Help linking POS to DVR

[zachh1020 0]

I need help recording my POS screen on my DVR.

 

I just threw something together with parts I had laying around. It worked out in my mind, but, its not actually working. So, obviously my theory didn't work too well.

 

My POS monitor is VGA. I used a VGA splitter, into a VGA to RCA adapter, then a RCA to BNC adapter, then into my DVR with BNC. Jumbled, I know. Like I said, I just threw together some pieces I had lying around.

 

I'm just getting no signal on the DVR.

 

Any ideas are appreciated!

 

Thanks!

[tomcctv 190]

I need help recording my POS screen on my DVR.

 

I just threw something together with parts I had laying around. It worked out in my mind, but, its not actually working. So, obviously my theory didn't work too well.

 

My POS monitor is VGA. I used a VGA splitter, into a VGA to RCA adapter, then a RCA to BNC adapter, then into my DVR with BNC. Jumbled, I know. Like I said, I just threw together some pieces I had lying around.

 

I'm just getting no signal on the DVR.

 

Any ideas are appreciated!

 

Thanks!

 

 

hi. you can do it that way (display register image on cam channel) but you do need to spend money on the components.

 

you will need a powered splitter and a powered VGA to BNC. or you could buy a POS overlay box ?

 

 

you cant use addaptors like this :

 

[zachh1020 0]

Well, that would definitely be why it isn't working then. Those are the parts I used.

 

Any suggestions of where to get the things you listed?

 

Thanks for the reply!

 

Zach

[tomcctv 190]

Well, that would definitely be why it isn't working then. Those are the parts I used.

 

Any suggestions of where to get the things you listed?

 

Thanks for the reply!

 

Zach

 

 

 

Hi zach. i dont know your location. but you will be looking for parts like this. a powered VGA splitter and powered VGA to BNC.

 

the problem you had with your addaptors is you can set a resolution from the VGA signal.

 

 

 

 

 

the best way is to use a pos insert box ... then you can search sales and things like void and cancel. (if you have a pc in the same area as your DVR. also before you spend any money see if your DVR has POS. what make is your DVR.

[zachh1020 0]

Its a Digimerge DHU516

[tomcctv 190]

Its a Digimerge DHU516

 

 

Hi no your dvr has no POS support. the idea you have is the cheapest way for you.

[zachh1020 0]

Alright. Thank you for your help!

[zachh1020 0]

Hey Tom,

 

Would this work for the VGA splitter?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817707135

 

And this for the VGA to BNC?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881381027

[tomcctv 190]

Hey Tom,

 

Would this work for the VGA splitter?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817707135

 

And this for the VGA to BNC?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881381027

 

 

 

hi. the vga is powered via the usb (i would not use that on your register)

 

but looking at your link i spotted this. take VGA from register and VGA back to register and it gives you a BNC output. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA05W02S7338

 

 

[zachh1020 0]

Oh, Cool. So that will work?

[tomcctv 190]

Oh, Cool. So that will work?

 

 

 

yes that will work. just both units you need built into 1 box. just ordered some myself.

[groovyman 0]

Actually, you can use a VGA splitter cable in certain situations. I have a few installed the way you explain in the original post. However, with using the VGA splitter cable the signal will be degraded and you will notice the POS monitor may be dimmer with the splitter cable in place. Also, it's possible that the DVR will not detect the signal depending on the quality of the cable and output signal of the vga source.

 

The solution tomcctv originally posted is one of my preferred methods - using a powered vga splitter device along with a vga-to-bnc converter (or vga-to-rca converter paired with an rca to bnc adapter).

 

If your POS System is a normal, everyday computer (like a windows box) you can also install a dual head video card and clone the output to both video outputs. This is really my preferred method of capturing the POS screen on the DVR. One output to the POS VGA monitor and the second output to a vga-to-bnc (or rca) converter. The reason I prefer this method over using a powered vga splitter is that it's one less external device cluttering the point of sale area.

 

Most vga-to-bnc/rca converters that I've seen include a USB power cable. If you can power it via a free USB port on the POS system, fine. If not you can always power the converter with a power adapter that includes a USB port (or two). They're very common now and I use them very frequently. The converters usually require 5V/1A. So, if you use a power adapter like this, make sure the USB output is 5V and at least 1A.

 

Edit:

Oh, one more thing. The recorded video from the VGA source may not look as clear as you might expect. Don't expect it to look as sharp as the image on the VGA monitor. However, in my opinion, it will be more than acceptable in both live view and playback.

[Soundy 1]

http://www.honeywellvideo.com/products/ias/da/pr/125775.html

 

[zachh1020 0]

Well I ordered one and they sent me an e-mail saying my order was cancelled because it was either out of stock or discontinued. guess I'll go with the powered splitter set-up.

[tomcctv 190]

Well I ordered one and they sent me an e-mail saying my order was cancelled because it was either out of stock or discontinued. guess I'll go with the powered splitter set-up.

 

 

comelit is a massive company i ordered mine direct UK.

 

try USA .... http://www.comelitusa.com/modules_cms/DealPage.php?cc=2