29 Dec
Product Cameras

IP Security Camera

Nothing has more “global” access in the digital video security camera industry than an IP (Internet Protocol) security camera. These cameras use the Internet as the means for their transmissions so anyone with a broadband Internet connection and a computer can access these cameras. The outreach available for use and/or monitoring has been extended even further with the increased technology in cell phones, namely 3G and 4G broadband Internet access. In the following article we’ll take a look at some Internet security camera systems and how they work.

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22 Dec
Product Cameras

High Resolution CCD Camera

Security camera lines of resolution are one of the factors that determine the size, fineness, or quality of a high resolution CCD camera. Most often, this figure is referenced in TVL which stands for Television Lines and is usually used to reference analog type video quality. Digital resolution is usually referenced in terms of pixels. Let’s take a look at both and see how the lines of resolution relate to high resolution CCD camera picture quality.

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15 Dec
Product Videos

Micro DVRs

There are certain applications for surveillance and security where a “standard” Digital Video Recorder or DVR is just too large. For these applications the best choice is a micro DVR. Micro DVRs can be so small as to fit inside the casing of an ink pen. Let’s take a look at a digital video system that uses standard size DVRs first, and then take a look at micro DVRs.

A standard DVR is about the size of DVD player. The front of the DVR has buttons and switches to control the actions of the DVR. The back of the DVR is where all the connections are made to cameras and other items.

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05 Dec
Security Camera

Benefits of IP Video Systems

Thanks to Internet related technological advancements including 3G and 4G cellular phones, there are several benefits of IP (Internet Protocol) video systems. In this article we’ll explain what an IP video system is, how it works, and the benefits of using this method of digital video security and surveillance.

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02 Dec
Knowledgebase

Managing Your Security System

Once 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.

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30 Nov
Security Camera

Grocery Store Dome Cameras

Grocery store dome cameras can prove to be one of the most valuable and yet least costly methods for providing your grocery store, or any other business, with the security you need. The grocery store dome cameras are so versatile that there almost is a camera to accommodate almost every situation.

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22 Nov
CCTV Articles

CCTV Video Splitter

CCTV video splitters come in many shapes, sizes, and varieties. In this article we’ll take a look at some different types of CCTV video splitters and explore how they are used.

CCTV video splitters can actually perform several different tasks however their primary function is to split one outgoing video signal into two. By using a CCTV video splitter you can take one outgoing video signal and hook it up to play on two different monitors at the same time.

Generally speaking, there are about three different categories of CCTV video splitters. They may be in the form of a simple cable, balun, or even an amplifier.

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09 Nov
Spy and Surveillance

Wireless Baby Monitor

If you are a parent of a newborn baby or an infant you can finally get the peace of mind you deserve at an economical price by using a wireless baby monitor. These devices are actually highly specialized digital video security and surveillance system components designed specifically for monitoring babies or young children. They offer the flexibility of operating as a standalone device or being tied-in to a larger whole-house digital video security system. Most wireless baby monitors also have the versatility to be used just about anywhere inside the home, not just in the nursery or baby’s sleeping area.

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20 Oct
Security Camera

Varifocal Camera

Security cameras utilize two basic lens types based on focusing parameters. These are called fixed lens cameras and varifocal cameras. Fixed lenses have a “fixed” or constant, unchangeable focal length while varifocal lenses have a focal length that can vary. A more familiar term used for electric powered varifocal lenses is a “Zoom” lens; we will concentrate on the varifocal type in the following article.

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17 Oct
Security Camera

Remote Video Surveillance Cameras

Remote video surveillance cameras can be viewed from anywhere. They store what they have monitored in a video file, and save that file to a hard drive in a personal computer or Web server. The video feed from these remote security video cameras can then be accessed by a laptop computer or a personal communication device, such as a cell phone or a PDA.

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16 Oct
Security Camera

PTZ Camera Security

PTZ camera security is the use of a PTZ camera either alone or with other cameras in a system to provide surveillance and security coverage. A PTZ camera is capable of Panning, Tilting, and Zooming.

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16 Oct
Product Cameras

Types of Dome Cameras

There are so many type of dome cameras that it makes this category of digital video security camera incredibly versatile. There are basically three types of security camera: 1. The box camera, a very popular and original security camera; 2. Bullet cameras, so called because of their shape; and, 3. Dome cameras, also named after their shape.

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08 Sep
Security Camera

IP Security Camera Software

There are lots of ways to network a digital video security and surveillance camera system. Thanks to the digital age and the advancements of computer and Internet technology the Internet can be used as a medium for networking, allowing the user to have global access. This is just one of the functions of Internet Protocol or IP security camera software.

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16 Aug
Security Camera

Security Cameras Power Supply

Many people are unaware of the security cameras power supply requirements. There are several different types of power supplies to meet the needs of the camera and accessory equipment. Most all digital video cameras run off a low-voltage power supply so there are not as many factors to be concerned about as there is if they used full household AC current.

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12 Aug
Spy and Surveillance

Computer Security Camera

What a better way to utilize your computer than as a computer security camera? Thanks to today’s modern technology you can utilize your computer to run an entire digital video camera security and surveillance system, and not just the camera.

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