How to Fit CCTV #478

How To Fit CCTV Right
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Can I view my CCTV in another room?
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Yes you can. What's more, you can control it from there too!
It’s always good practice to have your CCTV recorder in a hard to access area.

This way it can't be tampered with – or even stolen along with your recorded evidence.

In commercial environments this area is usually the access-controlled security or server room. For residential installations it’s often in the attic.
The only problem: it can be impractical for viewing and controlling.

So here's how to make it a doddle ...

Wireless Options

These are probably the easiest method as you don’t have to run additional cables.

They’re also easily fitted retrospectively, so a great add-on for existing systems.

This is perfect for residential and shorter transmission distances on commercial sites.

A 4K “HDMitter” sends your recorder’s HDMI output wirelessly up to 50m. It also extends the infrared (IR) control and USB over the same link.
This means as well as viewing the recorder you have compete USB mouse and IR remote control.
Want to view and control from more than 1 location?
No problem. The HDmitter can transmit to up to four receivers simultaneously.

We also offer an HDmitter without the USB control.

So if all you need is to view and control your device with an IR remote this is a lower cost alternative.
And you can use it for so much more than just CCTV.
This version is ideal for wireless HDMI distribution from satellite TV boxes, Blu-ray players, or any other media player with a HDMI output.

CAT5/6 & Network Options

Perfect for:

  • Commercial buildings with existing network infrastructure
  • Installations where it’s easy enough to run network cable
  • Residential installs where the recorder is connected to the router
This option gives you the most flexibility - and scalability - as all you need is a connection to a network point or router (wired or wireless).

“HDMI Mules” let you send the HDMI signal over a network CAT5 or 6 cables.

These handy little boxes are favoured by CCTV installers, AV installers and IT professionals.
You simply connect your recorder’s HDMI output to an HDMI Mule transmitter…
... run a CAT5 or 6 cable from it down to an HDMI Mule receiver…
... where it's converted back to HDMI and into the monitor or TV.
You can also send connect a USB mouse to the receiver and use the recorder’s IR remote for full control.
In a commercial setting the HDMI Mule transmitter is connected to the network.
You can then connect up to 255 receivers anywhere else on the same network to view and control your CCTV.
Ideal for reception desks, security rooms - even living rooms and bedrooms - the “IP HandyQuad” lets you view a selection of CCTV cameras on any HDMI display.
It's simple, flexible and customisable.
The easy to use interface allows you to connect the RSTP stream of up to 4 cameras.
This can be a single camera display, picture in picture, quad screen or automatically switch between each camera.
The IP HandyQuad just needs a connection to the same network as the cameras or recorder.
To make things even easier there are wired and wireless versions available.

However, one of the biggest limitations of HDMI is that it only works up to 15m

- a lot of professionals don’t recommend going over 10m.

Converting and sending the signals over coax not only makes it much easier to distribute, you can now send the signals up to 100m!
Here's how ...

Coax Cable Options

Mainly used in residential installations which have an existing TV aerial system

- though these great devices have been used in pubs to distribute the football.
Simply connect your CCTV recorder’s HDMI output and the aerial cable, if required, into the modulator.
The modulator then combines the HDMI output with the aerial signal. Now your CCTV shows as a digital TV channel on every TV in the house.
If your only problem is the distance you want the monitor from the recorder – i.e. greater than 15m , simply use a pair of “HDMI convertors”.
These convert the HDMI input to a BNC output.
This is then sent over coax cable to the receiver where it is converted back to HDMI. Your range has gone from 15m to 100m.
You can even use your IR remote control at the receiver end. The IR commands are sent back down the coax and relayed to the recorder.
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