J. Wright 0 Posted March 15, 2009 Hello, Just wondering if anyone knows if the extreme EX47C Dome is compatable with the gv-800 card and 8.2 software. I can't seem to get my system to recognized the camera. Thanks for any help. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kensplace 0 Posted March 16, 2009 Not used that camera before, but its a standard analogue dome, from a reputable manufacturer, so no reason why there should be any problem at all with that set up. Have you tested the camera to see if you are getting any output from it, can you try viewing the output direct onto a monitor/tv? (You can use the composite Video socket on most tv's to view the output, as long as you remember to select that mode on the remote control...) Is the card itself working, have you got another camera you can try? Is the cable ok, is the power supply correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J. Wright 0 Posted March 20, 2009 Hello and thank you for the response. I am very green at this and could use some help what we have is a home built computer running a GV 800 it has been very running for about a year with the cheep “IR†Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kensplace 0 Posted March 20, 2009 Hi, the 'vari-focal' bit refers to the lens on the camera. That is meant to be set by hand when you install the camera, it allows you to set up the lens to get the best field of view and focus. There should be some adjustment rings or knobs available on the lens, one will be for field of view (ie zoom in closer narrow view, or zoom out wider angle view). The other should be for focusing the image. This needs to be done when you position the camera to get the best view for your needs, and is then not controllable remotely (you would need a ptz usualy for that, or a specialist zoom lens and controller). The auto-iris bit again refers to the lens, it is not meant to be controlled by your system, the camera/lens itself takes care of it all. It adjusts the amount of light getting into the camera to keep the image at a reasonable level of brightness, if too much light gets in the iris closes a bit automatically, and vice versa the darker it gets the more it will open up. So if you have power and video connected up - then other than adjusting your lens for the best image, your all done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
