We realize
this may be confusing. Here's some info which could be useful.
EQUIPMENT
COMPATIBILITY EXPLAINED
1.
Do all of your items work with each other?
2. What should I know about video compatibility?
3. What should I know about power compatibility?
4. I have an extra vcr or television at home-
will it work with your equipment?
Q1:
Do all of your items work with each other?
A1:
For the most part- YES! We have gone out of our way to make sure
that all of our equipment is "plug & play" compatible
with each other to allow you to expand, add, and maintain flexibility.
There are, of course, just a couple of exceptions- but we've tried
to make it as clear as possible in the item's description. However,
all of our cameras will work with all of our transmitters
and video recording or monitoring equipment. And all of our wireless
receivers
will interface with the recorders and monitors as well. Back
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Q2: What should I know
about video compatibility?
A2:
There's not all that much to know- provided you're using all U.S.
standard (NTSC
or EIA)
equipment or all European/ Asian equipment (PAL
or CCIR).
And this really isn't a potential concern unless you're a foreign
customer. For PAL concerns, please click
here to see our PAL product page or click
here to see the FAQ answer page for international issues.
Typically the confusion starts when looking at two different types
or shapes of plugs and wondering if and how they might interface.
For the most part, video is passed through cables and devices
which feature 1 of 3 basic plug and mating jack configurations.
These are known as RCA
(most common & also known as "phono"), BNC
(used more for security type cameras) and 1/8"
'mini' styles. The GREAT NEWS is that these all can be made
to interface through commonly found (Radio Shack, etc.) adapters.
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Q3: What should I know
about power compatibility?
A3:
Power compatibility is crucial since supplying the improper voltage
to ANY electronic device is potentially hazardous. Please click
here to read more about this on our FAQ answer page regarding
power & voltage concerns. For basic compatibility, however-
virtually all of our cameras, transmitters, receivers, portable
VCRs,
mobile multiprocessors,
and mobile monitors will accept 12 volts DC
with identical power plug shapes and sizes & identical (center
pin positive) polarity requirements! This may allow you to power
multiple devices from a single battery pack (#BAT-1), fused automotive
cord (#ACC-AUTO) or regulated transformer supply, such as our
#PWR-500R. *NOTE: many VCRs and DVRs
require only 12 volts DC, but need much more current available
than can be provided by a battery pack or even by our standard
500 mA (milliamp)
power supply. Back
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Q4: I have an extra vcr
or television at home- will it work with your equipment?
A4:
Almost any tv or vcr will work with any of our equipment. Vcrs
are an easy answer- 99% of any consumer video recorder made has
audio
- video (or A/V) input jacks. These easy to spot round holes are
usually white and yellow and configured for "RCA"
(a.k.a. "phono") plugs. Any of our cameras, recorders,
multiple camera processors, or wireless receivers will plug directly
into those ports.
TVs may be a little trickier but it should still work, even on
old dial knob models. You must first determine what kind of input(s)
are available. If it's just a singular post-type antenna connection
(referred to as "F" connector) there are F to RCA/ phono
converters available at stores like Radio Shack, etc. for just
a couple dollars. Then just turn dial to channel 3 (or sometimes
ch. 4 if unit has an external switch for 3/4). Some portable and
handheld monitor models do NOT feature external inputs of any
kind and are therefore unable to view a signal from a camera,
vcr, or wireless receiver. Back
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