Rick’s Tips are a list of helpful tips that anyone in the security industry can find useful.  Rick is the Pegasus expert when it comes to products, applications, and everything CCTV and uses his experience and expertise to bring you Rick’s Tips.  To ensure that you are supplied with an adequate amount of knowledge about our products and services, listed below are some of the most helpful tips, examples and applications the industry has to offer.

1.  If you receive any notice that camera model, PDCHRC-V3AIDV, is showing a blue tint, change the dip switch settings for AES to off. This will allow adjustment of the AI lens to correct the blue tint.

2. In most cases of hanging a monitor to a wall, always make use of the wall studs. This way you can get away with using #14X3” screws for the mount.

3. Take the time to tie wrap your cords and cables as you go. It will make for a more organized and neater install. It also looks more professional.

4. If you are installing cameras on concrete or brick, try using Tapcon’s or Phillip’s concrete screws. The bits for these are small and usually do a good job on exterior camera mounts.

5. When doing an install with unfamiliar equipment, try to have it on hand a few days prior to the install. The install will go much smoother if you have had time to read over the manuals and familiarized yourself with the equipment.

6. When installing interior cameras, try to make your exposed cable runs as short as possible. This will allow the visibility of the wires to be minimal making for a neater, more professional job.

7. Remember you may be the one to come back and troubleshoot any problems so make it easier by keeping it neat and professional.

8. When backing up data from the CF DVR, preview the material first. This way you know it is available and it makes for an easier download.