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    Aliexpress? ordering?

    Use a PrePaid card. I think just about any bank will give you a pre-paid cc card. Just put the amount you need on the card and order.
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    Is This PC Suitable?

    Ark.Intel will give you information on the processor. Intel® Core™ i5-2400 Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz) Product Specifications
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    Those "professional" security providers - a question

    I have no experience with companies like ADT or Eagle and I don't hear good things from people who have experienced them.... my question is, when they install camera systems, do they monitor those cameras or have access to those cameras? Other than low quality proprietary equipment and quite...
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    Flapping Frame Rate Sync

    I have seen this going around Facebook lately.
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    I would guess at a sensor issue first and try turning off Auto white balance or exposure if you have that option. I don't have these cameras though and I have never seen one do this so as I said, just taking a guess.
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    Car Theives caught on camera

    Gas station cam in Milwaukee (nothing to do with me) caught this action. I live in small town northern Minnesota and even here I never leave my keys in the ignition when I get out of my vehicle. When we are on a trip and stop somewhere, by habit, we lock the vehicle when we get out of it...
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    Are junctions boxes really needed for a HDW 4431C ?

    A junction box is mainly for wires, to keep connections dry/safe. If your location is solid enough to handle the weight of the camera, mount it there.
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    Local police department deploys security cam volunteer database

    I do not record audio. I don't know the exact wording of the law but it is illegal to record conversations that you are not a part of. Likewise, it is illegal to record video of an area where people have an expectation of privacy. edit: Actually, I should reword that, "it is basically illegal...
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    Local police department deploys security cam volunteer database

    Never heard of that but the police here have asked for footage from a couple of my cams, because they also see the road, in efforts to establish time lines when specific vehicles were passing through. One was for a murder, the other a string of burglaries in the area. Small town here - police...
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    Recs for a 1u rackmount 16 or 32 channel Blue Iris box?

    I picked one up but sold it already (for a 5 camera system) and what a sweet little package. I did open it but didn't look to see if there were more SATA connections. If there were, you wouldn't be able to get another drive in there - you would have to run a cable out of the box to a drive. The...
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    Pop sound often

    As everyone is saying above... If you go to Options/Users you can Edit a user and see what sound is playing or uncheck the sound On the top of BI you can click the Status icon then select Connections, and see who is connected when.
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    Where can I find PCNVR software from Hikvision?

    I have hundreds of failed Seagate drives on my shelf so my personal opinion towards Seagate is to avoid them. I have had really good luck with Western Digital and for storage drives I prefer Western Digital Red. If you want to go with surveillance drives then you might want to look at WD Purple.
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    Where can I find PCNVR software from Hikvision?

    Yes, formatting will erase.
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    SATA power cable too big for connection

    If the wire fits I would be sure to follow those directions on the page... actually, I would check the voltage on the board before I connected, to make sure I don't connect the 12v to the 5volt and burn out the drive. " Attention: Red wire +5V, Yellow wire +12V , Black wire GND , pls connect...
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    SATA power cable too big for connection

    Usually the power for drives comes from the power supply but then I am not familiar with how that NVR is built. Can you share more pictures of the whole system?
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    SATA power cable too big for connection

    The JPW2 looks like a standard 4 pin fan connector. If you search 4pin fan connector you will find similar. What are you trying power?
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    DS-2CD6986F-H

    Was an easy fix, after all. I was using iVMS 4200 client to access the cameras configuration page but the configuration page does not show the Image Stitching adjustments through iVMS 4200. Using IE to access the configuration page does show the Image Stitching adjustments. Looks good now.
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    Double Click Cam to Maximize

    Damn, I looked everywhere for any control for that and there it is, set to "Pause" - which is really weird why or how that got changed. Thanks!! It works now.
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    DS-2CD6986F-H

    Mounted it today. Purpose of this cam is to be a display as well as show general activity - it isn't meant to specifically identify anyone. Problem: My shop building is close to the road and the cameras is mounted high - I was hoping for a view down on my front door and catch the entire road...
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    Almost called the cops on these 2 last night

    Nice camera with great IR throw... I thought she was a bit rough with him, looks like she pretty much hit him in the face when pushing him. Beer bottles on the dash, probably high and drunk and she looked to be worse off, then she drives.
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    Double Click Cam to Maximize

    I used to be able to double click on a camera and it would maximize to full screen but I have lost that ability. Haven't made any changes except upgrade BI. Version 4.5.5.0 Anyone else have this issue?
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    15 Best IP Surveillance Cameras in 2017.... I think NOT

    Avast won't even let me open that link.
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    DS-2CD6986F-H

    So, this is happening - Wasn't sure how a 180 degree camera worked in BI so set it up temporarily and found out it works just like any other camera, except with a nice wide view. Will get it up and share how it looks and works, soon. It is a bit of a pig though - large and heavy (12lbs) with...
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    Looking for device to alert me if internet coaxial is cut

    Does that actually happen? Has it ever happened? Isn't the cable box locked? Can you put a camera facing the box? I suppose there would be some sort of cloud based ping home type of service that would could alert you but how often would you want/need it to ping home... Regarding the iSocket...
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    Unable to Convert/Export

    AVI has never worked/exported for me but MP4 has and I tested an MP4 export after reading this post today (I record in 30 minute clips), everything worked for me using VLC to playback. I have the latest versions of BI and VLC. I asked Ken about the AVI issue, about 1.5 years ago, his response...
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    Unable to Convert/Export

    Are you exporting it as MP4?
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    Panoramic with BI

    Anyone have have any experience with DS-2CD6986F-H I have no experience at all with any panoramic camera so I don't how they work with BI, or if it even will... like are the 4 cams in their own window or does the cam have built in software to stitch the images together so BI gets one wide...
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    Jimmy Johns Robbery - Kansas City 4/26/17

    I would have grabbed the gun.... probably wouldn't have seen the jammed cartridge but the exposed barrel is a dead give away. He must not have watched many crime shows where the criminals actually try to cover and disguise.
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