How can I connect both a security camera and the satellite dish to my TV ?

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ByteMaster

So I have this ordinary security camera that connects via BNC (antenna / coaxial cable) to a TV and the TV just tunes to the camera frequency like it would to a regular channel - I tuned the camera on channel 0 for quick access. Sounds simple so far, I have good image quality from the camera, but then I ran into a big problem : I also need to watch my regular TV channels on that TV while the camera is connected, so this is my question : how do I connect both the camera input and the satellite dish to the TV at once ? I know you'll right away suggest a switch box, but that's not what I'm looking for, because that means getting up and manually switching the box every time I want to alternate between the camera and the satellite. Something like a signal merger, or anything that would take 2 sources and output them into one, so I could tune in both the camera and the channels with the ease of my remote, without having to flick a switch. Does such thing even exist at a reasonable price ? In shorts : 2 signal sources, same TV, can it be done ?

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Same opinion as classics, but if you want to see both images at once you need a picture in picture, PIP TV...

What's an inexpensive way to transmit a video signal from a security camera over the Internet?

boferguson

We have installed security cameras at one location in our business, and have decided it is best to monitor the feeds from a different location. Both sites have high speed internet via cable bodem, and the camera uses a standard RCA video jack. Is there a simple hardware and software solution to transmit the feed to be viewed on a PC screen at our other location? I have looked at Slingbox, but think that may be overkill for our situation. Any help would be appreciated.

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Actually, all you need is a good DVR with internet connection.
http://www.cctvwholesalers.com/?gclid=CKK9mYPw4Y8CFQg1WAodVybkDA
Has several. Run all cams to the DVR, let the output feed the internet.
This one will handle 4 cameras
http://www.cctvwholesalers.com/catalog/1304NET-120fps-4-Camera-MPEG4-DVR-w-Audio--Internet-p-16803.html


I have a couple of clients using this method and it has several advantages over other options. For one they get recorded sessions from the cameras even if they fail to monitor.

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