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Indoor Security Cameras

Monday, June 4th, 2012

Indoor Security CamerasMany times, when people think about adding security cameras to their home or business, they mainly consider the outside. Indoor security cameras are just as important as outdoor security cameras, however. In both residential and commercial settings, indoor security cameras can help to prevent crime and help home or business owners to properly monitor their property at all times.

Why Do I Need Security Cameras Inside My Home?

What Is Frames Per Second?

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

A definition of frames-per-second (FPS)

What Is Frames Per SecondFPS is a term that describes the processing speed of a series of still image frames. More specifically, for example, 15 FPS means that a processor can record a series of 15 still image frames in one second so that when the frames are played back for a viewer, in one second of time, the viewer sees all 15 frames in the sequence in which they were recorded, giving it the appearance of motion.

Managing Your Security System

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Managing Your Security SystemOnce your digital video security and surveillance system is installed it’s now time to for managing your security system.  This is the point where all of the cameras are mounted in place, the power supply is mounted and the cameras are connected to it and the cameras are connected to the DVR and are ready to go.

First you need to check each camera to make sure it is aimed in the direction you want.  The camera’s field of view is very important and some things need to be taken into consideration when managing your security system’s cameras.

Coax Surge Protection

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Although the cable used for digital video security systems does not carry a high voltage charge, coax surge protection is still required to protect your system from lightening and even overzealous power outages, and power surges.  If a surge makes its way to the camera or to the DVR your system could be destroyed.

While power outages and other non-lightening power surges are highly irregular for digital video security camera systems, coax surge protection is needed much more often, especially if you have outdoor cameras that could be a target for a random lightening bolt hit.

Free iPhone App for Viewing your Security Cams

Thursday, May 27th, 2010