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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
saves HDD space when set to
Variable.
Choices:
Variable
and
Constant
.
-
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 on continuous and 15 on motion by
default). Higher frame rates require more storage, but allows better slow motion
playback.
-
Max Bitrate Mode
chooses between pre-set bitrate values and customized values
(
General
setting is default).
IP Cameras
-
Max Bitrate (kbps)
is the chosen bitrate for streaming the video. Max Bitrate should be
adjusted to meet or exceed the rate recommended by the system for the chosen
parameters.
-
Max Bitrate Recommended
is impacted by resolution, quality, and framerate.
-
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).
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)
