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Easy 10 Tips on Installing Your Security System
Cited from: http://modern-family.blogspot.com/2010/03/ten-tips-for- installing-do-it-yourself.html F. William Davis
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Easy Choosing the Right Power Supply
Different electronics benefit from particular power supplies. Find out which one is best for video security.
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Intermediate Comparing Batteries
The right battery can ensure that your security equipment operates effectively and for a long time.
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Advanced What is Auto Signal Hopping?
You rely on signals to transmit sound and pictures from your wireless electronics. Keep your signals strong with auto signal hopping.
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Intermediate Full Screen vs. Widescreen Viewing
What is aspect ratio and how does it affect the way you view security footage on your TV?
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Easy The Importance of Camera Resolution
Choose the right security camera for your needs by understanding how different resolutions affect your viewing.
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Easy Why Do I Need a Security System?
Increasing crime rates, the value of your property, and putting your worries to rest are all reasons to invest in some kind of video security.
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Intermediate NTSC vs. PAL
Ever wondered what NTSC, PAL, or SECAM stands for? Find out how these different video formats work.
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Easy Understanding IP Ratings
IP Ratings indicate how effectively your electronic product can function when exposed to things like dust and weather conditions.
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Advanced Video Compression
A breakdown of the most common video compression levels, such as MPEG-2, M-JPEG and H.264.
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Intermediate Understanding Night Vision & Infrared
A simplified tutorial on how night vision cameras work.
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Advanced Port Forwarding: Getting Your DVR Online
What is port forwarding and how does it allow me to see my DVR's video online?
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Advanced CCD vs. CMOS Cameras
Find out what these terms actually mean and how these cameras can help you monitor your property.
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Intermediate What is Motion Detection?
Learn how motion activation works and why you should use it.
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Intermediate What is an IP Address?
Internet Protocol (IP) addresses identify your DVR and let you set up remote Internet viewing.
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Intermediate What is a Wireless Signal?
Learn the difference between analog and digital signals.
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Easy Standard DVR Features and What They Mean
Get a basic understanding of the features you'll be using on your security DVR.
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Advanced What is Simplex, Duplex, Triplex etc?
This course is a simplified guide to different DVR functionalities and how they work.
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Easy What is a DVR?
You may already use a DVR to record your favorite TV shows. Find out how you can use one to store surveillance footage.

