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What is CCTV?

CCTV, Closed Circuit Television, is a TV system that does not broadcast TV signals to
public but transmits them over to limited monitor(s). CCTV system usually utilizes
CCD video cameras (to produce the video), cable or wireless transmitters/receivers
or Internet (to transmit the video), and monitors (to see the video). CCTV system is
not only applied to the security and surveillance purpose but also to the other fields
like laboratory in schools or in private companies, even to production lines in
factories. As the application of CCTV system increased, the CCTV industry has
developed variety of CCTV equipment like Time Lapse VCRs, combiners, infrared
illuminators, Pan/Tilt, etc. The most recent development is web camera server which
uses the Internet for remote surveillance.

About Power Source for Cameras

12VDC
Most board cameras, mini cameras and about one third of the professional
cameras work with 12VDC, 100mA to 200mA for B/W cameras and 150mA to
300mA for color ones. These cameras usually have DC jacks to accept DC
power plugs. You should be careful about the polarity (positive and negative)
for this power source. 12VDC power can be supplied by AC Adapter or
battery pack. You may even use a "power cord" plugged to the cigarette
lighter in a car.
24VAC
About two thirds of the professional cameras work with 24VAC, 20VA to
40VA. The cameras usually have screw type connections and you don't need
to worry about the polarity. This power is usually supplied by AC Adapter and
you need to prepare separate power cable for the connection. Unlike 12VDC,
this power can be transmitted to a long distance up to 450ft and is proper for
the cameras that are to be installed outdoor or when you don't have the
power outlet near the camera.
< DIN Cable >
When a camera is connected to a monitor by DIN cable like in most
"observation system*", the power(usually 12VDC) is supplied from the
monitor so that you don't need to worry about the power for the camera.(*
The "observation system" means the monitor has a built-in quad splitter or
switcher and has usually 4 DIN jacks. But, some observation systems which
are packaged by dealers or retailers may have a monitor without DIN jack
and the power for the camera should be supplied separately.)

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12VDC Individual Power Supply


- CLASS II, UL Listed, Regulated, "Ganz"
- Input: 120VAC 60Hz
- Output: 12VDC 500mA
- Stripped and tinned leads with positive lead marked

- 12VDC/500mA (#C12DCR-500):

12VDC Individual Power Supply


- CLASS II, UL Listed, Regulated
- Input: 120VAC 60Hz
- Output: 12VDC (250mA, 500mA, or 1000mA)
- Power cable: 6 ft attached

- 12VDC/250mA (#ADT120250):
- 12VDC/500mA (#ADT120500):
- 12VDC/1000mA (#ADT1201000):

"Ganz" 24VAC Individual Power Supply


- CLASS II, UL Listed
- Power LED indicator
- Input: 120VAC 60Hz
- Output: 24VAC (20VA or 40VA)
- Power cable: 18AWG recommended (not supplied)

- 24VAC/20VA (#C24AC):
- 24VAC/40VA (#C24AC-40):

24VAC Individual Power Supply


- CLASS II, UL Listed
- Power LED indicator
- Input: 120VAC 60Hz
- Output: 24VAC (20VA or 40VA)
- Power cable: 18AWG recommended (not supplied)

- 24VAC/20VA (#CP112420)
- 24VAC/40VA (#CP112440)

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"Ganz" 24VAC Multiple Power Supply


- UL listed, Metal Enclosure
- Wall mountable
- Input: 115VAC (50/60Hz, 0.9 amp)
- Input fuse rated @ 3.5 amp
- Output for each model:
- 4 output: 24VAC @ 3.5 amp (85VA)
- 8 output: 24VAC @ 7 amp (170VA) or 28VAC @ 6.25 amp (175VA)
- 16 output: 24VAC @ 12.5 amp (300VA) or 28VAC @ 10 amp (280VA)
- Output fuse rated @ 3.5A (individually-fused)
- Surge-protected outputs, LED Indicators for each output
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 9.96 x 8.66 x 4.53 inch

- 4 outputs, 100VA (#PS-411A):


- 8 outputs, 100VA (#PS-811A) :
- 8 outputs, 175VA (#PS-821A) :
- 16 outputs, 200VA (#PS-1621A) :

"Altronix" 24VAC Multiple Power Supply


- UL & CUL listed, CE approved (Altronix)
- Input: 115VAC (50/60Hz, 0.9 amp)
- Input fuse rated @ 3.5 amp
- Output for each model:
- 4 output: 24VAC @ 3.5 amp (85VA)
- 8 output: 24VAC @ 7 amp (170VA) or 28VAC @ 6.25 amp (175VA)
- 16 output: 24VAC @ 12.5 amp (300VA) or 28VAC @ 10 amp (280VA)
- Output fuse rated @ 3.5A (all outputs are fused)
- Surge suppression
- Wall mount with 1/2" & 3/4" knockouts
- Dimensions for each model (inch, HxWxD):
- 4 output: 8.5 x 7.5 x 3.5
- 8 output: 12.25 x 7.75 x 4.5
- 16 output: 13.0 x 13.5 x 3.25

- 4 output model (#ALTA2404) :


- 8 output model (#ALTA2408) :
- 16 output model (#ALTA2416) :

LENS

Fixed Focal, Fixed Iris, C-Mount (1/3")


Generic, For C-Mount Cameras. A C-Ring (5mm spacer) is required to be mounted on a CS-Mount camera:
supplied upon request.
4.0 mm (#LENS040):
6.0 mm (#LENS060):
8.0 mm (#LENS080):
12.0 mm (#LENS120):
16.0 mm (#LENS160):

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Fixed Focal, Manual Iris, CS-Mount (1/2", 1/3", & 1/4")


Computar, For CS-Mount Cameras. Manual Iris & Focus, Monofocal
2.3mm/f1.4, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T2314FICS):
2.6mm/f1.6, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T2616FICS):
4.0mm/f1.2, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T0412FICS):
8.0mm/f1.2, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T0812FICS):
12.0mm/f1.4, For 1/2", 1/3", & 1/4" (#H1214FICS):

Varifocal, Manual Iris, CS-Mount (1/2", 1/3", & 1/4")


Computar, For CS-Mount Cameras, Manual Iris & Focus
1.8-3.6mm/f1.6, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T2Z1816CS):
2.9-8.2mm/f1.0, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T3Z2910CS):
3.5-10.5mm/f1.0, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T3Z3510CS):
10-30mm/f1.4, For 1/2", 1/3", & 1/4" (#H3Z1014CS):
5-50mm/f1.3, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T10Z0513CS):

Varifocal, Manual Iris, CS-Mount (1/3" & 1/4")


FUJINON, For CS-Mount Cameras, Manual Iris & Focus
2.8-8mm/f0.95, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#YV2729M)

Varifocal, Manual Iris, Day/Night IR, CS-Mount (1/2", 1/3", & 1/4")
Computar, For CS-Mount Cameras, Manual Iris & Focus. When used with Day/Night or IR cameras,
Day/Night IR Lenses minimize light dispersion with special coating and with a special ED (Extra dispersion)
glass.
2.8-12mm/f1.3, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T4Z2813CS-IR):
2.9-8.2mm/f1.0, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T3Z2910CS-IR):
3.5-10.5mm/f1.0, For 1/3" (#T3Z3510CS-IR):
8.5-40mm/f1.3, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#T5Z8513CS-IR):
4.5-12.5mm/f1.2, For 1/2", 1/3", & 1/4" (#H3Z4512CS-IR):

Varifocal, DC Auto Iris, CS-Mount (1/2", 1/3", & 1/4")


Computar, For CS-Mount Cameras, DC Auto Iris & Manual Focus, Pre-assembled Long Cable 4-pin
Connector
1.8-3.6mm/f1.6, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#TG2Z1816FCS):
2.9-8.2mm/f1.0, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#TG3Z2910FCS):
3.5-10.5mm/f1.0, For 1/3" & 1/4" (#TG3Z3510FCS):

About Lens Mount

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C-Mount Lens

The flange back (distance from the surface where the lens comes in contact
with the camera to the focal point) of C-Mount lens is 17.526mm(0.69 inch).
This is the only difference between the C-Mount lens and CS-Mount lens. C-
About Outdoor Housing Cases
Mount lens, as well as CS-Mount, is 1 inch diameter with 32 TPI (threads per
inch). A C-Ring (5mm spacer ring) is required when a C-Mount lens is to be
mounted to a CS-Mount camera unless the camera has built-in Flange-back
Adjusting Ring.

Followings
Fixed Mount are Lens
the dimensions of economically developed Outdoor Housing Cases for
the CCTV Cameras;
While C- or CS-Mount lens can be changed according to your application, the
fixed80(W)
Small size: mountxlens, usually
70(H) found
x 260(D) mmon board cameras and mini cameras does
Mediumnot have
size: standard
103(W) mount
x 98(H) size and
x 370(D) mmcan not be changed as easily as C- or CS
Mount
Large size: lens. x 115(H) x 392(D) mm
142(W)

Professional Cameras should be mounted in medium or large size housing cases and
Web Cameras in large size ones. A heater and/or blower can be built into medium or
large size housing case. When a heater and/or blower is built-in, the available inside
depth length is reduced by about 40 to 50mm. A heater and/or blower is usually
required to be powered separately by 110VAC or 24VAC. And, you need outdoor
mounting brackets for the housing cases.

Other special housing cases such as dome camera housings, triangular ceiling or
corner mount housings, elevator-cab housings, explosion-proof housings are usually
expensive.

Outdoor Camera Housing

Weather resistant Aluminum construction

For indoor & tough outdoor environment

Flip open type, beige color

1/2" cable access hole at rear base

373(L)x140(W)x115(H)mm (14.7x5.5x4.5")

Includes heavy duty Aluminum wall mount


(360 Rotation 90 Tilt)

Supports up to 8 Kg (18 Lbs.)

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Model No.: CH112

<The mount has four 1/4" mounting holes. Mounting


hardware (not supplied) depends on the wall material.>

Outdoor Camera Housing, built-in Heater & Blower

Weather resistant Aluminum construction

For indoor & tough outdoor environment

Flip open type, beige color

1/2" cable access hole at rear base

373(L)x140(W)x115(H)mm (14.7x5.5x4.5")

Includes heavy duty Aluminum wall mount


(360 Rotation 90 Tilt)

Supports up to 8 Kg (18 Lbs.)

Power requirement: 24VAC (AC Adapter supplied)

Power consumption: Max. 5W

18AWGx2C recommended for power cable (not supplied)

Heater is on at +59F, off at +77F

Blower is on at +105F, off at +86F

Model No.: CH112HB

<The mount has four 1/4" mounting holes. Mounting


hardware (not supplied) depends on the wall material.>

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Dummy Camera Housing Package

Fake security camera with lens installed inside

Comes with 4ft CCTV cable

LED Light works with four AA batteries


(batteries not supplied)

Weather resistant Aluminum Housing


(Same housing & mount as above models)

For indoor & tough outdoor environment

373(L)x140(W)x115(H)mm (14.7x5.5x4.5")

Includes heavy duty Aluminum wall mount


(360 Rotation 90 Tilt)

About Cables for CCTV Systems

Coaxial Cable.

Coaxial cable has proper electrical features to transmit the video signals from
the camera to the monitor. Among various coaxial cables, RG59/U is most
common with a 75-ohm impedance and can be installed up to 450ft distance
without loosing the video quality. This cable is usually connected by BNC
connectors at both ends.

Fiber-Optic Cable.

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Fiber-Optic Cable is not affected by electrical interference and has no


problem even in contact with high-voltage power. It transmits video signals
with extremely high efficiency and can run up to miles. The problem is that it
is expensive and difficult to handle.

RCA Cable.

RCA cable is not standard in the industry but is used a lot, specially for short
distances up to 250ft. Twisted wire from 14 to 24 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) with RCA connections at both ends will work as RCA cable. Even
though its transmission quality is not as good as Coaxial Cable or Fiber-
Optic, RCA cable is widely used because it is very easy to handle and has no
problem of loosing video signal up to 250ft distance.

DIN Cable.

Most observation systems which are pre-assembled at the factory have DIN
cables with DIN connectors at both ends. DIN cables have 5 or 6 wires inside
the configuration of which is, for example; wire 1 is for video, wire 2 is for
audio, wire 3 is for power(12VDC, positive), wire 4 and 5 are for
speaker(positive and negative), wire 6 is for ground. Mini DIN cable, which is
used for mini camera package, comes with 4 wires inside. DIN cable, large or
mini, can run up to 250 ft distance without loosing the video quality.

<Cable Tie>.

Because the transmission of video signals is directly related to the spacing


between the inner wires or conductor and shield, any changes in the distance
between the wires or conductor and shield will degrade the picture quality.
This change may be caused by tight bends, kinking, indentations, stapling or
others. That's why you need to use suitable cable tie which are sold at any
hardware or electrical parts shops when working with Coaxial Cable or DIN
cable.

About RG59, RG6, & RG11 Coax Cables

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RG stands for military specs Radio Guide (which is old and meaningless anymore)
and the RG numbers are kind of arbitrary. The most common RG designations seen
these days are RG-6, RG-8, RG-11, RG-58 and RG-59. RG-58 and RG-8 are 50 ohm
coaxes, unsuited for video work. RG-6, RG-59 and RG-11 are all 75 ohm cable
types, with RG-59 being the smallest (20 AWG centre conductor), RG-6 in between
(18 AWG), and RG-11 being the largest (14 AWG).

About Wireless Transmitter and Receiver

When it is difficult to run a cable to transmit video signals of the camera to the
monitor, you might want to consider wireless transmission. But, the wireless signals
may be attenuated or blocked by heavy metal walls, high voltage power lines,
microwave equipment and others.

The wireless system is strictly controlled by the FCC. The commercialized models
are usually FCC approved by the manufacturers and you don't need to get a
separate FCC approval. But, you can not change or modify the specification of each
model without prior approval from the FCC. Each manufacturer has different
bandwidths of frequency approved from the FCC and will not be compatible with
other manufacturer's models.

Most commercialized wireless systems have 4 or 10 channels; you can not use more
than 4 or 10 transmitters in one area due to conflicts of the overlapped channel(s).
But you can have as many additional wireless receivers as you want as far as they
are within the range.

About Video Switcher

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Video Switcher is a combiner to combine multiple cameras and to show them on a monitor screen
one by one, manually or automatically. When it works on automatic sequential mode, you can
program the dwelling time on each camera, usually from 1 second to 30 or 60 seconds. Most video
switchers have BNC jacks for video input so that if your cameras have RCA connections, you will
need BNC/RCA adapters. This adapter may be provided by the equipment supplier or can be found
easily at any electronic parts shop like Radio Shack or Best Buy, etc. Most commercialized video
switchers are for 4 channels or 8 channels, which can be connected by up to 4 or 8 cameras. Video
Switcher works for both B/W and color cameras and is to be connected to a CCTV monitor, TV or
VCR.

PTZ IP Dome Camera

20x Optical Zoom


For Indoor & Outdoor

HD-SDI by SMPTE 292M

1/3" 2Megapixel Progressive CMOS sensor

Produces 1920x1080p & 1280x720p resolutions

Transfers up to 30fps at highest resolution


(1920x1080p)

20x optical zoom plus 12x digital zoom, total 240x

Built-in Web server with Embedded Linux

360o Endless Panning

Supports Motion Detection by external sensors

Two-way Audio supported


Comes with wall mount
Separate password per user

98 Presets, 8 Swings, & 4 Patterns

Made in Korea

Technical Specifications
Download Center (Software, Manuals, Tools)

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Model: FW1177-FP-E (Wall Mount supplied)

Types of Monitors

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B/W Monitor and Color Monitor

In the past, 9 to 12 inch (diagonal) B/W monitors were widely used in the field. These days,
many people are looking for 14 inches for color monitor and 17 inches for B/W. As the color
monitor needs 3 different color dots to produce one pixel of information on the monitor, it
usually has lower resolution than B/W monitor.

Single Monitor, Quad Monitor and 4-Ch. Monitor

Single Monitor is usually professional monitor with one video input of BNC jack. Quad splitter,
video switcher or multiplexer can be connected to single monitor to combine multiple cameras.
Quad monitor has built-in quad splitter and usually has 4 DIN jacks for video inputs. 4-Ch.
Monitor has built-in 4 channel video switcher and usually has 4 DIN jacks for video inputs. Quad
Monitor or 4-Ch. Monitor is usually a part of packaged observation system and is not compatible
with other manufacturer's camera or cable.

CCTV Monitors

CCTV Monitors have professional connectors and higher resolution. Our LCD monitors are designed for video
surveillance, provide better picture quality than consumer grade LCD monitors, and have an attractive form. Enjoy
the qualitative difference with our line of professional security monitors.

LCD / LED Monitors: "Tatung"


(17", 19")
Prestige Series, High Brightness & Wide Viewing Angle. SXGA Input. Audio & Video Inputs &
Outputs. Manufactured by world-famous monitor manufacturer "Tatung"

LCD Monitors: "Ganz"


(17", 19")
High Quality "Ganz" Brand, High Resolution (1280x1024) TFT LCD, High Brightness & Wide
Viewing Angle. HDMI, VGA, Composite & Audio Inputs & Outputs. Rack Mounting Parts
available

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Color CRT Monitors


(14", 17", 19", 21")
Industrial Grade Professional & High Quality CCTV Monitor, Metal Case, Video & Audio Inputs
& Outputs.

HD CCTV Products

We offer wide variety of high definition CCTV systems that apply to correctional facilities, healthcare facilities, financial
institutions, casino and other gaming operations, and so on. HD video can be transmitted over coax cable

HD-SDI Cameras

Full HD (1080p) Cameras

HD Camera HD Camera Auto-focus Camera Outdoor IR Bullet


Professional, WDR OSD Set-up 3x32 times zoom IR Lights, DNR
C/CS-Mount C/CS-Mount 3 - 9mm Lens 3 - 12mm Lens

Indoor Dome Indoor IR Dome Outdoor IR Dome

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Economic, WDR IR Lights, WDR IR Lights, WDR


3mm Fixed Lens 2.8 - 10mm Lens 2.8 - 10mm Lens

Full HD (1080p) Zoom Cameras

HD Zoom Cameras HD PTZ Camera


Full Featured Models Pelco-D/P
10x Zoom Lens 20x Zoom Lens

HD Recorders

For Surveillance Industrial Grades Low Cost Models Hybrid Systems


4, 8, 16 Ch Systems 4, 8, 16 Ch Systems 4 Ch. System Records 2 Ch. HD plus
Up to 25fps/1080p Up to 30fps/1080p Up to 7fps/1080p 14 Ch. Analog Cameras

HD Monitors

Economic Models Industrial Grades


1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD
32", 42" 32", 42"
LCD Monitors LCD Monitors

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About Resolution of CCTV systems

The resolution of CCTV system is usually measured by TV lines in the field. The
vertical TV lines has maximum 350 TV lines in 525-line NTSC system and is not
variable. But the horizontal TV lines, which is used as the parameter of picture
quality, vary depending on the quality of camera, lens, transmission and monitor.

Camera Resolution
The industry of CCD video camera sensor uses pixels (picture elements) as its
quality parameter. Medium resolution of B/W camera in EIA system is 510 horizontal
pixels by 492 vertical pixels and is equivalent to 380 TV lines. High resolution is
768(H) x 492(V) pixels and equivalent to 570 TV lines. Color camera's medium
resolution means 330TV lines and high resolution needs more than 460 TV lines.

Monitor Resolution
The monitors in NTSC system have 525 vertical scanning lines regardless of their
size. The horizontal 700 TV lines of B/W monitors represents medium level and
more than 900 TV lines means high resolution in EIA system. The color monitor's
horizontal resolution of 300 TV lines means medium quality and that of more than
450 TV lines means high resolution.

To maximize the system's resolution, it is recommended to choose a monitor which


has better resolution than that of the camera.

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Digital Video Recorder

DVR, Digital Video Recorder, records video pictures digitally on a hard disk drive(HDD). This HDD, usually
built-in, has capacity of 250 Gb, 320 Gb or 1.5TB to store the records. You can program the picture
resolution and recording speed (how many frames per second) according to the application; real-time or
time lapse recording also available. Overwriting the oldest pictures is programmable.

Event alarm recording which records only when a movement is captured within the image frame is easier
to program and more reliable than the Time Lapse VCR's alarm recording function. You just assign dots
over the screen where you want to detect the movement. As DVR records digitally, the image quality
remains the same regardless of how many times the images are stored or rerecorded. And, you can
select images quickly by using time/date or alarm search, or just browsing through.

Recorders

Stand-alone DVR (Digital Video Recorder) has embedded operating system LINUX which is very stable and can't be tampered
or modified. You might want to read first the How To Read Recording Speed at the bottom.

Format / Make Features Recording Speed *

Compatible to Mobile Devices


H.264 4ch: 60ips/720x480
Works with Windows, Mac, & Linux
8ch: 60ips/720x480

CTR, Basic Audio Recording 16ch: 120ips/720x480

For 4, 8, or 16 Cameras

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12 Common Types of Security Cameras

Bullet, dome, covert, outdoor, varifocal and night vision are just some of the common types
of surveillance cameras. Here's a quick reference list.

Use the following as a reference guide on the types of cameras on the market and some of the key
features for your upcoming installations.

Beyond this list, there are many other names that cameras go by, but most of those are more related to
the application in which the unit will be used vs. the type of camera (i.e., front door cam, nanny cam,
license-plate cam, elevator cam, etc.). Other references speak to the housings, such as tamper-proof,
weatherproof, etc.

Bullet A bullet CCTV camera is a wall-mount or ceiling-mounted unit that is typically designed for
indoor use, but can also be fill some outdoor applications. The camera derives its name from its sleek,
thin cylindrical shape. Many bullet cameras also tout themselves as being waterproof. The camera is not
typically designed to have pan/tilt/zoom control but instead to capture images from a fixed area. The
unit is mounted pointing at a particular area.

Dome: A dome cameras get their name from the dome-shaped housing in
which they sit. These housings are designed to make the cameras unobtrusive
not covert or hidden. Typical applications are retail, where the camera is designed
to be unobtrusive, but visible.

These units serve a dual purpose: bad guys will know the facility is being
watched and patrons will feel at ease knowing the facility is being protected.
Units that allow the camera to spin quickly within the housing are often referred
to as speed domes.
Covert/Desktop/Board Cameras: These tiny cameras are well suited for desktop use for
Skype and other low-resolution teleconference applications.

Discreet Cameras: Its clock its a smoke detector its motion sensor. The real answer is none
of the above. These are just some of the disguises for covert cameras. Of course, covert cameras can
also be characterized by conventional cameras placed in discreet locations.

Infrared/Night Vision: These night-vision cameras have the ability to see images in pitch black
conditions using IR LEDs. In some cases they are for mobile applications.

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Outdoor: The key to outdoor cameras is the housing itself, which must
be impenetrable to moisture, insects, dust and other elements.

Day/Night: Day/night cameras compensate for varying light


conditions to allow the camera to capture images. These are primarily
used in outdoor applications where the security camera is positioned for
an outdoor parking lot, for example. In many cases, units are dubbed as
having a wide dynamic range to function in glare, direct sunlight,
reflections and strong backlight 24/7.

Varifocal: A camera with a varifocal lens allows the operator to zoom in or out while still maintaining
focus on the image.

Network/IP: These cameras, both hardwired and


wireless, transmit images over the Internet, often
compressing the bandwidth so as not to overwhelm the
web. IP cameras are easier to install than analog cameras
because they do not require a separate cable run or power
boost to send images over a longer distance.

Wireless: Not all wireless cameras are IP-based. Some


wireless cameras can use alternative modes of wireless
transmission. But no matter what the transmission method,
the primary benefit to these units is still the same: extreme flexibility in installation.

PTZ/Speed Domes: Pan/tilt/zoom cameras give the surveillance operator the ability to move the
camera left or right (pan); up and down (tilt); and zoom the lens closer or farther. These are relegated
to surveillance situations where there is an actual live guard or surveillance specialist monitoring the
images. There are cameras that have automated pan/tilt/zoom functionality where the camera is
moving on a timed basis. These are many times used to cover a wide area with only one camera, or to
avoid poor light conditions, such as a setting sun.

High-Definition Cameras: Ultra high-definition cameras are often relegated to niche markets,
such as casinos. These give the operators the ability to zoom in with extreme clarity (to look at poker
players, for example, who might have something up their sleeve). In the past, these cameras were
tube-based analog cameras, but todays digital technology has displaced those older units. The cameras
can also transmit their images using HDcctv.

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Security Signage

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