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💬General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Dundee on January 06, 2008, 05:01:21 AM

Title: Set Up
Post by: Dundee on January 06, 2008, 05:01:21 AM

Hi
This is my first post, I'm Just trying to get it all set up. Below is my purchases to date.


Home Automation & Security
System Components

SW31A
Active Home Pro Software

 CM15A
Active Home Pro Interface

SW32A
Smart Macros Software

SW34A
My House Online Software

On Alert Software
 
I Watch Out {I witness} Software
 
LM465
Lamp Module

AM486
Appliance Module

LM15A
Rocket Socket

MS16A
Active Eye Motion Sensor

SH624
Security Remote Control

SS13A
3 Unit dim RF Style Switch

KR10A
Security Keyfob Remote

KR19A
Slim Fire 2 Unit Remote

DS10A
Door/Window Sensor

PS561  {DS7000}
Voice Dialer Security Console

PH508
Large Power Horn

VR42A
Audio/Video Receiver

VA11A
USB Video Adapter

CM19A
RF PC Transceiver Interface

XPPF
Noise Filter

Phase Coupler

Vanguard Software
 
MS14A
Eagle Eye Motion Detector

I have the Door/Window sensors, Lamp modules set up and working, I'm trying to get the hardware and sofware all set up before I buy cameras, my next step was to work on the VA11A but I don't know where to hook up the yellow RCA plug, my laptop {my control center } will not be neer a camera, or Tv. Any Help to get me going will be great.

Thanks Guys

Dundee

Title: Re: Set Up
Post by: Tuicemen on January 06, 2008, 09:25:03 AM

Dundee:  
Welcome aboard! ;) :D ;D
First off let me say if you have installed Vanguard you can't use it when AHP is running and if you have all of AHP plug-ins installed you won't need it! ;)
Now to answer your question!
The Yellow RCA plug on the VA11A plugs into a RF video receiver VR36A (no sound) or VR42A(sound and video)
 to any video source (wired Cam)you want displayed on the PC!
since you don't plan on having your Laptop near your TV there are to options you can do!

• 1: Run a Y splitter from the VR42A one end into the TV and run and extention from the other to the room you plan to run your control center from
• 2: Purchase a VR36A and place it in your control centers location(keep the VR42A at the TV)

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Note: The VA11A wil not handle sound from the cams so if you want that on your Control center you'll need the VR42A there and run a wire from the sound output into your soundcards input!

Happy Automating
Cheers!

Title: Re: Set Up
Post by: Dundee on January 06, 2008, 11:56:20 AM

Hi Tuicemen
Thanks for the response. First, Vanguard came with one of the deals so it's like an extra.
I plan to use wireless cameras possibly FloodCams what do you you think of them ?
I Already have the VR42A, I can use that at the PC {no sound} for testing purposes and later buy the VR36A.
Thank you again for the answer, I will try that and continue on with my set Up.

Dundee

Title: Re: Set Up
Post by: Tuicemen on January 06, 2008, 12:37:03 PM

A lot of users have problems with the flood cams!
I don't use one so I can't comment on them!
If you do an Advanced Search  (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?action=search;advanced) on "Flood Cams" you'll find problems associated with them and possibly work arounds!
I use pan & tilts (Ninjas) to which I've mounted different cams even non X10 ones! I even have cheep night vision cams now available at Home Depo or Walmart!
I'd recommend you get at least one "Ninja" as it will expand your cams viewing area! ;)
If you want the best possible picture go with wired cams wireless cams can be tricky to set up as other wireles devices may interfere with them!
That's not to say I don't run some wireless, but others have issues with them!  :(