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unclecigar

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What about a single camera set up?
« on: May 28, 2007, 10:49:45 PM »

I was about to buy the 4 cam deal, then I found this forum. Everything I have been reading on the main site is how easy the set up is (in about 10 minutes).
But what I am finding out here is the headache after the setup is never ending.
I really want something to watch my truck in the driveway. Last year my other truck was stolen right out of the driveway. So now every time I hear a peep out front, I have to get up and go downstairs to look out the front window. I have a really bitchen off road truck.
So what I have been reading that a multi cam system is not the way to go. How about a single cam?
Which one would any of you recommend? If any.
Thanks,
unclecigar
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Re: What about a single camera set up?
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2007, 11:20:55 PM »

From my experience, if you only need one camera and you can hard wire it you'll be a lot more happier.
The 2.4GHz wireless cams can have range and interference problems from everything the microwave to your router.
Note: I believe I read here once upon a time some suggested settings to reduce interference.
My cameras are in opposite directions from the directional receiving antenna. I have to compromise the receiving antenna by laying flat to get both cameras but I still have some interference from the wireless router that's 3 feet away. Glad I got my cameras more for fun than security.
« Last Edit: May 28, 2007, 11:23:03 PM by steven r »
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Re: What about a single camera set up?
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2007, 11:52:14 PM »


I was about to buy the 4 cam deal, then I found this forum. Everything I have been reading on the main site is how easy the set up is (in about 10 minutes).

But what I am finding out here is the headache after the setup is never ending.

Last point first - NO! The setup is NOT "never ending".

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Re: What about a single camera set up?
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2007, 07:43:40 PM »


I really want something to watch my truck in the driveway. Last year my other truck was stolen right out of the driveway. So now every time I hear a peep out front, I have to get up and go downstairs to look out the front window.

How about a single cam?

Which one would any of you recommend? If any.


Nothing I enjoy more than recommending to people as to how to spend their money.

Stick a cam in the same window you've been looking out! If you have a place for a TV/VCR close to it (or another window with a good view) even better.

Hardwired motion sensors with X10 floodlights would be nice (but they won't signal the VCR Commander by themselves). Having a motion sensor turn on lights inside and outside as well as signal a chime in the bedroom is a nice feature.
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