Questions and Answers for Defender Connected 8-Channel 1TB Smart Security DVR with (8) 800 TVL Ultra Hi-Res Indoor/Outdoor Cameras

A:  Hello Ricardo, thank you for your inquiry. The cameras are weather-resistant, meaning that they can be installed outdoors and be exposed to the elements. We do, however, recommend that they be mounted under an overhang of some sort i.e. the eaves of your roof, so as to keep from prolonged, direct exposure.

A:  Hello Terry, thank you for your inquiry. The maximum supported Ethernet cable run is 30'. While longer distances may be possible, troubleshooting support is not provided if you are running lengths in excess of 30'.

A:  Hello Jim, thank you for your inquiry. The ClearVu app is available on both Apple and Android app stores.

A:  Hi Jim, thank you for your inquiry. While it is beneficial, it is by no means required. If you do have any additional technical inquiries, we do recommend that you contact us directly from our website, where you will have both Live Chat and completion of the online contact form for options.

A:  I cant hear the DVR at all but it has an annoying flashing red light when recording

A:  Thank you for your question Chuck. The DVR does have an internal fan that can sometimes be heard.

A:  I have mine mounted "upside down" under eves, and they're still adjustable in every direction, the camera can then be aimed correctly, picture isn't upside down or anything, you'll have no worries

A:  Thank you for your interest in Defender. The cameras included with this system are designed to be mounted alone a horizontal surface. If mounted on a wall, positioning options will limited as it will only have the up and down range of positions.

A:  This item is designed to be mounted alone a horizontal surface.

A:  Thank you for your question Ross. While we do not manufacture Pan Tilt Zoom cameras, most of our DVRs do have an RS485 port on their back for a third party PTZ camera.

A:  Yes on both

A:  Hello John, this system can be viewed through Safari on a Mac and can be viewed online on iPhone with our very own app ClearVu!

A:  Hello Don, great question. If the cameras are mounted on a horizontal surface such as a soffit, they willd have a full 360 degree range of movement horizontally and vertically you will have 90 degrees before the image is upside down.

A:  Thank you for your interest in Defender. This DVR is capable of viewing on a TV or computer monitor with RCA cables, HDMI or VGA.

A:  Yes, simple HDMI connection