Recording parameters – Interlogix TruVision IP Megapixel PTZ Configuration Manual User Manual
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Recording parameters
You can adjust the video and audio recording parameters to obtain the picture
quality and file size best suited to your needs. Figure 5 and Table 5 below list the
video and audio recording options you can configure for the camera.
Figure 5: Video/Audio Settings menu (Video tab shown)
Table 5: Video setting parameters
No.
Parameter
Description
1.
Stream Type
Specifies the dual streaming method used.
Options include: Main Stream (Normal) and Sub Stream.
2.
Video Type
Specifies the stream type you wish to record.
Select Video Stream to record video stream only. Select
Video&Audio to record both video and audio streams,
3.
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.
Note: Resolutions can vary depending on the camera model.
4.
Bitrate Type
Specifies whether variable or fixed bit rate is used. Variable produces
higher quality results suitable for video downloads and streaming.
Default is Constant.
5.
Video Quality
Specifies the quality level of the image. It can be set when variable bit
rate is selected. Options include: Lowest, Lower, Medium, Higher,
and Highest.