Security Camera & Surveillance System Support Forum Forum: Surveillance System Planning Questions

Security Camera & Surveillance System Support Forum Forum: Surveillance System Planning Questions - Recent Posts http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ Security Camera & Surveillance System Support Forum en Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:20:02 +0000 maxv on "location of a outdoor camera" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/location-of-a-outdoor-camera#post-538 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:31:36 +0000 maxv 538@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ In addition to Mike's advices above I would also suggest to check your actual field of view in 3D using 3D modeling software. There is a special planning software to calculate <a href="http://www.jvsg.com">CCTV camera coverage </a> For example in your case you can add/draw a picture and add test objects (cars in your case). IP Video System Design Tool calculates actual field of view, angles, dead zone size and result resolution in pixels/foot or pixels/meter. The last version supports import of floor plans or site plan image from BMP/JPEG. Here is a sample picture: <a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3593274/liamlee.jpg"><img src="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3593274/liamlee400.jpg"></a> You can use the software in the demo-mode for 45 days. Mike on "Using a multiplexor to display 4 Security Cameras on One Monitor" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/using-a-multiplexor-to-display-4-security-cameras-on-one-monitor#post-477 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:46:10 +0000 Mike 477@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ A customer recently contacted CCTV Camera Pros with the following questions related to displaying multiple security camera feeds on one monitor without using a recorder. Below is the chat transcript: Customer Support: Hi Frank. How can I help you? Frank: We are looking for a video monitor that takes multiple input feeds from a controller so we can see three cameras on the screen at one time. Do you have such monitors or a device that can do this? Customer Support: Do your cameras have BNC connections? Frank: We are using an r-THREE interface box which has three inputs BNC. Customer Support: Please confirm, do you have 3 BNC outputs that you are looking to input to a monitor? Frank: yes Customer Support: OK, you can use one of these 4 channel video processors / multiplexors: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Quad-Video-Processor-p/vm-99015.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Quad-Video-Processor-p/vm-99015.htm</a> and connect it to a monitor that has a BNC or RCA monitor such as this one: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Composite-Surveillance-Monitor-p/mon-lcd-22w.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Composite-Surveillance-Monitor-p/mon-lcd-22w.htm</a> frank: on this page: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Monitors-s/34.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Monitors-s/34.htm</a> I see a 22inch widescreen can that do the trick? Customer Support: Yes, this composite LCD monitor will work just fine: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Composite-Surveillance-Monitor-p/mon-lcd-22w.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Composite-Surveillance-Monitor-p/mon-lcd-22w.htm</a> Frank: No special other equipment. Customer Support: you would just need the cables also. Frank: SO I am clear. Does this monitor have multiple BNC inputs? Customer Support: No, you connect the 3 BNC connections to the Quad processor, then connect the quad processor to the monitor. Frank: so the quad processor will display the multiple video? Do you have quad processors? Customer Support: Yes, you can see the quad processor here: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Quad-Video-Processor-p/vm-99015.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Quad-Video-Processor-p/vm-99015.htm</a> Frank: Thanks for your help. I will order online. Mike on "CCTV camera system with DVR card help" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/cctv-camera-system-with-dvr-card-help#post-175 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:50:24 +0000 Mike 175@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ Thank You for watching our videos and for contacting CCTV Camera Pros. Here are answers to your questions: <ol type="1"><li>What exactly does a DVR card do? (you don't have to go into detail!) A DVR card basically turns a computer into a DVR. The DVR card captures the video from surveillance cameras and the software that is included with the cards controls things like recording schedule, event and alarm detection, playback & search, email alerts, etc. We recommend Geovision and NUUO DVR cards. We really like both lines. If you have not already done so, you can watch our NUUO video here or on our youtube channel: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-Surveillance-Systems-s/296.htm#videos" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-Surveillance-Systems-s/296.htm#videos</a></li> <li>How is it connected to cameras (I'm looking at the Geovision GV-600 or GV-800 series cards). Is it just a cable going directly from the card directly to the cameras? Yes, you can use either a premade CCTV camera cables as you can see here: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Security-Camera-Cables-s/258.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Security-Camera-Cables-s/258.htm</a> or you can use a spool of RG59 siamese cable, where you cut the cable to your own custom length: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/RG59-Siamese-CCTV-Cable-s/259.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/RG59-Siamese-CCTV-Cable-s/259.htm</a> and attach BNC connectors to the cable yourself like these: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-BNC-Crimp-p/bncmalecrim.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-BNC-Crimp-p/bncmalecrim.htm</a></li> Do I need a specific type of camera? You can use any CCTV camera that has a BNC video connector. Any of these will work for example: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Infrared-Security-Cameras-s/29.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Infrared-Security-Cameras-s/29.htm</a> <li>Is there any other equipment I need besides a PC, DVR card and the CCTV cameras? No, that is all you need.</li> <li>What are the benefits of recording at a higher frame rate? To me 30fps looks pretty smooth and I can't decide if recording at a higher frame rate will be necessary for me? 30 frames per second / per channel is the fastest that a surveillance system can record at and is considered real time motion video. Please note that if you are looking at a 4 channel Geovision card like the GV-600 that is 30 FPS, that is divided among the number of cameras recording, so 4 cameras would record at 7.5 frames per second each.</li> <li>I'm trying to decide if the GV-600 will be adequate. For 4 cameras, the GV-600 will give you a pretty good experience at 7.5 FPS each, however, the upgrade to the GV-650 or GV-800 is well worth it in my opinion.</li> </ol> Some additional notes for you: Based on the satellite image, either of these cameras will work well for you: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IR-Security-Camera-p/bipro-540l4.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IR-Security-Camera-p/bipro-540l4.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IR-CCTV-Camera-p/bipro-ec550vf.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IR-CCTV-Camera-p/bipro-ec550vf.htm</a> For the office that it is difficult to run wires to, you can use a wireless transmitter with an outdoor IP camera. This equipment would work: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Security-Camera-System-p/wifi-en95610.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Wireless-Security-Camera-System-p/wifi-en95610.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IP-Camera-p/zavio-f731e.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IP-Camera-p/zavio-f731e.htm</a> If you decide that you want to use a wireless camera for the office, then I would recommend looking at NUUO DVR cards instead of Geovision as they are easier to implement a hybrid system with CCTV cameras and IP cameras and it is more affordable also because NUUO supports more types of IP cameras that are lower in cost. If you would like to discuss your project in more detail, please email me directly at <a href="mailto:mike@cctvcamerapros.net">mike@cctvcamerapros.net</a> or call 888-849-2288, ext 86 to reach me. Sincerely. -Mike Haldas, CCTV Camera Pros Mike on "CCTV camera system with DVR card help" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/cctv-camera-system-with-dvr-card-help#post-174 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:47:30 +0000 Mike 174@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ We received the following question from a customer that watched our <a href="http://www.youtube.com/cctvcamerapros">CCTV Camera Pros surveillance videos on youtube</a>. I've been watching your videos on CCTV and have found them very helpful. After an attempted burglary on my premises last week which has been burgled several times now I would like to setup a CCTV system but I'm not exactly sure what equipment would be best for me. I already have a spare PC so I think a DVR card would probably be best. I have a few questions that I hope you can help me with. 1. What exactly does a DVR card do? (you don't have to go into detail!) 2. How is it connected to cameras (I'm looking at the Geovision GV-600 or GV-800 series cards). Is it just a cable going directly from the card directly to the cameras? Do I need a specific type of camera? 3. Is there any other equipment I need besides a PC, DVR card and the CCTV cameras? 4. What are the benefits of recording at a higher frame rate? To me 30fps looks pretty smooth and I can't decide if recording at a higher frame rate will be necessary for me? I'm trying to decide if the GV-600 will be adequate. Here is a satellite image of my premises. <img src="http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/images/installs/satellite-image-CCTV-system-planning.jpg"> The red blobs are where I think the cameras will be positioned and the lines are the direction they'd be pointing but I haven't fully decided yet. The green blob is where the PC is located and is where all the cameras will be connected to. Ideally I'd like to put a camera on the office which is the building to the far right but I don't know how I'd run a wire to it. Any help would be appreciated. Mike on "Surveillance DVR Card Software" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/surveillance-dvr-card-software-1#post-168 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:15:57 +0000 Mike 168@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ Follow up email sent from customer: I have checked these but I still have a question. It gives computer specs but I'm not quite sure if my computer is compatible with any of these cards. will this card work with my computer? Geovision GV-800 GV800 DVR card 8.3 Surveillance CD Here is my computer specs that I can give to you for reference. Complete Gateway E-4500 Tower Computer System Pentium 4 - 3.2GHz + 1-GB Memory + 80GB Hard Drive (i have installed a 500gb drive) +USB 2.0 + Keyboard and Mouse* System is in great working condition. All software installed from scratch and system includes all Windows Updates and security updates and with Antivirus. A great system for kids, Internet browsing, E-mail and Business Applications. The unit is in a tower configuration. System is fully Internet Ready Includes 15” LCD Flat Panel Monitor (FPD1565) Specifications: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache) Chipset: Intel® 945G Chipset with DDR 2 Support 1GB of Memory (2 additional slots free) This will allow you to add another 1GBof RAM (Total 2GB) Controller Card: Integrated Ultra ATA100 and Serial ATA II/300 controllers 80 GB SATA Hard Drive Intel® 945G Chipset Graphics Video Card (on-board) 4 USB 2.0 Ports on the Back + 1 PCI USB 2.0 Card installed giving you 2 more ports (6 total ports) 2 USB 2.0 Ports on the Front 1 Firewire Port on the Front 48x CDRW / DVD Drive (IDE) 1.44MB Floppy Drive Audio on the motherboard with ports in Rear and Front (No external speakers) 1 Parallel Port, 1 Serial Port, 1 RJ45 -10/100/1000 Integrated Broadcom 10/100/1000 Twisted Pair Ethernet Port Keyboard and Mouse Ports (PS/2) 101 Enhanced PS/2 Keyboard and USB Optical Mouse included (Gateway Brand) Case: 3-bay Micro-BTX Case w/ front audio ports and 275-watt power supply Expansion Slots: 1 PCI-E x 16 (available for graphics card option), 1 PCI-E x 1, and 2 Full Height PCI slots CCTV Camera Pros response: All of the specs look fine except that both Geovision and NUUO recommend using a nvidia or ATI graphics card instead of using on board video embedded into the motherboard of the PC. It looks that your PC does not have a separate graphics card so you should plan on adding one. When you do that, be aware that the 275 watt power supply may not be sufficient for the system after you add the graphics card and DVR card. CCTV Camera Pros builds systems with a minimum 400 watt power supply. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Thank You. -Mike Mike on "Surveillance DVR Card Software" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/surveillance-dvr-card-software-1#post-166 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:37:33 +0000 Mike 166@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ These questions was emailed to CCTV Camera Pros: say I have an 8 camera computer based surveillance system that came with a dvr software and I am not happy with the software. Do you have just the software that will work on a computer and run my cameras? It has a card that plugs into the computer. Tell me what is require or information I need to send you for compatibility. CCTV Camera Pros response: CCTV Camera Pros has excellent PC based surveillance software supplied by NUUO and Geovision. Their software will only work with the DVR cards that they manufacture though. In order to switch the surveillance software on your PC, you will also need to switch the DVR card to the particular vendor's surveillance software that you like. I recommend taking a look at <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-DVR-Cards-s/298.htm">NUUO DVR cards</a> and <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Geovision-DVR-Cards-s/27.htm">Geovision DVR cards</a>. You can also find more information about each of them here: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-Surveillance-Systems-s/296.htm#videos" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-Surveillance-Systems-s/296.htm#videos</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Geovision-DVR-Computers-Geovision-Surveillance-DVRs-s/60.htm#geovision-system" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Geovision-DVR-Computers-Geovision-Surveillance-DVRs-s/60.htm#geovision-system</a> Please let us know if you have any further questions. Mike on "Surveillance DVR video file to DVD file conversion" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/surveillance-dvr-video-file-to-dvd-file-conversion#post-163 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:44:53 +0000 Mike 163@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ Follow up email from customer: Thanks for the note back Mike. So if I want to play these existing .dvr files in a DVD I can’t because I can’t convert the file? It seems like any video that you can play on a computer should be able to convert somehow. I guess I have to ask the DVR manufacturer to write a conversion routine? I need this fixed before I buy another one. CCTV Camera Pros DVRs least converts to an AVI which should play in a DVD right? CCTV Camera Pros response: I would recommend asking the manufacturer of your existing surveillance DVR if they have software that can export or convert the .DVR files into an AVI file. Once you have an AVI file, you can pretty much use any standard video software converter on windows or MAC to convert to any file format that you need, including DVD format. It is a two step process unless you have a DVD player that can play .avi files. You should check your DVD player manual to see what files are supported. It is much more typical and most of the time more convenient to play back surveillance video on a computer instead of a DVD player. That way you do not have to go through this mutli-step export and conversion process. The surveillance system that we sell that is by far the simplest to export video as an AVI file is our NUUO PC based DVRs which can be found here: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/PC-Based-DVRs-s/307.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/PC-Based-DVRs-s/307.htm</a> You can watch some online videos about the system here: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-Surveillance-Systems-s/296.htm#videos" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-Surveillance-Systems-s/296.htm#videos</a> Please let us know if we can help further. Sincerely. -Mike Mike on "Surveillance DVR video file to DVD file conversion" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/surveillance-dvr-video-file-to-dvd-file-conversion#post-159 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:04:10 +0000 Mike 159@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ A customer recently sent the following question via email: I was looking at your surveillance systems but I will need software to convert existing .dvr files to a format that can be read by a standard DVD player. Do you have any software that will convert the existing .dvr files from my older system to a format that can be read by my DVD player? CCTV Camera Pros answer: Thank You for contacting CCTV Camera Pros. You must use the software that came with your DVR to view and convert the video files that it exports. It depends on that software as to whether you can then convert the DVR video files to another format. Our software that is included with our stand alone DVRs as well as our PC based DVRs allows you to export to AVI file but only works with video files recorded by the units that the software was developed for. Unfortunately, it is not generic software that will convert any other DVR manufacturers video files to AVI or some other generic format. That would be nice if there was a generic conversion utility out there, but I do not know of one for video surveillance files. One of he most convenient systems to export a video to an AVI file (which is an easy file to then convert to any format you need) is our <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/PC-Based-DVRs-s/307.htm">NUUO PC based DVRs</a>. Please take a look at this video to see how easy it is to search for surveillance video footage to be exported: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Surveillance-System-Video-Playback-s/304.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Surveillance-System-Video-Playback-s/304.htm</a> Mike on "Remote Viewing PTZ Cameras" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/remote-viewing-ptz-cameras#post-158 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:49:23 +0000 Mike 158@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ We recently received the following system planning question from a potential customer: My wife and I have a second home in Maine and I would like to install a remote viewing security camera system that incorporates up to 3 PTZ cameras. I have been looking at your site and found that the E<a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Everfocus-PTZ-Security-Camera-p/eptz1000.htm">verfocus EPTZ1000 camera</a> has the specs that I'd like to have. Ideally, we'd be able to control and view the cameras either from the Maine home, or elsewhere via the Internet. What can you offer for suggestions for a system with remote PTZ controls? CCTV Camera Pros Recommendation: Thank You for contacting CCTV Camera Pros and for your interest in doing business with us. If it is within your budget, I would recommend <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IP-PTZ-Camera-p/ip-v97151.htm">this outdoor IP PTZ camera</a> over the analog EPTZ1000. The reason is because IP PTZ cameras are much easier to setup and adjust because both the video and the controls are all done digitally over a cat-5 data cable. In addition, the video is captured and transmitted digitally using a progressive scan sensor on the IP model which provides a really awesome picture. Here is the IP based PTZ camera that I would recommend: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IP-PTZ-Camera-p/ip-v97151.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IP-PTZ-Camera-p/ip-v97151.htm</a> I can work with you on the price if you were to buy 3 of them with a recorder to get it much closer to the price of the EPTZ1000 camera. I would recommend 3 of the IP-V97151 cameras with one of our NUUO stand alone network video recorders: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Network-Video-Recorder-p/nuuo-nv-2040.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Network-Video-Recorder-p/nuuo-nv-2040.htm</a> This recorder will let you login to view and control all three cameras remotely from Internet explorer. The NVR also has some amazing recording features and and an easy to use interface. You can watch a video here to see the NVR in action: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Network-Video-Recorder-s/299.htm#NVR-video-demo" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Network-Video-Recorder-s/299.htm#NVR-video-demo</a> Please email or call me to discuss further. I look forward to working with you. thormaster on "31 location CV2 and Bandwidth Geovision Software." http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/31-location-cv2-and-bandwidth-geovision-software#post-156 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:25:45 +0000 thormaster 156@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ I have sold a 31 location Small Enterprise. Each store will have 4 cameras and 1 sound pack, 31 GV800-16 DVR's. I will be putting these on the Internet and using CV2 to receive at headquarters if it is workable. The question is; is there a formula to calculate the bandwidth required to download maybe 65 of 124 motion activated into the CV2 over the internet? I have not sold them this technology yet due to the fact that I am concerned on the limitations of the Internet. Would it be something like say, 368kb*31=11408(11mb) uploaded to 20mb download, and will this affect 6 to 10 users with light traffic on the headquarters local Lan, streaming high incoming traffic during the day and little or none at night 24/7? My largest client before this business was 18 locations and recently found out he will spend the 450 dollars a month for T1 capabilities and would like to do the same for him. He has hired a person full-time to watch his locations and does it from a 1.5/6 connection. The other question is, has anybody used the Bandwidth program that comes with Geovison software to control bandwidth usage and if yes, is it worth researching into this technology? Thor Mike on "location of a outdoor camera" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/location-of-a-outdoor-camera#post-143 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:36:40 +0000 Mike 143@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ pingadude, Thank you for posting to CCTV Camera Pros forum. In answer to your questions: 1) I would recommend putting the camera below the light if possible. 2) A good height to mount cameras with a wide lens, 3.6mm for example, is at about 10 - 12 feet from the ground. This gives you a good viewing angle and generally is out of reach from vandals. Please let us know if we can help further. Sincerely. -Mike pingadude on "location of a outdoor camera" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/location-of-a-outdoor-camera#post-142 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:36:38 +0000 pingadude 142@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ I own a color low lux wide angle (3.6mm) outdoor security camera. My dilema is where to locate the camera to get the best view. I know where to put the camera and what wall but im confuse at what height. The camera is covering a small 4 car parking lot and garage. Where im thinking to put the camera there is a Sodium light in the middle of the wall (1) Do I put the camera above or below the light or doesn't matter (2)I need to cover as much of the lot as possible...blow the camera there is entrance door Thanks Mike on "Remote Internet Viewable Surveillance System" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/remote-internet-viewable-surveillance-system#post-130 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:30:37 +0000 Mike 130@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ Follow up question from customer: Thank you Mike. In an <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IP-Camera-Systems-s/315.htm">IP based surveillance camera system</a>, is an NVR ncessary? If it is only for live viewing? Or is it possible to simply plug a bank of cameras directly into a router? Answers from CCTV Camera Pros: It is not necessary unless you want to record or view multiple cameras remotely over the Internet on one screen. If you just want to view the cameras live locally from a PC then you can access each camera directly. If you want to pull together mutliple cameras on one screen, then it depends. In most cases, there is software included with IP cameras that will allow you to do this. For example, our <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IP-Network-Camera-p/zavio-f210a.htm">Zavio F210A IP camera</a> includes software that will let you view and record up to 16 Zavio IP cameras. However, if you want to view up multiple cameras on one screen from remotely over your network or the Internet, then you need to upgrade to <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-IP-Camera-Software-s/297.htm">NUUO IP camera software</a>. Please let us know if we can help further. Sincerely. -Mike Mike on "Remote Internet Viewable Surveillance System" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/remote-internet-viewable-surveillance-system#post-129 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:36:58 +0000 Mike 129@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ A customer recently contacted us with the following pre-sales questions while planning a <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/">surveillance system</a>: We are seeking to purchase a system with the following parameters: 1. Remote viewable 2. High quality - but balanced against bandwidth 3. Initially 4 indoor and 4 outdoor cameras, expandable to 16, all hardwired 4. Area coverage approximately 4 acres 5. Not geovision or pc server based. Please advise if an nvr has any benefits when the system is primarily for live viewing eg does it have a purpose in throttling back the bandwidth in multiple cameras? Or is it principally a high end storage media? 6. Assume no existing network cabling to piggyback on 7. Assume wireless not suitable 8. Remote PTZ capabilities needed Not looking for a quote but some direction to start developing our system. Email preferred initially, then we can talk. This is a serious inquiry. CCTV Camera Pros responded with the following information: Thank You for contacting CCTV Camera Pros and for the opportunity to earn your business. See answers to your questions below: 1. Remote viewable Both of these recorders are remote viewable. One is a DVR and one is an NVR: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Surveillance-DVRs-JPEG-s/93.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Surveillance-DVRs-JPEG-s/93.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Network-Video-Recorder-s/299.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Network-Video-Recorder-s/299.htm</a> 2. High quality - but balanced against bandwidth The NVR will give you higher overall quality and yes you can throttle the bandwidth of each camera for remote viewing. The DVR does not allow you to throttle. 3. Initially 4 indoor and 4 outdoor cameras, expandable to 16, all hardwired If you are more interested in the IP based system (NVR), then please take a look at these IP cameras: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IP-Network-Camera-p/zavio-f210a.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IP-Network-Camera-p/zavio-f210a.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-Infrared-IP-Camera-p/zavio-f521e.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-Infrared-IP-Camera-p/zavio-f521e.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IP-PTZ-Camera-p/ip-v97111.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IP-PTZ-Camera-p/ip-v97111.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IP-PTZ-Camera-p/ip-v97151.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-IP-PTZ-Camera-p/ip-v97151.htm</a> If you are more interested in the analog CCTV camera system, then take a look at these CCTV cameras: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Varifocal-Dome-Camera-p/dpro-460vf9.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Varifocal-Dome-Camera-p/dpro-460vf9.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IR-Security-Camera-p/bipro-540l4.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IR-Security-Camera-p/bipro-540l4.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/PTZ-CCTV-Camera-p/ptz-9480x10.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/PTZ-CCTV-Camera-p/ptz-9480x10.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-PTZ-Security-Camera-p/ptz-w470a.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Outdoor-PTZ-Security-Camera-p/ptz-w470a.htm</a> 4. Area coverage approximately 4 acres 5. Not Geovision or NUUO pc server based. Please advise if an NVR has any benefits when the system is primarily for live viewing eg does it have a purpose in throttling back the bandwidth in multiple cameras? Or is it principally a high end storage media? We do highly recommend our NUUO PC based DVR, but we understand that some customers do not want a windows based system so we have our stand alone DVR and NVR solutions mentioned above. The main advantage of an NVR is that it uses IP cameras which are 100% digital so picture quality is better. Also it can support megapixel resolution cameras, while CCTV DVRs can only support up to 704 x 480 resolution (also known as D1 resolution). If you change your mind and consider a PC based system, please check out these videos: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-Surveillance-Systems-s/296.htm#videos" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-Surveillance-Systems-s/296.htm#videos</a> 6. Assume no existing network cabling to piggyback on This is fine for either solution. The CCTV system will use Siamese coax cable like this: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/RG59-Siamese-CCTV-Cable-s/259.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/RG59-Siamese-CCTV-Cable-s/259.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Security-Camera-Cables-s/258.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Security-Camera-Cables-s/258.htm</a> The IP system will use CAT-5 like this: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CAT5E-Patch-Cable-p/cat5e-100.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CAT5E-Patch-Cable-p/cat5e-100.htm</a> <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Equipment-Cable-p/cat-5-cable-1.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Equipment-Cable-p/cat-5-cable-1.htm</a> 7. Assume wireless not suitable 8. Remote PTZ capabilities needed Either system can support PTZ controls. The PTZ controls on the IP based NVR and IP cameras are easier to setup and to use. Also the remote controlling of PTZs on the IP camera system is much smoother and better responding. Please let us know if we can help further. Sincerely. -Mike Mike on "Security Viewing with iPhone for Alzheimer's Patient" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/security-viewing-with-iphone-for-alzheimers-patient#post-33 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:04:11 +0000 Mike 33@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ A customer email me today and asked the folowing: >>>>>>>>> I need to be able to use my iphone as a remote viewing to be able to look in on my father at home who has Alzheimer's. Please tell me how much and what I need to do to set this up. I would like to get started asap. <<<<<<<<< Here is my reply: Dear Customer, Thank You for contacting CCTV Camera Pros. Geovision recently released a beta version of their iPhone viewer. The next release of their software will support the full release and support for iPhone remote viewing. You can read more about complete surveillance systems using Geovision here: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Geovision-Camera-Systems-s/26.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Geovision-Camera-Systems-s/26.htm</a> You can read about the new iPhone software setup here: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Geovision-iPhone-Application-GV-iView-Setup-s/329.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Geovision-iPhone-Application-GV-iView-Setup-s/329.htm</a> We can provide you with a custom quote based on the # of cameras that you need. Please let us know how many indoor and outdoor cameras you require. If you would like to speak on the phone, please call me tomorrow between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm est. 888-849-2288, ext 86. Also, please let us know if you need anything else. Sincerely. -Mike Haldas CCTV Camera Pros - A US Veteran Owned Business Home, Business, and Government Video Surveillance Systems Federal Supplier Cage Code: 4VTG3 Toll Free: 888-849-2288 <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/</a> Helpful Links ========= About Us: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/aboutus.asp" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/aboutus.asp</a> Support: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Surveillance-Knowledge-Base-s/57.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Surveillance-Knowledge-Base-s/57.htm</a> Request a Quote: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/surveillance-system-quote-s/100.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/surveillance-system-quote-s/100.htm</a> Installers Wanted: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Installers-Wanted-s/102.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Installers-Wanted-s/102.htm</a> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/cctvcamerapros" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/cctvcamerapros</a> Follow us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/facebook" rel="nofollow">http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/facebook</a> Mike on "Day Care Surveillance System" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/day-care-surveillance-system#post-32 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:35:30 +0000 Mike 32@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ CCTV Camera Pros wrote an article on this subject a while back that can be read here: <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Day-Care-Surveillance-s/223.htm">day care surveillance system article</a>. One of the best surveillance systems for a day care center that wants to allow remote login and viewing for parents is this <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/IP-Security-Camera-System-p/ip-sysm4z.htm">4 camera IP surveillance system</a> which uses NUUO surveillance software. If you want to expand beyond 4 cameras, you can also upgrade to the 8 channel version of the NVR (network video recorder). You can learn more about this system by watching this <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Network-Video-Recorder-s/299.htm#NVR-video-demo">network video recorder video</a>. We also have some additional videos that you can watch to learn more about the <a href="http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/NUUO-Surveillance-Systems-s/296.htm#videos">NUUO surveillance software</a>. If you have any further questions, please post a reply to this forum topic, email us directly, or call us on Monday and we will be happy to plan this system with you and provide you with a formal quote. admin on "Day Care Surveillance System" http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/topic/day-care-surveillance-system#post-31 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:24:46 +0000 admin 31@http://videos.cctvcamerapros.com/support/ A potential customer contacted CCTV Camera Pros with the following inquiry: We are looking to set up a day care but we want parents to access the camera system remotely with password protection. What would we need to accomplish that we are looking at a 4 or 5 camera setup.