Here we have our complete online glossary of CCTV terminology and subjects. You can use the navigation bar to direct you to the word or term you want to read on. We have terms for every type of product, history, inventors, and unit measures. We are constantly updating this section, so please return often. If you like what you see here, feel free to link to our content.

CCTV Terminology Starting With The Letter A

Activity Detection - This feature is part of a security dvrs recording option...

AC adaptor - This is a device that converts hi voltage current to DC current...

AGC - a feature cameras have to stabilize video signal by adjusting light levels..

AI - an auto feature that controls the amount of light entering the camera..

Alarm Input - inputs needed to integrate a home alarm into your security dvr..

ALC (Automatic Level Control) an auto feature used to enhance quality of dark video..

Algorithms - set of instructions a device or software uses to run and make decisions..

Ambient Light Level - amount of artificial or natural light available in the dark..

Analog - type of signal used by most security dvrs and security cameras on output..

Angle of view - refers to the width of a security cameras vision.