Recent content by johntee

Hi Mike, I've just bought a couple of high frequency vibration alarms that fit to the windows. They are not the ideal deterrent for sure, but on a temporary basis until tomorrow they will at least go off if anyone attempts to smash a window. I have also fitted an internal door security bar on...

Hi Ezra Pound, Brilliant information, I took a look at the link but think it's way above my capabilities to apply. Obviously I'm not unappreciative of your efforts, it's just that I know my ceiling where electronics are concerned. The good news, I've just found out that a family member works...

Hi Trev, You're right about the potential for CCTV to give police evidence, unfortunately the criminal justice system does not thereafter provide enough deterrent via our courts for such offenders. It was in the paper last week that one scumbag was on his 143 offence for burglary, he walked free...

Hi Black Hole, Many thanks for your very extensive reply to my post. I follow what you've said and taken everything on board. I think the best option is to try for an old / discontinued CCTV system with monitor for constant viewing. Since this morning I've installed a security bar across the...

Hi, I bought my disabled and widowed 85 year old mum in law a Fox T2 with freeview some years back, (2012 I think), and it still working brilliantly. It's installed upstairs next to her bed and feeds via HDMI to her TV set. However, last week the local thugs broke into her house via the kitchen...

Hi HarveyB, Many thanks, yet another piece of accrued knowledge. So glad we have members like you. Kindest regards, John

Hello again HarveyB, As promised yesterday, I'm providing feedback on the basis of your "recording something" as being at the root cause of the installation menus above being 'greyed out' I'm pleased to say that you were 'right on the money,' that sorted things out. Please accept my thanks...

Hi Harvey, Thanks for your advice, it's very welcomed. I will check that out in the morning, and feed back my results. Hopefully you'll have 'saved the day'.:) I'm a novice as far as PVR's go but thankfully I'm learning something new each day. Kindest regards, John

Hi, With the assistance of our very helpful and knowledgeable membership, I've just managed to update my T2 recorder software to the standard, non customised v1.03.06 software. This upgrade thankfully solved my YouTube crashing problems instantly. However, whilst cruising through the T2...