sneg_mike 0 Posted January 17, 2012 Hey guys newbie here, Question DVR to Lan/network switch All tv's in the house Connected to Network switch Could I then view My Cams over my home network that way? rather then splitting a vga signal ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted January 17, 2012 I assume these are all "Smart TVs"? Your TV would have to have the ability to view your DVR's network stream... if your TVs have web browsers and the DVR supports browser viewing *without an ActiveX plugin* you might be okay. Otherwise, unless the TV comes with some sort of software specifically for that purpose, I doubt it would work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chesterfield 0 Posted January 17, 2012 If they arent smart TV's, then another option (although costly) would be to have a small pc for each TV. I have used a couple within the home of the very small pc's that are designed to fix to the back of a monitor and feed the hdmi out from these to the TV set. That would do it, but as I say, would be fairly costly to do for all tv's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted January 17, 2012 You can get "Smart TV upgrader boxes" for <$100... some of the ones I looked at had browsers of some sort (although most just seemed to have specific apps for things like Netflix, Facebook, etc.). The catch, of course, is that your DVR must support browsers other than IE/ActiveX. Otherwise, it's back to the PC route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbodbyl 0 Posted January 18, 2012 I'm assuming these are analog cameras you're talking about, it sounds like you need a video modulator. The modulator will 'inject' the cctv camera feed onto a channel that you can view on the TV like you see in apartment buildings. The DVR to LAN connection could then be used to view the cameras from PC's on the network or even remotely. Don't just buy any modulator though, you will need one specifically designed for the type of cable feed your customer is using(like digital or analog). You will also need to know what channels are open for the modulator to use. If you live in Canada you can message me and I can recommend a great company that has custom tuned modulators for me in the past. If you're using IP cameras and a NVR then you would have to look at adding video cards to the NVR and running cables to each TV. Hope this helps. Colin B http://www.compatiblecameras.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneg_mike 0 Posted January 18, 2012 Hey Colin Yes this is what I Was thinking an open Chan on the TV Yes Analog Im in Australia is this link in the right direction ? http://www.selbyacoustics.com.au/StoreFrontProfiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=74520&c=84092&i=261342349 thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneg_mike 0 Posted January 18, 2012 You can get "Smart TV upgrader boxes" for <$100... some of the ones I looked at had browsers of some sort (although most just seemed to have specific apps for things like Netflix, Facebook, etc.). The catch, of course, is that your DVR must support browsers other than IE/ActiveX. Otherwise, it's back to the PC route. ok I had a look it to this and my tv's have a " Pc input" ( VGA ) in being so Im thinking one way to go would be to pick up a 20m Vga cable ($50+) and that way, its only a quick switch of an input source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbodbyl 0 Posted January 18, 2012 Hey Mike, The VGA will work and if you're only hooking into one tv that's probably the simplest way to do it. Otherwise the link you provided would also work and is an easier way to set it up for multiple tvs'. Colin B http://www.compatiblecameras.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneg_mike 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Hey Mike, The VGA will work and if you're only hooking into one tv that's probably the simplest way to do it. Otherwise the link you provided would also work and is an easier way to set it up for multiple tvs'. Colin B http://www.compatiblecameras.com Within saying that, so it should work fine "vga out to one tv upstairs" and "hdmi out to tv downstairs" correct ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbodbyl 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Correct, just watch your cable distances, VGA is pretty good at 50feet, HDMI on the other hand, I've never succeeded in getting it to work on a cable longer than 50 feet. What kind of recorder are you using? Does it have both a VGA and HDMI output on it? Colin B http://www.compatiblecameras.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneg_mike 0 Posted February 3, 2012 Correct, just watch your cable distances, VGA is pretty good at 50feet, HDMI on the other hand, I've never succeeded in getting it to work on a cable longer than 50 feet. What kind of recorder are you using? Does it have both a VGA and HDMI output on it? Colin B http://www.compatiblecameras.com Colin Im looking at this Dvr http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/484217793-1080P-full-D1-DAHUA-8-channel-DH-DVR0804HF-A-CCTV-DVR-wholesalers.html do u think its a good buy ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbodbyl 0 Posted February 3, 2012 Looks like a good buy, you might want to check out this thread http://www.cctvforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=28989&hilit=rory I have no experience with these DVR's but there's a guy on this forum called Rory who sells Dahua products. Maybe he can give you more info based on his experience with them. He also has some solid documentation and samples on his website http://www.bahamassecurity.com/cctv-products/cctv-dvrs/8ch-hdmi-dvr.asp Colin B http://www.zeecure.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benf 0 Posted February 3, 2012 I just bought a hybrid DVR but my old analog DVR I had setup to distribute video to other TV's in the house using a 1x4 switch like this: http://www.celabs.net/products/av-distribution/composite/item/av400?category_id=129 Ran CAT5 to each TV with video baluns on each end to run video over CAT5. Very good picture quality overall. Now that I'm on a hybrid DVR that has only VGA output I'm going to try one of these: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X3FAJU (Sorry, can't find manufacturer link) Will convert VGA to composite so I can use my existing distribution system. Not expecting the world in terms of quality (first with the very cheap VGA to composite converter, along with the loss of quality just going VGA to composite) but I have simple needs and don't need super high quality. If it equals the quality I had before over composite I'll be happy. I looked into running VGA over CAT5 and appears there's a couple solutions as long as you aren't going over 100 feet but kind of costly (about $150 per TV) so want to try this method first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 3, 2012 do u think its a good buy ? have you seen the price and shipping costs ??? get me 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneg_mike 0 Posted February 3, 2012 do u think its a good buy ? have you seen the price and shipping costs ??? get me 2. I have been talking to sean they do have some great products but shipping to Australia is just too expensive at the moment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneg_mike 0 Posted February 3, 2012 Guys from my earlier post of this link http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/484217793-1080P-full-D1-DAHUA-8-channel-DH-DVR0804HF-A-CCTV-DVR-wholesalers.html forgive my ignorance but I believe this looks like the same product but for $58 cheaper http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/480408071/8channel_full_D1_1080P_digital_video.html what have I missed ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 4, 2012 Guys from my earlier post of this link http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/484217793-1080P-full-D1-DAHUA-8-channel-DH-DVR0804HF-A-CCTV-DVR-wholesalers.html forgive my ignorance but I believe this looks like the same product but for $58 cheaper http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/480408071/8channel_full_D1_1080P_digital_video.html what have I missed ? Its a Hong Kong Reseller .. same reseller actually .. you would need to ask them Maybe the ads were put up at different times. Maybe TINA gets a better deal Another thing to look at though ... the image they have for that DVR is NOT the Dahua HF-A. This is the HF-A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordonh 0 Posted February 4, 2012 Instead of buying expensive long VGA cables, could you not just use a phono lead from the video out of the DVR and run that to the TVs in the house with a view splitters to feed them all at once? It might not give a perfect picture but it'll be useable, cheap and much thinner cable than anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 4, 2012 http://www.gefen.com/kvm/dproduct.jsp?prod_id=3256 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneg_mike 0 Posted February 5, 2012 Guys from my earlier post of this link http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/484217793-1080P-full-D1-DAHUA-8-channel-DH-DVR0804HF-A-CCTV-DVR-wholesalers.html forgive my ignorance but I believe this looks like the same product but for $58 cheaper http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/480408071/8channel_full_D1_1080P_digital_video.html what have I missed ? Its a Hong Kong Reseller .. same reseller actually .. you would need to ask them Maybe the ads were put up at different times. Maybe TINA gets a better deal Another thing to look at though ... the image they have for that DVR is NOT the Dahua HF-A. This is the HF-A What model is in the pic ? and do u rate it over the model for sale in that link ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 5, 2012 What model is in the pic ? and do u rate it over the model for sale in that link ? THAT pic is the Dahua HF-A model. Sometimes the front panel can differ as they customize it for various brands, but the image in the link you posted is a picture of the LE-A / LE-AS/AN / HE-AS/AN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ethanw 0 Posted February 5, 2012 Doesn't every CCTV DVR got a video out? My DVR does and I plug that into my home prewired splitter for all my TV's and I get all my CCTV cameras on all TV's. I also have an IR extender to control the CCTV DVR from anywhere in the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneg_mike 0 Posted February 5, 2012 What model is in the pic ? and do u rate it over the model for sale in that link ? THAT pic is the Dahua HF-A model. Sometimes the front panel can differ as they customize it for various brands, but the image in the link you posted is a picture of the LE-A / LE-AS/AN / HE-AS/AN Ok with in saying that, do you think: http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/484217793-1080P-full-D1-DAHUA-8-channel-DH-DVR0804HF-A-CCTV-DVR-wholesalers.html Is one of the better mid rang Dahua Dvrs with hdmi out ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted February 5, 2012 Ok with in saying that, do you think: http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/484217793-1080P-full-D1-DAHUA-8-channel-DH-DVR0804HF-A-CCTV-DVR-wholesalers.html Is one of the better mid rang Dahua Dvrs with hdmi out ? I cant speak for that link at all, its Hong Kong, home of Pirated DVRs, Pirated DVDs, and Pirated Software. For all we know they could be selling you an empty metal box. I can only speak for models listed here http://www.bahamassecurity.com/downloads/dahua-downloads.asp or here http://www.dahuasecurity.com/product.aspx?p=cpyzc&p_kind=3&c_kind=262&c_kind3= Regarding the HF-A I have not used it, but should have one here soon to test. It should be a nice slim line model, but have not got pricing yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 5, 2012 we know that as the D Series. and is only BNC no vga. from 4 years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
