Lesson 1Imaging performance and configuration: resolution, frame rate, exposure/iris, WDR, gain/AGC, white balance, IR illumination checks and time/date accuracyChecks image good and key camera sets. Look at clearness, speed, light catch, wide light range, boost, colour balance, night light, and time match for good clips in any light.
Resolution, codec, and frame rate verificationExposure, shutter, iris, and WDR adjustmentsGain, noise reduction, and low-light tuningWhite balance and color rendition checksIR illumination coverage and time/date syncLesson 2Optics and focus tests: focal length, back-focus, iris settings, auto/manual focus checks, and depth-of-field verificationChecks and tunes camera lenses and sharp. Test reach, back sharp, light open, auto/hand sharp, and deep field for crisp pics over key spots.
Focal length selection for scene coverageBack-focus adjustment on varifocal lensesIris mode, F-number, and motion blur impactAuto versus manual focus verificationDepth-of-field tests at near and far pointsLesson 3Recording and storage verification: DVR/NVR model, disk health (SMART), RAID/configuration, retention calculations, overwrite settings, and video export testShows how to okay recording and storage fit needs. Check recorder types, disk fit, RAID set, hold time, over-write rules, and test pulls for rule okay.
DVR/NVR model, firmware, and capacity reviewDisk health, SMART status, and bad sector scanRAID configuration and rebuild monitoringRetention calculations and overwrite policiesTest recording, playback, and export workflowLesson 4Network and bandwidth checks: IP addressing, PoE power delivery, switch port status, VLANs, QoS, latency tests, and camera streaming bitrate analysisCovers net checks hitting camera trust. Okay IP set, power over wire budgets, switch ports, net groups and speed sets, delay, lost packs, and camera speeds vs band width.
IP addressing, subnet, and gateway validationPoE power budget and port load checksSwitch port status, errors, and negotiationVLAN, QoS, and multicast configurationLatency, jitter, and camera bitrate analysisLesson 5Tools for CCTV checks: network tester, PoE tester, CCTV monitor, lens cleaning kit, laptop with VMS client, USB storage for exports, SMART disk utilityKey tools for CCTV site checks and safe use. Net and power testers, test screens, clean kits, laptops with watch software, USBs, and disk tools to spot and note issues.
Network and PoE tester usage in the fieldPortable CCTV monitor and test patternsLens cleaning kits and safe proceduresLaptop with VMS client and browser toolsUSB storage and SMART disk utility usageLesson 6User accounts and access control: administrator accounts, audit of users, password policies, remote access settings, and role-based permissionsHow to handle user accounts and okay on watch systems. Strong pass rules, far access tough, check trails, and job-based okay to stop wrong looks or mess.
Administrator and service account reviewUser list cleanup and account ownershipPassword policy and lockout configurationRemote access, VPN, and port forwarding reviewRole-based permissions and audit log checksLesson 7Playback and evidence retrieval tests: timeline navigation, indexed search, bookmark/export functions, and test export of sample clipChecks recorded video quick find and pull as proof. Test time line move, search tools, marks, pull styles, and proof chain notes.
Timeline navigation and gap detectionEvent, motion, and metadata search testsBookmarks, tags, and case organizationExport formats, codecs, and player checksEvidence export logs and chain-of-custodyLesson 8Physical camera inspection: lens cleanliness, housing integrity, mounting stability, sun/IR shielding, and vandal protection checksFull check of each camera body. Okay lens and cover clean, box seals, mount strong, wire hold, sun and night shields, and bash-proof to dodge fails.
Lens, dome, and window cleaning methodsHousing seals, gaskets, and corrosion checkBracket, pole, and junction box stabilityCable routing, strain relief, and connectorsSunshades, IR shields, and vandal protection