User Manual

24 TruVision DVR 12 User Manual
Configuring overwrite
You can select how the recorder responds when the HDDs become full and there
is no longer sufficient space to save new data.
To configure for overwrite when the HDDs are full:
1. From the menu toolbar, click Video Schedule > More Settings.
2. Under Overwrite, select Yes.
Prioritizing events
You can define the priority between text insertion event and motion alarm if both
are triggered at the same time. Default is motion alarm has priority (Text In <
Motion).
To prioritize events:
1. From the menu toolbar, click Video Schedule > More Settings.
2. Under Event priority, select Text In > Motion or Text In < Motion (default).
Calculating the maximum permitted frame rates and bit
rates
You can easily calculate the correct frame rates, bit rates, and HDD free space
required for your system.
Note: If you should later change any recording parameters, the calculated values
will no longer apply.
To configure recording settings:
1. From the menu toolbar, click Video Schedule > Encoding > Encode
Parameters Recommendation.
2. Enter the number of days to be recorded and the resolution. Also specify
whether the recording period will include weekdays and weekends.
3. Click Calculate. The recommended maximum values for the frame rate, bit
rate, and HDD free space are then displayed.