CIB K808AV500G H.264 8 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System 500GB. A few questions before I buy:1. I can view 8 channels at once on the screen.. but can I pick and choose which ones I want to view? Maybe I only want to view two at a time unless motion is triggered and I will probably only attach 5 cameras.2. I understand that frame-rate and resolution on some units is divided by the number of channels.. What is my maximum FR and resolution on this unit with 5 cameras attached?3. Does this unit support motion masking (so passing cars and windy plants don't set it off).4. Is this unit quiet enough to sit next to my TV without being heard? CIB K808AV500G H.264 8 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System 500GB. A few questions before I buy:1. I can view 8 channels at once on the screen.. but can I pick and choose... » Read More CIB K808AV500G H.264 8 CH Network Security Surveillance DVR Recording System 500GB. A few questions before I buy:1. I can view 8 channels at once on the screen.. but can I pick and choose which ones I want to view? Maybe I only want to view two at a time unless motion is triggered and I will probably only attach 5 cameras.2. I understand that frame-rate and resolution on some units is divided by the number of channels.. What is my maximum FR and resolution on this unit with 5 cameras attached?3. Does this unit support motion masking (so passing cars and windy plants don't set it off).4. Is this unit quiet enough to sit next to my TV without being heard? « Show Less
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I don't know about your phone, but the manual say most mobile phone should work with my cheap $75.00 phone and IPhone and blackberry's all have an App in the Phones Apps called KMEye if you have that Free App it should work. Let me tell ya the DVR it well worth the $200.00 not as nice as the $500-$600 DVR but for the money I'm 100% happy. Also with the channel view you can watch 1-4-9 at once . The 9Th channel is blank. You can even change all setting through the Internet.also S ears has the same DVR For $358.58 + tax and shipping. I almost got it until I checked hear could not believe the price I thought there had to be something wrong with these DVRs but no Just like S ears new never used . I don't know about your phone, but the manual say most mobile phone should work with my cheap $75.00 phone and IPhone and blackberry's all have an App in the Phones Apps called KMEye if you have that Free App it should work. Let me tell ya the DVR it well worth the $200.00 not as nice as the $500-$600 DVR but for the money I'm 100% happy. Also with the channel view you can watch 1-4-9 at once . The 9Th channel is blank. You can even change all setting through the Internet.also S ears has the same DVR For $358.58 + tax and shipping. I almost got it until I checked hear... » Read More I don't know about your phone, but the manual say most mobile phone should work with my cheap $75.00 phone and IPhone and blackberry's all have an App in the Phones Apps called KMEye if you have that Free App it should work. Let me tell ya the DVR it well worth the $200.00 not as nice as the $500-$600 DVR but for the money I'm 100% happy. Also with the channel view you can watch 1-4-9 at once . The 9Th channel is blank. You can even change all setting through the Internet.also S ears has the same DVR For $358.58 + tax and shipping. I almost got it until I checked hear could not believe the price I thought there had to be something wrong with these DVRs but no Just like S ears new never used . « Show Less
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Do you know what android App it supports? for remote viewing? I have the galaxy Nexus and want to be able to view live footage of my home cameras remotely.. is this possible?
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Thanks for the comeback, I accidently found the recordings in the "Record State" page this morning and was able to view them. my next task is how to save them for later viewing since it has erased them???? The FORMAT box is not checked and overwrite is disabled in the HDD page.
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1 yes you can watch 1-4 or 8 channels at the same time but not 2. With the remote you can press 1-8 and it will go to the channel you press.2. The max frame rate is 30 for all 8 channels.2a. You can have 2 channels HD1 or D1 the other 6 CIF.3. Yes it has motion masking you can even set up the how strong or weak it is and what part of your yard/street is motion sensor4. With the alarm off I can not hear it at all, with the alarm on it beeps but you can set it for how long it beeps. you can even have it fixed were it does not beep unless you loose a channel single or HD single.I hope this answered all your questions 1 yes you can watch 1-4 or 8 channels at the same time but not 2. With the remote you can press 1-8 and it will go to the channel you press.2. The max frame rate is 30 for all 8 channels.2a. You can have 2 channels HD1 or D1 the other 6 CIF.3. Yes it has motion masking you can even set up the how strong or weak it is and what part of your yard/street is motion sensor4. With the alarm off I can not hear it at all, with the alarm on it beeps but you can set it for how long it beeps. you can even have it fixed were it does not beep unless you loose a channel... » Read More 1 yes you can watch 1-4 or 8 channels at the same time but not 2. With the remote you can press 1-8 and it will go to the channel you press.2. The max frame rate is 30 for all 8 channels.2a. You can have 2 channels HD1 or D1 the other 6 CIF.3. Yes it has motion masking you can even set up the how strong or weak it is and what part of your yard/street is motion sensor4. With the alarm off I can not hear it at all, with the alarm on it beeps but you can set it for how long it beeps. you can even have it fixed were it does not beep unless you loose a channel single or HD single.I hope this answered all your questions « Show Less
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Richard if you wont to hook up the DVR to the Internet then you will need a CAT5e CAT5 RJ45 LAN Network Ethernet Patch Cable. I need 1 my router is at the other end of the house so I need a 100 Foot one. All the office stores and even Walmarts wonted almost $40.00 for 1. I found 1 on E Bay for $9.95 free shipping works great . E Bay also has 4 cameras for $87.99. free shipping. Witch I got and they work pretty good for the money not as good as $100.00 a piece ones but for the money they work great
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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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Has anyone tried to connect an external HD to the USB port and saved their files?
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I see you live in Dallas Me 2 click on my name & you can get my email address that way you can email me direct.It took me a wile if find out how to find the play back . How I did it was to go to playback at the top you will see search click on that and you will find it.Also if you wont it to record only when there movement and not 24 7 you can do that as well email me if you would like to know how. I'm going to leave my email address in my profile for the next 24 hours and the I'll remove it so get it wile its there.
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I have only used the DVR that came with the system. The system that I purchased came with five cameras and a DVR that can accommodate up to nine cameras. I needed two additional cameras so I purchased them separately.
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The number of Channels on the DVR dictates how many cameras can be attached. If you have the 8ch DVR, then you can attached 8 cameras provided the cameras meet the DVR's specs. Check the DVR manual or search the Zmodo website for the particulars for the DVR versus the camera.
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It does do the following: Selectable: NTSC: D1(704 x 480); HD1(704 x 240); CIF (352 x 240) / PAL: D1(704 x 576); HD1(704 x 288); CIF (352 x 288 So you have your choice of D1 or CIF. D1 uses the most disk space and is required in some situations that have legal ramifications. I have been using Zmodo to many people's unbelief but never had a problem. Here is the full specs on the machine you are looking at: http://www.zmodo.com/4ch-h-264-full-d1-dvr-500gb-hdd-with-4-cmos-480tvl-ir-outdoor-security-cameras-with-11-leds.html So yes it is D1 or CIF your choice. Set up a field array where it only records if something moves in the zone. Too much and you run out of disk space or start overwriting your earlier recordings.
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4CH DVR can connect with 4 cameras, 8CH DVR can connect with 8 cameras, thanks.
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I am not using the HDD in question, I am using a Seagate SV35 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6-Gb/s NCQ 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive for Video Surveillance ST1000VX000 in a security camera DVR. This system records 24/7 and I have not had any problems with it. Understand though that I am recording in 700 lines, not high definition. In addition, I am recording 8 cameras at the same time and still no problems. You should test to see if you find out why it is pixilating. Is it the connection to the unit, i.e. is it USB, HDMI etc.? Does it pixilate when recording in standard definition? You will also need to know the specs for a replacement drive from the manufacture as to drive speed, type, and maximum size. DVR are to use 24/7 if they are recording all the time. Also check to see if the system you are trying to connect the expander to will work with that expander. This information you need to get from the manufacture of the DVR. he reason I suggested testing and questioning is because I had a Brand new 55" TV that I was hooking up to a Home entertainment center that I could not get to work properly. I was finally directed by the manufacture to try the highest end HDMI cable. BANG, that was the problem, not the same but it does show that it can be a simple solution to an pain in the neck problem. Hope this helps.
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HD/DVR works great in my 5th wheel. I had trouble finding a satellite, I stopped a Direct TV truck and paid the 20 bucks to tune it in for me. unfortunately I still need a SWM switch to record more than one show at a time. most receiver's will need to use the B band switch included with the system. Makes no sense to me to have an HD TV and not use HD service.
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The camera has a standard BNC video cable and 12volt power cable. You can connect the BNC video cable to any compatible recording device. Typically for a home security system this would be a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) that can either record continuously or when it detects motion in the image. Search for CCTV DVR and you'll find plenty to choose from. I have a Zmodo 8channel (it can record 8 cameras at once and allows remote viewing from my iPhone or computer). Be aware that you won't get TV quality images with anything other than very high end equipment but I've been happy with what the Zmodo DVR does for home security purposes. The camera has a standard BNC video cable and 12volt power cable. You can connect the BNC video cable to any compatible recording device. Typically for a home security system this would be a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) that can either record continuously or when it detects motion in the image. Search for CCTV DVR and you'll find plenty to choose from. I have a Zmodo 8channel (it can record 8 cameras at once and allows remote viewing from my iPhone or computer). Be aware that you won't get TV quality images with anything other than very high end equipment but I've been happy with what the... » Read More The camera has a standard BNC video cable and 12volt power cable. You can connect the BNC video cable to any compatible recording device. Typically for a home security system this would be a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) that can either record continuously or when it detects motion in the image. Search for CCTV DVR and you'll find plenty to choose from. I have a Zmodo 8channel (it can record 8 cameras at once and allows remote viewing from my iPhone or computer). Be aware that you won't get TV quality images with anything other than very high end equipment but I've been happy with what the Zmodo DVR does for home security purposes. « Show Less
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I have used it to monitor my front yard but nothing much more than that. It only had one camera on the system so I didn't have to switch between channels. This is pretty much for a dedicated camera.You could technically use this with any camera system provided that the system is able to mate with RCA jacks that are part of the screen. There are three female jacks: 1 Video(yellow); 2 Audio (Red and White). If you have the ability to connect to this type of hookup either directly or through adapters then it will probably work for you application.As for DVR I don't have any reccomendations as I don't record the video. I have used it to monitor my front yard but nothing much more than that. It only had one camera on the system so I didn't have to switch between channels. This is pretty much for a dedicated camera.You could technically use this with any camera system provided that the system is able to mate with RCA jacks that are part of the screen. There are three female jacks: 1 Video(yellow); 2 Audio (Red and White). If you have the ability to connect to this type of hookup either directly or through adapters then it will probably work for you application.As for DVR I don't have any... » Read More I have used it to monitor my front yard but nothing much more than that. It only had one camera on the system so I didn't have to switch between channels. This is pretty much for a dedicated camera.You could technically use this with any camera system provided that the system is able to mate with RCA jacks that are part of the screen. There are three female jacks: 1 Video(yellow); 2 Audio (Red and White). If you have the ability to connect to this type of hookup either directly or through adapters then it will probably work for you application.As for DVR I don't have any reccomendations as I don't record the video. « Show Less
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I have a nightowl 8 camera setup with 500Gb drive. I choose to record all eight cameras 24x7. You can go to the playback function and the calendar will highlight the dates it has available. When I check mine it shows 6 days. I would assume at least you would get 12 days. This is at the dvr's default frame rate. lower frame rates will yield longer record times but lesser video quality. You can extend by switching to motion record where the dvr records only when it senses motion. just experiment by changing frame rates, motion, etc. Go to playback and check the results, but this will take time.
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The four channel DVR only supports 4 cameras. You have to buy the 8 or 16 channel for more cameras
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I have four cameras set up. The directions said you can add more. The screen allows 4 cameras to auto record on quad view. So if there are more cameras on the system you would have to select which 4 you want to record and disable the others. So far I like the system. It is perfect for what I need it for.
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I got this answer from SecurityCameraKing.com... "Some of the newer DVRs on the market offer a feature called either a substream or a dual stream. A sub stream is used for viewing your DVR over the LAN or WAN when the resolution or frame rate of the recorded video is too high for the available bandwidth. For example, if your DVR was recording at 4CIF (or D1) resolution which is 704480 in realtime (30fps), that would provide you with some exceptional recorded footage that would be both 4 times larger than the average CIF (360240) recording and in realtime. Unfortunately, in most cases you would not be able to remotely view the video with fluid motion over the internet because there would not be enough available up bandwidth coming from the DVR location. In this case you would benefit from a sub stream that would be set at a lower resolution like CIF (360240). This would allow you to have a high quality recording, but still be able to view fluid video over the internet."
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It records cif, the playback is not as crystal clear as you would want, I would recommend looking at another dvr if thats important
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The unit provides "Quad" view, so you can monitor up to 4 cameras at the same time with single monitor however it does not record in quad view. You need to select auto mode and it will automatically switch from camera to camera and while in motion detect it will record any motion from any camera. So no, you do not need two monitors.
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I have 12 cameras on my DVR that sends to my PC with a few seconds delay. Were there is a lot of light this camera shows up in color at night. There is street lights that provide extra light on the front of the house .In the back of the house a flood light on a motion detector provides color as well. In our area the response time for the law is 30 to 40 min. So I have wired all doors to an alarm system that will wake up my Nabors and me by sounding a siren with a battery back up . I installed a generator long ago for the times when we lose power. I also recommend the fire arm of choose for when the alarm goes off. I have 12 cameras on my DVR that sends to my PC with a few seconds delay. Were there is a lot of light this camera shows up in color at night. There is street lights that provide extra light on the front of the house .In the back of the house a flood light on a motion detector provides color as well. In our area the response time for the law is 30 to 40 min. So I have wired all doors to an alarm system that will wake up my Nabors and me by sounding a siren with a battery back up . I installed a generator long ago for the times when we lose power. I also recommend the fire arm of choose for... » Read More I have 12 cameras on my DVR that sends to my PC with a few seconds delay. Were there is a lot of light this camera shows up in color at night. There is street lights that provide extra light on the front of the house .In the back of the house a flood light on a motion detector provides color as well. In our area the response time for the law is 30 to 40 min. So I have wired all doors to an alarm system that will wake up my Nabors and me by sounding a siren with a battery back up . I installed a generator long ago for the times when we lose power. I also recommend the fire arm of choose for when the alarm goes off. « Show Less
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Mine arrived on Tuesday (11/27) and I'm having mixed results. I mainly want it as a portable DVR (I bought it with the docking station) and sometimes it works and other times I can't even see the recording tab to select it. It was great watching Monday night's Heros while I was riding the train yesterday (it was saved to my Comcast DVR on Monday and I transferred it to the 705 on Tuesday evening), and I was able to hook up a card reader to transfer photos from my camera flash cards (after updating the firmware), so I've had some success. The overall problem is poor documentation, and I'm hoping to resolve my problems by playing with it this weekend. Mine arrived on Tuesday (11/27) and I'm having mixed results. I mainly want it as a portable DVR (I bought it with the docking station) and sometimes it works and other times I can't even see the recording tab to select it. It was great watching Monday night's Heros while I was riding the train yesterday (it was saved to my Comcast DVR on Monday and I transferred it to the 705 on Tuesday evening), and I was able to hook up a card reader to transfer photos from my camera flash cards (after updating the firmware), so I've had some success. The overall problem is poor documentation, and I'm... » Read More Mine arrived on Tuesday (11/27) and I'm having mixed results. I mainly want it as a portable DVR (I bought it with the docking station) and sometimes it works and other times I can't even see the recording tab to select it. It was great watching Monday night's Heros while I was riding the train yesterday (it was saved to my Comcast DVR on Monday and I transferred it to the 705 on Tuesday evening), and I was able to hook up a card reader to transfer photos from my camera flash cards (after updating the firmware), so I've had some success. The overall problem is poor documentation, and I'm hoping to resolve my problems by playing with it this weekend. « Show Less