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    5442 S3 series cams and SMD

    Nope, leave some space around the edges. It takes a moment for the object to be detected. Movement toward a boundary and then crossing that line (edge of the box) seems to work best. "Appears" is ok, but I have had better luck with "Cross."
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    Few simple Q's about Dahua install junction box

    Yes, that is correct (top and side). The lock/unlock screw should be oriented downward. You can test how resistant it is to water intrusion by inserting an ethernet cable into the rubber grommet and then into the mount. On all my boxes it has provided a water-tight seal without having to use...
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    Few simple Q's about Dahua install junction box

    1. I have mine oriented as in the attached photo. I assume the openings are there to run another cable in or out for another camera or accessory like an IR light. 2. Yes, the rubber piece gets inserted from the back to make a water-tight seal. The rubber seal works well at keeping out moisture...
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    Comparing H.265 to H.264H compression (a quick test)

    I wondered what the best encoding setting would be for a Color 4K-T180, so this afternoon I took some screenshots of a zoomed in target (street speed sign)at various compression/bit rates. H.264H @ 14336 bit rate seemed to be the best choice for this camera. H.265 had noticeable artifacts.
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    IVS

    Just a suggestion, but I think you would have more success if you were to extend your trip lines and intrusion box. As shown, the "stick figure" wouldn't be picked up on the perimeter.
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    Mini-Review of the PTZ4M-25X-PV and compared to other PTZs

    Just in case anyone is replacing an older 49225 with this newer model, today I replaced a SD49225XA-HNR with a PTZ4M-25X-PV. Here is a picture of the two next to each other. Didn't have to change the mount, as they both use the PFB305-W mount. Swapping them out took about a minute.
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    Need Your Help to Decide between T54IR-ZE and Color4K-T and How to Install It

    I believe you would have to run an external speaker with that camera. One reason I have kept my N55DU82's all these years is that they have excellent built-in speakers. Here is my postman, when he hears the camera's crow sound file.
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    Need Your Help to Decide between T54IR-ZE and Color4K-T and How to Install It

    Very true about the audio. I alternate my sounds between crows and growling dogs on the 4K-X and N55DU82's. Doesn't bother the neighbors, but makes the intruders more than concerned. Once in a while I will add a gunshot sound in the mix.
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    Possibly dead IPC-T54IR-ZE

    Previous to the S3 version, I believe this is the most recent firmware for that camera. General_IPC-HX5XXX-Volt_MultiLang_PN_Stream3_V2.840.0000000.26.R.231221 Link: Download Firmwares
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    2024 EmpireTech Autumn Sale Plan

    Received my numbers within 24 hours. Did you check the spam folder? Mine was titled: Order #EMXXXXXXX0 confirmed
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    Mini-Review - 5442-ZE-S3 AKA T54IR-ZE-S3 - Replacement to 5442-ZE

    I have one of my cameras directed toward the woods at night with no light, except for the built-in IR, and it is amazing. Here is a clip from last night. Even with the fog rolling in, it does a great job capturing what is happening.
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    Dahua Alarm Box ARB 1606?

    Online reviews are not favorable for this vendor, and this clip from their site makes it a "no": Please note the following important details when ordering surveillance products from CCTV-MALL: Minimum order amount: Orders must exceed $1000 or equivalent.
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    Dahua Alarm Box ARB 1606?

    I am wondering if anyone has used a Dahua ARB 1606 alarm box with their NVR. I have been using the two alarm outputs on my NVR to trigger animatronic devices for Halloween decorations and was thinking of adding an alarm box to increase the number of alarm outputs to six. As visitors enter my...
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    focus problem?

    Here is a picture to show what I experienced. I originally had a N55DU82 (on the left) pointed at my front entryway. I swapped it with the T54IR-AS-3.6mm-S3 (on the right). Not horrible, but the left camera looks better to me, and the nighttime image, which should have been better was not an...
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    focus problem?

    Interesting. I won a IPC-T54IR-AS-3.6mm-S3 in Andy's last raffle. When I swapped it with a couple other cameras (5442T-ZE and a N55DU82), the image was noticeably worse than the cameras it was replacing, so I put the new camera in storage. As with your experience, I noticed a sharp focus point...
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    Need Recommendation on an Entire System

    Great advice
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    EmpireTech 9th Anniversary (Summer)Sales

    Yaaaaaaaaay...I just got my camera. Thank you Andy! My postal carrier gets closer to the door each time he delivers a camera. Luckily, my dog let me know when it arrived.
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    B54IR-Z4E S3 How to zoom out? Picture is too close

    The Z43 S3 works great at capturing plates at night, once it is tuned in. It’s my favorite low-light camera.
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    Looking for Driveway Camera w/ Floodlight

    General_IPC-HX5XXX-Volt_MultiLang_PN_Stream3_V2.840.0000000.26.R.231221 is the most recent version, and I have been running it without any difficulty.
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    What are the best IP cameras in the 300-400 range.

    I recently installed a IPC-B54IR-ZHE-S3 in an area that has no light at all, and the image is amazing with the built-in IR. Distance to the point I wanted to capture was measured at 80'. I had previously tried a IPC-B52IR-Z12E-S2, in that placement, but it was overkill for the location. Worked...
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