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Front door camera, back door camera, and cash register, and ATM machines. http://avssys.net/?s=product&sub=camera&cat=outdoor&p=vnd49ir Covert Camera http://eclipsecctv.com/ECL-CPIR_hidden_camera.html Inexpensive camera for pool table area, dart boards, and table/chair areas http://eclipsecctv.com/ECL-554_mini_camera.html you will want a black and white version of the mini camera. 8 Channel DVR http://eclipsecctv.com/NUBIX8LT_security_DVR.html This should be in your price range for the whole system.

You did not say what DVR you have, and maybe you can glean some info from one, or a combination of these manuals. AVTech DVR network instruction manual: http://scorpiontheater.com/Documents/AVTech_Guide_Networking_AVC7XX_Linksys_Info_2A_Line2.pdf or http://scorpiontheater.com/Documents/AVTech_Guide_Network_Setup.pdf or http://scorpiontheater.com/Documents/AVTech_Guide_Digimerge_Various_Routers_Brands_configuration_manual_v1.1[1].pdf _____________________________________________________________ TP Link router http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/TP-Link/TL-WR541G/TL-WR541Gindex.htm Click on Gadspot IP camera (This is the closesest to an AVTech DVR). The above link came from here: http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm Scroll down to TP Link to see your model number. Will this be enough to get you pointed in the right direction?

Thank you very much! I went outside this moring after being woke up by my kids, and I went outside to look for my Lamborgini, but I must have been bad this year as Santa did not leave it! Rats! I wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

That is too funny, and it is too close to the truth sad to say! I guess we will be seeing this on Hallmark Cards soon! LOL!

That is too funny, and almost to true for real life! I guess we will soon be seeing that on the back of Hallmark Cards !

Sorry it does not work that way. You can read her mind, but you still will not understand her! With mind reading she will still be one step ahead of you. Lord knows how they do it! LOL!

I am not worried about city cameras, but I am worried about the "whisper blade" blacked out helicopter, and the "mind reading" goverment special ops! Yea Right! LOL!

I would have to agree with SW. I would be more concerned if you were young, and an extremely attractive female. I would be concerned about some male friend getting your IP address, and your password, and then watching you on interior cameras if you walk around nude. What is your security threat level? How much are you worth in cash, or quick sell? Do you hold a position such as an extreme high level executive for a bank, or related "cash" situation, (it could be research, and development, or pre patent issues as well). I would say that you are safe, but yes with the right motivation (and not just cash such as revenge) anything is possible. Years ago when growing up who would have thought that I would flip open my communicator, and speak to a distant person, give them my GPS location, and then take a picture where I am, and then send that photo to someone else, and then map/google some other place, and see a photo of that location? Speaking of that where is my Dick Tracy watch, and my Get Smart shoe phone?

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I would like you to try to bring them down my chimney, and place them under my Christmas Tree! LOL!

Are you getting all of the bids? You may be to cheap. Are you losing all of the bids? You maybe specing the wrong equipment, or your bid is to high. Are you about 75%? Then I would say you are just right? Go for the most up front, and then let them "bargain" you down. I bid the highest that I can get away with without losing the job, and then towards the end of the install, if they have been well behaved clients then sometimes I provide a "gift". Each install would dictate that gift. Perhaps they could use an extra camera, or there is some electronics thing unrelated to the CCTV install that you can "tweak, repair, or tidy up the wiring ect". Getting people to call you is the hard part, getting them to except you bid is the easy part. You need more CCTV info? http://scorpiontheater.com/cctvmag.aspx

http://www.dipelcctv.co.kr/data/manual/dvr-470s,%20470sr/dvr-470s,%20470sr%20manual.pdf That will be $20.00 USA cash please! LOL! Just joking!

This is not your DVR, but the AVTech networking manual should guide you in the right direction. http://scorpiontheater.com/Documents/AVTech_Guide_Networking_AVC7XX_Linksys_Info_2A_Line2.pdf

Your observation about the drives killing your brick may be right, or at least it is a thought. Due to the procedure that you used to get your DVR then you probably got it below what most vendors can buy it for to resell at retail so then you are ahead of the game, and you can "afford" to lose the warranty aspect. Due to your background in electronics then I support you in your "factory modifications". I only throw in the "scare the devil out of you" for those who have no background, or experience with electronics that just try "anything", and then ZAP! OH! OH! It probably would not hurt to add another fan to the mix now that you have a larger power supply to help in powering the drives, and the extra cooling fans. I would hate to see the chips get over heated. Did you have to modifiy the power tip? What brick did you use? If you have a model number that would be great, and a link for the specs, and where you bought it. I would like to add that to my "list" of replacement parts for others who may need the info.

Remember that the DVR draws 42 watts. You should have one rated 90 to 120 watts. A proper replacement will be needed if the DVR is under warranty. Using a different power supply will void the warranty. Dell power supplys have been used on the DVRs. I do not know whether they had to cut off the power tip, or not. 5 amp should work, but you are on your own with using it.

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http://www.stevehoffman.tv/ http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/index.php?s=7ad2ee71dfd5b3fcf67baf13022db8a4 http://scorpiontheater.com/tube.aspx My favorite on this page is the Vintage Radio Shack Catalogs back to 1939. (USA) http://scorpiontheater.com/htlinks.aspx http://scorpiontheater.com/surge.aspx http://scorpiontheater.com/links.aspx http://usa.denon.com/History.asp Quick time file format specification (white paper) http://scorpiontheater.com/qtff.aspx Basic Electronics http://scorpiontheater.com/electronics.aspx Blu Ray laser info http://www.sony.net/Products/SC-HP/cx_news/vol49/np_sld3234vf_vfi.html PLAYSTATION http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation PLAYSTATION 2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_2 PLAYSTATION 3 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3 Gigabit video interface for auto mobiles (multiplexing rear view video, gps info, DVD video, composite video, HD programing, and Video games) http://www.sony.net/Products/SC-HP/application/gvif/product/white/index2-1.html Automotive video transmitter (on to two pair wireing scheme). http://www.sony.net/Products/SC-HP/cx_news/vol49/pdf/cxm4017r_18r.pdf DOLBY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby DOLBY DIGITAL (AC3) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Digital DOLBY PRO LOGIC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Pro_Logic DOLBY STEREO http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Stereo SURROUND SOUND http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surround_sound

DC 19 Volts Awesome!! I love hearing that!!

SEE? I told you I was poking a stick in the dark! I wish I really good help. If you call then immeaditly ask for a supervisor (If you say support level two, then maybe that will get the entry level person off the phone before they run the rant of "unplug device", and "press reset", "Stand on your head, and rub belly" ect. Keep us posted, as I am curious too.

We always demand some kind of line filtration. A good UPS with line filtration will keep a lot of the nails out of the coffin!

Go to maps.google and bring up your address. Take the link then post it here, and then we can take a look. Do the satellite view then click on links then cut, and paste the email / IM link. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=800+s+harbor+city+blvd+melbourne+fl&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.610437,56.25&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=28.097705,-80.6127&spn=0.001107,0.001717&z=19 http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1900+Aurora+Rd,+Melbourne,+FL%E2%80%8E&sll=28.136218,-80.651808&sspn=0,359.999142&ie=UTF8&ll=28.136287,-80.651968&spn=0.00105,0.001717&t=h&z=19&iwloc=A

Thank you for posting all of this information! I believe this will help out the next person after they read this post. I think you are going to save a lot of people a lot of money, or a lot of heartache. Maybe they should send you 10% on what they save by taking your examples, and protecting themselves. Again, thanks for the heads up.

Do not have then come back!!!!! There is something very wrong in their approach! I was reading too many red flags between your lines, but simple hand tools is a must for any installer. They should have a parts bin with drywall screws concrete screws, lag bolts, and various plastic anchors ect. They should have a parts bin with BNC to RCA adapters, RCA to BNC adapters, Female to Female BNC adapters, power pigtails, spools of connection wire (jumpers ect), caulk, new drill bits, low voltage trim rings, blank wall plate with a hole for the wires to come out of, 9/16 staples, drywall screws, concrete screws, butt splices, electrical tape, plastic anchors, and zip ties. I never make drywall mistakes (Ha! Ha! I hope you believe that one)! I carry drywall compound, tape, and tools to spread it. It is more that people change things duing an install, and I want to leave the job as I found it. There is something very wrong about this company. If they did a proper site survey, and you were the cause to delay the installation then it is very fair for them to charge you that fee. The installation is the easy part. Tweaking, and setting everything when the equipment is operational requires an experienced CCTV guy. Get rid of the ones you have. I could see where they send out "attic rats", and then the CCTV master shows up on site as the last wire is being plugged in, and that is OK, but these guys do not install CCTV, and they may not have the insight to make a proper correction. I find things all the time that look good on paper, but then when you look at the site errrr maybe it would be better if........ For a site survey I would mount a battery operated monitor to a camera and simulate where the cameras are to be mounted to assure the home owner that where they thought they wanted the cameras are where they are truely going to want them once they see the video. This corrects a lot of mistakes before you actually get to the installation point. I am really sorry to hear about these guys. I cannot give them a bad rap as they are not CCTV installers. If they were CCTV installers with this behaviour then I would be embarressed myself even though I am not the installer. Hire some new guy, and do not pay them a dime. Whip out the contract. They get paid for what they complete. The did not complete, and they are fired. I may give the guy that showed up $50.00, but the company needs to reevaluate what they qualify themselves to install.

If you have worked with electronics then you will not need a schematic as the power supply is a basic power supply. I have a feeling that there is a simple explanation, and that if you were on site you would have the DVR running in 5 seconds. The other person I am assuming does not have troubleshooting experience, and this may be a confusing to this person. Worse case scenerio: Check this chip for output: U32 3.3 volts. If shorted to ground then replace diode 6. Pin 3 is the output. http://scorpiontheater.com/Documents/AVTech760_S817B33AMC_CWWT2G_PowerReg.pdf If you do not have power then it gets tricky.

http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=91418&highlight=#91418 What is he charging you for this install? I find it interesting that he does not have his own hardware, bolt, and other needed items!