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SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) Hard Drive vs Traditional Hard Drive

21JanJanuary 21, 2020

Surveillance Hard Drive Advantage

Introduction The ability to record video surveillance footage and playback at a later time is a key feature in any video surveillance system. In the past, this was accomplished by using a video tape recorder and storing the recording on cassette tapes. Today, most security systems have switched over to storing the information digitally on a hard drive. Hard Disk Drives (abrv. HDD) are a critical component is any video surveillance system. Without an HDD, only a live view of the...

14JanJanuary 14, 2020

Uniview Bracket + Accessories Guide

Uniview IPC Accessories Guide Uniview-IPC-Accessories-Installation-Guide-2019Q3 Click here for full PDF download Browse all available brackets and accessories on our website! References The original version of the PDF can be located at Uniview's website: http://www.uniview.com/Support/Download_Center/Product_Installation/Other/ All credit for creating the Uniview Bracket guide goes to Zhejiang Uniview Technologies. Feel free to visit their website for up to date information on the latest Unview products.

13JanJanuary 13, 2020

Understanding – Camera Sensor

Background What the heck is a camera sensor anyways? If you’re reading this article, you probably already understand how camera resolution affects the image quality. What is less commonly understood however, is how camera image sensor size affects the final image quality. Today we’re going to explain exactly how image sensors work, and how that translates to what you see on the camera. Camera Image Sensors Cameras work by focusing light through a lens onto an image sensor. An image sensor contains millions...

21OctOctober 21, 2019

Uniview’s First Multi-sensor Camera Now Available

IPC8542ER5-DUG Multi-Sensor Camera Uniview is one of the top surveillance camera manufacturers worldwide. Currently, they are the 4th largest video surveillance equipment manufacturer on the global market. With a large percentage of their revenue re-invested into R&D, Uniview continues to produce innovative video surveillance equipment. Finally, they have come to market with their first multi-sensor camera, the IPC8542ER5-DUG. This is the first product in Uniview’s new ‘OmniView’ series of panoramic cameras. Specifications The IPC8542ER5 multi-sensor camera consists of 4x2MP 1/1.8” imagers. This...

26SepSeptember 26, 2019

Uniview Introduces New Mini-PTZ Network Camera

Uniview Mini-PTZ Available As one of the world’s leading security camera manufacturers, Uniview continues to push the industry forward with innovate new products. We are proud to carry and distributor all the latest technology from Uniview, including their latest Mini-PTZ camera, IPC6412LR3-X5P. Easy to Setup and Install One of the best-selling features for their new Mini-PTZ is the ease of installation. Their new camera features a sleek dome-design which allows for a variety of mounting options, such as ceiling mounted, wall mounted, or even desk...

16AugAugust 16, 2019

Todaair Wireless AP Testing

Background For the vast majority of networking projects, a wired connect is both the most desirable, and the most cost-effective solution. However, a wired solution is not possible in every situation. Sometimes you will run into a project where you must include some type of wireless networking equipment. This is where the Todaair Wireless Access Point can be used. As one of the leading manufacturers for wireless networking products worldwide, Todaair has a history of producing reliable, powerful, and economical equipment....

05JunJune 5, 2019

Uniview Starlight Camera Showdown!

Background As the world moves towards increased video surveillance, we are seeing constant innovation from the CCTV manufacturers. One of the latest and most exciting trends has been the improved low-light or 'starlight' sensors. Because the majority of crimes occur at night, it is important to improve the cameras' image quality in dark conditions. Two major manufacturers: Hikvision and Uniview, have released their low-light camera series. Hikvision released their darkfighter cameras in 2015, and published a white paper on the topic...

01MayMay 1, 2019

Uniview Extended Transmission Feature

Background PoE is an industry standard for transmitting electric power along an Ethernet cable. This allows for a single cable to connect between the cameras and the NVR, compared to running a separate power adapter to the camera. This can significantly simplify the installation of a home security system and help keeps costs down. It also results in less points of failure, resulting in longer system uptime and easier maintenance of the security system. Uniview's Unique Solution (Extended Transmission) The typical...

28MarMarch 28, 2019

Security Camera Installation In Toronto

Choosing a good location for a surveillance cameras in a neighborhood, commerce or business is key to the effectiveness of the CCTV camera installation in Toronto. If the home surveillance cameras are badly located, in addition to losing the deterrent power, they can be "useless" in case of theft or crime, if the field of vision is not good, there are many possibilities for the surveillance cameras that do not pick up the event. For these reasons, it is...