Components of Video Security Cameras

Video security cameras provide security to homes and to a wide range of businesses. They work to make your workplace safer, more secure, and less prone to theft and vandalism. These cameras help in preventing occasional thefts, fights or any type of crime to a great extent by keeping track of the activities of the people visiting and leaving your premises. But in case any such activity occurs, CCTV footage can be used to catch the culprit.

A security camera is only a part of the complete video surveillance system. There are many components to video security systems: cameras, monitors, cables to connect the system and more. Following is the brief description of each of the component:

• CCTV Security Camera: There are several types of cameras available like dome cameras, pan-tilt cameras, IR day/night vision camera and more. The prices of these cameras vary according to the format, resolution and sensitivity. You can install these cameras at the corners of the walls, ceilings and other essential points to enable you to keep an eye on every movement of every person present within your premises. With the help of these cameras you can also zoom and pan-tilt at a particular location.



• Digital Video Recorders: Digital video recorders (DVRs) store their data in a digital format on a hard drive or memory card. These recorders are equipped with "motion detection" capability, which starts recording as soon as it senses any action or movement. Many DVRs also come with the DVR viewer software that allows you to view surveillance video remotely, over a standard internet connection. Due to the large storage capacity, DVRs make a perfect item to be used for the entertainment purpose also.



• Display Monitor: Display monitors are used for displaying the video recorded by the cameras. There are several types of monitors available like color security monitors, monochrome security monitors, TFT flat screen monitors, flat LCD screen monitors and more. You can choose between these monitors after deciding the picture quality and the features you need. Monitors featuring 'sleep mode' can allow you to have 4 views or 8 views or 16 views depending upon the monitor you choose. Some monitors also allow switching from one camera to another.



• CCTV Cables: The quality of picture is directly related to the quality of the cable due to which using high quality cables become very important for getting the high quality picture. Coaxial pair cable and twisted pair cable are the only types of cables used in CCTV cameras. Generally coaxial cable is used in the installation of CCTV cameras but twisted pair cable can also be used with a video balun at both sending and receiving ends.

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