Tape Number

Title & Tape Contents

Tape Length

I

Video Theory

• Basic Video Theory
• Taking The Mystery Out Of CCTV

35:48:00

II

Cameras

• How Cameras Are Chosen
• Camera Resolution
• Power Supplies And Phasing
• Fixed Lens Problems
• Backlighting Problems

29:58:00

III

Lighting and Infrared

• What is light
• The visible light spectrum
• Visible light versus infrared
• Choosing infrared light
• The value of infrared light

50:12:00

IV

Lenses A

• Lens Choices
• Compatibility To Cameras
• Focal Length And How To Calculate It
• A Discussion Of Field Of View

55:16:00

V

Lenses B

• Depth Of Field
• Proper Set Up And Setting The Iris
• Troubleshooting Auto Iris Lenses
• Fighting Glare And Reflection

86:00:00

VI

Transmission A

• What Is A Video Signal
• Breakdown Of The Coaxial Cable
• The Proper Use And Application Of Connectors
• Types Of Coaxial Cable
• Do's And Don't Of Proper Cable Runs

56:31:00

VII

Transmission B

• Overview Of Transmission Choices
• Equipment For RF, Microwave And 2-wire Transmission
• Guest Speaker Bob Delia – Fiber Options
• Applications And Use Of Transmission

40:24:00

VIII

Monitors

• Angle Of View
• Monitor Size In Relation To Viewing
• Increase The Life Of A Monitor
• Flat Screen Monitors
• How To Troubleshoot A CCTV System With A Monitor

46:23:00

IX

Power Supplies

• Guest Speaker Alan Forman - Altronix Corp.
• Equipment Overview
• Installation And Troubleshoot
• Proper Power Supply Planning

34:39:00

X

Pan/Tilts & Domes

• Guest speaker John Bragg – Vicon
• Remote positioning devices and controlling systems
• Features of housing and pan/tilt equipment
• Hands free design and automation of the system
• When and where to use them

39:33:00

XI and XII

Switchers/Quads/Multiplexers/Matrix/DMS – A and B

• Guest Speaker Dan Courtright - Panasonic
• Terminology
• Resolution With Recording
• Frame Grabbing
• Type Of Multiplexers
• Digital Management Systems (DMS) 

44:18:00

42:48:00

XIII

Recorders

• Guest speaker Ray Bustamante – GYYR
• Types of recorders
• Digital recorders / digital storage systems
• Tape life, general care and maintenance

48:00:00

XIV

Ground Loops / Faults

• Causes Of Ground Loops And Ground Faults
• How It Applies To CCTV And It's Symptoms
• What To Look For When Installing
• How To Troubleshoot And Fix Ground Loops
• Differences Between GLC Types

41:26:00

XV

Documentation And Troubleshooting

• Why You Should Document Your Work
• A System Documentation Template
• Troubleshooting Techniques

36:38:00

Bonus Tape

Tools

• Electronic Testing And Measurement Tools
• Professional Installation Tools
• Hard Tools That Can Save You Time And Money

49:36:00