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  1. l4cky

    Dahua cameras not holding correct time

    1. what is the DST? Necessary when NTP is syn with router? If router has DST, and cams sync with router IP, DST doesnt need to be check? 2. If DST is to be checked, how do I set it, by writting the same days and time? I am on gmt -5, EST. 3. if it is just 1 hour difference, why not just set to...
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    sun/rain shield (Dahua and HIK products)

    thanks, I think in this case you would advice me to buy a rain cover right?
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    sun/rain shield (Dahua and HIK products)

    do the water doesn't touch the dome? I mean I have a dome version and wonder if the raining water will affect the visibility of camera. and what if it dries out, water spot? thanks!
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    sun/rain shield (Dahua and HIK products)

    Did u use the rain shield while recording this?
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    Review-Dahua IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Camera-Varifocal

    I wonder what are the cables attached with audio in and audio out? and another one for alarm? does it work with honeywell lynx 5210? What kind of cables do i need? or it's all connected to rj45?
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    Review-Dahua IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Camera-Varifocal

    so it looks like it's just updated with better light vision? and for the microphone (out of subject), what kind of cable do u use to wire it to blue iris? Or does the audio pass through the same rj45 poe cable or requires a different cable?
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    Review-Dahua IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Camera-Varifocal

    DH-IPC-HDBW2231R-ZS-S2 , what is the difference? looks like the s2 has 40m IR more?
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    Review-Dahua IPC-HDW2231RP-ZS Starlight Camera-Varifocal

    IPC-HDBW2231R-ZS is the exact same version of it but with a dome for outside against vandalism and waterproof?
  9. l4cky

    Review-OEM 4mp AI Cam IPC-T5442TM-AS Starlight+

    anyone knows the model name of the domze version of this series?
  10. l4cky

    Blueiris ssd? Beginning

    Thank you for the detailled post. 1. what is the alert folder? 2. Is 12 fps too little? (do you know how much extra % storage will be used per fps added) 3. Is there a reason why would prefer continuous over motion detection? 4. for over a month, do you use 264 or 265 codec? 5. why the 10%...
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    Where to buy the metal/pvc ceiling pole?

    i see. i wonder how will the tube be conencted, an adapter?
  12. l4cky

    Where to buy the metal/pvc ceiling pole?

    you are right! I need PFB300C for ceiling. But PFB300C is too short, how do I extend it if you don't mind ? I need 2-3 feet from ceiling
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    Where to buy the metal/pvc ceiling pole?

    Hi, I have read cliff notes along with google bt can't find the results. i have IPC-HDBW5631E-ZE and would like to drop ceiling mount. I bought the PFA101, PFB302S, PFA152-E. But nowhere mentions there I can buy the actual pole and the anchor to a cement ceiling. I live in Canada, where can...
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    Blueiris ssd? Beginning

    Hi, So I plan to have 12 cams with BI. I would like to know should I install windows and BI in SSD and then connect a 10TB drive via sata as another Drive. I guess this is what most people do? I only plan to use BI for that computer. My question is how much SSD is recommended for the C...
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    Best dome IP cam POE for store

    Hey, I am looking a price range between 100-200$. I am newbie to all this, but purchased a blue iris software. Which is the best dome IP POE cam for store would you recommend? pixels? 4k? Brand and model? I heard Dahua is good, but why hkvision outsells Dahuas? Plus so many models to look...
  16. l4cky

    New firmware for IPC-HXX5231XX Released on 201711

    Once we updated the IPC-HDBW5231R-Z firmware, it become the Chinese firmware version right? Unlike the IPC-HDBW5231E-Z. Am I correct?
  17. l4cky

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    thanks! very useful!! btw: do you know the camera angle view for this turret? I cam't seem to find the information
  18. l4cky

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Hi. Can you tell me what are those 4 items for? Also how do we install them? Do they go inside the ceiling, between the cables? In what order are those 4 items to be connected? thank you
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    can anyone tell me what angle should i draw in a 2d map for this camera coverage?
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    tha thanks! yeah looking for 1080p, or is there a way to record at 1090p but stream at 720 for example? quality for 265 = 264?
  21. l4cky

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    it says 14 to 5000kbits what does that mean ? the range gap is really huge. also whats 264 vs 265, whicu one for bkue iris?
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    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    can anyone tell me how many mbits (or kbs) does 1 of these camera stream at? upload at ?
  23. l4cky

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    for indoors for a small pharmacy 1800 Square feet area, what is the difference between (knowing for this above purpose) IPC-HDBW5231E-Z vs IPC-HDBW4231F-AS vs IPC-HDBW4231E-AS (All dome).
  24. l4cky

    TechBill's surveillance build

    did u have to buy Bracket to mount this?
  25. l4cky

    Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

    Hi Andy. I am looking for a dome camera for indoors (convenient store/pharmacy). 1) DAHUA 2MP 1080P WDR Starlight IR Dome Network Camera IP67 IK10 POE IPC-HDBW5231E-Z vs DAHUA 2MP starlight Mini-Dome Network Camera No Logo IPC-HDB4231C-AS,free DHL shipping which one is good choice, quality of...
  26. l4cky

    Newbie looking for General advices

    Thanks a lot! You have been very helpful. I mean if I want to see the streams of 12 cameras from home, then the cameras local Lan will require an upload speed. I wonder if 10 mbits is plenty enough or I need 30 mbits for 12 cameras streaming distance. I thought sometimes it is also better to...
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    Newbie looking for General advices

    Thanks a lot for your answers!! 1. If I need a dedicated computers, the C drive for the os can be a very small SSD? 4.a I have this computer spare: Zotac EI751 Intel i7 5775R Iris Pro 6200 4K and 3 Display Compatible Mini PC Zotac EI751 Intel i7 5775R Is it ok? Or should I use my i7 4770k ...
  28. l4cky

    SD59xx0U-HNI Install Pics

    thanks. what is the utp and what is shield vs unshielded, and what is twisted? What are they for?
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    SD59xx0U-HNI Install Pics

    isnt cat 7 better? or cat6a?
  30. l4cky

    How do you protect your cameras from storms?

    Do you need to ground for indoors?
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