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4.10.1.2 Encode
This tab is used to set the video encoding settings for each channel. See below for a screenshot of the tab:
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Encode settings screen:
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Channel: This dropdown box allows the user to select a channel from the dropdown list to modify.
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Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select one of 3 channel types: regular, motion detect, and alarm.
Various encode parameters can be for different record types.
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Compression: This dropdown box allows the user to select a compression protocol. The system supports H.264 and
MJPEG video compression protocols.
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Resolution: This dropdown box allows the user to set the resolution. The system supports various resolutions and
they can be selected from this dropdown list.
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Frame Rate: This dropdown box allows the user to select a frame rate. Frame rate settings range from 1f/s to 25f/s
in NTSC mode and 1f/s to 30f/s in PAL mode.
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Bit Rate Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select a bit rate type. The system supports two bit rate types:
CBR and VBR. In VBR mode, video quality can be set.
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Video/Audio: This checkbox allows the user to enable or disable Video/Audio. Audio formal can be selected as well.
To revert to default settings, click the Default button near the bottom left hand corner. To copy settings to another
channel, click the Copy button near the bottom right hand corner. To confirm settings, click the Save button near
the bottom right hand corner. To cancel any modifications, click the Cancel button near the bottom right hand
corner. To apply the settings, click the Apply button near the bottom right hand corner. After completing the setup
please click the save button to go back to the previous menu.
