MrBoppityHead

The front jog wheel looks rather Sanyo / Panasonic esq? Although I'd imagine it would be probably easier just to replace it with a newer DVR, that will also most likely give you more control over the likes of motion detection and alerts etc.

Hi All, I know this is an old thread but I've just come across so thought I'd reply as I'm currently doing the same! I'm very confident with Analogue systems, especially the likes of Cathexis and American Dynamics etc although I've never tried IP. I wanted to install CCTV at home although couldn't justify spending too much (partly as my partner wouldn't approve!), I had a spare AMD Windows 8 laptop that I installed iSpy on and purchased a D-Link 5020L and a DB Power PTZ. The D-Link is hopeless and failed after a week, the DB Power however is frankly perfect. Like a lot of Chinese cameras I've seen, it tends to lose Wi-Fi but Ethernet is an easy fix for that. I can successfully view remotely, and have ordered some additional cameras for the rear and sides of the property respectively. My only gripe is that I personally don't think the AMD E1 is robust enough to handle it, but it's doing okay. I'm in the process of installing an Escam 720P camera, I've found it pixelates on the highest setting although is fine on the lower resolutions. Has anyone experienced similar and any suggestions? I'm currently using a TalkTalk Super Hub and Cat6 cabling, although have ordered a HP Procurve network switch which I'm hoping will relieve some of the strain from the router as currently everything connects directly to that.