About Steven Burman Expertise Any question related to CCTV, ACS, IDS, PIDS, and Systems Integration
Experience 20 years in the design and installation of security systems. 7 years experience in port and maritime security systems.
Publications Government Security News
Education/Credentials Various Factory Certifications
Past/Present Clients Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers (Port of Long Beach, Port of San Diego, Alabama State Docks), Disney Studios, McDonnell Douglas, Various Celebrities
Question Hello, I am considering DIY CCTV installation and want it wired not PC or Wireless based. I have DirecTV Satellite system and want to view the cameras (4)outdoor cameras on all my TV's. I also want to record events. How can this be accomphished with a 4-8 channel DVR?
Answer Jocelyn,
Very easily. Look up a company called Multiplex Technologies. They have a product line called "Channel Plus". This equipment will allow you to input the DVR output to an unused channel on the sat system. Then you would simply put any TV connected to the sat system on that channel. Most of the time, this would be at a TV located with the DVR, so you can manipulate the DVR at the same time. However, if you get a DVR with remote capability, then you can also install IR repeaters in every room with a TV, carry the DVR remote with you (or buy more remotes) and you would be able to view the CCTV and DVR recording at any TV.
Alternatively, you can connect the DVR output to the yellow video in jack on the back of most TVs. This connection can be made directly and does not need the Channel Plus unit. You will need to buy a "BNC" to "RCA" adaptor at Radio Shack, it's about 3 dollars. Then, use your TV remote to access the input channel on that TV. This does not meet your wish of viewing on all TV's, but would be simpler, and less expensive.
When you say "record events", I take it you mean you only want the DVR to record when there is movement in front of the camera. This is a standard feature on most DVRs. However, in an outdoor environment the motion recording can also be tripped by birds, trees and bushes moving in the wind, etc.
