Fire/Security guy needs some cctv help.

[JinCT 0]

Hey guys great forum. I have worked mostly in fire and security aspect of the industry for over 10 years and I no just enough about cctv to be dangerours. D .

 

 

Here is the story- new college kids moved in next story after 10 years of peace and quite elderly people. Now the wife and I decided were going to keep a eye on them.(Well I`ll be doing all the work HAHA)

 

My CCTV system for my home consists of a 8 channel DVR/wburner(I believe its a Matrix) with 3 IR cameras for now. I used RG59 Siamese out to the cameras. Made all my connection made a nice size hole behind the camera mount and in everything went. I thought I was ok....After looking at the cameras through out the evening, I have noticed that sometimes the monitor has lines running up the screen on one of the channels the other one is fine. Is this a bad connection issue if so is it easy to troubleshoot. I don`t want to keep making new bncc ?

 

Also I had the option of using RJ11 cable but went with the siamese (I figured it was more durable)is the RJ11 better I can easily rewire if my bnc connections are going to be a issue. I liked that the RJ11 was a lot smaller just like a plug and play.

 

One more big thing. I put the DVR in the basement(makes way to much noise for the wifes liking,(fans,fans and more fans) with a monitor running to my living room. My DVR has usb ports and I use a wireless mouse to control all menu functions. The problem is some spots in the living room are in dead zones. Do they make something like a usb port adapter that I can run up to the monitor ? Then I would plug the mini receiver into that and use my wireless mouse anywhere in the area of the monitor

 

Sorry for the winded thread !!

Thanks for your time,any thoughts would be appreciated.

[coolie11 0]

As for extending the video and mouse you can use one of these:-

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As far as the lines on the camera image, it can be a voltage issue or interference passed on to the cable coming from the camera.

 

Try listing some details about your install eg:- DVR, Camera, Power Supply Brand and Model, and I'm sure someone will be able to guide you in the right direction.

 

Some troubleshooting to try is

1. Switch the camera with the issue to another port on the DVR that you're sure works fine.

2. Remove all other cameras except the one with the issue and see if there is any change.

3. If you're using individual power supplies, try switching the power supply with one from the other cameras that works fine.

 

Report back with your findings, further assistance will available.

[scorpion 0]

For those reading the forum:

 

Run as fast as you can from any system that uses RJ11 connectors, or anything that looks like a telephone plug.

 

I take that back. If you are on a super tight budget, and all you can afford is one of those "all in one kits" then that may be an option.

 

 

I would rather you get a product that has BNC connectors, or at least RCA connectors.

 

Those "all in one kits" become a problem when the monitor goes in to failure. These kinds of products are not being supported anymore, and the parts are getting harder to find.

 

If the camera has one continuous cable then this creates a lot of difficulty.

 

If you go to troubleshoot a camera then there is no way to do so. It would be better to have a connector on the back of the camera that you can remove. If it had a BNC connector then I can connect it to my battery operated monitor. If I connect to the camera directly, and I get video then I know that the power supply is working, and the power cable is good, and the camera is good, and that means the video cable is the issue. If you do not get video then you know what to trouble shoot.

 

I find it difficult to troubleshoot this style of camera.

 

If you have had to buy another camera then there is no way to add a BNC camera to the system. They do have break out cables, but the price is rather expensive.

 

You can cut those cables if you want to try and add a BNC connector, but those wires are so small that it is impossible to work with.

 

If your all in one monitor dies then you buy a DVR then what do you do with those "phone plugs"? I can get you a DVR that has BNC, and those "phone plugs", but those style of DVRs are rather expensive.

 

Get BNC to start with, and your system will be upgradeable, expanable, and easy to trouble shoot.

 

If you are getting in to this business to service, and repair, then learn how to work on this type of all in one monitor! You will find them at most "mom n pop" convenience stores.