Archive for May 23rd, 2022

What is a DVR digital video recorder? A DVR is the recording device which stores all the images onto internal Hard Drives for up to 4,8,16 or 32 CCTV cameras and view all 4,8,16 to 32 on a display. Recordings can be played back from all the cameras or one at a time. the owner […]

What is a DVR digital video recorder? A DVR is the recording device which stores all the images onto internal Hard Drives for up to 4,8,16 or 32 CCTV cameras and view all 4,8,16 to 32 on a display. Recordings can be played back from all the cameras or one at a time. the owner […]

Can I have a covert camera installed? Q: What is the difference between covert and normal camera equipment? A: A Covert camera is a hidden camera and cannot be easily detected, and a normal cctv camera is usually a fixed camera system in full view that not only records the selected area but also acts […]

How many CCTV cams can I have on a system? The amount of CCTV cameras used on a system all depends on the technology that you will be using. Normal CCTV can go up to 16 cameras and now 32 cameras as the DVR recorder being used will have 16 or 32 channels giving you […]

How Clear are the Pictures? How clear are the images? having different types of technology CCTV picture clarity images vary from grainy to very clear here are the resolutions below Normal D1 CCTV = 720 x 480 old CCTV cameras No longer being made. 960H CCTV = 960 x 480 No longer being made. AHD […]

The aim of CCTV is to act as an extra deterrent (Burglary tends to be an opportunistic crime), to identify and deter offenders who are targeting specific property and, in the case of external remotely monitored CCTV, to stop potential intruders by issuing an audio warning before they attempt to break into the building.There are […]

Before starting to compare systems, sit down and consider your CCTV needs carefully. First, consider what you want to monitor. General comings and goings? Vehicles? Do you want to see faces, merchandise, crowds? Once you decide what you want to see, choosing components will become easier. Be aware that there is different grades of electronics […]

Currently there is 6 main technologies that are mainstream on the ever expanding CCTV market which is D1 CCTV, 960H CCTV, HD-CVI CCTV, AHD CCTV, HD-SDI Digital CCTV, IP Digital CCTV. Sounds confusing ? Please see the main 5 technologies below. D1 Analogue CCTV Analogue Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems provide cost effective video surveillance […]