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19 Sep

How To Select The Right Security DVR

October 28, 2011
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Selecting the right DVR can be quite complex. Even many in the security industry really don't understand the technology involved. There are many factors to consider. Often, two DVRs seem to be similar, when...

19 Sep

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How much storage do I need for my DVR?

October 28, 2011
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There are many factors when trying to determin how much storage you will need for your DVR. The first thing you need to decide is how long you will need to keep stored video...

15 Sep

CCTV Articles

What is a Substream?

October 28, 2011
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Some of the newer DVRs on the market offer a feature called either a substream or a dual stream. A sub stream is used for viewing your DVR over the LAN or WAN when...

03 Sep

CCTV Articles

What is a PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) Camera?

October 28, 2011
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A PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera refers to the ability of a camera to move up and down (tilt), left and right (pan), and to magnify (zoom). Typically, the pan-tilt function is accomplished with a built...

26 Aug

CCTV Articles

Legalities of audio recording

October 28, 2011
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Recording audio in conjunction with video can make a huge difference in the value of the video. Audio recording could be used as evidence in employee misconduct investigations, insurance liability claims or even criminal...

19 Aug

CCTV Articles

Surveillance System for a Parking Lot

October 28, 2011
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CCTV, parking lot camera, ptz, retail security
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It may seem challenging to attempt to properly cover your parking lot with security cameras. Just using overview cameras to monitor an entire parking lot will usually not be enough. Though the overview cameras...

14 Aug

CCTV Articles

H.264 Video Compression

October 28, 2011
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Anyone who has been researching video surveillance has definitely heard of H.264. H.264 is a video compression standard that provides the most efficient video compression techniques available today without compromising image quality. An H.264...

13 Aug

CCTV Articles

The Difference Between CIF And 4CIF Resolution

When configuring your DVR for optimal recording, there are many options you will be considering. Among them is the resolution you want to record in. While most DVR's can record in CIF resolution (360x240)...

11 Aug

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What is the NTSC And PAL Setting On My DVR?

October 28, 2011
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Many DVRs are compatible with both NTSC and PAL standards. NTSC standard is predominately in North America and PAL in Europe. The PAL and NTSC standard actually refer to the method used to transmit...

11 Aug

CCTV Articles

CCD vs CMOS

October 28, 2011
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At the heart of every digital camera in the world there is an image sensor. The image sensor converts light into a digital signal. There are two basic types of image sensors in use...

10 Aug

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How To Optimize The Motion Detection Settings On Your DVR

October 28, 2011
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One of the greatest features of the modern day DVR is the ability to only record motion events. Before the day of motion recording, VCR's would record video 24/7 which required you to fast...

08 Aug

CCTV Articles

The Relationship Between The Camera TVL And The Resolution Of The DVR

December 4, 2012
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Here is a very common question. How many TVL should the camera have to best use the resolution of my DVR? This is one of the most misunderstood relationships in CCTV. The resolution that...

07 Aug

CCTV Articles

The Basics of RS485 and PTZ Control

October 28, 2011
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Almost every DVR has the ability to control a multitude of devices using the RS485 protocol. RS485 uses 2 wires to send and receive data to and from these devices. All the devices in...

07 Aug

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License Plate Capture Basics

October 28, 2011
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CCTV, Security Cameras, Security Surveillance, Video Surveillance
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As a security dealer, one of the most common requests you will receive from your customer is license plate capture. License plate capture is often confused with license plate recognition so I will first...

07 Aug

CCTV Articles

CCTV Lens Technology

October 28, 2011
Posted by rabshear
CCTV, Security Cameras, Security Surveillance, Video Surveillance
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One of the main considerations when installing a security surveillance system is the lens. Without lenses, the system would be useless. Most cameras come with a choice of lenses, while box type security cameras...

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