Specifications

uestions to ask yourself when

considering a surveillance system...

hich System is Right for Me? The first step is to carefully

consider your surveillance needs. While one camera connected

to a monitor could help, it is unlikely, in most situations, to be

enough. Most places of business require more than one camera.

In some situations a moveable camera to cover a large area may

be required. Secondly, what is it that I am trying to monitor?

Are you just wanting to track the comings and goings of people,

track merchandise, or capture faces? Do you need wide

sweeping views or detailed closeups? All of this will affect the

equipment you choose. What type of picture quality do I

require? Two parts of the equation are resolution and frame rate.

A slower frame rate and lower resolution captured on a video

cassette recorder will produce a grainier, jerkier image, but will

allow you to record for longer periods of time. The higher the

resolution and the faster the frame rate, the costlier the

equipment. How long will I store the video? With the advent of

DVRs (digital video recorders) images can be stored indefinitely,

(as opposed to tape) and allow one to easily transmit images

by way of a network or the internet. They also allow instant play-

back as well as record and display at the same time. Again, the

higher the frame rate and resolution, the more costly the DVR. Do

I need a professional installer? Although we have systems you

can install yourself, it may be advantageous to you to work with

a professional installer. Security professionals are familiar with a

variety of available systems and their benefits, they can integrate

multiple components and ensure proper adjustments and

functionality. Most importantly, a professional installer can insure

your system continues to perform properly and can even help

with enhancements and upgrades.