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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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PAL
This is the standard for TV signals used in the UK. It stands for Phase Alternating Line.

Pinhole Lens
This is a type of lens with a very small aperture. Normally used for covert applications, where it can easily hide behind or within another object.

Pixel
A pixel refers to an individual area on the surface of the imaging device, normally a CCD. It is made from photosensitive material which converts light into electrical energy. In the context of a display monitor, a pixel is also referred to as an individual area on the surface of the screen which converts electrical energy to visible light.

Peak to Peak (P-P)
This refers to the measurement of voltage of a signal between the most negative and most positive points.