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  1. How to setup a security camera system on the network

    How to setup a security camera system on the network
    What are IP security camera systems? IP camera systems comprise of one or more IP cameras that are connected over a computer network to a Network Video Recorder (NVR) or Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The IP camera sends video and other data in digital format over a network cable to the NVR. The NVR records […]
  2. Difference Between Active vs. Passive PoE

    Difference Between Active vs. Passive PoE
    Power over Ethernet or PoE for short can be a new and potentially confusing term to a lot of people searching for security cameras. PoE connectivity simplifies cabling needed to connect a device by allowing power and data delivery over a single network cable such as CAT5e or CAT6. It makes it easy to connect […]
  3. How to access a PoE Security Camera from a Computer

    How to access a PoE Security Camera from a Computer
    We’re often asked how to modify an IP camera’s video settings once you already have it up and running on your NVR. This process can be difficult without any knowledge of computer networking or setting up a standalone IP camera. In this article we explain the technical details of taking a camera from the back […]
  4. How to record snapshots to a Network Video Recorder

    How to record snapshots to a Network Video Recorder
    Security cameras are usually used to record video, but in some scenarios, you can leverage the combined power of our cameras and recorders to record snapshots at specified intervals. As discussed in this guide, our IP surveillance cameras with an available microSD slot allow for snapshot capture and storage on the internal microSD memory card. […]
  5. How to add SV3C IP cameras to the Avalonix NVR

    How to add SV3C IP cameras to the Avalonix NVR
    CCTV Camera World’s NVR systems allow for the use of some 3rd party IP cameras to record and detect motion. This is highly dependable on the manufacturer of the IP camera, and the firmware that is currently installed on the camera. Compatibility falls under the ONVIF protocol that does not guarantee that a camera from […]
  6. Using Network Security Cameras over the Web

    Using Network Security Cameras over the Web
    In 2018, security cameras offer a plethora of features that were unheard of a couple of years ago. Frequently, we are asked whether a HD over coax or IP camera is better. The answer is, it depends on the application and the environment you intend to use the camera in. To help understand why a […]
  7. How to Setup Alarm Activated Snapshots on your Security Camera

    How to Setup Alarm Activated Snapshots on your Security Camera
    Security cameras are not strictly for standard video surveillance. A customer had a request for his employees to capture a number on a gift card he was shipping to his customers. Doing so would allow him to capture the gift card number that was shipped and go back to it if the card was lost […]
  8. How to stream a security camera to YouTube Live

    How to stream a security camera to YouTube Live
    There are many reasons you may need a security camera to broadcast to YouTube. These include animal cams at a zoo such as a PandaCam, or an EarthCam located in Time Square to show what’s happening at your favorite vacation spot. Live streaming is also frequently used in streaming any live event such as a […]
  9. Recording Security Cameras to a FTP Server

    Recording Security Cameras to a FTP Server
    Security camera systems from CCTV Camera World are designed to provide the end user with several methods for storing security video and snapshots. Our DVRs and NVRs support local recording to an internal hard drive as most surveillance recorders do. In addition, with our security camera recorders you can record video and snapshots to a […]
  10. How To Record Pictures and Snapshots on a Security Camera

    How To Record Pictures and Snapshots on a Security Camera
    Security camera systems are commonly used to record video as a way to ensure homes, businesses, and properties are protected. Security footage can consume a lot of storage space, especially if you’re recording high resolution security cameras such as 8MP 4K security cameras. Rather than storing large video files that take up lots of hard […]
  11. How to Turn Off Infrared on a Security Camera

    How to Turn Off Infrared on a Security Camera
    CCTV Camera World’s professional quality security cameras offer a plethora of options that can be set within the camera. Many cameras on the market offer settings to control brightness and contrast, WDR, and image flip, but very few offer the ability to control the day and night settings of the camera. All security cameras with […]
  12. How To View Security Cameras from an iPhone or Android

    How To View Security Cameras from an iPhone or Android
    Once you have setup your security camera system by connecting the cameras to the DVR or NVR, and you have video displaying from each camera on a monitor, the next step is to setup remote viewing for your security cameras. All of our security camera recorders come with a built-in web server that is always […]
  13. Setting Security Camera IP Address Using a NVR or DVR

    Setting Security Camera IP Address Using a NVR or DVR
    Most of the NVRs from CCTV Camera World utilize plug-and-play IP camera technology by offering built-in PoE ports. This allows a user to connect an IP camera to a NVR using only a single network cable. Some of our NVR models, however, are designed without built-in PoE ports, or have a lesser number of PoE […]
  14. Best Practices For Using A Two-Way Audio Security Camera

    Best Practices For Using A Two-Way Audio Security Camera
    Whether you have a security camera system for a home or business, the need for two-way audio interaction with talk-back capability may arise. CCTV Camera World offers solutions for both one-way and two-way audio. One-way audio is great for listening to sound originating from the location of a camera, but it will not allow interaction […]
  15. How To Connect Wireless Cameras To Your PoE NVR

    How To Connect Wireless Cameras To Your PoE NVR
    Wireless security camera systems involve more setup and configuration than hard-wired camera systems. CCTV Camera World’s wired camera systems incorporate plug and play technology, making connection a breeze. However, for applications where running cable isn’t possible, we have secure wireless systems that will save you the hassle of running cable.
  16. Adding a Microphone to a PTZ Camera

    Adding a Microphone to a PTZ Camera
    Outdoor PTZ Cameras do not come with a built-in microphone for weather proofing reasons. In order to record audio along with your security camera’s video you have to use an add-on security camera mic of some sort. CCTV Camera World has microphones for both indoor and outdoor applications. Having an external microphone provides more flexibility […]
  17. Dummies Guide To Remote Viewing Security Cameras

    Dummies Guide To Remote Viewing Security Cameras
    If you are not tech savvy and you are looking for an easy to setup surveillance system for your home or business, then look no further. CCTV Camera World’s DVR systems and IP camera systems are easy to setup for remote viewing so you can watch your cameras from anywhere in the world. Once you […]
  18. How to add AXIS Cameras as ONVIF

    How to add AXIS Cameras as ONVIF
    Our NVR and Tribrid or Pentabrid DVR recorders allow use of 3rd party IP cameras not purchased from CCTV Camera World. IP cameras and the recorder talk to each other over the network and have to sync URL for video, audio, PTZ controls, and motion events for each of these data types to pass from […]
  19. How to Connect an IP Camera to a Computer

    How to Connect an IP Camera to a Computer
    Many consumers find the need for a professional IP based security camera system for their home, business, or property, but are under the assumption that IP systems are complicated and too tech-heavy.  This discourages them from purchasing one, preventing them the security they require. The truth is, though, that setting up an IP camera is […]
  20. How to connect your security cameras to the Internet

    How to connect your security cameras to the Internet
    Knowing how to network your security cameras is crucial to installing and establishing Internet connectivity to your security camera system. Security camera networking on a network with one router is not overly technical nor difficult, so hang in there! This article will help you understand basic computer networking, how it applies to your security camera […]

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