What do I need to add to the cable to record fom a DVR. It will show live video but won't record. Should I have got a different cable?
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The cable makes a connection and it works both ways. If you are having recording troubles, it has to be the DVR. There is nothing to add to the cable that would make any difference. I suggest also that you check your camera power to make certain it has all it needs to make the video signal. If you see the video on your monitor, it should be easily recordable by the DVR.
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The cable only transmits the signal. If you have video but aren't recording it almost has to be a setting in your DVR, not the cable.
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I think the issue is on your DVR, not the cable. If you are seeing the video it's not the camera or the DVR. You may need to enable the channels to record. I'm pretty sure every time I added a camera in had to tell the DVR to start recording the new channel.
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The cables have nothing to do with recording. As long as you have the cable run from the camera into a DVR system, you should be good. If you have the camera wired directly to a monitor, then it won't record footage. Connect the camera to the dvr using this cable and then make sure your dvr is set to record footage. If it's not recording, than its an issue with the dvr and not the cable.
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The dvr should have a series of audio inputs next to the video inputs. In my case my dvr has 8 channels, but of 8 video inputs only 2 audio inputs. Channel 1 & 2.Also most dvr's cameras don't come with audio connected cables. You will have to get one that has the power, video and audio plugs.
1191544
Connects to cable same type that is used for camera, your DVR needs to have an audio input for sound
2087212
I am not sure what is your question. I will explain my hook up. I have a cable (not a cable box in sight) that goes right into the DVR. From the DVR another wire goes into the TV. On my Samsung TV, I can switch Source to the DVR, and change channels on cable through the DVR, or I can switch Source to the Samsung TV, and watch cable directly there. I am guessing this answers your question as yes, you can plug the cable directly into the DVR. And because I do not even have a cable box in my house, I can record without a cable box and so you should be able to do so as well.
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No, this is just the only thing you need, just make sure your Q-See DVR has at least 1 audio input, mine has 4, good luck
386921
Not sure Thomas, I returned the system due to some issues with exporting footage of the DVR. However, when I was testing this system, it did seem like as long as you had a long enough cable, the system captures (but not exports) fine.
1655651
That should work fine. Have you considered the higher resolution camera. Just make sure you have a Power Over Ethernet router or use the POE from the DVR. I have three cameras connect through a wireless bridge. That works great.
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I have not recorded. I hooked up my unit to a separate port. To record, you would need to hook your incoming cable to the VCR. Then hook the VCR to your T.V. The signal would have to feed through the VCR in order to record. I have been told that this can lessen your signal reception, but do not know if this is true. Good luck.
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My system is connected to a flat screen. You need a dvr recorder box. I have a vga cabke from my box to the tv.
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Hi, you will need to have a pc which is compatible with the dvr capture card to make it work. Irene
708683
I have only used it to record TV shows that i have already recorded to my regular DVR machine. I dont know if it would be possible to record live feed TV...
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I don't know what that is, but I would think it would work with any DVR as long as there are enough jacks to plug in the cables
1995770
If you have the hdmi or component inputs, unit should work. However, I had a lot of trouble with mine. The first week the DVR worked fine. After that it has not worked correctly. In my opinion it is a piece of junk. However, apparently it is the only game in town. When it works it is ok. It does not work all the time. I recomended to Amazon not to sell it. But what do I know?
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Let us start from scratch. What are you connecting to? The information that you provided "BNC RCA cable" to me sounded like you have a cable with BNC male on one end and RCA male on the other end. What connectors are on your cable?Sorry this mode of communication does not provide use of attachments. Look on internet for different adapters. If the end that has to connect to the DVR is BNC male, then look for "BNC female to RCA female adapter". Good Luck!
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What did you plug the HD into? It does not plug into the PC so I'm not sure why you referenced your PC. The Zmodo DVR works independent of a PC and the HD is installed into the DVR itself.
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The DVR must be connected to the Internet using a CAT5 cable. It will not work through a wireless connection.- WJ.
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Your DVR must support audio, if it does there will be seperate connectors an controls for the audio. I hope this helps.