IP Camera to PC and TV? No DVR needed.

[Neurorad]

I've been searching for a few hours without much headway.

What device could I use to view images on the PC as well as the TV? For keeping an eye on the kids in the basement.

Ideally, I'd be able to watch from work, too.

I can run coax, 2-conductor, and ethernet pretty easily to the camera location, if needed, so I don't HAVE to use an IP camera.

Running a usb cable from the device in the central home run location to the PC may be tricky, but not impossible.

I've never used a modulator before, and I have Comcast digital cable, so injecting the signal into the cable (and filtering specific channels) may or may not be problematic; I don't have any experience here. Easy?

I'd like to avoid the added expense of a DVR, if possible.

I've enjoyed many great threads in my search this morning, thanks to all who have posted here (and elsewhere) about security cameras. B)

 

[Steve]

I will let the camera experts answer better, but I have a simple Panasonic BL-C10A and you can get to it to view images from any pc on the network or internet via the browser. TV would need something else.All depends on exactly what you want I guess.

 

[gatchel]

IP Camera:

You need a single channel decoder that will take an IP stream and convert it to analog video. You could then take the analog video to a spare A/V TV input.

Axis makes one or several. I just did a quick search:
http://www.axis.com/products/cam_292/

The PC would view it through a browser.


Analog Camera:

The composite input on a TV will work with *any* Analog cctv camera. You would need an encoder to get the analog signal to IP an then it could be viewed from anywhere(In theory)

The axis 241S has a looping input so that the encoder would be located at the TV, the camera would go to the encoder then loop out to the TV input.

There are several ways of doing this. These examples are just one option.

 

[DeLicious]

but the one you linked to is $800 on amazon! surely there is a cheaper way to do this... i.e., ~$100?

 

[Neurorad]

Thanks, Gatchel!

Ack, $500 + camera + modulator (+ filter)

Maybe I can find a non-commercial solution.

You're tremendously helpful!

I know a Blair Gatchel...in Maryland/DC area...might be in Atlanta...any relation?

 

[Neurorad]

'Hybrid' DVR may be cheaper...

 

[Neurorad]

'Hybrid' DVR may be cheaper...

Nope, not be a long shot. B)

http://www.ipcamerasupply.com/category/dig...ders/hybrid-dvr

 

[Neurorad]

But I've located hybrid DVR cards, for the PC.

Avermedia AverDigi Hybrid NV3000 DVR Card $125.
composite video inputs (BNC) - never had to terminate with a BNC before
"IP Camera Access" - whatever that means
NTSC video format - standard?
RCA composite video out - could be then injected with a modulator


http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=130

Analog camera -> PC -> modulator -> distributed

Anyone see any obvious problems with this?

 

[Neurorad]

I've just read that IVB has a very similar card. I'll have to read more of his posts. B)

 

[electron]

I have a similar card as well (NV5000), it's probably one of the better hybrid solutions out there (it's actually #1 in the current poll). Definitely worth looking into, just keep in mind that you will need a good PC available, which runs 24/7.

 

[Neurorad]

I have a similar card as well (NV5000), it's probably one of the better hybrid solutions out there (it's actually #1 in the current poll). Definitely worth looking into, just keep in mind that you will need a good PC available, which runs 24/7.

Woo hoo!

Good PC in the mail, should arrive today or tomorrow.

Won't need it to record, it's just for keeping an eye on the kids in the basement playroom, from the upstairs. So the 24/7 shouldn't be a problem, though I'll have to keep it up and running during the day, to view from the TV.

Should have looked at that poll first! B)

Edit...uh, which poll?

 

[DeLicious]

Dan, does the PC that has the NV5000 need to be dedicated solely to that purpose, or could I use my HS machine for dual purpose use?

 

[WayneW]

http://www.avermedia.com/AVerDiGi/Product/Detail.aspx?id=130

HUH? Only supports 1 IP camera (per the chart, but their picture shows 2) and requires CPU: Pentium 43.0 GHz or higher ??? And where do I buy "CD-RM/DVD-RM"? Boy, they need a proofreader!

The NV-5000 offers IP Camera Access of 4, 8, 12, 16
but still requires CPU: Pentium 43.0 GHz or higher

 

[tmbrown97]

Panasonic makes hybrid camers with both analog and ip connectivity... They also make a TV adapter - the BL-WV10A - http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00...mp;linkCode=asm - that is supposed to hook to the TV as well... I was thinking about adding that to my network.

Currently I use a PC in the livingroom which has the signal split to go to the main LCD flat-panel TV in the livingroom and also going over Cat5 to the 22" lcd on the end table - so I can view from either. If we're in the garage or other odd parts of the house (DIY projects), we take a laptop and connect to the web-cam that way.

The panasonic cameras that are affordable (wireless ip) are a littly choppy and laggy, but they get the job done. That's about all I have experience with so far.

 

[DeLicious]

another question... looking at the comparison chart for the NV3000 and the NV5000, the IP Camera Support line says 1 for the 3000 and 4 for the 5000. does this really say i can only monitor 4 IP cams using the $300 card? i have 6 IP cams... would i have to by an expander card to get all of them recorded?