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I believe its for the whole system. I just wasnt sure what the difference would be.

I just noticed my Acer default resolution is 1280x1024 H:80KHz V:75Hz. I do have that option with my DVR either in 75HZ or 60HZ. I figure thats good if I can match the resolutions, right? And what is the best option for the other?

I just upgraded the firmware on my DW-MAX standalone DVR 250gb. The continuous record time before was 15 days, now its 45 days. Not sure what all the upgrade changed but I figured out that the fps will change the amount of continuous record time. Default on the new firmware upgrade is 10fps which gives me 45days continuous. The other options are: 3fps 134 days, 5fps 88 days, 10 fps 45 days, 15 fps 30 days, 30 fps 15 days. My question is, what is my best option for the right fps? I'm not too familiar with fps.

The power requirements for the dvr stated DC 12V 3.33A Adaptor. The battery options are: Rechargeable 12 Volt 4Ah, and Rechargeable 12 Volt 7Ah. This is what the power supply box stated: is a high power AC/DC power supply. This battery will provide additional power source when there is power outage, the working period will be upon the capacity of the rechargeable battery. When the battery is low, it will recharge itself until it is full. A rechargeable battery can be installed as an option. Input 115VAC, 60Hz 4A Max Output 12VDC, 10A Output Power 120W Hope this may clarify some specification questions. Any more input would be great, thanks. *Edit*: could you please also list a UPS that would suffice for my system.

Ahh, one other thing I thought of. How the heck is my system going to keep running during a power outage if my dvr is plugged into the wall? It will be nice to have battery backup for the cameras and neat running wires, but can the dvr somehow be connected to power box as well?

Just found that site too, has a wealth of info and supplies.

Thanks for the replies. Yeah I got the power box for possible emergency backup during a power outage. All I need now are some bnc cables w/ power and pt-3 cables to hook up to the box. In total I added up I can get these supplies for rather cheap, and the job should be fairly simple. Your way would have worked too if I didnt already have the power box, good info to know though. thnx

With a little research I think I figured out my own problem. I need a bnc cable w/ power, bnc hooks up to the camera to the dvr, power hooks up to the camera power then to pt-3 cable, pt-3 spliced end to the power box. http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/surveillance-system-setup/power-supply-box.html

One thing that I thought of but not to sure of it, is I did buy a 9channel power supply box w/ battery. Was thinking the power part of the camera could hook up to that and the video to the dvr?? Still not sure though, just trying to figure this out. Power Box-DVCPBD10R - Power Supply 9 Channels w/ Battery Pack Option

Ok well I have a 4ch stand alone dvr(DW-Max 250gb), and purchased 3 LTS cameras(DVCCMNV848 - Infared Weatherproof Vari-Focal Bullet Camera). I am going to have an experienced person help with the install, but when I have all the stuff sitting in front of me its kinda hard not to tinker with it. So what I have noticed seems like a problem to me and thats what I need help with. The rear of the DVR has 4 connections for the cameras(the rear of the dvr can be viewed here- ftp://ftp.dwcc.tv/Support_Tools/Quick_Start/MAX/MaxQuickSetupGuide.pdf) The cameras have one wire coming from them that splits into two, this is what the camera specs say not sure if related, Video Output 1Vp-p, 75ohms. Y/C Separated. One red and one yellow wire, I think one is power and one video. Most of the other dvrs I looked at have a BNC? connection and a loop? connection for each channel/camera. So how would I connect my cameras to the dvr?

Hey thnx, yeah newegg has them for 149.00 now with free shipping. Cant beat that!

Thanks for the info. i looked all over for that monitor and found none for under approx $1200, thats about 1k out of my price range . I guess I'll keep looking.

The dvr is a Digital Watchdog Max stand alone 250g. The monitors can be hooked up through video or vga. The reason I was asking was because the LCD monitor I listed is used for computers. I wasnt sure if cctv needed a specific type of monitor or you can just use anything with the corresponding video hookup.

Anyone?

Acer X223Wbd 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor. I'm looking for a decent price monitor for my 4 channel dvr system and found this one. Not to sure if it would work and if not what do I need to look for?