Closed Circuit TVs

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Written by Eric Fleming

Whether a business owner is considering a security system to watch the grounds outside the business or wants added security in the stockroom and other out-of-the-way areas, a closed circuit TV system is a fantastic addition.

What is Closed Circuit TV?

Simply put, closed circuit TV is a short-range television "broadcast" with the intended audience of a dedicated television monitor. Typically there will be multiple closed circuit TV cameras, each viewing an area of a property or part of a business. The multiple feeds are then fed into a viewing monitor (either via typical wires in traditional systems, or via wireless on more modern models).

Closed Circuit TV In Relation to an Overall Security System

In a typical security system, closed circuit TV truly is the eyes. With closed circuit TV, a business owner can get an instant view of every part of his business, whether that part is a seldom-used storage area, a high traffic area such as the front counter, or remote areas such as the far corner of the parking lot.

Typical Features

As mentioned, a basic closed circuit TV system includes a camera and a monitor. More advanced systems will include more cameras, as well as the ability to not only view the camera feeds, but record them as well. All of this is based both on features required as well as how large an area needs to be viewed.

Many closed circuit TV owners will want the ability to record feeds from the cameras. This enables business owners to have visual proof to give to police in the event of a robbery, or to insurance companies, in case of a liability lawsuit. In addition, different types of cameras can be purchased, adding the ability to pan and zoom, enabling a single camera to cover a wider field or view. Some systems can also include motion sensors, so while the cameras are running nonstop, the recorder (often a digital hard drive, but also traditional videotape recorders), only records when something is happening.

Selecting the Best System

With all these choices, a company needs to consider features it will need for a security system, ease of accessing security recordings, and of course, the cost. Cost can include not only the initial purchase and setup, but training, plus any additional security personnel necessary to run or monitor the system. A casino, for instance, will not only have camera coverage over the casino floor, but will have multiple security team members monitoring the feeds in real time. Taking time to know exactly what you need from a closed circuit TV system will make your purchase simpler, and probably cheaper because you won't end up with features you don't need or won't use.

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