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Chapter 4
Recording and Storage
4. 6 Expansion Storage (Only for VIGI NVR1016H)
Expansion storage uses key frame storage technology to compresses the earlier videos and release
a large amount of storage space, and thus increases the recording time. After expansion storage is
enabled, select the expansion type based on your needs.
High Expansion
Extend the recording time to 3 times the original.
Moderate Expansion
Extend the recording time to twice the original.
4. 7 Long-term Storage (Only for VIGI NVR1016H)
Note:
If you have enabled Plug and Play, the long-term storage function cannot be enabled.
Long-term storage can reduce the size of recording files and extend the recording time by automatically
changing the settings for recording and storage. To achieve this function, the VIGI NVR will adopt the
following methods, including changing the smart coding type and bit rate type of camera, enabling
