UMDRanger

Am I the only one who sees these comments as defensive dick waving? While I find your comments about the use of pictures an excellent idea... the part that sticks out to me is the "I hope you're not in my area, and oh yea, I am the best!" mentality. I am sure there are a few companies on this site in close proximity, and I am sure they help each other out. We can't expect to have every sale. I don't think the Chicago market is going to collapse if another company opens up. Sorry if this upsets you, but if I was new to this site, and asking questions... I'd take those select comments as "shut up noob and leave, you're not welcome".

Buy a new key, and receive the complimentary card. Or check your records again and see if you can find who sold it to you. Your sales rep may have a record.

I agree, once you go 1+ monitors... you'll never go back to JUST one. I got two, but would do more if I had space and outputs.

Hey all, Been a while since I posted. In December 05 I shipped off for US Army Basic Training, and OCS. I am now at my Reserve unit awaiting orders. So now we have to get the old CCTV setup back online. Gotta wait for my new power supply to show up before I can get the Geovision PC back online. Geovision's PS is on temp duty on the main PC due to it's failure. If I don't get full time, or deployed right away we'll be trying to land another job in the security field. Peace...UMDRanger

VST- Hooah. I walked into my old job today, and literally upon sight "Hey, do you need a job?". So starting tomarrow I'm back at work. Sounds like a 30 something camera job is first on my project list.

RG-59 with alumium is not very good compared to RG-59 with copper braiding. The screw-on BNC connectors are good once you get them fitte right. You'll want to unscrew it and see if the copper core got twisted. Once you work with these type of connectors for a little while, you can quickly get a feel for when it's gone on right, or is all messed up and twisted.

Well you'll need someway to send the communication from the computer to the PTZ. This is usually done via a RS232-->RS485 converter. You can buy Geovision's GV-Net, or a cheapie off Ebay. Personally I have the "pretty" GV-Net.

Thanks Rory. I saw a few PTZs on the sides of buildings but thats all I saw. I am sure Infantry has some nice CCTV equiped toys. Oh and they were testing some drone when my unit was at the MOUT site. We could hear it, but not see it. I'll be a Quartermaster Officer once my training is complete.

I've got a few years of using the AD touchtracker and I LOVE it. You can sit back in the chair, put your feet up, rest it on your lap and watch the suspects with one hand while you use the other for communication. Joysticks I've used have required the other hand to hold onto the base while in use.

I have the ACD-200 day/night. It works for my need/use of watching my car in the parking lot. But it is not good enough at the distance I have it at for identifying and prosecuting, unless ofcourse I knew the person.

You might want to check the American Dynamics webpage. In the manual index there is one for the USB dome cable, and there are downloads there with the firmware.

Right here. Welcome. Search button may help you find specifics. But otherwise, ask. There is a wealth of experienced and learning individuals here.

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The two screws by the 4 fuses are for the cameras. Note the polarity as you said it is DC output. Cut the power adapter to the camera, again note the polarity, and screw to terminals. I assume the camera will still use the adapter for power. I think this is what you mean" power box: fused outputs + terminal ----------> center pin (power to camera) - terminal ----------> outer ring on plug (power to camera) input: G is ground. L and M I assume are AC hot and neutral. But I don't mess with 120VAC so I'm not sure which goes where.

This makes a big difference. But keep in mind, if you buy a cheaper camera, you'll get a cheap image and will be buying a better one. Know this from experience. For camera suggestions, we need to know how much light is in the area you want the camera to watch. Streetlamps, motion floodlights, nothing, etc. What is the distance you want to view from each camera? A large backyard, just a door, etc.

Yea they have a criminal background http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/ittakesathief/bios/bios.html

I dunno why they choose the brand, but I love the show. Is it on again now? If so, when?

The "it won't happen to me" mentality. But I love this really?

I have a RCA 32" TV that decided to stop working. When I came home from shopping the other day, my GF said the TV is broke. It had been on, but then the screen went blank and the only audio was a high pitched squealing noise from the back of the unit. She then smelled electrical components burning and unplugged the TV from the outlet (I am actually surprised she realized to do this). Upon plugging it back in, the high pitched squealing kicks in, and I unplug quickly. A google search said to check the resistance accross the Horizontal Output Transistor, and that is should be at a certain level. But I don't know what that level should be. It is now at 20 Ohms... I think. (my electronics are pretty rusty and while better than most of the population, not on a technical level). Upon poking around, checking the resistance, etc, I powered it back up and have a slightly different noise, still high pitched, but on a different part of the circuit board. Anyone have any experience with fixing these types of problems? If it is as simple as replacing a few components, soldering is something I can do. Thanks.

Yea no doubt about the weight. It has taken quite a beating over the years. I moved it up stairs by myself with a dolly and lots of rope and pillows. lol. My college roommates (200lbs each) could barely carry the tv for longer than 50'. They didn't make any good handholds on this, and the bottom corners were so sharp. Eh, the GF's brother said he'd buy her a new TV, but I'll believe it when I see it. Oh well, as long as my 13" holds out. Anyone know a good place to take this? Or costs they will charge? I know I can't just toss it in the dumpster.

Thanks Jasper. Its an old, bulky and heavy SOB so I was trying to find a way to not have to carry it down the narrow stairs myself. I suppose having a tech look at it would probably be more expensive than buying a new one, such is the way of technology today. Thanks for the good advice guys, will take.

Is there a way to put cables in the harness? Or zip-tie them to it? Probably not code, but thought I'd point out the obvious.

Is it possible to control a PTZ via Geovision by use of the keyboard instead of clicking the mouse on the icons?

I've found I need to reformat my Toshiba laptop about once every 1-2 years. It just gets too slow. No viruses, spyware, etc. Defrags, lots of HD space still, etc. Dunno the reason. If you find the problem, please post it. Reformatting sucks.

I wouldn't trust my RC truck to stay above the fiberglass tiles at Target. And to get over the ceiling grid I'd need a RC truck. But on the other hand.... I'm sure it'd be fun.