Hev7970 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Just purchased a security camera (color with 25 feet IR night vision). Got it all hooked up and it worked great during daylight. However, at night, just get a blank screen. The store has said to bring it back and they will check it out but, thought I would make sure I have it hooked up OK. Should I see any of the red glow from the IR LEDs during daylight or do they only come on in darkness?? The power adaptor is working (green light is on) but could there be an issue with this? Trying to save a hours drive back to the store if it is somothing I have done or not done! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smit9352 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Just purchased a security camera (color with 25 feet IR night vision). Got it all hooked up and it worked great during daylight. However, at night, just get a blank screen. The store has said to bring it back and they will check it out but, thought I would make sure I have it hooked up OK. Should I see any of the red glow from the IR LEDs during daylight or do they only come on in darkness?? The power adaptor is working (green light is on) but could there be an issue with this? Trying to save a hours drive back to the store if it is somothing I have done or not done! Thanks Best thing you could do is check your BNC connection or if it's RCA check it. The best way to test if the camera is getting power is cup your hands over the cover or bring the camera into a dark room, do you see the IR's light up? If yes then the camera is getting power if not then it isn't getting power and will need to be checked. Thanks and good luck! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hev7970 0 Posted September 9, 2009 What is BNC and RCA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katie1985 0 Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) What is BNC and RCA? BNC and RCA are video power connectors... Edited September 10, 2009 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted September 10, 2009 BNC and RCA are two common type of video connectors. BNC are a twist-on locking connector usually used for professional equipment: RCA is a friction-fit, push-on connector used for audio and video in consumer equipment: The two are wiring compatible - there are adapters to mate both ways: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squiffy 0 Posted September 12, 2009 The obvious thing that springs to mind is that the PSU may be inadequate, check that it can supply enough current at the specified voltage. When the IR LEDs switch on they'll increase the current drain, which, with an inadequate PSU, may drop the voltage to the point whereby the camera fails to function properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanmaysnv 0 Posted October 13, 2009 Hi, As far as I know they are the same quality, but RCA are found to be more popular connection on equipment these days. You can get BNC cables that also convert to RCA by screwing RCA tips into the BNC plugs. That way you can have the best of both worlds and probably would be a cheaper way to compare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted October 13, 2009 Hi,As far as I know they are the same quality, but RCA are found to be more popular connection on equipment these days. Not on any PROFESSIONAL equipment I've seen. RCA has a distinct disadvantage in that the connectors don't lock together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suky 0 Posted October 14, 2009 Just purchased a security camera (color with 25 feet IR night vision). Got it all hooked up and it worked great during daylight. However, at night, just get a blank screen. The store has said to bring it back and they will check it out but, thought I would make sure I have it hooked up OK. Should I see any of the red glow from the IR LEDs during daylight or do they only come on in darkness?? The power adaptor is working (green light is on) but could there be an issue with this? Trying to save a hours drive back to the store if it is somothing I have done or not done! Thanks There maybe a shortage of power supply...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
