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Lorex Compatible IP Cameras

Which IP Cameras are Compatible with a Lorex NVR?

Posted on May 18, 2019May 23, 2019 by James Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros recently ran some tests to see if there are Lorex compatible IP cameras available from 3rd party manufacturers.

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Installation
IP Camera Stream to Website

How-to Setup IP Camera Streaming to a Website

Posted on May 9, 2019May 15, 2019 by James Haldas

CCTV Camera Pros has helped hundreds of customers setup IP camera streaming to a website. In this article, I will document how-to use a service that can use the RTSP stream from an IP camera to embed live video on a web page.

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Installation
Best Outdoor Wireless Security Camera System with DVR

Best Outdoor Wireless Security Camera System with DVR

Posted on April 23, 2019May 17, 2019 by Mike Haldas

This article will assist in designing the best outdoor wireless security camera system with DVR. We refer many of our customers to this article to get educated on outdoor WIFI cameras.

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Installation
Live Camera CCTV App for Android

Live Camera CCTV App for Android

Posted on April 11, 2019May 24, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a live security camera view using the iDVR-PRO CCTV App for Android.

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Android Surveillance Apps
How-to troubleshoot CCTV security cameras that have no picture

Troubleshooting a CCTV Camera with No Picture

Posted on March 26, 2019March 27, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Here is a guide for troubleshooting CCTV cameras with no picture. The guide is used for hard wired security cameras that use BNC connectors and coax cable – analog CCTV cameras and HD coax security cameras.

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Installation
BNC to HDMI

5 Great BNC to HDMI Converter Solutions for Security Cameras

Posted on March 24, 2019March 26, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Here are 5 great BNC to HDMI converter solutions for security cameras that I highly recommend to customers at CCTV Camera Pros.

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Monitors and Display
iDVR-PRO Surveillance DVR

iDVR-PRO User Interface Introduction

Posted on March 12, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how simple iDVR-PRO surveillance DVRs are to navigate and configure.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
security camera app for iPhone

Security Camera App for iPhone

Posted on March 11, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of the iDVR-PRO security camera app for iPhone.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
Mac Security Camera Software

Mac Security Camera Software

Posted on March 9, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of the iDVR-PRO security camera software for Mac PCs.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
CCTV Spot Monitor

Dual Monitor and Spot Monitor Setup

Posted on March 8, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

iDVR-PRO “H” hybrid CCTV DVRs support an advanced dual monitor and spot monitor feature.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
Windows CMS DVR Software

Windows CMS DVR Software

Posted on March 8, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of the Windows CMS DVR software for iDVR-PRO.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
CCTV DVR Video Export USB Drive

Backup CCTV DVR Video to USB Drive

Posted on March 7, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how to export recorded video surveillance footage from iDVR-PRO hybrid CCTV DVRs to a USB drive.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
Mac Surveillance DVR Software Video Backup

Export / Playback Recorded Video with Mac DVR Software

Posted on March 7, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how to backup and playback recorded video surveillance footage from your DVR using Mac Software.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
DVR Client CMS Software for Windows

Export & Playback Recorded Video with Windows DVR Software

Posted on March 7, 2019March 13, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how to backup and playback recorded video surveillance footage from your DVR using Windows CMS

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
PTZ Camera Controls DVR

PTZ Camera Controls from DVR

Posted on March 5, 2019March 18, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see a demo of an HD PTZ camera controlled by an iDVR-PRO surveillance DVR.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
1080p video surveillance recording

1080p Video Surveillance Recording

Posted on March 5, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see what 1080p video surveillance recording looks like using AHD and HD-TVI cameras.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
turret dome camera

Turret Dome Camera IR Surveillance Video

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The DPRO-B24DHR is a turret dome camera with built-in IR surveillance video mode.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
security camera motion detector dvr recording

Security Camera Motion Detection

Posted on March 4, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to learn how to setup motion detection recording on your DVR using a security camera as a video motion detector.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
surveillance DVR recording setup

DVR Video Recording Setup

Posted on March 4, 2019March 13, 2019 by Mike Haldas

This is an overview on how to setup video recording on iDVR-PRO. Important Note: this video was made before iDVR-PRO supported HD security cameras, however, the method to configure recording is the same.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
CMS Software View Security Cameras Multiple DVR Locations

View Security Cameras at Different Locations with CMS DVR Software

Posted on March 3, 2019March 13, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how the iDVR-PRO CMS software can be used to monitor security cameras at multiple DVR locations.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
CCTV DVR Alarm Input Output

DVR Alarm Input / Alarm Output

Posted on March 2, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Watch this video to see how a door sensor connected to the DVR alarm input can trigger a strobe light connected to the alarm output replay.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
CCTV DVR Alarm Input

CCTV DVR Alarm Input Recording

Posted on February 20, 2019March 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

This video demonstrates the alarm input recording setup for iDVR-PRO CCTV / AHD hybrid DVRs.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
HD Lipstick Camera

5mp HD Lipstick Camera [4k Video]

Posted on February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The 5MP-BL52 is an HD lipstick camera that supports 5 megapixel video surveillance resolution.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
Indoor Outdoor Security Camera

Indoor Outdoor Security Camera with IR Night Vision

Posted on February 11, 2019February 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The BIPRO-9004 is an indoor outdoor security camera with built-in infrared LEDs that enable IR night vision.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
1080p pan tilt zoom camera

1080p Pan Tilt Zoom Camera

Posted on February 9, 2019March 19, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The PTZ-AHD-5 is a 1080p pan tilt zoom camera that supports the following video surveillance formats: HD-TVI, HD-CVI, AHD, and analog CCTV (CVBS).

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
CCTV power supply box

CCTV Power Supply Box Installation Guide

Posted on February 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Mike Haldas

This video will guide you through how to install a CCTV power supply box using pre-made Siamese security camera cables.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
Motorized Zoom Lens CCTV Camera

Motorized Zoom Lens CCTV Camera

Posted on February 7, 2019February 12, 2019 by Mike Haldas

The HD-BX12 is a motorized zoom lens CCTV camera that supports 4 video modes: analog CVBS, AHD, HD-TVI, and HD-CVI.

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Security Camera and Surveillance System Video Demos
how-to connect cctv dvr to internet wireless router

How to Connect CCTV DVR to Internet Wireless Router

Posted on February 3, 2019March 4, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Sometimes customers install security camera DVRs in locations that do not have a hard wired Network connection. This article and video will explain how to connect a DVR to a wireless router using a WIFI bridge.

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Surveillance Systems
Swann DVR camera compatibility

Swann DVR Camera Compatibility Guide

Posted on February 1, 2019May 6, 2019 by Mike Haldas

This Swann DVR camera compatibility guide helps customers find replacement security cameras that work with Swann surveillance systems.

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DVR Camera Compatilbility
what is hd-tvi?

What is HD-TVI?

Posted on January 28, 2019January 30, 2019 by Mike Haldas

HD-TVI stands for High Definition Transport Video Interface. It is a digital signal processing and transport technology for video used in HD security cameras and DVRs. Read this article to see sample TVI camera images, video, and learn more about the technology.

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Surveillance Systems

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