Lesson 1Imaging performance and configuration: resolution, frame rate, exposure/iris, WDR, gain/AGC, white balance, IR illumination checks and time/date accuracyLooks at checking picture quality and main camera settings. Check sharpness, 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 how to okay and tune camera lenses and focus. Test reach, back focus, iris work, auto focus, and clear range for 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 testShows how to confirm recording and storage fit needs. Check recorder types, disk health, group setups, keep time, overwrite rules, and test exports 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 analysisCovers net checks hitting camera steadiness. Okay IP setups, power budgets, switch ports, net groups, priority, delays, lost bits, and stream rates 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 utilityDetails key 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 permissionsExplains handling user accounts and rights on watch systems. Strong pass rules, far access toughen, check trails, and job rights to stop wrong views or meddling.
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 export as proof. Test time lines, searches, marks, export types, 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 checksSystem check of each camera's body. Lens and cover clean, seals, mounts, cable hold, sun and night shields, and bash-proof bits to dodge breakdowns.
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