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chris b wants to know:



I want to install a CCTV system in my building. I’m thinking about a 4 camera system

CCTV Guide Says:
Lets take a look at what you’ll need. Besides the cameras your going to need a way to record the cameras. Your best bet is a digital video recorder (DVR). A DVR has allot of advantages over a VCR. For one you will get better recorded video.

Secondly with a VCR your limited by the amount of the tape whick is about 6 hours. With a DVR the amount of recording time is mostly dependant on the size of the included hard drive. You should be able to get several days worth of recording.

You’ll also need wiring and power supplies. Most companies will either include these in the price or have them available for you.

Once you have all the cameras wired up and installed you need a way to watch it live or on replay. We recommend a flat panel Computer monitor. Although you could use a standard TV set, a computer monitor will give you better playback image quality.

Here is an example of a complete do it yourself kit.
It includes every thing you need.
SURVEILLANCE DVR DIY KIT

SURVEILLANCE DVR DIY KIT


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nanny cam
I have a wireless nanny cam and I need to know how to hook it up to a VCR

By: rosemarie u




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CCTV Guide Says:
When hooking up a wireless nanny cam you need to hook the receiver to the video in connections on the back of the VCR

The biggest problem people have is that once it is hooked up they don’t see and video images. This is caused by not having the tv set to the right channel. In most cases this is the auxillary out put or the line in.

Once you find the right input you should pick up the video signal from the nanny cam

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