Defender 4K Product Manual

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Encoding Parameters
Main Stream settings for Continuous and Event recordings. Encoding is the
process of preparing the video for output. Video is encoded to meet proper
formats and specifications for recording and playback.
Stream Type
Audio recording is not available on Defender cameras. Video should be
selected for this setting.
Resolution
Adjusts the video resolution setting recorded by the camera.
Bitrate Settings
Adjusts the bitrate settings on the camera.
Video Quality
This setting affects the amount of space recorded footage uses on the hard
drive. If the setting is increased it will reduce recording time and footage
will take up more space on the hard drive.
Frame Rate
Adjusts the number of frames per second the DVR will record.
Video Encoding
Adjusts the encoding method used for the selected camera.
Enable H265+
When enabled the DVR will compress the video to the maximum
compression rate (H.265) and will ensure optimal video quality. This will
increase the recording space available on the DVR.
MORE SETTINGS
1. Use the Pre-record drop-down to select the amount of time the DVR will record before a
scheduled time or event occurs. (example: if the schedule is set to start recording at 10:00 AM and you
select 5 seconds – the DVR will start recording at 9:59:55).
2. Use the Post-record drop-down to select the amount of time the DVR will record after a scheduled
time or event occurs. (example: if the schedule is set to stop recording at 10:00 AM and you select 5
seconds – the DVR will stop recording at 10:00:05).
3. Click the Expired Time (day) field to enter the number of days a recording will be kept on the hard
drive before the file will be deleted. The default is set to 0 which means the recording will not be
deleted and the footage will be kept until it is manually deleted or the system overrides the footage
based on your settings.
4. Use the Video Stream drop-down to select between Main and Sub Stream for this setting.
5. Click OK to save your settings.
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