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

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,...

I can't really understand whether one can use Mac to use remote surveillance AP software:

Remote Surveillance:
Remote surveillance with licensed software AP and IE browser
Web surveillance supports 5 users simultaneously
Cross-Platform Operation via IE Browser<Windows, Linux, Mac>

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?

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

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.

yes i do agree with you.

[scorpion]

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!

[scorpion]

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!

[ddetra]

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.

[umpa]

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 ??