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Dahua Security System

How to Setup & Initialized Dahua Security System Turn Power ON the NVR/DVR or any Dahua recorder, choose "United States" from the region settings drop-down menu, or select your country, your Preferred Language, and video Standard, and click "Next." Once you click Next, it will ask you to select Time Zone. Choose the proper time ...

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Real-Time Streaming Protocol — (RTSP)

What is RTSP? RTSP is a network protocol used for streaming audio or video data over IP networks. It is commonly used in IP cameras and other streaming devices to facilitate real-time streaming and control of media. RTSP uses a client-server model, where the client sends requests to the server to initiate and control the ...

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ONVIF

What is ONVIF? ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global forum that develops and promotes standards for network-based video surveillance products and systems. The ONVIF specification defines a standard protocol for exchanging information between network video devices, such as IP cameras, video management systems, and network video recorders. This standardization enables interoperability between ...

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RAID

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) can be used in CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) systems to improve their reliability and performance. RAID is a technology that combines multiple hard drives into a single logical unit, which provides increased data storage capacity, improved data access speeds, and redundancy. Several RAID configurations can be used in CCTV ...

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CCTV Systems Commonly Asked Question!

What type of video connector do security cameras & DVR/NVR use? BNC Connectors for Analog & HD Analog Cameras. RJ-45 Connectors for IP Camera. What are WDR security cameras used for? Please click on me for details Will bright daylight damage an infrared camera's LEDs? No. LEDs are designed for use in both low-light and lighted ...

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What is CCTV System & It’s Terminology

CCTV stands for "closed-circuit television." A system of video cameras that are used to transmit signals to a specific, limited set of monitors or recording devices. The purpose of CCTV is usually to monitor and record activity in a specific area, such as a building, a public space, or a transportation hub. CCTV systems can ...