which monitor to use?

[sf1964 0]

currently using a 13 inch tv connected to dvr with rca jack,l have 4channels to view and l view the site over the internet.l know cctv monitors are better resolution, any rcomendations ps.cameras are panasonic wv-cp474 and pan 924a day,nite

[rory 0]

14" Normal Res Monitor: 400TVL

http://www.spytown.com/mvc-14s.html

 

15" High Res Monitor: 800TVL

http://www.spytown.com/mvc-15hs.html

 

 

http://www.geindustrial.com/cwc/products/ge-interlogix?pnlid=9&famid=63&catid=1085&id=CRT_Monitors&lang=en_US

 

PS. I just use a 13" TV myself at my home.

[sf1964 0]

these cameras have 570 tv lins ,would l need a monitor above 570 or 400tv lines is good? l would like maybe a 19-20inch if poss?

[rory 0]

If you want the 570TVL quality then yes you will need the higher res monitor. The 400TVL is still 'better' than a TV, where it is industrial and can be left on 24/7 unlike a TV. (though i leave my TVs on almost 24/7, but I doubt they are going to last me that long!)

 

19-21" will be more expensive especially with high res, but yes:

 

GE Kalatel 19" 800TVL - $688

http://www.spytown.com/mvc-19hr.html

 

GE Kalatel 21" 500TVL - $444

http://www.spytown.com/mvc-21s.html

 

Provideo 21" - 450TVL: $351

http://www.spytown.com/prvm21hiresc.html

 

Even with the 500TVL there is a much greater increase in quality compared to using say a 19" Color TV. Flat Panel TVs are not bad though but yes the monitor is still better quality and lasts longer. I think TVs are arround 300-350TVL approx.

 

Rory