Hikvision CCTV - Basic DIY Set Up

Iv put this video together from feedback on previous videos, on how to do a basic set up of a Hikvision IP System.
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[@CarmenSanchez-nn3bl]

finally someone that explains things step by steep and more thank you

[@robertrosenberg]

I want to say thank you so much for this video. We crossed swords as we disagree on car finance but your video helped me massively when setting up my NVR - thanks a bunch

[@leearmstrong6557]

Great video, I’ve been let down so many times by cctv installers not turning up, I decided to do my own, this helps me a lot, cheers

[@DIYJourney1]

Fantastic, thats great to hear

[@CesarGonzalez-kt7vp]

Just want to say a BIG THANK YOU for your tutorial of all the ones I've seen your the best!

[@adambeardsley7909]

Thank you for your time in putting together this tutorial. Very clear easy to follow and I now feel more confident in buying Hikvision set up. Thanks

[@DIYJourney1]

Thankyou for the feedback. I hope it helped.

[@David-ju5ci]

This video is a great help planning to purchase an 8 camera system next week thank you so much.

[@DIYJourney1]

Hope it helped 👍🏻

[@David-ju5ci]

Just purchase the same system this afternoon so this video will be a great help thank you so much.

[@DIYJourney1]

Fantastic, any questions ask away and I will help the best I can

[@thomasbousfield2420]

Man I love this video I'm 14 and am very protective over my room so I bought the turret camera shown and fitted it

[@elliotsw8]

Thomas Bousfield why? Lol

[@userkiyz]

🤣❗👍

[@felixphiri-up3te]

good afternoon i like the teachings that you are showing on hikvision courses continue with that teachings.thank you.

[@MrChrisrockson]

Top man! I just bought this same system based upon how easy you make it to install. Nice one!

[@DIYJourney1]

Thats great to hear 👍🏻

[@YOURBIGDAYDJ]

Thanks friend your video did help me with the smallest of detail but where I didn't know you helped with your video

[@SpiritintheSky.]

Having recently bought a later model - which "typically" came with no instructions - and found only a professional-level manual online, I was really looking forward to this video. Sadly, it has so far proved beyond me. Heaven knows how the (wired) mouse works. Do any manufacturers nowadays realise that their customers are not trained experts?

[@DIYJourney1]

Thats the idea, it is supposed to be a professional only product. The wired mouse just plugs in the NVR and shown on the monitor.

[@SpiritintheSky.]

Thank you very much for your kind reply. For information, I have in the interim sent a message to HIkvision and await, hopefully, a reasonably detailed reply, perhaps including a "Get Started" piece of literature. Best regards, Roger. @@DIYJourney1

[@Dinga631]

Brilliant video mate thanks. Watching from Australia and just about to go down this road so will no doubt check out your other vids.

[@killerg43211]

Thanks for the video, thats helped me some much and your video is a simple and perfectly easy to understand

[@markyoung8545]

Looking to install a system myself. Good video. Thanks.

[@cooperfamily2163]

Thank you for taking the time to share and help

[@matthewtyrrell5619]

Great video. Got mine to set up soon and will be referring back to this for sure!!

[@mei1049]

not quite answered my questions but really appreciated the video that can only add to my knowledge about this. thank you

[@nayan5943]

Excellent video, step by step was perfect

[@darrylbeebe9142]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you

[@jherrod561]

very good. thank you. very helpful

[@BraveIncorp]

Very helpful and easy to follow steps. Thank you

[@DIYJourney1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rb-wy7lr]

fantastic video mate. A few security issues on our street have had me and the Mrs looking into CCTV. this video has helped us loads and we are going to give Hikvision a go. thanks again

[@alanwilliams4835]

Hi many thanks for the vid great start for me as just brought one 👍

[@JahidHasan-xz1zm]

Bhai Hikvision cc camera installed in my shop. Now if there is no current, if the main line (shop) is off, will it be recorded?

[@mcsoo5291]

Never set up a cctv before, did not realize that it is that simple.

[@isaacmorgan9620]

Simple, 😅

[@YZFMANIAC08]

Sweet walk through 👍🏻

[@iwonakochanek4888]

hi, very good video, well done sir! a quick question - your DVR is EMBEDDED version, is it a better version? will your instructions work with other Hikvision recorders?

[@fethiam755]

Salut à tous 😉 Merci beaucoup pour votre partage d'expérience 🙋

[@johnhuynh2010]

Thank you so much for doing this video.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@DIYJourney1]

No problem 😊

[@joeslacker1020]

​@@DIYJourney1 Hey do you guys have a camera / system that will do the following, Night vision in very low light, has wired or wireless, can record locally, can use a computer or other large monitor, , can send notifications via phone (phone service not wifi), doesn't require the internet, works in outdoor conditions, ? And is somewhere around 300 USD for two to three cameras and the thing to record them as well as the software? Like the complete package.

[@markhurt227]

This is the clearest video I have watched for setting up the system. Can I ask you a question? I can only view my cameras on my phone if I am at home via WiFi. It says offline if I am away from home. What have I done wrong? Thank you

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you for the feedback. That was the aim of the video from my experience also. I have had this experience myself also, and I struggle to recall what it was. Im wanting to say it was the DHCP setting which allowed the ip addresses to alter to suit. Im not very knowledgable on the network side of things, but could be worth checking that is enabled. What I would it could be worth trying to disconnect and reconnect on the Hik connect page. Sorry I cant be more help. Rob

[@DavidWarrenDjW]

Thanks, very helpful and easy tounderstand

[@pol552]

What a video . 10/10 fantastic

I wanted to purchase the same camera you advised. h-265+ but I find there are different mods. Could you tell me the model number you use please?

[@philcooke9568]

That's a great video, I just wished I'd watched it before trying to initially set up my nvr. how do I resolve the blank screen after pressing the adjust resolution key, my tv won't go to the required resolution so stuck in limbo. there's plenty of instruction on how to go back into the nvr and alter the res after you've initialised it but nothing about when you fall at the first hurdle. My nvr is the hikvision 7600 any help gratefully received

[@dianereed106]

Loved your video. My question is do I need to have the hard drive. I just want to view in real time and do not want to record.

[@DIYJourney1]

Very good question, and to be honest I don’t know the answer. I want to say its not needed, but know the NVR beeps on initial set up if the hard drive isn’t formatted making me think it is required. Absolutely nothing stopping you just having it as a live viewing aswell as recording, just don’t view the saved footage I suppose.

[@upnhere8513]

Thanks for the video. Could this unit work standalone not connected to the internet? You are just using a wireless mouse directly with the NVR?

[@DIYJourney1]

Yes you can you just wont be able to view the cameras remotely. Thats correct

[@davidwhittaker1575]

We've moved into a house and taken over a Hikvision 4 camera setup. Can anybody help me to connect to our internet? The router is downstairs at the opposite end of the house. Do I need a very long ethernet cable or can I do it all wirelessly? Thanks. Great vid by the way.

[@DIYJourney1]

Yes you would require either a direct connection with an ethernet cable or another option is to use something like the TP Link powerline adaptors which just require a plug near and uses the homes electrical wiring to send internet data, removing the need to run internet cables. Link here for adaptors: amzn.to/3qtpHfK

[@kellydrake257]

Hi…. How do you do the reset on the cameras please… we’re just restoring the system in a new home after bringing it with us

[@Ms34510]

Big help!! Thanks!

[@DIYJourney1]

Glad it helped!

[@joelsch8627]

do u have instrucktions on alarms?

[@ABS-oh8jt]

Great video.thank you, I'm finding my sky router is getting really hot since my camera was connected to it... would there be a fear of it overheating or getting damaged??

[@christinabellyou3940]

Thanks for the video, I've moved into a house with this system but it says 'no video' and its offline, but it's connected to the router. I can't find which app is correct either, there seem to be lots, but not the exact name. Can you help me at all please?

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, I would suggest trying the ProControl App, but first of all its key to get it online. Id start by maybe, resetting the nvr and cycling the internet connection. Also ensure your Firmware is upto date on the nvr.

[@markrickwood4907]

Great advice thank you . I've had a ds 7200 turbo hd DVR with 2 cameras given me .. I will hard wire the 2 cameras to the dvd box which is standard I am assuming ... But do I have to connect the dvd box to a router or can I set up the internet part of it through the hot spots of my phone ... I ask because I do not have the internet where the camera are .. thank you

[@DIYJourney1]

I assume you don’t have the 4g DVR/NVR so yes it will be needed to connected directly if you want it in your phone. Powerline adaptors can be used which helps.

[@zjzozn]

Will done chap... super vlog !

[@ronnieroo227]

Hoping for advice as we changed our Internet provider and so lost our camera to computer viewing. Changed ip address but not helped. Thank you so much 😘

[@Wind_Ninja_Jubei]

Helped appreciated

[@Sadiqkhan-jr2bx]

So Good

[@innocentone8212]

Thanks for your video my question can you install that monitor without any internet

[@DIYJourney1]

Yes just requires a hdmi cable to the NVR

[@aRahman4Media]

Hi mate. I just moved into a property a d the previous owners left the cctv installed. They left the nvr box in the attic with the mouse. They said we could connect it to our smartphones. Is that true? Not sure how to connect it to the TV as the nvr box is in the attic. So confusing!

[@cmgsecurity4303]

Is it connected to internet via Ethernet? Does the nvr have a output source connected the now?

[@DIYJourney1]

If it is a hikvision system, you will need to connect a ethernet cable from your router to the LAN port on the NVR. If the router is not close by then you can use powerline adaptors. You would also need the hikconnect app. Also to watch on the TV there is a hdmi port normally on the back of the nvr and this will allow viewing on a tv

[@aRahman4Media]

@@DIYJourney1 thank you. I was wondering what a powerline adaptor was, searched it and then noticed the previous owner left it in our living room. Was wondering what that was. I'll set it up with an Ethernet cable and then try to use the app. My next issue is the login and password provided by the previous owner doesn't work and the previous owner said if all fails then to contact dg alarms. Thanks again.

[@ANDY-we7mr]

hi can you help i got a NVR 16ch but i could not turn off the smart light whats the soft ware down load i dont have internet explorer

[@K10jak]

Swan brand?! Never again!!! This is why I'm watching your vid!

[@skuzy]

so would you need a dedicated computer for this for the set up etc. ?

[@DIYJourney1]

If you have a NVR, id say just a screen, but a windows based computer would also work. Hope that helps.

[@TheShanehurley]

Great video. Just one question. Where are you buying your hik vision equipment from. Thanks and keep up the good work 👍👍

[@DIYJourney1]

Thanks, I have an account with DVS

[@marydoran8108]

if I switch sky box to a newer sky box will I have to reset the whole system or will it automatically connect thank you

[@DIYJourney1]

No it should connect, if its doesn’t ot may just require a cycle of the ‘enable dhcp’ under network

[@paulgorst4480]

Hi mate. I have 2 IP cams with built in dvr's at the moment using micro SD cards. If I get this system would I be able to connect my existing cameras to the NVR. Thanks in advance.

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, Its not something I have ever done, so cant really give you an answer. I do believe alot of NVR’s I believe do accommodate IP Cameras

[@trevorwilson5739]

Hi Have you had any issues with live view mobile viewing on the (C) variant of this NVR Thanks in advance

[@babu6984]

Is it mandatory to have Television OR just mobile phone is enough??

[@DIYJourney1]

It is needed for the set up. Not essential after, but any alterations would require one or a laptop.

[@440robin1]

Can I ask you a question, I set myself a Poe setup up I brought cat 6 wire into my garage and fixed the 2 cameras to my garage covering my back and side of my house really all I need, but the wife bought me another camera for Christmas, now if I put this camera at the front of my house I have no way of getting the cable back to the NVR, so what’s the best way of setting it up as a stand alone camera recording to the SD card the camera is the hikvesion colour VU 4mp DS-2cD 2347G2-LU

[@DIYJourney1]

Great question, few ways I believe, you could just power the camera with a poe supply and try connect wirelessly. What I did at our old house with a remote garage, I used a poe injector to power the camera, and then use powerline adaptors to get the data back to the nvr which was in the loft. Worked great.

[@440robin1]

@@DIYJourney1 ok so I understand power supply for the camera then a wireless adapter to send the signal, so will the NVR get the single because it’s connecting to the same router or do I need something at the NVR, my NVR has just got a cat 6 wire coming from my router straight into the NVR, or will this camera be nothing to do with the NVR and recording onto the SD

[@DIYJourney1]

Using powerline adaptors its a direct connection to the nvr not the router. Hard to explain but this is the jist: Camera > POE Injector > Garage Powerline Adaptor > Housewiring because of powerline adaptors > NVR Powerline Adaptor > NVR The > are cat5 or 6 cable, hope this helps, very hard to explain.

[@440robin1]

@@DIYJourney1 I see, so you basically saying the same way the BT adopters work ? but they have have to be on the same ring mains earth and my garage isn’t

[@DIYJourney1]

Thats it, although not BT ones. I always use TP Link ones, much better. Iv heard a few say that, but that certainly wasn’t the case at my old house as the garage was fed on its own circuita d consumer unit. At my current house, they have been used on the downstairs ring feeding a device on the upstairs ring. Its certainly worth a try, I used that method for 4 years with no issues.

[@danielebrahim2336]

Hi where did you buy the hikvision kit. It seems to trade only.....

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, I buy mine from DVS, who are a trade dealer. There are retailers out there I have seen that sell. They are slightly dearer, but I think it was CCTVTEK I saw.

[@iansullivan9590]

Can the NVR connect wirelessly? Or does it have to be hardwired through ethernet?

[@DIYJourney1]

Hardwired or with the newer 4g I imagine that would be wireless. You can use Powerline Adaptors to help get the network to the NVR.

[@garethmairs4897]

Thanks for the great video, where did you purchase this please

[@DIYJourney1]

Thank you, from one of the UK distributors DVS.

[@bacrawford62]

Thanks for the info xxx

[@mumfirth]

Could you help I have a Hik just the one camera it worked OK for a while then for no reason it stopped working and the message says it off line is this an easy fix Many Thanks

[@DIYJourney1]

My two suggestions would be, to either reset the camera, or update the firmware

[@davidjones5174]

Can u tell me why on line crossing and intrustion i have 5 camreas it only lets me do 2 line crosses and one intrustion then says something about storage

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, Its not something Iv experienced myself, all I could think is if you may have continuous recording or not a large enough hard drive

[@davidjones5174]

@@DIYJourney1 i have fulltime record maybe thats it thanks 4 reply

[@DIYJourney1]

No problem, please let me know how you get on. Be good to share with others.

[@mattzaremba7941]

Have you had any issues updating firmware on IP cameras and NVR. Also how did you go about doing this ?

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, no never had any issues. I tend to download from Hikvision and put on to a usb stick. Then plug that in to the nvr and update everything

[@user-hj4is7mg6p]

Hi, please could you help me, I have a Hikvision 4 camera system the the dvr is a DS-7204HQH1-K1. I changed the hard drive for one which was double the capacity of the one that was in.Of couurse I did not know that you had to go through a certain proceedure in order to swap hard drive so the end result is I have a blank screen. The guy who fitted it seems to have done one as his phone number gets me nothing.Any help to get it up and running would be most welcome, i'm 76 so go easy on me lol.

[@isaacmorgan9620]

I Wish to help, ccan we talk privately

[@vandalstookthehandle]

Hi mate. Very useful video thanks. Our circumstance is a bit different. We are attempting to use a Hikvision mini dome in an Owl nest box : ] The nest box is apprx 1.2m square and you can view live cameras here on youtube for Owl boxes, Robert E Fuller has some great live feeds here on KZbin. We will be linking it to a Hik VCR as you show and recording footage for uploading to KZbin later. I got a bit confused with the app bit. In order to connect to the camera view with your phone you need the internet...is that right? As you have wifi there in your house. Unfortunately we don't have the internet, modem or wifi at our venue, so I assume the app will not be able to connect to the camera? I'm new to this stuff so just getting my head round it all. I think a possible way to enable phone viewing is by linking a 4G router to the VCR and using that as our signal. The area location has good 4G signal, though our course the router would need a network sim. Have I understood all this correctly? Would be grateful for any help you give. Cheers, Steve.

[@nabeelasghar552]

I have 4 cameras installed in a house I’ve just bought and I don’t have the video recorder. Is it as simple as buying a video recorder and inputting the 4 Ethernet cables (for 4 cameras - they are bundled up linked to the office room) in to the recorder and following your instructions to set this up? Also would you be able to advise where to procure the video recorder from?

[@DIYJourney1]

Yes thats correct. Depending which you require, but hikvision items you could try CCTV Tek

[@fredthewaterboy]

I'm currently looking at a similar solution and would like to determine what quantity of HHD storage is required. Can you advise wether you have motion triggered or continous recording enabled and the amount of storage this takes up over a month?

[@DIYJourney1]

I have motion detection on, with 2TB HDD and 5x 8mp cameras and can see back to mid October. Personally I don’t see a need for continuous but is down to personal preference

[@fredthewaterboy]

@@DIYJourney1 Thankyou for the quick response. I have read other manufacturers provide a pre motion recording of 5/10 seconds to ensure targets are captured in the footage. Have you ever found this to be required and if so has the positioning of the cameras help aleviete this?

[@DIYJourney1]

I have 10second either side just so you see the whole event. The positioning will help but motion should pick anything uo in the image anyway

[@Gjbsecurityandalarms]

Hikvision do an app for calculating the size of hdd required for days and what MP you are using

[@shelleyk7462]

I have this cctv system and I’m really happy with it especially the app but I didn’t set it up and soon I need to turn off the electricity as I’m having new lights fitted by an electrician. I know I have to shut down the system but my question is when I turn it on will all the settings still be there and will it start recording automatically?

[@DIYJourney1]

I have no issues when I turn mine off, which regularly I have and as long as the footage is recorded on to a storage device then in theory you shouldn’t lose your recordings. I never have.

[@timelesshomegh]

Is 1TB enough as a memory for home use? Thanks

[@DIYJourney1]

Yes, on motion detection that would give around 2months footage

[@raff91]

Hi is there a way to have split screen just 2 cameras showing and no boxs saying no signal Thanks

[@DIYJourney1]

I don’t believe there is a way for 2x but you can have 4x and rather than no signal you have the hikvision label displayed.

[@marley2319]

What happens to the DVR and or hard drive if you have a power cut, are they corrupted and therefore no good, have to renew them? Also I need to turn my electric off as the bathroom pull cord on the light switch has just snapped and you can’t just renew the cord you’ve gotta replace the fitting so need to turn off electric. So when shutting down the DVR ( don’t know how to do that yet ) I’ve see a video that says it’s not shut down only ready for you to remove the plug from the wall. Is that correct? Mine has a 4 way splitter so do I unplug both? Any help will be much appreciated. Kind regards in anticipation.

[@DIYJourney1]

Im not sure if this is being way overthought about. I can only comment for my system, but the idea of a NVR with a hard drive is to store the information regardless of a power cut. Would defeat the object if it all was corrupted after. I literally just turn my NVR off at the switch and its off. Im sure there is a way to do it via the NVR, but after 7 years with this system, Iv not had an issue yet

[@marley2319]

@@DIYJourney1 Hi, thanks for the very quick reply. It was just something they guy that installed it said and then I’ve seen it on KZbin videos and googled it too, but if you’ve had no trouble that’s very reassuring as I’m desperate to have a bathroom light back.. the light also works the extractor fan so I’m not even sure what light fitment I need? Just something else that I need to find out.. I’m stuck in as I’m one of the few that can’t have a covid vaccine. Life is a real hassle for me now! Thank you again for the quick reply. Take care.

[@lukebryan7667]

I have an issue with my cameras it says network is unstable when I view on a mobile device can you help please ?

[@jonharris1198]

Hi can you connect a dvr to a tp link 600 as I don't want to run cable all the way back to the router

[@DIYJourney1]

Absolutley 👍🏻 Iv used that method for years.

[@lvlviv1728]

Thank u 😊

[@sunnynavnit4151]

Hi, I have a question. If I change my Modem, and I want to access the Cemera on the Phone again using CAM HI, i cannot find the camera, is there anything I have to do. Is the password usually come from the recording box or is it just the modem or camera password

[@stephenlivesey1]

Just one question, on playback the motion is show with a yellow line, but the one i just setup for a mate is in blue blocks, any ideas

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, I believe but could be wrong without doing the research, blue is one of the other types of and could may be a smart event recording. My newer Acusense records with blue, but is still yellow on the app

[@stephenlivesey1]

@@DIYJourney1 thanks for the reply, i wasn't sure if blue would mean continuous.

[@DIYJourney1]

Yeah normally on the settings it does doesn’t it with green being motion. I do think blue is smart recording on the playback though, I could be wrong however. It may be a newer firmware or something on the cameras/nvr if its newer than yours and the same.

[@a7joo]

Can you tell me why all of a sudden when I go into playback my front camera is saying no records found. Yet my back camera works for playback. I just don’t understand why it has stopped working. Your help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, could be worth checking the recording settings to make sure it is recording.

[@heavywater8656]

Hi, I have a W Box dvr hybrid. I got a hikvision camera all the cables etc but no picture showing. Do the cameras work with most DVRs?

[@DIYJourney1]

I believe they may work with some. Is the camera brand new? If not, have you reset them?

[@haroonbaz5647]

Can you twist the camera around to get the view correct after its fitted just incase it's in the wrong angle?

[@haroonbaz5647]

Do the wall mounts come with it? I have pebble dash walls

[@DIYJourney1]

Yes you can adjust them and yes they have a mount. It is up to you whether you add junction boxes.

[@MrBritGrit]

Hi can you put links to cams etc in description..

[@DIYJourney1]

If you contact me over on Instagram, I can help source. The systems are not always readily available without accounts.

[@karim_680]

Hi there where can I purchase hikvision cctv from as I'm not trade. Or do I just setup a trade account??

[@mattjames88]

Had these set up around the house but neighbours complaining they keep flashing. Any ideas how to turn them off?

[@DIYJourney1]

It depends what cameras you have, I assume it the colorvu or ones with a strobe. I believe in the settings there is an option to turn them off, but may affect the quality of the image

[@andreiiama6369]

Hey man, great video, can you please let me know where did you get your NVR and camera? I am looking to get the exact same. Thanks

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, I bought them from DVS. Hope this helps.

[@Nachos11]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@scorpionnetherrealm8937]

Hi mate my friend has unplugged everything as he is having the room plastered but says camera aint working. Am i right to say once he connects it all up to the tv the camera will work again? Could you also tell me what pin is the wire please that connects the camera to the tv?

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, In theory yes, once all plugged back in, it should power back up. HDMI Lead from NVR to the TV

[@dipeshpatel8031]

Hi Thanks for the content. Is the ethernate cable necessary from router to nvr?? As my router would be in a different room from set up.

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, The ethernet from router to nvr would be required to have access to the cameras remotely on the app or computer. Of you are happy to view via a monitor connected to the nvr then no its not needed. You could use home powerline adaptors to connect your nvr to the router.

[@dipeshpatel8031]

@@DIYJourney1 thank you for reply much appreciated.

[@rickpeters2822]

Hey man, I'm trying to setup the system so I can view the cameras outside of the house. It works all fine on our wifi at home but I can't figure it out for outside the house. Do you have any tips?

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, If you go to network in settings and enable dhcp, then download your appropriate hikvision spp

[@rickpeters2822]

@@DIYJourney1 I have aleady have the DHCP enabled.

[@rickpeters2822]

@@DIYJourney1 I can view my cameras on our wifi but when I turn off my wifi I can't view my cameras.

[@DIYJourney1]

Hmm...I had that previously, but was down to not doing the port forwarding. On the more recent units, I have always just cycle enable dhcp and then chose hik connect on the platform access page

[@rickpeters2822]

@@DIYJourney1 mm idk what it is then.

[@georgeemanson]

Is there a limiting size to the hard drive you can install?

[@DIYJourney1]

Personally I don’t know of the max, hopefully someone can advise. I believe a limiting factor maybe the number of hdd you can install. No harm in going say 4TB over a 1TB. I could be wrong but I also think bigger helps the processing speeds of the nvr too

[@gopancingdotcom2361]

Is it compulsary to install power suply..or just the dvr is enough

[@DIYJourney1]

I presume you mean with having a RJ45 connection aswell as a 12v connector. This particular system is POE, so power over ethernet. This powers the camera so no need to a power supply. The only time I would say a power supply would be needed is in remote setting where the camera is recording locally rather to a NVR.

[@gopancingdotcom2361]

@@DIYJourney1 so u means to view my recording online.if i just want to use without internet,dont need the 12 v powrr suply?.

[@DIYJourney1]

It depends what system you have. If the cameras and NVR are POE, then plugging the camera directly to the NVR with the cat5/ethernet type cable will power it. If they aren’t POE, or you cant physically get that connection between the canera and NVR then you will need a power supply.

[@motormusic1]

Can you advise please?? I’ve set my hikvision colorvu camera to 5mp using its internal osd.. my nvr is only 4mp And I now don’t have any image. How can I reset the camera without accessing its osd? It’s not ip camera it’s a bnc one

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, You can reset each camera at the unit itself, under the cover that is screwed down.

[@motormusic1]

DIY Journey hi, thanks for your quick reply. The camera is a turret camera and there’s no physical reset button on it. I’ve just checked

[@DIYJourney1]

I have turrets, albeit IP ones, Iv never actually seen a bnc one, So wouldn’t know to be honest if there isnt a flap you can unscrew

[@nonenone4265]

How to put dvr on line. If there offline

[@shahrazkh1]

Good evening how to remove no link on display which I have 5 camera with 8 channels nvr. Thanks

[@DIYJourney1]

Give this a try: Log into your NVR and navigate to the Menu (right click) Select Configuration Click on the Live View tab on the left hand side At the top of this window, click on the View tab Select the live view layout you wish to configure via the buttons on the bottom left of the preview panel (in this case 4x4) Click the [x] next to the channel name (D01, D02 etc.) of any camera you don't wish to view in the preview panel (our customer needed to remove 6 unused channels). Their D01-D16 name should be replaced with a blank X Hit Apply when done Navigate back to your NVRs live view and the No Link messages should have been replaced with the Hikvision logo.

[@RMD80GAMER]

where did you get the Hikvision cameras from every where in the uk is trade only 😒

[@DanTDMJace]

Have you hurd of Amazon?

[@none-qq9lg]

I can't find anyone who is willing to sell hikvision products to the public! any recommendations?

[@DIYJourney1]

Try: www.cctvtek.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAjwvsqZBhAlEiwAqAHElVJ4rmxlI1Rer7vg8GvvbXBnNdrcc67C1x6ID57G6gmrCjOb7H7CchoC1HkQAvD_BwE

[@none-qq9lg]

​@@DIYJourney1 no luck trade only :(

[@michaelwharton1931]

Can you help me my fone saying I'm off line my tv has all the cameras on could you help me please

[@DIYJourney1]

Hi, You have likely lost your internet connection to the NVR (video recorder).

[@michaelwharton1931]

@@DIYJourney1 ok thanks for your reply 👍

[@WasimTechTv]

Hello Sir. My 32 Hikvision channel NVR video buffering and blur NVR model DS-7P32NI-K2 6 mp Hikvision camera installed Ping 1ms

[@voltairepine7239]

it is same config to DVR coaxial type cable ?

[@DIYJourney1]

No, this is an NVR, so uses cat5