Archives: Glossary Terms

CCTV refers to a video surveillance system that transmits signals to a specific set of monitors. Unlike broadcast television,

Monitoring a large number of remote DVRs from a central location using remote software. Central Station Monitoring is 24/7

An acronym for Common Intermediate Format. This is a format for digitized video. CIF typically indicates a pixel format

This is a network where a server (an unattended PC) stores information and shares it with the clients (the

CMOS is a type of image sensor commonly used in digital and surveillance cameras. It converts light into electrical

CMS (Central Management Software) is a platform that allows users to manage multiple DVRs/NVRs or cameras from one interface.

Composite video is an analog video signal that combines brightness, color, and sync information into a single channel. It