Interlogix DVR 41 User Manual - Manual (Page 95)

9BChapter 10: Recording
TruVision DVR 41 User Manual 89
8. Click Back to return to live view.
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. Click the Video Schedule icon in the menu toolbar.
2. Select Encoding > Encode parameters suggestion .
3. Enter the number of days to be recorded and the resolution. Also specify
whether the recoding period will include weekdays and weekends.
4. Click Calculate . The recommended maximum values for the frame rate, bit
rate, and HDD free space are then displayed.
Use this information when setting the recoding parameters.
Note: This option is not available via the browser.
Using an external recording device
You can use an external storage device, such as an eSATA HDD, to backup
video or to add its recording capacity to that of the DVR itself. If you change this
option, you must reboot the DVR to implement the change.
To configure for an external recording device:
1. Click the Video Schedule icon in the menu toolbar.
2. Select More Settings.