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I've had my Avtech Avc756 setup for about 5 years and I think its time for an upgrade. I'm not happy with the user interface and software available for this system. What would you guys recommend I do?

I was going to look for a local installer since my time is limited. That's why I don't mind building a system.. If I do go with the Costco system.. Would I be able to upgrade the cameras in the future? An example of the wuality of my current setup

Thanks boogieman! Are you talking about the cat 5 cable (quality solid cable)? I'm going to check out the reviews on that system and cameras. I'm looking for detailed footage

I'm going with the second option. I tried doing a search but I'm new to this and dont even know where to start. I need a good 8 channel dvr (is ip system considered a "dvr"?) with user friendly menus and mobile access. Next step would be choosing the right cameras for each area of the home.

No I'm not. The image is not as clear as I would like. I need all the help I could get

I have had my dvr running perfect for a week. Yesterday all of a sudden I heard it beeping every other min. I thought the hardrive was full so I let it go. There were times it was a back to back beep. I went to my tv to see if the hardrive was full and it was def not. It was at 466.*** (500gb drive) I'm guessing it had recently reset. I keep looking at the screen and the dvr just shut off. The beeping was the dvr reseting itself and beeping when it would turn back on. What could be causing this to happen?!?

what could have cause a new drive to go bad?

Will any hardrive fit right in the same slot or should I get the same brand (seagate)? Also, is it just plug and play or will I have to mess with some settings once I plug in the new drive?

I have a leviton Panel in my AV closet where I had hooked up a 1x4 passive video splitter which didnt work. I went over to radio shack and purchased an RF modulator which I got it to work putting my TV to channel 3 (only tried it on 1 TV because my other 2 TV's are crappy monitors and dont have coaxial inputs (only video and HDMI). My question is... Is there any Leviton product I can buy to make this happen?? I just wanted that clean look and to keep all the wires in the box.

http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=10387 How about this?

So I ordered my AVTECH DVR model avc756 online along with 8 cameras. The install guy came in today and set everything up but when we went to test it out the image came out in black and white. I know its not the cameras because he tested them on directly a monitor he brought. The image looked so much more clearer and in color. What could this be???? CAMERA SPECS: Image sensor 1/3" Sony CCD Resolution 540 TV line Color System PAL/NTSC IR LEDs 20pcs LEDs IR Series Distance 66ft Minimum illumination 0Lux/F1.2 (with IR LED on) Scanning system Internal Synchronization S/N Ratio: >50dB Gamma Characteristic 0.45 Video Output 1.0V p-p 75Ω (BNC connector (male)) Electronic shutter Auto, PAL 1/50-100,000Sec, NTSC 1/60-1/120,000Sec Pixels PAL:752(H)X582(v) NTSC:768(H)X494(V) Back Light compensation Auto Gain control Auto White balance Auto Power requirement DC12V +10%,0mA Operation temperature -10℃~50℃

Problem Resolved!!! All I did was turn the unit off and right when it powered back it adjusted the settings on it's own. I messed with all the recording setings on the menu before. Let's hope it still records

sorry for being annoying. i got in with the 0000 but I cant seem to find where to stop the recording.

WELL I HAVEN'T SET ANY PASSWORDS YET. WHEN I PRESS MENU AND IM ASKED FOR A PASSWORD I JUST PRESS ENTER 4X

WOW I REALLY NEED TO GET USED TO THIS. I CANT FIND ANYTHING ALSO, WHEN I GO OVER ANYTHING AND PRESS ENTER NOTHING SEEMS TO CHANGE.

I JUST SAW IN THE MENU THAT ITS IN "PAL" BUT FOR SOME REASON WHEN I GO TO IT ON THE MENU IT SKIPS RIGHT OVER IT. HOW CAN I CHANGE IT?

I just purchased a home and I'm in the process of re-wiring everything. I have 2 questions before I purchase my DVR system and wires. 1) What 8 ch standalone system do you guys recommend for a first time purchase on a budget...anywhere from $200-$400 (doesn't have to be top of the line, just a decent system) 2) I was told to run a coaxial cable from my DVR in A/V closet to all my TV's to be able to see my cameras...I have not purchased any TV's but I am planning on putting all LCD TV's on wall but I noticed ALL tvs I looked at dont have coaxial inputs....WHAT CAN I DO?????

So my soffit is almost impossible to get to in my attic. I also tried to rub it through the soffit to one point to the transfer the wires in and I would have to take out all the vents (clips bend and have to be nailed in). Is there a wireless system I could get????

I found the Avtech 8ch h.264 for around $620.. Is that a good deal?!?

Buy one of each??

I would like one that I can view from any computer and would like to have access from my iphone...

I was actually confused with the 2 names.. I wanted a recommendation on a AVtech sysem

Ok now that I'm clear on that... What 8 chanell dvr system do you guys recomend for a first time buyer on a budget(I can always upgrade later). I hAve read aver is a good brand. For my cameras I would prefer domes since my soffits are pretty low (10-11ft or so). All I need is 4 cameras for now (I know I will probably add later). Thanks

They are 25-40 feet long runs. So How do I split that out from the DVR box to my 4 TV's????