How to Install a CCTV Camera? CCTV Camera Installation with DVR

CCTV Camera Installation Wiring with DVR Security System – Step by Step

To keep the system simple (as it is) we will go step by step to show how to install a CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) security camera in home, office and other sensitive places where it needed to monitor and control the security and manage proper system for better protection.

How to Install a CCTV Camera?

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Before we go in details, lets know that what is the difference between DVR and NVR.

What is DVR?

DVR aslo known as “Digital Video Recorder” is an electronic device which processes the video signals in the recorder and stores in the mass storage i.e. Hard driver or USB flash drive. It is slimier to the VCR and also known as PVR “Personal Video Recorder”.

The chip inside DVR is used to convert the analog video signals from camera to digital signals and stores in the hard-drive which can be seen and playback the camera recording latter.

The following fig shows the different slots for connection on the rear / back side of a typical DVR.

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Front and Back - Rear Side of DVR for CCTV Camera

Difference Between DVR and NVR

DVR stands for “Digital Video Recorder” and NVR stands for “Network Video Recorder”. The main purpose of both DVR and NVR is to record the video. The main difference between the DVR and NVR is that DVR processes the video signal date at the recorder while the NVR encodes the video signal data and process in the camera where the remote viewing and data storage functions performed by NVR recorder.

Another difference between DVR and NVR is that analog cameras are needed in DVRs with coax cables while IP cameras (Internet Protocol) are required in NVRs as they process the video data signals differently through Ethernet cables. Keep in mind that NVR can be wired or wireless system whereas DVR can be wired security system.

If image quality is the consideration factor, NVR security system is better than DVR system as NVR process the data via digital System as compared to DVR analog system. In addition, the video and image quality of NVR system is better than DVR but NVR security system is little bit expensive than DVR. In recent technologies era, both systems are reliable and the suitable option depends on the user needs.

The following fig shows the different slots on the back side of a DVR and NVR.

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Difference Between DVR and NVR

CCTV Camera Installation Wiring Diagram with DVR System

Please follow the instruction below as shown in fig below for surveillance camera installation.

The following fig shows a typical CCTV cameras security system with DVR.

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CCTV Camera Installation Wiring Diagram

Optional Wiring Connection of DVR Security & CCTV Camera

The Optional wiring system of DVR Security and CCTV Cameras

Keep in mind that for the basic CCTV camera process, you don’t need an internet connection and monitor. Monitor is needed in the initial stage while installing the camera and checking the camera live recording on the monitor screen for proper operation. You can disconnect the monitor and check the video later which has been stored in the hard disk in the DVR. If you need to control the security remotely, you will have to install the router and an active internet connection.

Note: Please see the user manual for CCTV camera installation as there are multiple types of surveillance camera available in the market. Contact the manufacturer if you are unable to follow the user manual or contact a licensed electrician as they know how to properly install and connect a CCTV camera to the DVR system.