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Surveillance Video Recorder – How Do You Use One

Surveillance Systems | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Dec 20 2009

Security is an issue that should never be taken for granted, whether it’s for residential, commercial or institutional use. This explains the widespread use of surveillance equipment in many industries in order to ensure the safety of property and personnel. One of the most commonly used security gadgets is the surveillance video recorder, a device that is often chosen for its high functionality and reliability. Learn how to use this type of surveillance system correctly to maximize its features. Here are ways how:

4 Channel Digital Video RecorderWhat do you want to monitor
Do not use a surveillance video recorder simply because you can afford one or that it seems like the ‘in’ thing to do. In the end, it will simply become an unnecessary expense. Before buying and installing this surveillance system, consider your security needs first. It’s likely that your home or building has its own unique requirements, depending on its design, structure and location.

The type and number of security products you need to use will also depend on the number of occupants or personnel you have in the building and on the type/s of property you want to protect. A small home, for example, will have different security needs from a warehouse. Ask yourself what exactly it is that you want a surveillance video recorder to monitor and record. Do you want to protect yourself from burglars? Are there cases of vandalism in the neighborhood? Do you want to see what your children and pets are up to when you’re not around? Knowing how you want to use this device will allow you to plan its location more effectively.

Select a surveillance video recorder with the right specs
When using surveillance video recorders, remember that you do pay for quality. Although technology has improved significantly over the years and has made good quality video recorders more affordable, it’s important that you consider the right specifications for your security needs. Look for type, model, design, image resolution, viewing options (wide angle, pan, tilt, zoom, etc.) and power options for the perfect fit.

Avoid recording in private locations
There are locations in the home and places of business where this type of surveillance system must never be installed. This includes areas such as the toilet, bathroom, wash room, locker room, changing area and closet. Whether a surveillance video recorder is employed as a nanny cam or as a regular security gadget, it is considered illegal for a video recorder to monitor or record areas that are for private use. You could, however, install the camera at hallways leading to these rooms but never put them in areas where they can catch people at their most private moments.

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Surveillance Video Recorder – Which One is For You

Surveillance Systems, Video Recording | Posted by hiddencamerablogger
Nov 05 2009

surveillance video recordingSurveillance video recorders are at the heart of most surveillance equipment. They are used to record the images captured by a camera and are relied upon to produce images that will be used for review later. Unfortunately, surveillance equipment units are not created equal. Learn what you can expect from the available surveillance video recorders today and determine which one is right for you:

What are the types of surveillance video recorders
They generally come in two types: one for recording analog images and another for recording digital images. The analog type often uses VHS tapes and is one of the older types of surveillance video recorders. DVRs, on the other hand, record on disc or a memory card.

The main distinguishing point between these devices that use VHS and those that use DVRs is the recording medium. Images on VHS are analog and tend to deteriorate over time. Reviewing images can also be a challenge because it requires manual rewinding and playback. Surveillance video recorders of this type also have a limited number of viewing hours, depending on tape capacity.

On the other hand, DVRs, can capture events and save them as digital images. DVRs usually rely on memory cards or hard disk drives to store the data. Digital recorders are for easy access to events by freeze framing, so review is generally convenient. Events may also be indexed according to date, time, subject, users or events. Storage is also not an issue with digital recorders because images are stored electronically.
Which one suits you? For most purposes, an analog recorder will work very well. This recorder is generally cheaper, although the tapes tend to be more expensive in the long run. A digital surveillance recorder may be the preferred choice in terms of convenience, storage and future archiving.

When choosing these gadgets, do take into consideration the pros and cons of each type to see which one will be more useful to you. Factor in your needs, the main purpose of the recorder, how long you expect or require the recording time to be and whether or not you will be recording over the tape or disc again and again.

Other features
Surveillance video recorders are now built with multiple channels, so it’s possible to record captured images from several cameras all at once. This is frequently helpful if you intend to monitor several sites. There are video recorders that can process feeds from two to four channels to as many as 12 channels. Feeds may be recorded simultaneously and viewed later for reference.

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