Security cameras.
The easiest way to get a reproduction of the images that a security camera captures is to have a videocassette recorder (VCR) to do the job. Be certain there is a detached area to house the VCR. This will ensure that someone can view the monitor in relative safety while the recording is taking place. The majority of security cameras have analog cable links that are identical to what VCR devices use.
Instructions
1. Make sure the security camera's output ports are on prior to mounting it in position. Look to see which type of connection your VCR will offer to hook up to the camera. This is done by looking at the back of the VCR and looking at the input ports. The basic options are S-video cable, RF co-axial and RCA composite.
2. Obtain a long cable cord. Make sure it's long enough to be connected to the mounted position of the camera and the VCR. A double-female port adapter may be needed to connect multiple cables if you have the VCR in one room and the camera in another area.
3. Attach the VCR to the camera cable, then hook it up to the input port of the VCR.
4. Put in a blank tape inside the VCR. Press the "record" button on the VCR. Confirm that the video camera is recording.
5. Hook up the VCR's output to a TV monitor so the tape can be viewed. Confirm that the TV channel and channel on the VCR are tuned to the same channel. You should be able to see the camera recording real-time images on the monitor after pressing "video" on the VCR.
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