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Hidden Cameras and VCR’s should be Compatible

Hidden Camera | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Jan 03 2010

Cordless Phone Hidden CameraIn this day and age, where fast-paced lifestyle meets a laid back culture, people just want to have fun without being worried of their safety. With the hectic schedule of people, trying to live their every day away from crimes, what can they do to have an honest to goodness, stress-free feeling of security?

Is hiring security guards their only option? What if they can not afford an extra employee just yet?

If you’re someone who has developed an obsession with safety, then you are not alone. Thousands of people are just like you, they also find ways in keeping themselves and their loved ones safe and secured to avoid any possibilities of crimes and untoward incidents – especially at home or in the workplace.

So why don’t you, once and for all, have a taste of the worry-free living by having a security system installed?

Often seen being used in retails stores and other establishments, security equipments like hidden cameras are a hit these days. Owning such technologies on safety has gone a long way from being just a special privilege. They can now be purchased by anyone who’ll need it – be it personal of for business purposes.

With security cameras moving towards more effective operation, most of its models are designed to record discreetly. These are what we know as hidden cameras, a kind of surveillance tool that films activities on a specific area without the knowledge of its subjects. Hidden cameras are widely used nowadays as a means of protecting families and property.

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Hidden Camera Pranks – a Legal Offense

Hidden Camera | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Jan 02 2010

When hidden cameras were invented in just about the same era as the advent of photography, its primary use is just for investigative purposes. It serves as a spy tool for detectives. Today, however, it has surpassed such limits. This technological innovation in security has soared to new heights.

Button Hidden CameraHidden cameras aren’t just a safety staple these days. From being security equipments for offices to serving as equally effective and dependable surveillance tools at home, hidden cameras carry an instant feeling of control over a situation. Unfortunately, this said control is being used by some in wayward purposes of fun. Worse, this notion of fun usually comes in the form of pranks.

Pranks using this camera said to have started in South London through what was known then as “Slap TV”. This is an act of unprovoked attacks, from minor pranks to more vicious assaults while being discreetly recorded on camera. Nowadays, it is popularly known as “Happy Slapping”

Some people might consider it a harmless fad, but filming pranks like these by using video technology such as hidden cameras and the likes is tantamount to bullying, or on more severe cases, harassment. Truth is, to be clear about it – these activities are punishable by law.

Due to the media attention gained by pranks being intentionally caught using digital media equipments, hidden cameras for example, countries like Denmark, France and the United Kingdom emphasized on the legal consequences of such acts.

Meanwhile, under federal laws, pranks using hidden cameras, or any kind of pranks, for that matter, are listed under the category of a misdemeanor. Generally, it could serve offenders up to one year in jail. This doesn’t mean though, that it will not go beyond being a misdemeanor. If the prank, regardless of the agenda, goes terrible wrong and people got hurt or worse, there were casualties, then other existing laws will come into play.

If you know anyone who, with the help of video cameras, think he or she can enjoy the thrill of playing pranks and eventually get away with it, give him a pat in the back and make him realize the consequences. You’re actually doing him a big favor.

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Built-in DVR Security System – One of Your Best Bets

Hidden Camera, Home Surveillance, Self Recording | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Dec 27 2009

A built-in DVR security system is a cost-effective, all-in-one tool that will give your home or business all the protection it needs from theft, vandalism, and other unwanted threats to your property.

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Contrary to popular belief, having this type of system will usually render professional installation service unnecessary. Its installation procedure is designed for DIY use, allowing you to set up this system in a short period of time.

Your DVR and monitor are rolled into one unit so there’s no need to worry about which wires should be connected to which port. Thus, all you need to do is find the best location for your system and you immediately have a virtual security guard on call 24/7.

Web-Ready
A built-in DVR security system will lessen your network configuration problems. Its web-ready function will launch itself automatically so any time you need to access it online, you just have to key in the necessary details for login and you’ll be able to view stored or real-time footage over the World Wide Web.

Easy Viewing
Built-in security systems may also come with monitors as wide as nineteen inches, allowing you to enjoy complete range of vision on monitored areas. With this kind of monitor, there’s no need to squint and stick your face to the screen just to determine exactly what the subject is doing.

Also, this type of system will also offer viewing options. You can switch viewing from one camera to another with a push of a button.

Large Hard Disk Space
A built-in security system won’t make you worry about running out of disk space when you’re involved in an all-important surveillance operation. With as much as 320GB hard disk space available for your use, you can look forward to continuous recording for up to 480 days. That’s practically one year and three months’ worth of recording!

Instant Notification
This type of system would immediately send you email notifications if your system is suffering from video loss or motion detection. Instant updates on any malfunction or recognition of possible threats to your property would give you more than enough time to take the necessary action and ensure everyone’s safety.

Best Customer Support
Best of all, the most updated models of built-in DVR security systems come with a guarantee of round the clock lifetime customer support. No matter where you are and when you need it, you can be sure that your built-in DVR security system will always be ready to protect you, your loved ones, and your property.

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Mobile Home Security Tips for Round the Clock Safety

Alarm System, Hidden Camera, Home Surveillance, Professional Surveillance Cameras | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Dec 25 2009

If you are travelling or residing in a mobile home, security is definitely one of your major concerns. As mobile homes are easier to access, once your property has been breached, you will have a harder time avoiding direct confrontation. Use the tips below to secure the safety of your loved ones or whichever valuable assets you have stored in your mobile home.

56 Infrared LED Day Night Professional CameraWired Meshes and Grills
Stock windows and doors of mobile homes are ordinary and thus easy to break into. You can fortify this, however, by installing wired meshes or even grills. Even if intruders were to smash the glass of your doors and windows, they would still have to contend with the additional security tools you have taken.

Security Alarms
You need at least two kinds of security alarms for your mobile home. Firstly, attach alarms to windows, doors, and any other possible area that intruders could use to obtain access to your mobile home. If you’ve subscribed for security coverage, authorities will respond whenever the alarm in your home has been triggered.

Another alarm you probably need to install is a barking dog alarm. For this to work, you will need to set up an area that would create the impression you own a guard or security dog. Under the cover of darkness, intruders would have a hard time of visually verifying whether or not you do own one but with the barking dog alarm, they’re sure to be convinced.

Barking dog alarms sound off when they detect motion. In this way, they work like motion sensors but with barking alarms to serve as a deterrent against potential troublemakers.

Surveillance Cameras
When strategically positioned, a single surveillance camera would be able to cover the entire area of your mobile home. Partially obscured areas may still be under surveillance with the use of security mirrors.
The outside perimeters of your home may also be under surveillance if you see the need for it. But you’ll need surveillance cameras designed for outdoor use this time around. They are slightly more expensive but work the same way indoor cameras do.

To give intruders a false sense of security, you may also install dummy cameras. Destroying these might make them more lax, not knowing that their actions are still being monitored.

DVR
Also, you need to use a DVR system so that all images or video footages recorded by your cameras will be directly stored in a secure drive. The ideal DVR system must have sufficient disk space to allow continuous recording.

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Car Key Hidden Camera with Audio – How to Use One

Hidden Camera, Spy Cams, Vehicle Surveillance | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Dec 21 2009

The car key hidden camera with audio is one of the choice examples of covert surveillance equipment. It’s small and light enough to be carried just about anywhere and ordinary enough to blend with other stuff in your purse or pocket. Even better, it allows you to record images in secret. Handy and functional, this hidden camera with audio can be an excellent addition to your arsenal of surveillance gadgets. Learn how to use it properly with these tips:

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A car key hidden camera is perhaps the easiest hidden camera to use. It’s so ordinary and commonplace that no one would suspect you’re actually taking photos or footages with it. Carry it in your hands or dangling from your purse or belt, depending on the angle you wish to take. The buttons to start recording are found on the surface so you only have to press the record button to begin taking pictures.

You don’t even have to explain what you’re doing – haha!. To a casual observer, you’ll only look like you’re playing or fidgeting with your car key and no one ever has to know what you’re actually doing with it.

Audio Capacity
Since the car key hidden camera can take footages with audio, you must be careful about positioning it to ensure that you get the best reception that you can. Remember that the mini microphone it’s equipped with is not sophisticated enough to drown out unnecessary background noise. Remember, too that what the human ear hears will not be the exact same sounds that a gadget like a mini hidden camera will broadcast. The nearer you are to the source, the better audio you will get.

Its Limitations
Easily some of the most common limitations with mini surveillance cameras such as the car key are its memory, power and range. If you have been using this camera for some time, check if the power is still sufficient for more shots or footage. Otherwise, simply recharge the batteries so they’re ready to shoot any time.

Memory is one concern with small hidden cameras. Don’t buy a car key hidden camera and expect to take endless hours of footage. To give you an idea of how much footage you can expect, an 8GB car key camera can store a maximum of 3 hours of video.

Be aware of the car key camera’s efficient range as well. Because of its relative size, it’s usually effective only up to a few meters. If you’re taking footage of an activity that is farther away, don’t expect the same quality of audio you would get if it were just a few feet away from you.

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Nanny Cam – How to Avoid Misusing this Security Device

Hidden Camera, Nanny Camera, Security Camera, Spy Cams | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Dec 15 2009

Clock Radio CD Player Hidden CameraBefore buying and installing a nanny camera, there are certain considerations you have to keep in mind. This gadget can record footage quite easily and very often, surreptitiously – that is, without the other party knowing that they are being recorded. Although it’s meant to ensure the safety of young children under the supervision of a nanny, nanny cams by nature are spy cams in that they are meant to monitor activities without someone’s prior knowledge. Unfortunately, this can backfire and cause you legal trouble. Avoid this situation by using these tips:

Make the nanny camera easily seen
This step may seem to contradict the very purpose of this device but it’s one of the ways you can keep the use of a nanny cam legal. If it’s visible, it can easily be noticed by the person who will be supervising or taking care of your child and they will be aware that they are being monitored.

Keeping the nanny camera visible will be of great help in deterring any acts of abuse that could occur when the nanny is around. If the nanny you happened to hire is abusive or inattentive, they will be encouraged to be at their best behavior at all times.

Install in public areas
Another method to avoid a situation where the use of a nanny cam can backfire is to use this gadget only in areas of the house or building that is accessible by most people. These include the kitchen, the living room area, garage, porch and family den. A hidden camera in these areas will be legal to use and will be least likely to record private moments.

Never, ever install a nanny cam in the closet, the toilet, the bathroom or even in the nanny’s bedroom. These are private areas and must remain so.

Inform the nanny about the camera
You could also avoid an unpleasant situation by informing the nanny beforehand that you have hidden cameras installed. If the nanny you are about to hire has had prior experience on the job, there’s a good chance they have encountered parents that used nanny cams before.

In various cases, the nanny will probably not mind that there’s a nanny cam installed, as long as they know where it is. The important thing is that you are doing the right thing by informing them and that they have the choice whether to accept the job or not.

Turn off the audio
Depending on your location, it might be considered against the law to record audio. There are 15 states where recording without express consent is illegal, 12 states that require consent from all parties involved and 37 states where the consent of one party is acceptable. Always check your state laws for these restrictions when using a nanny cam so as to avoid a major backfire.

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Hidden Video Recorder – Is It For You?

Hidden Camera, Surveillance Systems | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Dec 03 2009

The hidden video recorder is an important component of every surveillance and security system.  Over the years, they have steadily improved, becoming more portable and better in terms of functionality and performance.  If you’re still confused which among the dozens of hidden video recorder brands and models is for you, here are some of the things you might want to consider:

HC BMBOX DVRPortable Enough
Portability is definitely a no-brainer for a device such as a hidden video recorder since for purposes of surveillance or security, the recorder has to be lightweight and small in size.  If size is a concern for you, you’ll be glad to know that hidden video recorders come in a good variety of sizes and even shape.  These days, hidden video recorders range from the clunkier types that record on VHS to the handheld types that can be disguised as key chains or mobile phones.

So which system is right for you?  The type of hidden video recorder you should choose is one that will meet your specific needs.  If you intend to use it to monitor a room, area or a building, for example, a larger yet portable unit will do.  Hidden video recorders of this type will offer better memory so you can record events running several hours and take a larger number of photographs.

If you’re looking for better flexibility in terms of placement or if you prefer a gadget you can carry or wear, smaller hidden video recorders are a better choice.  They can be placed virtually anywhere — stashed behind pots or on top of the cupboard or inserted into a stuffed toy or an everyday item such as a wall clock, a lampshade or a figurine.  They can also be carried around or worn as pens or watches.

Memory and storage capacity
This gadget uses a storage device onto which recorded images are kept.  These devices include tape, CD and DVD.  Frequently, images are stored to a detachable SD card.  Images are then uploaded onto a computer in order to be viewed.

Should it be Analog or digital?
In spite of newer technologies, analog video recorders are still available and are quite useful.  However, most users are leaning toward digital video recorders for their convenience, programmability and functionality.  Digital video recorders record on images digitally, so they do not take up too much space in terms of memory and storage.  Playback is generally easier, especially during reviews because there is no need to flashforward or rewind to view events.  Events are easier to locate and playback if they are digitally recorded.

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Self-Recording DVR Hidden Camera – Surveillance Security Gadget

Hidden Camera, Nanny Camera, Security Camera | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Dec 01 2009

HC ARFSH DVRIt’s of utmost importance:  How else do you deal with your children’s nanny when you’re not at home, your employees when you’re on a business trip, trespassers and thieves?  Of course, you want to put a premium on home and office security over and over again through different ways – constant reminders to the babysitter, updating company rules and changing the combination to your jewelry box regularly.  It doesn’t always seem to be working though, because at one time or another, there will be circumstances beyond your control.  One of the things you need to add to your list of safety measures is keeping your place, be it private or corporate, monitored.

With monitoring safety, we’re not talking about just any traditional equipment to get the job done.  Surveillance, like all other kinds of technology, should be constantly evolving.  What was considered as the gold standard in surveillance cameras a couple of years back might be looked upon as ordinary today.  While basics like recording quality, storage capabilities and dependability will be always aspired for, and will probably never change, it’s fascinating to note that a lot of upgrades have been developed for this technology.

What is now making waves among homeowners and company executives, a self recording DVR hidden camera is the latest innovation in residential and office monitoring systems.  It safeguards specific areas with its cutting-edge features, making it an ideal equipment for added security.

If you are going to compare this device to ordinary surveillance cameras, self recording DVR hidden cameras use motion detection technology.  This prevents uneventful footages and thus avoids eating up too much storage memory by operating only when a person is present in the area.  Beyond that, instead of accessing the videos with wireless interference, this equipment needs just an SD card which will enable you to view what was covered either through connecting the camera to a computer or removing the SD card so you can slip it in another media that it is compatible of.  One more convenience of using an SD card in keeping the videos is its ability to record up to the length of 20 hours.

Another great feature of this gadget is that it always has the camouflage advantage.  Self recording DVR hidden cameras can be perfectly concealed because they are available in the form of different objects.

Look at it this way – take what’s good about hiring a private investigator and fuse it with the accessibility of a gadget that you could depend on 24/7.  A self recording DVR hidden camera will be the result.

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DVR Surveillance System User Guide

Hidden Camera, Home Surveillance | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Nov 27 2009

DVR surveillance systems do not have to cost you an arm and a leg. Security systems are not exclusive to big, beautiful homes. If you want to protect your loved ones with a DVR surveillance system, here’s what you can do.

Wall Outlet HC OUTLT DVRParts of a Basic Security System
There is no need for your home security system to consist of high-end equipment in order to be effective. Combine strategic installation with proper safety awareness and orientation for your loved ones and they’re as secure as they can be.

A basic security system usually includes motion sensors, a CCTV camera, security lights, and a multiplexer. The latter is needed if you are managing more than one security camera in your system. With a multiplexer, video input from all cameras are combined into a single channel for organized record-keeping and more effective surveillance.

A simplex multiplexer will produce one full-screen image to show you at a time while continuing to record footage from other cameras. Duplex multiplexers, on the other hand, offer split-screen options for two or more monitored areas.

If you have the budget, invest in decoy equipment not only for your cameras but for your DVR devices as well. Purchase any used VCR, wire it, and install them in plain sight.

Selecting a DVR Device
The price is understandably most people’s primary concern when it comes to DVR devices. But if you compare its performance to that of VCRs, you’ll know that DVR is truly the better choice. VCRs not only produce inferior video quality but they are also unable to produce stream-by-stream separation.

If you are shopping for DVR devices, you usually have three options.

The most costly option, but undeniably the most feature-rich as well, would be a dedicated DVR. It’s about the size of a desktop computer and comes with its own monitor. It is slightly more complicated to install compared to other DVD options but you can always contact customer service for help.

A second and more reasonably-priced option would be to install a DVR card in your CPU and turn your computer into a video recording system. If you know your way with computers, you won’t have to pay for professional installation. This is virtually the same with installing a new video or memory card.

Lastly, you can simply install a program or hardware system in your computer for a DVD interface. It’s a fraction of what a dedicated server would cost but its functions are vastly limited. With this option, you can only view and store footage. But if this is all you wish to do then it’s the best DVR device for your needs.

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Rear View Mirror Hidden Camera Review – Driving Safety Guaranteed

Hidden Camera, Vehicle Surveillance | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Nov 26 2009

rear view mirror hidden cameraIt does not matter what type of vehicle you’re steering, the mere act of driving comes immediately with its own share of risks. Most of these – if not all – can be effectively addressed with the use of a rear view mirror hidden camera.

Rear View Mirror Hidden Camera – What’s in it for you?
As this surveillance and safety may be too costly for your budget, it’s understandable that you’d like to be completely assured of its projected benefits. Listed below are its essential features. See for yourself what you can enjoy when you purchase hidden camera for your own car.

Rear View Camera Components
This device utilizes two kinds of cameras and the first one is installed directly inside the rear view mirror of your car. It is about a quarter of an inch in size and able to capture images in digital CMOS color. This is important as you’ll be able to provide more accurate details for any photo you might need to submit to the authorities in case of theft, vandalism, or any other vehicular accident. More importantly, this camera is also capable of recording audio, allowing you to record conversations without alerting potential troublemakers or any subject under surveillance.

This system will usually include an 8GB SD card that you can use with the camera’s built-in memory card slot. If, however, that’s not enough for you then you can use a 16GB SD card.

This hidden camera is rotatable up to 360 degrees, which consequently allows you to record what is happening not only inside your car but also what’s in front or next to your car.

You need to insert your system’s SD card to your computer or any other video-playing device for image or video playback.

It’s simple to install this camera – just clip it on to your built-in rear view mirror. This camera also comes with a rechargeable battery which you can charge either by USB or plugging it to the auxiliary cigarette lighter of your vehicle.

Second Camera
You can attach the external camera outside your car – perhaps below your bumper for a less obtrusive location – or on your rear dash. Unlike this type of camera, this one allows instant playback because it comes with a 3.6 inch thin-film transistor LCD monitor. Videos may also be played back at the real-time speed of 30 FPS. You can even use it to playback videos or images caught by your rear view camera.

With the help of a rear view mirror hidden camera, you might as well have a hundred eyes working to guard your safety and your car’s!

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