Home. Expect a narrow Spot IR beam from it though, maybe around 40-50' distance if your lucky, and that all depends on where it is installed and whether it has anything to reflect the IR off. Rory

No PAL sorry, I didnt have a PAl System to test on when i did this, been busy since then ..it wouldnt be hard to copy the settings though over to the Pal Ini file and test it if anyone using Pal wants to try it, i can assist ..

It has decent specs, though I would ignore the 120' IR spec .. You need a large IR Bulb to perform that kind of IR Light .. but the Exview is Key .. i dont think it is a true day night camera though, like the Provideo's have .. but those cost more. Over all seems like a decent choice for a home and the price isnt a killer. I cant vouch for the stores selling them or the reliability though .. if it were a provideo I could pretty much say those last for ever .. (certain models)

For cameras also check out Provideo (Speco), they have some more medium range cameras (inbetween budget and high end) at decent prices and good quality hardware. 20-30 feet you should be able to make it with a decent IR bullet. The 50-70' you would need external IR to provide a "decent" image in pitch dark, as well as a "decent" camera. No good a bunch of IR and the camera wont produce. If you search the forum you will no doubt see the Extreme CCTV posts but thats way over your budget. Anyway, dont expect to see a whole lot in pitch dark with any budget cameras to start with. I would always suggest installing Lighting before IR, and only use IR if you have the money to do it right. Use BW Bullets preferably Exview, in lowest light areas, and then you can always add IR external if needed. Use color cameras in the areas that have light. A Decent Day Night camera will be way over your budget. I Say decent as thats what you mentioned. Otherwise you could get away with an image of some kind by using the cheaper budget cameras .. the color/IR cameras are not Day Night cameras though so be forwarned, they are simply Color cameras that kill the Chroma to make a BW mode and pick up "some" IR hence they are not very sensetive at all, and also they dont have IR cut Filters (search) so you end up with washed out colors in the day time when there is sunlight. Rory

Whoops, yeah sorry once its flashed with the incorrect Firmware thats pretty much it, need to send it back to GE .. i mean there must be a way around it, but they dont tell us that. Rory

Is it connected to a router? What is it that is the problem as far as accessing it over the network? Do you just need to know how to set it up for the network first or will it not let you in there at all.?

Are you sure all files are deleted .. just like the errors I get when testing the Skins and not setting them up correctly .. though just copying the original ones in there will fix it, or deleting all the skin folders all together then reinstalling ..

Hi, did you get this solved yet? Do you need assistance getting it on the network? Let us know .. Rory

SeanMort posted something a while back on how to add / configure HDDs in Dedicated Micros, cant find it right now, but here is his profile, he may or may not be on the forum. http://www.cctvforum.com/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=972 also see this though it really doesnt help your problem, http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=30359&highlight=#30359

too funny .. hey .. not a bad idea though .. i think i got an extra couple old PCs lying round here doing nothing .. i can give yah a basic web page with your name & photo on it and how much $$ your'e worth ... for $500 a month .. www.myname.bs .. !!

Simple Encryption/Decryption - Enjoy .. http://www.bahamassecurity.com/en.asp Note - if you use a password it will perform a double encryption method that is inside a DLL and pass that back .. password must be the same to decrypt it properly.

Id like to find out if we can get H.264 or at least Mpeg4 ASP integrated into 7.0x ... anyone ..??

Oh yeah I saw them a year ago, wasnt anything great though as far as quality goes .. the non movable so called PTZ Dome .. someone posted a link on that back then ..

what camera are you guys talking about ..? Whats the brand and model .. thanks

take a small TV outside or where there is alot of light, plug the camera direct into that with a short piece of RG59 or RCA cable, and see if it still does it. You dont want to troubleshoot the camera hooked up to a DVR. More than likely some problem with the Iris on the camera though (lens or EI), not sure what type of lens this camera has so cant say. Rory

Did you install the full software off the CD or a download from Geo's site? VCC3.dll is installed into the Geo Main Folder, with the full software. Uninstall all other instances of Geo System Software. Then Reinstall the full software from the CD. Still have issues uninstall again, delete the GV600 or mUlticam folders .. delete all Geo*.ini files in the Windows Directory .. Rory

http://www.archos.com/products/tv_centric/av_500/mini_cam.html?country=global&lang=en

which NY one .. spy ...? Ill PM him .. i havent heard back from Scott yet since he left for the show ..

shipped ASAP ... maybe need some more .. anyone that have them in stock please PM me .. prefer the FL area for speed and cost of shipping but anywhere is fine once it is in stock .. Thanks Rory

Yeah he doesnt want BW at all, its to pick up colors in the car park .. The 485XF sounds like it, that has the WD also? I want to try the coax thing also .. thanks Rory