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  1. RobertM

    Hello from Colombia

    Welcome Wilder - don't forget to share video clips of anything interesting!
  2. RobertM

    Replaced 1080p TV with gaming monitor.

    Not sure if something like an Acer T232HL would do the trick...
  3. RobertM

    Replaced 1080p TV with gaming monitor.

    Interesting that you considered a touchscreen monitor... did you do the research on models and have one in mind before you decided against it? Did you already have a BI solution to deal with the touchscreen functionality of the TV? I've done various "touchscreen" searches on this site but...
  4. RobertM

    Replaced 1080p TV with gaming monitor.

    Thanks for sharing the pic! Appears there are 8 separate video feeds. 7 tiled plus 1 large. Can control/change which view is large while you are standing there in front of that tv or do you need to go back to the BI PC (or from your mobile device) to change the views? Thanks!
  5. RobertM

    Replaced 1080p TV with gaming monitor.

    Does anyone out there have a nice, clean wall-mounted monitor dedicated to security cam viewing? Love to see a pic - to see how they integrated into their home.
  6. RobertM

    Mini Dome/Wedge Wiring Question

    To create more space to tuck in the wires on the IPC-HDBW4231F-AS Starlight (or similar low profile cams), has anyone fashioned a wood block like 5" X 5" plywood into a donut shape and mount to that?
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    Mini Dome/Wedge Wiring Question

    I'm watching this thread because I'm interested in the IPC-HDBW4231F-AS Starlight as a front door (5 ft high mounted facial recognition) solution. Don't want to bust through the brick so I'll have to route and mount on the surface instead. Painting the cam/conduit/j-box to 'match' the brick...
  8. RobertM

    Initial $ outlay

    Turtle retired to the woods after the photo op. Female was licking her chops and male was yawning - but encounter was peaceful.
  9. RobertM

    Initial $ outlay

    Turtles come out of the lowlands/woods off our backyard in the summer. GSDs play with them.
  10. RobertM

    Initial $ outlay

    With the help of this forum, it seems possible to put together a sensible, effective system - benefiting from lessons learned of smart folks. This site is a great resource - it probably is a thorn in the side of professional installers who lose business to D-I-Y types. .
  11. RobertM

    Initial $ outlay

    Drunk - So you were feeling good about your q-see setup - then discovered this forum - inevitably felt your existing rig was ugly - convinced yourself to upgrade (cams, Dell system, POE switch, everything) - got everything tuned all to your liking - sat back and started feeling good about your...
  12. RobertM

    Replaced 1080p TV with gaming monitor.

    Just asked wife - where in the house would she want a central monitor dedicated to tiled camera views. She pointed to a spot in our kitchen about 5 feet up on the wall right next to the microwave. Pantry space is directly behind that wall. Network closet is 15-20 feet away from that wall...
  13. RobertM

    Initial $ outlay

    Whoops now seeing your post... you addressed my concerns
  14. RobertM

    Initial $ outlay

    Drunk P - appreciate that I'm over estimating. The installation threads and other Dahua threads seem to have nearly endless suggested additional hardware, equipment, gadgets, and networking tools (beyond the big ticket items) that pile on expenses. Understand that the cams themselves are $200...
  15. RobertM

    Initial $ outlay

    After reading install (and other) threads and making notes of mistakes to avoid, lessons learned, preferred methods/configurations/equipment, and specific costs from the most reliable/highest quality providers - it seems reasonable to come up with a total initial outlay for an 8 camera Dahua...
  16. RobertM

    Warning You Are Being Recorded - Decals/Signs

    Oops - just looked at a Nayr-provided ACLU.org link and read that: In situations where you are an observer but not a part of the conversation, or in states where all parties to a conversation must consent to taping, the legality of taping will depend on whether the state's prohibition on taping...
  17. RobertM

    Warning You Are Being Recorded - Decals/Signs

    Fenderman, So in a one-party state, if your front door security camera (with microphone) video & audio records a couple individuals on your front porch talking about how they're going to do injury to your home and/or occupants as soon as someone opens the door (or for example, otherwise...
  18. RobertM

    Vehicle Problems

    Strange to watch people so closely when they think no one is watching. I probably look suspicious at 4:30am when I'm taking the dogs out for their first poop of the day. I sometimes glance at neighbor's homes to see if I can detect security cameras - but I don't look too long/hard because then...
  19. RobertM

    Replaced 1080p TV with gaming monitor.

    Very nice. Is that screen dedicated to security cam footage/viewing or multiple purpose? I see the mouse to the right. How far away is the NVR/PC?
  20. RobertM

    Persons of interest in local shooting

    that is 1 intimidating security pole!
  21. RobertM

    Trash Guy weirdness

    The resolution and down angle is great. Looks like a husband & wife (self-appointed) garbage clean up team. Perhaps an attempt to increase their property value or they're simply tired of seeing random trash along their walking route. However, with all the anonymous traffic and constant...
  22. RobertM

    tiger - read one of your posts which indicated that you entrenched cable and installed cameras...

    tiger - read one of your posts which indicated that you entrenched cable and installed cameras mounted to some of your trees. If I understood your post correctly, it seems to be similar to what I plan to do. Can you share any photos of how you camo'd the conduit and cameras? Also, how deep...
  23. RobertM

    Repeated break ins to car

    If the date/time stamps are accurate - none of these are weekends. These seem to be high school age boys. First 3 videos captured July/Aug so for a school kid every day/night is vacation time, but the last two were done during the school season (Monday morning 4:46am and Wednesday morning...
  24. RobertM

    Repeated break ins to car

    This Mercedes SUV owner must be a glutton for punishment. Or maybe he wants to lure in the bad guys so he can call the Police in for a live bust.
  25. RobertM

    Suspect Arrested

    So to paraphrase: Any person who, without the consent of the owner, while a vehicle is at rest and unattended, shall attempt to manipulate any of the levers or mechanisms (of said vehicle) with the intent to commit any crime, malicious mischief, or injury thereto, shall be guilty of a Class 1...
  26. RobertM

    Suspect Arrested

    Thanks for the input. The video above showed the suspect checking multiple vehicle doors but they were all locked. Good to know the Police were still interested in pursuing him.
  27. RobertM

    Suspect Arrested

    Please specify "Just be checking the doors they can charge him". Is that "Attempted Trespass" or "Attempted B&E"? Probably different from state to state, but interested to know the name of the specific charge.
  28. RobertM

    Suspect Arrested

    Wow, this guy saunters around - doesn't care about being sneaky nor avoiding motion lights - and behaves like he isn't doing anything wrong. Actually it's great social engineering.
  29. RobertM

    Using Home Depot PVC to install outdoor cameras

    Home invader/burgular would see the bottom cage door open and have to assume the escaped creature will soon be fastened to his jugular.
  30. RobertM

    Cat 6 cable issue....

    Jim, quick question. If you mount the camera up the trunk of a tree... do you run the cable up the tree in some kind of camo-conduit so it's not as detectable? I plan on doing something similar and want the cable and the camera to be as undetectable as possible.
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