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Control & recording equipment GO TO p4
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Monitors GO TO p7
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Selecting the right type of CCTV system can seem
of your questions.
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Monitoring Only
You just need to monitor one or
more cameras on a screen.
Monitoring & Recording
You need to monitor one or
more cameras AND record them.
Monitoring, Recording
& Remote Viewing
You need to monitor one or
more cameras, record them AND
access them over the internet
remotely.
Mrs Brown is 68 years old and lives
alone. She needs a CCTV system to
see who is at the door downstairs.
Mr and Mrs Dale enjoy bird-watching.
They set up a bird house at the end of
their garden and need CCTV to watch
the types of bird that eat from it.
Susan needs a wireless CCTV system
to watch her children in the garden.
She needs to watch from a portable
monitor or her TV.
Richard runs a hardware shop and he
needs CCTV to watch customers. He
needs to be able hand over evidence
to the police if a crime is commited.
Sean and his wife own a car each.
Recently the cars have been vandalised
while they have been parked in the
driveway. They need CCTV to catch
potential theives and vandals if they
are not there.
1. Decide on the of your CCTV system
Amy runs a chain of salons in Leeds &
Bradford. She needs CCTV to monitor
each site to keep track of how clients
are being served while she is away.
Mr Kurn travels to Spain quite often.
He wants security for his home so he
can be alerted if his house broken into.
Now select your
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CCTV GUIDE
CAMERAS
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Camera Format
Body Camera
Dome
Pan/Tilt Dome
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Dome
Lens Type/Picture View
Fixed Lens
Varifocal Lens
Lens Size needed:
Max. width needed (m) __
Max. view distance (m) __
Camera Visibility
Overt/Deterrent
Covert/Hidden
Small/Discreet
Picture Quality
Standard under 420 TVL
High over 420 TVL
Cabling
Wireless (2.4 GHz)
Wired:
DIY Cabling
RG59
Cat 5 / LAN
Cabling Distance to control
equipment?
(ie. to TV or DVR) __
To monitor and control Detection
Recognition Identifcation
Go for the traditional analogue
or the newer digital network (IP)
cameras that connect directly
into your network.
Ask yourself:
Picture Format
The most popular picture format is in
Colour, to give you pictures as you are used
to on TV.
You should consider Black/White cameras if
your budget is limited, light conditions are
low or variable.
Day/Night Cameras are ideal for seeing in full
colour during the day and in B/W at night.
They use Infra-Red LEDs to see at night and
can see varied distances when dark.
Do you need to see at night?
Do the light conditions vary a lot?
What type of light is there (if any)?
(ie. strip lighting, light bulb etc)
Ask yourself:
Cabling
There are 3 main ways to connect a CCTV camera.
Wireless via a 2.4 GHz analogue or Local Area
Network. This method can be prone to interference
and can only work for up to four cameras.
Using traditional copper wire - the most common
way of connecting a CCTV camera. Usually DIY
cabling that is pre-terminated and ready to use or
RG59 which will need to be crimped at the ends.
Or fnally using Cat 5 network cabling to transmit
data over a Local Area Network/Internet
What is the ease of running the cable?
Will visible wiring be a problem?
Purpose
What will the camera see?
What do you want it to
capture?
Performance
Monitor and control
general situation
Detection of person
Recognition of person
Identifcation of person
Number Plate
Recognition
Type
Analogue
IP (Internet Protocol)
Environment
Indoor
dry and reasonable temperatures
External
wet and varied temperatures
Vandal Resistant
potential for damage quite high
Camera Mount
Wall
Ceiling
Other _________________
Picture Format
Colour
Black/White
Day/Night:
Max. viewing distance
needed in the dark (m) ___
Your CCTV requirement will determine what sort of performace you
require from your cameras.
The most common complaints for the disappointing performance of many
CCTV systems include:
- the subject was too small, or not in view long enough
- the images were out of focus or moving subjects were blurred
- cameras were not covering the relevant area
Ask yourself:
Picture Quality
TVL (Television Lines) are
the number of horizontal
lines produced by a security
camera and is a measure
of picture resolution or
sharpness. The higher the TVL,
the better the image quality.
What sort of image quality do I need
for the purpose of this camera?
Does the purpose require a good
image or a general overview of the
environment?
Is it required for evidential purposes?
Ask yourself:
Camera Visibility
Overt/Derrent styles of CCTV
cameras usually are bigger and
have a visual presence in the
environment.
Covert/Hidden styles of camera
tend to be very small or
disguised as another object (ie.
smoke alarm).
Small and discreet styles of CCTV
cameras have a contemporary
design and are usually small
to medium in size. These are
normally ideal for residential or
small business purposes.
Where will the camera be mounted?
Do I need it to be hidden for
surveillance purposes?
Ask yourself:
Lens Type
The smaller the lens size, the wider the camera
view. The larger the lens size, the narrower the view.
ie. 3.6mm lens = wide angle
12mm lens = narrow angle
The wider the angle the smaller things will
appear. The narrower the angle, the bigger things
will appear.
What will be the maximum viewing distance I need to
focus on?
What is the maximum width of that view at that point?
iViewCameras has an extensive range of cameras for all diferent requirements. It is important that you select the
right camera for it to acheive its individual job. These are the factors you will need to consider to help you choose the
right CCTV camera.
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One camera
You can simply connect your camera (wired or wirelessly) to a
video or DVD recorder and/or television. Nothing more required.
Wired set-up
Wireless set-up
NOTE: You can actually view up to 4 cameras with this type of wireless set-up
shown above. Each camera will have to be manually switched in order to
view all four screens.
single camera set-up
multiple camera set-up
1 Video/DVD Recorder See below
2 Digital Video Recorder GO TO p5
3 PC Based Software GO TO p6
4 IP Camera Software GO TO p7
Control equipment is required when you
want to monitor more than one camera
or record live footage produced by the
camera. See the following sections to fnd
out more about recording using:
Using a Video/DVD Recorder set-up
Using a Digital Video Recorder set-up
All-in-one solution
Record multiple cameras
Monitor cameras live
Playback footage easily
No. of camera inputs
Up to 4
Maximum for wireless set-up
Up to 8
Up to 9
Up to 12
Up to 16
Recording time required
Have you considered:
Hard Drive size
Number of cameras
Frame rate for DVR
Resolution
Quality of recording
Usually 5 levels
Compression method
used
Extra Features
Motion Detection
Only records when DVR software
detects motion
Footage removal options
Connect DVR to Video
USB connection to PC
Built-in CD/DVD writer
Networkable
Removable Pen-drive
Remote Viewing
Alarm Inputs/Outputs
Wired set-up
Wireless set-up
Ask yourself:
Using a Video/DVD Recorder or time lapse video recorder
As video or DVD recording devices only record one feed, a method of
combining the multiple feeds to the recorder is required. A control device
such as a switcher, quad processor or multiplexer is required.
A Switcher device will allow you to automatically switch between feeds
so each camera can be viewed/recorded for a few seconds. Some models
allow you to adjust the dwell time between screen changes and some
will even switch to a camera when movement is detected.
Quad processors simply split a single screen into quarters so up to four
cameras can be viewed/recorded simultaneously as a quad image.
Multiplexers allow each camera feed to be viewed as single or split screen.
Multiplexers can allow each camera to be recorded as a full screen image no
matter what live viewing option is selected.
Do you need to be able to viewall cameras at once?
Do you need to view the images as a full screen?
Switcher
OR Quad Processor
OR Multiplexer
Wired set-up
Wireless set-up
Note
DVR set-up with optional viewing connection to TV and/or Internet/LAN
: You can also viewyour DVR on a standard LCD or PC monitor by using a BNC to VGA
Convertor, available fromiViewCameras.
Recording Time required
The length of time you can record for is
afected by:
Hard Drive size: 120/160GB standard, 250GB,
500GB, and 1000GB options. DVRs store
recordings directly onto a Hard Drive. Once
storage space has run out, most DVRs can
be set to automatically erase old footage as
new footage is recorded. Choosing a Hard
Drive size can depend on how long you
wish to keep footage stored for.
Number of cameras: Most DVR units come in
4, 8/9, and 16 camera varieties
Frame Rate (fps - frames per second): 25 fps
per camera is real time as you would normally
see on TV. 4-6 fps per camera is suitable for
most situations. The fps rate is split between
the total number of cameras connected to
the DVR unit. So, a 100fps DVR with 4 cameras
inputs will record at 25 fps per camera.
Reducing the frame rate can save HD space.
Resolution and the Quality of recording: The
better or bigger the image, the larger the
size of the recording will be as more image
data is stored.
Compression methods: JPEG, MPEG and
MPEG4 are all diferent types of image
compression, all giving varying fle sizes.
Howlong do I need to keep footage available for in
order to retrieve footage later?
Will I be away for long periods of time while my CCTV
systemwill need to be operating?
DVR
Ask yourself:
Note:
Remote Viewing
Viewing your camera images
over the internet or over a
Local Area Network (LAN) is
possible with DVRs which
have an ethernet (RJ45)
connection. TeleEye units are
particularly good for this.
Software is normally provided
to viewyour cameras using Windows
based software. Some DVRs will
allowyou to download footage via
remote connection at another site.
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Footage/Data Retrieval via VCR/Remote
Connection and/or built-in CD/DVD writer
Simple set-up
Ideal for low cost set-up
Control device needed
Switcher
Quad Processor
Multiplexer
Cabling
Cabling Distance required
(total between devices) ___
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PC LCD monitor
If the DVR has a VGA output, then it can be directly connected
to a PC Monitor.
If no VGA output is available from the
DVR then a BNC to VGA Convertor
is required. See diagram.
DVR WITH NO
VGA CONNECTION
VGA CONNECTION
Using PC Based Software
All-in-one solution
Record multiple cameras
Monitor cameras live
Playback footage easily
Use an existing PC or
laptop to record footage
Inexpensive installation
Powerful functionality
System set-up
Via Desktop PC
Via Laptop PC
No. of camera inputs
Up to 4
Max. for wireless set-up or
Laptop connection
Up to 8
Up to 12
Up to 16
Version required
Have you considered:
Number of cameras
Frame rate required
For more information, see p5
Audio requirements
Software features
Additional considerations
Have you checked your
PC/Laptop for:
Minimum system
requirements
Hard Drive Size &
Capacity for recording
CD/DVD writer
Network capability
Wired set-up
Wireless set-up
PC Based Software set-up with optional connection to Internet/LAN
You can view and record your CCTV footage using an existing PC. The PCI Card
is slotted inside the tower of your PC and the CD is used to install the CCTV
software.
You can then view your images on the PC screen, record to the hard drive and
remote view the footage
Additional features
PC Based software features vary from brand to brand. These are
the features available on the AVerMedia PC recording system:
Hybrid system: Unique feature to support both analogue & IP Adjustable
frame rate and resolution on each camera Motion Detection Complete
control during playback: forward, rewind, speed up, slowdown and digital
zoomof any area Auto Scan Pan/Tilt/Zoomcontrol Intelligent Pre-
motion recording Mulitple masking zones Auto recycling of storage
space Central management controls Remote Recording and Playback
Full control of footage PDA and mobile device viewing Simultaneous
real-time playback, recording & networking Intelligent Search Visual
Search by the second - not available on any other system Till POS
integration E-Map Email and voice call out on alarmed alert Easy to use
graphical user interface Software Update online and more...
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Note:
Using a Laptop to view/record footage
For laptop viewing and recording, a USB
Box is available to connect your cameras
without having to install any hardware.

USB Box & Software works with up to 4 cameras
Software is still required to operate the CCTV
viewer and or recorder.
The USB Box can also be used for standard PC
if PC card option is not required.
USB Box
Using IP Software
All-in-one solution
Record multiple cameras
Monitor cameras live
Playback footage easily
Use an existing PC or
laptop to record footage
Excellent functionality
No. of cameras in network
No. of cameras to be
recorded using software
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Wired set-up
Wireless set-up
Note
IP Camera set-up
When using IP cameras, control software needs to be installed onto your PC
which allows you to use diferent cameras.
: See DVR set-up on page 5 to fnd out more about the factors which will afect recording
times. The same principles of recording CCTV footage will apply when using IP cameras.
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Options
Television
CCTV Monitor
PC LCD Monitor
Television monitor
A single camera can be connected to the RCA or Scart
connectors on your Television.
Multiple cameras can be connected to a TV via a Switcher,
Quad Processor, Multiplexer or DVR by using a
BNC to Scart Convertor.
SCART CONNECTION If the monitor is always on it is recomended
to use a CCTV Monitor (CRD or LCD), as
the screen are designed to last longer with
reduced boom out.
Ask yourself:
What size screen do you require?
What resolution does the screen need to be?
What inputs will be required from the recording
device or camera(s)? (ie. BNC, VGA, Scart etc)
Will you require any additional devices/connections
for viewing your cameras on the monitor?
(ie. BNC to Scart lead etc)
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Cabling for system
Wireless system (2.4 GHz)
Only required power cabling
Wired:
DIY Cabling
!8m or 36m lengths available
RG59
Cat 5 / LAN
Cabling Distance
Cameras to control
recording equipment __
Control/recording
equipment to monitor __
Power supplies
Individual
Multiple
Brackets
Alternative required?
Cameras are supplied with a
standard bracket
Housing required?
For outdoor use
General external type
Heated housing
Warning Signs
Quantity required
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Dummy Cameras
Standard version
Dome version
External version
Power supplies
Wireless systems require no cabling to transmit the video signal. (The cameras
must be powered)
DIY Cabling is pre-terminated & ready to use. It will feed video, audio (if
required) and power back to the montoring/control point.
RG59 cabling is professional standard cable and can be bought in 100m reels
which will need to be crimped with BNC connectors. RG59 shotgun cable also
includes the power cable.
Cat 5/LAN Cable is used for IP network camera connection.
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Ask yourself:
Note:
Power supplies
Individual power adaptors can be supplied
for each camera, where each will plug into
the mains power supply.
Remember DIY cabling will allow you to
power the camera through the length of
the cabling rather than powering it locally.
Multiple cameras can be powered from
a single power unit (up to 16 cameras)
which will plug into just one mains power
socket.
electrician.
Is it possible to run/extend each cameras power
cable back to its own mains power supply?
Wireless cameras must be powered locally
Warning Signs
Under the Data Protection
Act, warning signs should be
displayed in public places.
Dummy Cameras
Dummy cameras are often a
low cost method of providing
a further deterrent.
POWER 12V
VIDEO SIGNAL
AUDIO (optional)
18m/36m length
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