Video Surveillance Overview
From EZWatch Wiki
Video Surveillance Guide
Video surveillance is a powerful tool to help you protect your home or business. It can function both as a deterrant to help prevent crime, as well as an investigative tool to aid you in identifying an interloper. Many people are somewhat intimidated by the wide range of options available to them - they do not know whether they would want or need an IP camera, or a Standalone DVR, or why a PC-Based DVR may work better for their situation. This guide is intended to assist in explaining the nuances of video surveillance technologies, capabilities, and tools in order to assist you in getting the right system for your specific needs.
This guide has eight 'Chapters' which detail about various aspects of surveillance. For more information, please see the chapters as described below :
Chapter 1: Introduction To The Different Technologies
This topic helps you understand the different recorder technologies, their operations and benefits. The technologies range from 20 year old analog to cutting edge digital.
Chapter 2: Camera Technologies
This topic helps you understand the different technologies used by various different cameras.
Chapter 3: Camera Selection Guides
Here you will find operating details on the various security cameras offered by EZ Watch Pro. All the cameras listed meet and exceed the minimum standards for professional surveillance applications.
Chapter 4: Camera Specification Guide
Here you will find information on how to compare the different views and features of many cameras. Combined with the camera selection guide in chapter 3, this guide helps you to select which cameras are best for your applications.
Here you will find images which show the differences between different size lenses at various different distances. This is used to help you select (based on image) which lens would work best for your application.
Chapter 6: Wiring and Powering Cameras
Cameras require connections to the DVR for the video signal and to a power source. This chapter goes into further detail to aid in planning your installation.
Chapter 7: Maximum Wire Distances
To further aid in planning an installation, this chapter goes into detail as to the longest distances that your wires can be run without degrading the signal or losing power.
Chapter 8: Choosing The Right System
Intended to help you choose which system will best fit your needs and goals.
Premade kits are often cheaper than buying items individually, but may not include cameras which meet your specific needs. This will aid you in customizing a kit to include whichever cameras will work best for you.
