October 2, 2011

Top Ten Q and A About Small Business Hidden Camera Surveillance Systems

We have assembled the following top ten list of most common Q & A about our systems. It should help to familiarize you with some common aspects of the systems, their components and performance capabilities.

Question #1. What is the difference between a wired and a wireless camera?

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Answer: Wired cameras have a video cable that runs from the camera to your recording or viewing device such as a DVR, VCR or monitor. Wireless cameras have a built-in transmitter that sends the video signal to a receiver. The receiver connects to your recording or viewing device.

Question #2. How far can a wireless camera transmit?

Answer: Standard wireless cameras can transmit around 1000 feet and high powered wireless cameras can transmit around 2500 feet.

Question #3. How many wireless cameras can you have in one location?

Answer: You can have up to four wireless cameras in one location. You can view all the cameras at once using four receivers or you can use one receiver and switch to each camera. You will only be able to view one camera at a time if you only use one receiver.

Question #4. Do the receivers work through walls?

Answer: Yes, except if they have a lot of or are made of metal.

Question #5. Will cordless phones interfere with wireless cameras?

Answer: Cordless phones that operate on the same frequency as a camera will cause interference with that camera. Interference should be minimal and usually only occurs if the phone is between the camera and the receiver. Wireless internet, networks and WiFi might cause some interference too.

Question #6. What exactly is a USB Digital Video Recorder?

Answer: A USB DVR is a surveillance computer hardware that turns your home or business computer into a powerful, global wide video surveillance system in five minutes or less. You connect this very compact device to ant desktop or laptop via the USB port. Then you can record live video from the camera connected to the PC's hard drive.

Question #7. How do hidden cameras work?

Answer: A small board camera is built in to a common everyday item. The camera can be wired, which means it is connected to the DVR or VCR using a cable. The camera can also be wireless in which case the camera transmits a signal to a receiver that is connected to the DVR or VCR.

Question #8. What is a board camera?

Answer: A tiny camera and a circuit board are enclosed together in a protective casing.

Question #9. What is the difference between a PC based DVR and an embedded DVR?

Answer: A PC based VCR has all the functions of a computer. An embedded DVR functions only as a DVR.

Question #10. What is a Dummy Camera?

Answer: Dummy cameras are non-functioning security cameras used to deter robbery, theft, and vandalism that look just like the real thing. Some even have a blinking red LED operated by batteries.

Top Ten Q and A About Small Business Hidden Camera Surveillance Systems

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