Installing a CCTV camera system can an expensive affair. Don’t worry, just follow these simple steps and do the installation yourself. Planning before installing a CCTV camera The most important aspect of installing a CCTV camera system is choosing the right spots for camera and DVR to maximize camera coverage and minimize cable length (which in-turn reduces the in line losses that affect video quality). For indoors, choose a corner in the room from where most entry points into the room are visible. A power socket should also be in close proximity.

For outdoors, choose a higher spot covering the door, window approaches, garages etc. Choose the spots above 10ft so that it cannot be knocked down easily. Benning 46393 bocholt manual. Mounting the camera Place the camera unit at the desired place, make guide marks for drilling. Drill holes and hammer in the screw mouldings. Now, screw the camera in place firmly.

Insert the power cable of the camera in a socket. Placing the DVR DVR of the CCTV is the place where the surveillance hard disk is present. Thus all your CCTV recording reside inside a DVR. It is highly recommended to keep the DVR inside a locked compartment so that even if an intruder spots the DVR, he/she can’t destroy the recorded videos. This is a vital step to ensure a bullet proof security system for your home. Managing the cables Image Credits: cabletiesandmore.com Plan the pathway for all the cables from cameras to DVR unit.

Use wire moldings to keep the wire managed and safe. Nail the moldings along the path and put the Siamese surveillance wire inside. Connecting the wires Steps to connect the BNC port: The video cable is connected via a BNC port. Remove about 1.5cm of outer covering of the video cable which should now expose the braids. Slide the crimping barrel onto the cable with wider diameter facing towards the end of the cable.

Gigaware usb to ethernet windows 7 driver. Now remove the white insulator covering the innermost cable. Now insert this exposed cables into the BNC port and screw the crimping barrel.

This makes a secure connection. Connect the DVR output port to the screen on which you want the video feed.

CCTV BASICS YOUR GUIDE TO CCTV SECURITY SURVEILLANCE 3 SELECTING THE RIGHT DVR NUMBER OF CHANNELS When selecting a DVR the main consideration is the number of inputs (cameras) that can be connected and recorded. DVR either come in 4 Channel, 8 Channel or 16 Channel. Most also come with the ability to record audio from a microphone as well.