rory

You will always loose some video quality as the distance gets greater. Only way to fix this is with a video amplifier, either a coax amplifier, or using Cat5/UTp with an Active Receiver and a TX. Baluns will loose just as much video quality as using passive Cat5/UTP receivers. I only ever use baluns on short runs like 100-200 feet where I cant use RG59 (such as multi pair between buildings or used along with telco/networks), otherwise I use RG59, and if its more than 150' or so (depends on how many runs are far) I suggest the client uses Active UTP. Ofcourse most baluns can work up to 1000'+ but quality is normally bad or you can have other problems. Claims of 2000' with baluns is hogwash, it may work, it may not, 50% is not a gamble worth taking when doing the job for a client. Kind of like 150' Infrared with only 56 LEDs ) 200' should be fine though for most general apps. You will probably find you will have more of an issue with long power runs than the video itself.

yeah ive had that with IR domes which i have given up on. The domes I had I just disconnected the IR so at least I could get a useful image Now I always use a seperate IR Bulb when I need Infrared. The specs from that site looks good but they're claiming 150' with only 56 IR LEDs which doesnt make sense, at least not outside?

well the regular Linksys router has 4 ports for computers/DVRs, and 1 WAN port for Internet (actually sais Internet on it now). You connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN/Internet Port using cat5 as the other ports. Here we HAVE to use the cable/DSL modem supplied by the ISP we cannot buy our own. Rory PS. im getting time adjusted for the UK by staying up to 4-7am everynight now Actually just thought about it, that means im going to sleep at 9am-12noon UK time ... whoops, I guess I need to do it the other way around, go to sleep earlier and get up 5 hours earlier ...!! my bad ..

HA HA HAH actually, if it is a working Casino, I doubt they will let anyone view it, plus, its second hand so there is no way it is worth $1 mill no matter what it costs first cost new!! But the link looks legit, though its got to be one of the worst web sites I have ever seen ..pop up galore! anywayz you buy it and ill come and help yah hook it up whole thing looks like its PC based though .. crash! maybe thats why they are selling it ..! HE HE HEH EHHHE HE

remember a link I posted a while back about a new camera coming out from Covi Technology (http://www.covitechnologies.com/?id=46) that allowed high def quality video with IP and Analog outputs ...anyway, seems they are teaming up with GE on this ...should be interesting: http://brighamscully.com/pr/gecv/150-NetworkStrategy.htm

yeah I guess, its not cheap. Though, If you want B/W only it is cheap - $183 US, which is cheap in my book for good CCTV cameras. Remember these are US prices, price in your country could be alot less/more. also check out www.extremeCCTV.com, much more expensive but guaranteed Infrared Video - what they say -is what you get. If you have any questions let me know I have been using them for some time now. They also have branch in England which I think is cheaper then US prices. Rory

yeah what C7 said is what my routers have in them also. just select STATIC IP and enter it there. under Applications and Gaming (depends on the router) Port Forwarding Range is what points the remote request to the DVR's port. Ive never used it with DSL though as ADSL is too expensive down here. this is the Linksys Router I always use: http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?prid=20&scid=29 If they want wireless also then I add the wireless access point in addition to this. I think this is the one, id have to check as I only put in a couple so far: http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=608

where did you buy it from, cant they help? VST, what your sig sais ... is about right in this case

Just saw you are in finland. May be easier to get Phillips or Sanyo on your side of the globe. None of the phillips say what their Spectral Response is. Ive used this Sanyo Day Night with 850nm but they dont say what the Spectral response is. http://www.sanyo.com/industrial/security/cameras/special/index.cfm?productID=147 This B/W Sanyo does say it is 1050nm. http://www.sanyo.com/industrial/security/cameras/special/index.cfm?productID=148

Day night or just Black & White? B/W Exview: http://www.spytown.com/ktc-540e.html http://www.geindustrial.com/products/specs/ktc_540e_prd.pdf Day/Night Exview: http://www.spytown.com/ktc-2000dn.html http://www.geindustrial.com/products/specs/ktc_2000DN_prd.pdf

The 2nd one will allow you to link additional multiple routers/hubs/switches to extend the number of computers that can go online, while the first one is limited to a total of 4 connected computers. Both prices are cheap for a wireless Linksys router, at least compared to here!

thats the manufacturer's name?

Power wise, they are no different from any other Traditional Camera. Any 24VAC transformer will do, even radio shack has ones I have used in the past. But like I said, all i normally use is the 8 or 16 channel Altronix 24VAC fused power supplies, and have no issues. However i always test each camera (and set it up also) at my appartment on a single 24VAC transformer one by one, to make sure they work before I carry them to the job. Then when im there its just plug and play, and focus. Rory

yeah I got 5 waterresistant ones here and a couple regular ones failure rate on a CD though also is not low, you know scratch here scratch there ... though maybe thats just me ...

http://www.secumaster.com.tw/ 16 channel audio also...plus USB 2.0 Hmmmm ...anyone looked at this one before ..? Non PC base Networked Embedded Stand-Alone DVR Full D1 Hardware MPEG 4 Compression (4 CIF) Display/Record Audio 　 　 　 　 M4-400D1 4 Ch. Real-time Networked Stand-alone DVR 120/100 FPS 4ch M4-800D1 8 Ch. Real-time Networked Stand-alone DVR 240/200 FPS 8ch M4-1600D1 16 Ch. Real-time Networked Stand-alone DVR 480/400 FPS 16ch Spec Compression Mode Full D1 Hardware MPEG 4 Compression (4 CIF), 704x576 Video Input 4/8/16 ch PAL/NTSC，BNC (1.0Vpp 75 Ohm) Video Output 1 ch PAL/NTSC，BNC (1.0Vpp 75 Ohm) 1ch VGA output (800*600 / 1024*768) Audio Input 4/8/16 ch 8db 22K BNC Audio Output 1ch 8db 22K BNC Sensor Input 8~16ch N.O Alarm Output CHANNEL 16 4ch N.O or N.C ,CHANNEL 4 and CHANNEL 8 3ch N.O or N.C Monitoring Mode single window，4/6/9/13/16 window splitting Recording Speed (4/8/16) x 30f/s，real time Display Speed (4/8/16) x30 f/s，real time Compression Quality 5 levels adjustable File back-up USB 2.0 Backup Recording Mode Manual/Timing/Alarm/Motion Dection Searching Mode According to time/date/channel/event Motion Dection Max. 192 detection areas per channel PTZ Control Up/Down/Left/Right/Focus/Zoom/bright In&Out per channel Network 10/100M Ethenet, TCP/IP Security 3 levels password Operation System Real-time Operation System HDD Store Up To 8HDD，Standard file system Power AC 110V-220V 50Hz Built-in Buzzer Video loss, motion , sensor Remote controll IR Remote remote controller & client s/w Keyboard controll PTZ keyboard contrller via RS485 Remote function on client s/w *Remote donwnlow recorded file *Remote setup host DVR *Simultaneously live view displaying/recording/playback *Two way talk *Live audio *Snap shot on display/playback *Recording when playback *upgrade host DVR via LAN/WAN *E-MAP *MPEG4/AVI format convertible *USB backup *connect 24 IP max simutaneously Rory

dude, more computers are compatible with USB Flash than DVD ... all computers have USB, and USB Flash comes in 4gb now also, and a lot cheaper.. Id go USB over DVD anyday .. I dont know of any court that would have an entertainment center in it, but more than likely they will have a PC... the only problem will be the cost of giving that USB Flash Key to the cops to maybe never see it agaain .. compared to the cost of a CD, so basically CD over DVD anyday .. then USB Flash .. for ease of back up .. it stays on your keychain ..

anyone seen that, was on tonight TNT - some pano cameras, dont know what DVR, but seemed a mix of PC based and matrix stand alone .. or maybe as it was a movie it was whatever they wanted it to be The guy hacked into the system with a laptop and disabled the cameras, on a timer non the less so they turned back on at a certain time .. he he he ..makes you wonder ... only systems with control through a PC like that where you can do what they did, are network camera systems or large PC based Matrix (casino type)...hmmm

interesting, dont know if that floppy disk one would ever take off over here though, since USB flash is more todays current market, who uses floppies anymore ;-0 The Darlex looks interesting also, though looks like it does what others such as Kalatel's DVMRe's do as well, except the audio thing you mentioned. Its good to see its not windows or linux based though, thats a plus all round. any idea on the miniplex price though, the one with the floppy?

hey herm, im only going by what others have posted that it uses that card, i may be wrong though ... the ameba one looks good though .. especially for multiple audio.

sorry just realised its a little bigger than what you wanted ..

http://www.spytown.com/search--by-part-number-speco-technologies--covert-cameras--peephole-cameras.html

Hey. anyone know if, without a cable signal, that a CCTV signal using a modulator will still work? I dont think so, but just had to ask.. thanks rory

I just thought since it uses a Cable TV channel, it would need actual Cable TV signal? If not then reason is the client doesnt have cable in the area yet, but it is easier than running a wire to each TV, they have 1 TV in every room, approx 3 bedrooms, a game room, kitchen and a living room. Rory

As far as I know, its nothing special, uses windows 2000 and the PICO DVR cards. Yet they charge an arm and a leg for it.

are you talking about the network software? If so, something that can fit in a plasma display Honestly I like the Kalatel WaveReader gui "type" - simple, normal windows style. Only thing is, though they have the great disk analysis, it could be a lot better, search by date time in easy reach .. record to CD (drag & drop). Dont like windows explorer type GUIs like Ive seen in many network ones. Dont like to have to go through drop down menus, like buttons, simpler. Up/Down on buttons is okay for selections also. Right Click edit image with installed image/paint program. Cntrl+Left Click to select groups of cameras, right click to do certain things like save, burn to CD, Copy to USB. More views such as PIP in network software. I dont like flashy colors etc, im only concerned in seeing the video.I hate cheesy looking icons! if you're talking bout the actual DVR itself, then GUI is only used in PC based systems (windows), as stand alone embedded (non windows ones) dont have any GUI, buttons on the front of the DVR control everything. For browser based, havent yet seen one that impressed me ... jave is a plus though. Ofcourse im Biased as i have my own, just wish I could get it to work with java! Rory