Lesson 1Imaging performance and configuration: resolution, frame rate, exposure/iris, WDR, gain/AGC, white balance, IR illumination checks and time/date accuracyCheck image quality and camera settings. You go test resolution, frame rate, exposure, WDR, gain, white balance, IR light, and time sync for good footage in all 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 verificationCheck and fix camera optics and focus. Test focal length, back-focus, iris, auto focus, and depth of field for sharp images in key areas.
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 testConfirm recording and storage fit needs. Check NVR model, disk health, RAID, retention time, overwrite rules, and do export test for compliance.
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 analysisCheck network wey affect camera steady. Validate IP, PoE power, switch ports, VLAN, QoS, latency, packet loss, and camera bitrate vs bandwidth.
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 utilitySee key tools for CCTV field checks and safe use. Include network and PoE testers, test monitors, cleaning kits, laptops with VMS, USB drives, and disk tools to find and record 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 permissionsManage user accounts and permissions on VMS, NVR. Cover strong password rules, remote access secure, audit trails, and role profiles to stop unauthorized view or tamper.
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 clipCheck if recorded video fit quick find and export as evidence. Test timeline, search, bookmarks, export formats, and chain-of-custody records.
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 checksCheck each camera physical condition proper. Verify lens and dome clean, enclosure seals, mounting, cable relief, sun and IR shields, and vandal features to stop failures.
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