
Learn Closed Circuit Television's fundamentals and discover why it is so important.
Understand the fundamentals of CCTV coaxial cables and learn how to crimp the connectors correctly so you do not have problems with poor contact or interference.
Understanding the types of cameras used in CCTV is critical to becoming a well-qualified professional. This chapter will help to improve your knowledge about the most used type of cameras.
See when installing mini dome cameras in discrete environments with the need for simple but efficient monitoring at a low budget.
Master the concepts of CCTV lenses and learn how to use the different types in each situation. You will understand the details of the technical jargon and will know how to interpret the information regarding the characteristics of the lens.
Understand that motorized lenses are beneficial for real-time viewing angle and aperture control. These lenses can be operated remotely and are required in special projects that demand high control of the monitored area.
Get access to a complete guide to choosing lenses, with calculations containing most of the situations required for everyday use.
Learn the details about the digital recorder (DVR) that is very important for the scanning and storage of images from analog cameras.
In a world full of new technologies and complex names, it's time for you to better understand AHD, TVI, CVI, and CVBS, that's exactly what you can do with this guide.
There is a big difference between backlight compensation systems that impact final quality and price, which is why you should learn the differences between them.
Controlling the shutter is essential, especially in places and projects where objects move. Here, you will understand how this works and how to set up your CCTV camera.
You will understand how light is essential for CCTV systems, mainly for projects where the amount of lighting is critical, and there is a need to use cameras that work with low light or infrared light.
With the proper knowledge about power supplies, you will know how to scale your project correctly according to the current required number of cameras it will install. With simple diagrams and easy to use.
Learn about box cameras that have been used since the invention of CCTV, especially for projects that demand accuracy and in situations where it is necessary to work with vehicle license plate recognition.
Get access to the best content on setting up mobile cameras (PTZs) so widely used in projects that require monitoring large areas in detail. Learn what parameters should be configured and master the technology of these cameras.
Learn how CCTV varifocal lenses work and their practical uses in various design situations requiring some control of viewing angles. This lens type is widely used for installations where fine adjustments are essential.
You will understand what panamorph lenses are and their purposes for effectively monitoring environments where there is a need to visualize the area without blind spots. It's the concept of 360º monitoring.
Recover lost passwords from DVRs with procedures already tested by other users worldwide. You will be better prepared to help your client when needed.
SDI is an exciting technology for projects that demand high quality and should be free from interference. Learn what this technology is and how you should use it.
The number of frames per second is fundamental for CCTV projects; therefore, any professional in the area must learn the concepts and how to apply them. You will learn all these concepts here.
See a practical example of a basic CCTV project from the beginning to the installation. Very useful for you who are in a hurry to install a surveillance camera system for your client but do not know where to start.
Learn which cables are used to install CCTV cameras and the maximum distances for video and power. Use charts to quickly determine what cables should be used for the project.
With this guide, you will understand how grounding works, what are the common issues and how to solve them. Learn what "ground loop" is and how to eliminate it.
Learn when to use the ideal bullets cameras for indoor and outdoor installation where effective but convenient monitoring is required for installation.
Understand when to install dome cameras to monitor indoor or outdoor areas that require better quality cameras and anti-vandalism protection.
Learn the most commonly used fixed lenses on the market and what they provide in terms of aperture angle and viewing angle in project situations that only need to monitor large indoor or outdoor areas.
Understand how they work and the difference between CCD and CMOS sensors used in CCTV cameras to convert signals.
Learn about digital resolution in CCTV systems. A very important topic that must be dominated by the best professionals in the market who want to be experts.
Learn what analog resolution is and understand the details about cameras that present their description in TV line values (TVL). These concepts are fundamental for CCTV.
See the most common problems encountered in the field by CCTV technicians and the tips for solving these problems with DVRs.
Understand what WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) is and why this feature is so important in CCTV projects, especially when there are backlight problems.
Colors are essential for evidence in CCTV, and you will learn the basics of white balance that controls color in CCTV cameras, especially the professional ones.