CCTV Camera Pros, a US veteran owned small business and supplier of video surveillance systems located in Boynton Beach, Florida, has been awarded a five year GSA contract from the federal government. The contract was officially awarded on August 1, 2010 under GSA schedule 84, Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft and Emergency/Disaster Response, contract # GS-07F-0546W. CCTV Camera Pros will be supplying security cameras, video surveillance systems, and accessories to federal and state governments using special government pricing for five years under the terms of the contract.

Commenting on the GSA schedule contract award, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder Mike Haldas says: “As a United States Marine Corps veteran it is especially exciting for me to represent our company in dealings with the federal government. It is a privilege that we have been selected by the GSA. CCTV Camera Pros has implemented tough quality assurance and testing guidelines that enable us to distribute the best surveillance products available. We have already been supplying our surveillance products to federal, state, and local governments for about four years. Now we will be able to reach even more government organizations and supply our products at special pricing for government under the General Services Administration program. We waited two months to officially make this announcement in order to finish setting up all of our approved products in the GSA Advantage and e-Buy systems. Our products are now active and government buyers can place orders and make requests for quotes using the systems that they are familiar with.”

For more information on the surveillance equipment that CCTV Camera Pros supplies under GSA contract GS-07F-0546W, please click here to visit our GSA schedule 84 contract page.

To contact CCTV Camera Pros GSA contract specialist and to request a government quote, please email gsa@cctvcamerapros.net.

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras, video surveillance systems, and CCTV equipment. We are a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros specializes in the design of reliable and scalable video surveillance systems for homes, businesses of all sizes, and local and federal government agencies. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete surveillance system solution. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation of our equipment nationwide in the USA. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com.

CCTV Camera Pros, a manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance systems, is proud to announce the availability of the new PTZ-A10X pan, tilt, zoom camera with armor dome housing. The PTZ-A10X is part of CCTV Camera Pros new 360 line of PTZ security cameras which have starting prices below $500. The A10X uses a Sony 1/4″ Super HAD CCD image sensor and Sony zoom module which is capable of 10x optical zoom, equivalent to 3.8 – 38mm. The camera has an easy to use OSD menu used to configure the PTZ protocol and other camera settings. The PTZ-A10X can be ceiling mounted as it comes, or optional wall mount and adjustable ceiling pendant mounts are also available. The PTZ-A10X is compatible and can be controlled with CCTV Camera Pros iDVR stand alone digital video recorders, Geovision and NUUO PC based DVRs, or using a RS-485 compliant PTZ joystick/controller.

Commenting on the PTZ-A10X release, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder and managing partner Mike Haldas says: “We are extremely pleased to launch a high quality line of pan tilt zoom cameras at prices below $500. The A10X is an excellent model for indoor or outdoor applications and it’s pricing does not break the bank. The 360 series PTZ cameras are capable of a full 360 degree continuous rotation, where most pan, tilt, zoom cameras do not rotate a full 360 degrees. Our customers have been looking for high quality PTZ cameras that are under $1000 and we now have a solution for them that is well below that price point. The indoor D10X model of our 360 series will be priced at $499 and the A10X vandal-proof indoor/outdoor model will be $599.”

Sample PTZ-A10X Pan Tilt Zoom Video

Please click here more information or to buy the PTZ-A10X:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Pan-Tilt-Zoom-Camera-p/ptz-a10x.htm

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of security cameras and video surveillance systems for home, business and government use. We are a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any size application. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation to all areas of the USA. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros website to learn more about us and our products.

CCTV Camera Pros, a manufacturer and distributor of surveillance systems, is proud to announce the availability of the new PTZ-D10X pan, tilt, zoom security camera for indoor use. The PTZ-D10X is part of CCTV Camera Pros new 360 line of PTZ security cameras. The D10X is provides an affordable PTZ solution for only $499. The D10X features a Sony 1/4″ Super HAD CCD image sensor. The zoom module is also made by Sony and provides 10x optical zoom, which is equivalent to 3.8 – 38mm. This PTZ camera has an easy to use OSD menu which is used to configure the camera protocol and other camera settings. The PTZ-D10X is designed to be ceiling mounted indoors. This camera is mounted just like a non-PTZ dome where the base of the dome is a mounting plate. The PTZ-D10X is can be controlled with CCTV Camera Pros iDVR stand alone digital video recorders, Geovision and NUUO PC based DVRs, or using a RS-485 compliant PTZ controller.

Commenting on the release of the D10X , CCTV Camera Pros co-founder Mike Haldas says: “CCTV Camera Pros is very pleased to offer a high quality indoor PTZ camera at such an affordable price. The retail price for the D10X will be $499. The D10X is an excellent choice for an affordable indoor surveillance installations. The PTZ-A10X is capable of a full 360 degree continuous rotation, unlike most PTZs where the panning can not rotate a full 360 degrees. Our customers have been looking for high quality PTZ cameras at more affordable prices and we now have a solution for them.”

Please click here more information or to buy the PTZ-D10X:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Pan-Tilt-Zoom-Security-Camera-p/ptz-d10x.htm

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance equipment for home, business and government use. CCTV Camera Pros us a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete portfolio of products including, security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any size application. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 400 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation to all areas of the USA. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros to learn more about us and the products that we supply.

This is a great video of a man caught on camera throwing dog poop into his neighbors yard in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Steve Miller, the owner of the security camera, noticed bags of dog excrement appearing in his bushes in his front yard on a regular basis, so he purchased a surveillance system from a local electronics store in Palm Beach to see how this was happening. Mr. Miller was able to catch over a dozen instances where his neighbor would throw bags of dog crap into the hedge in his front yard while the man was out walking his dog.

CCTV Camera Pros announced today that the latest version of the iCamViewer, an iPhone app for viewing CCTV cameras and IP cameras, is now compatible with the iDVR PRO line of CCTV surveillance DVRs. Using the iCamViewer app, users can not configure CCTV cameras that are connected to their iDVR-PRO to be viewed remotely over the Internet from their iPhone or iPad.

The iDVR-PRO already accessible from the Safari web browser from iPhones, however it was not very convenient for users to always have to type in the URL of their DVR and enter their login information. Now, users can save their DVR and camera settings in the iCamViewer app and just launch the app when they want to view their cameras.

iCamViewer iPhone App iDVR PRO Setup

To setup the an iDVR-PRO recorder to be accessible from the iCamViewer, users can follow these instructions.

1. Connect the iDVR-PRO to your network router and switch
2. Configure port forwarding on your router so that your DVR can be accessed from outside of your local network. If you need help with this step, please refer to this page for port forwarding instructions.
3. Note: the default port for the iDVR-PRO is 8080
4. It is recommend that you test the Internet access from the safari web browser in your iPhone to confirm that port forwarding and the connection is working properly before configuring the iCamViewer app.
5. After you confirm that the connectivity is setup correctly through Safari, download the iCamViewer app from the app store.
6. Open the app on your iPhone or iPad and click on the Config button in the My Cams section of the app.
7. Fill in all of the configuration fields:
   Name: This is any name you want for your camera.
   Host or IP: This is the public (not LAN) IP address where your iDVR-PRO is located. If you are using a DynDNS service, you can enter the hostname here.
   Port: 8080 is the default port
   Username: ADMIN is the defaul username
   Password: 1234 is the default password
   Manufacturer: Choose CCTV Camera Pros
   Models: Choose iDVR-PRO Cam 1 to view camera 1, iDVR-PRO Cam 2 for camera 2, so on and so forth
8. Tap the check box in the upper right
9. Your camera should come into view

iCamViewer App Setup Screen

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Compatible with IP Cameras

The iCamViewer app is also compatible with Zavio and Vivotek IP cameras. For a complete list of compatible IP cameras and pricing information please visit the iCamViewer Compatible IP Cameras Page

iPhone App Compatible with CCTV Cameras

In addition to supporting the iDVR PRO, the iCamViewer is also compatible with CCTV cameras by using a compatible network IP server or CCTV Camera Pros iDVR-PRO CCTV DVR.

About CCTV Camera Pros

CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance equipment for home, business and government use. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete line of surveillance products including security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any size application. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 600 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation to all areas of the USA. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros website to learn more about us and the products that we supply.

CCTV Camera Pros has successfully completed integrating Axis IP cameras into the iCamViewer video surveillance viewing iPhone app. This first release allows users to view up to 8 Axis security cameras remotely over the Internet. This release does not include PTZ camera controls, but PTZ support may be available in future released. Users can still view the video stream from Axis PTZ camera, but the control functionality is not yet available. The iCamViewer app also works with Apple iPads.

iPhone App & iPad App Axis Compatible Cameras

The following Axis cameras and Axis network video servers have been tested and confirmed to be compatible with the iCamViewer iPhone app:

• 207MW
• M1031-W
• M1054
• 210
• P1311
• P1346
• 211
• 211M
• 221
• 221 Night
• Q1755
• 209MFD
• 216FD
• 216MFD
• 225FD
• M3014
• P3301
• P3344
• Q7401

Although not every Axis camera model has been tested, it is believe that the iCamViewer iPhone application will work with all models.

Axis Camera iPhone App Images

The following screenshots where taken from actual testing of the Axis P1346 and 216FD cameras.

Download FREE Axis Compatible iPhone App

To download the iCamViewer app for free and for more information, please visit:
http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/CCTV-Camera-iPhone-App-s/362.htm

About iCamViewer

iCamViewer from CCTV Camera Pros is a free iPhone and iPad app that allows you to view up to 8 IP security cameras from your iPhone. iCamViewer is compatible with IP camera manufacturers such as Vivotek, Zavio, Axis, and StarDot. The iCamViewer app also works with CCTV cameras when used with a compatible network videos server.

About CCTV Camera Pros

CCTV Camera Pros is a manufacturer and distributor of video surveillance systems for home, business and government use. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete line of surveillance products including security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any size application. CCTV Camera Pros is partnered with a network of over 600 installers in the United States to provide surveillance system installation to all areas of the USA. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros website to learn more about us and the products that we supply.

CCTV Camera Pros is proud to announce that Mobotix megapixel IP cameras are now compatible with the iCamViewer, a free iPad and iPhone app for viewing IP cameras. The iCamViewer app allows users to view multiple Mobotix megapixel cameras and also allows users to view a mix of CCTV cameras, megapixel IP cameras and non-megapixel IP cameras from a single application. For users to be able to view analog CCTV cameras, the CCTV cameras must be connected to a compatible CCTV DVR or network video server. In addition to Mobotix IP cameras, the iCamViewer also supports viewing Axis, Zavio, and Vivotek network cameras. CCTV Camera Pros will be adding additional network IP camera manufacturer camera models often.

Commenting on the iCamViewer, CCTV Camera Pros managing partner Mike Haldas says, “CCTV Camera Pros iPhone apps development team continues to add additional IP camera models from manufactures around the world to our list of iCamViewer supported cameras. Our team is adding additional network camera models on a weekly basis. This is based on requests from users around the world which can be made from inside the app. We are very excited about the integration with Mobotix cameras. Mobotix is one of the largest manufacturers of megapixel security cameras in the world. As iPhone and iPad users continue to make requests to add additional devices, we will continue to respond to their requests as quickly as possible. CCTV Camera Pros has a goal to have the best free camera viewer iPhone app in the world.”

The iCamViewer has been tested with the Mobotix model D12 camera. Being that Mobotix cameras all use a standard interface and software development kit (SDK), the iCamViewer should work with all Mobotix camera models. Users should make sure that the JPEG image URL is enabled for their camera if they are having trouble with the app. Users that need help can email support at icamviewer@cctvcamerapros.net. Below is a screenshot that was taken when CCTV Camera Pros tested integration with the Mobotix D12.

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Free IP Camera Viewer iPhone App

Click here to download iCamViewer, the free security camera viewer app.

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a global supplier of security camera systems for home, business, and government use. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business and GSA contract holder. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete line of surveillance products including security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any type and size application. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com to learn more.

CCTV Camera Pros, a video surveillance company located in Boynton Beach, Florida, has donated two video surveillance systems to the Wildlife Habitat of Hernando Florida (WROH) for their Living with Lions live video stream event. Jim Jablon, the owner of WROH, will live in the lion den with 2 African lions for 30 days while a live video cast of the event will stream using uStream. His courageous undertaking is for the sole purpose to raise awareness and funding to continue caring for injured and discarded animals, both native, and exotic.

Lions Den Live Video Stream

This outdoor CCTV camera was used to capture this recording.

Please click on this link for additional details and pricing on the BIPRO-S600VF12 outdoor surveillance camera available from CCTV Camera Pros.

CCTV Cameras for Live Wildlife Camera Use

For organizations interested in setting up live wildlife cameras or any type of live streaming camera for Ustream, CCTV Camera Pros can help by providing high quality CCTV Cameras that can be used with streaming services like uStream and LiveStream. CCTV Camera Pros supplies cameras at a discount and in some cases donates free cameras to non-profit organizations that are doing great things, as we believe the Wildlife Habitat of Hernando Florida is doing. Please call us at 888-849-2288 if you are interested in setting up a wildlife camera. You can also email us at info@cctvcamerapros.net or visit our main website here: CCTV Camera Pros.

About WROH
Wildlife Rehabilitation of Hernando (WROH) was formed 11 years ago here in Spring Hill, Florida. It was set up to provide a place for injured or orphaned wildlife to be brought to, given medical treatment, food and a chance to recover before being released back into the wild. Orphaned animals are taken care of and taught to be able to survive in the wild, and then given a soft release. Red fox, gray fox, raccoons, opossums, flying squirrels, grey squirrels, fox squirrels, bobcats, snakes, turtles, coyotes, eagles, owls, hawks, ducks, deer and alligators are some of the animals that have been helped along in their life. For more information, please visit: www.wrohflorida.com.

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a supplier of security camera systems for home, business, and government use. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business and GSA contract holder. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete line of surveillance products including security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any type and size application. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com to learn more.

CCTV Camera Pros has integrated the following D-Link IP cameras into the free iCamViewer iPhone app which is used to view live video of security cameras from the iPhone and iPad. Please note that PTZ camera models do not yet support pan tilt zoom control at this time.

Newly Integrated and compatible D-Link IP Cameras

• DCS-900
• DCS-910
• DCS-920
• DCS-6620G
• DCS-2100
• DCS-2120
• DCS-3220
• DCS-5300G

D-Link iPhone App Screenshot

The following image was captured while the iCamViewer app was viewing a DCS-6620G IP camera. Please click on the image for a larger view.

About the iCamViewer

iCamViewer from CCTV Camera Pros is a free iPhone and iPad app that allows you to view up to IP security cameras and CCTV cameras from your iPhone. iCamViewer is compatible with IP camera manufacturers such as Vivotek, Zavio, Axis, D-Link, LinkSys, Cisco, Mobotix, and StarDot. The iCamViewer app also works with CCTV cameras when used with a compatible network videos server. Click here for more information and to download the iCamViewer IP camera iPhone app for free.

About CCTV Camera Pros

CCTV Camera Pros is a supplier of security camera systems for home, business, and government use. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business and GSA contract holder. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete line of video surveillance products including security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any type and size application. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com to learn more.

Although CCTV Camera Pros did not supply the wildlife surveillance cameras for the below Polar Bear video, we did find the video quite funny and interesting, so we wanted to share it. BBC mainly used these specialized wildlife surveillance cameras to video a documentary on Polar Bears. The polar bears got very curious about this spy equipment that was in their territory and end up playing with and destroying all of the surveillance cameras. We really like the names given to the spy cameras that were used in the video: Icebergcam, Blizzardcam and Snowballcam.

Funny Surveillance Video

More About Live Wildlife Cams
CCTV Camera Pros supplies surveillance equipment for wildlife cam projects. CCTV Cameras can be used to stream video live using services like uStream and LiveSTream. A project that CCTV Camera Pros recently donated cameras for was the “Living in the Lions Den” live camera event where a man is living with Lions for 30 days.

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a supplier of security camera systems for home, business, and government use. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business and GSA contract holder. CCTV Camera Pros has a complete line of surveillance products including security cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, cables, connectors, and all accessories needed for a complete video surveillance systems. CCTV Camera Pros can help design systems for any type and size application. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com to learn more.

CCTV Camera Pros of Palm Beach Florida, announced the availability of the new MON-LCD25P portable CCTV test monitor with camera power. The LCD25P test monitor is a unique to other service monitors because it supplies power to the CCTV camera that it is being tested. The 2.5” LCD monitor provides a crystal clear image which allows installers to check the angle of view and focus of security cameras. Being that the LCD25P can supply power to a camera, installers can temporarily mount a camera or just hold it in position to confirm that the camera is supplying the right angle of view without going through the time and expense of running permanent power cable.

Commenting on the MON-LCD25P, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder and managing partner Mike Haldas says: “Our customers have been asking for a hand-held CCTV test monitor that also provides power to a camera for a while and we are very excited that we now have a manufacturing partner producing the MON-LCD25P for us to our specification and quality assurance standards. There are several test monitors on the market but none at this affordable price point that use the battery of the tester to also power the security camera being tested. Our product development team continues to listen to the demands of our customers and deliver the product solutions that they ask us for. I am very proud of how CCTV Camera Pros continues to adapt to market demands.”

The LCD25P comes complete with the following: 2.5” LCD hand-held test monitor, quick release neck strap, rechargeable battery with power supply, coaxial test cable with RCA and BNC connectors, camera power supply cable, and instruction manual. Click here for additional information about the MON-LCD25P portable CCTV test monitor.

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a supplier of security cameras and video surveillance systems for home, business and government use. We are a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine and are located in Palm Beach, Florida. CCTV Camera Pros can assist in the design of surveillance systems for any size application. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros website to learn more about us and the products we supply: www.cctvcamerapros.com.

CCTV Camera Pros today launched a new version of the iCamViewer iPhone app for viewing CCTV cameras and IP cameras. The new version our IP cam viewer app supports viewing 16 IP cameras or 16 iDVR surveillance DVRs. Users can also mix IP cameras and multiple iDVR-PRO DVRs. The previous version of the app only supported remote viewing of 8 devices. Another improvement is that the previsou version used up all 8 supported devices if the user want to view one 8 channel iDVR-PRO8 DVR. The new app version only uses one channel per DVR and the user can switch to different cameras in the single DVR view. This means that users can configure up to 16 iDVR-PRO8 or iDVRPRO16 model CCTV DVRs in the app (up to 256 cameras when using 16 iDVR-PRO16 models).

iDVR-PRO iPhone App Setup

To setup the an iDVR-PRO8 or iDVR-PRO16 CCTV DVR to be accessible from the iCamViewer, users can follow these instructions.

1. Connect the iDVR-PRO to your network router and switch
2. Configure port forwarding on your router so that your DVR can be accessed from outside of your local network. If you need help with this step, please refer to this page for port forwarding instructions.
3. Please note that the default port for the iDVR-PRO is 8080
4. It is recommend that you test the Internet access from the safari web browser in your iPhone to confirm that port forwarding and the connection is working properly before configuring the iCamViewer app.
5. After you confirm that the connectivity is setup correctly through Safari, download the iCamViewer app from iTunes.
6. Open the app on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad device and click on the Config button in the My Cams section of the app.
7. Fill in all of the configuration fields:
   Name: This is any name you want for your camera.
   Host or IP: This is the public (not LAN) IP address where your iDVR-PRO is located. If you are using a DynDNS service, you can enter the hostname here.
   Port: 8080 is the default port
   Username: ADMIN is the defaul username
   Password: 1234 is the default password
   Manufacturer: Choose CCTV Camera Pros
   Models: Choose iDVR-PRO8 or iDVR-PRO16
8. Tap the check box in the upper right
9. Your camera should come into view

iCamViewer App Setup Screen

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iCamViewer Viewing iDVR-PRO Surveillance DVR Screenshots

The below screenshots show the iCamViewer app being used to access an iDVR-PRO8. 4 CCTV cameras are connected to this particular DVR. The user is able to click the DVR Channel select wheel to switch to the 4 different cameras connected to this DVR. The user can swip his finger across the screen to access other DVRs or IP cameras if additional devices are configured.

Please click on any of the below images to access a larger image view.

CCTV Camera Pros would like to thanks our partners at AppBurst for the awesome mobile application development services that they have provided in co-developing the iCamViewer with us. In addition to developing great mobile applications for surveillance, they also have one of the best development platforms to develop iPhone and iPad apps for events and conferences.

About CCTV Camera Pros

CCTV Camera Pros is a supplier of security cameras and video surveillance systems for home, business and government use. We are a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine and are located in Palm Beach, Florida. CCTV Camera Pros can assist in the design of surveillance systems for any size application. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros website to learn more about us and the products we supply: www.cctvcamerapros.com.

CCTV Camera Pros of Palm Beach, Florida proudly announces the availability of the new VM-Q401A color quad video processor for CCTV surveillance applications. The VM-Q401A CCTV quad can be used as a video processor for VCR surveillance systems or and / or as a video signal processor that allows the user to switch video screen modes using the wireless remote control. The VM-Q401 supports the following video modes: quad screen (4 camera view), split screen (dual camera view), single screen view (one camera), sequence rotation (where the screen scrolls between the cameras configured for a set amount of time that is also configurable), picture in picture mode (main screen and PIP screen camera is switchable), and dual PIP where there are two smaller image views. The VM-Q401A comes with the required power supply and the wireless remote control with battery.

The VM-Q401A is available online from CCTV Camera Pros at the time of this writing for $129.99. Please click here for more information or to purchase online: VM-Q401A CCTV color quad processor.

Commenting on the VM-Q401A, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder and managing partner Mike Haldas says: “CCTV Camera Pros finds that quad processors and video multiplexers for CCTV still have a place in many video surveillance systems today. There are still many systems deployed that are using legacy VCR surveillance recorders which need a reliable partner for replacement parts. In addition to this, our surveillance engineers find uses for quad processors many times for use when customers have display requirements that go beyond what typical surveillance DVRs support. We also find that some customers are using cameras not for recording, but instead just for live viewing. Our new color quad processor helps us meet our customer’s requirements in all of these cases. One feature that stands out on this new unit is the split screen function. Many older video processors do not offer a 2 camera split screen display mode. This and the thin wireless remote that is included with our model, set it apart from others on the market and we are proud of that.”

CCTV Quad Processor Features

• 4 Channel BNC Video Inputs / 4 Channel Audio RCA Inputs
• 1 BNC Monitor, 1 BNC VCR Out, 1 BNC VCR In, 1 RCA Audio Out
• Real time refresh rate
• High Resolution Video
• 720×480 60Hz for NTSC
• 720×576 50Hz for PAL
• Separate Color Adjustments for each Security Camera
• Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Sharpness
• Selectable Video Display Modes: Quad Screen, Full Screen, Picture in Picture, Dual Screen (2 camera split screen), Auto
• sequence
• Image Freeze Function
• Selectable Image Zoom Area
• Text Overlay Information per Camera: Camera Title, Time & Date
• Playback in Quad or Full Screen when used with Surveillance VCR
• Wireless Remote Control Included
• Power Supply Included

CCTV Quad Product Demo Video

The following video demonstrates the VM-Q401A CCTV color quad processor’s video processing capability on a 42″ LCD monitor using 4 CCTV cameras.

About CCTV Camera Pros

CCTV Camera Pros is a supplier of security cameras and video surveillance systems for home, business and government use. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine. CCTV Camera Pros can assist in the design of surveillance systems for any size application. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros website to learn more about us and the products we supply: www.cctvcamerapros.com.

CCTV Camera Pros proudly announces the availability of the new VM-16RT real-time video mux for CCTV camera systems. The VM-16RT CCTV multiplexer can be used as a stand-alone video processor to control various types of video views directly to a monitor and/or in conjunction with a VCR surveillance recorder. The VM-16RT has two BNC video outputs. It is easy to switch video screen modes using the infrared wireless remote control that is included. The VM-16RT multiplexer supports all of the most popular video display modes: 16 camera/channel grid, 9 camera/channel grid, 8 camera/channel grid, quad screen (4 camera view), split screen (dual camera view), single screen view (one camera), sequence rotation (where the screen scrolls between the cameras configured for a set amount of time that is also configurable), picture in picture mode (main channel and PIP channel is easily selected using the remote control), and dual PIP. The VM-16RT included the power supply for the mux and the wireless remote control (with battery).

The VM-16RT is currently available from CCTV Camera Pros (at the time this article was written) for $499.99. Please click for additional information or to buy online: 16 Channel CCTV Multiplexer.

Commenting on the VM-16RT, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder Mike Haldas says: “CCTV Camera Pros is very happy to offer the new VM-16RT. I believe that we are providing a great value by offering a real-time 16 channel video processor at a price point of under $500. CCTV multiplexers and quad processors are still extremely useful in many video surveillance systems today. CCTV Camera Pros sales engineers continue to find handy uses for video multiplexers in modern surveillance systems that have complex video display requirements or display requirements that go beyond what a typical surveillance DVRs supports. We also find that some customers are using cameras only for live viewing, where no video recording is involved in the application. In addition to this, there are still a lot of VCR surveillance recorders deployed that need a replacement video mux when a legacy one goes bad. We will continue to supply the best video multiplexers for as long as our customers need them.”

Video Mux Features

• 16 Channel BNC Video Inputs / 16 BNC Loop Out / 4 Channel Audio RCA Inputs
• 1 BNC Monitor, 1 BNC VCR Out, 1 BNC VCR In, 1 RCA Audio Out
• Real time refresh rate
• Supports NTSC and PAL Video
• Separate Color Adjustments for each Security Camera
• Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Sharpness
• Selectable Video Display Modes: 16 Camera Grid, 9 Camera Grid, 8 Camera Grid, Quad Screen, Full Screen, Picture in Picture, Dual Screen (2 camera split screen), Auto sequence
• Image Freeze Function
• Selectable Image Zoom Area
• Text Overlay Information per Camera: Camera Title, Time & Date
• Wireless Remote Control Included
• Power Supply Included

16 Channel CCTV Multiplexer Video

The following video demonstrates the capability of the VM-16RT video mux using a 42″ LCD monitor and four surveillance cameras.

About CCTV Camera Pros

CCTV Camera Pros is a supplier of complete video surveillance systems and individual security components for home, business and government. CCTV Camera Pros is a veteran owned business founded by a United States Marine and is located in Boynton Beach, Florida in Palm Beach County. CCTV Camera Pros can assist in the design of surveillance systems for any size application. Please visit CCTV Camera Pros website to learn more about us and the products we supply: www.cctvcamerapros.com.

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This article was originally posted on CCTV Camera Pros blog. Click here to view the original article “Video Mux Provides 16 Channel CCTV Multiplexer“.

3/29/2011 – Palm Beach, Florida — CCTV Camera Pros, a direct supplier of video surveillance systems, today announced the availability of the new WIR12X infrared PTZ camera with 100 foot IR range. The PTZ-WIR12X IR pan tilt zoom camera uses a Sony 12x optical zoom lens which is equivalent to a 3.9 – 42mm vari-focal range. This PTZ camera is enclosed in a weatherproof housing so it can be used for indoor or outdoor video surveillance. The new WIR12X can be either wall or ceiling mounted. An optional extended pendant mount is also available. The WIR12X comes with a wall mount bracket and the required DC power supply.

Commenting on the PTZ-WIR12X, CCTV Camera Pros cofounder Mike Haldas says: “We are extremely excited to offer a high quality infrared pan tilt zoom camera that does not break the bank. Our customers have been asking for an IR pan tilt zoom model that costs less than $2000 and with the WIR12X CCTV Camera Pros has handily beat that expectation. We are rolling this new model out this week at a retail price of $1199. I believe that this represents a great value compared to the other options that we have seen on the market. Our quality assurance team has tested this camera with our iDVR stand-alone digital video recorders as well as our Geovision and NUUO PC based surveillance DVRs. The results were outstanding. Users can see the videos that were created from our QA testing on our website. This camera will integrate well with any DVR that uses Pelco D protocol for pan tilt zoom communications.”

The PTZ-WIR12X is currently available on CCTV Camera Pros website for $1199.99. For additional information and a complete specification of this PTZ, please visit:
www.cctvcamerapros.com/IR-PTZ-Camera-p/ptz-wir12x.htm

To view online video demonstrations using this pan tilt zoom camera in day and night time mode operations, please visit:
www.cctvcamerapros.com/IR-PTZ-Camera-p/ptz-wir12x.htm#Pan-Tilt-Zoom-Camera-Demo-Videos

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a direct supplier of security cameras and video surveillance systems for home, business and government applications. We are a US veteran owned business and are located in Boynton Beach, Florida. CCTV Camera Pros can assist in the design of surveillance systems for any size application. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com to learn more about us and the surveillance products that we supply.

CCTV Camera Pros iDVR recorders for CCTV video surveillance now include a free app for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch which enables users to view their security cameras from remotely over the Internet. The free DVR viewer iPhone app allows users to connect to multiple iDVR-E series CCTV DVRs from CCTV Camera Pros (iDVR-E4, iDVR-E8, and iDVR-E16 models are all supported). The app supports viewing security cameras in single camera mode, quad view (four cameras on one screen), nine camera grid view, and sixteen camera grid view. The app also allows user to control the pan, tilt, zoom operations of PTZ cameras from the iPhone or iPad. The app is very easy to use. Users simply swipe their finger across the screen to navigate from one camera to the next. The setup of the app is simple and CCTV Camera Pros provides free technical support for all customers who purchase the iDVR-E4, iDVR-E8, or iDVR-E16 direct from CCTV Camera Pros.

iPhone CCTV App Screenshot

The below screenshot shows the new iDVR app being used from the Apple iPhone 4.

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iPad CCTV App Screenshot

The below screenshot shows the new iDVR app being used from the Apple iPad one.

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iPhone & iPad DVR Viewer App Demo Video

The below video demonstrates the new iDVR app using an iPad in portrait and landscape views. The app looks exactly the same on an iPhone.

For more information and pricing on the iDVR-E4, iDVR-E8, and iDVR-E16 model CCTV DVRs that are compatible with the mobile CMS app, please click here: iDVR H.264 Stand Alone DVRs.

Customers that have any questions about the new iDVR app or who wish to request a demo on their iPhone or iPad can contact CCTV Camera Pros sales toll free at 888-849-2288 or by emailing info@cctvcamerapros.net.

This original article can be viewed on CCTV Camera Pros blog here: “iPad & iPhone CCTV App Enables Remote DVR Viewer Access”.

One of the most popular questions that we hear from our customers is “What is the best iPhone app to view CCTV cameras remotely over the Internet?”. With the exploding growth of iPhone usage worldwide, it is no surprise that users with video surveillance systems want to view cameras installed in their home and businesses from their iphone. Here are two of the best iPhone apps and surveillance solutions that CCTV Camera Pros recommends for viewing CCTV cameras. One solution uses an Internet enabled stand alone DVR, the iDVR, and the other uses an add-on device called a network video server that enables Internet access for CCTV cameras (with or without the use of a DVR).

Mobile CMS App for iPhone

The iDVR is the best CCTV DVR in its price range that has the type of high end quality and remote viewing support that it does. The iDVR is exclusively sold by CCTV Camera Pros and is available in 4, 8, and 16 channel models. There is a free mobile CMS iPhone app that is compatible with the iDVR that allows users to view their cameras remotely in single screen view as well as 4, 8, and 16 camera view grids on one screen. The quality of this app is the best that we have seen for a stand alone recorder. The app connects to the DVR’s H.264 video stream which enables very fast response time even over slower Internet connections. In addition to supporting remote view for iPhone, the app also works in 2x display mode for iPad and an app is also available for Android and Blackberry smart phones. If you want to view from a laptop or desktop computer, both Windows and Mac computers are supported. The iDVR pricing currently starts at $599 for the 4 channel model.

Click here to view an image gallery and demonstration videos of he remote iPhone viewing capability of the iDVR.

Click here to download the mobile CMS iPhone app for iDVR.

Geovision GV-Eye iPhone App

If you already have a DVR that you do not want to replace but it is missing support for iPhone access, then a Geovision GV-VS04H IP video server and the GV-Eye iPhone app may be the perfect solution for you. The GV-VS04H allows you to connect up to 4 CCTV cameras to it. The video server enables access to your cameras from the iPhone using the free GV-Eye app. Users can easily split the video signals from each of their cameras between their existing DVR and the Geovision video server. Click here to view video server installation options. The GV-Eye iPhone app supports viewing one or 4 cameras per screen and also supports connecting to multiple video servers and Geovision IP cameras. This allows users to view multiple locations from the same app session.

Click here to watch a video demonstration of the GV-Eye App connecting to a Geovision video server.

Click here to download the GV-Eye iPhone app.

About the Author
This article was written by Mike Haldas, co-founder and managing partner at CCTV Camera Pros. Mike is a subject matter expert in the area of video surveillance and mobile software applications. Before starting CCTV Camera Pros with business partner Greg Bond, Mike worked as an Internet software engineer and product manager. Mike has a passion for finding and testing the best video surveillance equipment and software applications available so that CCTV Camera Pros can provide them to their customers. If you have questions about this article or anything related to video surveillance systems and mobile viewer apps, Mike can be contacted at mike@cctvcamerapros.net.

iCamViewer, the free iPhone app from CCTV Camera Pros used to remotely monitor security cameras, has many great uses. Some users have found it very useful when used to remotely monitor construction sites. It is very convenient for a construction project managers to be able to check on the progress of a job site at any time from his iPhone or iPad with the touch of a finger from anywhere in the world. In addition to commercial construction projects, CCTV Camera Pros has also helped many homeowners monitor smaller construction projects that they want to keep an eye on.

Commenting on the iCamViewer, CCTV Camera Pros co-founder and appliction architect Mike Haldas says: “I have personally used the iCamViewer to monitor a construction project at my house. My wife and I added a loft to our house last year and I used Vivotek IP cameras and network video servers on the site to monitor what was going on. Not only was it nice to be able to see the progress of the project whenever I wanted to, but it gave me some peace of mind to be able to keep an eye on the workers that were in my home when I was not there. I am very happy that we are able to offer this app for free to users around the world.”

Some screen shots of the iCamViewer app being used with Axis IP cameras can be seen below. Please click on any of the images for a larger view.

For additional information about the iCamViewer and to download the app for free, please visit:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icamviewer-cctv-camera-ip/id346469891?mt=8

CCTV Camera Pros is pleased to announce the availability of a new line of coaxial surge protectors for CCTV equipment. The SP-S1 and SP-R16 offer an affordable lightning power surge solution that can be used to protect CCTV cameras, surveillance DVRs, BNC monitors, and any other type of video device that uses a coaxial cable with BNC connectors. For devices that have connectors other than BNC, CCTV Camera Pros also offers a variety of connectors and converters such as BNC to RCA and BNC to F-connector. The SP-S1 is a single channel surge protector with a BNC male connector on one end and a female on the other. The SP-R16 is a 16 channel rack mount surge protector. CCTV Camera Pros recommends installing coax surge protectors on both ends of any RG59 or RG6 cable run for the best protection. It is very common for professional installers to install a SP-S1 on the camera end of a cable run and to install the rack mount SP-R16 by the DVR or other central location where all of the video cable runs terminate.

Commenting on the the new CCTV surge protectors, Mike Haldas, managing partner of CCTV Camera Pros says, “Being located in South Florida, we are all too familiar with the damage that lightning strikes can cause. The SP-S1 and SP-R16 surge protectors are extremely popular to use in locations where there is a risk of power surges from lightning strikes. We think that it is worth the additional investment to install surge protectors when running coaxial cable to protect valuable video equipment. CCTV Camera Pros has increased our supply of these devices recently to make them even more affordable.”

At the time of this writing, the SP-S1 single channel protector is available for $19.99. The SP-R16 16 channel rack mountable protector is available for $289.99. Please click to visit this page for additional information and to purchase.

With the amazing growth of Apple products over the last five years, it is no surprise that the surveillance equipment industry has seen increasing demand for security cameras and video surveillance software for Mac computers. At CCTV Camera Pros, we recently tested to confirm that two of our favorite product lines include software that is up to date to work with the new Mac Lion operating system (Mac OS X 10.7): our iDVR-E series stand alone CCTV DVRs and Zavio IP security cameras.

The iDVR-E series video surveillance DVRs are used with CCTV cameras and include a free Mac software application that lets users manage and connect to one or more of these DVRs from a Mac desktop or laptop PC. The Mac DVR software allows the user to view the live video in real time and also playback recorded video remotely over the Internet. The user interface is easy to use and very powerful. This is one of the best Mac DVR clients that we have seen and we have confirmed that the software is compatible with the Mac Lion and Mac Snow Leopard OS. Please click on the below image to view additional screenshots of the Mac software included with the iDVR-E.

If your goal is to setup an IP security camera and log in directly to it from the web browser of your Mac, Zavio IP cameras are an excellent choice. CCTV Camera Pros has tested and confirmed that Zavio cameras can be accessed from Safari, Firefox, and Chrome web browsers on a Mac computer using Lion or Snow Leopard operating systems. Please click on the below image to view additional screenshots and demo videos of Zavio IP cameras being access remotely over the Internet using Mac.

About CCTV Camera Pros
CCTV Camera Pros is a direct supplier of security cameras and video surveillance systems for home, business and government applications. We are a US veteran owned business and are located in Boynton Beach, Florida. CCTV Camera Pros can assist in the design of surveillance systems for any size application. We specialize in assisting our customers not only in the selection of the best equipment for their needs but also in remote support and setup of the Internet access to their cameras. Please visit www.cctvcamerapros.com to learn more about us and the surveillance products that we supply.