kensai01

I just got a great deal on a cheap ZMODO system. I know I should have spent more but... money. Questions regarding conduit / wire on the outside of the home: I have a question regarding installation on the outside. I have a general idea how to mount the cameras, they are outdoor cameras but I will "try" to place them in shielded locations as best possible. However I have no idea how to run the wires on the outside of the home. My house is square and entryway's on three sides with NO entry ways on the 4th side. I will use two cameras on the front, one on the side and another in the back. There is a specific spot where a lot of wires are ran into the home from various utilities and I want to have all four cameras meet at this spot then enter the home. Do I have to use some sort of conduit to run the wire along the siding of my house. This would be to prevent someone cutting the line and shield it from the elements. If so, what would you suggest? I know I have to place the wires higher on my home (10ft+) to prevent access from the outside, so I want to make it look as neat as possible - any suggestions in this regard? Questions regarding placement of DVR: My basement is behind a steel door with a high security lock. However it gets humid, roughly 64-75% during the summer. Would I be OK having my DVR stored there? I'm worried about it having issues with the higher humidity; however, the entire system is completely useless if I have it sitting anywhere out in the open where it's accessible. I want to make sure it's #1 behind a secured door and #2 hidden still even if it's down there. Any suggestions are welcome.