Analogue cameras

Use standard analogue CCTV cameras.

Video inputs

Use FireWire DV inputs such as the AVDC-55 and/or USB inputs such as the ProView to connect the cameras to your Mac. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to connect the cameras to a network, the Axis 240Q is a good choice.

Cabling

You will need coaxial cabling for each camera and quad processor output, and a “BNC->RCA” adapter to connect to each FireWire input.

Mac

Any Mac with a FireWire port can run this system. You will need about 18 GB of free disk space per camera.


Overview

Choosing a system
    Types of camera
    Progressive scan
    System demands

Example systems
    Budget
    Home or small business
    Professional

Network cameras
    Choosing network cameras
    Network hardware
    Ethernet cabling
    Local networks
    Setting up network cameras
    Setting up wireless cameras
    Network camera notes

Analogue cameras
    Analogue cabling
    Quad processors
    Choosing input hardware
    PCI input cards
    Firewire inputs
    USB inputs
    Network video servers

FireWire or USB cameras

Sound input
    Microphones

Remote monitoring
    Set up guide
    Internet connection
    Public IP addresses
    Setting up your router

Triggering actions

Getting help

Example systems – Budget
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