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SECTION 4
Record
Uses the Record menus to configure the recorder for encode the video and capture files, and when it will record.
4.1 Encode
Use the Encode Mainstream and Substream menus to configure the recording resolution, compression, etc. for each camera channel,
and to enable Audio on the channel if available. In general, Mainstream configures the channel for the highest video resolution from
the camera, and substream sets the video quality used for remote access (web client, smartphone app) and a central management
system (CMS).
To open the
Encode
menus, click the Record tile in the main menu or click the Record tab on the
Setup
screen, and then click the
Encode
link the left panel.
Mainstream setup
1. In the Encode menu, click the Mainstream tab.
2. Configure each camera channel for the recording parameters you want to use. Recording parameters include:
—
Resolution
: Resolution parameter defines how large the recorded image will be. Often this parameter is set to the
maximum resolution of the camera connected to the channel.
—
FPS
: This parameter defines the number of frames per second the DVR will record. This parameter has a large effect on
the amount of video data recorded on the HDD.
—
Video Encode Type
: This DVR supports only H.264 and H.265 encoding for analog cameras.
—
Bitrate Control
: Select the bitrate level. For a simple scene, such as a gray wall is suitable constant bitrate (CBR). For
more complex scene, such as a busy street is suitable variable bitrate (VBR).
SECTION 4: RECORD
