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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
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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.

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Surveillance Systems
Swann DVR camera compatibility

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.

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DVR Camera Compatilbility

Cloud Cameras Versus CCTV Camera Systems

Posted on February 1, 2019August 23, 2019 by Jimmy Carlin

Over the last few years, companies like Ring, Nest, and Arlo, to name a few, have changed the security camera

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what is hd-tvi?

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.

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Surveillance Systems
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.

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Surveillance Systems
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.

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Surveillance Systems
Box CCTV Camera Optical Zoom Lens

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.

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180 Degree Security Cameras

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.

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Surveillance Systems
Best Mac Compatible CCTV DVR

What is the Best Mac Compatible CCTV DVR Software?

Posted on October 17, 2018August 29, 2019 by Mike Haldas

What is the best Mac compatible CCTV DVR software? This is a questions that I have heard countless times since I started CCTV Camera Pros with my business partner. Being a Mac user myself, I have always sought out to find the best surveillance software and security systems that works well with Macintosh computers.

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Surveillance Systems
construction site security camera system

What are the Best Construction Site Security Cameras?

Posted on October 16, 2018January 30, 2019 by Mike Haldas

I am frequently contacted by construction companies and managers seeking advice on how-to select the best security camera system to monitor a construction site. In this article, I will discuss some of the common requirements, challenges, and solutions for using a video surveillance system in an active construction zone.

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Surveillance Systems
Security Camera System FAQ Research Buyers Guide

Security Camera System FAQ, Research & Buyers Guide

Posted on October 11, 2018April 17, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Writing for CCTV Camera Pros, I have assembled hundreds of articles, how-to guides, and demo videos to help customers research security camera systems and video surveillance equipment. This page contains links to some of our best content that answers frequently asked questions (FAQ) for buyers.

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Surveillance Systems
Display Multiple Security Cameras One TV

How-to Display Video from Multiple Security Cameras on One TV

Posted on September 25, 2018February 5, 2019 by Mike Haldas

Here is a solution for how to display live video from multiple security cameras on one TV using a CCTV video multiplexer.

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Surveillance Systems
Security Camera System Applications

6 Security Camera System Applications

Posted on September 5, 2018September 13, 2019 by Jimmy Carlin

6 Security Camera System Applications With the rapid and constant advancement in technology, it is becoming easier to install and

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Installation
Best Security Camera Cable

6 Best Security Camera Cables

Posted on August 1, 2018September 13, 2019 by Jimmy Carlin

When it comes to selecting cable for your video security camera system, the process may not be as straightforward as

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Remote Security Camera View Apps

View Security Cameras from iPhone and Android

Looking for the best mobile apps and desktop software to remotely view your security cameras? Please take a look at these apps for Viewtron CCTV DVRs, Viewtron IP camera NVRs, and Viewtron network IP cameras. These apps support live security camera viewing as well as recorded video surveillance playback from remotely over the Internet.

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Viewtron System Demo

Check out this demo of the Viewtron surveillance DVR. The user interface is so simple to use. You can watch more Viewtron video demos here.

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Check out this demo using on of our new Viewtron AI security cameras. These IP cameras have built-in artificial intelligence functions for car detection, people detection, face match detection, facial recognition, license plate recognition (LPR), and automatic number plate recognition, ANPR) .

You can watch more videos using Viewtron AI security cameras here.

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