CCTV - What is CCTV and How Does It Work?

What is CCTV and How Does It Work?

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is a term that is very common in Europe. CCTV offers you a way to monitor multiple cameras (or channels) internally - thus "closed circuit". The goal with CCTV is to be able to privately monitor your assets.

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CCTV is when you have a privately "linked" system in your business of home.  Think of CCTV as a television.  The way CCTV works is simple and easy.  The digital video recorder is what "projects" your cameras on your TV or monitor.  You can view each of your "TV stations" one at a time or view all of your TV stations at one time.

When you choose a Digital Video Recorderhttp://www.cctvsecuritypros.com/digital-video-recorders.html, the key is to know how many "television channels" or cameras that you may need.  How many video security cameras will you need for your application.  You can view your "TV channels" on the monitor that is connected to the DVR.  In addition,  if you plug your DVR into a high speed internet connection, you can watch your cameras (channels) over the Internet or Cell Phone.

When you monitor over the Internet or Cell Phone it is still considered CCTV, as it is still closed circuit and password protected, so no one can log into your CCTV System without the consent and permission of the administrator.

Security Cameras and CCTV Cameras are the same thing, just as Security Camera Systems and CCTV Systems are the same exact thing.  They both require you to run one wire from the back of the DVR to each security camera  It is simple and easy to do, and very inexpensive when you do it yourself.

CCTV works as follows:

1.  Wire each camera from the DVR to the camera location
2.  Plug in your TV or Monitor to the DVR - you will then see video
3.  Plug in an Ethernet Cable from the DVR to your cable or modem to review remotely over the internet and cell phone
4.  All video is recorded and stored on the digital video recorder
5.  Video is time and date stamped so you can easily review what camera and what time the "issue" has occurred

A quality CCTV System will provide you with peace of mind when away from your business and/or home.  If you ever need evidence in a court of law, there is no better evidence than video evidence.  It eliminates "word of mouth" and it is an acceptable form of evidence in a court of law.

Need to know where to get CCTV?  CCTV Security Pros http://www.cctvsecuritypros.com/ offers top quality CCTV Equipment, Cameras, and Systems that come with high definition DVR recorders.  You can order individual cameras, DVRs, or complete security camera systems.  The most important thing is that you buy quality CCTV supplies.
You can order online with Free Shipping or Call (888) 653-2288 for CCTV advice.

In conclusion, CCTV is simply a way to monitor your assets.  Imagine it as a television.  Each camera represents one channel and you can watch and record 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Check out CCTV Security Pros and find more information on CCTV in our blog as well.

Best of luck with your CCTV System!