Can i use this switch box to alternate between viewing my pc monitor and switching over to view my home security dvr on the same monitor?
1324367
It should work if both your computer and your home security DVR have VGA outputs. If you can successfully display the computer by connecting it directly to the monitor, then transfer the VGA connection to the DVR and get a picture, the switch will definitely work.
1324368
As a mater of fact, this is what I purchased this switch for. I installed a home dvr security system for my father-in-law and wanted him to be able to view the cameras on his computer monitor. It works great for him and saves him from having two monitors to buy/maintain. Keep in mined that the computer monitor and security dvr have to be within cable distance of each other (normally no more than 25 feet).
1324369
If your home security DVR has a VGA out (I'm assuming it does) then yes you can do as you asked. You would connect your VGA cables from your DVR and your computer to the 2 VGA inputs on the switch box and then you would connect the VGA output to your monitor. If your DVR does not have VGA out you could still do it but you would need an additional converter box to convert your DVR output to VGA.
1324370
Yes, you just hook the monitor to the middle jack and the two sources to the outside terminals. Used mine to switch my computer from the monitor to the TV so I could see my slingbox on the TV.
1832667
Hi Monitor2,Yes you can, and make sure to set up only one password for the system and name the cameras in order (Cam1, Cam2 etc...). You will see 2 cameras when you open the IP tools or IP Cam by clicking the 4 window icon.
2167389
I had the same situation basically. This switch is a great device to do just what you want. Just remove the Cat5 plug from the DVR and insert it into the UPLINK of the switch (from the Bridge plug into the uplink. Now just use Cat5 to plug your Blue-ray device and your DVR device into the switch, but make sure you don't use the plug immediately next to the uplink port! That last port does not work in the 5 port model of this switch. Now just power up the switch and all should be working!
2214770
A POE switch is nothing more than a network switch that send power over one of the pairs. You can use them with this, just make sure that you aren't sending voltage to the NVR
1684902
The unit has two outputs. You can send any of the the four inputs to either or both of the two outputs from the remote or the unit. But both outputs are always on, so you don't ever really change outputs on the unit. If you plugged both outputs into one monitor then you could switch between the outputs on the monitor, but again that wouldn't be done with the unit.
628207
Not with this switch. This would switch 4 mice between 2 dvrs. I believe they do make a 4-way switch though.
229061
I can't say definitively if there is no all-in-one eyetv-like product with built-in dual cable input, but I'd really doubt it. Why not put a A/B switch like this [ http://www.amazon.com/PHILIPS-PH61007-A-B-Switch/dp/B0001GGXMW ] before the eyetv hybrid? Still allowing only one or the other input...would have to manually flip the A/B switch. Were you hoping to record a program off the air and off of cable at the same time (or close to the same time, when you wouldn't be around, or have to remember, to flip the A/B switch)?
594927
No, this is for using 1 computer with displayport out to 2 monitors. It's not a switchbox for switching between 2 computers.
1000155
Sorry , it all depends on the DVR system you are using. If you are using only the monitor it will support only the one cam that is pluged in
1308238
yes you can use monitor. You should have vga connector on the back of your dvr.
1874584
You can, but the auto switching function only works when boththings are off and one gets turned on. Since I doubt you turn off your DVR you would have to manually press a button on the pigtsil to switch sources. You really need to plug in two things that get turned off most of the time like an Xbox and a blue ray player. Then it works perfect.
905286
I would not think so if the monitor is set to auto detect inputs unless the switch box is sending signal to all three connections continuously then yes you may have to select the input at the monitor.
175141
I'm not sure if this will do exactly what you want, but some of my users use an application called "UltraMon" to assist in our multiple monitor environment. Google it for details.
236722
No I do not belive so. I use this to switch between an Xbox and PS3 on either a computer screen or TV. It has two inputs and outputs but can only choose one of each at a time. Your situation is more complicated and will probably need a combination of a switch and a splitter but to be honest I can't quite figure out how that would work.
637621
Not tried that so I'm not sure but you may want to consider using the VGA version of this switch instead then unless you have a mix of computers.
981434
I have two cameras. You can set it up to automatically switch if you like or change it manually.
365619
You can. I had that need myself and bought a Router that operates in bridge mode (client mode, depends on what the manufacturer calls that). The router accesses my wifi network and its ethernet cable is connected to the DVR.