oaptrish 0 Posted June 8, 2022 Hi I wasn't sure if I should put my thread here or on the other one. As my user name suggests I am not a youngster and have none of the high tech skills of the younger generation and would appreciate any help you can give me please. I have cctv equipment and have managed to get so far with installing it but I don’t know how to connect up the DVR, the TV and the PC and make it all work together as it used to. It was all working at one time and had been installed by my late husband but it all got disconnected and the instructions have been lost. I can try to post pictures if that helps, can you help me with this please. Trish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 8, 2022 I have taken some pictures [and I am having lots of problems posting them] of the cctv equipment I am trying to use, it is a Zeus 8, Apollo HD series, can you tell me how to connect up the DVR, the TV and the PC and make it all work together as it used to please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 8, 2022 Hi on your first two pictures ….. you connect VGA on back of recorder to VGA marked on back of tv. to get your unit to talk with your pc ….. first you need to get your system up and running first as the software for your pc is taken from your dvr once all up and running remote viewing is done by an app called explorer which is found on apple store or play store 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 I have connected the VGA on the back of the recorder to the VGA marked on the back of the tv and the cable from the cctv camera, but I cannot get a picture on the TV screen, pictures attached. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 9, 2022 Hi. On your tv remote controls you should have a source button . Which will switch your tv to TV -HDMI 1 -HDMI 2- SCART- or VGA (can also be called pc) seeifyou get a image then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 This is the TV remote hand set I have, I cannot see any of the items you mention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 9, 2022 Hi. Button right below menu……marked … source 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 Ah! thank you, I found the source button and have a picture now, but there is no sound or time date showing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 Sorry, the time date is showing in the top right hand corner but no sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 A 'system login' has just appeared after a few minutes on the screen, it asks for a password but I don't have it if there ever was one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 Sorry! I am not very good at this, I just clicked cancel and the message went, but I still cannot get the sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 9, 2022 Hi …. You will need to install a microphone to be able to hear and record sound. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 Hi. I have installed a microphone now but there is no sound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 9, 2022 Ok. Now you need coax from the recorder (bnc connection) marked as A on the back next to mic input and connect other end to the red audio in on the back of your tv we’re are you located 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 Okay, fantastic! I have sound now, thank you,... How can I copy/download [not sure of the term] the video and sound from the recorder onto my pc desk top please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 9, 2022 Hi. You will need to run a network cable from your dvr to your router then you need to switch off your recorder after you have connected the cable switch back on ….. right click on your dvr screen to get to menu ….. half way down you will see guide ….. follow the instructions 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 Cough!.. now it is getting a bit complicated, is a net work cable the same as the cables used for the cameras to the dvr? and is this the router in the picture below please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 9, 2022 Hi in your picture of the router you are looking for a cable the same as the yellow one ..that will plug into the router then your dvr. it’s looks like your on cable internet (something like virgin) is it activated 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 That sounds more simple to me ha ha, I saw a yellow cable somewhere, Yes on virgin,.. activated? .. it works my pc if that is what you mean. I found this double plug thing in the box of bits, is it used to link the dvr to the pc please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 9, 2022 Hi. No you don’t need any cables to your pc It will connect over your network 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 9, 2022 Hi,,,Is there a significance to the cable being yellow, I cannot find a yellow cable but I have found this one below that does physically fit into the router and dvr. If I was to order one of these cables what is the proper name for it please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 9, 2022 Hi .. yes that’s the same just different colour they are known as a patch lead rj45 do you need a longer one ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 10, 2022 Okay, thank you, I am not sure at the moment but it had crossed my mind...it will depend on where everything will go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaptrish 0 Posted June 10, 2022 Can I use my pc monitor screen in place of my TV screen, as seen in my pictures above, so that I only have one screen that will do both jobs please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted June 10, 2022 Yes if your monitor has vga input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
