zoi555 0 Posted April 3, 2013 Hello everyone, I'm looking to invest in a cctv system for my shop after having a bit of trouble. I thought I should do it by myself, how hard could it possibly be? At present I'm confused with regards to brands especially dvr brands. I'd like about 5 internal dome cameras and one external one for the shop drive. I would also like to view my cameras on Androis and iOS devices and on my TV a home. Please suggest a setup if you could. Many thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dahomes555 0 Posted April 5, 2013 Scenario you are talking about could easily be accomplished with a variety of different manufacturers. If you're looking to use analog cameras, they are all "plug and play." They cameras have a BNC video connection and the DVR has a BNC input. You simply run your cable, power up the camera, and plug the video feed into the DVR and you're done. Most DVRs will give you the ability to view cameras remotely from a smartphone/tablet/PC. In order to view cameras at your shop from your home TV, you'd just need to have a PC connected to the TV. Simple setup for 5 cameras would consist of: - 8 channel DVR - (5) cameras (pick your weapon!) - Power supply (best to get a distribution box. These typically come in 4 port, 9 port, 18 port configurations. Make sure that the voltage matches your cameras. Most analog cameras these days are 12VDC). - Cable (don't use the "pre-made" cables that some people will either sell or include with a kit. The cable is far too thin and you'll have video loss occur. - Router (which you probably already have.) A lot of users on here like Dahua products. Can't buy Dahua direct in U.S., but there are a number of different resellers on this site. Just search the archives for Dahua and you'll find a ton. I recommend http://www.ne11yssecurity.com (substitute the 1's with L's in the URL). Great prices and fantastic support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
