One could say that the monitor used to view the video is the single most important piece of a CCTV system. A CCTV monitor differs from a television in several ways. Typically a CCTV monitor has BNC type connections, is made to run 24/7 for a long period of time and has a metal enclosure.

The 2 main types are CRT and LCD. The CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) has been around forever and is slowly being phased out as the LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors come down in price and the resolution climbs. Some monitors have more than one input (A & B), this is helpful if you have multiple video sources and not enough room for multiple monitors. If your having trouble selecting the right monitor for you, then please visit the CCTVhelp.com forum for support