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Thanks for the mounds of information. Since this topic was last discussed the business has taken a different route that may eliminate the need to go with IP based cameras and will allow the Analog cameras to "make due" until it's time to a full system upgrade.

I stand corrected, this machine hasn't been updated. I really thought it was. It's a Core2 @ 2.4ghz. It might be time for an upgrade. I could try and run 8.5, but I'm an hour away from the machine and don't really need the hassle of fighting it if resources become an issue down the road. Thanks for all of your input!

Thanks for the fast reply!! From context of other threads I didn't think there would be hardware compatibility issues but wanted to double check. The PC should be ok, but I will double check the "minimum requirements" for 8.5. We upgraded the system not too long ago and I made sure to build a quality machine that fax exceeded the minimum requirements.

We are looking to possibly move the DVR to another location. We have a GV-1480 DVI combo card. At the moment we aren't using any Audio channels, just video. Instead of purchasing and running 16 new BNC patch cables, is it possible to use a DVI cable to extend the video from the card to the Geovision DVI to BNC adapter without any video degradation?

I have an older GV-1480 and I am currently running 8.12. We are looking to add more cameras and I was looking to go the IP route. Is it possible to upgrade to 8.5 on the older cards so we can take advantage of the IP hybrid capabilities in 8.5?

I was wondering if any of you have had luck securing the actual video files on the hard drive. Have any of you found a way to keep a malicious user from going into the store directory and deleting the video files? You can secure the software by having auto log out and login as a user with no access rights. But that doesn't prevent someone from getting on to the main system and messing with the video files. I am sure I am missing something. Thanks for your help!

What do you guy's recommend for rg-59 connectors (supplier/brand/type)? We have some 2 piece crimp on ends and the connections are really crappy. On some of the ends if you wiggle the wire the video cuts out. I have checked and rechecked the shielding, ground and solid copper wire and see no problems. I am fairly certain the connectors my friend gave me are probably some cheap pieces of garbage.

Thanks Andy. I will try upgrading when I am back this weekend. I will also try the format change. I noticed that it had smaller file sizes while cruising around here. As far as night vision cameras. I think that would be a bit excessive for the area. It is in the entry of the business that gets quite a bit of light from the main sales area (security light is on 24/7). I really think it has something to do with the camera and not the night vision. I have two identical dome cameras installed in different areas and they both have noise (not much but some) when the lights in that area is off. However the box cameras in those areas don't trigger the motion detector with any noise.

I currently don't have the need for these add ons but they may be needed. 1.) You are offering the D-Type (DB15) connectors, will you be offering the DVI type connector? 2.) For those with audio in, will you be offering RCA connections? Maybe put the RCA connector just below the BNC connector. Then put the DB15 connector for the audio just below the video DB15 connector. For my personal benefit, do you have the dimensions of this unit? I assume you built them to 1U specifications since they are for rack mounts, correct? Any preliminary cost numbers? I like it. It looks very professional. It sure would beat all of the double/single gang holes in the wall for wall plates.

Hello everyone, I finally got out GV-1480 installed this past weekend but because of some other issues I ended up having to head home early (125 miles away) without spending much time configuring it. I do have VNC access to the machine but nothing else remote setup yet. I have 12 cameras connected currently. The night I connected the cameras I noticed that some of the cameras had a little noise when the lights were off (not the greatest cameras so I am sure I need to change some of the settings) the noise was triggering the motion detection. So I turned down the sensitivity for those cameras till I can look into the settings on the box cameras. Last night (in 10 hours) the system used over 18gb. I have the video source settings at NTSC_M and 320x240. I believe the compression is set at MPEG4 ASP. I was hoping to go with a higher resolution, but maybe I shouldn't. Are these settings what everyone else uses? I am also thinking that there maybe some issues with two of my dome cameras at night. There wasn't too much visible noise or motion but the motion detection seemed to be recording very frequently even at the low sensitivity settings. I am a newbie with GeoVision but I didn't think it would use up 18 gig in 10 hours. I may have to disable motion detection on those cameras till I can get back to look into why it is sensing motion. I guess in a summary with my long post. Are my settings set at where most of you set your settings? Thanks!

Thanks for the input! I am just going to go with the Combo Card. That way I am not having to search for this and that, plus with a newbie like me I should get my foot in the door before trying to use different modules. A little off topic, can anyone tell me what type of input connector is on the DVI cables on the GV-1480, are they female like the GV-800? Thanks again. It is nice to get courteous professional help. Don't see that much anymore!

Thanks! That helps.

Does anyone know of or recommend any cameras and/or housings for paint booth applications? It needs to be explosion proof meaning that it won't ignite the paint and other chemical fumes. I searched for explosion proof cameras, but I get the feeling that the ones I found are marketing a camera that is supposed to be indestructible not necessarily for preventing explosions.

Thanks Rory. It looks like I have a lot to learn.

I looked into what you mentioned. To be honest I don't entirely understand the process (I'm a newbie). I found some items that seemed to resemble what you discussed. Looking at the prices of what I found I am noticing that by the time I add the loop through and add the mux I am talking nearly the same cost as going with the GV-1240 and GV-1480, correct? Also, am I able to specify which cameras get shown on the TV out port through the software? The Kodicom software allowed us to rotate between multiple cameras with a delay that we could also set.