I got this system through "USA Security Store" (through Amazon), the items came quickly and well packed. The instructions to set up the system was pretty basic, but understandable. The operation of the DVR was a little cryptic, but again, simple enough to muddle through.
Installation of the system was straight forward. You simply mount the camera mounts to the side of your house, then mount the camera, then plug the cables (which lead back to the central unit(s). There are two main units that come with with this system: the DVR and the Power Converter (see the posted pictures). I have sliding on house, so a quick trip to Home Depot to get a siding remove was a trip well spent.
I had a few installation questions and the seller was quick to respond with help. When it seemed that I could have had a broken part, they were quick to offer a replacement. It turned out that the weather hood was just shifted (so it looked like the camera had a problem). (They figured that out too, bravo!)
The system has stood up well over several months of use including serious snow and rain in our area.
There are two big conveniences that I like #1, the night vision is pretty cool. The only thing I would caution is that condensation can obscure the picture a bit. As a whole the system does a good job at night. #2, the online viewing is a really nice feature so you don't have turn on the TV to see what's going on outside. I'll post a picture so you can see it.
The only thing that I would caution is that the video quality could be a bit better. Its definitely enough to make out faces and most details. But if you're looking for HD, this isn't it. Still, the main part is that I got all the wiring run, so an upgrade in the future should be much simpler.
All in all, I'm happy with this system I'm glad it came with everything included (no need to figure out what I might/might not need). The seller was helpful and I'd buy from them again.
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