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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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Getting the Most out of Your DIY CCTV System

  Many of us have had that feeling. Getting a new CCTV system home, getting everything unpacked, going over the setup instructions, running cable… you get the idea. You get everything installed, get your security cameras set just right, and then you go to look at what you’ve accomplished. It looks stunning. And why wouldn’t […]

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Security For Your Security

Security for your Security If you’ve created an account on any website in the last 5 years, you’ll be familiar with password requirements. 8 characters, alphanumeric, etc… sometimes even special characters. Regardless of its inconvenience, it’s a good practice. So, what does that have to do with your CCTV system? And what do we mean […]

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Why your Business deserves better than a Big Box Store Security Camera System

We’ve all seen the numerous ‘Systems in a Box’ in all of the Big Box Stores like Sam’s Club and Home Depot, as well as the Large Consumer Electronics Shops such as Best Buy. While they seem like a great deal, there are several factors that any Business Owner should be aware of before purchasing […]

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IS IT COMPATIBLE?

With advances in CCTV technology, there come some challenges. If you purchased a home or business system more than a couple of years ago, you may have to consider compatibility when thinking about an upgrade. This may seem daunting, but in fact, might be a little easier than you think. Many of the security DVRs […]

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Adding a Cost-Effective Public View Monitor with the VMU-100 Video Management Unit

How to hook up a Public View Monitor with the Watchman VMU-100 Video Management Unit (Must be used with a Watchman HD Security DVR)   If you have installed Public View Monitors for your business, or for your customers, you know that they are expensive. Using a Watchman VMU-100 Video Management unit can produce results […]

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What are the different types of Security Cameras and which ones are best?

Different Types of Security Cameras: Why do all these security cameras look so different? Of course there are different types of security cameras for different types of applications. Generally, some form factors are better in certain areas although sometimes it is just customer preference on which CCTV Camera is chosen. Aesthetics can come into play […]

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