Lesson 1Overview of CCTV system structure: cameras, recorders (NVR/DVR), storage, network, powerUnderstand how cameras, NVRs or DVRs, storage, switchin, an power systems connect, formin an end-to-end CCTV structure dat support recordin, remote access, redundancy, an future expansion.
Roles of cameras, encoders, an recordersNVR vs DVR vs hybrid structuresNetwork topology fi CCTV trafficStorage sizin an retention planninRemote access, clients, an VMSLesson 2Rules an privacy tings affectin camera placement an recordinLearn how privacy laws, data protection rules, an industry standards influence camera placin, retention periods, audio capture, an signage so dat CCTV setups stay compliant an defensible durin audits or legal checks.
Key global an local CCTV legal frameworksData protection, consent, an purpose limitationAudio recordin restrictions an best practicesSignage, notifications, an privacy maskinRetention periods, access rights, an logsLesson 3Lightin an low-light tech: IR, white-light, low-light CMOS, WDR, BLC, HLCExplore how IR an white-light lightin, low-light CMOS sensors, WDR, BLC, an HLC work together to keep usable images in darkness, backlit scenes, an high-contrast spots common in CCTV setups.
IR LEDs, IR range, an wavelength choicesWhite-light illuminators an deterrenceLow-light CMOS an minimum lux ratingsWide Dynamic Range ideas an tuninBLC an HLC fi backlight an glareLesson 4Lens basics: focal length, field of view, fixed vs varifocal, auto-iris, megapixel lens tingsUnderstand how focal length, sensor size, an lens quality shape field of view, identification distance, an image sharpness, an compare fixed, varifocal, auto-iris, an megapixel lenses fi different CCTV uses.
Focal length, sensor size, an angle of viewFixed vs varifocal lens use casesAuto-iris vs manual iris operationMegapixel lens resolution an MTFLens selection fi typical CCTV scenesLesson 5Mountin, housings an environmental ratings: pole, wall, ceiling mounts, IK an IP ratings, vandal housingsLearn how mountin hardware, housings, an environmental ratings protect cameras from weather, vandalism, an impact, an how to choose pole, wall, an ceiling mounts dat ensure stability, safety, an correct viewpoints.
Wall, ceiling, an pole mount selectionOutdoor housings an heater–blower unitsIP ratings fi dust an water ingressIK ratings an vandal-resistant designsCable routin, seals, an strain reliefLesson 6Power an connectivity: PoE basics, power budgets, cable types (Cat5e/Cat6, coax), surge protectionGain practical knowledge of PoE standards, power budgets, cable categories, an coax options, plus surge an lightning protection, to ensure stable, safe, an standards-compliant power an data delivery to CCTV devices.
PoE standards, modes, an power classesCalculatin an verifyin power budgetsCat5e vs Cat6 vs coax fi CCTV linksConnectors, patch panels, an terminationsSurge, lightning, an groundin practicesLesson 7Image sensors, resolution standards an dem trade-offs: 720p, 1080p, 4MP, 4KExamine how sensor size, pixel pitch, an resolution levels such as 720p, 1080p, 4MP, an 4K affect detail, bandwidth, storage, an low-light performance, enablin informed trade-offs fi each surveillance scenario.
Sensor types, sizes, an pixel pitchCommon CCTV resolutions an aspect ratiosDetail levels fi detect, observe, identifyBandwidth an storage impact of resolutionBalancin resolution wid low-light needsLesson 8Camera types an form factors: fixed dome, turret, bullet, PTZ, panoramic, covertReview major CCTV camera types an form factors, includin domes, turrets, bullets, PTZ, panoramic, an covert units, an learn how each design affects coverage, deterrence, tamper resistance, an installation complexity.
Fixed dome an microdome applicationsTurret cameras an IR performanceBullet cameras fi long corridorsPTZ cameras fi active monitorinPanoramic an multi-sensor camerasCovert an discreet camera options
