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CCTV Camera World Knowledge Base

  1. How to Change the ID on a PTZ Camera

    How to Change the ID on a PTZ Camera
    To receive commands over a coax cable or RS485 wire HD PTZ cameras have IDs that tell a DVR or controller where to send the commands. If two PTZ cameras are set to the same ID then they will receive the same commands. This causes both cameras to move in the same direction at the […]
  2. Pros and Cons of Security Cameras in the Workplace and the Legal Implications

    Pros and Cons of Security Cameras in the Workplace and the Legal Implications
    With discussions on privacy rights amongst individuals at an all-time high, the question of whether or not you should install surveillance systems in the workplace becomes a pretty complex discussion. On one hand you’d think that all businesses need security all-time installed to ensure a safe and comfortable working environment for all. On the other […]
  3. How to Secure a Rented House or Apartment

    How to Secure a Rented House or Apartment
    Renting a house or apartment is no different than owning one in the sense that you always want you and your belongings to be safe and secure. Even though you don’t own a rental and cannot install whatever security system you want, you still make it your home and want it to be a safe […]
  4. How to Troubleshoot a Security Camera

    How to Troubleshoot a Security Camera
    The simplicity of network based security cameras offered by CCTV Camera World makes troubleshooting a relatively easy process. Our IP cameras, network cameras, and PoE cameras feature plug and play technology that allows them to intelligently talk to our PoE NVRs. When you purchase a NVR with a built-in PoE switch, and our PoE Cameras, […]
  5. From References to Investing in a Camera - Hiring a Nanny Checklist

    From References to Investing in a Camera - Hiring a Nanny Checklist
    It can be stressful trying to figure out the best childcare solutions for your kids. One of the more popular options out there is hiring a nanny to take care of your children while you’re away at work. Finding an experienced nanny who is trustworthy can seem like a daunting task on the surface, but […]
  6. The cost of Cybercrime in the U.S.

    The cost of Cybercrime in the U.S.
    Security Cameras The cost of cybercrime in the U.S. Cost of cybercrime has surged by 800% in the past decade The state of cybercrime in the U.S. Published August 23, 2021 Since 2011, the number of cybercrime complaints received by the FBI has more than doubled, a recent survey found that more than four in […]
  7. How to replace Lorex Security Cameras and Systems

    How to replace Lorex Security Cameras and Systems
    Businesses that push their products through advertising and marketplaces like Amazon are only interested in selling as much as possible. One of those businesses in the security camera industry is Lorex. When companies like Lorex put a focus on sales rather than providing great technical and customer service the results are predictable: unsatisfied customers. Those […]
  8. The Best License Plate Capture Camera Guide

    The Best License Plate Capture Camera Guide
    When shopping for a security camera system, customer’s usually focus on purchasing the best resolution cameras such as 4K security cameras to capture the greatest detail possible of intruders. While that logic may suffice in some instances, it doesn’t help when they get robbed in the middle of the night by suspects wearing masks and […]
  9. Home Safety and Fire Prevention Guide

    Home Safety and Fire Prevention Guide
    Every year there are more than 300,000 house fires across the US, and these disasters are one of the most frightening things a homeowner can have to deal with. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from a fire starting in your home and to protect yourself and your […]
  10. What Is Cyberbullying and How to Prevent It

    What Is Cyberbullying and How to Prevent It
    Bullying is nothing new, but teens these days must also navigate the challenges of the digital landscape. Parents and teachers who grew up in a different generation may struggle to understand the many nuanced forms that online bullying, or cyberbullying, can take. Any form of bullying is hurtful, but cyberbullying can be especially damaging because […]
  11. How to Record a Barking Dog Problem

    How to Record a Barking Dog Problem
    It’s no surprise that we get a lot of customers looking to record a particular nuisance that is common in rural, urban, and suburban areas alike. That nuisance is a dog barking at odd hours of the night and the dog’s owner doing nothing to keep their pet quiet. Customers who are on the receiving […]
  12. How to Setup Audio Detection on a Security Camera System

    How to Setup Audio Detection on a Security Camera System
    Audio Detection is a feature that can be a very reliable way to capture a conversation or other important sounds that need to be recorded. It allows a security camera with a built-in microphone or audio line-in to trigger recording when sound is detected. You no longer have to rely on video-based motion detection to […]
  13. How to Troubleshoot HD Security Cameras Over Coax

    How to Troubleshoot HD Security Cameras Over Coax
    Unlike network based security cameras, HD security cameras over Coax use BNC RG59U siamese cable that is a combination of coax video and power wiring. Coax wire is difficult to crimp if you are using cable from a spool, which can lead to many mistakes being made when installing security cameras. It is important to […]
  14. How Security Cameras in Garages & Parking Lots Prevent & Solve Crimes

    How Security Cameras in Garages & Parking Lots Prevent & Solve Crimes
    As our access to improved technology grows, applications of technology to spaces that have traditionally been the locations for crime have become the focus of developers. Spaces like parking lots and garages have always been difficult to keep secure for a variety of reasons. Heavy traffic in and out of these spaces, dark corners and […]
  15. How to access PoE cameras in an NVR system

    How to access PoE cameras in an NVR system
    PoE Cameras are types of IP cameras that come with a web server built-in that is easily accessible using the camera IP address when the cameras are deployed in an IP camera system over the network. The web interface contains settings on PoE cameras like license plate cameras, PTZ, and Smart Security Cameras that require […]
  16. Recording a DVR or NVR to FTP on your NAS

    Recording a DVR or NVR to FTP on your NAS
    NAS storage devices are prevalent and relatively inexpensive these days. They can not only be used to store your personal or business documents, pictures, and videos, but they can also be used as a redundant backup point for your security camera system. The videos below shows you how to configure settings for your FTP on […]
  17. How to Find Your IP Camera on the Network

    How to Find Your IP Camera on the Network
    Configuration tools are important when it comes to setting up, owning and managing a security camera system. These tools are especially useful when it comes to configuring IP security camera systems. This includes configuring recorders such as NVRs, DVRs, and XVRs for a network to set up remote viewing. In the article below we show […]
  18. How to find the IP address of your security camera recorder

    How to find the IP address of your security camera recorder
    The IP address of your security camera recorder is an important piece on information that you should know. Knowing the IP address for the DVR or NVR recorder will allow you to follow the guides and tutorials that you may need depending on your use case scenario. Most commonly, the IP address is needed to […]
  19. Checking Security Camera System Log File

    Checking Security Camera System Log File
    When you encounter an issue with your security camera system it is important to take necessary troubleshooting steps. To aid with troubleshooting our recorders save system logs. They are accessible by using the Info section on the Main Menu of the recorder. This allows you to select a given date range to search for logs. […]
  20. How to use the Universal Series Security Camera System

    How to use the Universal Series Security Camera System
    This guide is meant for customers who have purchased the NDAA compliant security cameras and NVR recorders from CCTV Camera World. The NVRs are compatible replacements for several third party products like Q-See Halifax or Knox recorders, or Western Digital surveillance products. To get started quickly with how to operate your new recorder we recommend […]

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