A closed circuit television or CCTV security system is a great way to boost the protection of your business and your home. It allows around the clock surveillance and permanent records at strategic viewpoints on your property. This monitoring provides evidence of criminal intent and is also usually connected with an alarm system. Repairing a CCTV system if there is a problem must generally be done by a professional but there are certain tips and trick that can insure peace of mind.
Now a CCTV system has some basic problems that an owner can check. Wear and tear on the cameras, housings, supporting brackets and towers will need repairs or replacements. On order not to void the warranty on any equipment it is imperative to call the suppliers or installers to handle the repairs.
One basic thing that an owner can do is ensure the cleanliness and removal impediments of nature (like insects and weather trauma) of all equipment. Cameras, recorders, monitors and other components can and do get dirty. Dirt and dust degrades performance especially if any part of the CCTV system is situated outdoors. Insects might make their home in some equipment and need to be removed immediately.
If any problems arise before calling for professional repairs from the supplier or installer check the power cord and all cables are properly. If an image is blurry the lens may need cleaning or the focus may need adjustment. Fluorescent lighting or too much sunlight in the area under surveillance may cause flickering images and if this is the case then merely redirect the camera. Problems with the color of images on monitors may be symptomatic of problems with the monitor and there may not be any problems with cameras.
If simple tricks do not solve problems then it is time call in the professionals. Use your CCTV system supplier or installer as much as possible as there is normally good contractual involvement for general repairs and maintenance. Where necessary and possible, get quotes first before deciding on your repairman.
