cctv system there is no recording with it?

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1. andian says:

   October 1, 2009 at 11:57 pm

   A computer can be used to capture video
   Example
   http://computers.shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=video&_sacat=58058&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=&_osacat=58058
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Newest-4CH-Video-60fps-TW6805-Chipset-DVR-Capture-Card_W0QQitemZ110433630380QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Computer_Components_Graphics_Video_TV_Cards_TW?hash=item19b65b78ac&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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2. bluebottle says:

   October 2, 2009 at 12:35 am

   you can play and record through your pc go to http://www.pcworld.co.uk to find some ideas or go to http://www.maplin.co.uk look through there catalogue go to cctv section all you need is their. and it also depends how old the cctv is if its new your not to bad but if its a few years old the connections won’t fit your pc without changing (see web site above for those)
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3. Eric says:

   October 2, 2009 at 12:52 am

   Hello I already answered a question similar to this one so I will just post my previous answer.

   Not all DVRs are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, it’s under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.

   Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means it’s not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. There is a reason these products are 1/10 of the price of good and reliable DVR brand names. The type of seller these products attract are online sellers (ebay) and will make profits margins as low as 2% which means they can’t afford to offer good service or allow for RMAs (returns). Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.

   Now some products can be made cheaply like ipod cases, screen protectors, and other simple products with no moving parts or electronics. DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.

   A true DVR requires years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day and are one of the few products that can’t be made both well and cheaply. Cheap and inexpensive products like Q-see, Swan, X10, Lorex, and other low grade DVR’s sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, Sams Club, are not used by security professionals and should only be used by hobbyists.

   I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR’s.

   Many people have the misconception that a PC-Based DVR is simply an off-the-shelf PC with video capture (encoder) cards, display (decoder) cards and some generic OEM software. A true DVR requires years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day. This makes consumer-level hardware inadequate for DVRs which is why Ascendent uses custom-built PCs with performance-level hardware.

   A good DVR should use the H.264/SVC codec offer video substantially better quality,. While its file size sizes is 30% smaller than MPEG-4, 60% smaller than MPEG-2, and exponentially smaller than MJPEG.

   File size is crucial to streaming because most DVR’s on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.

   The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.

   If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone.

   Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use, Q-see, Swan and Lorex are only used in residential applications because they are sold by Tiger Direct, Newegg, Sams Club, Costco and other retail outlets but are not used by any security professionals also their tech support rarely speaks English as their first language…

   These brand manufacturers also have a complete line of CCTV cameras for any application from residential to military.

   http://www.ascendentgroup.com (Recommend)
   http://www.honeywell.com
   http://www.pelco.com/
   http://www.bosch.com
   To give you an example of what a good DVR should stream like, below are instructions on how to connect to Ascendent’s X3 DVR using Internet Explorer.

   Instructions on how to connect to Ascendent’s DVR with Internet Explorer:

   1) http://connect.ascendentgroup.com/ (Must be Internet explorer)
   2) Install active X control
   3) Hit “Connect)
   4) DVR type PC
   5) DVR code SITE-100
   6) User ID Demo (case sensitive)
   7) Password demo (lower case)
   Hit extend config
   9) IP address: 24.66.224.223
   10) And hit connect

   Again I recommend going with a PC based DVR but if you don’t want to spend the money I suggest Ascendent’s AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco’s DX-4000 as they will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE. The AVP-4120 will also allow MAC platforms as well as PC to remotely view cameras and it uses the new H.264 codec but no standalone will offer the video streaming or performance a good PC based DVR will.

   Link to download Ascendents X4 power point
   http://www.ascendentgroup.com/~ascendent…
   then pick the Tri-fusion presentation

   Hope this helps

   If you have any questions feel free to email me at
   williammorales93@ymail.com
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   I have worked with CCTV products for many years and specialize in streaming CCTV cameras over low bandwidth communications such as cellar and satellite as well camera systems to protect coastlines for governments..
4. bobmocs says:

   October 2, 2009 at 1:00 am

   Here’s a real cheap one which only records when there is motion.It records to a card.

   http://www.threedoubleyou.com/securityprods.htm

   But look around as you find it cheaper. There are many variants of this theme too so check out ebay
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