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Hey all, I was asked to modify an existing setup that has a security camera at the front entrance of the apartment building. Currently, the security camera is being modulated on channel 109? over the local cable service. They recently had satellite installed in the building and want to provide the video feed to tenants that choose to go with satellite rather than the cable service. The head end for the satellite is right above the cable head end and the modulator. Can anybody advise me on how I can service both these systems with the camera feed? Equipment needed? Thx... and a Merry Christmas everyone. Randy

Verite, If you have somewhere I can ftp that file to... I can do that for you. I've got V:5.301 zipped. It's about 66MB. ran

What Rapid said... I've done it that way many times. Cheaper alternative is get a couple pieces of 1/2'' plywood, bout 12-16'' inches square. Drill holes and place one on either side of wall, fasten with bolts. Attach mount directly to wood. And if ya want to keep it purdy, paint wood to match building.

Hey all, Have an issue with logging into a GV-600 ver:5.4 on a Win2000 OS that's been going for the last couple years with no problems. Everytime we try to view the webcam or remote playback over the last couple of days, we get message saying we need to "install the latest version of directx". JPEG image viewer does not work either. Can log in and check server info and everything seems to be up and running ok. I've tried from several different PC's, all with directx 9.0c, all getting same message. Any help would be mucho appreciated. thx.

Ahh geez... can you add me to the list then please. Thx a bunch ranron2k@yahoo.ca

Hey all, Doing a quote for a carwash. Anything in particular I should be looking for in the cams/housings for inside the bays. Any past experiences would be appreciated. thx ran

Well, lighting isn't going to be all that great around there so was thinking of going B/W. However, I'm going to go back out and have another look at the site. VST_Man inspired me to look at it from a different angle. If I can mount all 3 cams from that lobby roof, it's going to save the client a whack of money on cabling, conduit and labor (wasn't looking forward to pulling 350' of cable through conduit anyway). Should be able to pick up some nice day/night cams, lenses and housings with that money. Won't make as much on the job but what the hell, I'd rather do it right the first time around. My main concern was for the cameras right off the start. The establishment is one that rents rooms by the hour. You know the clientel right. When I got there to do the site survey, 4 cops were kicking in doors on the 2nd level. Told me to get the hell outta there. And I was told, the staff won't go outside after dark in fear for their lives. If that's life around that place, how much of a chance ya think those little ole cams stand heh.

rory, Ya, know about the general quality of Everfocus. It's tough finding the right cam for the cash people are willing to shell out. They all want a Mercedes on a K-car budget. Haven't been able to find anything similar for the job without pricing myself out of the install. Might have to take a chance on them. VST_Man, Thought of that already. Actually, the owner made that suggestion for the 3rd cam that's going in the walkway above the office. The only problem I saw with putting them on the lobby roof was that the sun travels across the entire roof of the building where the cameras are going. Not sure a sunshade on a housing is going to make much of a difference and again, cost of cam, lense etc. becomes an issue. Hmmm, on the otherhand, the amount they'd be saving on cabling and conduit just might pay for a real nice day/night camera. Might have to rework this one. Thx for stirring some thought.

Hey guys, Wondering if any of you have an opinion on the Everfocus EHD350/EHD150 domes. I need something in a dome with heater and because of mounting location limitations, traditional cam and outdoor housing won't do. The installation site has been having all sorts of problems and anything protruding out on a camera mount will more than likely be batted off the wall (not that they won't try the dome, I'll be attaching them to the brick wall). Anyway, they'll shell out for a midrange camera, the ExtremeCCTV line is a bit much for them. Here's a few pics I took of the place. Thx in advance. Randy