Do the cameras need to be plugged into a power source?
359686
the power source is the recorder itself. they plug into that along with the video cables. the hard drive has to be plugged in.
359687
Not at each camera, they get their power through the dual cable that is used to connect the camera to the server.
1859177
Yes they aren't attached to your camera. They are on at all times by switch. They plug into the wall.
2080689
These particular cameras don't need a power supply cable it comes included I have four of these cameras and they all come with their accessories it's easy as plug and play.
2251890
The cameras come packed in boxes of four with a power supply in each box. There is one power supply per four cameras with an adapter lead for four connections. You do not need to buy a separate power supply.
2045134
Not from the camera, you would need to use a separate timer controlling the power 120Volts external to the camera programed to turn on and off.
1617813
You do not need an outlet at each camera location. The cable that provides the video feed is paired with a power cable.
1205428
Yes, this camera has a network jack in the back that allows you to use it "hardwired". It does need to be plugged into power regardless if you are hardwired or wireless.
509999
my cameras are 12 volt. I leave the normal power supply hooked to my cameras and just hook up the video input. I hope this helps.
1604445
The camera kit comes with one power supply with four plugs, one for each camera. You won't need to buy any extra power supplies (unless you want to power every or each camera from different places)
1539283
Mine is plugged in all the time. Picture quality is great and in color. Not sure where I would need to use it without plugging into a power source. May be a feature usable during power outages.
1216609
The cameras require 9 volts DC, and 600 ma current capacity. So I suppose you can power one of the cameras with a battery for outside use but that doesn't seem practical to me. The cameras are design to be used with the supplied AC adapter.
1845610
No, Absolutely Not!!! use only household 110v outlet to power this unit including the cameras!!
1883545
You need to use the DC power adapter. The camera does not have its own internal battery.
419716
Yes the camera must be plugged into an ac outlet. It has a fairly long cord. Maybe 3 feet.
233442
Yes Ronald you are required to use a power adapter also as the dvr is not a supply of power to cameras
1930915
You have to have an AC outlet. I have several cameras outside. I had to drill a hole, run wire across my attic and then spice into the AC adapter in my den where they are all plugged into an AC power strip. If you have an AC adapter closer to your camera you may not need to go through all that, but you need AC power.
1131978
No they use AC adapters. I like the cameras. If you follow the instructions they are pretty straight forward to set up and work well remotely.