The SYS-VMB1 is a live HD CCTV camera TV display system that displays video from multiple cameras on a single monitor. This system includes (2)
1080p bullet security cameras, a 4 channel HD CCTV video multiplexer, (2) 100 foot pre-made Siamese security camera cables, and a 5 foot HDMI cable. Customers typically supply their own TV monitor because any 1080p resolution HD TV with an HDMI video input will work (almost all modern TVs support 1080p resolution). This vari-focal bullet cameras included with this system are a favorite among companies than want to monitor a manufacturing process. We also supply a lot of these systems to retail stores.
CCTV Camera Pros now offers this
wireless video HDMI kit add-on for this system which avoids running HDMI cable between the multiplexer and display monitor / TV.
Please check out this
video demo of the 4ch security camera multiplexer that is included with this system.
Want to use different cameras?
Customers can use the HD bullet cameras that are included with this system, upgrade to (2)
180 degree dome infrared cameras, or remove the included cameras from the system and choose from any of these 1080p HD security cameras that CCTV Camera Pros supplies.
Which camera is best?
The BPRO-OL952 is a bullet style camera with a fixed 3.6mm lens that provides a 90 degree field of view. The BPRO-OL952 does not have IR night vision. The optional dome camera has a 180 degree fixed lens and built-in infrared / night vision. It provides an ultra wide angle of view. Both cameras are HD-over-Coax type security cameras (HD-CCTV). You can see sample photos that show the differences in the angles of view here.
You can also use any of the
HD security cameras found on this page. They are all compatible with this system.
How-to Setup this System
Setting our multi-camera live video display systems is simple. This is how it works.
- The coax portion of the pre-made Siamese camera cable (blue line above) connects the BNC video output of each camera to a BNC video input of the VM-HD4 quad video multiplexer.
- The power cable built into the Siamese cable is connected to the power adapter that is included with the camera. The power adapter plugs into the power source near your TV. Please note that you can use a standard power strip / surge protector if you need more than 2 power supply ports.
- The video multiplexer also includes a 12V DC power supply. That can also be connected to the power outlet near your TV.
- The HDMI cable that is included with the system connects the HDMI output of the multiplexer to the HDMI video input of your TV monitor.
Watch this video to see a demonstration of the
4ch security camera video multiplexer that is included with this system.
How-to Connect to Multiple TV Monitors
If you need to display your
HD-over-Coax CCTV cameras on multiple monitors, please take a look at or
HDMI over CAT6 Splitter Extender. In addition to support for up to 4 monitors, you can control the video multiplexer from each monitor location with the wireless remote control. This allows you to change to display between single camera and multiple camera views.
Switchable Screen Layouts
The VM-HD4 quad HD CCTV multiplexer included with this system supports many different screen layouts that can be selected using the wireless remote control that is included or using the buttons on the front of the unit. Please note that we also have
8ch, 9ch and 16ch CCTV multiplexers available.
Quad View / 4 Camera Screen View
The above image shows 4 HD security cameras using the quad / 4 camera view of the VM-HD4.
Alternate 4 Camera View / Quad View
This alternative 4 camera view allows one large camera in the middle with the three small camera views along the right side.
Dual Screen / Split Screen / 2 Camera Screen View
The above image shows the 2 camera view / side by side.
Horizontal 2 Camera View / Split Screen
The above image shows the 2 camera split screen view. The camera views are horizontal.
Single Screen / One Camera View
The above image shows a single camera / full-screen view using a 1080p HD-TVI security camera.
Picture in Picture
The above image shows the picture-in-picture (PIP) view.
Enable Live Video Streaming
Have you considered live streaming your camera system on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch or Zoom? Customers can add this
HDMI to USB converter box to any of our live security camera display systems to enable online video streaming.
This
WIFI-HDX8 wireless HDMI transmitter / receiver kit can be added to any of our CCTV camera monitor systems to create a wireless bridge between the CCTV multiplexer and monitor / TV. Instead of connecting the HDMI output of the multiplexer, the HDMI is connected to the input of the wireless HDMI transmitter. The video stream from the security camera is transmitter over a dedicated WIFI bridge to the wireless receiver. The HDMI output of the receiver connects to the HDMI input of the monitor or TV. You can find the additional HDMI cable here. One additional cable is needed if you add the wireless video kit to your system.
Supports Wireless IR Remote Transmission
The optional wireless kit supports IR remote control. This means that users can control their multiplexer from the TV location using the IR remote control that is included with the multiplexer.
Wireless HDMI Kit Option
You can learn more about the
WIFI-HDX8 wireless HDMI kit here. You may also want to check out this blog post: "Wireless HDMI Transmitter for Security Camera Live Video Display".
Live Surveillance Video Monitor at Retail Store
This is an example of a live camera display used at a retail store. This type of installation is very typically used by retail store chains. It creates a theft deterrence and helps customers feel safe knowing that the store uses a video surveillance system.
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