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S E T U P R E C O R D I N G
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Record Quality
• Main
Stream
1.
Go to RECORDING CONFIGURATION > RECORD QUALITY > MAIN STREAM.
-
Stream Type
enables/disables audio streaming from the cameras (if the camera does
not have audio capabilities,
Stream Type
will have only
Video
option).
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Resolution
sets recording resolution.
-
Bitrate Type:
>
Variable
saves HDD space
>
Constant
provides more stable stream
-
Video Quality
adjusts clarity (high = four green squares is default). Use highest if HDD
allows. Medium setting is balance between good image and saving HDD space.
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Frame Rate
sets recording frame rate (8 fps on continuous and 15 fps on motion by
default). Higher rates require more storage, but allow better slow motion playback.
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Max Bitrate Mode
chooses between pre-set and custom values (
General
is default).
-
Max Bitrate (kbps)
is chosen bitrate for streaming video. Adjust Max Bitrate to meet or
exceed the rate recommended by the system for the chosen parameters.
-
Max Bitrate Recommended
is impacted by resolution, quality, and frame rate.
-
Record Audio
turns on audio recording. Requires external mic or built-in camera mic.
-
Video Stream
determines which stream is recorded. Leave at default (Main Stream).
• Substream
1.
Go to RECORDING CONFIGURATION > RECORD QUALITY > SUBSTREAM to set up
the
Sub Stream
to stream to mobile devices and display multiple cameras locally.
NOTE:
If speed is insufficient, lower frame rate, bitrate, and/or resolution.
.
RECORD (MAIN STREAM)
Select tab
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CAMERA
Select IP camera
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EVENT
For event recording only (motion
or alarm)
/
CONTINUOUS
For live view image and
continuous recording
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VIDEO QUALITY
Select
number of green squares
to set quality (in example,
sensitivity is set to 5)
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VIDEO ENCODING
Select compression scheme
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