Archive for September, 2011



Best Home Security Camera

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Many of our customers ask us this question “What is the best home security camera?”  Our answer, as vague as it may seem, is usually “that depends.”  Security cameras come in so many different types and varieties for so many different applications, that it is truly difficult to say this is “the best home security camera.”  Probably, a more practical question is, “What is the best security camera for this particular application?”

In the following article, we’ll try to help determine what some of the best home security cameras are that Security Camera King (SCK) offers based on their application.  Remember everyone’s situation (and application) is different, so it’s important to consider these cameras as presented without tight restrictions.

USB Security Camera

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

USB security cameras are both affordable and easy to install which makes them an ideal choice for security and surveillance monitoring both in the home and at the office, especially if you are not interested in buying a full system.  USB security cameras utilize a personal computer as part of the security system instead of a Digital Video Recorder or DVR.

“USB” is a computer acronym that stands for Universal Serial Bus.  These cameras require a coaxial cable or similar cabling for transmitting their video images to a processor or personal computer.  They do this via the personal computer’s USB plug.

How to view your DVR using Internet Explorer 9

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

SecurityCameraKing.com.  In this video I will show you how to access your DVR using Internet Explorer 9.  This configuration will apply to Windows 7, 32 or 64 bit operating system and Windows Vista 32 or 64 bit operating system.

So the first thing we’ve got to do is make sure that you know what operating system your running or what version or what type by going to the “Start” button, and right click on “Computer” then click on “Properties.”

How to Install a Power Supply

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

First in advance we’ve already punched out the hole in there you can pick any of the bottom wholes in there to get easy access but you can use any of the holes around the power supply.

Next you’ll want to reference the codes on the door you’ll see it will show you the positive and the negative, positive being your red cable.

Next you’ll want to take your cable and connect it to your camera by just simply inserting it in there.  Then pushing your cable through the hole that you punctured through the power supply box.

How to Install BNC Compression Connectors

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

This is video demonstration for SecurityCameraKing.com on how to properly install a compression fitting for BNC connectors to RG59 cable.

First you slice off the outer sheath and then you go ahead and you will notice that there is a white sleeve inside and you will cut the white sleeve inside exposing the copper inside the cable.

You want to leave just enough copper, that’s a little long, to get into the BNC connector.  So you’ll notice here as you compare that that’s what it should look like right over here.