How to extract video evidence from your NVR for the police
If you have a recorded incident on your Hikvision NVR, preparing it for the police is an important step. Police from different areas may have different needs to meet, and it is best to talk to them...
View ArticleCCTV Data Protection
CCTV in the UK is regulated by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) The Data Protection Act (DPA) does not apply to domestic (home) CCTV systems. A few links: CCTV Small User Checklist for...
View ArticleIP Cameras for my home?
This has to be the commonest question and set of needs. I want to monitor the front/back of my home and/or keep an eye on my car(s) overnight. I'd like to be able to check my CCTV from my office or...
View ArticleHikvision's H.264+ Video Encoding
Hikvision's H.264+ Video Encoding Storage and bandwidth are two of the biggest factors to consider when purchasing and building an IP camera system, and they're closely linked. A higher bandwidth...
View Article[NEW] Hikvision -I Series NVRs
The New Hikvision -I Series of NVRs Hikvision have recently released their new -I series of NVRs into the UK market, and we're currently receiving stock and testing the new kit ourselves. With 4K...
View ArticleSDK for IR Mini Bullet
I have bought this module - DS-2CD2012-I I want to develop my own application and not use the free iVMS-4500 app. Where do I find the neccassary documentation? PS: If this question have been answered...
View ArticleDS-7604NI web interface - Where does it save video or images too?
Hi all, I wondered if you could help me. I've just had my house broken into for car keys and the police are asking to see the footage. Where does the online web viewer download the footage too? Any...
View Article[Tutorial] Installing, and using an external microphone.
Installing and using an external microphone In this tutorial, i'll be going over the most common steps on setting up an external microphone on an Hikvision camera with an audio terminal block. You...
View ArticleHikvision iVMS 4200 for Mac OS X
Kieran submitted a new resource: Hikvision iVMS 4200 for Mac OS X - Hikvision's iVMS 4200 VMS Software for Mac OS X Latest version of Hikvision's free iVMS 4200 video management software for Mac OS X....
View ArticleHikVision NVR - Modify or Change existing password
Hi I wanted to ask from you guys if you were able to try and change the password from a HikVision NVR? What I mean is that the NVR is up and running with 4 IPcameras connected to it. I am afraid that...
View ArticleHow to Activate and View a Hikvision Camera on a Mac
How to Activate and View a Hikvision Camera on a Mac Typically, support for surveillance cameras on a Mac is quite limited. Many manufacturers limit their camera's plugins to only work with Internet...
View ArticleGood camera to use for a website?
Hi I would like some advice on which camera would suit my application. I know nothing about IP cameras. I am looking for a cheap fixed point camera that will be streaming on a website. I would like it...
View ArticleHikvision Camera in Delphi
hi, i recently obtained a hikvision camera and i am trying to figure out how to use it in delphi. how exactly can i make a program in delphi to see what the camera is seeing and take snapshots. i have...
View ArticleIssues with DS-2CD2042WD-I
Hi All I've recently purchased the DS-2CD2042WD-I and paired this with a a DS-7608NI-I2. I've noticed that at night that occasionally the image for both cameras will go black and slowly re-appear. This...
View Article5G file size
I'm tweaking the configuration of my new 4mp Hikvision camera. The camera reports that the recorde file size is 5G. Can anyone tell me what 5g refers to ?
View ArticleIVMS 4200 PER WINDOWS 10
Ciao, ho Comprato un nuovo PC con Windows 10, riesco a far funzionare IVMS4200.Si 'installa ma non si apre.Potreste aiutarmi.Grazie.
View Article[Tutorial] Setting up Motion Detection & Email Notifications.
In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of setting up Motion Detection along side Email notifications. These two settings used in combination work particularly well if you need a quick...
View ArticleAll in one pc to view cctv...
We have our cctv set up fine and are viewing it through its own pc monitor but would like to view it through our all in one levono (Ideacentre AIO 700) pc so we don't have 2 monitors on the desk! I was...
View ArticleAverage system size
Anyone help with some general information please? What would you say the average system size is for SME's? Average number of cameras, average storage requirement per camera and rough installed cost per...
View ArticleDS-7108-SN/P : issue when viewing thru ivms-4500 on the android phone
Hi all, Seek you all help and advice. I have a unit of DS-7108-SN/P, connected to 4 unit camera, 2 unit are ip camera, direct connect to NVR using network cable ( Cam 1 and 2 ), another 2 unit are...
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