General Home Automation HI Im New and have a question

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HI Im New and have a question RTCummings 04-25-06
Posted by on April 25, 2006, 3:00 pm
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I want to setup a home dvr with 4 color cameras for outdoor use for
security on my property.
There are so many options out there I dont know where to start. I am
computer savy and have been working in the IT business for 15 years.
Can anyone reccomend a tested solution for the home, looking to spend
between 400-800.
I dont need a PC, have many.
Thanks everyone.


Posted by BruceR on April 25, 2006, 4:03 pm
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Take a look on ebay. I bought an Axis unit there and there are others
(brand new) as well. For under $400 you can get a 4 channel DVR with
inputs, motion detection and a good size hard drive as well as internet
access. The rest of your budget will get you the cameras. I prefer this
solution to using a PC as it's stand alone and rock solid reliable.


> I want to setup a home dvr with 4 color cameras for outdoor use for
> security on my property.
> There are so many options out there I dont know where to start. I am
> computer savy and have been working in the IT business for 15 years.
> Can anyone reccomend a tested solution for the home, looking to spend
> between 400-800.
> I dont need a PC, have many.
> Thanks everyone.



Posted by on April 25, 2006, 5:05 pm
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How are the camers powered? can they be powered fro the usb port ?
Separate 110V, battery ?


Posted by BruceR on April 25, 2006, 5:20 pm
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That varies by camera. Most use a "wall wart" 12 volt regulated power
supply. You can get a larger power supply and distribute power from a
central location using a combo cable or power them locally.


> How are the camers powered? can they be powered fro the usb port ?
> Separate 110V, battery ?



Posted by on April 25, 2006, 9:38 pm
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So there is no way to power them via the usb port they are connected to
?


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