Lesson 1Imaging performance and configuration: resolution, frame rate, exposure/iris, WDR, gain/AGC, white balance, IR illumination checks and time/date accuracyCheck picture good and camera set. See clear size, pic speed, light take, wide light, boost, color true, night light, and time right for good pics 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 best camera glass and sharp. See reach far, back sharp, light hole, auto sharp work, and deep clear to get sharp 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 testSure save and store fit work. Check box make, disk good, group set, keep time, cover old, and test out clips for rules.
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 net that hurt camera steady. Sure net names, power over wire, switch doors, group lanes, speed rule, slow test, lost packs, and camera send size vs space.
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 field check and safe use. Net and power testers, test screens, clean sets, computers with watch soft, stick saves, disk checkers to find 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 permissionsManage user and go rights on watch box and likes. Strong pass rules, far go hard, check trails, job rights to stop wrong see 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 clipSure saved pic find quick and out as proof. Test time line move, find tools, marks, out ways, 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 checksCheck each camera body good. Lens and cover clean, box tight, hold strong, wire safe, sun night shield, break-proof to stop fail.
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
