We recommend ASee for mobile viewing with this DVR. We've tested connection with this app with a 100% success rate.

If you prefer IP Cam Viewer Lite for the Android, Zmodo technical support will be happy to assist you over the phone!

Regards,
Amanda

bammysammy wrote:I could never get IP Cam Viewer to work consistently with this model. What are your settings or suggestions?
I am using Naway instead.

jeremy111 wrote:So I have to buy the hard drive which is about $140 for a 500GB, and this , too much work... I have to say

Wait, you visit Woot to find deals, but you pay $140 for a friggin 500GB HD? What's wrong with you?

DJGosch wrote:Really? I've tried that one and can't get it to work. Which Port are you using? Mobile or the Client? Is there really a media port I skipped over?

The one I've had luck with is "Zmodo DVR-8104UV Mobile Port", obviously with the mobile port. What I've noticed from this one is you can't actually get live streaming video, it will more or less just take snapshots at 2 or 3 second intervals. I prefer to get it to stream like it does when viewing through computer.

Just a heads up to potential buyers. You're going to need an understanding of port forwarding to pull this off for outside of your network access. But there are plenty of resources, including the Zmodo site itself that will assist you with this. Another note, you might as well start researching DDNS as well because I bet money your going to need it. I use No-IP, you can run the client as a system task and it will always run on start up. (will only need to run probably once a day or so, but might as well just put it on a computer that can run full time)

My settings:
Name:xxx
Make: Zmodo
Model: Zmodo H9106 w/Media Port
Host IP:xxx
the default media port is 9000.
Port 9000, channel 1
user: xxx, Pswd: xxx

Not sure about Mobile or Client settings, I don't see those choices.

I am using HTC Evo Design 4G, Android, with IP Cam Viewer Basic (free edition)
user-agent in settings is IE6 (default)

jeremy111 wrote:So I have to buy the hard drive which is about $140 for a 500GB, and this , too much work... I have to say

I bought a 1.5TB hard drive, the same day I bought the DVR system, from Newegg for about $65, not incl. shipping. Not sure where you saw $140 for 500GB.

I would like that woot ships to Brazil! :/

This does look rather entertaining for just a hundred clams.

Is there any way to get this to *seamlessly* (e.g. no hacks) upload, in real time, to cloud storage?

Just curious.

vtwinsports wrote:My settings:
Name:xxx
Make: Zmodo
Model: Zmodo H9106 w/Media Port
Host IP:xxx
the default media port is 9000.
Port 9000, channel 1
user: xxx, Pswd: xxx

Not sure about Mobile or Client settings, I don't see those choices.

I am using HTC Evo Design 4G, Android, with IP Cam Viewer Basic (free edition)
user-agent in settings is IE6 (default)

I am not speaking of the Mobile or Client settings on the app, those will be auto set depending on which version you say you have ie: Zmodo H9106 w/Media Port

What I am talking about is the settings under the actual DVR itself, where you decide which port numbers you are going to use. ex: http-port: 16800, Mobile Port: 18900, Sever Port: 7777.

When accessing from a local computer, you must type the ipaddress plus port number of the server. ex: //192.168.1.80:7777

When I access from a computer outside of the network, I must use the actual IP, or dns with the http port. ex: //trgoats.chickenkiller.com:16800

For my selection on the ipviewer cam.
ex: //trgoats.chickenkiller.com:18900

What I was asking was is which one of these ports were you using for your mobile connection. I can only connect to my cams by using my 'model' with the mobile port. You are using a different 'model' with the media port. Is there a setting I skipped over inside the actual dvr that allows you to set this 'media port'. Perhaps this Zmodo rep could enlighten us with his/her knowledge.

My phone

Droid Bionic

This ipviewercam app does NOT work on Xoom. Atleast, I haven't figured out how to get it to work :D

Are the cameras plastic? I live near the ocean and anything metal corrodes in no time

jeremy111 wrote:So I have to buy the hard drive which is about $140 for a 500GB, and this , too much work... I have to say

Newegg today:
part #N82E16822136471
$119.00
Western Digital Elements 2TB Desktop External Hard Drive


My mistake: this should be an internal hard drive.
Part: N82E16822136497
$79.99
Hitachi 500GB SATA internal hard drive

Western Digital 1 TB
$109.99
N82E16822136490

gixxersixxer wrote:The DVR doesn't have wifi.

With a 4 camera system you can connect the DVR to a second router acting as a repeater bridge by using DD-WRT. Doing that will almost be like the DVR has wifi since the repeater bridge can be right next to the DVR. As a bonus, you can extend your wifi footprint around the house.

As long as you don't go the route of subnetting, this is farely simple. I do it as well through three routers to a distance of about 100 yards away from the modem itself.

Winnie checked with tech support (me) and we've uploaded the electronic files to our website. This is our first time selling this particular DVR, so the files were not previously available.

Go to zmodo.com/downloader/

Type "9124" into the SKU search field and click "Submit"

From here, it will provide three zip files including the mobile installation manual, online netviewer software, and DVR CMS Software Manual.

Regards,
Amanda

teacupsunderfire wrote:Support has been tough, I can't even get the manual from there website for this.

Steven: I am looking for the manual on the website for DVR-H9124V
I can't seem to find it, can you provide me a link?

You are now speaking with Winnie Zhu of Zmodo Tech Support.

Winnie Zhu: hello steve

Steven: Hi

Winnie Zhu: let me check for you

Steven: thanks

Winnie Zhu: sorry cuold you please check your model number again

Steven: PKD-DK40107

Steven: http://www.zmodo.com/outdoor-surveillance-camera-pkd-dk4216-1349.html

Steven: But I can't find the manual

Winnie Zhu: ok a minute

Winnie Zhu: 40207 right

Steven: http://www.zmodo.com/outdoor-surveillance-camera-pkd-dk4216-1349.html

Steven: This is what I bought from you

Winnie Zhu: ok

Steven: I don't know what the other number is.

Steven: ?

Winnie Zhu: sorry steven i need your email addres

Steven: steven@******.***

Winnie Zhu: i can not find out the manual on the website now

Steven: me neither thats the issue

Winnie Zhu: ok i will ask our tech support and sent you ASAP

Steven: thank you.

I bought this with the intention of harvesting these very cheap cameras for other projects.

I was disappointed to find that the cameras use CMOS sensors that produce an analog signal. There seems to be no digital output from the cameras as I'd hoped.

I was sad.

Note to electronics hobbyists: These cameras are of limited utility unless you're actually looking for an NTSC video signal.

oio wrote:Wait, you visit Woot to find deals, but you pay $140 for a friggin 500GB HD? What's wrong with you?

Why don't you tell me where to find the "good deal" of HDD? I think newegg has the best price usually

I have a lorex system thats connected to PC, was thinking of getting this to free up PC. Lorex cameras are great, anyone know if Lorex cameras will work, also if I get adapters for the coax and power can I take two 60ft cables and make them 120ft?

vtwinsports wrote:I bought a 1.5TB hard drive, the same day I bought the DVR system, from Newegg for about $65, not incl. shipping. Not sure where you saw $140 for 500GB.

Zmodo tech support suggested : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136497

this is what they use for DVR

Skip my questions about the ipcamviewer app. I read zmodo's recommendation here with the 'Asee' app. Wayyyyy better. You can't view all four at once, but the streaming actually works so I'll take the time to switch cams.

Does anyone have a link to video from one of the cameras?

DJGosch wrote:I am not speaking of the Mobile or Client settings on the app, those will be auto set depending on which version you say you have ie: Zmodo H9106 w/Media Port

What I am talking about is the settings under the actual DVR itself, where you decide which port numbers you are going to use. ex: http-port: 16800, Mobile Port: 18900, Sever Port: 7777.

When accessing from a local computer, you must type the ipaddress plus port number of the server. ex: //192.168.1.80:7777

When I access from a computer outside of the network, I must use the actual IP, or dns with the http port. ex: //trgoats.chickenkiller.com:16800

For my selection on the ipviewer cam.
ex: //trgoats.chickenkiller.com:18900

What I was asking was is which one of these ports were you using for your mobile connection. I can only connect to my cams by using my 'model' with the mobile port. You are using a different 'model' with the media port. Is there a setting I skipped over inside the actual dvr that allows you to set this 'media port'. Perhaps this Zmodo rep could enlighten us with his/her knowledge.

My phone

Droid Bionic

This ipviewercam app does NOT work on Xoom. Atleast, I haven't figured out how to get it to work :D

Ok, now I understand.

I actually have a 4 camera version, DVR04B, which I am fairly certain is close but not the same model they are selling today. Nor does it match the model in my phone app.

My DVR is set:
Device, Mobile, Service Port: 18004
Network, Basic, Media Port: 9000 (the port I set on my phone app)

Not sure how the media port @ 9000 allows my phone to work, since the mobile service port is set for 18004.

Hope this helps.

Are these available in white ?

jturnage wrote:This system would be fine to watch someone walk off with your TV. Without the perpetrator standing to pose for a tight face shot, most law enforcement agencies will not be really interested in your recordings.

You can document something happened, but probably not get anyone arrested. You need much higher resolution.

Actually even if they do get a tight closeup hi-res of the face unless that person is recognized by the officer taking your report your video most likely will be useless. Most if not all LE agencies do not have any formal facial recognition software that is reliable.

palehorse wrote:Are there any affordable wireless camera versions of this setup? There's simply no way I'm going to run video cables throughout my house...

I use the Defender Digital Wireless DVR Security System with 7 Inch LCD Monitor, SD Card Recording and 2 Long Range Night Vision Cameras. Even though it costs 3 times as much, doesn't have the same recording capacity and only supports 2 cameras it's much better suited for my needs. Basically all I wanted was something that would allow me to see, hear, and talk to who's at the door(s)that had it's own discrete monitor. I didn't want to run wires all over the house or have to plug it into my tv set. In addition to the video cables you'll also have to supply power to cameras (wired or wireless).

I was so tempted to get this, but then I hunted down the $139 original (http://www.zmododirect.com/zmodo-4-ch-cctv-security-ir-camera-dvr-system-no-hard-drive) and their site doesn't even lis he specs listed here. Most worrysome to me is the low resolution. I have a crappy CIF-resolution recorder now. That's 1/4 of standard definition.

The specs say it'll record 120fps at CIF. So that's 30fps of 4 cameras at 1/4 of standard definition. Now, it also says that it _can_ record full "D1" which is standard definition resolution (which looks like poo compared to 720p or 1080p HD resolution..) but it doesn't say what the frame rate is of the D1 recording. I might GUESS that it's 1/4 the frame rate if I'm recording a full frame, which means about 7 frames per second for each camera at full SD resolution, which is pretty choppy.

But the specs don't even say that it CAN do full frame resolution from 4 cameras at the same time. So I'm holding off till I find one that's proud to tout what it can do.

vtwinsports wrote:Newegg today:
part #N82E16822136471
$119.00
Western Digital Elements 2TB Desktop External Hard Drive


My mistake: this should be an internal hard drive.
Part: N82E16822136497
$79.99
Hitachi 500GB SATA internal hard drive

Western Digital 1 TB
$109.99
N82E16822136490

External drives are just INTERNAL drives in an enclosure.

Buss' 'dat sucka' open and take out cho' drive!

jeremy111 wrote:Why don't you tell me where to find the "good deal" of HDD? I think newegg has the best price usually

http://pricewatch.com

HEEEELLP!!

So... As usual, I'm struggling with my analysis-paralysis...

Would I be better off with the sellout.woot unit or - for about the same $$ in the long run - TWO of the plain-old-woot-units with a 500gb HDD in each?

I see advantages to both options...

From what I can tell, it seems as if they both have the same cameras, and that the DVR units are largely identical but for the number of ports -- IOW it seems they have the same basic functionality, and the same features.

If I'm missing something PLEASE tell me!

If you think one is better than the other, PLEASE tell me!

I expect to access the DVR remotely, even when at home, if that makes a difference...

I don't expect to need 2 monitors as I'll only do remote connects.

I don't expect to ever need more than 8 cameras, in fact 8 is probably overkill but 4 seems too few for my sprawled-out place...

The advantages to a single unit are obvious, here are the possible advantages I see to the 2-unit solution:
* put them in different places, maybe the goblins would only steal one of them
* if one fails, maybe the other would survive

Another option is to just get one of the cheapies and use a drive I have laying around... This would let me get set up and see if it's going to meet my needs...

If I decide to upgrade later I'm SURE I'd have no problem selling a used DVR and 4 NEW cams (from the new unit) for the $100 I'd have invested...

Too many options -- which is why I don't ALREADY have a setup!

Input earnestly solicited!

ughhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why cant' they have this NEXT WEEK?????

damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn

LOL....

ThatPoshGirl wrote:Does anyone have a link to video from one of the cameras?

I'll answer myself, I think this is the same camera. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uh7HwoWUkU

dedicateddad wrote:HEEEELLP!!

So... As usual, I'm struggling with my analysis-paralysis...

Would I be better off with the sellout.woot unit or - for about the same $$ in the long run - TWO of the plain-old-woot-units with a 500gb HDD in each?

I see advantages to both options...

From what I can tell, it seems as if they both have the same cameras, and that the DVR units are largely identical but for the number of ports -- IOW it seems they have the same basic functionality, and the same features.

If I'm missing something PLEASE tell me!

If you think one is better than the other, PLEASE tell me!

I expect to access the DVR remotely, even when at home, if that makes a difference...

I don't expect to need 2 monitors as I'll only do remote connects.

I don't expect to ever need more than 8 cameras, in fact 8 is probably overkill but 4 seems too few for my sprawled-out place...

The advantages to a single unit are obvious, here are the possible advantages I see to the 2-unit solution:
* put them in different places, maybe the goblins would only steal one of them
* if one fails, maybe the other would survive

Another option is to just get one of the cheapies and use a drive I have laying around... This would let me get set up and see if it's going to meet my needs...

If I decide to upgrade later I'm SURE I'd have no problem selling a used DVR and 4 NEW cams (from the new unit) for the $100 I'd have invested...

Too many options -- which is why I don't ALREADY have a setup!

Input earnestly solicited!

As far as monitors, once you set up remote access, you can disconnect the monitor. That is what I did. I set it up in the living room with a spare monitor, then disconnected it and moved it to its 'permanent' location. I use it totally remotely.

I would get 2 units, not 1 unit with extra ports. With 2 units, you can fully utilize one complete device and have a backup just in case. Also, you can use just the exact number of cameras you want (4, 5 or 6, etc.)

Using a wireless hub (or hubs), both units can maintain network connectivity with static internal IPs. Use dyndns-free.com to get 2 separate (free) domain names. That way you can 'zone' what you want. For example: one zone could be for outside views or external visitors only (say the inlaws, or parents.) That way someone can watch the outside of your house when you can't (flying in a plane cross country.) The other zone would be internal/private: garage, back door, whatever.
Granted you might have to buy 2 hard drives (or use whatever you have laying around) but once again, that provides you on the spot redundancy if needed. This route provides flexibility, redundancy, and control.

Once you have that configured,you can upgrade cameras where you feel necessary individually, probably bankrolled by selling the NEW unused cameras locally.

I would get another system myself, but my house is too small for another set of 4 cameras. Four is just about right for this house. I might upgrade 1 or 2 of the cameras in the meantime, keeping the old ones in reserve.

Hope this helps.

In for 1. An old 4-camera system actually came installed in the house we just bought, but its got a VCR and no network connectivity. Couldn't be bothered with tape, so I'll just swap in this DVR with a hard drive and hopefully catch whoever keeps doing U-turns on our lawn. Either that or I can just put some spikes at the edge of the grass...

santanic wrote:In for 1. An old 4-camera system actually came installed in the house we just bought, but its got a VCR and no network connectivity. Couldn't be bothered with tape, so I'll just swap in this DVR with a hard drive and hopefully catch whoever keeps doing U-turns on our lawn. Either that or I can just put some spikes at the edge of the grass...

Or some ornamental railroad ties.......

oio wrote:Wait, you visit Woot to find deals, but you pay $140 for a friggin 500GB HD? What's wrong with you?

+1

It says VGA right in the description:

Use the 15-pin VGA output to connect a computer monitor (not included)

DOES THIS D V R HAVE A HARD DRIVE IN IT OR DOES IT HAVE TO BE ORDERED SEPERATE

greyfade wrote:Note to electronics hobbyists: These cameras are of limited utility unless you're actually looking for an NTSC video signal.

Um... duh?

"Video System: NTSC / PAL"
"Video Input BNC 4-Channel"
"TV System: NTSC"
"Effective Pixels: NTSC: 652(H)x582(V)"
"Video Output: 1.0Vp-p, 75ohms"

I'm not sure how they could make it any more clear that this is a video recorder for 4 NTSC ("composite" video) analog video cameras.

dedicateddad wrote:HEEEELLP!!

So... As usual, I'm struggling with my analysis-paralysis...


Input earnestly solicited!

I've been in the same mode...have considered spending big bucks for some of the IP versions as well. However, not really sure it's worth it. I think these two boxes are essentially the same, but the sellout deal has 16 channel options, even though it only comes with 8 cameras, and it comes with the 1TB HD installed. To me, it sounds like a better value. Let's see we pick up better cameras down the road...you can still use your extra cameras in one of the remaining 8 slots.

I've been trying to see how this one handles audio...can I only have 1 total audio channel? Meaning, of the 4 cameras, only one will record sound, or will it only record sound from one camera at a time?

FYI, in terms of 'upgrading' cameras down the road, I think I will run cat5 cable and use balun connects from monoprice at the location where I anticipate changing the cameras later on (front and side doors, for example).

I'm pretty sure I'm in for 16ch option.
BTW, it was on
Moofi a few months ago for $250, but without the HD and also they have updated the box since then to connect better with Mac OS.


EDIT:
I found on the ZMODO Website that the 16 channel system supports 4 channels of audio. Only a $30 savings c/w buying directly from zmodo, but that's better than a sharp stick in the eye.

dedicateddad wrote:HEEEELLP!!

Would I be better off with the sellout.woot unit or... TWO of the plain-old-woot-units.

...(the 4 & 16 channel) DVR units are largely identical but for the number of ports...

If the specs are to be believed (they were WRONG on the last Zmodo DVR+4cam deal), the 4 channel unit has MUCH higher resolution than the 16 channel version. ("D1" vs "CIF" - roughly DVD resolution [~720x480] vs VCD/VHS [~320x240] - 4X the resolution)

As a former video system installer, I can tell you there is a BIG difference, even on the cheap cameras it includes.

Avoid CIF-only (~320x240) camera systems at all cost.

I'm going to wait for Woot to offer an 8-channel D1-resolution system with 4 cameras. This way you can add good quality (~$100ea) cameras for critical areas, without wasting money on included cameras that will just be replaced.)

palehorse wrote:Are there any affordable wireless camera versions of this setup? There's simply no way I'm going to run video cables throughout my house...

As a former professional installer of video surveillance equipment, here are a couple of points:

Wired is a PLUS, not a minus. If they were "wireless", you'll still have at least one wire - power. Do you have a nearby (ceiling/attic?) power outlet at every camera location in your home/business/garage/walkway/porch/barn? (Randomly running extension cords doesn't count - and is likely against electrical/fire codes)

Also think about power outages. When the cameras are powered centrally, one UPS will keep the DVR -and- the cameras going.

Just how many times must we see this w00t?

DJGosch wrote:Skip my questions about the ipcamviewer app. I read zmodo's recommendation here with the 'Asee' app. Wayyyyy better. You can't view all four at once, but the streaming actually works so I'll take the time to switch cams.

I use IP Cam Viewer on Android with no problems. I haven't had an issue watching the live feeds in real-time (recording on the other hand had problems last time I tried it). I purchased the pro version and haven't been happier with it.