Shipping container for a closed circuit television system

In a container for shipping a closed circuit television system of the type having parts including a camera having a lens mounted thereto, a monitor having a screen for displaying a picture, a video cable for connecting the camera to the monitor, and a power supply cord for delivering power to the system, said container comprising a box for holding said system and having a front end for opening and closing, packing inserts within the box for captivating said parts and maintaining the parts in respective positions within the box, and means for holding the parts and inserts in assembly, the improvement wherein said parts are assembled with said monitor being held in position within said box so that the screen of the monitor faces said front end whereby the screen is viewable through said front end when the front end is open, said lens of said camera being held in position in the box so that the lens is directed toward said front end whereby the lens is exposed to the exterior of the box when the front end is open, said cable being connected between the camera and the monitor, and said cord being accessible for engagement with an external power supply whereby said system can be operated and viewed while disposed in said box without movement of packing inserts and of the means for holding of the parts in assembly.