30
Mar
An infrared security camera is a camera that can “see” infrared radiation. This is done by a sensor, called a charged coupled device or CCD that is sensitive to infrared light. Let’s take a...
25
Mar
There are many types of remote security cameras and many ways to view the cameras remotely. There are even security cameras designed for home use that are wireless and can be viewed on a...
22
Mar
One feature that is important when designing a Security/Surveillance Camera System is the “Frame Rate,” or “Frames Per Second (fps).”
What is meant by frames per second or frame rate? Let’s take a look at...
19
Mar
You’re in the market for a security surveillance system for your home or your business. What is the one most important component of that system? The Digital Video Recorder, or DVR, is the single...
19
Mar
Security camera methods used to capture, transmit, and store data have greatly improved in a relatively short period of time. In order to discuss the security camera compression methods used with digital video recorders...
16
Mar
One of the benefits of selecting our DVRs are the various video outputs available. The biggest advantage is the HDMI video output. This output allows you to connect the DVR to an HD television...
26
Feb
Access your security cameras from anywhere on most smart phones!This product is a 4, 8, or 16 Channel License for our Mobile Viewer software. View any of our Elite Mini, Elite or Ultimate Series...
21
Feb
Deciding on the right security camera system for your home or business is definitely an important decision. Another important decision is how you will be installing your surveillance system. Will you be using COAX...
15
Feb
Of all the different applications for security cameras, the most common use is definitely for surveillance of businesses. Your business is the source of your income and security for you and your family. It...
10
Feb
As security cameras get more popular and less expensive it is getting much more common to find security cameras installed in residences. A surveillance system in the home can provide much more than peace...
03
Feb
As technology continues to move forward, so do customer expectations. Of all the questions we have been asked over the last couple of years, the most common by far has been " Can I...
31
Jan
It is likely that if you get a security camera system, that you will want to be able to identify an intruder that has been captured on security camera footage. This process is called...
10
Jan
A new emerging service has been coming up lately. I believe it will become more prevalent in a shot period of time. That service is Remote Video Monitoring. While installing security cameras and alarm...
18
Dec
One of the advantages of having today's DVRs vs the older time lapse VCRs for recording your security camera footage is the ability to connect the DVR to your network. By doing so, you...
09
Dec
Connecting a PTZ Camera to a DVR Using Cat-5 Cable.
Remove a small portion of the insulation at both ends of the Cat-5 cable.
Once the insulation is removed, you will see that the Cat-5 cable...