Re: BNC Cameras, What can I do with them?

["Frank Olson" <feolson@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"Nasedo" <j.owendavis@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I have 4 mini, BNC cameras that I received from work, after we upgraded
> the security system.  These camers have BNC connections.  If I buy BNC
> to RCA adapters, can I have them ran to my televison set?  I am not
> sure how BNC cams work.  It looks as though it is simple coax cable.
> Do the cameras not need a power source?  Any suggestions and pointers
> are appreciated.


If your television has a video in terminal (usually a RCA jack with a yellow
centre) then you should be able to hook the cameras up with a BNC to RCA
adapter and standard RCA cables.  This won't work if the cameras derive
power through the BNC connnector, however.  For those types of units, you'll
need the manufacturer's monitor at the "head end".

What make of camera are they?  Are there screw type connections on a small
terminal block at the back of the units?  If there are, is an input voltage
indicated?