subject: Install Video Surveillance System Without The Help Of The Expert [print this page] Video surveillance service endow with an easy platform to keep an eye check on home and business both for theft or vandalism. You just require CCTV cameras for this purpose. These are available in two forms, one is wireless and the other is wired. 2.4 GHz cameras are preferred the most and are really very easy to install and work with.
Generally for Video Surveillance Installation people tend to hire technicians but it could be done on your own too. You just need to follow few instructions and know the basis of wireless or wired cameras, digital video recording system and the keys to set them up. If you are setting wireless cameras then no cable is required and the work could be done easily. The advantage of using wireless equipment is that it could be installed 2000 feet from the receiving end because it has high power option. And, if you opt for a wired gadget then the cost of wires would wreck your back.
Wireless surveillance system comprises of various parts and that are to be installed properly. The foremost thing to be determined is the place where the cameras are to be installed. If the cameras are dome or bullet type they must be installed on front or rear door. Other places which could be suitable for installation are kitchen door, window, stairway, bedroom, storeroom, warehouse, cabins and offices. For small area, four video surveillances system are perfect but, for large corporations there are eight, sixteen and thirty two video surveillance systems.
First of all, the positioning of the camera is to be done. Camera lens must be positioned on the subject and installed with drywall screws or mollies. Bullet cameras are handy and they already have holes so that they could be easily screwed to the ceiling. While installations just adjust the camera, proper position could be seen later. If the cameras would be used in the night then the cameras that have low light or night vision capability must be opted which has the feature of infrared sensors around the lens to light up the dark area. On contrary, if recording is to be done during the light then there is no need of IR sensors they would simply add to the cost.
Subsequently, now you are required to decide that where the monitoring equipment would be placed. It is doesnt matter that it is a PC surveillance system, DVR recorder VHS or just a simple video monitor, you require a place or an area where the set up could be installed and later watched. Now its time to check the set up and when you get the video feed, switch back to the camera and position the lens accurately on the subject. You can position all the lenses accordingly. Check for the clear feeds from the cameras and try to record them on the disk so that it signifies that video surveillance installation is done properly.
Try recording for 5 to 10 minutes and then stop and view the feed. After viewing, burn the same into a compact disc. Once the CD is burned, run it in the PC and, if all this is worked out smoothly then you have executed the entire process of installation successfully.