The community of video surveillance has been rotated upside down. New technology is expanding rapidly and will promptly overtake ordinary analog systems. Why limit the video resolution to 500 lines when 1000 and above is commomplace for digital video systems. And when one expands mega-pixel technology into the mix, one would have to concur that video surveillance ability has been enhanced in excess of 100 percent.
In the last few years I have been installing some very reliable video entry however, in recent times I have settled down with just one manufacturer. That is not to say that there are not multiple manufacturers with wonderful features, it is just that I came to favor one particular company. Two of the foremost reasons I favor them is that they are on the vanguard of exploration and improvement and their professional support is second to none. Once you have all the wire installed, properly installed your connectors and mounted the components, they can masterfully tweak the settings and have you up and running with your surveillance video system.
Video Surveillance Systems
There was a time when these systems were commonly referred to as security surveillance systems. That time has long sense expired as many of a home's video cameras are focused in on locations dealing primarily with family matters. A few examples of these types of locations are:
* Swimming pool area to keep an eye on children
* Front gate or front door for video entry capability
* Monitoring the babies' room
* Family room area
* Back yard around the BBQ pit
The Special System
So now a routine system has video cameras focused in on areas of security while other cameras are there chiefly to improve the family lifestyle. In any case the technology today is state-of-the-art and very dependable. In fact, the images from all the cameras on one screen, or one camera image presented full screen are available on a local monitor, local computer monitor, or any computer monitor in the world.
Past News
Now that I have enlightened you what I have been doing let me just say frankly all that is obsolete news. The system has taken a giant leap forward in the last few months and the manufacturer I chose is out in front in my opinion. Of course, Internet Protocal cameras have been around for a few years now, but many security installation companies like mine have steered away from installing digital systems for a number of technical reasons. I won't go into all the technical at this time, but the biggest one in my opinion was the difficulty in having the main component be able to identify the Internet address of each IP camera. This was particularly true if the main unit and the camera manufacturers were different.
Unique Technology
Like I say, all that is old news because innovative technology has been introduced into the marketplace which is an Internet Protocol Video Management System that takes the struggle out of networking. It does this by carefully detecting and configuring video cameras and devices, making installation and use simpler than it's ever been.
The appliance includes pre-installed software that is licensed for up to 8 video cameras. Each unit has a three-year warranty that includes inclusive protection on all components and telephone technical support. A three-year software service plan further protects the investment by including unlimited software technical support and free feature upgrades. This new technology solution is designed to reduce installation time and maintenance costs of IP video systems.
How Enhanced Is This Advanced Technology?
OK, I have clarified that this is the latest sound technology available in local/remote video surveillance systems, but let me go farther and explain why and to what degree it is enhanced. Well, first of all it is much easier to install than traditional video surveillance systems. There is no more need for pulling additional power cables to each video camera because now the system allows for camera power to run on the same Cat5e cable which carries data. These systems don't require coaxial cable anymore.
The second, and arguably the most state-of-the-art degree of improvement, is the much greater clarity in the camera video image. In traditional color analog video cameras about the best available is 550 lines of resolution. Now the resolution is over 1000. Not only that, now you can also purchase megapixel cameras which are out of this world in how far out they can reach to provide you a perfect picture.
Bug's Behind At 100 Yards
So before I get too far down the road in justifying all this new technology I should say that this is not your momma's video surveillance system. The system is more costly and the video cameras, especially the megapixel cameras, are also costly. If I did list old style components and cameras, the prices would be about 20 to 25% less. However, with the difference in cable cost and labor, that 25% doesn't seem nearly as big. The megapixel cameras are definitely more expensive, but they can see a bug's behind at 100 yards.
31 Digital Recording
In addition, the typical system these days is recording twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. As depicted on the television comedy "Two And a Half Men" 31 is short for 24-7. Each video camera's images are recorded every second, or to save on hard drive space some are set in a motion detection mode. In other words, when armed in this mode, the images are not being recorded except in the case of movement where movement is not expected. A good example of that would be a camera in the garage. During the night no movement is expected in the garage. If and when the camera picks up movement the images are recorded for a specified amount of time.
Keys To Restaining The Expenses
The keys to curbing cost to this and any other video entry system are capability and cost. The absolute best way to tame these issues is to install the system yourself. To install one of these video surveillance systems you will need to procure a manual on installing a specific system. Believe it or not, it's not all that hard to install the system. You simply need to know exactly what components to procure, what connectors to install, how to mount the components and how to power it up and program the main unit. If you did not deduce the importance of what I said earlier, now is the time to grasp the moment. Once you physically pull the wire and install the electronics, the software does the configuration setup for you. That is what I am trying to say. Even though this is enhanced technology, it is truly easy to install.
Are You Installing Multiple Systems
It has been my experience that when people are ponerdering one technology for their new or remodeled home, they are possibly considering other technologies as well. It would be in your best interest to have installation books on each system you would like to include in your project. Read them all then purchase your components, along with your special tools and cabling so that they are all on the job site in advance of your scheduled start date.
My objective for this informational and informatory review was to correctly and suitably illustrate the disparity between the old and the new surveillance video technology. Hopefully I have realized my objective so that you take away the knowledge that the new systems are simpler to install and once installed provide a much higher degree of video clarity. Yes they cost a little more, but that only matters if you utterly and entirely overlook the value of your time.
In the last few years I have been installing some very reliable video entry however, in recent times I have settled down with just one manufacturer. That is not to say that there are not multiple manufacturers with wonderful features, it is just that I came to favor one particular company. Two of the foremost reasons I favor them is that they are on the vanguard of exploration and improvement and their professional support is second to none. Once you have all the wire installed, properly installed your connectors and mounted the components, they can masterfully tweak the settings and have you up and running with your surveillance video system.
Video Surveillance Systems
There was a time when these systems were commonly referred to as security surveillance systems. That time has long sense expired as many of a home's video cameras are focused in on locations dealing primarily with family matters. A few examples of these types of locations are:
* Swimming pool area to keep an eye on children
* Front gate or front door for video entry capability
* Monitoring the babies' room
* Family room area
* Back yard around the BBQ pit
The Special System
So now a routine system has video cameras focused in on areas of security while other cameras are there chiefly to improve the family lifestyle. In any case the technology today is state-of-the-art and very dependable. In fact, the images from all the cameras on one screen, or one camera image presented full screen are available on a local monitor, local computer monitor, or any computer monitor in the world.
Past News
Now that I have enlightened you what I have been doing let me just say frankly all that is obsolete news. The system has taken a giant leap forward in the last few months and the manufacturer I chose is out in front in my opinion. Of course, Internet Protocal cameras have been around for a few years now, but many security installation companies like mine have steered away from installing digital systems for a number of technical reasons. I won't go into all the technical at this time, but the biggest one in my opinion was the difficulty in having the main component be able to identify the Internet address of each IP camera. This was particularly true if the main unit and the camera manufacturers were different.
Unique Technology
Like I say, all that is old news because innovative technology has been introduced into the marketplace which is an Internet Protocol Video Management System that takes the struggle out of networking. It does this by carefully detecting and configuring video cameras and devices, making installation and use simpler than it's ever been.
The appliance includes pre-installed software that is licensed for up to 8 video cameras. Each unit has a three-year warranty that includes inclusive protection on all components and telephone technical support. A three-year software service plan further protects the investment by including unlimited software technical support and free feature upgrades. This new technology solution is designed to reduce installation time and maintenance costs of IP video systems.
How Enhanced Is This Advanced Technology?
OK, I have clarified that this is the latest sound technology available in local/remote video surveillance systems, but let me go farther and explain why and to what degree it is enhanced. Well, first of all it is much easier to install than traditional video surveillance systems. There is no more need for pulling additional power cables to each video camera because now the system allows for camera power to run on the same Cat5e cable which carries data. These systems don't require coaxial cable anymore.
The second, and arguably the most state-of-the-art degree of improvement, is the much greater clarity in the camera video image. In traditional color analog video cameras about the best available is 550 lines of resolution. Now the resolution is over 1000. Not only that, now you can also purchase megapixel cameras which are out of this world in how far out they can reach to provide you a perfect picture.
Bug's Behind At 100 Yards
So before I get too far down the road in justifying all this new technology I should say that this is not your momma's video surveillance system. The system is more costly and the video cameras, especially the megapixel cameras, are also costly. If I did list old style components and cameras, the prices would be about 20 to 25% less. However, with the difference in cable cost and labor, that 25% doesn't seem nearly as big. The megapixel cameras are definitely more expensive, but they can see a bug's behind at 100 yards.
31 Digital Recording
In addition, the typical system these days is recording twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. As depicted on the television comedy "Two And a Half Men" 31 is short for 24-7. Each video camera's images are recorded every second, or to save on hard drive space some are set in a motion detection mode. In other words, when armed in this mode, the images are not being recorded except in the case of movement where movement is not expected. A good example of that would be a camera in the garage. During the night no movement is expected in the garage. If and when the camera picks up movement the images are recorded for a specified amount of time.
Keys To Restaining The Expenses
The keys to curbing cost to this and any other video entry system are capability and cost. The absolute best way to tame these issues is to install the system yourself. To install one of these video surveillance systems you will need to procure a manual on installing a specific system. Believe it or not, it's not all that hard to install the system. You simply need to know exactly what components to procure, what connectors to install, how to mount the components and how to power it up and program the main unit. If you did not deduce the importance of what I said earlier, now is the time to grasp the moment. Once you physically pull the wire and install the electronics, the software does the configuration setup for you. That is what I am trying to say. Even though this is enhanced technology, it is truly easy to install.
Are You Installing Multiple Systems
It has been my experience that when people are ponerdering one technology for their new or remodeled home, they are possibly considering other technologies as well. It would be in your best interest to have installation books on each system you would like to include in your project. Read them all then purchase your components, along with your special tools and cabling so that they are all on the job site in advance of your scheduled start date.
My objective for this informational and informatory review was to correctly and suitably illustrate the disparity between the old and the new surveillance video technology. Hopefully I have realized my objective so that you take away the knowledge that the new systems are simpler to install and once installed provide a much higher degree of video clarity. Yes they cost a little more, but that only matters if you utterly and entirely overlook the value of your time.
