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FREEIP Quick Start Guide

FREEIP Remote Viewing Application and Quick Start Guide FREEIP is the free remote viewing application for STOiC DVR’s and XVR’s. FreeIP allows you to dial in from your mobile device and watch live streaming video of your security cameras in real time. You can also hear audio (if applicable) and control motorized cameras such as […]

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Guarding Expert App Quick Start Guide

Guarding Expert Remote App for iPhone & Android The Guarding Expert app allows for Remote Monitoring of Live and Recorded Video for our complete line of Tru View NVR’s, Network Video Recorders, and Network Cameras. You can play back recorded files, view live video from multiple cameras, control PTZ and Motorized Zoom Cameras, Screen Shot, […]

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850nm vs. 940nm, IR Wavelength Comparison for CCTV Applications

There are two common IR wavelengths used in CCTV applications today. IR or Infrared wavelengths are measured in ‘nm’ or nanometers, which are used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the light spectrum. Visible light ranges from about 390 to 700nm. The IR in CCTV applications take over from […]

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How to Connect Your CCTV Security Camera System to Multiple Monitors

A  facet of security camera system applications that we are asked about frequently is, “How Do I Hook Up Several Monitors to my Security Camera System?” Some Security DVRs have both a HDMI and a VGA output. A few of these can be used simultaneously, but most are designed to use one or the other. […]

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Ingress Protection or IP Ratings for Security Cameras

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What are IP or Ingress Protection Ratings for Security Cameras? IP or Ingress Protection ratings for security cameras (as well as many other electronics) are used to define levels of Ingress Protection, or the level of effectiveness against intrusion from foreign bodies such as dust, water, moisture, tools and hardware. These ratings are based on […]

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How to add Audio to my Security Camera System?

We are often asked “How to add audio to a CCTV camera security system?” Adding audio to an existing surveillance camera system involves  some basic requirements. Even if your system supports audio, that does not always mean that your cameras have built-in mic’s. Most Security Camera systems are set up in a similar way, and […]

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Audio Surveillance, CCTV Microphones, and Audio Monitoring with Security Systems

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Adding an Audio dimension to your security application can be a significant upgrade for a number of reasons. CCTV Microphones or Microphone Kits are popular in a variety of industries, and for a multitude of reasons. We have received multiple calls with both residential and commercial customers that ask “How can I add audio to […]

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A Brief History of Samsung DIY Security camera Systems

Ellipse has been a stocking distributor for Samsung (now Wisenet) Home Security Priducts and DIY (do-it-yourself) security systems for over 14 years. Over this time, Samsung security camera systems have changed dramatically, as has the industry in general. A brief (very brief) Samsung camera history is in order to truly see how far we have […]

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Using the Vari-Focal Zoom Function (Manual Zoom) on CCTV Security Cameras

How does the Manual Zoom Work on CCTV Cameras? It’s pretty straight forward but requires a bit of practice to get it just right! As you probably know, most Security Cameras are Fixed Lens cameras with no zoom features. It can help immensely in a CCTV Installation to have at least some cameras with a […]

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IR (Night Vision) Application Issues and Concerns in CCTV Dome Style Security Cameras

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Dome style Security Cameras are a large segment of the CCTV, Surveillance Camera Market. Due to their flexibility and popularity,Vandal Proof Domes are a commonly used form factor. Although they are popular for good reason, there are also some issues and/or drawbacks that could affect performance, Image Quality and Night Vision Images. We will attempt […]

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