How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

Hi there
just joined today
I've got a AVtech 4ch DVR and a Mac running 10.4
I've downloaded Mac server and Broardcaster

I don't know what I'm doing !!!!!

Basically I'm building a house and I have placed 4 CCTV camera's around the building site
and connected them to the AVtech 4ch dvr
I would like to stream the images from the 4 cameras on the internet so my friends and family can watch the progress of the building of the house.

I'm not that great with computers and need my hand holding

I don't even know if my Mac will work with the video equipment I have
the recorder has a USB and network socket on the back

I'm up for any suggestions you guys may have

Cheers
SD

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

It seems like AVtech 4ch network DVR has a video server software that can be used by multiple users over the Internet to watch or control CCTV cameras.

The problem is that AP software requires Windows XP or 2000.
I'm not an expert in Macs or especially in stream broadcasting on Macs, but IMHO the simplest solution is to run Windows on a Mac using software like Bootcamp or Parallels Desktop for Max OS X.

If you somehow can get videos or images on your Mac from AVtech 4ch network DVR, you will be able to send them over the network. You can say use freeware Videolan. However there could be problems with time delay, starting a broadcast from a remote computer,...

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

I can't really understand whether one can use Mac to use remote surveillance AP software:
I don't really understand how it can be cross-platform if the I.E. us needed.
Can you get this from the manual.

By the way, what model of AVTech dvr do you have? Is it AVC782?

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

Thanks for the replies guys
I can't work out which model I have it has no markings on it
It has a 250gb drive and no dvd burner.

I have another mac so I may run boot camp on that I don't have any software thou only a disk telling me how to use the software. Dose anyone know if I can download the software for my dvr

I'm asking really sh*t questions I no but I really need the help .

I belong to a car forum and there is always a load newbies asking questions
that members just can't be arsed to answer
so thanks for your help.

cheers
SD

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

I've tried to get more information and I've found the following:

• One can use only software that comes with his DVR. Even if other software applications look the same, they are usually customized to work with DVR from a single vendor. There might be exception...
• There is no direct access to DVR HDD over the LAN. May be USB connection can help?
• AVTech DVRs can be managed from Windows only. But they were tested to work
  with Parallels Desktop for Max OS X

Some kind of software can be downloaded from http://211.22.74.18
There you can find AVtech software for 3g phone and pda. I haven't used it and I don't really know whether it is an official source or not. Can't guarantee that it will work. At least make sure to check the software with reliable antivirus software like Kaspersky Anti-Virus or Kaspersky Internet Security.

You should also contact AVTech at
http://www.avtech.com.tw/english/contact.htm
and request software 'coz it doesn't seem to be available on their official web-site. At least I can't find it anywhere.

And you can ask for more help at other forums where people know more about CCTV cameras and DVRs. CCTV forum seemed to have lots of information and experts:
http://www.cctvforum.com/forum-3.html

You should request official AVTech support or visit other web resources 'coz I'm not an expert in CCTV and my conclusion might be erroneous.

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

yes i do agree with you.

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

Hello Mac users

http://scorpiontheater.com/javaapp.aspx

cctv 1.0.dmg is for mac users

jar can also be used on xp if you want to goof around.


I personally have not used the snavtclient, but this might be fun for you techies too mess around with!

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

Hello Mac Users!

Try this Security View E for AVTech DVRs being used on Mac Computers. I do not have a Mac, (I have a peterbuilt! Quite hissing!), and I cannot test this for you.

Here is the link, but it may get moved around on the Apple store site.
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macos...rityviewe.html

Here is the Google link should you need to find it if it moves.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...&aqi=&aql=&oq=

If it works let me know!

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

Hello,

I understand you already have the 4 CCTV cameras and would prefer to use those I guess.
Alternatively, to get you live streams quickly to work you could use network cameras and just have them hosted, so to avoid even the need for a pc. A free service to do that is StreamBy.com, they retrieve the mjpeg live feed and provide a flash encoded stream which you can also embed into your site. There is a list of supported cameras you should check before.

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

I have the same issue, but also all I want to do is stream m CCTV via the web interface. I can do it with FireFox but not with safari anyone know why ??

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

Hi SD,

I work for All Things Digital in Miami, FL and we are one of the largest importers/distributors for AVTECH DVR's. We offer free tech support to all of our customers if they purchased the equipment through our company. I will try my best to help you but what I want everyone to know and understand a few things about the equipment first. Many companies that sell AVTECH equipment don't always advertise the exact features and abilities of the equipment they are offering/selling. For example, you can order DVR's from AVTECH that may not necessarily have the latest firmware version or even the correct motherboard essential for viewing on a MAC or carrying out other functions. This allows companies to sell AVTECH DVR's cheaper than others but yet they advertise all the same features that are only available with the higher quality AVTECH DVR's such as the one's our company imports.

Back to the matter at hand, all of our DVR's are compatible with MAC computers via the Safari browser. Apple does have a software that was developed to work with AVTECH DVR's but they want $40 for it. They do offer a free 10 minute demo and the link to our website where you can download it is below:

http://www.youdoitsecurity.com/support.asp

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Juan
All Things Digital
juan@atdsat.com

Re: How to stream video/images from CCTV cameras using AVtech 4 ch DVR and Mac OS

 

Hello Mac users

Here are the tutorial:
http://www.cctvdiscover.net/index.ph...&id=3&Itemid=4




I personally have not used the snavtclient, but this might be fun for you techies too mess around with!