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Security DVR Advice Needed

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[email protected]

A few years back we built a PC-Based Security DVR system for our
offices.

Although the base system was top of the line for the time, it never
really worked right.

Our problems have always centered around software. The capture card
and software packages never worked as advertised and support was nil.

We also have not been able to find a good third party software package.

So I'm looking for options. Can anyone recommend any of the following:

- Windows based security camera software for eight cameras

- Good current input card/software bundle

- A stand alone security DVR for eight cameras

Thanks in advance
 
J

J. Sloud

A few years back we built a PC-Based Security DVR system for our
offices.

Although the base system was top of the line for the time, it never
really worked right.
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Buy a purpose built COTS DVR warranty and all and be done with it.
 
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Bob La Londe

A few years back we built a PC-Based Security DVR system for our
offices.

Although the base system was top of the line for the time, it never
really worked right.

Our problems have always centered around software. The capture card
and software packages never worked as advertised and support was nil.

We also have not been able to find a good third party software package.

So I'm looking for options. Can anyone recommend any of the following:

- Windows based security camera software for eight cameras

- Good current input card/software bundle

- A stand alone security DVR for eight cameras

Thanks in advance
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Pelco isn't bad, but technically it is PC based (runs under Windows
platform). Very stable, high frame rate. Good resolution.

Dedicated Micros DS2 series is also very good. Solid reliable, extremely
stable. Not as high a frame rate as Pelco, but also much cheaper. Good
resolution.

Both are feature rich, support telemetry, and ethernet access, and have
support for remote access via port forwarding if broadband is available.
Motion recording, trigger input recording, etc etc...

To go a little cheaper look at the Eco series from Dedicated Micros. Not as
feature rich, but reliable.

I have first hand experience with a number of these units and have set up
lots of them on networks for LAN, Internet, WAN, and VPN access. \


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JOhn

Ive never had much luck with pc-based servers, due to reliability issues.
It seems theres too many support variables with Windows, cards, software
etc.

I have experience with some stand alone solutions:

"Dedicated Micros, DS2-DX9C-320" is a rock solid 9 channel DVR that Ive
installed a few times without any call backs. Full features are available
via web control, but priced out of reach for most of my customers, at around
5,000.00.

Also the "Everfocus EDSR9" is a similar product, but with fewer features.
Its a good buy if youre only interested in viewing/recording remotely and
not concerned with complete remote administration and control. It sells for
1125.00 CDN

JOhn
 
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General Specific

I decided to try the GeoVision DVR card and software. I figured I
already have the server with gads of memory and hard disk space.

I got the GV-1480 and so far it's working great.
 
C

[email protected]

Nice buy, check out the DSP output for real time analogue display on a
TV or CCTV Monitor.

Also check out the CCTVforum.com for other stuff related to Geo.

As for stand alones, ive used DM and Everfocus (as well as a ton more -
just spent a couple years testing DVR after DVR) and found them both a
waste of money, the EV crashes like its on drugs, and this is alot of
them, not just a couple, and its remote software is horrible. DM is a
waste of money on the US side. The GE (used to be Kalatel) is 20 times
better and costs less. BY the way EV is not even in the league of DM
and no where near GE.
 
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joe

Nice buy, check out the DSP output for real time analogue display on a
TV or CCTV Monitor.

Also check out the CCTVforum.com for other stuff related to Geo.

As for stand alones, ive used DM and Everfocus (as well as a ton more -
just spent a couple years testing DVR after DVR) and found them both a
waste of money, the EV crashes like its on drugs, and this is alot of
them, not just a couple, and its remote software is horrible. DM is a
waste of money on the US side. The GE (used to be Kalatel) is 20 times
better and costs less. BY the way EV is not even in the league of DM
and no where near GE.
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which Ev have you used? I've used a few edr400 and have had no
troubles. Which GE unit is it that costs less? less cost = mo money!
 
C

[email protected]

All the EVs i used were the 1600's. The 4s may have less issues, but if
they have the same software, there are much better units out there for
less $$, for example the Active-Tek unit(sold under various names in
the US) comes with USB, great remote video software, built in CDR, etc,
a truly neat mid range 4 channel DVR (also sold as the Nubix by Eclipse
CCTV), and even the AvTech for a real budget, never crashes. AvTechs
are also sold under various names in the US.

As for the GE, its not cheap, but cheaper than the imported DMs, with
much more powerful network software. I use the StoreSafe Pro, and the
DVMRe-CT, the rest i dont bother with right now. If you are in Europe
however, you may want to check out the Bosch, Dallmeier, and Baxall
DVRs, as the GE can get really expensive on that side.

As for PC cards, i use GeoVision and Iview, and currently working on
getting my own cards to write software for, actually same cards Geo
uses. The manufacturer really has a great line of cards and accessories.
 
J

joe

All the EVs i used were the 1600's. The 4s may have less issues, but if
they have the same software, there are much better units out there for
less $$, for example the Active-Tek unit(sold under various names in
the US) comes with USB, great remote video software, built in CDR, etc,
a truly neat mid range 4 channel DVR (also sold as the Nubix by Eclipse
CCTV), and even the AvTech for a real budget, never crashes. AvTechs
are also sold under various names in the US.

As for the GE, its not cheap, but cheaper than the imported DMs, with
much more powerful network software. I use the StoreSafe Pro, and the
DVMRe-CT, the rest i dont bother with right now. If you are in Europe
however, you may want to check out the Bosch, Dallmeier, and Baxall
DVRs, as the GE can get really expensive on that side.

As for PC cards, i use GeoVision and Iview, and currently working on
getting my own cards to write software for, actually same cards Geo
uses. The manufacturer really has a great line of cards and accessories.
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is that the S Korean made Active tech?
 
J

joe

pcbutts1 said:
Because they are expensive.
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rory said they were less expensive, he is not misleading me is he?
how come your site doesn't load right in my browser?
 
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