Do I need anything else to make the camera work do I need a recorder and monitor or anything else do make it work
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This is only the camera. If you want live streaming only (no recording) you will need a BNC-to-RCA coupler and that RCA coupler will plug into your yellow RCA receptacle on your TV (aka composite inputs). If you want to record (for viewing at a different time) you will need a surveillance DVR (be sure to check and make sure it has a hard drive, otherwise you will have to purchase a surveillance-grade hard drive also). This camera will plug into the back of the DVR via no additional couplers, just the provided BNC cable. The DVR will then connect to your monitor (or TV if capable) via VGA cable. On the DVR is where you will set all of your settings, etc. Sounds a bit confusing and strenuous, but once you get started its actually very easy.
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This is basically just a camera lens. It sees the picture in color when there is light and it's black and white on dark or when it's on infrared...yes, you need a monitor or tv like receiver for you to be able to view what it's seeing and if you want to record the event, you will need a VCR or DVD recorder or dv or sd type recorder..
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Any monitor with composite video inputs can display the picture.A digital video recorder can handle up to 16 cameras. My DVR watches 4 cameras 24/7 and records motions to save space on the hard drive. This unit cost $200 and has been running for 5 years now.
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Well if you want to keep an archive of things that the camera sees you will need a DVR. The monitor or TV yes you do if you want to see what the camera saw. What do you think?
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Yes, you need a monitor at minimum and one that can accept BNC plugs, otherwise you will need a converter. For example, if you want to wire it directly to an old LCD computer monitor you will need a BNC-VGA converter. That will allow you to monitor in real time but if you want to view multiple monitors, record, or have remote access via Smartphone, you will need a DVR made for security cameras. I use a Q-See DVR that is made by some company that rebrands for companies like Q-See.
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Sorry for the delay in answering question but had many issues preventing me to do so. To answer your question it's a definite yes. Read description of item, just a camera and must have some sort of recording device unless it utlizes the computers IP wireless system (great way and less wiring). I hope I answered your question, anymore queries, don't hesitate to ask me and I'll try to answer it promptly next time.
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This is just a video camera. It has a BNC Cable connector and will need to be hooked up to a monitor for real time viewing or a recorder if you want to record the video for watching later.
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You can connect the camera directly to tv's av input or to dvr. Mine is just connected to tv.
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You have to make sure the camera and the monitor are right next to each other and the camera is on. The indicator light on the camera will flash for three seconds and then it should establish a connection.
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It depends on the DVR system your using and not the camera. If you have this camera you would need a DVR recorder with capable iPhone app. I use a defender DVR with the ASee app and mine works great. Your probably looking for a complete system.
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You'll also need a PC in the room/building. The camera by itself won't work.
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Supposed to .. however, foscam doesn't offer additional cameras. You have to buy another set of camera and monitor.. Then you can use on monitor for both cameras or one camera per monitor .. I tried, but you can't have both monitors on both cameras .. as soon as you try to sync the second monitor, it knocks out the first >>>I feel, that with the information given to me in the details of this Item that you should be able to buy additional cameras .. but you can't ... They need to tell you that before you purchase .. because it says that it will work up to four cameras .. Im sure it would if you could get four cameras without having to buy the monitor also.. just saying !! Supposed to .. however, foscam doesn't offer additional cameras. You have to buy another set of camera and monitor.. Then you can use on monitor for both cameras or one camera per monitor .. I tried, but you can't have both monitors on both cameras .. as soon as you try to sync the second monitor, it knocks out the first >>>I feel, that with the information given to me in the details of this Item that you should be able to buy additional cameras .. but you can't ... They need to tell you that before you purchase .. because it says that it will work up to four cameras ..... » Read More Supposed to .. however, foscam doesn't offer additional cameras. You have to buy another set of camera and monitor.. Then you can use on monitor for both cameras or one camera per monitor .. I tried, but you can't have both monitors on both cameras .. as soon as you try to sync the second monitor, it knocks out the first >>>I feel, that with the information given to me in the details of this Item that you should be able to buy additional cameras .. but you can't ... They need to tell you that before you purchase .. because it says that it will work up to four cameras .. Im sure it would if you could get four cameras without having to buy the monitor also.. just saying !! « Show Less
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The power Cord and video are included for each camera. Make sure the length of the cord is long enough to reach the recording unit
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Depending on your camera. Yes. With an hdmi output from your camera to the monitor or you should be able to see what you're recording as you're recording it.
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I just install the software included in the CD. After that I just pluged the camera and thats it. I use windows 7. I don't know why but the first time i had a problem with the driver of the camera or the installation of the software. I tried again and worked.
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After the camera has been setup, no PC is required to operate it. The camera works standalone (just needs Internet access)
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Kenneth, first it depends on the type of CCTV camera you are using. 1. If you are using an Internet Based IP camera with built in Audio that connects to your PC (using CAT-5 cable connection) , then the Software that came supplied with the camera is all you need for both Video and Audio Recording.2. If you are using hard wired fixed or PTZ cameras that connect Directly to a DVR System, then each camera has to be equipt with an Audio Pickup Microphone. Some DVR systems will handle Audio Input and some Will Not, you need to choose the correct System for your needs.
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I used my video recording app. It's not an app specific device so anything that takes video will work with it.
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Hello, That should work with this camera, you just have to make sure you have the plug to do it.
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you must hook the camera to a TV or MONITOR w/ analog (yellow video input)you may hook it to a DVR and a monitor to record the video.....hope this helpshas a very good picture
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hello. I have the monitor downstairs and one camera upstairs. It works fine. Hope this helps you, I like my system.
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You need a microphone with power, a battery, because I think that camcorder doesn't provide the necessary power. Google phantom power.
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Yes, this is only a camera. You will need a CCTV surveillance recorder in order to record from the camera.
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No, you must run it thru a pc or such..It has to have ,software to run on..You can not just hook cameras to one end and the other to a monitor..There are better choices...But it will work..linux,or win xp..is your best bet...hope that helps...