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    NVR set up

    hi, just bought a ds-7716 n1-e4 nvr. i haven't open the box yet but wanted to know how difficult is it to set up. is there any settings i should use/choose for better performance and better quality footage, etc. any help is much appreciated. thanks
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    Minidome Sound Recording

    Oh ok, thanks for the replies
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    Minidome Sound Recording

    hi just bought a mini dome and was wondering how the sound recording works. do I just plug the cat6 cable into the camera as i normally would and the sound will be recorded using that cable or is there a different way thanks
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    If money was no object what camera system would you choose

    Thanks for your post. If you don't mind expanding on what axis firmware offer over Hikvision and dahua?
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    If money was no object what camera system would you choose

    Fair enough makes sense. I don't have any particular use for any specific system. I wanted to know what would be the best choice if one didn't have a budget per se Also wanted to know what benefits the premium brands such as Avigilon and Axis offer over Hikvision and why they is such a big...
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    If money was no object what camera system would you choose

    What models of Days would you choose
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    If money was no object what camera system would you choose

    As the title suggests, if you could purchase any system what would it be and why Hikvision, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch or others?
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    Cabling to Faceplate

    Oh ok, fair enough. Thanks for your help
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    Cabling to Faceplate

    Thanks everyone for your replies. So if I've understood correctly can I just connect my switch to my router and my nvr to the router too and then I can access cameras when I'm out and about and view footage from the nvr on my TV?
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    Cabling to Faceplate

    Wowza, sounds more difficult than expected. Thanks guys
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    Cabling to Faceplate

    Oh ok now it makes sense. Thanks for that. What would you suggest in this case? As I really want to keep the camera wiring in a closet and then have the nvr in a room with a tv
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    Cabling to Faceplate

    The nvr has Poe ports and so does the switch. I thought I could just connect all cameras to the switch and then the switch to the nvr and it should work
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    Cabling to Faceplate

    Hikvision 16 channel (don't have the model number to hand)
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    Cabling to Faceplate

    Thanks for your message. I was planning on running all the cables from cameras to a Poe switch just for the cameras then a wire from switch to NVR (via the faceplate) and then a wire from router to nvr, is this the correct procedure (ive never done it before) thanks
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    Cabling to Faceplate

    Hi, Just wanted to know if I can run all the cables from cameras to a switch and then the cable from the switch to go to a cat6 wall faceplate and then use a patch cable from wall faceplate to NVR. Thanks
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    choosing nvr and storage

    thanks for your message. do you have any resources that i can use/read to help with designing a system? also what is barrelling? thanks
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    pole mounting bullet camera

    hi i need to pole mount a camera. the pole needs to extend around 2 metres from the wall horizontally. could somebody advise how i would do this and what tools/equipment i need also what time of pole to use (i've never done this before) thanks
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    Recommended POE Switch

    thanks for all the replies. is there any specific brand that has a good reputation for switches? i know cisco is known for good quality equipment, but a quick search on google and the prices even for a basic one is quite high so far i've looked at d-link and tp-link also does the fact that it...
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    choosing nvr and storage

    hi i just wanted to know what's the best way to calculate which nvr is needed and also the amount of storage that is needed. i've had a look at some of the calculators but don't really understand it. for example, if i want to install 12 4mp hikvision cameras, would a 16 channel nvr be...
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    Recommended POE Switch

    5 hikvision ip cameras thanks, i'll check it out
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    Recommended POE Switch

    Hi Is there any specific POE switch that is recommended for use? If not, is there anything one should note when buying a POE switch. Thanks
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    The right camera

    - Dome usually when you can mount on a ceiling or similar (usually indoors) - Bullet when mounting on a wall without ceiling (outside wall) - Fisheye usually when you want a full view of a place, so mounting in the middle of a shop for example The above is how I think of it anyway, might be...
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    Extending CAT6 Cable - Accidentally Cut

    Thanks everyone. I'll try use a coupler and see how it goes.
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    Extending CAT6 Cable - Accidentally Cut

    Hi I've installed CAT6 cable around my home in preparation for installing my IP cameras. One of the cable accidentally got cut and I don't want run a new cable as it's fitted through the walls. What would be the best solution to ensure that my cameras will work fine? Could I use a coupler? Or...
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    New Home Install - A few questions

    Oh ok, sounds good. Does that mean the lens can be controlled somehow, or have I got that completely wrong? Also, what do you think about installing a PTZ and the front of the house? Overkill or not lol. Thanks
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    New Home Install - A few questions

    Cheers. Just had a look at those. Does anybody know why one would choose the turret (DS-2CD2342WD) over the dome (DS-2CD2742FWD)
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    New Home Install - A few questions

    Thanks guys for the replies.
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    New Home Install - A few questions

    Hi I'm looking to install external Hikvision IP cameras (minimum 4mp) at my home address. I've recently had the house rewired and installed CAT6 cable throughout and have 5 cables spare in preparation for my CCTV install. Ideally I would like 2 at the front of the house, 1 in the side alleyway...
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