Technical Manual

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CAMERA SETTINGS
This submenu has three tabs covering the video stream (data transmission), on-screen displays of
information and event notice snapshots.
Resolution Tab
PICTURE 4.1-2
Network download speeds can affect the amount of data that can be transferred. Your DVR records
a larger “Main Stream” and a smaller, lower resolution “Extra Stream” which is accessed by remote
devices. If you have enough bandwidth, you can remotely access the Main Stream for a clearer picture.
Changes made on the Extra Stream will not affect video saved to your DVR.
Main Stream - This is the video sent from your camera to your DVR’s hard drive.
Extra Stream - The Extra Stream is a smaller video stream for viewing on mobile or remote devices.
Channel - This is the channel you’ll be modifying.
Code-Stream Type - You can have your camera record at different settings depending on whether it’s
recording normally or due to an alarm or motion-detection (MD) event.
Compression - Leave at H.264 for best video compression (smaller file size)
Resolution - The default will be the maximum capability of your camera. Lower settings use less data.
Frame Rate (FPS) - Variable between 1 and 30. The higher the number, the smoother the video.
Bit Rate Type - Variable versus Constant. Variable provides better compression, but issues may arise
when streaming for remote viewing.
Bit Rate (KB/S) - Measured in Kilobytes per second. Reduce this first if you are having image quality or
performance issues.
Audio/Video - Automatically enabled on the Main Stream, this can be turned on or off as needed. There
must be a microphone or audio-enabled camera for audio to be recorded.
•Copy the settings from one camera and apply them to another channel, if desired.
•ClickApply to test your settings.
•ClickSave before exiting this widow to preserve your changes.
Changed to indicate that
audio can be turned on/off
on both streams.