22
Click for contents
Record: Substream
Channel:
Select a camera that you would like to edit.
Resolution:
The Substream resolution is always set to 352 x 240 for
NTSC and 352 x 288 for PAL, and cannot be changed.
FPS:
The number of frames per second (fps) that your DVR will process
when streaming to your mobile device via the HomeSafe View app. For
most instances, the default frame rate will be suitable. Change this to
10fps or 15fps for cameras that monitor medium to high traffic areas.
This will give you smoother motion, but just be aware this will also in-
crease the bandwidth required.
Bitrate Control:
Change this to VBR. This will result in a lower record-
ing size as well as a lower bandwidth requirement. You can select the
recording quality that will define the variable bitrate used, from worst
to best.
Bitrate Mode:
You have the choice of selecting a predefined or user-de-
fined bitrate. For most instances, the default selection will be suitable.
Bitrate:
The amount of data that your DVR will use to stream video to
your mobile device. For cameras that monitor medium to high traffic
areas, increase the bitrate to add more detail to the camera’s image, but
just be aware this will also increase the bandwidth required. Increase
the bitrate in small doses until you are satisfied with the image quality.
Audio:
Click the checkbox if you have an audio source connected to the
DVR’s audio input(s) (for 8 channel models, this option is only available
on camera input 1).
Please note:
When streaming live video, the quality is dependent
on your internet connection and the Substream settings utilised.
This is important when streaming multiple cameras at the same time.
·
Don’t forget to click “Save”
to apply settings.
·
Use the “Copy” function to
apply all settings to the other
cameras.
·
Click the “Default” button
to revert back to default set-
tings.
·
Click the “Close” button to
exit the Main Menu.
The functions availa-
ble here allow you to
control how video is
streamed to your mo-
bile device using the
HomeSafe View app.
You can change the
frame rate and bitrate
if you’re having issues
streaming live video
from your DVR.
