Q. What is the advantage of having a CCTV (camera) system?
A. To have the ability to monitor and record persons entering or leaving an area.

Q. How long can I record?
A. Time ranges from real time (2hr max) to 960hrs depending on the equipment and the length of tape used.

Q. Can the cameras be located outside?
A. Yes, in most cases 75% of all cameras are located at entrances and exits of properties.

Q. Can I have color?
A. Yes, color cameras can be, and in most cases are, requested over black and white. The downside of color cameras is that they don't see very well in low light situations. Additional light will be required to illuminate the area. There are some color cameras that will automatically switch to black and white for better night viewing.

Q. Can I record more than one camera at a time?
A. Yes, multiplexers are widely used to view and record up to 16 cameras at a time. There is no limit to the number of multiplexers that can be used. New advances in computers have introduced digital recording into the world of CCTV. It is not uncommon to have hundreds of cameras monitored from a single location.