CCTV Frequently Asked Questions

Q1) What is Close Circuit Television?

A) Close Circuit Television (CCTV) is a visual scrutiny and monitoring system for ensuring safety by monitoring places like banks, airports, offices, shopping stores, etc. These days CCTV cameras are being widely used to safeguard and maintain security. A CCTV video surveillance system consists of camera, display monitors, digital video recorders, cables or transmission media, lens, power supplies and other CCTV accessories.

Q2) What are the types of CCTV Cameras?

A) Nowadays, a large variety of sophisticated and technology advanced CCTV cameras are available. You can select high quality CCTV camera with high picture quality, better zooming facilities and much more. There are many options when it comes to CCTV cameras:

• IR Day/Night Camera: One of the most widely used CCTV cameras is IR Day/ Night camera. During the day, this camera functions like a normal camera with standard colors but in the nighttime, this camera switches to low-lux black and white mode. When visibility decreases due to no-light at night, Infrared LEDs are automatically illuminated providing round the clock monitoring.



• Dome Camera: It has high-powered zooming capabilities along with software which enables security personnel to trace suspect’s facial patterns and behavioral patterns.



• Vandal Proof Camera: Vandal proof camera are sheltered within solid material and are covered by a “hub” of break-proof glass which doesn’t hinder the quality of the video camera streams.



• Hidden Camera:  Hidden cameras are small and compact so that they can be secretly fixed inside ceilings, lamps, etc. and record people’s movements.



• Pan-Tilt Zoom Camera: As the name suggest, pan-tilt-zoom camera offers the ability to tilt and zoom automatically in all directions.



• Bullet Camera: Bullet cameras are small in size, have integrated design, and are suitable for residential places. They can also be used for places where monitoring is within 25ft from camera location.

Q3) Where are CCTV cameras mostly used?

A) CCTV cameras are widely used in home and commercial places to prevent crime by monitoring people's movements and activities. They are also used in:

• Hospitals, Offices, Homes, Bus Terminals, Airports and Railway Stations
• N-security Areas like Military area, high dignitaries’ offices
• Schools and Colleges, Hotels and Restaurants, Shopping Malls other Public Places
• Traffic Signals

Q4) What options do I have for CCTV monitors?

A) You can use monitors especially designed for CCTV systems. Monitors designed exclusively for CCTV provide high resolution and clarity and can be used for long hours. Apart from CCTV monitors, you can also use your regular television sets or Plasma TVs with some additional cables. Another popular but expensive option is LCD flat screen monitors. higher resolution cameras must always use high-quality LCD monitors for best image quality. You can also connect multiple monitors with your CCTV system.

For professional CCTV monitors, you can trust Close Out CCTV. Here you can buy 15', 17’, and 19' LCD monitors that are especially designed for video applications.