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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Sharx Security SCNC3606 Cat5 PoE Wired Weatherproof Outdoor MPEG4 IP Network Camera with Infrared Night Vision and built in DVR

This outdoor night vision IP camera works on 10/100 Ethernet with Cat5 wiring. Multiple viewers can see video or snapshots in any of the supported formats including MPEG4, MJPEG, 3GPP and JPEG. Both HTTP and RTSP streaming protocols are supported for use with browsers or media players on Windows or Mac computers as well as iPhone, Droid, Blackberry or other web enabled cell phones. Multiple streams with 3 separate choices of image quality are available simultaneously. Video can be adjusted from near DVD quality with audio and full motion (2048K, 640 x 480, 30 fps) all the way down to a bandwidth saving mobile stream (20K, 176 x 144, 5 fps). With the included MicroSD memory card the camera functions as a standalone DVR for motion detection or continuous video. Recording time ranges from 1 hour/GB to almost 100 hours/GB based on selected video quality. The camera can automatically upload recorded video files to an FTP server or standalone network drive with FTP feature. This new version includes an indoor/outdoor connection box. The mounting bracket can attach to the top or bottom of the camera for maximum positioning flexibility. This camera can be powered over the Cat5 cable using 802.3af PoE Power over Ethernet technology or using the included international standard AC adapter. This camera can see up to 45 ft in absolute darkness with its powerful infrared LEDs. A router with available Cat5 network jack is required for operation. Access from outside the home network (LAN) requires internet service. Automatic setup for remote viewing requires a recent model router with the UPnP feature. Older routers, networks with multiple routers, or Apple Airport require manual configuration. Step by step instructions included for current version of Airport Extreme or Time Capsule. Includes 30 days unlimited free email tech support and up to 30 minutes of free telephone support during the first 30 days after purchase.

Color: white Brand: Sharx Model: SCNC3606 Dimensions: 4.00" h x 3.00" w x 10.00" l, 2.00 pounds Weatherproof Outdoor Hi-Resolution 10/100 Ethernet PoE IP Network Camera with infrared night vision 30 fps MPEG4 @ 640 x 480 with microphone for viewing or recording Built in DVR can record 2 whole days with included 4 GB MicroSD card, expandable to one week with 16 GB card Motion detection or timed emails and FTP uploads See streaming video on your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad or other web enabled smartphone

Most helpful customer reviews 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. A lot of camera for the money By Keep Iru At first I was a bit skeptical about this camera, a good quality outdoor, POE camera with an IR cut filter at that price seemed too good to be true. I had read some positive reviews on the Y-Cam Bullet, of which the Sharx is a rebranded version, but the Sharx version was priced even lower so I figured I'd chance it. I'm glad I did! Immediately after opening the box I was impressed with the quality. It looks and feels solid and well built. Setup was quick and easy. The image is clear and the colors are very good in day time viewing. The IR works well and I can clearly see the image at night. While the camera does support POE, the wiring harness that comes out the back of the camera contains several other connectors, for power, audio and alarm. Unfortunately these cannot be removed, so any connections you don't use will need to be secured in a weatherproof location. I suppose it was expected that all of those wires be pushed through a wall to terminate indoors, but in my case that was not possible. An outdoor electrical box was recommended by Sharx in the manual. I picked one up at the local hardware store for a few dollars and hid it as best I could. I using i-Catcher software and as this camera was not on its list of supported cameras I needed to contact Sharx support to answer a few questions about it. They emailed me back within the hour, were very knowledgeable about the product and quite helpful. Over the next several emails I asked them a lot of questions. They were always quick to respond and with complete and useful answers. Pros: Supports standard POE Clear and vivid daytime image IR lighting and cut filter makes for good night images Well built, solid, appears to be well sealed Outstanding email support Very thorough printed manual A good amount of adjustments in the menus Cons: No user installable firmware, requires Sharx support if you need to upgrade. No downloadable documentation. Don't lose the manual! Several hardwired connections on the wiring harness that have to be weatherproofed if not installed through a wall. Overall I am very satisfied with this purchase. It is an excellent camera when considering the low cost, good quality day and night images and the superb support behind it. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Best Outdoor PoE camera for the money By S. Faulk This review is for the most part a copy of the write up I did for the Sharx 3605 because I own both. I will add a few details that are relevant to the 3606 but overall it is a similar experience. A few months ago our house was broken into from a very brazen group of three robbers (punks) that backed their car into our driveway, jumped over the fence and smashed the back sliding door in order to gain entry. Luckily our home has an alarm so they quickly made their way through the house and out the front door without taking much. Our neighbor did witness the event but sadly only got to a brief description of the car and suspects. I decided it was time to take home security up a level and cover some key areas of the house with security cameras. After a lot of reading and studying, the Sharx line seemed to be a great way to start a system so I ordered one to try. When the camera arrived I followed the instructions for set up and everything went smoothly. The manual is very easy to follow and written in clear English. I had the camera configured and running on my LAN system in about 20 minutes. After initial configuration I dialed in the picture quality and basic configuration, then next step was being able to see the camera when I am away from home. I have AT&T Uverse for Internet service and the Sharx manual includes absolutely perfect instructions to configure the 2wire router so you can view the camera remotely via the Internet. Without the manual I probably would have been lost on this step but the manual made

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