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6.2
Configuring Video and Audio Settings
6.2.1
Configuring Video Settings
Steps:
1.
Enter the Video settings interface:
Configuration > Video/Audio > Video
Figure 6-22
Configure Video Settings
2.
Select the Stream Type of the camera to Main Stream (Normal), Sub-stream or Third Stream.
The main stream is usually for recording and live viewing with good bandwidth, and the
sub-stream can be used for live viewing when the bandwidth is limited. Refer to the Section
4.2 Configuring Local Parameters for switching the main stream and sub-stream for live
viewing.
3.
You can customize the following parameters for the selected stream.
Note:
The parameters vary depending on different camera models.
Video Type:
Select the stream type to video stream, or video & audio composite stream. The audio signal
will be recorded only when the Video Type is Video & Audio.
Resolution:
Select the resolution of the video output.
Bitrate Type:
Select the bitrate type to constant or variable.
Video Quality:
When bitrate type is selected as Variable, 6 levels of video quality are selectable.