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    - [Software Solutions](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/71)
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          - [Our Team](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/About-Us/Our-Team)
          - [Our Parent Company](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/About-Us/Our-Parent-Company)
    - [News](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/News)
    - [Events](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/Events)
    - [Contact Us](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/Contact-Us)
    - [Ask Us](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/Ask-Us)
    - [Careers](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/Careers)
- [Products](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products) 
    - [Central Point Solutions](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/116)
    - [Ruggedized Solutions](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/132)
    - [Camera Solutions, Analog](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/analog-camera-solutions)
    - [Camera Solutions, DirectNET](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/camera-solutions-direct-net)
    - [Camera Solutions, IP](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/camera-solutionsip)
    - [Camera Solutions, TVI](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/67)
    - [Recorder Solutions](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/33)
    - [Software Solutions](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/71)
    - [Monitor Solutions](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/42)
    - [Video Matrix Solutions](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/101)
    - [Accessories](https://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/56)
- [Solutions](http://www.costarvideo.com/Solutions) 
    - [Commercial](http://www.costarvideo.com/Solutions/Commercial)
    - [Education](http://www.costarvideo.com/Solutions/Education)
    - [Financial](http://www.costarvideo.com/Solutions/Financial)
    - [Retail](http://www.costarvideo.com/Solutions/Retail)
- [Support](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support) 
    - [Brochure Library](https://info.costarvideo.com/brochure-library)
    - [Product Video Library](https://info.costarvideo.com/product-video-library)
    - [Webinar Library](https://info.costarvideo.com/webinar-recording-library)
    - [Whitepaper Library](https://info.costarvideo.com/whitepaper-library)
    - [Support Videos](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/Support-Videos)
    - [Training Videos](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/Training-Videos)
    - [Remote Assistance](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/Remote-Assistance)
    - [Limited Warranty](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/Limited-Warranty)
    - [RMA Request](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/RMA-Request)
- [Resources](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources) 
    - [Authorized ReSeller Program](https://info.costarvideo.com/authorized-reseller-program)
    - [Calculators](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Calculators)
    - [Catalog Request](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Catalog-Request)
    - [Product Registration](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Product-Registration)
    - [Recording Comparison](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Recording-Comparison)
    - [Webinar Registration](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Webinar-Registration)
- [Downloads](https://www.costarvideo.com/Downloads)

## [17 Products Launched in 2017!](https://info.costarvideo.com/17-products-launched-in-2017)

## [Top 10 Booths at ASIS 2017 \[By: Security Today\]](https://info.costarvideo.com/top-10-booth-to-visit-at-asis-2017-article-written-by-security-today)

## [Gas Monkey Security \[By: Security Today\]](https://info.costarvideo.com/gas-monkey-security-security-today-september-2017)

## [I Can See Clearly Now: A 360° Dewarping Remix](https://info.costarvideo.com/i-can-see-clearly-now-a-360-dewarping-remix)

## [What Is High Definition Over Coax?](https://info.costarvideo.com/what-is-high-definition-over-coax)

## [Why You Need Remote Focus...](https://info.costarvideo.com/why-you-need-remote-focus)

## [HD-TVI Frequently Asked Questions](https://info.costarvideo.com/hd-tvi-frequently-asked-questions)

## [Top 5 Benefits of HD-TVI](https://info.costarvideo.com/top-5-benefits-of-hd-tvi)

## [What Is HD-TVI?](https://info.costarvideo.com/what-is-hd-tvi)

## ['Tis The Season For Giving](https://info.costarvideo.com/tis-the-season-for-giving)

## [Kicking Off 2016 With A Bang... And A Blog!](https://info.costarvideo.com/kicking-off-2016-with-a-bang-and-a-new-blog)

## **Costar Video Systems **

### Welcome To Our Blog

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### [COMPANY](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company)

- [Our Company](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/About-Us/Our-Company)
- [Our Team](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/About-Us/Our-Team)
- [Our Parent Company](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/About-Us/Our-Parent-Company)
- [News](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/News)
- [Events](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/Events)
- [Contact Us](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/Contact-Us)
- [Ask Us](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/Ask-Us)
- [Careers](http://www.costarvideo.com/Company/Careers)

### [PRODUCTS](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products)

- [Camera Solutions, Analog](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/camera-solutions-analog-1)
- [Camera Solutions, Network](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/camera-solutions-network-24)
- [Recorder Solutions](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/recorder-solutions-33)
- [Monitor Solutions](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/monitor-solutions-42)
- [Power Supply Solutions](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/power-supply-solutions-48)
- [Video Transmission Solutions](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/video-transmission-solutions-53)
- [Asset Protection Solutions](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/asset-protection-solutions-54)
- [Accessories](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/accessories-56)
- [Product Catalog](http://www.costarvideo.com/Products/rvdsfcatid/product-catalog-64)

### [SUPPORT](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support)

- [Support Blog](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/Blog)
- [Support Videos](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/Support-Videos)
- [Remote Assistance](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/Remote-Assistance)
- [Limited Warranty](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/Limited-Warranty)
- [RMA Request](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/RMA-Request)
- [FAQ](http://www.costarvideo.com/Support/RMA-Request)

### [DOWNLOADS](http://www.costarvideo.com/Downloads)

### [RESOURCES](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources)

- [Calculators](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Calculators)
- [Recording Comparison](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Recording-Comparison)
- [Product Registration](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Recording-Comparison)
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- [Webinar Registration](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Webinar-Registration)
- [Catalog Request](http://www.costarvideo.com/Resources/Catalog-Request)

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