A closed circuit television monitor (CCTV) is a video/television monitor system that takes video with a camera that is usually hidden, and then relays that video to a television screen in another room, typically a security room. However, these systems can be used at home, although they are most often seen in retails establishments and in the U.K. on the streets to help monitor and curb crimes.
In some cases, the CCTV monitor system is wireless, so the video camera has to be placed within a specific distance from the monitor so that the signal passes to it perfectly. There have been many cases in which a wireless system was not placed properly and the video did not go to the ...
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A closed circuit television monitor (CCTV) is a video/television monitor system that takes video with a camera that is usually hidden, and then relays that video to a television screen in another room, typically a security room. However, these systems can be used at home, although they are most often seen in retails establishments and in the U.K. on the streets to help monitor and curb crimes.
In some cases, the CCTV monitor system is wireless, so the video camera has to be placed within a specific distance from the monitor so that the signal passes to it perfectly. There have been many cases in which a wireless system was not placed properly and the video did not go to the monitor, or it did go to the monitor, but the signal was so bad that the images on the screen were difficult to see or completely unusable.
The typical distance for a wireless CCTV monitor to be placed away from the video camera is about 30 feet or less. Place it any further away than that and you are risking the video and your security. However, a wired CCTV system is much more reliable and easier to use, although it is much more costly to install.
No matter which CCTV system you are looking to install, Business.com has the information you need to make your decision. With valuable resources and information about CCTV systems, monitors and video cameras, clicking the links at the left can educate you about the differences between wired and wireless systems, and help you pick the best system for you.
