smallpoxman

Hello, I had purchased a DVR back in 2012 from LaView (LV-D0404BS) have installed all the cameras and was looking to upgrade. Problem is I'm not to familiar with any DVR's, I was looking to go HD-SDI. I have a 4Channel system, what do you suggest?

The brands have to be similar to even work? Even if I had an HD-SDI DVR other brand camera, your telling me they wouldn't work together? Why is that? That sounds pretty silly, what is a good brand of DVR/Camera to go with? I do not know anything still learning

Hello all, I had just finished installing a 4ch system and one of my cameras I'd about 16' from the ground and overlooks my garage and driveway which is about a 200+ foot area. My camera does no justice at all during night time so instead of spending some extra cash on a new camera, I figured a floodlight would be a better option. I was looking on amazon for some that covered up to a 300' range but as far as the install goes, how would you go about hooking it up to power? Would it be possible if it had the same connection as the video cameras power connect that they sell 100' cord with those types of connectors on them, that I could just hook up directly to the DVR for power? And ideas would be helpful

Well honestly, I am not sure what the problem was, tried switching cameras and still nothing so I just ended up changing both of the existing wires, and now the problem has been resolved. And no I was not using the cords that were provided with the unit, I had purchased some at my local hardware store, they were pretty heavy duty, wish I would've know what the heck happened oh well! (EDIT) So here are the cables that I had used, not sure if it was an RG59 https://www.menards.com/main/electrical/safety-security/accessories/first-alert-100-bnc-cable-double-shielded-with-adapters/electrical/doorbells-alarms-security-systems/safety-security-accessories/first-alert-100-bnc-cable-double-shielded-with-adapters/p-1444430463499.htm

Hello everyone, I had some questions I couldn't find a definite answer for on google, so I figured someone here could answer my question. So I was installing some home security cameras running the 100ft bnc cable from outside through the attic and down in interior wall, through the basement up to the DVR. I have a 4 channel DVR system and previous to this event I had 3 cameras connected, which all of them were working fine. So i was having trouble running the 4th BNC cable through the same hole as the other 2 cams so I used a drop magnet and rigged up a 15' fiberglass push rod to help assist it through the hole. got them through and when I went back up to check the DVR, camera 4(new) had a static image and 2(old) had just a black screen. So I am thinking that by being the GENIUS I am, I damaged these wires? Am I going to have to start running new wires, or is there any way to salvage? (EDIT)Here is the pull Magnet I used if that makes a difference. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YJB5WO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 I'm still puzzled as to why camera 2(old) would go out when it was working completely fine previously before this install... I will inspect the 100'+ for any damage, to which I found no rips or tears bends or anything in the existing and new cable. I have a 4 channel LA View DVR and camera system