Re: Residential video surveillance questions

["TomR" <TomR@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

spam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> On Monday, January 7, 2013 1:42:03 PM UTC-5, Jim wrote:
>
>> I looked briefly and didn't see any reference to motion detection
>> recording was a feature of the DVR.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'd suggest you call them and ask.

> I agree, most nowadays do, but you better call to make sure before
> you buy. These devices are pretty much self contained. The only thing
> you need a PC for is remote Viewing software to connect remotely. As
> long as there is a BNC type CCTV (or depending on the DVR, a VGA...)
> Monitor hooked up to the DVR, there is no need for a PC at the same
> location as the DVR.

I don't really know what a BNC type CCTV Monitor is although I'm sure I
could find out with a Google search or two.  But, do most of these security
type DVR's have the ability to play back on a regular TV if I wanted to do
that?