CCTV Monitor change

[leestaf]

Hi guys any advice appreciated
have been asked to change a CCTV monitor as the old one has deceased, can i just change the monitor to a new tft cctv screen as i have been told that all cameras would need reprogramming if the monitor is changed. The existing monitor had 1 BNC cable to it from a DVR sited below and a power supply???

 

[accordfire]

Hi guys any advice appreciated
have been asked to change a CCTV monitor as the old one has deceased, can i just change the monitor to a new tft cctv screen as i have been told that all cameras would need reprogramming if the monitor is changed. The existing monitor had 1 BNC cable to it from a DVR sited below and a power supply???

Someone who doesn't know what they're talking about.

I have no idea at all how changing a monitor would cause all cameras to have to be re-programmed. It isn't possible.

I'd love to know who told you that!

You can change the monitor any time you want, without affecting anything.

Any TFT monitor with a BNC input will do the job. 17" monitors with BNC are widely available and relatively cheap - just make sure you choose one with BNC inputs rather than just VGA.

 

[telectrix]

agree with Bill. the cameras all connect to the DVD controller. this then connects to the monitor. whoever told you the cameras would need reprogramming has his head up his a**e. like reprogramming your car's ECU when you fit new tyres!

 

[alvinsamuels10]

I agree with the above one.By connective your camera to your DVD controller you can easily connect it to the monitor. No need to complicate the things. This is a nice suggestion.