CCTV Monitors

A CCTV monitor is designed to run continuously, and models such as the Hikvision DS-D5022F2-1V2S are built for 24/7 operation. They connect directly to a recorder over HDMI or VGA, and some add a BNC input for analogue cameras, which office screens rarely have.

A desk monitor such as the 18.5 inch Hikvision DS-D5019S0-1P0 or 24 inch DS-D5024F2-BV2S suits a few cameras, and a 32 inch or 43 inch monitor, such as the DS-D5032F3-1V0S or DS-D5043U3-1V0S, shows a multi-camera split more clearly. Larger screens in the range include the 55 inch Dahua LM55-S400 and the 65 inch Hikvision DS-D5065UC-C.

Yes. Monitors such as the Hikvision DS-D5019S0-1P0 and DS-D5022F2-1V2S have HDMI and VGA inputs, which match the video outputs on NVRs and DVRs, so the recorder's live view and playback show directly without a computer. Some Hikvision monitors, such as the DS-D5232F2-1V1S, also take DVI.

To see the full detail of 4K cameras in a single full-screen view, a 4K UHD monitor such as the Hikvision DS-D5043U3-1V0S at 3840×2160 or the Hanwha Vision SMT-2740 is needed, and the recorder must have a 4K output. For split-screen viewing, Full HD often suffices.

Yes, where it has VESA mounting. The DS-D5222F2-1V1S and Hi-D22F2V2FS state VESA 75 in their titles, and others, such as the DS-D5019S0-1P0 and DS-D5043U3-1V0S, state VESA mounting in their descriptions. For a desk, the ESP MON18L, MON21L and MON23L come complete with a desktop stand.

Yes. The Hikvision DS-MP1308 is a 7 inch HD TFT touchscreen mobile monitor with a 1280×800 resolution that runs on 12 V, for vehicle and mobile CCTV installations. Hikvision also lists the DS-MP1300 display monitoring screen in this range, alongside the desk and wall monitors.

A VA panel is an LCD type with high contrast, which helps dark areas of a scene keep their detail. Hikvision VA monitors in this range state contrast up to 4000:1, such as the 43 inch DS-D5043F3-1V0S, and the 21.5 inch Hi-D22F2V2FS runs at 100Hz.

Yes, if it has a BNC input. The Hikvision DS-D5224F2-1V1S/B takes a CVBS signal on BNC, so an analogue camera or an older recorder output can be viewed directly, while monitors such as the DS-D5019S0-1P0 take HDMI and VGA from a recorder.