Hi guys, any idea if i can secure this DVR to the wall or floor to avoid getting stolen? How did you secure it? Those lock boxes cost as much system!
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First of all I'm sure you realize this thing generates heat so placing it in any kind of box would probably cause it to cook itself in short order. My solution was to mount it up high and use plumbers tape to strap it down. Here is a picture of plumbers tape here on Amazon if you don't know what I'm talking about.
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You can add an external hard drive if you have a compatible receiver which will give you DVR capabilities. I don't think you can use a DVR.
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I still havent figured out how to work it, although other brands are working this one remains a mystery maybe someone should do a yoooouuutubbbeee and help us out...You said recorded right you need a dvr
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I was JUST reading through some of the reviews and one of the folks seemed to list this exact problem - though they were using a Tivo. It seems too similar an issue to be an anomaly: sadly the reviewer determined that after unplugging the drive and starting his DVR back up again, all of the problems vanished, leading him to the conclusion that it was the drive and NOT the DVR. Your best bet is to do the same - remove the drive and see if the DVR functions normally. If so, then you know the drive is faulty. Good luck!
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I've had mine installed for a few months now and we love it. No more setting up the dish every time you move which gets old. We also added external hard drive for dvr recordings. You have a one time activation fee then no more dvr fees every month
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DVR+32Gb sd card for storage. You might want to consider other product if you want to save yourself from defective products, crappy support . Just sharing my experience on two cameras I purchased.
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Hi Scott, Well, after installing several of the cameras, I have found the picture quality lacking in general. I installed with both the cables they supplied as well as serpentine POC coaxial cable in some areas rather than what they supplied due to distances I needed to run lines, and both are not good pictures. These are being used in a church environment, and we have a lot of interference from wireless devices and networks, so possibly affecting things here. May be a component/driver strength issue or an interference issue...not sure If using for home/smaller office, it may perform better. As for our environment, I am migrating to network based POE box cameras since DVR's have just not worked that well, and we've had numerous. I have had to replace them pretty much annually...hard drive crashes, firmware problems, power/fan problems, etc. Have only had this one a few months, so no problems thus far. Long range costs are just not worth replacing DVRs so often for our purposes any more. Sorry don't have better answer for your specific question.
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I would highly recommend VideoSecu, portable DVR. A\C plug required. Records to SD card, Love it!
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My first DVR from Security Man worked great for about 3 months. Then, nothing. Would not playback, erase, nothing. I purchased anouther one due to the price, it has been working great for about 2 months. I'm selling the house now, I hope it lasts til closing.
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Don't know - I used it with a DVR and it worked great! Caught a thief the first 24 hours of use.
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There is no DVR. Link to the one I use. Do not know your price range. I use this in my PI Investigations.http://www.cheatersspyshop.com/lawmate-pv-500-lite-body-worn-pocket-dvr-w--screen.html?utm_source=lawmate-pv-500-lite-body-worn-pocket-dvr-w--screen&utm;_medium=shopping%2Bengine&utm;_campaign=googleproducts&gclid;=CjkKEQjwzv-cBRD_oY2PouKVvMIBEiQAKuGNCyaDGF6-LC0ZDBJuSpiC3VKpOOGFRK9MNDZX44R0Zhnw_wcB
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Ripped off??? I was able to send my DVR back to time warner, stop paying for rental and useage fee that only really let's you record one show if you still want to watch something, and stop paying for a program guide (really? Pay to see whats on TV?). So my trade off is over $22 in fees for something MUCH better and only $15. Not to mention I do not need to buy a not so smart or easy to use smart tv. As now I can get all the programing I need including Pandora, youtube and amazon prime which we use the most.
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This is a really good question. What is stopping someone from stealing this device? Seriously I would never buy something like this if there isn't some sort of security lock.
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It depends on what type of hard drive and the specifications needed for your model of security DVR. My best advice would be to contact the manufacturer of your security DVR. Sorry to be so vague, but there are just too many types of security DVRs and hard drives.
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what kind the dvr should i use. do i need the hard drive to recorder or internet to do the recorder. thanks.
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The vip211k does not have a DVR - but what I do like about it...is that it will allow you to connect your own external hard drive to function as a DVR. Instead of paying a monthly fee, there is a one-time charge ($40) to activate the receiver to accomidate the external hard drive. I put a 500GB on mine and it works wonderfully!
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I am not familiar with any FTA (Free to air) boxes that steal the signal. I pay for my signal and hope that the Winegard Pathway X2 would not work with a pirated signal. I have zero respect for those steal and rob.