CCTV DVR NTSC PAL Video Setup

for iDVR-PRO Analog CCTV / AHD / TVI Surveillance DVRs

This article will go over toggling the NTSC / PAL video setting on the iDVR-PRO video surveillance DVRs. NTSC is the video standard for the United States. Most countries outside of the United States use PAL video.

If you are getting the following error(s) on the iDVR-PRO DVR and are not seeing video, then most likely the unit is not on the correct setting.

Errors you will see:

"Error Invalid Connection SD(NTSC)"

" Error Invalid Connection SD(PAL)"

To resolve this, we will need to change the AC POWER Frequency in the iDVR-PRO system menu. Please follow the instructions below.

1. Go to MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > SYSTEM > SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

2. Now change the AC POWER FREQUENCY to 60hz (NTSC) or 50hz (PAL)

iPhone / iPad Compatible

Android Compatible

Mac Compatible

Works with Analog CCTV and HD Security Cameras

Hybrid iDVR-PROs work with the following security camera types and resolutions.

• AHD Cameras (720p and 1080p resolution models supported)
• TVI Cameras (720p and 1080p resolution models supported)
• Analog CCTV Cameras (all analog resolution supported including CIF, D1, 960H)

Request a Demo

If you do not currently have an iDVR-PRO and would like to log in to the demo unit at our office, please request a demo login below. You will be able to log in from iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile devices. You can also log in from Macintosh and Windows computers. Please click here to request a demo login.

Complete CCTV Systems

Did you know? CCTV Camera Pros can provide a complete surveillance system quote that includes any iDVR-PRO model with cameras, cables, connectors, power supplies, and monitors? We can even mix and match SD and HD security cameras because the latest iDVR-PROs are hybrid. They work with CCTV, AHD, and HD-TVI type cameras. As you have probably already seen on our website, we have 2, 4, 8, and 16 camera surveillance systems in pre-made packages. However, it is not possible for us to package up every combination and quantity of all the different camera models that we carry. So, we can also provide you with a custom quote with as many cameras as you need and a mix of any combination of camera model(s) based on your project requirements.

About the Author

This article was written by Mike Haldas, co-founder and managing partner of CCTV Camera Pros. If you have any questions about iPhone security camera app for iDVR, please email me at mike@cctvcamerapros.net.