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Many IP cameras support RTSP stream in addition to ONVIF, and can be manually set up as such in the NVR (have done this myself on some ocations). If the video stream (weather forcast) supports RTSP, it should be possible to set it up in a similar way. The different NVRs has different ways of setting up, but the latest NVR I did this to, I had to manually add userdefined protocol and add the RTSP info there (port 554 and so on), then add the stream as a camera, using the userdefined protocol.

All items in your netwrok needs to have the same IP-range. This is very important. Start with your access points. To make it easy, set them up on your desk, next to eachother. Choose one of them and connect your computer/laptop to it. Obtain IP adress from the access point and enter it's web interface. Make a note of which IP your computer gets. Set it up to broadcast with an SSID and password of your choice. This is the one you connect your DVR to. I advice you to write down that info. Connect your computer to the other access point and enter it's web interface. Set it to connect to the SSID/password you set on the previous access point. This is the one you connect your camera to. When connecting the IP camera, make sure to set it to manual IP adress within the same range as the access points. When connecting the DVR camera, make sure to set it to manual IP adress within the same range as the access points. Program the DVR to receive video stream from the camera's IP adress. If it does not work, temporary connect the camera directly to the DVR.

Agreed. Navigating the menus can me a bit of fiddling. Great you solved it.

Found the usermanual, I think. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1018500/Avalon-Qvis.html?page=13#manual Page 13 says: "Password protection: If the password is entered continuously wrong for three times, the alarm will start. If the password is continuously wrong five times, the account will be locked. (Through a reboot or after half an hour, the account can be unlocked automatically)"

Is this an analog or IP camera? The numbers you list are typical numbers for Pelco-D adress and baudrate, which makes me think it might be analogue. Are you able to move the camera? (By joystick/keyboard or PC software?) If analog, and using jooystick/keyboard, you should be able to type 95 call on your keyboard to enter OSD manu of the camera. Use the joystick to navigate the menus and probably under display option or something similar you'll fbe able to turn information on/off. If IP, you should be able to use netbrowser to navigate to display options there.

I've seen a lot of text-in systems that communicates with cash registers, ATMs and such equipment. I have need of a text-in system that allows me to type custom text into the videofeed manually. The text-in unit itself should not be a problem as they are found many places. The challange is the unit emulating a cash register and lets me actually type in what I want. Is there such a system in existance allready, or would I need to develop it myself? I have done some searching for the text-in protocols (most text-in units seems to use RS232 while others seems to use IP), but haven't found anything specific to build on. anyone with experience with this?

I do not think such a camera exists. Also, the camera's motion sensor will be affected when the sun rises and sets, which could make it not reliable. Are you any good with programming? If yes, there might be a better solution for you. Get a PIR detector (commonly used in burglary alarm), an Arduino and either a GSM module (requires GSM card tho) or LAN module. Make a counter on the arduino that resets every time the motion sensor (PIR detector) triggers. If counter reaches x amount (let's say 24 hours), send message through GSM/LAN module. Easy if you know Arduino beforehand. Managable if you know some programming. A difficult challenge if you don't know any programming at all. Many PIRs has elaborate functions you don't need in this case. Get a simple one with a latching output. https://www.banggood.com/search/motion-detector-pir-sensor.html I reccommend the Uno, as it's cheap, easy and most examples use it https://www.banggood.com/search/arduino-uno.html GSM module can send text messages to your phone, but needs a subscription. Many phone companies offer a second or third SIM card that can used for this. https://www.banggood.com/search/gsm-module-arduino.html I know you said WIFI, but I prefer cable wherever possible. https://www.banggood.com/search/arduino-lan.html WIFI is sometimes included on the microprocessor. https://www.banggood.com/search/arduino-wifi-shield.html To learn programming with Arduino, https://www.arduino.cc/ is a good place to start. Download the software, look at the examples, check examples on the net and implement your own code.

First: Try to ping the DVR IP adress. - Is it in the same range as your computer? (first three numbers of IP-adress match, like 192.168.1.***) Next: You might need to modify or even disable firewall on your computer to let through whatever ports your DVR requires. Putting the DVR IP into "trusted sites" might also help. Third: Try different web browsers. Some DVRs work on all, some require activeX, which is mostly IE supported, and then you need to allow activeX connections in the security settings of the browser. Most CCTV equipment requires you to, once connected, download and install a small component for your web browser to communicate properly.

Welcome tot he forum. For advice, learn and follow the surveilance rules of your current country. some countries are more strict than others when storing data is concerned.

I think no. The USB controller is most likely used in combination with PC and PC software and I doubt the USB controller will work with the NVR. RS-485 controllers are mostly for analog cameras. Most analog DVRs har RS-485 input/output, but I seriously doubt the NVR has it.

This is why you don't buy important equipment from chinese web shops. You might be lucky and there might be DIP-switches or an OSD menu where you can change it back to AHD.

Are the two switches in the two buildings connected? Then, if set up properly and if NVR supports that many cameras, the recordings from all cameras should be saved to the same NVR. As for port forwarding, you don't set that in the switch. You set that in the router that connects your LAN to the internet. Then, when outside the network, you access your routers external IP adress.

You left out how wide you want to capture. https://www.pelco.com/partners/tools-calculators/camera-lens-field-of-view-calculator-fov Entering 10m=30ft distance and assuming 4m long truck = 12Ft, that'll give you a 12mm lense. Most common (and therefor often cheapest) varifocal lense is something like 3-12mm.

How far along are you on this project? 1: Purchase DVR with ethernet capabilites 2: Connect the DVR to your router 3: Set the DVR IP adress to a static adress which is within the same network range as the router 4: Test the connection with your computer/laptop/smartphone/whatever 5: Check which ports the DVR connects to 6: Enter setup of your router. Route the ports used by your DVR 7: test from a device that is not on your local network. To help further, further details is needed.

As long as you are willing to open it up and show the insides (they'll scan it tho, so they'll know nothing bad is inside), they should let you have it. But it's electronics and they're touchy abou that sorta thigns nowadays. I would check with your airline. And if you do, make sure to have PLENTY of time to pass whatever security check they will add to allow you to carry it on board. I'm talking at least two hours before you normally would have to check in.

Not all PTZ cameras support tracking. Far from it. Check your camera spesification to find out if yours does. If it does not say wether or not it supports tracking, it does not support it.

I'm no doctor, but I believe practice and dedication will do everyone good. Stay, hang around, enjoy. If it works, great! If not, at least you enjoyed it.

First: Don't. Second: Don't. Third: Use a drill bit that has specifications for drilling into steel. Ask your local vendor for advice which to buy. They are more expensive than regular drill bits but if you use a cheap one, you'll soon experience why it's worth to pay the extra bucks. Fourth: Use cutting oil when drilling steel. If your drill bit gets dry, it gets hot and it will break and you will have to buy a new one. Fifth: It's gonna take time. Be patient. Take breaks so not to give your self tendonitis. Sixth: Are you sure there is no other way?

You probably won't like to hear this, but if you need the DVR on your network you need to make a purchase. If you're, like, very handy with a soldering iron and are comfortable with soldering surface mounted components and able to identify which chip does which job, you might be able to switch out the ethernet controller, because that's most likely what is broken unless you're unlucky and there's something further in. If the above seems scary or impossible to you, either live with the DVR not being online or purchase a new one. Also, ask your insurance company if they cover that kind of thing.

1: Ebay / Radio Shack / your friendly neighbourhood CCTV installer 2: A 2,8-12mm lense will do you good on most occations and is what I reccommend when in doubt. 2,8mm will give you about 88° view and 12mm will give about 25° view. 88° will give you about 175 feet across when 100 feet away 25° will give you about 40feet across when 100 feet away.

Is the camera set up to directly store to the NAS, or do you have an NVR/PC software to handle it for you? Because the NVR/PC software should have this option built-in. If the camera is set directly to the NAS, with no PC/software, you're probably gonna need an app for the NAS to detect and delete file based on time/date or set up a computer to routinely detect and delete files based on the same time/date. You might be lucky and the camera itself has this function, but I do not think so.

FPV cameras are usually made for dron flying and such, with wide angle lenses, but those lenses are in most cases exchangable. Wide angle lenses also distort the image somewhat. Google CCTV lense calculator (or use this link http://www.cctvlenscalculator.com/ ) to find your preferred lens. Something around 14-26mm should be appropriate, I think, but check my math to be sure. FPV cameras are small and usually low energy, whch is good for your project. You might want to look into FPV video transmitters. There are expensive ones, but there sure are cheap ones too. Many countries has laws regarding CCTV surveilance and most of them include putting up signs, informing that people in the area is being filmed. Look up the laws for your country.

For this project, any brand would do. Tell the guys at Radio shack (or your local similar shop, depending on your country) your specs and they will set you up.

Check for cobwebs or similar on the lense. I had similar problem once, and a spider had decided to live by the nice, warm camera house. Everytime the spider went for a walk it disrupted the image.

Try setting up motion detection on the IP camera. Old style analog DVR had the motion detection on the DVR side. New style IP NVR has the motion detection on the IP camera side.