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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    Good news. After months of issues with the Laview NVR interface, I found the problem. It was my wireless keyboard Logitech K400+. This keyboard has a USB dongle which I plugged on the NVR and... it seemed to work fine. This was an old keyboard and it was perfect to leave at the NVR for...
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    How to check NVR is compatible with my cameras?

    Thanks @Flintstone61 . Anyone else can pitch in? Pinging @alastairstevenson again :)
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    How to check NVR is compatible with my cameras?

    Thanks, I know that. But what specific features of the camera do I have to check to see if I can use an Empiretech NVR instead? And how do I make those checks?
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    How to check NVR is compatible with my cameras?

    I have a LaView system with 16 cameras. The NVR has many issues in the GUI (flickering, sticky keys, etc.). I have ordered two new NVRs, a Hikvision and an Empiretech. The more I read online the more I understand how important is to match the vendor for camera and NVR. In my case the winner...
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    @MaryMorton , I have the same exact problem. Half hour ago had to just unplug it to restart. Brutal, I know. The GUI came back but still the login view flickers around and keys stick. I don't know if I am not remembering the password or it is taking a different character.
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    But at least the NVR may work normally and I could save $500 and lots of time :)
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    By the way, the hardware of my NVR seems quite decent, it has 4 SATA ports, PoE for 16 cameras, and so on. Feels such a waste to throw it out just because LaView firmware is bad. I can't find a way to put a hikvision firmware in it though.
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    I looked at one of my LaView cameras and seems to have ONVIF output listed in specs. Doesn't this make the camera universal for any NVR? LV-PD51208C https://www.newegg.com/laview-lv-pd51208c-dome-camera/p/N82E16881183146 Will EmpireTech be out of the question with these cameras? E.g. this one...
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    Ok guys. Thanks for the help. I am back in game trying to resolve this problem. Been reading for a few days and still torn between two options: 1. Go the Blue Iris way, buy an adequate PC, pair it with a PoE switch, and deal with (perhaps) endless configurations. This choice is good because it...
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    Thank you @steve1225 . I will check later. I already checked for bad sectors last week and all came up green, no errors on either disk. Will let you know about the SMART status.
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    Just an update. I formatted the two hard drives and the playback problem was resolved. I could finally play back videos. But the system GUI remains very problematic, I cannot even enter the password because the interface flickers and button presses seem to stick. I reset to defaults and nothing...
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    Thank you for your replies. To be clear, I am not interested to load my NAS with 16 camera feeds. Wouldn't want even to have that much data flowing through my router or home network. I like that the NVR has its own network and all data stay within that without flowing on the home network. So...
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    I have the Laview LV-N9916C6E and currently 14 cameras on it. I inherited it from the previous homeowner. The system is a piece of unimaginable crap. Just entering the admin password is a challenge because keys seem to stick. At this moment I cannot even play back the videos either from the...
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