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I don’t want to send my credit card information over the Internet, what can I do?
There’s a problem with my order, help me please!
I need help hooking up my VCR to my video observation system.
VHS
Recording Times and Capabilities.
DVR Recording Time Chart
I need help choosing a lens size for my camera.
Can I view a glossary of terms?
What are the top questions that you get asked?
What do channels mean?
Which is right for me, BNC or RJ11E?

 

I don’t want to send my credit card information over the Internet, what can I do?

Online ordering is in fact one of the safest and quickest forms of commerce available, but we understand your reluctance. Just give us a call at 1-888-530-MACE between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CST Monday through Friday and we can process your order by phone.
 

There’s a problem with my order, help me please!

We’re sorry for your trouble and inconvenience. Please call us at 1-888-530-MACE between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CST Monday through Friday. If you need to return an item, make sure you ask for a Return Authorization number.
 

I need help hooking up my VCR to my video observation system.

For help connecting your VCR to your video observation system select the type of hook-up you are attempting:
 

VHS Recording Times and Capabilities.

Mode or Hours Recorded on a Tape Pictures per Second Seconds per Picture
2
60
.0333
6
60
.0333
12
10
.1
24
5
.2
Most Common
24*
20*
.05*
48
2.4
.4166
72
1.6
.625
96
1.2
.8333
120
1
1
144
.8333
1.2
168
.7042
1.42
240
.5
2
360
.3333
3
480
.25
4
720
.1666
6
960
.125
8
* Only applies to the 24 hour "real time" recorder.

Recording Times for DVRs

DVR-800HPNR, DVR-1600HPNR
Format: MPEG-4
The number of days of storage time for your MPEG-4 DVR without audio
* Assumes highest image quality, one channel.

Frames per sec
Hard drive size
  1 7.5 10
80gb 88.2 23.3 17.5
120gb 132.4 34.9 26.3
250gb 275.8 72.8 54.7
500gb 551.65 145.78 109.58

SCM-14MR, SCM-21MR
Format: MJPEG
The number of days of recording time for your DVR with no audio *Assumes, highest quality, full screen display

 
Frames per sec
Hard drive size
  1 7 10 12 15 30
80gb 83.6 12 8.3 6.9 5.5 2.7
120gb 125.5 17.9 12.55 10.46 8.36 4.18
250gb 261 37.36 26.1 21.79 17.43 8.71
500gb 523.11 74.7 52.31 43.59 34.87 17.43

EDR7011N, EDR4011N, High setting, no audio
Format: MJPEG

Frames
Hard drive size 1 5 10 30
80gb 49 9 4.8 1.62
120gb 73 14.59 7.3 2.4
250gb 152 30.5 15.2 5
500gb 304 60 30.4 10.1

 

I need help choosing a lens size for my camera.

If your video observation camera uses interchangeable lenses, you have a great deal of flexibility in what your camera can see from wide-angle to close-up, but you may need some help selecting the proper lens for your application. For help selecting the right lens to best suit your needs view the following charts:

Example
Say a convenience store is trying to read a license plate at a fuel pump 100 ft away. You'd need a 75mm lens  to make the license plate readable.

  Lens Size      
Distance 2.8mm 4mm 6mm 8mm
5ft
8.5' W x 6.5' H
6' W x 4.5' H
4' W x 3' H
3' W x 2.25' H
10ft
17' W x 12.75' H
12' W x 9' H
8' W x 6' H
6' W x 4.5 H
25ft
43' W x 32' H
30' W x 22.5' H
20' W x 15' H
15' W x 11.25' H
50ft
86' W x 64.25' H
60' W x 45' H
40' W x 30' H
30' W x 22.5' H
100ft
171.5' W x 128.5' H
120' W x 90' H
80' W x 60' H
60' W x 45' H

  Lens Size        
Distance 12mm 16mm 25mm 50mm 75mm
5ft
2' W x 1.5 H
1.5' W x 1.25' H
11" W x 9" H
6" W x 4" H
4" W x 3" H
10ft
4' W x 3' H
3' W x 2.25' H
1.75' W x 1.25' H
11" W x 9" H
8" W x 6" H
25ft
10' W x 7.5'
7.5' W x 5.5' H
4.75' W x 3.5' H
2.25' W x 1.75' H
1.5' W x 1.25' H
50ft
20' W x 15' H
15' W x 11.25' H
9.5' W x 7.25' H
4.75' W x 3.5' H
3.25' W x 2.5' H
100ft
40' W x 30' H
30' W x 22.5' H
19' W x 14.5' H
9.5' W x 7' H
6.5' W x 4.75' H


About Channels

When you see the word channel, think of a single video feed. Single channel DVRs are equipped to record a single video feed, or one video out feed from a monitor. On monitors with quad displays,where the cameras connect directly to the monitor, a DVR will record what is viewed on screen. If your monitor is set to view one image, the DVRs recording will reflect that. If the monitor is set to view all 4 images at once (called quad display), the DVR will still record the entire screen as one big image. Playback is restricted to what was recorded from the monitor. If you want to record 4 camera feeds individually, for more flexible playback options, you would need to connect the cameras directly to a 4 channel DVR (one channel per camera). The video is sent to the monitor for display via a video out connection. This way, when viewing recorded data, you have the flexibility to view a single camera in full screen mode.


BNC or RJ11E?

RJ11E Connectors - RJ11E connectors were designed with simple installation in mind. RJ11E cameras don't require power where the cameras are mounted. This gives you more flexibility with regards to where you locate your cameras. All audio, video, power and alarm data is contained in one cable. The connectors on the ends of the cables are very similar to those that come with common telephone line cables.

BNC Connectors - Most businesses with existing video security systems have BNC type cameras and equipment. BNC connectors are generally less expensive and have been around for a long time so there are more cameras, monitors and recorder options available than with other types of connectors. This gives you more options should you want to expand your CCTV presence in the future. As an added bonus, Mace BNC equipment can be used with our all-in-one cable, making installation a breeze.

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