How long can your home or business DVR record for

It's not easy to choose the suitable DVR for your home surveillance or business.
How long my DVR will record and store video ? This is a very common question when people try to choose the DVR.
The times of record and store of DVR depends on following factors:
1. Record Mode
2. Record Image Quality
3. The record size.
4. The size of Hard drive
5. Frame Rate
1. Most of DVR can support 24 hours and Motion detection, Alarm detection record methods.
When use different method for record, the strogage time will be different. 24 hours means the DVR record in every second, never stop, It will requre the biggest storeage space (due to the video files is continuelly filling harddirve space).
Motion detection recording means only record when video camera detect movement, then it will start to record, no motion, then no record. Motion detection & Alarm detection method can save more space that means with more record time.
2. Record image quality means the video file size, low quality image will occupy less space, and extend more record time. High resolution quality images means big file size, it will occupy more storage space and with less record time.
3. When record video, DVR can select the record size (or image size), record size changes the amount of data place in the harddrive.
Commonly DVR record video at CIF (352 * 288), now some DVR can support record size of D1(704*480). The big size of image, the less time DVR can record.
4. For Harddrive, the bigger storage size of the drive, the longer of record time. Typically for harddrive, it should start from 500 GB and it can reach to 2 TB. Most of DVRs can connect to 2 pcs of 2TB SATA harddrive.
Some big size DVR can put into 4 pcs of harddrive (like 97 series DVR).
5. Frame Rate, movie records and plays at 24 fps (pictures/frames per second). Real time recording for DVR systems is 30 fps. Most of time 15 frames a second looks good but may miss some details that would provide help in theft, slip and fall, and many other incidents. Unless storage time is a real problem we recommend 30 fps. Basically, more frames means more pictures and more pictures means more data, also means less record time.
At last, how many days can record of 500GB DVR with 4 camera at CIF record mode ?
For CIF record mode, each camera take almost 300M per hour, then 4 camera X300M= 1.2GB, 500GB DVR approximately 18 days.

How to create a static Ip address for your dvr

You must choose "Static" on the DVR

For example, you first choose DHCP on the DVR to automatically obtain the proper settings such as DNS, Subnet Mask Default Gateway etc... Write these down. Then choose Static IP on the DVR and manually enter all of the DHCP settings "except the IP Address" The IP address needs to be changed to an IP OUTSIDE of the range of the DHCP such as 103 if the DHCP is Default Gateway - 192.168.2.1 / Beginning 192.168.2.2 with a maximum of 100 this would leave 192.168.2.2 to 192.168.2.102 as the range for DHCP leases. You need to choose a Static IP outside of this range such as 192.168.2.103to ensure the IP does not conflict or change when the DVR reboots or another CPU is issued an identical IP address. You can get this information from the router itself while logged into the main page. It tells you the maximum, just need to know a little math =) To ensure the Static IP you choose is not in use go the the START Button and click Run and Type CMD or Search and Type CMD. On Run it will pop up, on Search you have to right click CMD and choose "Run as Administrator" after Windows finds it. Type PING*space*192.168.2.XXX it should NOT Respond. If it does that IP is in use and you have to choose another. (Do this before you Port Forward). You may need to unplug the DVR from the Router while you do this, then plug it back in.

Each Port needs to be forwarded to the Chosen Internal Static I

Remember to forward ALL ports required. Sometimes you can have more than 1. Example (Port 9000 - Media) (Port 7777 - Command) (Port 80 - HTTP) (Port 0100 - Mobile) Refer to your DVR manual under "Network" for specifics. Remember the IP needs to be Static on your DVR.
Go to portforward.com for a list of routers and specific step by step directions on forwarding ports on your router.

Adjust the Bandwidth Setting

Ensure that the Bandwith setting on your DVR is set at or below the maximum allowed bandwidth for the DVR locations ISP. Example: Contact the ISP and get the Bandwidth setting (256k, 384k, 512k etc.) and set the DVR at or below this number or it may not load at the offsite location. Some DVR's only allow access to this setting via the web interface. Access it locally while plugged directly into the router by typing in the DVR's Static IP in you web Browser (usually only Internet Explorer works) to access the DVR and change the setting there.

Operating System Issues

Most DVR's do not work with MAC unless there is a parallel Windows Operating System installed and Internet Explorer is used.

Bridging the Router

It is suggested that the Router have a "Full Bridge" to the Modem. If you can plug directly into the Modem and access the Internet you are halfway there. Contact your ISP and have them remotely access your "Laptop" that is plugged directly into the Modem. They need to do some specific setting adjustments this way. They will guide you through the process of setting the router up also. Just make sure you insist on a "Full Bridge" between the Modem and Router and ensure that you can access at least 3 websites from the Modem "with the Patch Cable plugged in" YOU MUST USE A LAPTOP to do this.

Which is better Cat5 or RG59?

Which is better, Cat5 or Coax ?
The answer is neither. Each has it’s own benefits. For simplicity coax wins, it is also a more rugged solution and for self install comes in pre-made lengths, often with the DC power attached.
Cat5 is particulary well suited to situations where you need ot run a number of feeds to the same place. We had a customer who had a DVR located in his main workshop and office but who had a satellite workshop some distance away in the same building where he wanted to install a number of cameras. In this instance Cat5 was perfect. Run a 4 camera feed in a single wire from the DVR to a distribution hub in the satellite workshop and feed the cameras into the distribution hub. It saved running 4 long coaxial cables. The cameras were all powered locally.
That’s the one downside of cat5 cable, it’s relatively small cross section makes running power over long distance impractical if voltage drop is to be avoided, particularly with powerful infra red cameras.

Video Surveillance trends to look out for in 2014

IHS has come out this its 2014 prediction of video surveillance trends to look out for in 2014. Of particular interest, is what IHS calls the "crowd sourcing" of video data collection, ie they way video was collected and analyzed from many different sources following the Boston Marathon bombing. There's been a ton of talk about the legacy of how that tragedy was handled, and I think IHS has summed it up well and obviously pointed out a trend to watch.
In terms of products that are selling and vertical markets that are hot, IHS points to "fixed-dome and 180/360 degree network cameras," and, not surprisingly, city surveillance and maybe a less-obvious one--utilities/energy sectors.
Thermal cameras are getting some attention. This is a topic we've written about, most recently in a market trends report.
Are you paying for video analytics? According to IHS, you will be if "the end-user needs advanced reliable analytics." Doesn't everyone need reliable analytics?
Audio capabiities will come into play more in 2014 too, IHS says.
Below is an overview of the trends that IHS put out yesterday:
IHS has recently released its fifth annual white paper on the key trends for the video surveillance industry. 2014 is all set to be another exciting year for the industry, with big data, thermal cameras, embedded audio capabilities and the rise of the cloud in China just a few of the trends to watch out for during the next 12 months.

The trends are:

1. Video Surveillance: The Star Markets for 2014
2. Big Data: Crowd Sourcing Video Surveillance and Social Media Analytics
3. Cloud Based Video Surveillance Opens Markets in China
4. Thermal Cameras Hit the Commercial Market
5. Panoramic Cameras – Providing the Full Picture
6. Power over Ethernet: Watt’s the Story?
7. Is it Time for a Different View on Live Video and Mobile Access?
8. Video Analytics Market Reaches a Fork in the Road
9. Security Cameras to Make Some Noise in 2014
10. Video Surveillance Vendors Enter New Markets


1. Video Surveillance: The Star Markets for 2014

IHS has been researching the video surveillance equipment market for more than 10 years. During this time, the market has grown quickly, most years at a double digit rate. The year 2014 will be no exception. IHS forecasts that the global market will grow by more than 12 percent. Within the global market, IHS has identified fixed-dome and 180/360 degree network cameras as the fastest growing product segments, and the city surveillance and utilities/energy sectors as the vertical markets to watch.

2.Big Data: Crowd Sourcing Video Surveillance and Social Media Analytics

The prevalence of smart phones, with cameras and internet connectivity—combined with social media apps such as Vine or Instagram—has led to the first “crowd sourced” data collection for an investigation in 2013, following the Boston Marathon bombings.

Now that the trend has begun, IHS predicts it is likely that police forces will increasingly request, and need to manage, crowd sourced video surveillance data. While this will allow law enforcement agencies to react more quickly, especially with the use of social media monitoring, it will also create data analysis and manipulation challenges. Meeting these challenges will provide systems integrators and software vendors with a new opportunity to create solutions that improve police incident responses in 2014 and beyond.

3. Cloud-Based Video Surveillance Opens Markets in China

In China, the concept of the cloud is becoming increasingly popular, especially as the telecom infrastructure matures. As network bandwidth improves and network product pricing declines, cloud based video surveillance solutions are drawing the attention of more suppliers. While a cloud based solution is not a compulsory choice, it does represent a great opportunity to leverage the massive demand for civil video surveillance.

With more attention and an increasing customer base, IHS predicts that cloud based video surveillance solutions will be defined by the value created in the applications it offers to customers. With more than 1 billion potential users in China, getting the right mix of product and security features will be a successful combination.

4. Thermal Cameras Hit the Commercial Market

IHS forecasts that the video surveillance product market that will see the largest average selling price (ASP) decline during the next few years will be the un-cooled thermal camera market. While the number of un-cooled thermal camera units shipped to the commercial security industry suggests that the market has not yet been commoditized, increased competition, new products and new end-user markets will mean 2014 is a breakthrough year for the technology.

5. Panoramic Cameras – Providing the Full Picture

The big video surveillance camera category winner in 2014 will be 180/360 degree panoramic network cameras, with global unit shipments forecast to increase by more than 60 percent year-on-year, according to IHS. In particular, the cameras are predicted to gain market share in verticals such as retail, airports and casinos, where monitoring wide indoor areas is a key requirement of the video surveillance system.

6.     Power over Ethernet: Watt’s the Story?

As the transition towards network video surveillance continues, increasing focus is being placed on the supporting network infrastructure, and a crucial element to this is power. Recent developments in power over Ethernet (POE) standards and products make the technology a much more viable option for security managers. Looking forward, IHS expects that security camera manufacturers will expand and develop their portfolios of low-powered cameras to conform to the POE+ standard. Technologies that overcome the distance limitations of Ethernet and POE also will find general market acceptance.

7.     Is it Time for a Different View on Live Video and Mobile Access?

Following the events of the school shooting in Sandy Hook 12 months ago, there has been renewed focus on the idea of facility security managers securely sharing live video footage with law enforcement in the event of an incident. The technology needed to provide this already exists, yet issues over ongoing cost—and more importantly, who pays for the system—have meant that market penetration has been limited. However, with costs dropping and a refocus on protection of assets of both the physical and human kind in the post-Sandy Hook era, 2014 could be the year where live streaming of video surveillance to law enforcement becomes the norm.

8.  Video Analytics Market Reaches a Fork in the Road

For some time now, video surveillance device vendors have been embedding low-end video analytics applications in their devices and offering them as “free” features. A question has therefore been raised: Will there continue to be a market for video analytics, or will all applications simply be offered for free? As the market reaches this fork in the road, it’s clear that vendors can no longer charge for basic algorithms. That said, in 2014, the market for video surveillance devices with chargeable VCA will remain a viable market in applications where the end-user needs advanced reliable analytics.

9.  Security Cameras to Make Some Noise in 2014

More than 70 percent of network cameras shipped globally in 2013 had either unidirectional or multidirectional audio capability, according to a new analysis from IHS. However, the consensus from security systems integrators is that these capabilities are rarely used. Nonetheless, with increasing awareness of embedded audio analytics and even sound source localization, market penetration could be about to rise. With much of the technology already available and the constant need to differentiate products and increase system efficiency, IHS predicts that the market will see greater emphasis on the audio capabilities of video surveillance systems in 2014.

10. Video Surveillance Vendors to Enter New Markets

Contrary to popular belief, the physical security market is not consolidating, at least not in the near future. However, video surveillance vendors are beginning to look at new markets as they invest the profits made from years of fast market growth. Following the announcements of new products from companies like Milestone Systems and Axis Communications and new services from Hikvision and Dahua during 2013, IHS expects this trend to continue into 2014 with more new product and service announcements from network focused security companies, as they seek to add new revenue streams to their portfolio.

Is a bullet camera better than a dome camera

There is a wide range of security cameras on today’s market. You can pretty much get anything you want like a PTZ camera, dome camera, IP camera, box cameras and even bullet cameras. But which one is the best? Determining what the best camera is is all very personal. It depends on your situation, what you want monitored, how much you are willing to spend etc… However, when people compare cameras they tend to compare two types specifically, bullet and dome cameras. So which is better?
Bullet cameras have long since been the favorite among consumers. Back in the day, c-mount cameras were the most widely used and could be seen being used by government organizations, celebrities and for private security. Bullet cameras really took off back in 2000 but, like dome cameras, they have always been around. Dome cameras have been popular in places like malls and other commercial settings.
But how do you determine which one is better? Are there any real, overwhelming differences between the two? The answer to that question is no. They are made up of primarily the same things including a lens, circuit board, chip-set and casing. But as to which one is better, it really depends on your situation and how you wish to use them.
According to the opinion of one of our security camera professionals here at our store, dome cameras are tentatively better. His reasoning is that with a dome camera, your camera is more compact and easier to conceal . Our professional also states that dome cameras are easier to set up and install than bullet cameras. Wiring and mounting for a bullet or dome camera is simple and easy.
Choosing one over the other ultimately depends on your situation and what you want to record.

Recovering Deleted Texts off of an IPhone

With the recover It software and a windows based pc anyone can get deleted information off of an IPhone with these simple steps.
Step 1: Insert Recover It into the USB drive on your PC and double click the drive icon.
Step 2: Select 'I Agree' on the software usage license agreement.
Step 3: From the list of icons, choose which device data will be recovered from and follow the onscreen instructions. Click here for the user manual and more detailed instructions about the different recovery modes.
iPhone Recovery Quick Start:
Follow steps 1 and 2 above then:
Step 3: Select the Apple Icon for the recovery mode. Create a new file for your Apple recovery information and save it to the desktop.
Step 4: Select your backup mode. Determine if you will be recovering data from an iTunes backup or directly from an iPhone or iPad connected to your PC.
Step 5: Run the recovery program. After recovery you must extract the data. Your recovered data will be found in the 'Location to Extract' folder selected.
Its just that simple!

How to install a Security Camera System

Rain, sleet, snow, wind and even high temperatures can all interfere with the workings of a surveillance camera if it's not weatherproof. Here's how to install weatherproof surveillance cameras.
Instructions
1.  Create a surveillance diagram of the exterior of your property and plan where to position your cameras. Shade any areas that will fall in the line of sight of the cameras. (The camera's range should be indicated in the device's literature.) Remember to incorporate the total area of sight if the camera can pan.
2. Install weatherproof surveillance cameras by securely attaching the mounting apparatus to the exterior walls. Use screws appropriate to the surface you are working with. You want the camera to be as stable as possible to prevent it from falling down in high winds.

3. Attach weatherproof wiring to the cameras. Even wireless cameras typically need wiring to run to the power source and the antenna.

4. Run wires for wired cameras (or install the receiver if using wireless cameras) to the recording or monitoring devices. Protect the wires from being cut by running them overhead or installing a protective casing around them.

5.Install and set up the program to monitor your exterior cameras. You can program when you want to record and set up remote monitoring via the Internet. You may have to purchase additional software.