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Though IP videoservers are very popular (The Axis 241Q in particular), I have been looking also into stand-alone DVR solutions.

An Axis 241Q is an interesting (though expensive) piece of equipment, but I still need a computer (or NAS) to store images on.

Does anyone have experience with a stand-alone DVR solution? Why do you prefer the Axis over the DVR (or vice versa)?

I can come up with pro and cons for either option myself, but I am also interested in learning why you went for an IP-videoserver or an DVR. It sort of helps me in deciding which way to go.
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I have these questions too.

Google on "abus eytron mjpeg" for example there is a LAN version, and it includes an internal SATA hd.
No idea if you can access media via web interface or just the software.

Eytron MJPEG 4-kanaals digitale recorder met LAN Ecoline

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beside the 241q i was thinking of something else too, you can buy a device with 4 ports for instance, where you loop the signals "through" you can also watch the streams via that device, but it will also start recording to it (if there is a hd in it) this basicly would remove the axis 241q functions but those devices dont do PTZ.

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Another source is Ebay.

Most units are unbranded, but they offer 4, 8 or even 16 inputs and some will even do up-to 400 fps (meaning realtime recording of all 16 inputs).

A LAN connection would be a nice option as it allows me to grab an image, for example, when someone rings the doorbell.

I do not have experience with either an Axis or a DVR, so I would appreciate comments of others on either solution.
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The abus eytron mjpeg has a PTZ output port too (for 1 cam I think)
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http://www.ogcs.nl/zakelijk/index.php?p ... 04net-sata

something like this has 4 inputs, and suppose to do ptz too.. and has network with video out.. i think thats what you mean no?

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That one looks even better.

Anyone has experience with s-video > BNC converters (for Sony Dxx cam)?
I have build one myself (with a capacitor and resistor), but the quality is poor.
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Searching the net I found an 8-channel DVR that records in JPEG2000 format and also has network connectivity (It is available from the USA).

It can control PTZ camera's and has external trigger inputs. A harddisk is included. It autodetects NTSC/PAL, so even a cheap Ebay camera from overseas should work.

Including shipping + Customs duties + VAT it should cost around E 650,-. Quit expensive, but considering the price of a brand new Axis 241Q it offers more value for the same money. And compared to DVR's offered here in Holland that have the same capabilities I might even call it cheap.

I know, 8 channels may be overkill, but extra inputs are always welcome when you start expanding.
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I usa a Everfocus EDSR600 with some vandal resist domes (you can connect 6 max).

http://www.avsupply.com/details/edsr600f.shtml

It's up for 4-5 years now, has 2 harddisks(120 Gb) in brackets you can easy chanche.
It's a proffesional DVR whith a very good real time recording quality and it supports all kind of PTZ controls.
Everything you want is on it, motion detection, pre recording, alarm in's and out's, various video speeds and quality's.
The only bad thing is the network functionality, when watching over internet it's like watching a string of picture's, you easily miss things between 2 pic's. But when you attach a tv/monitor on 1 of the outputs (also s-video) you get a real time high quality movie.

Plus;

Very good (real time) video quality
Very reliable (Linux based)
Good motion detection settings
Pre recording (records the buffer a few seconds before the actual motion was detected)
Various screen outputs possible (1,2(PIP),4,6 and switching)
You can connect any regular (cheap) camera
RS 232
Infrared remote
Plenty storage room (regular IDE drives, so expansion is cheap)

Min;

Noisy
Poor network search and playback (slow, has a 10mb! network card)
Strange on screen menu (it works but hard to get used to)
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I finally decided to go for a DVR solution.

An Axis 241Q is a very nice piece of equipment, but I still need additional hardware to be able to record.

The DVR has a LAN connection, so it easily integrates into my domotica system.

Ample recording-space (using JPEG2000 compression), H.264 network streaming and 8 inputs make this unit a perfect solution for the CCTV configuration that I have in mind.
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This is funny,

When i login on my DVR, the tab in explorer shows the text "EverFocus EDSR Applet" type this in at Google and see how much results you get!
Now the funny thing, the factory login name and password are both "admin" see how much people didn't chanche this!!

Have fun watching....
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have you looked at zone minder? 24iqa and ZoneMinder are my options...
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This is what I get when I follow the link to www.aopvision.com.

Reported Attack Site!
This web site at www.aopvision.com has been reported as an attack site and has been blocked based on your security preferences.

This is probably a message from a security device on the corporate network I am using.


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Probably not, I get the same on my private connection as well.
Might be because of spam? ;)
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