DVR with IP access recommendation

I recommend the Bosch DiBos Micro version 8 (link to literature below). It might not be in your budget, but that's what I'd pick. There are cheaper garage based build it yourself products ranging from GeoVision to Insight Video. Many here might recommend those brands as an alternative, but I wouldn't.

Virtually all Ethernet capable (look for the expression "IP" or "TCP/IP" in the name) DVR can do that. There are thousands of them. To narrow down the list of models you need to decide what resolution image you want and how many days of recording you need to store at any given time. There are differences among makes and models such as the type of compression used, archiving capabilities, etc. If you need an explanation of some of the terms, let me know and I'll post more info.

Thanks for the reply Robert,

The old system I am going to replace has 7 black and white cameras connected to an old monochrome multiplex switcher that has a monochrome monitor connected to it and also a time lapse VCR.

For the new system I would like to switch the cameras to color and add a few more for a total of 8-10 cameras. Currently, 4 are outdoors and 3 are indoors. There is already RG59 cable and power run to all camera locations so I would like to reuse the existing wiring.

The current monitor is at a location where nobody is sitting. I would like to be able to view a camera, or cameras, on web browsers for just a few people in the company. The cameras are mostly watching parking lots, door entrances and a warehouse so I don't see a need for pan and tilt cameras.

I think the lowest resolution of what is available now is much better than we have by playing back the old VCR. Since we mainly use the system to see what happened after an incident, having the resolution to see a license plate would be a plus.

My preference is to have a dedicated, non-PC based system system with storage for two, maybe three weeks.

Thanks, Tom

Robert L Bass wrote:

If you want to reliably see license plates it will require either a dedicated camera for that purpose, or a mega-pixel camera that will allow you to zoom in without the image becoming pixelated and useless. A properly configured Bosch system can accept mega-pixel camera inputs. Not many other DVRs, actually only a few out of the hundreds out there, can do that presently. To replace your current cameras try the Flexidome from Bosch. One cameras to use anywhere, indoors or out.

Tom wrote in news:mWWBi.95$3R5.9@trnddc05:

The prices can run the spectrum, so what is your budget?

Not quite. Virtually all ethernet-capable DVRs support remote access, but many require a separate client application on the viewer's end. Remote WEB access requires a unit with a built-in webserver, which usually (but not always) means a computer-based DVR.

Herr's an exception..the hd 316 from Panasonic..

the search option are pretty good,easy to program....

or just add some of these to what he has

I can recommond our 8 channels DVR XSJ-3108 or two 4 channels DVRs XSJ-3104 refering to our product website:

Tom wrote in news:ErfDi.6082$eD5.780@trnddc07:

Then most of the moderately priced DVR will do what you want. I cannot recommend a specific manufacturer, but most will do the same kob reasonably well.

Stay away from the bottom dollar and "budget" stuff. they will dissapoint.

Tom,

Please tell me your detailed specification for your needs, you know, so many DVR in the markets, but if just to requirements of IE browse either live view, it is not difficults technology here.

I think you will find your need soon if you can provide the detailed specification.

Hi Brittany,

The basic system I'm looking for needs to be able to...

- Record up to 9, non pan/tilt/zoom, color cameras.

- Storage capacity for about 2 weeks of video.

- Have all cameras be viewable over a local network.

- Play back previously recorded images over a local network.

- Standalone system, not PC based.

The Panasonic WJ-HD309 will do what I need but also has many features I don't need.

Tom

Brittany wrote: