Dear Tiandrew,

If you already have PC that meets requirements as follows:

Intel processor (Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz (HT) or higher/Pentium D 2.8 Ghz or higher)

Mainbord based on Intel chipset (models from i845 and higher)

Min 512MB of RAM

85MB of free hard disk space for software

Free hard disk space for storing video archives (min. 40GB)

Microsoft WindowsXP Professional SP2 OS

I recomand system which you can check here:

You can view below installations using VDR-C client application. Client for Intel processor :

ftp://85.219.169.140/install/vdrc/VDRC_PR...NAL_INSTALL.exe

Client for AMD processor:

ftp://85.219.169.140/install/vdrc/AMDproc...LTI_INSTALL.exe

or by mobile phone Nokia 40, 60, 80, 90 series or Sony Ericsson p900 mobilephones - link:

ftp://85.219.169.140/install/vdrc/phone/

1. DEMO EUROPE GDANSK HDTV:

Server Address: dluga.vdr-s.com

Port: 9000

Login: demo

Password: demo

2.DEMO ALNETSYSTEMS USA HDTV:

Server Address: us.vdr-s.com

Port: 9000

Login: demo

Password: demo

3. GDAŃSK OLD MARKET

Server Address: 62.111.226.164

Port: 9000

Login: demo

Password: demo

4.AMSTERDAM REASTAURANT:

Server Address: 84.41.133.194

Port: 9000

Login: admin

Password: admin

5.OEYES PETROL STATION IN LEIPZIG:

Server Address: oeyes009.dyndns.org

Port: 9000

Login: oeyes

Password: oeyes

6. DEMO HDTV ASL-ADEMCO

Tankstelle - Megapixel

amb-mineraloel.dynalias.com

Port: 9000/9001

Benutzer: ASL

PW: demo

articles about this system:

www.siaonline.org/news/showPR.cfm?ID=1745

www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article259880.html

www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article259921.html

Edited September 21, 200718 yr by Nickolas

Here is a simple tip for anyone thinking of installing a home cctv system. Considered what will happen if someone steals your computer. Remember it doesn't matter how good the cameras are if you are using your home PC as the recorder as the chances are high that's going to be one of the things they take. You might not be using the home PC as a recorder but many do. Make sure your recorder will not be taken in any break in!

Edited September 24, 200718 yr by CameraGimp

Good point CameraGimp...

Also PC's used as DVR's tend to be s***!

Cheap...

But s***!

We normally hide the dvr (in the attic etc) and use a wireless I.R extender to operate it, drop a lead down to a bedroom TV & the job is done without disturbing decor.

We find this works well in most domestic installations.

after reading this, how has the O/P got full trade?

Im sure this reply is giving the o/p constructive advice,give the guy some credit he is a qualified spark so i can't see it being beyond his skill level ,after all alot of the install is A-B connections and cable routing .The set up advice he can get off here,that is if he can be bothered searching through the sarky remarks.

Sometimes diy cctv can come in handy for people on a budget,i've got cctv installed through-out my house (voltek) it cost me about

Edited September 25, 200718 yr by markovitch

I've recorded loads of events on my system that would shock the hell out of you,

Lord Lucan being "probed" by space aleins.........

Lord Lucan being "probed" by space aleins.........

How did you guess?Have you got a key to my house?

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Archives storage can be done remotely on Client side - another PC or Laptop. It is possible If PC is equiped with Server application and has permanent network connection. Client application should also have permanent network connection. Therfore even when PC at home where burglary was made will be stolen the proof of criminal activity will be recorded.

Geovision is good, but pricey, especially the higher end cards.

AVtech is budget, low end.

Dont expect any decent results without spending some good money, and either expect to spend a lot

of time learning, or money paying someone to get the best results.

I can vouch for Geovision as an end user only, I had it running on a dedicated PC running XP with static IP for 3 years 24.7 and it never let me down, the 400fps card is awesome but pricey