I am wanting to start a CCTV install business, but really need to get the basics down (and the lingo). I am experienced in networking houses/buildings, I just do not know a whole lot about camera specs or exactly what to look for in a DVR to ensure a quality recorded image.

I have installed a Nuvico 4 channel and a GE Storesafe at my house and that is about the extent of it. As for cameras, I bought 4 different ones, but was basically just guessing at what I needed.

Can anyone point me to a thread or a website where I could learn the basics of CCTV? including the acronyms.

Any help would be much appreciated.

oh yeah, the cameras I bouth were:

nvcc-wv411ir16n nuvice day/night 480 lines

Sharp Color Bullet w/ SPE-25
Special 25mm (Liscense
Plate Long Range) Lens

"Owners Choice" High SPE-70
Resolution 480 Lines Sony
1/3" Weatherproof Bullet
Color Security Camera

Color Motion Sensor SPE-07
Camera w/ Active PIR

yea u did exactly the same thing as we did.. exact without the sharp camera.. um basically those cameras are alright...we liek the nuvico's but are planning to try new things like

http://www.armelectronics.com/

http://www.pelco.com/

other stuff

GE is good ...as i heard.. read around