Question 1

So there will not be a storage device in this unit when I buy it? I will need to by an HD for storage? Is there anything else that I will need? I'd like to know now because I would like to get everything at once so I'm ready to go when it gets here.

Accepted Answer

Correct, it does not come with a hard drive.  I would suggest buying the biggest harddrive you can put in there (2TB) so that you can retain videos for the longest period of time possible.
I would also suggest getting baluns to convert the cable to RJ45, and making your own RJ45 wires.  A popular balun is the Aposonic A-XRJMBNC, you need 2 for each camera.  Using baluns improves the video quality, especially over longer cable lengths, and simplifies installation.  The only caveat is that you have to buy enough cat5, 5e, or 6 cable and a kit to crimp the plugs.  It's easy to do if you are slightly technically inclined.

Question 2

Can you change the camera's with other good quality cameras out there ?

Accepted Answer

It is come with wires  and the cameras colors

Question 3

Would DVR take sata 1 TB hard drive? How easy is it to install and configure HDD in DVR.

Accepted Answer

Yes, a standard computer SATA hard drive will work; however, they recommend a hard drive rated for video/continuous use. The documenation states it supports up to a 2TB hard drive.  I purchased this unit and installed a 1TB hard drive I already had that needed a good use.  It is fairly simple and straight forward to install.  The top cover on the unit comes right off and there is a place to mount the hard drive on the bottom with screws to secure it in place.  Connect the supplied SATA data and power cables to the drive and you're done.  The cover sits back on and the provided screws go in to secure the cover.  There is a built in format utility that will setup the hard drive once it is installed and powered back up.  Then it's ready to go for recording and playback.  If you have installed a hard drive in a computer, this will be a walk in the park since it is easier.

Question 4

what does no hdd mean?

Accepted Answer

No HDD; means you need to buy a hard drive. Check the specks they should be something like "SATA 1x or faster hard drive".

Question 5

Is this system wireless or does one need wires running through the house? No wires are shown in the picture.

Accepted Answer

Yes 4x 50ft black wires.Keep in mind that wireless camera signals can have connectivity problems and the camera still needs a power wire from the closest power outlet.

Question 6

Are these color or not? I don't see anywhere on the specs of any system on the site that says color or black and white.

Accepted Answer

Color

Question 7

what does operating system  linux based mean will this work on window?

Accepted Answer

It just means that the DVR O/S (the software running on the actual DVR) is based off of Linux.  This works with/on Windows O/S and almost any device by accessing the web page for the DVR system, or using their software utility installed on Windows, etc.

Question 8

Could the cameras be mounted to the ceiling with the supplied bracket?
i have an existing Zmodo system, where the camera bracket is screwed in the back of the camera, which makes this easy. But these seem to be screwed in the bottom of the camera.

Accepted Answer

it has two mounting holes 180deg apart.

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