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Article #35: A Few Things You Should Know About Wireless Security Systems

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If you are on the market for a Transmitters
surveillance system, your timing is Wireless Cameras usually use 2.4GHz
impeccable because right now we are at transmitter---Video and Audio whose
the crossroads of this migration to a standard range varies from 200' to 700'
new, more efficient, and more depending on environmental conditions.
cost-effective solution for home and There are however more powerful
business security requirements. In a transmitters on the market. You will find
world with increasing crime and that most wireless cameras come equipped
criminals, wireless surveillance with transmitters.
equipment has turned into an icon for Receivers
security. The receiver intercepts a signal
Like many people, I have been afraid of transmitted by the wireless camera then
electronic products in the past. As soon feeds that signal into the DVR or VCR
as I started thinking of setting up my that it is connected to.
own surveillance system for business or Recorders
home I realized that the Camera, is but VCRs - VCRs record to a video cassette
one element of a multi part System. tape which creates the need to change
Let's explore the make-up of today's tapes. Recently released VCRs with
complete wireless surveillance systems. time-lapse and video motion detection
The 5 basic components of wireless video features allow the VCR to begin recording
surveillance equipment are: only while motion is detected. Time-lapse
1. cameras is a series of images taken in a set
2. transmitters number of time intervals. This means that
3. receivers not every frame is recorded as it is with
4. Recorders (DVR/VCR) DVR=Digital Video Real Time. Time-lapse and motion
Recorder. VCR=VideoCassette Recorder. detection help space on your 9 hour
5. video displays(Monitors or Television) videotapes.
All 5 of these components are fitted in Depending on how much activity is
some combination to create a complete detected one 9 hour tape could last you
video surveillance system. weeks. Because it only records when
How does a wireless Surveillance System motion is detected...cuts off after 30
Work? seconds, resets itself and waits for the
The wireless camera transmits a signal to next movement.
a receiver that is connected to the DVR Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
or VCR. Unlike VCRs, DVRs record video to a
Wireless cameras usually have a built-in computer hard drive or other media such
transmitter that sends the video signal as a CD or DVD. This makes a DVR easy to
to a receiver. The receiver connects to maintain because there are no bulky tapes
your recording and/or viewing device. to change or the risk of losing video
There the signal is either recorded or quality when recording over previous
thereby saved or simply viewed. footage. Many DVRs can be operated and
Different Types of Wireless Cameras monitored remotely from anywhere in the
 Dome Cameras are simply board cameras world using the Internet.
built into dome housing. By selecting to implement this fairly
Day-night domes equipped with high-power simple solution for your business and
INFRARED Leeds for use indoors, home surveillance, you fulfill a clear
outdoorsand low-light conditions. The day need while gaining security and comfort.
night feature makes the camera color in Shopping malls, schools, hospitals,
the day light and thenautomatically parking garages, office buildings,
switch to black and white in low light airports, casinos, government services,
conditions. warehouses, estates and financial
 Professional cameras can be mounted institutions all now commonly use video
on walls, ceiling brackets, based surveillance equipment in order to
buildings,indoors and outdoors. protect their wares and limit costly
Professional security cameras can be losses.
weatherproof,waterproof, day/night, In conclusion, for a business or home
low-light and even a snake camera that surveillance system it would be advisable
can access almostany space. Professional to select a complete system. Being a
security cameras are usually high simple system does not deduct from its
resolutionresulting in a very sharp image importance, or its surveillance function.
with great detail. They come in color or The expenses incurred from buying
black & white. wireless video surveillance equipment is
 Hidden Cameras are so small they are worth the effort and cost, because this
virtually invisible to the naked eye. equipment not only reduces the costs of
Hidden cameras are in disguise as common security, but also helps in curbing crime
household items such as Baby Wipes,dolls, and vandalism.
clocks, teddy bears, smoke detectors and Jerry Tarrer
radios. Copyright under U.S.






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