User`s manual
computer (allowing a user to shut down w/out losing data or continue for a 
specific time period) for a short period of time during a power failure. 
URL  
URL is the abbreviation of Uniform Resource Locator. It is the Internet, 
global address that required by a software browser to find the Internet 
resource or document on World Wide Web (WWW).  
UTP  
UTP stands for Unshielded Twisted Pair. It is a common type of twisted pair 
wiring used to transmit video signals across distances. UTP has longer 
reachable distances and is cheaper and easier to work with. 
Unicast 
Unicast defines the communication between a single receiver and a single 
sender over a network.  
USB (Universal Serial Bus) 
A set of connectivity interface allows quick and easy connection of 
peripherals, such as printer and scanner, to a PC.  
V 
Vari-focal lens 
Contrary to the fixed focal length lens, vari-focal lens are able to vary its 
focal length to zoom in/out on images.  An auto iris feature is required in 
order to achieve this.  
Vertical resolution 
Contrast with horizontal resolution, vertical resolution defines the number 
of elements, such as rows, dots, or lines, from the top to the bottom in an 
image. 
Video compression  
The “compression” technology means packing the information into a 
smaller space. Under many situations the video signal takes up a lot of 
space and results in the demanding requirement of bit rate and file size. 










