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CCTV Glossary

The following is a list of commonly used terms related to CCTV, with a brief description of the meanings. These terms are not specific to Bolide Technology Group, they are general terms used throughout the CCTV industry. If you don't find the term you are looking for, or you find any error, please contact us.

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Back Focus
This is the alignment of the rear of the lens to the imaging device.

Back Light Compensation
This is a feature of cameras that automatically adjusts the image to compensate for bright sunlight or bright lights, to give more detail on the darker areas of the image. For example to focus on the detail of a face of a person that has the sunlight shining from behind.

Balanced Signal
This is a method of transmitting audio or video signals over a pair of wires, often twisted pair cable. By sending two equal, but opposite signals, this system minimises external interference, and maintains signal quality.

Balun
Balun stands for Balanced - Unbalanced. It is a device used to interface between balanced lines and unbalanced lines. For example, twisted pair to co-axial.

BNC Connector
BNC is a bayonet style connector for coaxial cable that is most commonly used for CCTV installations.