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Try changing the hard drive cables. Also, dont format it, the DVR will not likely use FAT32, just delete the partition then put it back in the DVR, the DVR should set it up for its correct format.

Say Security also used to deal with Kodicom DVRs so might want to send them an email if you cant get in touch with the original manufacturer. Also search the forum for Kodicom and see what it comes up with.

Regarding the G4-XLAHD - it is Dahua: http://www.dahuasecurity.com

DahuaMPlayer Play Downloaded AVIs from Dahua DVRs with Media Player Classic. I made something like this for GeoVision a while back and figured it could serve an even better purpose for Dahua Recorded Video. When you Playback with PSS you can download to AVI. But you need some generic H.264 codecs installed. This is optimized for a USB Flash Drive. When you have autorun enabled the popup will say "Explore Recorded Video" It opens an Autorun.cmd file which uses a vbscript to see if the Divx codecs are installed. If not then it silently installs the DivX H.264 codecs, and opens explorer to the root folder/drive. In this example there is one video file. The videos go into a folder called VIDEO, and AVI (DAV folder will come later). The files to play the videos are CMD files in the root path. Copy the files to new files and change the file path and name inside them and rename them for other videos. The CMD file calls another CMD file in the SYSTEM folder which then checks the paths and calls a VBS file which does some more. Basically you dont even need all that, just a call to the player from the first CMD will suffice - but we do more in this case. This is an example of a video CMD file: The part after SET file= is what you would change @ECHO OFF SET file=VIDEO\AVI\DOWNLOAD_20110916160000_1001_4.avi Start /b SYSTEM\PLAY "%file%" exit SYSTEM\PLAY is actually PLAY.CMD, it just checks to see where it is being called from then calls Play.vbs - it is more for cosmetics or if you want to run a CMD to it from inside the SYSTEM folder. Play.vbs checks that the codecs are installed and if not it then installs them silently before opening the video in Media Player. Also some systems might have issues opening a VBS from the autorun. If you want to just make a CMD file to play the video without checking the codecs then it is like this: @ECHO OFF start /b SYSTEM\Player.exe "VIDEO\AVI\DOWNLOAD_20110916160000_1001_4.avi" exit The basic Media Player is included in this and renamed Player.exe (mplayer2.exe, copyright Microsoft) - but you could replace it with any player once you keep the same name (or edit the PLAY.VBS file). I like the basic Windows Media Player though, it's simple and can drag the corners to resize, and maximize etc. You could optionally change the autorun open value to one of the CMD files, eg. if you only have one video and want it to play when opening the drive, change the open value to that CMD file instead and change the "Action" to Play Recorded Video, or something else. The SYSTEM folder also contains a codecs installation CMD file example, and the autorun CMD file which will do what it would do on Autorun from a USB flash drive. It's very basic - next is to make it also play DAV files ...

Warning -The following may only be suitable or advanced users. EzPSS.exe, for Dahua PSS software This sets up a single DVR in the PSS software (multisite coming soon). It could be used instead of PSSProject.exe to do the following based on the INI settings: 1-Create a single DVR 2-Set a multiview 3-Create a last monitor based on that device 4-Create hi res and or low res tasks and set span time, based on multiview setting 5-Start a task 6-Auto Login 7-Remove Password - saves in a new INI incase they want the password back 8-Starts PSS in full screen INI settings - 0=no, 1=yes [pss] login=auto login to PSS nopass=removes the password (saves incase you want to set it back on) fullscreen=start PSS in full screen view=total cameras/multiview load=start PSS or not [tasks] type= 0-Main Stream, 3-Extra Stream, 03-Main Stream and Extra start=Which task to start, 0 or 3 time=update time of video windows, 10=default, eg. 43200 is good if you want to drag video around Main Stream = HI-RES, Extra Stream = LOW-RES Extract EZPSS.zip into ANY pss path and use EZPSS.exe instead of PSSProject.exe Make sure to change the info in EZPSS.ini first If you just want to update the PSS device, tasks and login, make load=0 so it doesnt start PSS. Then you can just use the regular PSS shortcut. This is a demo, not on my site yet. EZPSS.zip

Samsung have domes with zoom lenses http://www.samsungcctvusa.com/products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=284 http://www.samsungcctvusa.com/products/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=286 and dont forget a controller http://www.samsungcctvusa.com/products/Products.aspx?CategoryID=7&SubCategoryID=1

The camera comes in either PAL or NTSC. So if it came as NTSC and you use PAL, then that would be the reason for the black and white flickering image. The box should say if its PAL or NTSC though. Look for an N or P somewhere.

Does it say PAL or NTSC on the camera box? And is your country PAL or NTSC?

Using the above EzPSS. This is an example of how to apply a new Skin to the default PSS Installation path, and then update the settings and start PSS. Basically in the skin folder we put the EZPSS.exe, EZPSS.ini, and PSSFS.exe. If they exist in the skin folder they will be copied and if load is turned on in the SKIN CMD Install file, then it will load EZPSS if that exists in the PSS path - else it would load PSSProject.exe It only has to load EZPSS once to add the device, tasks and login settings. Then you can just use the regular PSS shortcut as it is updated in the skin install. But if you want full screen you either need to run EZPSS or PSSFS, instead of PSSProject.exe The skin install still replaces the existing PSS_Config.ini with the one in the skin folder, but that will change as I plan a PSS_Skin.ini especially for that purpose - coming soon. Currently the skin install is open source and uses CMD and VBS files. To Test: Uninstall PSS if it already exists and install a new copy. Extract the attached zip folder anywhere, then run PRO-SKIN.cmd. make sure to change the IP and login in the EZPSS.ini in the skin folder (pro) first though. It will update the newly installed PSS with a skin called "pro", along with the new settings and tasks and then start PSS. A screenshot of the "pro" skin is at the bottom of this post. Note, this is a demo - I'm still working on it. pro-test.zip

Something is the incorrect format - eg. Pal or NTSC. Did any other cameras work on the DVR? If so then the cameras are the wrong ones for your country.

Dahua DVR RG59 Siamese (or fiber) Samsung/Panasonic Domes inside Samsung/Panasonic Domes/Box cameras in housings outside Altronix Power supply APC Voltage Regulator CNB is low end, and cat5 is poor video picture

If you are 100% sure the white is not ground for the video, then the video shares its ground from the power - someone cut off the connector from the camera cable. Perhaps ... PSU + >> Camera red PSU - >> Camera black balun + >> Camera yellow balun - >> PSU - / Camera black Mic + >> Camera white Mic - >> PSU - / Camera black though I never tried this with a balun.

Problem with the CNB Turret IRs is they are not white - most ceilings are white. Check out another brand of Turret IR if you want white. Otherwise, if you dont need to manually adjust the lens, http://www.cnbusa.com/en/html/product/product.php?seqx_prod=1169 I had bad luck with all the CNB IR Bullets I tested, hopefully their new domes are better. I Did try one of their White Vandal IR domes, it was fine for the job, it had maybe 20' of IR though, nothing very useful for most outdoor apps.

this is an old 380TVL color bullet over the network - so compressed even more than locally on the DVR. Left is in CIF, Right is in D1 - streaming. With a low res camera such as this one can even see the difference between it being in CIF or D1. With a high res camera there will be even more of a difference. (will try to get a shot of a high res).

LOL .. i got a big dirty jeep that needs a wash Right now it resumes recording after switching cams or quality (which stops and starts video) but I might take that out for stability reasons. Also forgot I wanted to add in sequencing, hotkeys for switching cameras and sites etc, and also cache of the image. So I might keep working on it as I get time .. also was thinking about intelligent monitoring where you would turn that on and then instead of streaming the activeX video I stream the images in the picture box then I can do things like motion events etc, alot more detailed though and away from the KISS idea (the more features you add the more every other feature needs to be retested as something new always tends to break some existing feature) .. but this is really a test bed for the multiway viewer .. and oh yeah its fun

1.02 released ... http://www.bahamassecurity.com/software/cctv-software/dahua-single-view.asp

You mean for playback? I havent made a playback program yet Or you mean for PSS? Cant change that part of it. Although they do have a timeline but it is limited.

You mean like the Effio 960H cameras? No idea but imagine it would need a new card. Dahua has a DVR that claims that though, maybe buy one and let us know how it works They have the 1080p one also but its only 4 channel and its SDI .. cheaper to go IP MP at this time.

Yeah once the total amps of the PSU is a little more than the total current draw of the cameras should be fine either way. The biggest issue though you might come across is powering 12VDC cameras on 22gauge wire, but 150' should be okay - I always use 18awg so I cant promise. I dont understand the pigtail part though, but if its spliced or cut tape it up and or use wirenuts or beanies. In addition to that if its outside I would put it in a weatherproof gang box, or junction box.

One is using Motion Jpeg in Firefox, the other using Javascript. Neither will be good enough quality to really make a comparison. Can you do it again but this time use the client software, or even the activeX in IE? Thanks But going by the 2 images above, although the Amco is when the sun is out, it still looks sharper. BTW the baluns also decide what kind of video picture you get in the end.

If the camera is 500ma, go over just incase. I power all 4 of my cameras off 1x 2A plug, but 2 of them draw less than 100ma each. Distance wise 150' is short, but depends - what kind of cable are you using?

What port was forwarded?

this is for ENGLISH only versions (never see any others anyway). 11 skins included. this was tested with 4.04.6 as always backup your PSS folder before testing any of this. Also you might want to keep task manager handy incase you have to terminate PSS if it fails to load. The skins replace PSS_Config.ini and the skin folder .. EDIT - updated Sept 17, 2011 http://www.bahamassecurity.com/software/cctv-software/dahua-pss-skins.asp MAY NOT WORK ON VISTA!

it just opens up IE, then waits 2 seconds, then closes IE ... so you dont have the browser open cluttering up the real estate If you create a minimized shortcut to IE and open that instead you wont even see IE (except in the toolbar). Bottom line ... its cosmetics. The /b and /wait are really not needed in this case but were copied over from other code. You wont get any response status using IE this way. I dont like depending on other programs if not needed (especially something as volatile as IE), which is why if I were to do it I would just make it a vbscript.