location of DVR

[Dave coxhoe 0]

Hello everyone

 

i am currently in the process of installing an 8 camera system in my detached bungalow,

all the cables will be run into the attic space as this is where the ducting was run to.

what i would like to do if possible is site the DVR in the attic aswell and im hoping the remote will work from the bedroom as there is only a single plasterboard wall between. if this dosn't work my question is this, is there anything out there similar to the magic eyes used for sky TV so i can leave the DVR in the attic.

thanks Dave.

[myiicu 0]

Most attics are not conditioned spaces i.e. hot/humid in summer and cold in winter, so locating the dvr in the attic is not recommended.

 

A hidden, well ventilated, and conditioned space is a better location for the dvr.

 

 

Use a IR repeater/extender for the remote.

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/P3-International-Infrared-Repeater-and-Sensor-in-Black-P3-P8620/204511972?N=5yc1vZc652Z5qj

 

http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=109&cp_id=10110&cs_id=1011009

 

http://www.amazon.com/Nextronics-Infrared-Remote-Extender-Repeater/dp/B00C5PNW5S

[Dave coxhoe 0]

Ok thanks I hear what your say thank you

[myiicu 0]

If you need to extend your dvr display output, some hdmi repeaters/extenders include IR remote extension as well.

 

http://www.startech.com/AV/Extenders/HDMI/HDMI-over-Cat5-Cat6-Extender~ST121SHD30

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G2179147

[Numb-nuts 1]

You could use a good-quality wireless USB mouse in place of a remote control.

[Dave coxhoe 0]

Yes never thought of that thanks but I don't know weather the heat would be an issue for the DVR in the summer.

[Samir 0]

Heat would be really bad for the life of the dvr, so that's a serious consideration.

 

But if the space remains cool during the summer, I don't see any real issue to it.