VST_Man

eclipse comes with a 1 year warranty so whats the prob?

Do outdoor cameras need power? Yes. Siamses cable is comprised of 2 cable types. (1) is the RG-59 and the other is a pair of wire, 18 guage, which is what you use to power the camera's from a central location in your house. If so, do I have a regular outlet installed where the camera is? you do not need outlets at the camera if you use siamese cable. What is the difference between CAT5 and siamese cables? CAT5 is 4 pair data cable in one cable. each pair can be used to complete a circuit, video or voltage (24 VAC or 12VDC). ie. one camera will require 2 pair on CAT5. Pair one for video and pair 2 for power. What brand of outdoor domes do you recommend (given that I only need fixed, b/w). Is there a specific model you would go with? many to choose from. I use many different suppliers. I can PM you the details if you wish. Also, do you have a DVR brand/model you might recommend for this given the budget amount? dito..... Is there a detailed list of items that will be needed? Yes - (1) DVR, 8 channel - (4) camera's - either RG-58 (siamese) cable or CAT5 cable. if you go RG-58 make sure you get decent stuff. Spytown is my choice when they have free shipping, then I buy bulk. - (1) 8 camera power supply. 24VAC or 12 VDC....make sure you camera's match the power supply you buy. - if you install CAT5 you will need ( passive (no power required) video baluns, 2 for each circuit. I use TGP001, Twisted Pair Ground Loop Isolation Video Balun ($31.00ea), from ming@foresight-cctv.com they are a Canada Company but very good. Grund loop can kick your butt so i started to use built in ground loop isolators in my baluns to play it smart. - (1) APC or UPS.........battery back-up surge protection. I recommend atleast a 750 or higher. Are there any good turnkey systems for this price range? I'd stay away from "turn-key" systems unless you are smart to the parts used or find a good supplier.........many here on this site but some won't sell, they just sell & install..............like myself. Besides the cable runs, is this a do it yourself project or should I have this done professionally. My first reaction is to tell you to have somone do it but you will need to budget 4500 - 6000 for this if you do. It is not that hard to buy and install, kinda fun....but that's just me. You may not like it? - Let's start with the cable & power supply. How long is your longest camera length? If it is 200ft. or less you can safely go with Siames cable. Power Supply; 12VDC If 200 - 500ft I'd go with CAT5 and a 24VAC Power Supply. If 500ft - 900ft I'd go CAT5 and a 28VAC Power Supply. Beyond that I'd go with CAT5, 28VAC, and active baluns (power required). Camera's and DVR.......contact Nick Ciancarelli, Sales Engineer, Digital WatchGuard, Inc. www.digitalwatchguard.com, *******ph x***, ******), tell him Kerry sen you. Nick had a deal on the Nuvio DVR's and can help you select the right Camera. Don't get stuck on just one camera....each "view" is different and may require different camera types. After "Nick" gives you a shopping list send me a PM and I'll double check them for you to make sure the deal is sweet. Remember, your not in any hurry to buy. Get the cable installed and then you can work on it from there. Take your time, compare, and then buy. No, I don't get anything for this. I install what I sell.....just in case someone out there thinks otherwise. Oh, my opinion on cable and power supplies is mine and not supported by documented specs.(specs push the equipment farther than I like to trust)......just my way of ensuring a good signal everytime. send me a PM and we'll go from there. You can then post your "findings" when you make your move. [/url]

$3k is plenty. Buy decent siamese cable or CAT5 cable and have the telephone guy run the cable when he runs the telephone wires. slip him $50 a run/cable drop or work a better deal. Since it is new construction it is easy money for any installer. make sure the installer observes the seperation rules of video cables and power cables. 1ft. min. when running along and 4 to 12 inch on crossings. use fire calk to fill your holes. consider your future camera installs; buy a 8 channel vice 4. install several video cable to support 8 camera's and only install 4 now and later???? make sure you run a CAT5 from the DVR location to the DSL box location so that you are ready to connect to the internet. also consider running window and door alarm wires........do it now and save later. consider modulating the DVR video output into your cable system so that you can view the camera's from any TV in the house. again, new construction is easier now than later. lots of info here so read and ask. if your lighting is good then DO NOT waste your money on IR bullets. Buy a couple outdoor domes with varifocal, 480 tvl, low light capable, with exview chips. DVR is the backbone so I would DEMO out quite a few before you make a decision. Don't rush on the camera's and DVR right now. read a bit and ask. get the cables in first and make sure you focus on any cable improvements now.....

crap? pretty quick shot, any usage data to support your claim? why is it crap? I have not used this YET and also want a decent opinion, not just "one word". Rory. can it be viewed via the internet with any brower or does it require P software? and, what is the network speed? 10/100, both? cost? (950us) From what I am hearing this unit is ok considering the cost. Not the best unit, just the best economy unit for the money spent. tnx

MPEG4 updates any pixel changes. The others repeat the entire pic. search and read for more specific info.............lots to say but not enough time tonight, tomorrow, or later.

looks out of focus. dip switch settings are correct?

to hard........................

depends; cheap......I'd go with a hand held MPEG4 video recored recorder (make sure it is 12vdc) and a camera. you'll have to pull it everyday and review ALL the video. Expensive; vehicle dvr and camera, like the police use.

try a different camera on the end of, &, how long of a cable run?

pvc over metal is better in most situations where the conduit CANNOT be damaged or cut...why? Electrical noise, grounding issues, signal crosstalk, and lighting strikes, are reduced. ie. many of my installs are mini storage companies which all of the building to date are metal. Metal conducts, period. If that building get hit by lighting it will carry over to the conduit/camera system, not to mention the ground loop issues, signal interferance, ect. just my opinion based on basic electricity. I use metal conduit only when it is obvious that it will not have to be protected. and lets face it, if someone is going to cut or damage........they usually bring the right tool for the job anyway....

guess there has to be a specific reason to go pressurized...........and most of us don't have any customer willing to pay for "pressurized" when it really buys you nothing. unpressurized work fine in "normal" installs.

why the change? flex not working?

drop the cable in one room and test it...........then you'll know for sure....

cheap + cheap = cheap...............good luck

ntsc pal setting?

I've got 2 7706's up and running. Work great. But, there is a new one I've tried from CCTV Imports, Covington. The B9100EX gives the same picture, has the same specs (including mechanical filter) and is $60 cheaper and I like the lense adjustment dials on the outside, rear outside pannel for access to the dip switches. Nice features. If I had to spend the money twice I'd buy the 9100's. CCTV Imports is also in the Huricanne devestation path so if you can spend your money there, they need it.

sounds like ground loop. you either need ground loop isolators or active baluns, not passive. ground loops are tough to fix when you apply basic grounding techniques, power schemes. best way to avoid ground loop or poor video picture is to use active baluns from the start. I learn that the expensive way.............hard way. PTZ? If it works on a short wire then you already have your answer.........that wire run is too long for the signal to go OR you have interferance on the wire. make sure all your cable runs are not installed close to ac power cables. ground loops are created when you have differences in poientials. That potiential can sometimes be solved by grounding but I've found that it is very hard to get right because when you fix one camera the others go bad? no ryme or reasn other than that potiential shifted and your chasing it. ground loop isolators block those unneeded signals and allow the video. good luck

how do you think DOT (depart of trans) does the highway cams? IP cams will do it but you'll have to spend the money to get quality results. a simple single cam web server at each site will also do. ie. i tested a simple web cam called the ip9100, out of china. it's very simple and cheap and would do the trick for you. not sure what you want as far as quality end results......... list your end result requirements and then shop.

1st looks out of focus........2nd good, 3rd...why color if the 2nd works well? IR..........Rory is most likely talking about the "extreme" camera line up and his advice may apply to that expensive camera and not to most of the cheaper IR types out there. an extreme beam and a cheaper beam can't compare when installing and setting them up. Specs, specs, specs.......................the ability to read and understand the specs of each camera helps you place and set-up correctly. the limits of those specs also restricts your options.

go with a sony lense, dome or bullet, high res, varifocal. lots out there so shop til you drop.

you were not jerked, you did not know. most people, clients, think they can install on thier own. some can, very small percentage, but in the end they spend the money (pro install cost) anyway. 75ft. away is a long way to get face recognition. Do you own anything, building, pole, tree, that you could move the camera closer to? If not, your looking at something like a 35mm lense but you don't have the lighting figured out yet either and you'll still have an issue with the faces from 75ft. How's the lighting? Can you improve the lighting? If you want to catch them hire a pro to do the camera installs. you won't be disappointed and you'll catch the vandals.

come on........ease up on the world herm......... it's just a video camera. these "people" have smiles, hearts, children, dogs, cats, and goals. Honestly speaking, your out of line Herm.

We all need to focus on what needs to be done and do it. there will be plenty of time LATER to look back and point fingers. This is not the time to make assumptions of fault. Having been one of "them", I can assure you that they are doing everything they can and that they are completely focused on the task at hand. BUT, they need our support, not our negative comments from our air conditioned homes. The pictures I've seen only tell me that WE are up against something that has never happen in America before. How can you prepare and react to that? I can't imagine the critical issues they are trying to undertake all at once. But they will, I know they will. I will pray for those who are waiting for that help to believe it is coming and to hang in there until it comes. The ones who commit crimes against his fellow human will be judged, either here on earth or on their way to hell. Show me one uniformed, professional, community leader, God fearing person, who is refusing to go and help. Then you may have a story to tell.

the obvious answer is quality. money does not alway equal better, but, once you find a quality line of products you are assured that it is not cheap. if you want quality and don't want to waste time and money, paying for a professional install will; - save you money in using professional services vice hit'n miss purchases. - save you time you can apply elsewhere. - worry free repairs, most covered under a warranty. I'm a small business and I see lots of people trying to install professional CCTV equipment. Sooner or later they end up calling me because what they don't know and what they think they know creates a mess. And cleaning up someone elses's mess is always costlier. My advice. either allow us to do it or read on, buy it yourself, and be prepared to suck it up later.