What cable will I need to connect this directly to my pc and will it save to my desktop hard drive or do I need to install a hard drive into the DVR?
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The VGA port on this device should be for a computer monitor itself; to connect to a computer you'll need a video input card on your computer and a BNC to Component cable. Please note that it will only display the video feed from the DVR to your computer and will not allow remote administration of the device.
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Hello L. Mccormick, you could try BNC TO BNC cable or VGA TO VGA cable to connect, it could save to your desktop hard drive when collected PC. Thank you!
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Just recieved the DVR and I only have two cams at this time connected. After setting them up and recording (it shows a red "R" on the monitor screen) I go back to search for the recorded files. I get "No recorded file !" I went to HDD and it shows the harddrive "online" but it will not record the files to the HD. What am I doing wrong?
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Just monitor. And monitor must be connected to dvr with rca or vga or hdmi connector
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I don't have a DirectTV DVR so I don't know. However, the camera has a BNC connector that is convertible to a RCA connector. A power supply that comes with the camera.
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Don't know the specifics of your DVR but something is not clear with your concept.Both IDE and SATA are *internal* interfaces, so it's difficult to see how you can end up with an external hard disk via IDE to SATA adapter.Or you might be thinking of putting your IDE hard drive *inside* your DVR and connect using IDE to SATA adapter. That might just worked.On the other hand, if your DVR accepts external hard drives, you'll need IDE to USB adapter. This will work but probably not worth it. You are better off just getting a new external drive .
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It comes with all of the cables you need, but no recording device. It uses a 5V power cord and A/V cables. You will need a DVR device to record but you can plug it into a television to view the video feed. You won't be able to plug it directly into a computer monitor since they typically don't have A/V inputs. This device does not have night vision. And it is not high def. Resolution is comparable to 480p. DVRs can be found for as little as $30. This would be a good device to use as a backup cam for a car, although it would need to be weather proofed. The device gets warm when its plugged in, but its not a problem. There is no on off switch, plug it in and its on.
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You need a dvr to hook up to pc or composite input on your pc. This is an analog camera.
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Hi, you will need to have a pc which is compatible with the dvr capture card to make it work. Irene
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Please purchase the following items:DVR recorder:http://www.amazon.com/GW-Security-Professional-Channel-Realtime/dp/B00GMUO0KS/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1394839122&sr;=1-5&keywords;=gw9704h100feet cable:GW Security Inc GW100CAW 100 Feet Pre-made BNC Video and Power Cable for CCTV Security Camera System (White)
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Use Cat5 Patch cable or similar wire just cut off the connectors and use two wires out of the 5 or 6 to connect the plus and minus connections between the dvr and the camera.
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Use a RCA cable to connect the white plug of the microphone to the audio in plug on your DVR.
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DVR is connected to a drive or RCA input, BNC output has original, but bring an adapter RCA
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I am not sure what is your question. I will explain my hook up. I have a cable (not a cable box in sight) that goes right into the DVR. From the DVR another wire goes into the TV. On my Samsung TV, I can switch Source to the DVR, and change channels on cable through the DVR, or I can switch Source to the Samsung TV, and watch cable directly there. I am guessing this answers your question as yes, you can plug the cable directly into the DVR. And because I do not even have a cable box in my house, I can record without a cable box and so you should be able to do so as well.
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For a hard drive, any SATA drive should work without issue, I'd recommend a 2TB Western Digital PURPLE drive as they're specifically made for DVR systems, such as this.
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You can connect your mac or any other computer directly to the dvr via the rj45 port (network cable port) on the dvr and the network port on your computer. However it is better if you use the network cable to connect the dvr to your wireless router. That will allow you to use any computer on your network to access the dvr and if you setup your router to allow a through connection from the Internet to the dvr and setup the dynamic dns on the dvr you will be able to access your dvr and live camera feeds from anywhere in the world with your computer/cellphone or tablet. I just got back from vacation in China and was able to check on my house any time I wanted. It worked great! You can connect your mac or any other computer directly to the dvr via the rj45 port (network cable port) on the dvr and the network port on your computer. However it is better if you use the network cable to connect the dvr to your wireless router. That will allow you to use any computer on your network to access the dvr and if you setup your router to allow a through connection from the Internet to the dvr and setup the dynamic dns on the dvr you will be able to access your dvr and live camera feeds from anywhere in the world with your computer/cellphone or tablet. I just got back from... » Read More You can connect your mac or any other computer directly to the dvr via the rj45 port (network cable port) on the dvr and the network port on your computer. However it is better if you use the network cable to connect the dvr to your wireless router. That will allow you to use any computer on your network to access the dvr and if you setup your router to allow a through connection from the Internet to the dvr and setup the dynamic dns on the dvr you will be able to access your dvr and live camera feeds from anywhere in the world with your computer/cellphone or tablet. I just got back from vacation in China and was able to check on my house any time I wanted. It worked great! « Show Less
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You are correct the DVR does not come with a hard drive, the hard drive is your typical SATA style hard drive, this is why it only costs a hundred bucks, so you have to install the hardrive and after it is installed, there is an option for formatting it, which you will have to do. Its simple to do, but you void your warranty after opening the box, so that is the kicker.
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This didn't answer his question. He asked HOW to setup the system to record to DVR or hard drive. I'm curious also.