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    Is there a way to hard wire a laptop to a DC source?

    Anyone know of a good dash cam? Rear cam?
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    2nd Amendment thread

    Morons of the world post on this thread!
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    Is there a way to hard wire a laptop to a DC source?

    Maybe one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Charger-Adapter-ThinkPad-Computers/dp/B07FY9TXNV/ref=psdc_11041841_t3_B08LKXDBX3
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    Is there a way to hard wire a laptop to a DC source?

    I am doing a solar installation in my van and want to power my laptop from a DC fuse block instead of plugging into the inverter. Is that possible?
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    Andy, I'm looking to replace cameras in a parking garage and replace old DVR. The old cameras...

    Andy, I'm looking to replace cameras in a parking garage and replace old DVR. The old cameras: Vitek CCTV VTD-A2812/VW The old DVR: 16 Ch Magic Series DVR (?) The client is a condo association. Cameras must be vandal proof. Can you recommend cameras for this association and a compatible...
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    Cameras Recommended

    Must have Starlight Technology, be medium to cheap price. Prefer motorized or varifocal. Thanks in advance.
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    Unknown Camera

    Anyone know what kind of camera this is?
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    Dahua DVR-9116HFI-H16 Looping

    It was on a surge protected battery ups. What do you think about NVR like this: wholesale NVR5208-4KS2 price - buy DAHUA NVR5208, 8 Channel 1U DAHUA NVR5208-4KS2 Network Video Recorder Support 4K and H.265 review
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    Dahua DVR-9116HFI-H16 Looping

    I've got 3 old school analogs, 2 PTZ speed domes, and 3 IP bullet cameras. Most or all of the equipment is Dahua. I think the 3 HDD's are working fine but I could be wrong. I was able to see them in disk management, was able to format them, and was able to copy a file to them. Would a new...
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    Dahua DVR-9116HFI-H16 Looping

    fenderman, I might try a new HDD and see if it will help. The DVR cost me plenty back in 2012. Its been plugged in most of the time since then and served its purpose then. Now, with Summer and kids roaming the neighborhood it would be nice to have it working again. I will check out the link...
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    Hello From A New Member

    Thanks. I was glad to find this site. I was Googling for help with error phrases (in the text that I uploaded to the site) to try and figure out what is wrong with my DVR. It lead to a thread on this site about "sonia" and some other unknowns. My DVR problem could be a bad HDD but I'm not...
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    Hello From A New Member

    I helped build an extensive camera security system with cameras obtained from Linovision back in 2012. I used a hybrid DVR which is the subject of my problem posted here: Dahua DVR-9116HFI-H16 Looping. I hope there is a Linux guy / gal who can read my post and say, "Hey, your DVR is not...
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    Dahua DVR-9116HFI-H16 Looping

    My DVR has been down for a few weeks. It started rebooting to a screen with CAM 1-16 and CAM 17-23 windows appearing. Mouse cursor is unresponsive. It reboots after about ten minutes. I removed the HDD's and cleaned the inside of the box. I checked the HDD's and they all appear normal with no...
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    Dahua DVR-9116HFI-H16 Looping

    My DVR, circa. 2012, is in an eternal loop after a power outage/surge. Don't know where to get firmware or how to flash it. Here is some information from the DVR after starting DVR with bootable USB drive containing a large .bin file and two .img files wrapped in an .iso: ip = 192.168.1.105...