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Archive for August, 2009

iPhone Surveillance

Posted August 30th, 2009.

The following video shows an IP security camera being accessed from an Apple iPhone from remotely over the Internet.

This video can be seen in a larger format on this page: iPhone surveillance camera video.

For more information about this security camera and other surveillance equipment that is compatible with the Apple iPhone, please visit this page on our ecommerce website: iPhone surveillance camera systems.

The camera used in the above video is being offered by CCTV Camera Pros at a special discounted price to introduce iPhone users to it. This camera is on sale for $159.99. Please visit this page if you are interested in purchasing or would like additional information:
F210A IP Camera.

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Megapixel Camera Housing with Infrared LEDs

Posted August 25th, 2009.

Megapixel Infrared Camera HousingCCTV Camera Pros is proud to announce that we are now stocking the HSG1-O-W-IR megapixel camera housing with built in infrared LED illuminators. The effective range of the infrared of this housing is up to 70 meters, or approximately 210 feet. The HSG1-O-W with IR camera housing from can be used with Arecont megapixel IP cameras. This IR housing can also be used with other brand IP and megapixel cameras as well as box style CCTV cameras as long as they have a night mode which supports IR recognition. The HSG1-O-W-IR has its own light level sensor which triggers when the infrared LEDs activate. The HSG1-O-W-IR features:

  • 70 Meter infrared effective range
  • Built in light sensor to switch LEDs on
  • Side opening hinged lid
  • Die-cast Aluminum Vandal Resistant Construction
  • Heater & Fan Blower (24 VAV)
  • Mounting bracket
  • White Color
  • Dimensions: 16 1/2″ long x 6 1/2″ wide x 5 1/2″ tall

For pricing information, more information, or to purchase please visit CCTV Camera Pros’ HSG1-O-W-IR camera housing page here: Megapixel Camera Housing with Infrared. At the time of this release, the price of this housing is $299.99 from CCTV Camera Pros.

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NUUO NVR Software Release – Version 3.2.0

Posted August 20th, 2009.

NUUO Suveillance Software

NUUO, the leading surveillance solution provider, announced the availability of its latest version- IP+ software 3.2.0.  This latest release enhances its recording system by supporting transcoding which allows users to set different resolution/frame rate/quality between recorded video and live video.  The software has also added many new features to enhance the remote live viewer and can now support up to 64 channels of live display on one monitor and up to 128 channels on multiple monitors.  Here is a complete listing of all the features and improvements:

New features:
1. IP cameras are licensed by online registration instead of USB dongles.
2. Support Transcoding. Users can have different resolution/frame rate/quality between recorded video and remote live video.
3. Support Digital Watermark. Prevent recorded video files/snapshots/AVI/ASF from being tampered with.
4. Enhanced Remote Live Viewer

i. Support 64 channels live display (8×8) on one monitor.
ii. Support up to 128 channels live display on multiple monitors.
iii. Support auto scan function.
iv. Support digital PTZ control.
v. Support Multi-View (duplicate channels for the same camera). Combined with digital PTZ, users can enlarge different spots for a megapixel camera and view them in different channels.
vi. Support on screen display of POS data, recording status, counting status, and Smart Guard warming messages.

5. Support live video/PTZ control for Windows Mobile 5/6 mobile phones.
6. Support new languages: Bulgarian, Norwegian, and Polish
7. Support 25 languages for the web live viewer and web playback.
8. Support TFTP protocol for Arecont cameras.
9. Support 2-way audio for VIVOTEK 7000 series cameras that running commands V2.
Improvements:
[System]
1. Non-administrators can configure and save configurations of Remote Live Viewer and Playback System.
2. Change the configuration format of the POS application.
3. Use SQLite3 to store system/event logs and POS data instead of MS Access.
4. Disable video decoding to save CPU processing power if user chooses to do pure recording.
5. Improve image quality for live video, recorded video, and snapshot.
6. Provide a new driver installer which can automatically detect capture card types and install corresponding drivers.
7. Provide a “Synchronize video frame” option to avoid the “tearing” problem on video display.
8. No more audio cable is needed for listening live audio of the SCB-5000 series.
9. Provide an option to adjust image sharpness of SCB-7000 series.
10. System recovery: Main Console will be restarted automatically if software failure is detected.
11. Provide device level privilege control.
[Features]
12. Enhanced E-map: resizable and full-screen display.
13. Provide a handy I/O control panel which will be popped up upon I/O events.
14. Provide a Resource Management Tool for easily monitoring CPU/RAM/network conditions.
15. Support DVD backup for videos on local machine and remote servers.
16. Simplified disk recycle criteria.
17. Improve auto reboot function based on Windows Scheduler.
18. Support 64x digital zoom and graphical indicator on the screen.
19. Customizable snapshot region with date time OSD.
20. Resize the font of OSD to fit video layout automatically
21. User-defined OSD messages upon different events.
22. Open selection for target monitors for different popup events.
23. Support SSL for SMTP connection.
24. Support multiple SMS recipients.
25. Support exporting counting statistics.
26. Adjustable code page for POS transaction text data.
27. Support playing back recorded video in manually backed up folders.
28. Simplified login process for remote playback.
29. Support double-clicking Log Viewer events to bring up recorded videos.
30. Support date selection in DB tool.
31. Add camera name on sending E-mail notification.
32. Add camera number on Log Viewer when digital input event triggers.
33. Change “Record on Motion” to “Always Record” of Minor Mode in predefine schedule mode.
34. Extended password length of remote desktop viewer up to 256 characters.

Click Here to view the complete release notes including bug fixes, new cameras supported, testing reports and appendices.

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Geovision Surveillance System Captures Hit & Run Accident

Posted August 12th, 2009.

One of our installation partners forwarded us this video of a hit and run accident taken in the front of his house with his surveillance system. A moving truck backs into his house causing serious damage and the driver drives off either now knowing what he did or not taking responsibility. He is using a Geovision surveillance system and a few of CCTV Camera Pros outdoor security cameras.


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HSG1-O-W Arecont Camera Housing

Posted August 9th, 2009.

HSG1-O-W HousingCCTV Camera Pros is proud to announce that we are now stocking the Arecont HSG1-O-W security camera housing. The HSG1-O-W camera housing from Arecont Vision can be used with Arecont megapixel IP cameras as well as any standard box style security camera. This is a much higher end housing that a typical CCTV box camera housing both in looks and overall quality. The HSG1-O-W features:

  • Side opening hinged lid
  • Die-cast Aluminum Vandal Resistant Construction
  • Heater & Fan Blower (24 VAV)
  • Mounting bracket
  • White Color
  • Dimensions: 16 1/2″ long x 6 1/2″ wide x 5 1/2″ tall

For pricing information, more information, or to purchase please visit CCTV Camera Pros’ HSG1-O-W camera housing page.

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