computer DVR for home security cameras

[Owen Martin]

I have 4 security cameras that I use at home with a multiplexor. I
wanted to setup a computer based DVR so I could monitor the cameras
remotely and record longer lengths of time. I've been looking at the
geovision 600 card. Has anyone had any experience with this card or any
other add on DVR card for security cameras?

I've heard that the software can me buggy and a general pain to use. If
you've set this up, i'd like to hear about it.

[James Himmelman]

"Owen Martin" <odiggity@gmail.com> wrote in news:1124735708.777664.253630
@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

> I have 4 security cameras that I use at home with a multiplexor. I
> wanted to setup a computer based DVR so I could monitor the cameras
> remotely and record longer lengths of time. I've been looking at the
> geovision 600 card. Has anyone had any experience with this card or any
> other add on DVR card for security cameras?
>
> I've heard that the software can me buggy and a general pain to use. If
> you've set this up, i'd like to hear about it.

I tried quite a few. In my oppinion, the Geovision products are the best
bang for the buck.

Jim H.

[RM]

"Owen Martin" <odiggity@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1124735708.777664.253630@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I have 4 security cameras that I use at home with a multiplexor. I
> wanted to setup a computer based DVR so I could monitor the cameras
> remotely and record longer lengths of time. I've been looking at the
> geovision 600 card. Has anyone had any experience with this card or any
> other add on DVR card for security cameras?
>
> I've heard that the software can me buggy and a general pain to use. If
> you've set this up, i'd like to hear about it.

I'm using a GV-600 w/ no complaints. I downloaded the last version of the
software v6.1 that doesn't use a dongle. The software can be a bit quirky
installing and there are problems using it with VIA chipset motherboards.
You'll need Direct-X 9.0 installed prior to installing the software. But
once installed, the software has been trouble free.

Robert