multiple monitors single camera.

[macka001 0]

Hi, i have completed my first cctv install, which was a single outdoor dome camera, and a single monitor. the monitor was a basic pc type, so i used the bnc to vga adaptor to connect the camera to the monitor.

now i want to have a second monitor mounted in a new locator displaying that same image. how can i go about doing this?

Can i use a bnc 'T' peice to extend/split the signal and then use another bnc to vga adaptor?

 

Many Thanks.

[Ted 0]

It might work, and probably will. The correct way would be using a video distributor like http://www.videotec.com/en/page_268.html

 

When you split a signal you get a weaker signal to both monitors and it will work with shorter cable lengths.

[tweak'e 0]

i would recommend active splitter. i had just a T join but a simple plug fault at one screen took out the entire video feed. an active splitter is more fault tolerant, so a fault in one section doesn't cause failure in another.

 

you can get cheap basic 2-4 way active splitters.