Mac Surveillance Compatible CCTV DVR
Sept.1, 2010 – CCTV Camera Pros recently released a new of the two new MAC surveillance compatible CCTV DVRs, the 8 and 16 channel iDVR PRO surveillance DVR. The new iDVR PRO is capable of real time recording at 30 frames per second. In addition to being MAC compatible, the iDVR PRO also supports remote video surveillance from PCs, iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and Windows mobile phones. CCTV Camera Pros also offers a more economical version of the iDVR in 4, 8, and 16 channel models, however the economy series is not compatible with MAC at this time. The entire iDVR line, economy and pro series, both use the latest H.264 video encoding which provides the best video compression and quality.
Commenting on the iDVR PRO release, CCTV Camera Pros managing partner Mike Haldas says: “Our ustomers have been requesting MAC compatible remote surveillance over the last year. Until now, we only had a Window PC based solution available for Macintosh users who wanted to view their security cameras remotely from a MAC. Now the iDVR PRO gives us a stand alone digital video recorder for MAC users. The iDVR PRO actually appeals to anyone looking for a high end stand alone DVR. We expect the iDVR PRO to become a best seller for high end residential, commercial and government security installations.”
For detailed information and pricing on the iDVR PRO series surveillance DVRs, please visit these CCTV Camera Pros iDVR product pages:
- 8 Channel CCTV Digital Video Recorder
- 16 Channel CCTV Camera DVR
iDVR PRO CCTV DVR features
- 240 FPS Recording for 8 Channel Model
- 480 FPS Recording for 16 Channel Model
- H.264 Codec Video Compression
- Pentaplex Function – Simultaneous Live / Record / Playback / Archive / Network
- Remote Live Viewing via Windows, MAC, iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile
- HDMI output with HD resolution of 1680 X 1050
- USB and DVD Burner Video Archive
- Video Outputs: 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 BNC, 4 Configurable BNC Spot Monitor Outputs
- 8 or 16 Loop Outputs (1 per Channel)
- 8 or 16 Alarm Inputs / 8 or 16 Alarm Outputs (depending on model)
- 4 Internal SATA Hard Drive Bays supports Up to 8TB total video storage
- 500GB Hard Drive Included & Installed
- Network Capability: Gigabit Ethernet w / LAN, DHCP, Dynamic IP & DDNS Support
- Watermarked Video for Taper Proof Security
About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance systems for home, business, and government. CCTV Camera Pros carries a complete line of surveillance equipment including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for complete surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States and can provide installation referrals nationwide. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros for more information.
CCTV Service Monitor
The below video product review features the MON-LCD35TM CCTV service monitor which is used by security system installers when mounting and testing CCTV cameras in the field. This portable service monitor has a 3.5″ screen and is distributed by CCTV Camera Pros of Boynton Beach, Florida. CCTV Camera Pros offers this monitor as well as several other CCTV test monitors available for sale on their website.
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CCTV Service Monitor Availability & Pricing
Click here to buy the MON-LCD35TM CCTV test monitor from CCTV Camera Pros. This test monitor is currently available for $169.99. CCTV Camera Pros also has several small models available priced as low as $129.99. Click here to view all CCTV test monitors.
CCTV Service Monitor Features
- 3.5 inch LCD screen
- 480 x 360 resolution
- NTSC or PAL supported
- 1 BNC Video Input
- 1 BNC Video Output
- 1 RCA Video Inout
- Audio In/Out via RCA
- Volume, Brightness, Color Controls, On Screen Settings Display
- (4) AA Rechargeable Batteries with Power Supply for Charging Included
- Adjustable Velcro Arm & Wrist Strap
- Adjustable Optional Wall Mount
CCTV Service Monitor Video Transcription
Welcome to CCTV Camera Pros video product review. In this product review, we will feature our 3.5 inch CCTV service monitor which is used by installers while mounting and focusing security cameras in the field. This portable test monitor makes it very convenient for one installer to mount and focus a camera without the need of a second installer watching a monitor. On our test bench, we have all of the parts that come inside the box of this product. We also have a dome security camera on our bench that we will test with. You can see here that monitor comes with an elastic and Velcro arm strap that allows you to easily mount the monitor to your arm.
A video input and output cable is supplied that plugs into the monitor on it’s side.
Audio cables are also included for audio microphone testing.
A power supply is included with the monitor which is used to recharge the 4 AA batteries already installed inside the monitor or to power the monitor directly.
A printed manual is included inside the box as well as a wall mount bracket that can screw into the bottom of the monitor.
We will now connect our dome camera to the service monitor for a video test.
The installer connects the video output of a CCTV camera to the BNC input of the service monitor, then switches the monitor power on.
In a few seconds the video out put from our camera appears on the 3.5 inch screen.
You can see here the the display quality on the monitor is excellent and responds in real time.
We hope that you have found this product demonstration helpful. If you have any questions about this CCTV service monitor or any product related to video surveillance systems, please contact CCTV Camera Pros by visiting our website at www.cctvcamerapros.com.
Thank You for watching.
Portable CCTV Monitor
The below video product review features the MON-LCD4 portable CCTV monitor which is used for security camera testing & service. This portable monitor is distributed by CCTV Camera Pros. CCTV Camera Pros offers this monitor as well as several other CCTV test monitors available for sale on their website.
Portable CCTV Monitor Availability & Pricing
Click here to buy the MON-LCD4 portable CCTV monitor from CCTV Camera Pros. This test monitor is currently available for $299.99. CCTV Camera Pros also has several small models available priced as low as $129.99. Click here to view all portable CCTV test monitors.
Portable CCTV Monitor Features
- 4.2 inch LCD screen
- 480 x 234 resolution
- NTSC or PAL supported
- 1 BNC Video Input
- 1 BNC Video Output
- Audio In/Out via RCA
- External Volume, Brightness, Color Controls
- Rechargeable Battery with Power Supply for Charging
- Leather Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap
- Adjustable Velcro Arm Straps
Portable CCTV Monitor Video Transcription
Welcome to CCTV Camera Pros video product review. In this product review, we will feature our four inch portable CCTV test monitor which is used by installers while mounting and focusing CCTV cameras in the field. This product makes it very convenient for one installer to mount and focus a camera without the need of a second installer watching a monitor. On our test bench, we have all of the parts that come inside the box of this product along with an security camera that we will test with.You can see here that the monitor comes in a leather case with two arm straps.
The top of the monitor has the BNC video inputs for video and RCA for audio.
Here we setup the sun visor, which helps with outdoor camera testing by protecting the screen from sunlight glare.
The power supply that is included is used to charge the rechargeable batteries that are already installed in the service monitor.
A carrying strap is also included so that this portable monitor can be slung over your shoulder. The strap attaches to the loops on the sides of the carrying case.
We will now connect the camera to the test monitor for a video test.
The installer connects the video output of a CCTV camera to the BNC input of the service monitor, then switches the monitor power on.
In a few seconds the video out put from our camera will appear on the 4.2 inch screen.
You can see here the the display quality on the monitor is excellent and responds in real time.
Here we demonstrate mounting the test monitor to our installers forearm.
We hope that you have found this product demonstration helpful. If you have any questions about this service and test monitor or any product related to video surveillance and CCTV cameras, please contact CCTV Camera Pros by visiting our website at www.cctvcamerapros.com.
Thank You for watching.
CCTV Test Monitor Video Review
The below video product review features the MON-HHLCD25 wrist mount CCTV test monitor manufactured by CCTV Camera Pros. CCTV Camera Pros offers this model as well as several other model service monitors on their website.
CCTV Test Monitor Availability & Pricing
CCTV Camera Pros currently offers this monitor as well as other sizes and models for direct retail sales here on their CCTV test & service monitors page. Pricing ranges from $119.99 to $299.99 depending on the model.
Video Transcription
Welcome to CCTV Camera Pros product review video series. During this product review, we will feature our two and a half inch CCTV test monitor which is used by installers while mounting and focusing CCTV cameras in the field. This product makes it very convenient for one installer to mount and focus a camera without the need of a second installer watching a monitor. On our test bench, we have all of the parts that come inside the box of this product along with an security camera that we will test with.
You can see here that the monitor is very small and includes a table stand and Velcro wrist strap.
The power supply included is used to charge the rechargeable battery that is installed in the test monitor.
A video jumper cable is also included to connect the monitor to a camera.
The installer simply connects the one end of the cable to the monitor and the other to the security camera.
The cable is capable of connecting to CCTV cameras with either RCA or BNC video connectors. A BNC connector is included.
For this test we will connect the test monitor to one of our cameras.
Simply push and twist on the BNC connector.
Then turn the CCTV test monitor power on and our surveillance video image will appear on the monitor screen.
You can easily adjust the Velcro arm strap to mount the monitor to your wrist or forearm.
You can see that the video quality is excellent for such a small monitor.
We hope that you have found this product demonstration helpful. If you have any questions about this CCTV test monitor or any product related to surveillance systems and security cameras, please contact CCTV Camera Pros by visiting our website. Thank You for watching.
About the Manufacturer
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras, videos surveillance systems, and CCTV equipment. We are a veteran owned small business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in the design of reliable and scalable video surveillance systems for businesses of all sizes, as well as local and federal government agencies. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete surveillance system solution. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation to all areas of the USA. Our headquarters and main warehouse is located in Boynton Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com for more information.
CCTV Test Monitor
A CCTV test monitor is a device commonly used by CCTV installers and electricians during surveillance system installations when they need to mount, test, and focus a security camera. CCTV test monitors, also known as portable CCTV monitors are incredibly convenient because they enable one installer to perform the camera mount and focus. Typically, and without the use of a test monitor, mounting and focusing a surveillance camera requires two installers: one to adjust the camera and the other to be watching a monitor back at the location of the recorder. Furthermore, it is always a challenge for the two installers to communicate with each other because the DVR and the camera being mounted are typically not in the same room, so many installers rely on cell phone communication when mounting and back focusing cameras.
There are many test monitors available on the market and as with any electronic device, some are built better and perform better than others. Below are two models that we have tested and found to perform very well that are supplied by CCTV Camera Pros and range in price from $129.99 to $299.99. Both of these products are available for purchase on this page: Portable CCTV test & service monitors.
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About the Author of this Product Review
This product review was written by Mike Haldas from CCTV Camera Pros. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in home, business, and government surveillance systems. Mike has over 13 years experience in the security and IT industry as hardware and software engineer and is available to help plan small and large scale surveillance installations such as them park surveillance systems. Please call 1-888-849-2288 or visit www.cctvcamerapros.com for additional information or to reach Mike Haldas.
Theme Park Surveillance Systems
Surveillance systems are becoming more evident and useful in theme parks throughout the USA and the rest of the world. Well known theme parks such as those owned by Six Flags in the United States are relying on the use of video surveillance systems not only for security but also to improve their operations. With the fast pace of technology in both park attractions and surveillance systems, the fit is becoming increasingly more significant. Both the visitors and the security staff may reap the benefits of modern CCTV or IP based surveillance in an amusement park setting. Some of the major applications of surveillance being used in amusement venues are:
- Visitor traffic monitoring
- Production video recording
- Rider Safety
- Child Safety
- Property Theft
- Tampering & Vandalism
- Insurance liabilities
Surveillance Cameras for Visitor traffic monitoring
Park management and security personnel can visualize visitor traffic patterns to see which attractions are most popular or determine if there are bottlenecks in the flow of visitors through the park. This can later help with fire safety evacuation routes or if more restrooms/concessions are required in certain areas.
Surveillance Cameras for Production Video Recording
Record your memories of a great day of fun. Some parks utilize security cameras to record visitors throughout their journey.
Video Surveillance for Rider Safety
CCTV surveillance can help with various aspects of safety for major attractions or rides. Cameras in the appropriate place can help the ride’s operators see that ALL riders are safely seated and not in harm’s way before the ride ever begins. The eyes in the sky can then accompany in the progress of the ride to ensure that visitors remain seated and are observing any other safety regulations.
Security Cameras for Child Safety
There is always a concern about children getting lost or even worse, abducted in the large concentrated traffic of amusement parks. CCTV Surveillance can help find children who have strayed or catch suspicious behavior of would be predators.
CCTV Cameras Monitor Property Theft
Visitors’ cameras and personal items can be watched over. Gift stores, souvenir shops and food courts can be monitored as well, to protect the park’s interests.
Security Cameras Protect Against Tampering and Vandalism
Park security can greatly deter any tampering with rides and equipment. Graffiti and vandalism can be reduced by the presence of cameras or capture the evidence to prosecute offenders.
Use Surveillance Systems to Mitigate Insurance Liabilities
Accidents, injuries, negligence and recklessness are all going to happen no matter where people (and lawyers) are present. Security cameras can help to capture the entire goings on to protect all Amusement Park patrons, security personnel and management.
Both the public sector of amusement park visitors and the private sect of Park owners and management can enjoy benefits of security camera systems. Prevention, deterrence and safety are the major issues involved. Surveillance systems are available for small, temporary carnival sites as well as large, state-of-the-art theme parks.
About the Author
This article written by Mike Haldas from CCTV Camera Pros. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in home, business, and government surveillance systems. Mike has over 13 years experience in the security and IT industry as hardware and software engineer and is available to help plan small and large scale surveillance installations such as them park surveillance systems. Please call 1-888-849-2288 or visit www.cctvcamerapros.com for additional information or to reach Mike or another surveillance engineer that can help you
Skate Park Surveillance Systems & Security Cameras
With the growth popularity of inline skating and skate boarding, skate parks have become extremely popular for city and county municipalities to install them inside of parks. City planners should consider a skate park surveillance system with security cameras when planning and budgeting for skate park projects. You do not have to search far to find cases of vandalism and unwanted graffiti in skate parks. A professional surveillance system with security cameras can help deter such activity as well as help prosecute against it in the unfortunate event that it occurs. A skate park surveillance system can also help document any injuries that occur in the park through video capture and help with any frivilous lawsuit attempts. The city of Grand Haven skate park is one example of a park that has already installed a surveillance system to monitor activity within their park.
Pre-construction is the ideal time to plan for your system so the cabling can be installed during construction of the park. This makes running cable underground much easier However, security cameras can also be installed into existing parks. Surveillance systems used for skate parks and other outdoor park type installations typicall consist of four to sixteen outdoor weatherproof security cameras. The cameras can be CCTV cameras (closed circuit television) or IP cameras. The cameras can be mounted to poles in and around the skate park or to other structures where the cameras can be mounted about ten to sixteen feet high. The digital recorder is the device that records the video to a hard drive so that it can be played back later. Typically the recorder is located in a nearby office or community center. If there is not an office located close to the park making it impossible to wire the cameras to the recorder, wireless equipment can be used to transmit the signal distances up to a 3 miles away. RG59 or RG6 cable is used to connect each security camera to the digital video recorder. A power supply box can be used to power all of the cameras. The power supply box can be located near the DVR as long as the cabes do not have to be run longer than 300-400 feet. If that is not possible the cameras need to be power closer to where they are mounted. The above image shows some typical equipment used in an outdoor surveillance application such as a skate park.
About the Author
This article written by Mike Haldas from CCTV Camera Pros. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in home, business, and government surveillance systems. Mike has over 13 years experience in the security and IT industry as hardware and software engineer and is available to help plan small and large scale applications such as skate park security camera systems. Please call 1-888-849-2288 or visit www.cctvcamerapros.com for additional information or to reach Mike or another surveillance engineer that can help you.
Geovision Surveillance System
A Geovision surveillance system is an excellent choice for a business or home surveillance system. The basic requirements for both home and business systems are very much the same and Geovision does a great job at meeting them. In fact many homeowner / small business owners are buying the same type of system to manage both their home security and to keep an eye on their businesses from within the office or remote locations.
Geovision surveillance systems use a Windows Vista or XP based computer to create a complete multi-camera security system that is simple to manage and monitor on site or remotely over the Internet. Geovision supports many different types of cameras with varying features and capabilities. Whether you are looking to install some inexpensive stationary dome cameras or a set up a sophisticated hybrid surveillance system with a mix of different types of IP security cameras, PTZ cameras and high resolution CCTV cameras, a Geovision system is the best choice in many cases.
CCTV Camera Pros offers complete Geovision surveillance systems at affordable prices that are suitable for both your home and/or business surveillance needs. We feel confident that these versatile and powerful surveillance systems are an affordable and reliable choice.
Geovision System Features
Intelligent Recording & Playback
- Privacy Mask Protection
- Advanced Motion Detection
- Scene Change Detection
- Pre-Recording Using HDD
- Advanced Round-The-Clock Recording
- Instant Playback
- Time Merge From Different Clips
- POS Point of Sale Integration
Flexible Record Confgurations
- Choice of recording at 15, 30, 60, 120, 240 and 480 frames per second
- Recording trigger by motion detection, alarm and schedule, and 24/7 around the clock recording
- Adjustable recording quality and frame rate for each camera
- Pre-motion and post-motion recording
Remote Surveillance – DVR Viewer
- Live Video & Audio via IE Browser
- Remote Search & Playback Support
- 3G Mobile Phone Support (3GPP)
- SSL Encrypt Connection Support
- Monitor Multiple Systems with Center V2
Notifications & Alerts
- E-mail notification with attached video images on motion detection and alarm
- E-mail notification on video lost or I/O error
- Directs PTZ dome to a preset location on motion and alarm activation
- SMS alerts available in Main System, Center V2 and Vital Sign Monitor
- Alarms on objects that pass between predefined regions
If you would like help in designing a Geovision surveillance system for your home, business, or government facility, please call CCTV Camera Pros at 888-849-2288 or visit CCTV Camera Pros website.
Infrared Security Camera
The BIPRO-540L4 infrared security camera from CCTV Camera Pros is an excellent choice for a mid-range night vision camera for home, business, and government surveillance installations. The camera features a 4mm fixed lens which gives you a wide angle view of your subject area. The 36 infrared LEDs are rated at 100 feet and the weatherproof housing make it an excellent choice for outdoor surveillance applications.
The body of this infrared camera feature an adjustable hood to protect the camera lens from direct sunlight. The tri-axis mount allows installers to adjust this camera to angle angle after being mounted to a wall or celining. The cable through body and bracket design completely conceal the cable for a neat and secure installation.
Infrared Security Camera Features
- Weatherproof Silver Body Good for Indoor & Outdoor Surveillance
- 540 Lines of resolution
- 36 infrared LEDs see up to 100 feet
- 1/3″ Sony CCD (Super HAD Day/NIght)
- 4mm lens
- 0.0 Lux Infrared Night Vision
- Cable Through Body & Bracket Design
- DCPower supply included
CCTV Camera Pros offers this camera for sale on their website at www.cctvcamerapros.com for $199.99. Please click on the above image or click on the following link to visit their website for more details or to purchase the BIPRO-540L4 infrared security camera.
Choosing the Best IP Camera Software
IP camera software, also known as network camera software and NVR software, allows you to record surveillance video from IP security cameras to a central computer / server over an IP network. Choosing the best IP camera software for your specific surveillance application can be challenging if you do not know the options that are available to you.
Having the latest IP /Network Security Cameras is only as powerful as the software you choose for interface with remote viewing, recording and remote control functions of your cameras. What good are the most powerful camera capabilities without a simple interface for access, monitoring and recording functions that YOU are actually capable of navigating through?
CCTV Camera Pros supplies NUUO IP Camera Software that can be installed on a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer and basically turns the computer into a network video recorder. Our opinion is that the NUUO NVR system is the best on the market. It has the latest features and the largest number of IP cameras brands and models are supported. The NUUO NVR software is designed with a user-friendly interface with the consumer / end user perspective in mind, so it is very easy to use.
The NUUO IP Camera Software features the following:
- View and monitor up to 64 channels from IP cameras, Network Cameras, & mega-pixel cameras
- Start with as small as a 4 camera license and grow up to 64 cameras over time
- Easy to use GUI Graphic User Interface
- Easy to manage smart Recording Schedule
- Dual monitor Real-Time display and Playback with HD quality at 30 frames per second
- “Smart Guard system” with 6 kinds of video analytics and 6 kinds of instant response
- Intelligent search for easy locating of recorded events
- Recording modes: Continuous, Event, Motion, Scheduled, Manually, w/ Audio, Auto Recycle
- Video Analytics: General motion, Missing Object, Foreign Object, Camera Occlusion, Loose Focus, Signal Lost.
- Real-Time A/V multi-events viewer and filter
- MPEG4 / MJPEG Video Compressions supported
- 2 way audio support
- Video Quality Enhancement Tools
- 1280 X 1024 or above recording resolution (mega-pixel IP cameras are supported)
- Centrally manage cameras from multiple locations
- Integrate with wireless network systems
IP Camera Software Setup Video
The following video demonstrates how simple it is to connect an IP camera system using the NUUO camera software that CCTV Camera Pros supplies.
If you would like help in designing an IP security camera system or choosing the best IP camera software for your home, business, or government facility, please call CCTV Camera Pros at 888-849-2288 or visit CCTV Camera Pros website.