Questions & Answers

  1. What does the DVR do? What does it mean by a pre-configured DVR?

  2. What does CIF or 4CIF or megapixel recording resolution mean?

  3. How does motion recording work on the DVRs?

  4. How long does the camera record for after an activation?

  5. If the camera detects movement how quickly will it start recording?

  6. What if I want to record all the cameras continuously?

  7. How many weeks of footage does the DVR store on the included hard drive?

  8. Does the automatic over-write function on the DVR mean it doesn’t store video longer than 4 weeks?

  9. I want the camera to record in the dark. Do I need an “infrared” camera? What does this mean?

  10. I would like to swap one or more of the cameras listed in a CCTV pack - can the pack be customised?

  11. Do I need a special type of camera to record car’s licence plates?

  12. I want some of the cameras to be covert or spy cameras, can I get those instead?

  13. How can I live remote view the cameras remotely from the mobile phone (and over the internet)?

  14. Can I use my TV instead of a dedicated monitor to view the cameras?

  15. How much does a monitor cost? Do I need a PC to view the cameras? Can I use a laptop?

  16. Can the recorded images from the DVR be played on a household TV with HDMI ports?

  17. If I am going to play the recorded images on my household TV what is the best fitting to use?

  18. Can I place the monitor outside the premises? Does it require any wiring?

  19. How difficult is it to install one of these CCTV packs?

  20. What will the images from one of these systems actually look like? Is it good quality?

  21. Why are Trinity CCTV DIY install packs so affordable?