Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between the
different wireless frequencies?
2.4 GHz: 4 Channel
transmitter. Approximately 2" x 2"
x 1/2". No tuning required. We
generally recommend 2.4 GHz over
434 MHz or 900 MHz, as the overall
video quality is better. Range
varies from 200' to 700' depending
on environmental conditions.
Operates on 12 Volts. These units
are FCC approved.
434 MHz: Lower frequency
amateur band. Operates on one
channel which is picked up
directly by a television. You do
not need a receiver. With a TV:
set to channel 59, cable mode but
remove actual cable from the
input, and use a UHF antenna (high
gain increases the range) ears to
receive the signal. With a hand
held TV: can be received on UHF
band just below channel 14. Range
can vary from 300-400 up to 1,000
feet. THe range can vary depending
on frequency interference and
other environmental factors.
Antenna is approximately 6 1/2
inches. Operates on 9 Volts.
900 MHz: Amateur band. 4
channels available in the 900
band. The signal goes to a
dedicated receiver that is tuned
from 902-930. Our standard
transmitter is set at 916.5 MHz,
but we also carry 3 other
frequencies. Manual or automatic
switching receiver. Range can vary
from 200-700 feet or more
depending on environmental
conditions. Antenna is
approximately 3 1/2 inches.
Operates on 9 Volts.
What
is CCD?
- It is analog technology. The CCD
camera has a little bit higher
resolution than CMOS. The camera
also functions better in low
light. A CCD camera drains a
little bit more power than the
CMOS cameras. It uses 12v instead
of 9v. CMOS camera is smaller than
a CCD camera and works longer with
the 9v battery.
What is a Quad? - A Quad
splits your monitor into 4
sections allowing you to view 4
cameras at once.
Do
you have a monitor that has built
in Quad? - No, we do not have
a monitor with built in Quad.
Will a Quad allow four cameras to
record at the same time? - Yes
you can record all four cameras at
the same time. You also can record
using a switching monitor, which
will record the camera that is
showing at that moment.
Do
the receivers work through walls
up to two feet thick? - Yes as
long as there isn't excessive
amount of metal in the wall.
Do
the plug and play connections
require extra wire to run the
signal back to the VCR or TV?
- Yes, you need to buy the length
of cable you need we offer the
CA-25, CA-50 and the CA-100.
Do
I need cable on my TV to get
channel 59 to work? - No, you
just need the cable setting for
your TV or VCR and then turn it to
cable channel 59.
Do
the display screens work on the
cell phone or the beeper? -
No, nothing but the camera works
on the cell phone and the beeper.
Do
any cameras come with audio? -
The only camera we offer that
comes with audio is the
DC-111W-AA.
Do
I need a VCR from you or can I use
my own VCR? - You can use your
own VCR for recording. However,
the VCR will have to be recording
all the time. If you are using the
motion detector video system, you
will need to buy a VCR from us
How do I hook up the Plug and Play
connection camera? - This Is
done by running the RCA (Aux) line
into the VIDEO IN of the VCR or
TV. The TV or VCR must be set on
the correct channel to view the
VIDEO IN picture.
How many cameras can I hook up to
one TV? -
-Only one 434MHz camera.
-Three 900MHz cameras.
-Four 2.4GHz cameras. You will
need a Quad or a Switching
Monitor.
How much will the Yagi Antennas
increase reception range? -
The Yagi Mini Antenna will
increase your reception by 100 ft.
and the Yagi Antenna will increase
your reception by 200 ft.
Do
you need a VCR to record or will
the cameras record? - You must
have a VCR or DVR if you want to
record.
Will a 900Mhz camera and receiver
interfere with my 900Mhz cordless
phone? - No The 900Mhz Cameras
Are Set To A Different Band Width
And Frequency.
How long will the camera last with
a 9-volt battery? - The 434Mhz
and the 900Mhz camera will last
about ten hours. The 2.4Ghz will
last about five hours.
What is LUX? - LUX is the
measurement of low light needed
for the camera to view and record
properly.
What is the operating temperature
of the cameras?
The operating temperatures of
the B/W cameras are -23°C to +
50°C or -10ºF to +122ºF
The operation temperatures of the
color cameras are -23º C to +40ºC
or -10ºF to +104ºF
The storage temperature & humidity
is -30ºC to +70ºC or -22ºF to
+158ºF
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