DVR Recording Options
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Questions
How can I use a DVR with my X10 cameras?
Answer
There are a few possibilites:
DVR Wired Alarm Circuit
Many security DVRs, have wired alarm inputs- screw terminals that you can connect alarm sensors up to. You can wire up a UM506 Universal Module to those alarm inputs, as described in this article.
VCR Commander
The VCR Commander can control most devices meeting the following qualifications:
- Infrared remote control
- Recording can be started by a single button press on the remote
- Pressing RECORD again will not stop recording
- Recording can be stopped by a single button press on the remote, even if RECORD was pressed repeatedly
Please note that most DVRs on the market do not appear to meet all four requirements.
Always-On Recording
If all else fails, you can just leave the DVR recording continually; with multiple cameras you can use motion sensors for switching. We recommend that you set a high timeout value on the sensors.