8 CCTV CCD Camera DVR Video Security Record System free 1 larger warning sticker , 8 small free warning sticker DVK2806 1G1 Review

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(More customer reviews)I was hesitant to buy this system instead of a complete setup with DVR due to compatibility/driver issues, but I was pleasantly suprised. The instructions in the setup software were a little unclear at times, but the user manual filled in any gaps along the way. I was also impressed to find that the features of the program for recording, motion sensor, network connectivity, etc. were powerful and easy to navigate.
I would recommend this unit to anyone who wants to use their PC and save the cost of adding a new DVR. In fact, I was able to buy a new PC with 500G storage for less than a DVR with the same size hard drive!
I only wish the cameras had a smoked glass cover so nobody could tell which direction the lens is pointed. These have a plastic cover with a clear slit through which the lens looks. That said, they do a great job and the motion detection is helpful for recording and monitoring.

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This cost effective dome camera video security system are a great choice for restaurants, stores, offices, homes or anywhere requiring video security that blends into the environment. The 8 CCD cameras deliver razor sharp resolution-- 420 lines. The cameras deliver a wide angle of view with their 3.6mm lenses. Pan/tilt adjustments let you position the cameras in just seconds. The eight cameras come with their own all-in-one video/power cables which are easy to install. Simply install the DVR card in your PC, load driver and software, connect camera to your PC based DVR and connect to the power supplies. Your DVR system will displays all eight cameras at one screen, or a sequential view and also brings a live camera full screen even while all four are being recorded. The video is recorded to the computers hard drive in a compressed format. This compression allows a huge amount of video to be stored, it recording continuously for all 8 cameras. These systems do not require daily scheduled action to maintain the video recordings. They record video to the hard drive until a certain amount of disk space is left. Then the system will delete the oldest clips and record the new video. The video is played back on the computer monitor or burned to a CD. You can also print or save a jpeg image of any specific video frame. These systems allow you to view and playback any combination of cameras without interrupting the systems recording process. Package includes: 8 Color CCD Cameras 6 - 50' Power / Video Cables 2 - 150' Power / Video Cables power supply for 8 cameras 2 DVR 4 channel Card DVR software You provide the PC. Integrate with your PC, this DIY kit has all the hardware you need to set up a professional CCTV system.

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Axis 0304001 Q1755 Network Security Camera Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great camera! We use them primarily to for viewing entry/exit gates outdoors. This camera has a programmable "gate keeper" function that will zoom into a defined area upon contact closure or motion detection. Great for observing a large area then zooming in to catch a license plate entering/exiting a gate.

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AXIS Q1755 Network Camera connected to an HDTV monitor is the perfect solution for securing areas where greater image detail is required, such as airports, passport controls and casinos.The camera has a built-in slot for an SD/SDHC memory card which makes it possible to store days of recording without any external equipment.

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VideoSecu CCTV Security Camera USB DVR System MPEG4 Internet Remote Control, including 4 Color Infrared IR Day Night Vision Security Cameras, Power Supply and Camera Extension Cables WAN Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently bought this system . I am quite happy with it! Here are my thoughts: Everything that came in the box was as expected.
con : each camera require running cable until a local power source shared (4 cam)
I was looking for was ensuring that each camera didn't require a local power source, as I didn't relish the idea of running receptacles to each camera location.
I will like single cable with an video connector that runs to each camera and carries both power AND video signal .
Plus : very cheap, nice picture.
I was impressed with the picture I got from the night vision from the cameras.
Easy install software and run.
recommended this system
Some of the features I like about this unit is of course the night vision cameras, the ability to view the cameras over the internet, the ability to record continuously or as motion sensors.


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4 CHANNEL USB DVR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM is great for home/office/shop guard or baby care purpose. This package comes with one of 4 channel USB video capture, 1 Digital Video Surveillance software, 4 IR cameras, and 1 power supply for 4 cameras, 4 of 50 feet security camera cable. It'll save your time and make your life easier! You can do your own digital security system, by easy installation use your own PC. It is the cost-effective solution to replace commercial VCR tape recorder, which also supports stable digitize video record and easy manages the recorded data via index of date and time. That is it, makes your life more safety and easier. Note: PC (use your own) are not included. This product is compatiblewith Windows Vista 32 bit, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows 98. The PC must be Intel based PC. AMDwill not work. Please do not order if your PC is AMD.

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Lorex LH314501C4 Edge Surveillance DVR with 4 Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great video surveillance system for home or small business. I think video surveillance is cheap insurance against vandalism and theft -- would-be vandals/robbers think twice when they know they're being recorded. This system comes with everything you need to set it up, is easy to setup, has good features and video quality, and lots of storage.
PROs:
- 4 night-vision cameras that do a good job (not great, but good)
- Includes everything in the box (DVR, 4 cameras, 4 60-foot cables, mouse, remote control, IR extender for remote, power supplies)
- Easy to install and setup
- Cameras can mount to ceiling, wall, or horizontal surface
- Cameras hold up well and are weather proof
- Includes remote control with IR extender
- Simple menus with good navigation
- Can specify recording quality details (frames per second, video compression quality, resolution, brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation)
- 500 GB hard drive and recording options to recycle the oldest videos as needed (FIFO method)
- Motion detection with ability to specify where to detect motion by turning on and off boxes on a grid overlay of the image, and sensitivity adjustment
CONs:
- Mouse has a bright blue glowing scroll wheel that you can't miss when you enter a room -- burglars will have no trouble finding the DVR!
- Mounting base for cameras is made of plastic
- Video output defaults to 1280x1024, so you need a monitor that can support this during setup (then you can change it to lower or higher if you'd like)
- Poor video playback controls
INSTALLING:
Installing the system is relatively easy. There are just a few connections that need to be made. The cameras all must use the 60-foot extension cables. The cables include female BNC connectors on both ends, and power connectors. The extension cable, which carries both power and video, is only 5/32" thick. However, the BNC connectors on each end measure 5/8" diameter, so you will need a 3/4" holes to pass the cable through. The video cable seems to be somewhat low quality, which probably reduces the video quality. I couldn't test the cameras connected directly to the DVR because both the cameras and DVR have male BNC connectors, so the extension cable is needed to reverse gender. The cameras include about 3 feet of cable, so you can tuck the connectors indoors if you mount the cameras outdoors. One of my runs exceeded 60 feet, so I purchased a separate extension cable (SECURITY LABS SLA31 50-ft BNC Video Power Extension Cable). If you order an extension cable, make sure it comes with a male-to-male BNC connector, so you can connect it to your 60-foot cable (unless you replace the initial 60 foot cable). I found the extension I ordered to be better quality than the cables that came with the system.
The system includes two power blocks -- one for the DVR and one for the four cameras. The power block for the 4 cameras comes with a 4-way split Y cable so you can provide power to each camera.
The cameras have two mounting screw threads on the back (one on top, one on bottom), so you can choose to mount the camera to a ceiling, wall, or surface. The base is made of plastic, but seems to be sufficiently strong. Be careful when driving screws to mount the base -- you could probably crack it easily with too much pressure. There's a thumb screw on a swivel head that connects the camera to the mount. A few folks reported that the cameras don't stay steady on the screw, so I put a drop of LocTite on the thread before mounting it up. All of my 4 cameras seem steady.
The DVR has connectors on the back for power, video (standard VGA connector), USB mouse, 10/100 Ethernet port, an "alarm input" port (for use with external motion sensors, etc.), and a connector for the included IR extender cable (for the remote control).
IMPORTANT: While the DVR supports several monitor resolutions, it defaults to 1280x1024 resolution. So, you will need a monitor that supports that resolution when first setting up the system. This was a problem for me, since the monitor I am using is a 1024x768 LCD monitor that does not support higher resolutions. So, I couldn't get any video and couldn't adjust the resolution. Fortunately, I have a higher resolution monitor on a computer that I was able to temporarily use. Once I had it hooked up to a higher-resolution monitor, I was then able to change the resolution to 1024x768. This was POOR configuration on their Lorex's part -- they should have either provided a boot menu option or defaulted to the lowest resolution. Lorex did not mention this at all in any of their documentation -- it just says "VGA", which describes the connection, not the resolution.
SETUP:
The menus are relatively easy to understand and navigate, but you will need to keep the owner's manual next to you for reference until you become familiar with their menus and conventions. For example, "O" means "On" and "X" means "Off", whereas the rest of the world uses "1" and "0" (even my car uses 1 and 0). I do like that all of the menus have a drill-down navigation method. The right-mouse button is the "Back" functionality. So, as you click into menus, you right-click to go back a level.
The DVR defaults to recording at a high frame rate (I think 15 or 30 frames per second) and lower resolution video (640x320 I think). Since detail in the video is important to me, but I don't need it to be theater-like smooth motion, I changed all of the camera settings to 5 frames per second, at the highest compression quality, and 640x480 resolution. That still gives me reasonable motion without sacrificing storage capacity. I think it estimated that it could hold 18 days of video with these settings.
VALUABLE TIP: The system features motion detection (it can be configured to record only when it detects motion). Motion detection works by comparing one video frame to the prior frame and determining how much the image has changed. This was a key feature for me, since I don't want to watch hours of still video -- just show me the highlights! However, the cameras seemed to be EXTREMELY sensitive to motion at night and not so much during the day. So, if the motion sensitivity was appropriately set for daytime, it was always recording at night because it always detected motion (video grain from low lighting would trigger the motion detection). I have recently discovered that if you reduce the contrast and increase the brightness, then the video sensitivity works properly at night. I have all of my cameras set to about 50% on brightness and about 30% on contrast (before, I had the inverse settings).
VIDEO: The cameras produce 640x480 video resolution. The video quality, however, resembles that of a high-end VCR; it's not a crisp 640x480. The cameras have 59 degree horizontal and 44 degree vertical viewing angles. These wide angles cover a lot of territory, but won't give you detail unless someone is fairly close to the camera. The cameras have two operating modes: day and night. In day mode, they are full-color. They switch to night mode by measuring light on a photo sensor. There's a mechanical "clack" sound when it switches modes. At night, the camera is in black-and-white mode, but can view in near darkness. It also has a bunch of infrared LED's that will illuminate for up to about 20 feet away (I think they claim 40, but it's really only effective to 20). Note that if you have something in the foreground, it will flood out the image from the IR LED's shining bright on it. You will want to place the cameras where there's nothing directly in its foreground (tree branches, etc.).
PLAYBACK: This is where I found the product to lack in design (costing it a star in my review). It does a decent job of providing a list of video activity (most-recent activity is at the top of the list). As you scroll through the list, it shows you the first frame of the video. However, the list menu sits square in the middle of the screen, so you can't really see what's on that preview frame without clicking into it.
Once you click into a video, fast-forwarding and rewinding is pretty clumsy. It REALLY needs improvement in this area. It provides a timeline of activity at the bottom, but makes it difficult to understand and navigate. Navigation options are such that you can press fast-forward and it will move to 5X speed. Press it again and it goes to 15X and then 60X. However, at these faster speeds, it drops a lot of frames and shows only a few frames per second. It's not like pressing fast forward on a VCR or DVD player, where everything moves quickly. Instead, it jumps to different times quickly, but keeps that frame up for a fraction of second.
Another problem is that it often detect motion when someone has fully entered the frame. So, I told it to record for 3 seconds before motion detection (nice capability). But when you start playback, it starts at motion detection. So, you have to rewind. However, the rewind starts at 5X and blows right past the prior 3 seconds.
I wish they took advantage of the mouse scroll wheel to act as a video jog wheel -- that would make perfect sense. However, they didn't do that.
Overall, I think the system is great, but could use some software improvements.
Enjoy!
UPDATE ON 1/17/2011:
I found that I was constantly trying to adjust the motion sensitivity on the system to record only when there was motion on my property. What I found is that if I set the sensitivity too low and reduce the detection areas in the motion detection grid, I would often miss events (or wonder if I had missed it) because it simply didn't detect motion...Read more›

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SVAT CLEARVU11 All-In-One Web Ready 4 Channel Compact H.264 DVR Security System with 15” LCD Screen and 4 Indoor/Outdoor Night Vision Surveillance Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Clearvu11 system about a month ago for use at my home. I know I should keep it short but since mine is the first review here, I thought I that I will give a little more detail than if I wasn't the first one.
Overall, I really like the system. Here are my reasons for buying it and some pros and cons:
Reasons for purchasings this system over another:
1. Email notifications when motion detected.
2. Video viewable over the internet for remote monitoring. My wife watches our kids come home from school while she is in the office. Pretty cool!
3. Video viewable over cell phones and iPhone although this turned out to be still photos. This information was not clear to me during my research.
Pros:
1. Steps to viewing the system over the internet were complete so that I did not have to fill in any gaps in the instructions.
2. Enabled to be viewed over cell phones with a connection to the internet. It is only formatted for a WAP display not the iPhone (ie, very small picture in browser).
3. Tech support is available 24-7 for system setup. The team that handles internet setup was not available outside of normal business hours though.
4. The system alerts you whenever motion is detected and sends out email alerts and audible ones from the monitor if you choose.
5. Everything is intergrated into the display.
6. Setup instructions were clear and complete although slightly complex (but I like a complex challenge). Cons:
1. System setup interface is tolerable to use but difficult at times because a keyboard cannot be connected to it.
2. System setup was somewhat complex due to the interface.
3. Insects activate the motion detection at night and send me hundreds of emails. I can't lower the motion detection sensitivity enough to stop this problem and keep detecting people movement. Tech support couldn't resolve this problem either and said it is trial and error to resolve it. The email problem was solved by setting up a seperate email address for motion alerts and low limits for the number of emails going to my iPhone.
4. Viewing the system on my iPhone is poor. The pictures sent are too small for my iPhone and I have to enlarge it everytime in my browser. This would be okay but I can have it update the picture every few seconds and it gets downsized each time rendering this option useless on my phone. I'd love to see an App developed by SVAT to allow me to view live video over the internet instead of the poor interface they offer me now.
5. Color settings on the system do not allow me to adjust colors correctly. My trees and yard look light purple on the screen when they are actually green. I have not covered this issue with tech support yet so maybe their is a solution I am missing.
6. While it was clearly labeled in the sales literature, the IR only covers about 15 ft at night which is not a lot for covering the front and sides of a house. I would like to see SVAT offer some low cost add on IR flood lights that are well under $50/pc.

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SVAT Electronics 15" LCD - DVR 4 Channel All - In - One System. Everything you need to monitor your home or business! Whether you're at home or abroad, you'll always be able to keep tabs on the everyday "comings and goings" on your property with this All-In-One System! This is one sweet System... you can access live footage from anywhere in the world... even from your iPhone or Blackberry! System comes complete with 4 outdoor night vision cameras, a 15" LCD screen with integrated DVR capabilities (with enormous 320 GB hard drive) and all the mounting / hookup hardware you need! You'll never be out of the loop again. A silent witness: Able to record over 2 years of video footage on the 320 GB hard drive; Comes with a 8 1/2 ft. DC 12V power adapter for DVR; 1-4 port power supply; Software CD included; 10 ft. of RJ-45 cable; Comes with four 60-ft. PIN DIN to RCA power cables; 5 RCA to BNC connectors; Includes a USB mouse and remote control for the DVR; Quick start guide; 4 window warning stickers to intimidate would-be criminals; All mounting hardware included; Cameras measure 3 x 2 x 4 1/2" and weigh 2/3 lb.; A full security system, right here, for LESS! Act Now! WARNING: This item cannot be shipped to Canada. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering this product. SVAT Electronics 15 LCD-DVR 4 Channel All-In-One System

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Swann Alpha D02C5 SWA43-D2C5 4 Channel H.264 DVR and 4 CCD Weather Resistant Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)My husband and I got this security system to protect our home, workshop and barn. Packaging was good, instruction manual and quick start guide were easy to use. Everything we needed to install was in the box including mounting brackets, screws, mouse, remote control, etc.- which I appreciate. We had no problem getting the cameras up and running and viewing them on my computer. Picture is really clear-color by day and black and white on the night vision mode. It works by motion detection so hard drive space lasts a long time and it automatically records over when full-30 days and counting of space so far. I had some questions about viewing it on my iPhone so I called Swann Customer service (1-800-627-2799) and I gave her permission to use logmein and take over my desktop and she set up the whole thing remotely while I sat back and watched-cool! Really nice people at Swann California office. I called once after hours to ask about viewing my security system with a Blackberry (yes you can)-and I got to speak with someone at their home office in Australia-they were very cool. Overall very good product and great customer service. I'm ordering another one to put up at my mother's house to help her feel more secure in her home. We saved more than enough installing our own system myself to pay for hers.

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When it comes to protecting your home, your business or your family, there\'s simply no substitute for peace of mind. Whether you\'re concerned about crime, vandalism, common household safety or simply want to have an extra set of eyes watching at all times, having a reliable security solution is the only proven way to live your life without constant fear. Now there\'s a convenient and affordable way to keep an eye on the people and places you care about the most. The D02C5 Security Recording Kit with Internet Viewing from Swann's Alpha Series gives you everything you need to monitor, record and capture video footage for your home or business. With 4-channel capability, the D02 DVR arms you with the power to view and record footage from up to 4 security cameras at once, so you\'ll never miss any suspicious activity. As an added bonus, the Kit also includes four high-quality CCD video cameras that can capture crystal-clear footage day and night from up to 65 feet away. With \'set and forget" recording, you can record continuously for up to 30 days without having to check settings or worry about hard drive space. And the state-of-the-art H.264 recording technology gives you a higher image quality for a fraction of the file size. Peace of mind has never been more convenient with the D02C5 Security Recording Kit from Swann's Alpha Series. Included firmware bonus: compatibility with most mobile phone operating systems allowing you to easily see an event when it occurs and determine what action should be taken. Swann security products are warranted for 1-year labor and parts.

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USA Security Store -- USS808 8 Channel CH Security Surveillance Digital Video Recorder DVR Pc PCI Card, Real Time 240FPS, Software Included Review

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(More customer reviews)The unit offers a much smoother installation than Q-See with more options for less $'s. I will update this review in a few weeks if an issue crops up. 3/16/11

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PC Requirements• Intel Chipsetor AMD Chipsetor• Intel Pentium 4 or higher• ATI, Nvidia and Intel VGA card• 512MB Memory or higher• 160GB Hard Disk Driver(Minimum)PRODUCT SPECIFICATION• 8 Channel Video input• Each Camera 30FPS, 240 FPS total in display and recording• Triplex operation for Playback/Record/Network in same time• Support H.264 and MPEG4 Compression• Support up to 2 Cards, Total 16 Channels• 640 X 480 high resolution• Timer/ Motion/ Sensor/ Scheduled Recording• Live Playback in real time by Day, Date and Time• Perfect motion detection function• Easy Video Color Brightness and Contrasts controls• Pan / Tilt / Zoom Control• Multi user and level protection Management• Video/audio Data Backup Management• Manual Back-up to CD or DVD media.• Automatically email a photo to user when a motion is detected• Build in Web Server• IE Remote Viewing over the internet with internet explorer• Remote playback, Recording, and PTZ Control• Support Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 32bit version only

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Covert MPEG4 DVR Recording System with Built-in Color Pinhole Surveillance Camera Hidden in a Motion Sensor (PI1000) & Bonus Sandisk 8GB SD Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Flash Memory Card (SDSDB-8192-A11) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got to admit I was cautious about buying this hidden cameras as to how it/they would work for example, and what had to be used to actually record, plus how long a recording would be possible.......
All I can say now after owning this for a little over a month now is "WOW-WOW-WOW and WOW" I never expected this little camera to be as good, as powerful and as easy to use and setup, and even view what was recorded as it is!!!!
Gee I can set it up to record for several days at a time and the best part is, it is all self contained in the unit.
Some pinhole cameras need something like a recorder to do the work recording which can be an issue all by itself running the wire or even wireless signals between the units can distort some video signals, this unit has no audio and really in a security camera that's not really needed, this Defender Stealth1 has a Color pinhole camera and without audio to take up memory can be setup to record for about 30 some odd days, but the bigger Memory card you use the longer it will record, gee you can record continuously for 6 months to a year if maybe longer if need be, just think about how many VHS tapes you would need to record using a VCR for example, plus this is self contained that you can use long life battery's in or even short life AA(double A) for quick places you need surveillance, it also comes with a cord you can plug in to 110V house current if one is available, but if your out in the woods, or in a tent out in the middle of NO-Where, where there is no electricity; your hidden camera would still work, all you need is maybe extra memory cards as you needed to keep and store what you recorded, unless you had a really large memory card I might should add. You can also plug the memory card into most Laptops and view what you recorded and/or edit it by removing chunks(Blank spots if you will) from the memory card so your action stays closer together if you will. I'm really impressed that something like this didn't cost more!!!
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The PI1000 is a complete video recording system that is both compact and discreet. A built-in color camera catches all the action and the video is recorded onto the included SD card. The best part is, this device looks like an ordinary motion sensor, allowing you to monitor any location discreetly. Simply mount it on the wall at your home or business and the PI1000 will capture high quality digital video. When you want to view your footage, just remove the SD card and watch it on your computer. Alternatively, you can watch it directly from the unit by connecting it to a TV/monitor with the included RCA cable. This portable DVR can be plugged into a wall outlet, but is also battery operable which allows you to place it virtually anywhere. The PI1000 has the option to record whenever motion is detected. This will save you time and ensure that only important footage is recorded. Scheduled recording allows you to choose which hours of the day the DVR will record. You can find your recorded footage quickly by searching by time and date. This device is compatible with regular and high capacity SD cards up to 32GB. This bundle includes a bonus SanDisk 8GB SD flash memory card.

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Q-See QSD42208 8 Channel H.264 Pentaplex Network DVR with CIF Realtime Recording on Each Channel (No Hard Drive Included) Review

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(More customer reviews)No hardware problems so far but I had it only for a week. Install was pretty easy. Just note that this DVR unit does not come with cameras. I also bought the 4ch for my parents and that one came with cameras. Also note that this unit does not have a power splitter so you need to use the power adapters that come with the cameras. If this unit came with a splitter built in you wouldn't need to make space for 8 power adapters. Make sure you have a big enough surge protector as you will need 9 outlets. The video comes out good with my 32" LCD tv. You can display all 8 cameras at once or 4 and then it will flip to the other 4. you can also display one camera at a time. when you buy cameras make sure you buy one with night vision that can reach far. i got the 30ft and 80ft. the 80 ft comes out much better. but the way i set it up is that the 30ft is next to motion sensor flood lights. when the lights turn on the video comes out great. the 80ft reaches all the way across the street to my neighbors garage. so essentially the better your camera the better the video. oh i used a 1tb seagate sata HD. i will be installing more for backup and to extend the length of recording. just install it and format it with the unit and off you go. another thing before i forget, i also used 100ft extension video/power cable. the video still comes out great. i didnt get the q-see brand as that had bad reviews. i did however had to get female to female bnc adapters to connect the extension cables. the ones that come with them is not the right type. i got them from radioshack for around $3.

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This 8 Channel Pentaplex Digital Video Recorder will record CIF Real-time video per channel into the hard drives. It can record, monitor, search, transmit, backup and play all at the same time. This DVR is ideal for multi-camera law enforcement, industrial, commercial, and individual applications. Connect the DVR to a monitor or television and view all the cameras at the same time, or one at a time. With the RJ-45 Connection you can even monitor remotely from anywhere trough LAN or Internet. With H.264 Video Format, the playback has great picture quality. Add up to 7 internal hard drives for longer recording time, and use the eSATA port for backup. For Product Questions contact Q-SEE: (877) 998-3440 or cs@dpsi-usa.com

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SWANN SW343-DP2 4-Channel Digital Video Recorder with 320 GB Hard Drive and 2 Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)the system is a very good for the money, I don't deal with electrical connections so I had someone install it for me. It works real nice but the connection cables are cheap ( cables that connect from dvr to tv) so you have to buy a better one. The camaras work very well and the resolution is very good even at night. The dvr is compact and easy to use with or without the remote. I recoment the system as long as you have someone to install it for you if you don't do electrical connections.

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Defender SN301-8CH-008 8 Channel H.264 Smart DVR Security System with Coaching iMenu and 8 Hi-Res CCD Night Vision Surveillance Cameras (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Defender SN301-8CH like the average security camera system that sells to the general public averages in resolution around 420 TV lines which is barely enough to clearly identify anybody over 10 ft. Therefore if you ever catch a criminal on camera beyond that range and you want to press charges, I found it useless to use that in court. If you are looking for good image with longer range you have to start at least with a resolution of 550 TV lines per camera which could bring the price for a 8 channel system to over $1200. Other than that system serves the purpose of monitoring your property and the software is very user friendly.

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This Defender DVR system will work for almost any property because it includes 8 indoor/outdoor night vision cameras. Depending on the size of your business or home, you can mount the cameras at all entrances, in your yard and even inside. Setup is fast and hassle-free because everything you need is included in one simple kit and an interactive coaching menu helps you along the way. Keep a constant watch of your property and record over a month of video on the DVR's built-in 500GB hard drive that uses revolutionary H.264 compression to conserve memory. You'll also enjoy the convenience of being able to check in from anywhere in the world using the Internet. This DVR was specifically designed for the do-it-yourselfer and is loaded with features that will help keep your property safe and secure.

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Q-See QSD9004VW2-320 Real-Time Network Security DVR Review

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(More customer reviews)Item came exactly as described. Set up was relatively easy, and I am surprised by how clear the wireless camera reception is. I am using this product in central Los Angeles so poor wireless reception in my concrete building / interference would show up immediately. The wired cameras also work well - however I had to put an extension on one of the wireless cameras (a 25' BNC cable) and the resolution of the camera dropped markedly. Not sure if the included wire is about as long as the camera can take or if my BNC extension is cheap.
There's a review here that pre-dates mine by just a couple days and says the item did not arrive as described? Weird. Mine seemed to be a drop ship from the mfr.
Included manuals get you started but aren't all that detailed and you need to have a little sense to get things set up.
One other note - when you set up or change settings using the remote or included mouse typically the network interface will lock you out from applying settings. In this case, simply reboot the system (with the remote or mouse) and then use the network interface after that.

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Protecting yourself and your assets doesn\'t have to be a full time job. This 4 channel DVR system provides you peace of mind by allowing you to remotely monitor your premises over the Internet, or even on your iPhone or other supported smartphone running Windows Mobile Pro or Symbian on 3G networks. Watch live video or playback video, and even access DVR menus from virtually anywhere in the world. With the sophisticated user interface, you can plug in your USB mouse (included) to easily navigate through the program menus. H.264 compression provides more storage capacity and faster quality streaming over the internet and 3G mobile networks. This DVR combo solution records real-time digital video onto the pre-installed 320GB HDD. The two Q-See Digital Wireless Cameras included with this bundle allow you to monitor areas where it is difficult to set up a standard camera. Digital wireless technology helps to avoid interference from other wireless devices using the same frequency such as wireless internet routers and cordless phones. The two wired cameras incorporate Sony CCD image sensors and provide up to 30 feet of night vision. This complete out-of-the-box security solution is perfect for keeping your family secure, protecting your assets against theft, or managing your staff and resources more effectively. This easy to install package has everything you need to setup a secure home or business, and can be integrated into your current security system. With Q-See, surveillance can be handled remotely – worldwide.Q-See offers a free Dynamic DNS service which allows you to create your own domain name to access your Q-See system. With this feature you can remotely access your Q-See system without having to remember the IP address, even if it has been changed (Dynamic IP) by your Internet Service Provider. Register at myq-see.com for your Easy to Remember URL to your domain name. For Product Questions contact Q-SEE at (877) 998-3440 or cs@dpsi-usa.com.

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Logitech Alert 750e Outdoor Master Security System with Night Vision Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all the SETUP is very easy. The on screen prompts will take you though the steps.
1.Install the software.
2.Plug the master network adapter into the power outlet and plug the Ethernet cable into your router
3.Plug the camera into power outlet and click yes to update firmware (adapters and camera).
NOTE: Do not unplug the camera or the master adapter during the update.
Wow that was easy. It took less than 15 minutes to get the system up and running.
PICTURE QUALITY
The picture quality is great during daylight hours but not so great at capturing clear pictures of moving objects in total darkness. However in my case I have a flood light with motion detector that comes on when someone enters the area at night making the video bright and clear.
MOTION DETECTION
What I like is that you can draw areas on the actual image from the video camera to trigger recording. In other words you can eliminate false recordings from cars going by or movement outside your property.
You set up each camera individually providing ultimate flexibility in alerts, sensitivity and recording. In addition, once you have created a LogitechAlert account, you can select which cameras triggers an email alert.
EMAIL ALERTS
You set the LogitechAlert account up from the Settings Menu (the gearwheel icon).
From here you can enter several email addresses. I have mine set to send a text to my cell phone (as I don't have a smart phone with email and web access).
Most cell phone providers offers an email address starting with your cell phone number that will be forwarded to you as a text message.
Please look the email address up on your providers web page. I can not put them up due to Amazon posting regulations.
You may get charged for each text by your cell phone provider so make sure to set the Alert Frequency and Motion Filter conservatively (from within the Settings Menu - Alerts-Advanced).
As mentioned above, I have not received one false alarm although my system is still set using the default values.
RECORDING WITH PC TURNED OFF - THIS IS A GREAT FEATURE.
The camera(s) stores all motion triggered activity regardless if you have the PC on or off. To review all recorded activity, start the PC and click the "Enter Playback Mode" icon. A very intuitive calendar and timeline shows up indicating recordings. Point to a time and click on play to see the activity.
UPDATE:
You can review/playback history from only the dedicated PC on your network.
Logitech suggests not loading the software on more than on PC on the network.
If you do, you can only watch live video but review/playback will not work from the other PC's (also unexpected results may occur).
NOTE: You can view the real time images from anywhere on the web with the free Logitech Web Alert Viewer. To get full control with playback via a remote PC you must purchase the Logitech Web and Mobile Commander for an annual fee* of $80 (at the time of this writing).
Unless...
You keep a PC turned on all the time and control it from any PC (or web enabled phone) on the web using Teamviewer or LogMeIn (both are free for private use - you can download the programs from Cnet.com). Then you can access the Logitech Alert Commander interface as you normally do from home.
UPDATE 1: I am using the free version of LogMeIn and it works great. The only disadvantage is that you can not hear audio from the home computer. But you can see the live video feed and use playback along with camera adjustments etc. Actually you can operate your home computer just as if you were sitting in front of it. You can access it from work or anywhere in the world via the internet.
UPDATE 2: I have now used both remote programs for over a month. Logmein appear to be unreliable with respect to video quality. TEAMVIEWER IS THE WINNER (To get perfect video quality: select "View", "Optimize Quality" from the TeamViewer screen on the remote computer).
Cost for leaving your home computer on all the time.
The cost for a 40 Watts consumer** 24 hours per day, 365 days per year = $35/year at $0.10 per kWh.
However, LogMeIn allows you to use "Wake Up On LAN" so you can turn your home computer on from the remote computer (Too much to cover here).
* Come on Logitech!!! Reduce it to a $50 one time fee and sell more systems to happier customers.
** One UPS manufacturer estimates 40 watts power consumption from an entry level desk top with a 20 LCD monitor. Turn the monitor off and bring the cost down even more. Also set the hard drive to turn off if not in use via Windows "Power Options Interface". You may also be able to set the home computer to "Wake up on LAN".
INSTALLATION OF THE CAMERA'S POWER/DATA ADAPTER IN THE ATTIC
First of all I wanted to hide the wire to the camera.
Logitech's instructions show the power/data wire going from the camera to a power outlet on the side of the house.
Consequently a thief can easily unplug the camera.
Solution
Pull an extension cord from a power outlet in the attic (or somewhere else) and connect it to the grey power supply/adapter for the camera.
IT WORKS!!!
I know Logitech Customer Service had told another reviewer "The adapters CANNOT be installed in the attic".
Logitech may be concerned about high attic temperatures present in some climates.
My attic does not get very hot; in addition I mounted the adapter just above the lower perimeter soffit vent where outside air constantly flows in.
The power/data Ethernet cable to the exterior camera (mounted under the roof overhang) is now routed through the soffit to the camera adapter in the attic.
Drill a 9/16" (14 mm) hole to allow the Ethernet plug to pass through the soffit. Mount the power adapter over the soffit vent with the power cable coming out at the top as shown in Logitech's instructions.
NOTE: I used a 100 foot grounded heavy duty extension cord plugged into a grounded power outlet. I don't know if using a grounded outlet and grounded extension cord matters because none of the adapters are equipped with grounded plugs. You may not need a heavy duty cord as the camera adapter uses very little power.
PREVENT BLACKOUT DURING POWER OUTAGES USING A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
I still want the surveillance system to work during power outages or if the power line to the house is cut.
The Manual tell you it will not work if you use a surge protector or UPS.
Solution
I already have the cable modem and the wireless router plugged into an APC BN600R Battery Backup (UPS), so all I had to do was to plug the black Logitech network adapter into the UPS and pull an extension cord from the UPS to the grey Logitech camera adapter. All the equipment is fed from a single UPS.
IT WORKS!!!
The disadvantage is that you have to pull extension cord(s) from the UPS to the camera adapters. In my case it was not a problem because the extension cord would drop down from the attic between the studs in one of the walls to where I have my router.
I am sure you can use a higher capacity UPS as long as ALL your Logitech adapters are connected to it.
SOUND/AUDIO
Out of the box there was no audio from the camera.
Solution
To turn the sound on:
1) Un-mute from the Command screen (slider at the right hand bottom) and
2) Click on Settings (gearwheel icon) and click on the camera name (my one and only camera is called "Entry way")
Then check the box Enable Audio (after accepting the legal notice).
Note: If you have more than one camera, you have to Enable Audio for each one.
GOOD QUALITY PRICE RATIO
Overall I will rate the Logitech 750e a quality system for the money. As an alternative, you can purchase professional systems that will cost thousands of $ but is unlikely that they have the remote access this system has.
Perhaps Logitech have "beefed up" the mounting hardware for the camera. My hardware is rigid and of good quality. Another reviewer had problems with the hardware.
(I tightened and pre-adjusted the holder/adapter and added a drop of Locktite (blue) to the threads prior to installation. It is easier done on the ground as compared to the top of a 15 foot ladder).
UPDATE: The mounting plate is covered with a rubber cover. You have to tighten the holder rod FIRMLY to the base to ensure a rigid mount (or else the camera will wiggle).
Also, one of the cameras would turn freely no matter how hard the thumbscrew was tightened. It turned out that there is a phillips screw hiden inside the short rod which is being clamped by the thumbscrew assembly. The phillips screw was loose. Simply remove the thumbscrew completely to take the assembly apart. Then tighten the phillips screw and put it back together.
Logitech, QA/QC you need to address this issue. This is probably why so many people are complaining about the camera mount.
SUMMARY
-Very easy setup
-Great picture quality in daylight but not in total darkness
-Motion detection is very reliable
-Flexible email alert settings
-Workaround if you don't have a phone with email or web access
-Recording with PC turned off - great feature
-Workaround to avoid paying $80 per year for remote access
-Attic installation of the camera's power adapter
-How to connect "Battery UPS backup"
-How to turn the sound feature on
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Defender SN500-4CH-002 Feature-rich 4 Channel H.264 DVR Security System with Smart Phone Access and 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res CCD Night Vision Cameras Review

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(More customer reviews)***Updated in the comments section 1 year into owning the system*** (K.H.)
This is a video review of SN500-4CH-002 which is Defender's feature-rich 4 Channel H.264 DVR Security System with Smart Phone Access and 4 Indoor/Outdoor Hi-Res CCD Night Vision Surveillance Cameras.
This all-in-one system contains everything you need to setup and record a 4 camera surveillance system in your home or business.
For my installation, I did not need to buy anything extra or subscribe to any monthly service to use the system. I can now access the system through any computer in the world as long as it has internet access. I can also access footage by using my smart-phone when I am on the go.
I really do recommend the Defender SN500-4CH-002 system for anyone looking for an affordable 4ch DVR security system with web and smartphone access.

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Protect your hard-earned possessions, assets, and family; know who has been on your property; rid yourself of uneasiness when you travel on vacation or business. The SN500-4CH-002 offers some of the most advanced surveillance options available but in a hassle-free, do-it-yourself approach so you can have a fully functioning security system for your home or business in less time and for less money. The SN500-4CH-002’s online viewing feature allows you to conveniently access your DVR’s live or recorded video footage on any computer in the world with Internet Explorer. Checking in on your property is easy and means you will never miss a moment. This DVR is loaded with features that will help keep your property safe and secure. Record over 2 years of continuous video on the built-in 500GB hard drive. The SN500-4CH-002 is an effective and simple solution for protecting your property.

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Logitech Alert 750i Indoor Master - HD-quality Security System(961-000329) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been trying to set up a remote monitoring system for a while now, and have experimented with a few different solutions including webcams and other stand-alone cameras. The same problems problems occur over and over:
- When the router gets rebooted, invariably you can't connect to the camera without going back and fixing some part of the configuration.
- Remote viewing through dynamic IP addresses is flaky, and many DDNS solutions don't work very well. And do you really want a static IP address just for this?
- You need a computer switched on near the camera, or a web-server that the camera can stream to. That's somewhat awkward.
- The image quality is so-so, and tends to be good enough to see a person entering a room, but hard to identify who it is.
I'm pleased to say that the Logitech Alert system beats any of the others I've tried hands-down, and it's clearly designed with absolute simplicity in mind, together with the need to connect with the camera system remotely without a degree in network engineering.
Everything is provided in the box, including various mounts, network cables and software. It took more time to individually unwrap each component than connect it together - the whole system was live in under 5 minutes. The software updates itself in seconds, and even setting up user accounts on their website took no time at all. In terms of positioning the camera, it's possible to place it on a stand, screwed to a wall, or attached to a window using the suction cup provided.
This package does several things (very) well:
- The software is extremely simple to use, yet offers some bells and whistles such as motion alerts by email, live recording and playback, and basic controls such as zoom. It's also written in English, and you'd be surprised how many other systems are not.
- It handles Internet disconnection gracefully with an on-board SD card, and doesn't need any user action to help it 'remember' any IP settings.
- Talking of IP settings, these are all under the hood so you can be blissfully unaware of how it works - which is such a major benefit that I'd buy this package for this alone.
- Viewing remotely through a desktop browser in another location is as simple as visiting the website and logging in.
- Viewing from a smartphone is even better. I used their free Android app, and the speed and quality surpassed my expectations.
- The audio broadcast is very clear.
- Adding additional cameras is straightforward, although you have to make sure your Internet bandwidth is capable of supporting the number of cameras you need.
- You can switch off the LED lights that might give away the location of the unit - what a nice touch.
But this package is NOT:
- A completely wireless solution: the camera connects to an outlet unit and communicates to your router with another outlet unit. Although wiring is really minimal, there is always the one cable needed on the camera side.
- A replacement for a multi-camera professional system - though it comes close, and for a fraction of the price might suffice for some commercial users.
- A way to spy on your neighbor's license plates across the road - why would you anyway?
Still, even with those caveats it's a remarkably good solution if you want to view a location remotely with a minimum of hassle.

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Dropcam Echo Wireless IP Home Security Camera with Audio and Online Recording Review

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(More customer reviews)I have a Mac with a wifi system. I was *very* pleased to find that this camera is exceptionally easy to install (I don't enjoy messing with DNS, IP addresses etc). Just plug the supplied Ethernet cable into the router and the camera. Go to your computer and browse to [...] . Describe the color of the lights on the camera and ba boom. Your hot and good to go.
I got the 'echo' model and the sound works great - even from 30 feet away speaking in a normal voice.
Also, the notification system (sending me an email with there is motion or sound) worked great; as did being able to see my camera on my iPhone AND iPad.
So far I can't find anything I don't like about this camera.

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