What is CCTV?

CCTV, or 'Closed Circuit Television', initially consisted of a video camera (or several cameras) attached to a viewing station, usually with a television monitor or several monitors and people to view them. If the cameras were recorded, it was on analogue tape, usually VHS.

These days CCTV is more likely to consist of cameras recorded on a DVR or HDR (although many are still monitored in real-time).

What is a CCTV Surveillance 'SYSTEM'?

A CCTV Surveillance system comprises at least one digital video camera connected to a digital video recorder or hard drive recorder. The camera captures video and it is recorded on the hard drive.

Additional features include wireless data transfer from camera to DVR and the abillity to watch and manipulate captured video over the internet.

What is a DVR or HDR?

DVRs (Digital Video Recorder) or HDRs (Hard Drive Recorder) have replaced video tape recorders and record captured video data digitally to hard drive.

The advantages are instant access, much greater storage and the ability to capture huge files as they are recorded.

Do you install CCTV Surveillance systems?

Yes. We have trained installers and technicians who can install any and all of your CCTV requirements, whether in domestic or commercial premises. We have the staff with the know-how to ensure that you get exactly what you need to do the job.

What is a 'megapixel' camera?

Megapixel cameras are very high quality, with captured images ranging from 1.3 megapixels to more than 5 megapixels. To give you an idea of how much image quality that is, an old VHS image was 300 X 480 pixels, or 144,000 pixels. A 1.3 megapixel camera captures Blu-ray quality video (better than DVD).

How do we monitor our cameras?

On a computer or laptop. Or you can view them over the internet on a remote computer, iPad or smartphone.

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