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S E T U P R E C O R D I N G
( c o n t i n u e d )
Record Quality
•
Main Stream
1.
Go to RECORDING CONFIGURATION > RECORD QUALITY > MAIN STREAM and set
the following items:
-
Stream Type
enables/disables audio streaming from the cameras (if the camera does
not have audio capabilities,
Stream Type
will have only
Video
option).
-
Resolution
sets recording resolution.
-
Bitrate Type:
> Variable
saves HDD space
> Constant
provides more stable stream
-
Video Quality
adjusts picture clarity (high setting = four green squares is default).
Consider highest if hard drive space allows. Medium setting is a balance between good
picture and saving HDD space.
-
Frame Rate
sets recording frame rate (8 fps continuous and 15 fps motion by default).
Higher frame rates require more storage, but allow better slow motion playback.
-
Max Bitrate Mode
chooses between pre-set bitrate values and customized values
(
General
setting is default).
-
Max Bitrate (kbps)
is chosen bitrate for streaming video. Adjust 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 connection of external microphone or
camera with built-in mic.
-
Video Stream
determines which stream is recorded. Leave at default (Main Stream).
RECORD (MAIN STREAM)
Select tab
CAMERA
Select IP camera
EVENT
For event recording only (motion
or alarm)
CONTINUOUS
For live view image and
continuous recording
VIDEO QUALITY
Select
number of green squares
to set quality (in example,
sensitivity is set to 3)
