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3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera
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Defining recording parameters
You can adjust the video recording parameters to obtain the picture quality and
file size best suited to your needs. Figure 11 below lists the recording options you
can configure for the camera.
Figure 11: Video setting menu
Parameter
Description
Channel
name Name of the camera
Encod
ing parameters Specifies the dual streaming method used.
Options include: Main stream and sub stream. Default is Main.
Stream type
Specifies the stream type you wish to record.
Select Video to record video stream only. Select Video&Audio to record
both video and audio streams. Default value is Video&Audio.
Resolution
Specifies the recording resolution. A higher image resolution provides a
higher image quality but also requires a higher bit rate. The resolution
options listed depend on the type of camera and on whether main or
sub stream is being used. If you make changes to this option, you must
reboot the camera to implement the changes. The options are:
Main stream: 352*240, 352 *288, 640*480.
Sub stream: 320*240, 352*240 and 352*288.
Note: Resolutions can vary depending on the camera model.
Image quality
Specifies the quality level of the image.
Value is prepopulated High. It cannot be changed.
Bit rate type
Specifies whether variable or fixed bit rate is used. Variable produces
higher quality results suitable for video downloads and streaming.
Default is Constant.