FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Answers to Your Security Questions

What is CCTV and what is it used for?

The acronym CCTV stands for Closed Circuit TeleVision and is in reference to cameras that are connected to monitoring station. It is used for monitoring, surveillance and security - capturing real time video images.

What is Digital CCTV?

Digital CCTV in short is the successor to analogue systems as it is far more superior. This is due to a larger number of cameras of better quality imagery can be connected to a single computer. This means it consists of a computer system with multi channel video surveillance with the adaptability of adding extra cameras with minimal fuss.

What is a DVR?

DVR stands for Digital Video Recorder. A DVR has the capability to take CCTV video from either digital or analog and record it onto a hard drive. It can be located either onsite or offsite as it is wireless. DVR's record high quality video that is relatively maintenance free continuously for weeks or even months. It is the successor to a time lapse VCR as it has no down time and in continuously running.

What is Remote Monitoring?

Remote monitoring is exactly what the name suggests - your business can be watched via our CCTV control room with the ability to have a audio warning system to intercept trespassers.