22 Mar
CCTV Articles

What is FPS (Frames Per Second)?

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...

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19 Mar
CCTV Articles

Security DVR Recording Resolutions

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...

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16 Mar
Knowledgebase

Video Output Of The Elite and Ultimate DVRs

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...

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26 Feb
HowTo Videos

Mobile Phone Viewer

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...

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09 Dec
HowTo Articles

How Connect A PTZ To A DVR Using CAT5

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...

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26 Aug
CCTV Articles

Legalities of audio recording

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...

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14 Aug
CCTV Articles

H.264 Video Compression

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...

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11 Aug
CCTV Articles

What is the NTSC And PAL Setting On My DVR?

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...

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10 Aug
HowTo Articles

How To Optimize The Motion Detection Settings On Your DVR

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...

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08 Aug
CCTV Articles

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

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...

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