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Hi

 

I want to setup a cctv surveillance for my home on my own. So first I want to start with one cctv camera and then increase the number.

 

I have an analog camera, laptop with linux and zoneminder installed. The camera has AV output with a 12V DC power input.

 

I am confused how to setup this analog camera to my laptop so that I can use zoneminder to process/record videos.

As I don't need to record all time, so I don't want to get any dedicated DVR/ expensive converter to convert analog to ip camera.

 

I was thinking if anyway AV output signal can be carried through CAT5/coaxial cable and use converter like BNC to USB or use RJ45 to connect to my laptop. Is it possible? Please help me with some information so that I can connect this camera with minimum expense.

Thanks in advance for any kind of help.

[SunnyKim 2]

Check "USB -DVR" at internet market. It can support 4 cameras in CIF video size or 1 camera in D1 size. The manufacturer supplies all the softwares that you may need for utilizing your laptop-windows.