EZWatch Evolution - Manual (Page 49)

IP cameras. To save Hard Disk usage, adjust framer ate with original video format or re-encode to smaller file
size by adjusting frame rate, resolution and Quality/Bit rate.
Keep Original Video format:
Select this option to reduce frame rate only but not to re-encode video streams to save Hard Disk
usage.
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Adjust MJPEG video frame rate: Move slider to left to reduce frame rate.
Note: The maximum FPS will correspond to original video streams set up on camera
configuration.
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Keep key-frame only: System will only record key frames of video streaming.
Note: The key frame interval is controlled by each camera
manufacturer and cannot be adjusted.
Customized encoding: * not available under Lite License
The video stream will be decoded then re-encoded by configuration.
Click “Setup” button to adjust “Encoder Parameter”.
Note: Customized encoding function causes high CPU usage,
make sure the PC specification is enough (recommend Core 2
Quad or above )
For Analog cameras
The Encode Video function sets Frame Rate, Quality, and Resolution that you
want to record and provides an approximate recorded time period.
For IPS-G3 Series cards you may additionally choose from different video formats,
including Mpeg4 and H.264.
Note: Capture card devices “IPS series” are required.