How to set up home cctv system? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

jemshkoj · 2012-05-22, 10:11 AM

hi I would like to know how to set up a home cctv system. I have a micromark multi camera controller system. Modem number MM23190
Now, I have 2 cameras plugged in and I have a small tv, where I can watch the video coverage of what my cameras retrieve, however, what I would like to do, is to be able to record, nd playback anything that my cameras retrieve, for evidence purposes.

jayjay77 · 2012-06-09, 03:52 PM

Hi jemshkoj
I am not sure if you can use the micromark dvd recorder starter with the multiview, I have the mm23190 but have lost my manual and cant find it anywhere online, if you send me a copy of the manual if you have it, I will try to see if it works as I have the dvd starter and 2 cameras also, let me know and we can try to solve together
Jayjay77

Alex Wright · 2012-06-16, 06:48 AM

In order to record the the CCTV camera footage you will have to replace the television with a computer so that you can record any section from the footage which you feel like.

Danno100 · 2012-06-16, 09:11 AM

A DVR capture card (about $150) for a computer should work. Some include software for recording based on motion. You can also use Blue Iris ($50) which can handle many different camera's. I use Blue Iris with IP camera's and it works well. Caught a thief with it.

ScaryBob · 2012-06-16, 09:28 AM

I agree with Danno100. Video capture cards (or USB versions) can be purchased for as little as $10 on eBay. The video can then be recorded on a computer. Some software is motion sensitive so it will record only when activity is present. That save disk space and makes scanning for unwanted activity easier. An existing computer could be used but it would need to be left on 24/7.

Zrock · 2012-06-16, 10:49 AM

Also with a computer you may want to look into a dedicated computer and disable all the power saving features. I ran into issues where the when the computer went to sleep the network cam's would not wake it back up on motion detect depending on the software. Had another pc of software and it would not allow the computer to go asleep

ScaryBob · 2012-06-16, 10:53 AM

A dedicated Intel Atom, or similar, PC would be ideal but it also depends on what the OP can afford to spend. A low power, dedicated PC might be cheaper in the long run than leaving a high power gaming PC on 24/7.

2012-05-22, 10:11 AM	#1
jemshkoj Rookie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1	How to set up home cctv system? hi I would like to know how to set up a home cctv system. I have a micromark multi camera controller system. Modem number MM23190 Now, I have 2 cameras plugged in and I have a small tv, where I can watch the video coverage of what my cameras retrieve, however, what I would like to do, is to be able to record, nd playback anything that my cameras retrieve, for evidence purposes.

2012-06-16, 09:28 AM	#5
ScaryBob Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Dandelion City Posts: 7,133	I agree with Danno100. Video capture cards (or USB versions) can be purchased for as little as $10 on eBay. The video can then be recorded on a computer. Some software is motion sensitive so it will record only when activity is present. That save disk space and makes scanning for unwanted activity easier. An existing computer could be used but it would need to be left on 24/7. __________________ At 20 I had a good mind. At 40 I had money. At 60 I've lost my mind and my money. Oh, to be 20 again. --Scary

2012-06-16, 10:53 AM	#7
ScaryBob Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Dandelion City Posts: 7,133	A dedicated Intel Atom, or similar, PC would be ideal but it also depends on what the OP can afford to spend. A low power, dedicated PC might be cheaper in the long run than leaving a high power gaming PC on 24/7. __________________ At 20 I had a good mind. At 40 I had money. At 60 I've lost my mind and my money. Oh, to be 20 again. --Scary

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2012-06-09, 03:52 PM	#2
jayjay77 Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 1	Hi jemshkoj I am not sure if you can use the micromark dvd recorder starter with the multiview, I have the mm23190 but have lost my manual and cant find it anywhere online, if you send me a copy of the manual if you have it, I will try to see if it works as I have the dvd starter and 2 cameras also, let me know and we can try to solve together Jayjay77

2012-06-16, 06:48 AM	#3
Alex Wright Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States Posts: 2	In order to record the the CCTV camera footage you will have to replace the television with a computer so that you can record any section from the footage which you feel like.

2012-06-16, 09:11 AM	#4
Danno100 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside of Toronto Posts: 292	A DVR capture card (about $150) for a computer should work. Some include software for recording based on motion. You can also use Blue Iris ($50) which can handle many different camera's. I use Blue Iris with IP camera's and it works well. Caught a thief with it.

2012-06-16, 10:49 AM	#6
Zrock Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 92	Also with a computer you may want to look into a dedicated computer and disable all the power saving features. I ran into issues where the when the computer went to sleep the network cam's would not wake it back up on motion detect depending on the software. Had another pc of software and it would not allow the computer to go asleep