Has any one tried with the swann PTZ camera system? my DVR does not have a PTZ connection for the RS485 but does have the USB.
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You might be able to use a USB - RS485 adaptor, depending on the software that controls the camera and what it expects to see as a RS485 port
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This unit is ONLY for USB to RS-485 connection, however, it will handle a 2 wire connection. I'm not sure what drivers a PTZ camera needs, but you should be able to find them on their website.
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I use the QT5682, but any dvr that is analog will work. It comes with a ptz remote receiver but if your dvr has it built in you will not need it.
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What did you plug the HD into? It does not plug into the PC so I'm not sure why you referenced your PC. The Zmodo DVR works independent of a PC and the HD is installed into the DVR itself.
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Mine arrived on Tuesday (11/27) and I'm having mixed results. I mainly want it as a portable DVR (I bought it with the docking station) and sometimes it works and other times I can't even see the recording tab to select it. It was great watching Monday night's Heros while I was riding the train yesterday (it was saved to my Comcast DVR on Monday and I transferred it to the 705 on Tuesday evening), and I was able to hook up a card reader to transfer photos from my camera flash cards (after updating the firmware), so I've had some success. The overall problem is poor documentation, and I'm hoping to resolve my problems by playing with it this weekend. Mine arrived on Tuesday (11/27) and I'm having mixed results. I mainly want it as a portable DVR (I bought it with the docking station) and sometimes it works and other times I can't even see the recording tab to select it. It was great watching Monday night's Heros while I was riding the train yesterday (it was saved to my Comcast DVR on Monday and I transferred it to the 705 on Tuesday evening), and I was able to hook up a card reader to transfer photos from my camera flash cards (after updating the firmware), so I've had some success. The overall problem is poor documentation, and I'm... » Read More Mine arrived on Tuesday (11/27) and I'm having mixed results. I mainly want it as a portable DVR (I bought it with the docking station) and sometimes it works and other times I can't even see the recording tab to select it. It was great watching Monday night's Heros while I was riding the train yesterday (it was saved to my Comcast DVR on Monday and I transferred it to the 705 on Tuesday evening), and I was able to hook up a card reader to transfer photos from my camera flash cards (after updating the firmware), so I've had some success. The overall problem is poor documentation, and I'm hoping to resolve my problems by playing with it this weekend. « Show Less
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It should, but even if it doesn't have the same connectors, when I changed from Defender to Swann DVR, I just cut the cable and spliced the video and power individual wires to the new DVR cable configuration and it worked fine.
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Both the DVR and the app have controls for PTZ so it seems to have that capability
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It is not a PTZ camera. You can plug the camera directly into to video jack on a TV, or if you want to record, into a DVR player used for CCTV cameras.I do not use this camera and have it sitting on a shelf. I purchased high end 3MP POE HDMI cameras instead.
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A cable with male BNC connectors is provided with the unit which is typical for security cameras. You can purchase adapters that cinvert the BNC to an RCA video connector (the yellow connector on the AV input of a flat screen, for example). If your PC has a "TV-card" or other adapter that includes an RCA video input, you could hook this up easily. If not, I am not certain how you would be able to receive the camera signal without an external converter or adapter. The remote control capabilities for the PTZ are stand alone and would work fine with any setup.
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You could use the Belkin video grabber to input the video signal from the camera only. You would need a separate controller for the pan and tilt function. There are PCI PTZ add-on cards for computers that have both a RS-485 and RS-232 controller on them, but they seem to be in the $80-90 range so you could have a night owl DVR for that if you shopped hard enough. There are also joysticks that you can buy for RS-232 to control it, but none of this is really cost effective over just getting a separate DVR that will do everything you want and allow you to see it/control it from your smartphone.
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The sony uses RS 422 connection with a adapter that should be supplied with the camera, the PTZ controller has a RS422 choice
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No, you will need to purchase a controller or use the ptz controller that comes with your dvr if applicable.
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Unfortunately, my understanding is that the USB port is only for firmware updates or for inputting content from a USB stick. It cannot be used for outboard memory, nor to export content to a computer. If only it did... This thing is truly a one-dimensional device. I, too, have a DVD recorder with a tuner with which I can record off-air programming directly to DVD, but that proved to be an enormous pain when trying to capture all the episodes of even only two series. At least with the DVR I don't have piles of disks lying around. Sorry to be the bearer of less-than-desirable tidings.
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This thing. Just plugs into your USB slot in the back or front of your DVR. It works great with my sling adapter. I tried to plug both the WIFI and the sling adapter into a USB hub plugged into the back of the DVR, but it wouldn't draw enough power evidently, so that's why I plug the WIFI adapter into the front USB plug
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Its the same as the swann camera from Costco. I think lorex rebrands dahua. I'm not 100% on that tho. If the DVR is onvif compatible it "should" work. Goto networkcameracritic.com and look for "Costco"
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I don't see a button for "DVR". I am trying out a 880 before I give it to my mom and the only way to get to "DVR" is through DEVICE then PVR and then the DVR button is on page one. I don't see a DVR button on this "one" either. Am I missing something?
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I purchased one and installed on my DVR box (SA Explore 8300HDC). The DVR recognized the drive and prompted for formatting the drive. Another reboot of the DVR and every thing works. I did not lose my previously recorded video. Thanks,--CY