Author: Mike Haldas

Mike Haldas is the co-founder and managing partner of CCTV Camera Pros. Mike works on product research and development for the company. Before starting CCTV Camera Pros, Mike worked as a software engineer in the web hosting industry. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business as Mike proudly served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) from 1993 to 1997. Mike can be contacted for questions about this article and anything related to video surveillance systems at mike@cctvcamerapros.net.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mac Security Camera Software

Posted on March 9, 2019January 8, 2020 by Mike Haldas

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

Dual Monitor and Spot Monitor Setup

Posted on March 8, 2019February 6, 2020 by Mike Haldas

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

How to Connect CCTV DVR to Internet Wireless Router

Posted on February 3, 2019October 23, 2020 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.

Swann DVR Camera Compatibility Guide

Posted on February 1, 2019November 23, 2020 by Mike Haldas

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

What is HD-TVI?

Posted on January 28, 2019August 31, 2020 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.

Elevator CCTV Security Camera System Installation

How-to Install a Wireless Elevator Security Camera System

Posted on January 27, 2019January 28, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Installing a elevator security camera (elevator CCTV camera) comes with some obvious challenges. Because elevators move, wiring a security camera to a DVR (digital video recorder) is not really possible. This article discusses how-to overcome this challenge by using an ELT-L1350 wireless elevator camera system.

Burglar Alarm Sensor Trigger Surveillance DVR Video Recording

How-to Trigger Video Surveillance Recording with Burglar Alarm Sensors

Posted on January 20, 2019January 30, 2019 by Mike Haldas

External burglar alarm sensors can be used to trigger video recording on some surveillance DVRs. This article will document how alarm recording can be setup using an iDVR-PRO HD security camera DVR.

Can a Zoom Lens CCTV Camera See Details on Money?

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

A customer contacted CCTV Camera Pros tech support and asked if a “zoom lens CCTV camera” could zoom in close enough to see details on paper money bills. This business owner suspected some theft by one of his employees and wanted to install a box type CCTV camera with adjustable lens on the ceiling above a cash register.

180 Degree Security Camera Review

Posted on October 22, 2018July 30, 2020 by Mike Haldas

Security cameras with 180 degree lenses are extremely popular at CCTV Camera Pros. I am regularly asked “What is the best 180 security camera available?”. In this article, I will review our two best selling models and explain why both DIY customers and professional installers love them so much.