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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.

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

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?

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?

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.

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?

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

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.

The Atrix DVCCMNV848 - Infared Weatherproof Vari-Focal Bullet Camera. They are going to be used for personal home security. Opinions or comments would be great, thanks.

Anyone?

Here is another one I found and I have a friend that uses this too. Just looking at my options. Golden State Instruments GS-602-IRCW Color Bullet Camera - 6mm lens

Well I'm new to this so I did as much research and searching as I could. For whatever reason, I thought the more LED's the better picture at night, as my street has no lights. The more I think about it, I'm probably going to return them. For one, they are way to big and from what you guys stated it sounds like I don't need that style. Could you please recommend a camera that would suffice for the setup I need. I will be starting with a 3 camera steup, 2 on on the the front right and left side of my house and 1 in the rear. The front to will be pointing to my driveway where the vehicles are and hopefully get a shot of the front door area. The rear camera will be on either side of the house, haven't figured out which yet, but will be pointing to my porch area that leads to my back door. I'm guessing the front distances will be approx 50ft max or so and the rear about the same. I would like a good quality camera but cost comes into play also. So I am willing to spend approx $125 per camera. Any help would be great, thanks in advance.

I actually just received these and come to find out they didn't come with any mounting hardware. I guess it won't be hard to get some screws and washers but even the manual states it come with. Plus these things are huge! Everyone and their brother can see these things from a mile away. Now I'm not to sure if i should keep them or not. My choice boiled down to price and quality for the price, these seemed the best I could find. I researched a ton of sites and finally just went with the above. I have no problem returning them but would really appreciate any insight in this matter, or some recommendations for these or other cameras. Thanks