I like this system have a question does the dvr record and if so what does it record to, the cameras run to the dvr I do not have a computer would I run the wires from the dvr to a dvd recorder and then to the tv the tv has a cox cable hook up on the back Thanks I like this system have a question does the dvr record and if so what does it record to, the cameras run to the dvr I do not have a computer would I run the wires from the dvr to a dvd recorder... » Read More I like this system have a question does the dvr record and if so what does it record to, the cameras run to the dvr I do not have a computer would I run the wires from the dvr to a dvd recorder and then to the tv the tv has a cox cable hook up on the back Thanks « Show Less
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My unit has a 500GB hard drive already installed, the cameras write to the internal DVR and you can log in to your Swann DVR through the internet or your smart phone (need a live internet connection to plug into the system) to watch live time or play back, you can also watch live or play back to a local tv. hope this helps.
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This unit records directly to a built-in hard drive. It plugs into a monitor (blue ended cable - analog) for video output. We use it primarily to monitor the driveway and the backyard and it works well.
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yes the DVR records and has playback. you can also use a USB and take it off the DVR and play it elsewhere if you choose
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You can plug it in to a DVR but recording will show nothing but "static". The operating systems are completely different in the 2 devices. However, if you connect this to a TV and then connect the DVR to the TV, you can record video.
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Ok first of all do you have digital video recorder? These wires are to connect you camera to you Dvr. If you don't have a Dvr these are not for you. To catch just one area you can buy many wireless cameras and connect you computer wirelesly and setup recording scadule. Normally they comes with free tech support for limited time. They will wAlk you through.
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The back of the DVR has a video output (v-out.) Using the same type of cabling that came with the unit, you can connect to a video input on your TV. You may need some adapters for the plugs, depending on your setup.
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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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You will need a security camera dvr with this camera. Just imagine that the camera is a dvd . You will need a dvd player and a monitor to view the images on the dvd. The same applies to this camera in that will need a security camera dvr( there are many different brands sold by Amazon) and a monitor to view the images generated by this camera. Hope I provided you with the answer to your question
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This DVD recorder is for computers, not your tv. You will have trouble finding a DVD recorder for your tv. Try purchasing a DVR instead.
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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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The camera itself does not record, you have to have it hooked up to a recording system, I have used them on VCR's and Security DVR Systems, you can also use them on a DVD Recorder but your best bet is to get a good Security DVR system.
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when recording go back to your TV to watch and channel surf. you don't have to stay on the DVR to watch television. when you choose the HDMI that is hook to your dvr you just go back to that and choose TV to watch your television and it will record as long as you have set it up to record the program you want
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My Toshiba DR560 only plays DVDs, it doesn't record. I have 2 older DVD recorders with digital tuners that can be programmed to record on DVDs for any time, day or night, whether I am home or not home. Once programmed, they are turned off and they start and stop automatically based on the start & stop times you programmed them for, recording quality, channel, etc. Please note: I have only "antenna TV". I don't have cable, dish, etc. TV. I use my recorders to record programs that I receive with my antenna from local TV stations. I don't know how a DVD recorder with a digital tuner would work on a cable, dish, etc., setup. Hope that helps...?
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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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Yes, such recording features are controlled by the DVR (digital video recording, or the security system to which these cameras connect), not the camera. So cameras capture the images, take them back via cables to the channels you designated on the DVR. Go into DVR Menu for recording and tell it what channel(s) are motion-sensor recording, continuous reocrding, no recording and whatever other recording options your DVR offers. Also for further info/clarification, call your DVR Tech Support.
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With remote control, and without hard drive. And Dvr was not D1, it records with CIF only. I still wonder why they claim still it's D1. They never answered my complains about it.If it was D1 i would give it 5 stars.
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This system does not record, it merely sends audio and video remotely to its receiver. You can connect the receiver to a TV or a DVR/VCR type device. There are a few micro SD card DVRs that you can purchase to connect to it, but stand alone this does not have a record function.
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Just recieved the DVR and I only have two cams at this time connected. After setting them up and recording (it shows a red "R" on the monitor screen) I go back to search for the recorded files. I get "No recorded file !" I went to HDD and it shows the harddrive "online" but it will not record the files to the HD. What am I doing wrong?
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Nope...this is not a DVR, just a device to record or play one disc at a time. You can record a disc off your tv if it has enough input/output ports for hook up or through a prologic receiver which I am doing right now so I can keep to my permanent movie collection. This will take a RW or R disc. All the audio/video electrical devices feed in and out of my yamaha prologic receiver so I can record using different types of equipment by changing inputs.