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		<title>CCTV Basics: FPS, TVL, MP Specs Explained!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When shopping for a new CCTV System, don&#8217;t be confused by the plethora of acronyms describing cameras and DVRs!  Keep a few key pointers in mind: 1.)    FPS (or Frame Rate): This spec informs you of how many frames-per-second the camera or DVR runs at.  The max each channel can record at is 30 frames [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/cctv-basics-fps-tvl-mp-specs-explained</link>
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		<title>CCTV Cable Lengths &amp; Cuts: Crimpin&#8217; Ain&#8217;t Easy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most surveillance systems are wired, and therefore use a lot of CCTV cabling. Whether you’re using RG59 coax or UTP wiring, there are a couple of notes to keep in mind when building your system and selecting CCTV cable. When purchasing CCTV cable for your surveillance system, you need to know your required lengths; for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/cctv-cable-lengths-cuts-crimpin-aint-easy</link>
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		<title>Shedding Some Light on Infrared Illumination</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s talk a little bit about infrared (IR) lighting. When confronted with low to no-light situations, infrared cameras are the common go-to for a quick and easy fix. But peel the layers of the onion back, and understanding camera sensors and infrared lighting becomes a much more complex matter. Camera sensors are made up of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/shedding-some-light-on-infrared-illumination</link>
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		<title>Three Simple Ways to Clean a Camera Lens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dust, rain, and bugs can have a great impact on the quality of your camera’s picture, but with the following easy tips, you can keep the image quality looking great throughout the life of your security camera. Distilled Water &#8211; Put some distilled water into a squeeze bottle with small tip. You&#8217;ll want to gently [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/three-simple-ways-to-clean-a-camera-lens</link>
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		<title>If You Liked It Then You Shoulda Put a Box On It</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Why would you buy a $1,500 camera system to monitor your home or business and not protect the recording device?  If you have a DVR in your convenience store and you&#8217;re are either robbed or become a victim of internal theft, you know they&#8217;re going to take that DVR off the wall and throw it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/if-you-liked-it-then-you-shoulda-put-a-box-on-it</link>
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		<title>The Ever-Changing Face of the CCTV Industry</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been said that the CCTV industry has changed more in the last couple years than in the past decade. The main reason for this is the invasion of new technology. This can mainly be viewed as the changes occurring within security DVRs (digital video recorders) and security cameras. It is estimated that the CCTV [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/the-ever-changing-face-of-the-cctv-industry</link>
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		<title>CCTV Camera Self-Installation Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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: 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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/cctv-camera-self-installation-tips</link>
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		<title>Understanding CCTV Cables</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today I want to go over the differences between the two most commonly used cables in the CCTV industry. It’s important to use the right cabling for the right application, because even with the perfect camera setup and perfect DVR &#8211; without the right cabling, you’re hosed. The first type of cable that I’m going [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/understanding-cctv-cables</link>
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		<title>Camera Styles: Dome vs Box</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are several camera styles to choose from: Dome, Box, Bullet, Vandal-Resistant, and Spy.  Each has their own unique advantages and disadvantages.  Today I would like to discuss the Dome camera. The dome camera is one of the most versatile camera styles.  Many CCTV dome cameras offer 3-axis mounting.  This mounting option allows you to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/camera-styles-pt-1-dome-cameras</link>
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		<title>CCD vs CMOS Chips: Battle of the Sensors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There has always been some kind of discussion behind the image processing chips that are embedded inside CCTV cameras. You have CCD (Charged Couple Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductors) chips. I have personally often wondered if the choice in these chips will impact the quality of the camera and how it performs.  After [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thecctvblog.com/ccd-vs-cmos-chips-battle-of-the-sensors</link>
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