Why are the survelance videos distorted?
I already had a Video Surveillance System with 5 cams in the store with coax cable all leading to my pc & monitor, today I hired a new security company to install two outside cams, whan I checked those video's it appears distorted & with verticle lines going up & down. I had my old security alarrm person take a look & he says that they used the wrong cable, they should of used coax cable like I have on the rest of my cameras instead they used this blue cable called RG59 Cabling with connectors .
Is my security guy correct in saying that there would be lesss inteference & distortion if they were to use coax instead.
Hello
The ground lines is caused by either ground loops,poor connections or they did not use the proper power supplies or wiring so the camera is not getting enough power, or they used low end Chinese products like, Q-see, lorex, USADVR, geovsion, ebay, amazon, coscto.
Always buy DVR and security equipment from a good brand name manufacturer like Pleco, Bosch, Honeywell Ascendent: http://www.ascendentgroup.com
Unfortunately many people buy very low end systems which have poor frame rate and bad image quality because they buy from Amazon, "spy stores" Lorex, Q-see, NCIX, new-egg, and other online retailers who sell cheap products for china there were never intended to be anything more then a nany cam and should never be used to provide security.
Not all DVRs are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, it’s under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.
My personal favorite DVR is Ascendent X4 series: Ascendent’s Tri-Fusion Hybrid Platform allows for the creation of a true hybrid surveillance system by utilizing the advantages of Analog, Megapixel, and IP technologies .
The X4S also uses the latest H.264/SVC codec offer video substantially better quality,. While its file size sizes is 30% smaller than MPEG-4, 60% smaller than MPEG-2, and exponentially smaller than MJPEG.
The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.
If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone.
Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means it’s not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.
DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.
If you are only going to spend 70$ on cameras then you should buy 15 dummy cameras they will be just as effective and cheaper hen swan cameras.
Also as far as night vision or IR cameras go most do not give good images in the dark. Many companies claim good night vision but there are only a handful of brands who give night vision over 30 feet out doors. normally if a cameras is rated 150 feet of IR it will give you ok images at 30 feet at night and good images at about 20 if rated for 60 feet you might get 15 indoors and will be useless outdoors.
2 Great IR outdoor cameras
http://ascendentdvr.com/ascentseries2/52… ($95)
http://ascendentdvr.com/vistaseries2/vis… ($235.00)
Some good CCTV brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent.
http://www.ascendentgroup.com (best price/ performance)
www.honeywell.com
Economical DVR's
Two good economical DVRs I would recommend are Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-400. They will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE, or a client software. The AVP-4120 uses the latest H.264 codec to improve streaming and recording time, and will allow PCs and smart phones to remotely view and control your cameras. These are the DVRs I would recommend that are good quality and affordable from companies who stand behind there products.
Again if you are going to buy no name products save money and get dummy cameras they are just as affective and you will be less disappointed.
Hope this Helps,
williammorales93@ymail.com
A look at what is currently available on eBay
Items recently purchased from this site
4CH SECURITY CAMERA CCTV DVR + 4 COLOR 1/4' SHARP CCD + 4 RG59 CABLE + CONNECTOR, IM112-HOME SECURITY CCTV CAMERA SYSTEM - CAMERA CABLES POWER SUPPLY CONNECTORS, 100X Compression Coaxial Cable Male BNC Connector Adapter CCTV Security Camera, 100 Pcs CCTV Camera Security Video Cable BNC Male Jack Connector, CCTV Camera Security Video Cable BNC Male Jack Connector 100 Pcs , NEW 100X UTP CAT5 Cable to Coaxial BNC Male Connector Balun CCTV Security Camera, 3 FOOT CCTV CABLE 6-PIN DIN TO DUAL RCA AND BNC CONNECTORS FOR SECURITY CAMERAS , 100Ft RG59 + 2DC / BNC Connector SECURITY CAMERA CCTV COAXIAL Cable WIRE, 100x RG59 Coaxial Cable Twist Spring BNC Connector Plug for CCTV Security Camera, New 100x Twist Spring Connector Plug RG59 Coaxial Cable for CCTV Security Camera, 100x Cat5 UTP Cable to Coaxial BNC Male Connector Jack Balun CCTV Security Cam, 100 x CCTV BNC Twist On RG59 Coax Cable Adapter Connector for Security Camera, Lot 2 x 150' FT Security Camera BNC Connector Power Video CCTV 2in1 DVR Cable, Security Labs - SLA32 - Camera Extension Cable - Connector Cables - 2Y68569, 50 Pcs CCTV Camera Security Video Cable BNC Male Jack Connector, CCTV Camera Security Video Cable BNC Male Jack Connector 50 Pcs , 50X CAT5 CAT6 UTP Cable to Coaxial BNC Male Connector Balun CCTV Security Camera, 50pcs Coaxial Cable BNC CCTV Connector Adpater Twist-On for CCTV Security Camera, 50X 5.5 x 2.1mm DC12V Female Power Cable Connector Plug for CCTV Security Camera, Security Labs - SLA41 - Camera Extension Cable - Connector Cables - 2Y68570, 50X Twist On Coaxial Cable BNC Connector Plug Jack for CCTV Security Camera DVR, 50pcs Twist Spring Male Coaxial Cable Fitting BNC Connector CCTV Security Camera, 200ft BNC CCTV Security Camera DVR System Outdoor Video Cable with DC Connector, 50pcs 2.1mm x 5.5mm DC Male Power Connector Plug for CCTV Security Camera Cable, Security Labs - SLA31 - Camera Extension Cable - Connector Cables - 2Y68567, 10Pcs Power Connector Splitter 1 Female to 2 Male Security Camera Pigtail Cable, 150 ft BNC CCTV Security Camera DVR System Outdoor Video Cable with DC Connector, 10 Pcs 1 Female to 2 Male Security Camera Pigtail Cable Power Connector Splitter, 20 BNC Male CCTV Connector Adapter for RG 59 / 62 Cable Security Camera Wire bc3, 30-meter)Simese CCTV Security Camera Cable Wire/DC Power Bnc Connector(98.43 Ft, NEW 20X Compression Coaxial Cable BNC Connector Adapter for CCTV Security Camera, 20pcs CCTV Compression BNC Connector for Coaxial RG59 Cable CCTV Security Camera, 10x 1m BNC Male to BNC Male Video Cable Connector for Security CCTV Camera DVR, 150' FT Security Camera BNC Connector & Power Video CCTV Cable 2 in 1 DVR Cable, Lot 2 60' FT Security Camera BNC Connector Power Video CCTV Cable 2 in 1 Siamese, 100 ft BNC CCTV Security Camera DVR System Outdoor Video Cable with DC Connector, 20-meter)Simese CCTV Security Camera Cable Wire/DC Power Bnc Connector(65.62 Ft, LOT 2 x 30 FT Security Camera BNC Connector Power Video CCTV Cable 2 in 1 DC wir, 20X Cat5 UTP Cable to Coaxial BNC Male Connector Adapter to CCTV Security Camera, 20 BNC Male to RCA Female Connector for CCTV Security Camera Cable Wire Cord bf2, 75 ft BNC CCTV Security Camera DVR System Outdoor Video Cable with DC Connector, 5Pcs Power Connector Splitter 1 Female to 2 Male Security Camera Pigtail Cable, 60' FT Security Camera BNC Connector & Power Video CCTV Cable 2 in 1 DC Siamese, 20X Twist On Male Coaxial Cable BNC Connector Plug Jack for CCTV Security Camera, 20pcs Coaxial BNC RG59 Cable Twist On Connector Adapter for CCTV Security Camera, NEW 10X Compression Coaxial Cable BNC Connector Adapter for CCTV Security Camera, 50 ft BNC CCTV Security Camera DVR System Outdoor Video Cable with DC Connector, 5Pcs 1 Female to 2 Male Security Camera Pigtail Cable Power Connector Splitter, Lot of 8 Pigtail Connectors Cable for Security CCTV Camera 2.1mm, 30 FT Security Camera BNC Connector & Power Video CCTV Cable 2 in 1 Surveillance, 10 x CCTV BNC Female to RCA Male Cable Connector for Security Camera System, 10 x CCTV BNC Twist On RG59 Coax Cable Adapter Connector for Security Camera, 25 ft BNC CCTV Security Camera DVR System Outdoor Video Cable with DC Connector, NEW 10X Twist Spring Fitting Coaxial Cable BNC Connector to CCTV Security Camera, New 10x Twist Spring Connector Plug RG59 Coaxial Cable for CCTV Security Camera, 10x Cat5 UTP Cable to Coaxial BNC Male Connector Jack Balun CCTV Security Camera, 10pcs Coaxial BNC RG59 Cable Twist On Connector Adapter for CCTV Security Camera, SECURITY CAMERA EXTENTION CABLE(VIDEO/AUDIO/12V POWER +MODULAR CONNECTOR)USED, 2pcs x 10m/ 30ft CCTV Security Camera BNC Video Connector DC Power Cable, 10 ft BNC CCTV Security Camera DVR System Outdoor Video Cable with DC Connector, CCTV Security Camera BNC Male Extension Cable w Wire Connector 2 Pcs , Power Connector Splitter 1 Male to 2 Female Security Camera Pigtail Cable DC , 2Pack)BNC F-Connector Adapter Screw-On Converter Security Camera CCTV Cable Plug, DC 1 Male to 2 Female Security Camera Pigtail Cable Power Connector Splitter, 10m/ 30ft CCTV Security Camera DVR BNC Video Connector DC Power Extension Cable, 1 Male to 2 Female Security Camera Pigtail Cable Power Connector Splitter DC , 1 Female to 2 Male Security Camera Pigtail Cable Power Connector Splitter DC , 2-Pack)CCTV Security Camera(10-Inch)Female Power Cable Pigtail DC Connector-Wire, 2-Pack)CCTV Security Camera(10-Inch)Male Power Cable Pigtail DC Connector-Wire, Security CCTV Camera BNC Video DC Power Connector Cable, Power Connector Splitter DC 1 Female to 2 Male Security Camera Pigtail Cable,