CCTV Camera Self-Installation Tips

January 10, 2012 by Nathan Weaver
Filed under: Beginning CCTV, CCTV Camera, General Technology, Guides, Security Camera, Security Camera System 

In the market for a new surveillance system?  Here are some quick tips to keep in mind when looking to install a new CCTV setup:

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  1. When selecting a power supply unit that powers up several cameras from one source, pick a unit that has the fuseless design. This will greatly decrease the possibility of having fuses go out and cause your cameras to not function correctly.
  2. Keep in mind if you want to be able to view your DVR and cameras over the web but are installing the system yourself, look for a company that offers network support over the phone so you don’t have to be charged a substantial amount to have someone come out and set it up for you.
  3. Ask your sales rep if they have any installation tools – when you are working with items that are classified within the security industry, sometimes you may run across special items that require special tools to work on them; otherwise, you could damage or break a device or cable by using the wrong tools.
  4. When trying to focus your cameras to see the area or object you want to monitor, it may be helpful to have a device that allows you to view the actual image the camera is seeing. This device is called a portable monitor – ask your rep if they carry any devices like this, as it can make installation an ease and get the task done correctly and considerably faster.

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2 Comments on CCTV Camera Self-Installation Tips

  1. Jeffrey on Thu, 12th Jan 2012 12:35 pm

    2. Thanks Nathan! In regards to power, is there a “safe” amount of amperage for an IR camera? I’ve heard that you want more amperage for an IR camera than a non-IR camera.

  2. KD on Wed, 18th Jan 2012 8:17 am

    3. Appreciate the post Nathan. There are so many new people that are entering into the CCTV market as beginners and need to know the first steps. Also there are so many people leaving the normal security alarm sysytems and now getting actual surveillance systems. I am sure this info will help a lot of newbies coming into the CCTV world.

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