How to Install a Video Security Camera System
Choose the areas you want to view.
How many cameras do I need?
What type of cameras do I need?
Choose your DVR-4,8,or 16 camera inputs.
How long do I want to record?
Choose your hard drive capacity.
Run video cable and power cable from each camera location to the DVR.
Install the cable so it is hidden from view.
Install the cameras with the proper screws and anchors.
Power the cameras with the proper 12 or 24 volt power supplies.
Program the DVR for motion detection,frames per second and resolution.
Connect the DVR to your existing high speed Internet modem using Cat-5 data cable.

Or Call M&J Video to Design, Install, Program and Maintain your Video Security Camera System.

When M&J Video starts a CCTV system installation one of the main things we discuss with the customer is the style of camera to be installed. Many times the lighting is poor or non existent in the areas where the cameras are to be installed and in these cases an infrared camera should be used. Infrared cameras have LED lights that are built into the cameras housings. The cameras can see 30 feet all the way out to 250 feet, so our installers will determine the strenght of the IR illumination need for each camera position. For homes, 50-100 feet is normally sufficient. For large areas in apartment buildings or parking lots more powerful infrareds are needed. Our CCTV installers will determine which infrared cameras are best suited for you job.

When M&J Video starts a video security camera installation one of the first things we have to consider is the amount of video backup the customer needs to have saved on the digital video recorder (DVR). All DVRs come with a built in hard drive and the can range from 1 terabyte to 16 terabytes. When programming the dvr there are many variables to take into account. Setting the DVR to motion detection will save hard drive space and allow for more back up. Raising or lowering the frame rate and resolution also affects the amount of back up to be stored. A DVR with a single terebyte set on motion detection and a high frame rate with the highest  resolution will store about 6 weeks of recorded video. So keep this in mind when starting your video security camera installion.

Questions To Ask When Choosing a Video Security Camera Installer

How many years have you been in business?
How many CCTV systems have you installed in my area?
Do you sell a wide variety of differant makes and models of CCTV equipment?
What kind of warranty do you offer on CCTV equipment?
What kind of warranty do you offer on CCTV Installation?
Can I get a service contact for my CCTV Equipment and Installation?
Do I need a service contact?
Are your CCTV installers up to date on the latest tecnology?
Can I get pricing on CCTV equipment right away?
Call M&J Video and we can answer these and any other question you have regarding Video Security Camera Installation

M&J Video will be installing a 4 camera system in Fontana for a pharmacy that is opening in a market. We all know the state of the economy these days and the small business owner needs to watch every penny. Because M&J Video has a vast natwork of suppliers, we can offer CCTV equipment at a price to meet any budget and still maintain high qualtiy standards. Plus our CCTV installations are second to none.  No matter what you are selling the areas that need to be covered by the cameras are usually the same for most small businesses-the cash register, the front door, the sales floor and delivery doors. All the cameras are recorded with a digital video recorder. We will work with the small business owner to choose the proper CCTV equipment at a price they can afford. M&J Video also services other cities in the area such as Loma Linda, Colton, Riverdide and Bloomington.

If you need a CCTV installation, M&J Video has been installing video security camera systems for over 28 years. Located in Agoura Hills but serving areas as far ranging as Buena Park and Irvine in Orange County, Beaumont and Colton in San Bernardino County, and Lawndale and Long beach in Los Angeles County we provide quick service and quality installation anywhere in Southern California. We sell all makes and models of Digital Video Recorders, Cameras, Lens, and LCD Monitors. We also have everything needed for complete installations including Video Cable, Connectors, Transformers and Camera Mounts.

In 2007 M&J Video installed 5 sceurity cameras in an apartment building in Palmdale. The cameras were box cameras with 4mm lenses,420 lines of resolution and because they were installed outdoors in a parking lot they were put in weather-proof housings. The owner wanted to get better coverage at night so we exchanged the old cameras for new Infrared Bullet Cameras. The new  cameras have a 100′ infrared range, 4mm- 12mm varifocal lenses, 650 lines of resolution, and are 100 percent weather -proof so they do not need any additional housings. Because no new cable needed to be run the camera installation was quik and easy. And since the new infrared cameras auto detect 12 volt or 24 volt power there was no need to swap out the transformers that supply the power to the cameras. The customer will now see 100 percent better at night just by upgrading the cameras to infrared. M&J Video not only does video security camera installations in Palmdale, but other cities close by such as, Lancaster, Agua Dulce,and Victorville. And when quoting an upgrade we can usually do it right on the phone.

One of our customers in Pasadena called recently to upgrade their video security system, but the call wasn’t about the camera system. The customer had a 8000 square foot  warehouse with 8 offices and two locked storage areas. They wanted to make the storage areas accessible to only certain employees and keep a log of how many times per day they went in and out. The customer also wanted to make sure that no one went in after hours. An access control system was the answer. With an access control system a card is used to open the door by swiping it on a card reader. Cards can be issued to all employees, but access to certain areas and access times can be programmed into the main panel. The accesss control system is linked to a computer, so just log on and all information is available in an instant. For added security we put a hidden motion detector camera inside the storeroom. M&J Video has installed many access control systems, not only in Pasadena, but other cities in the area such as Glendale, Eagle Rock and Azusa.

Do you know a company that installs Video Security Systems in Studio City? Or Ontairo? Or Pasadena? That’s a call we get every day from people all over southern California. Many people call M&J Video and are not aware that installation of CCTV equipment is a hugh part of our business. We help customers design their video security systems from beginning to end. It’s hard for people to sort through all the CCTV equipment available to them. Infrared cameras with differant lenses and IR distance, DVRs with 4,8,and 16 camera inputs and assorted hard drives are all available from differant manufactures at differant prices and quality. After being in business for 28 years, M&J Video has  long standing relationships with many dealers and manufactures through out the world. So the answer to the question, ” Who Installs Video Security Equipment?” In your city, M&J Video does!

M&J Video received a call from an old customer yesterday. We installed  a video security system about 3 years ago in her small business. The CCTV system included a digital video recorder (DVR) and 1 camera to watch the back door. At the time we installed the system she did not have DSL service in her area. Hard to believe, but there are still some spots in Ventura and Oxnard that don’t have high speed Internet service. This particular business is the Ventura Harbor area. DSL has now become available to her and she wanted to link her DVR to the Internet. The DVR already had the ability to connect to the Internet ,so it was simple to run a CAT-5 cable to the DSL modem. The back door was used by the manager to enter and open the store for the days business. The owner wanted the DVR to send her an e-mail alert to her IPhone when camera detected motion. We programmed  the DVR and now she is sure the store is opened on time daily. Most DVRs have the e-mail notification function in the network settings of the main menu.