ljarrald 0 Posted October 15, 2011 hi, i need to put some cameras up at remote locations for short periods of time (1 week - 1 month) i am planning to use a 4ch DVR in a box in each location with 1 or more PTZs and in some cases, some fixed cams too. i am also going to use a 3G/HDSPA/EDGE modem for internet connectivity and then probabbly a couple of batteries and solar panels for power. i am hoping to keep everything 12V. so... i need a 4 CH DVR with low power consumption and has PTZ ability and (most importantly) has good remote viewing software. in the software i need to be able to; - record live images to the hard drive of the computer i am viewing the cameras from - control the PTZ camera(s) - access recorded video - view more than one DVR at once (multi site) would i be better off just using IP PTZs for where i only plan to use one PTZ anyway? if i used ip PTZs, could i use a hybrid DVR at base and have it recording images from the cameras? i would rather stay with an analogue DVR so that i can use cheap fixed cams and have more flexibility. i am looking for the cheapest possible and do not mind paying less because i am using second hand stuff so don't be afraid to suggest 5 year old technology (or if you have old DVRs capable of what i want laying around, i'll buy! in my home setup i have a VISTA VC16Te with wavereader software, if anyone has used wavereader, i would like software with as many of the features it has. thanks! - luke (i have probably missed info out and stuff. so if you need any more info, just ask.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljarrald 0 Posted October 17, 2011 bumping this up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted October 17, 2011 Well having used Wavereader for years, I would say most DVRs today have more network features than that, and more importantly the network video quality can be much better today. Wavereader is probably older than you are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ljarrald 0 Posted October 17, 2011 Well having used Wavereader for years, I would say most DVRs today have more network features than that, and more importantly the network video quality can be much better today. Wavereader is probably older than you are yeah it probably is, the vista dvr is staying put, i just need a couple of DVRs for temporary installations. i am thinking about the 2nd one down on this page. what do you think? i would upgrade my vista DVR because lets face it... the compression is pretty cr@p but my dad is thinking about selling the house in a couple of years and wants the cctv to stay. and i have taken advantage of the fact that the PTZ keyboards can also control the DVR. so there is a keyboard in my room and the living room. but explaining that will come in a video what other network features are there? smartphone viewing, instant email on motion, alarm, etc with attached video that's about all i can think of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
