DVR MAN

Go into our menu and look for the reset option. Click on it to return the settings to the factory settings. If things do not improve, email me. DVR MAN

I just switched to the Samsungs. Mine are razor sharp and do not show any flair or wash out when the image brightens. I think you need to play with the setup menu. As for focus, try zooming to the aproximate view that you need. Then tighten the zoom screw. Then tighten the focus screw just barely enough to lmpart a slight drag on it. Use your thumb and forefinger on either side of the focus screw, and bearly move it until you achieve focus. Then watch the monitor and move side to side on the screw to nail the sweet spot. Be sure to have a decent monitor with good crisp resolution. Also assure that you are focusing on an object that has sharply defined lines (like spokes on a mag wheel). This procedure works well for me. DVR MAN P.S. Did you buy from an authorzed reseller?

I prefer bullets over domes. It seems that domes have inherent I/R ghosting problems. If you look at a night image from a dome, look for a hazy ring of reflections from the I/Rs. Some bullets also have this problem, but domes exhibit more. Domes have more limited i/R distance also. I have recently switched from one brand of bulets (which had hit/miss ghosting between cameras) to a brand with absolutly no ghosting. Just crisp clear night vision. The I/Rs on the new cameras are almost invisible due to new coating technology. The lens covers 2.8-10MM. The I/R is evenly dispersed from ~5-10 MM, but is slightly darker on edges at 2.8-5 MM. These cameras are real killers out to 50 meters at night. I don't think I can mention brand names. If interested email me. DVR Man

I somehow exceeded my # of logins on my tablet. Now it is asking for some CAPTCHA!!! What the heck is that? Whatever it is, it is not on my tablet screen. Why the ordeal? Why not just have a 1/2 hour wait? How do I rectify this? DVR MAN

It is not a DVR. I was setting up this forum on my new tablet. The # of attempted logins was exceeded and I got locked out. Now it is asking for a CAPTCHA! I never herd of such a thing. There is nothing on the tablet screen called capotcha. So I am fried as far as being able to log in on my new tablet. DVR MAN

Soffet install; For years I have drilled, fed a fish tape through the hole, climbed down the ladder, went inside attached the coax to the fish, then went back up the ladder and pulled, ETC,ETC. BUMMER! Last month I had an appefony. I measured the cable, took it up the ladder, drilled a 1/2 inch hole, and fed the coax inside. It coils up in a pile. Then I hook up the camera. Then go inside and snag the cable with a hook on a rod. Pull the cable out flat, feed it down the drop hole, add BNC and stick it on the DVR. Wire the power and DONE. No muss, No fuss. Try it! DVR MAN

I have not had a problem with tangeling when using this method. However, I always had issues when pulling the coax with the fish. As for inaccesable locations, I look before drilling when I shoot the Laser. The hook on a stick reaches in tight areas to grab the coax. Surprisingly, the coax seems to coil up reasonably well. DVR MAN

I pre measure so that I can install the cam while on the ladder. Then after I climb down, the outside work is done. DVR MAN except for aiming & focusing. Sometimes it lays in a coil that becomes a tangle when you pull it out. Sometimes that tangle is in an inaccessable spot & requires that all the cable be pulled through , tangle sorted out & then relaid. Siamese can be a pain because of the twist that remains when pulled out. I take the cameras out of the box when recieved. Then I mount them on a Bogen tripod, hook them to a 20" color Bosch monitor, and focus/back focus them,( I aim out the bedroom window at my Jeep mags to adjust the focus) , and set the F.O.V. according to my IP Video cad spec's. I have never had an issue doing it this way. For cable length, I use my Stabila Laser distancer LE-100. Has not failed me yet.

I pre measure so that I can install the cam while on the ladder. Then after I climb down, the outside work is done. DVR MAN

We just acquired a Digimerge DH-2581TB DVR. This unit has an excellent menu, which led us to purchase the unit. However, the video clips are pixillated. We have never experienced this before. We have installed seven DVRs of various brands including two dash cams, of which all had excellent images. The Digimerge videos are pixillated. We tried every setting on our laptop and DVR, nothing seems to work. The Digimerge team says the unit is functioning correctly and we are stretching the image causing the pixillation. How so? All of the other units never did this. Has anyone experienced this problem? If so how did you correct it? Thanks in advance, DVR MAN

Forget it. We returned the unit, and aquired one that worked. DVR MAN

That's the way I remember it.

I believe Nuvico SD-29N/L (ck #) Has a color I/R setting in the menu. DVR MAN

You may want to look at SC-Black H.264 DVRs. easy menus, sharp video, user friendly. DVR MAN

Are there BNC connectors on the cables? If so be aware of the following:The BNC is .575" in diameter (I use 5/8" for clearance). My Siamese cable is .485" X .240". I use cable lube to ease pulling and help prevent jacket tears. I seal against weather inside and outside with Electricians putty (known as Elephant $__t in the trade). This stays pliable and waterproof. It can be removed and replaced if needed. It also keeps bugs out. I use a strain relief on the inside so no one can pull the cables out. Hope this helps! DVR Man

Are the duplexers rated to handle the Satellite frequencies? I installed a new HD dish 2-3 years ago and had to upgrade the coax and connectors to handle the new higher frequencies. My old HD dish operated at lower frequencies which would bleed off the signal if the existing coax were used with the new dish. It is possible that your dish is using the lower frequency coax, but will not handle the increased load of 2 duplexers. You could try asking the techs at Solid Signal. DVR MAN

I/R inside the cage will harm the parrots eyes. It may even cause blindness. I/R causes cataracts in humans also. Please mount the cameras outside the cage at a safe distance. That will provide a better area of coverage and allow you to observe what takes place around the cage. DVR MAN

I just purchased a Mintron MTV-63V5HN camera for use as my primary dash cam. I cannot figure out how to set the masking that is used to blot out headlight glare which allows you to capture license plates at night. Does anyone have one of these cameras that is set up? If so, please post the OSD settings. Thanks! DVR MAN

Thanks, but I have the manual. I tweak the camera to the max and the image is ~ ok during daylight. At night it smears, and has a ton of noise. I contacted Mintron and they said they would send settings. That was over a week ago........................ I will keep trying. Thanks again. DVR MAN

Did he just fall off the earth?

Wow! That sucks. Thanks for the reply.

I went the stand-alone NVR route. Draws 52 watts/1 amp once activated by the cameras. The megapixel picture and its zoom capability wowed even the local patrol officer. Great!

Look at the foggy image closely. Do you see any fuzzy round spots? If so I suspect that the I/R is leaking past the rubber lens isolator at the end of your lens. As stated a pic would help.

Aw common. You guys learn from us too. There are millions of people that have and share some great ideas. There are a multitude of trades that have unique solutions to problems that parallel your trade. You have to admit that even you have gleaned incite from "Joe public".

My $.02. I would look into finding a low power dvr (which was mentioned), and hook it up to the alarm systems alarm contacts so that it only powers up when the alarm is triggered. Some mobile DVRs have a module that separates from the host and will run on 5VDC (DVRM10). You could run a closed loop wire to the solar panels that would trigger the alarm if the wires were cut. As for handling the DVR current, there are many low current solid stste slave relays out there.