CCTV Leeds – What is CCTV?

CCTV stands for “Closed Circuit Television”. This is a system that’s ideal for monitoring and recording the movement of people in a defined area. There are two types of CCTV system, although both of these can be integrated into a single system, and there is a variety of accessories and treatments that allow a system to be tailored to the customer.

Monitoring systems

Many businesses, local authorities and government bodies use CCTV for monitoring purposes. Installing cameras in key locations allows security operatives to see what is going on in any given area in real time. Monitoring systems work by using cameras that link to one or more monitors in a control room. Someone watches the monitor screens for anything suspicious and can usually alert another member of the security team if they feel something needs to be investigated. The key benefits of this type of system are:

• Interference – Anyone behaving suspiciously can be stopped and questioned as soon as the behaviour is noticed, which may prevent a crime from being committed.

• Deterence – clear notices stating that the shop or business operates a monitoring system may deter would-be criminals from targeting it.

• Confidence – the knowledge that a business is monitoring the behaviour of the people inside the business or shop gives added confidence to workers and visitors.

Recording systems

These work on the same basis as monitoring systems, but instead of sending the pictures to a real-time monitor, they go to a video or DVD recorder. Tapes and disks are timed and labelled so that they can be referred to if there is a crime and identification or other footage is needed. Recording system benefits include:

• Evidence – Recorded images of people involved in criminal or potentially criminal behaviour can be caught by strategically placed cameras. The recorded evidence may help to identify those involved and may form part of the evidence against them should they be prosecuted.

• Deterence – as with the monitoring system, any business that operates CCTV and records the images is potentially deterring criminals from stealing. Whilst it cannot be guaranteed to work 100% of the time, it can make a positive difference to the number of crimes you suffer.

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A Guide to CCTV Systems

Many businesses now used CCTV systems to protect their premises, be a deterrent to thieves and provide valuable information to police. At Nightforce Security, we have installed a large number of CCTV systems in Kent, and we can advise you on the installation and maintenance of these security devices.

Before you spend money on a CCTV system, you should be sure what you want it for. Some uses of CCTV systems are fall under the Data Protection Act. If you are just using a basic system for security purposes, then the DPA will probably not apply to you, but it is worth checking if you have any responsibilities under the act before you begin using your system. The main types of usage that might fall under the DPA include where you can move the camera remotely and use it to zoom in and out on particular activities, where you use the system to monitor staff, or where you give the recordings to anyone other than the police.

In order for CCTV systems to be most useful, they should be regularly maintained, and used properly. In the event of a burglary or accident at your premises, the police and insurance company may want to look at your CCTV footage. If you have neglected to record from the camera, or if the picture is of a very bad quality because the lens is dirty or the system has not been set up properly, then you may reduce your chances of the crime being solved, or the insurance covering your total loss.

As installers of CCTV systems in Kent, we make sure that we can give our customers the best advice on how to get the most from their CCTV. You should always bear in mind the following:

-               Date and Time: It is important that these are accurately set, including updating for the beginning   and end of British Summer Time.

-               Light: If your camera is looking at an area that is not well-lit, the image will be impaired.

-               Tapes: Make sure you use the proper tapes and that they are good quality. Test them every so       often by playing them on a different video player.

-               Clarity: Your pictures must be clear. Make sure that the cameras are pointing in the right direction, the lenses are clean and the equipment is properly set up to get the best possible    picture. Clarity is also improved when the tapes are changed regularly.

Ink Cartridges – Tips to Help Keep your Printer Running Efficiently

There are many great brands to choose from when it comes to ink cartridges such as Hewlett Packard, Brother, Canon and Epson but if you don't take proper care of your printing apparatus, it doesn't matter which brand of ink cartridges you choose, the overall print quality will suffer. There are a number of rudimentary tips which can be followed to ensure that printers perform at a peak level and provide the sort of print quality that you're looking for from your printing apparatus. Keeping printers in good working order and giving ink cartridges a happy home really isn't difficult and it just takes a few simple steps to keep printers performing at the top of their game. When you spend money on ink cartridges such as Brother, Dell and Lexmark ink cartridges, you want to ensure that your equipment is functioning as efficiently as it can and this is something that can be achieved through a few routines relating to your printer's operation.

Giving your Ink Cartridges a Fighting Chance

Ink cartridges from the leading brands are capable of providing exceptional print quality but if the printers used aren't being properly looked after, it goes without saying that the image will be jeopardised. When it comes to ensuring ink cartridges from Hewlett Packard, Epson and Canon provide the calibre of print you are looking for, some of the following hints on printer maintenance may come in handy:

• Keep Print Cartridges Clean – Ensure that the nozzles of print cartridges are free from blockage as a blocked print cartridge can reduce the quality of the print out.
• Use the Right Sort of Printer Paper – Ink cartridges will work best on certain types of printer paper and it is always prudent to print out on paper that is best suited to your needs and the type of printer that you are using.
• Use Good Quality Ink Cartridges – Brands like Hewlett Packard, Brother and Epson are the market leaders for a reason and this is because of the calibre of their performance. In order to get the best quality prints from your printer, it is prudent to use the best types of ink cartridges available.

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Print management – trusting your printer

If you undertake printing on a regular basis, you’ll know how vital it is to build a good relationship with your printer. Whether you’re printing small quantities for local use or you’re conducting a nation-wide direct mail campaign, your printer and your print management skills hold the key to getting things done perfectly and on-time.

Letting go of print management

You may have been managing your own print requirements for a while, but as your business grows, so do your print demands and it makes sense to look at other ways of handling the way your printing works. Most printers offer a print management service, which allows you to hand over the responsibility for the technical side of the printing and make sure that your message is as good as it can be:

• Print management expertise – whilst you may have handled print projects in the past perhaps with an a3 colour printer, it’s the people who are involved day-in, day-out that are the real experts. Up-to-date on the latest technologies and techniques, you can have access to print management skills that will help to keep your project on track.

• Cost benefits – for larger print runs and specific printing or packing requirements, good print management can save money. Knowing which suppliers to use and when to use them, plus putting your project together with something else that has similar requirements allows printers to give you the best possible service at a lower cost.

• Re-focus – print management from a distance can be time-consuming, leaving you struggling to handle everything else that’s on your plate. By letting your printers handle your print project, you can re-focus on the task in hand, making your mailings and your marketing campaigns more effective.

It’s true that you need to have faith in your printer in order to let them handle your print management, but a good, established print company can show you that they have both the resources and the expertise to organise your projects on your behalf. They will remain in close contact with you so that you know exactly what’s going on ,and they will always refer to you if a problem occurs or they find a new solution to a problem you’ve encountered. Most importantly, you can be confident enough to get on with your job, leaving your printers to handle your project efficiently.