ACTi IP Utility V4.3.03 - Manual (Page 13)

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IP Utility User’s Manual 4.3.03
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Configuring the Video / Audio Settings
The video configurations such as resolution, frame rate or encoder type are the keys in user ’s
application. However, they vary by different platforms and camera capabilities. For example, ACTi
ACM cameras support MJPG and MPEG4 encoders, while TCM cameras support MJPG,
MPEG4 and H.264 encoders. To let user manage various devices regardless of those
configuration differences, IP Utility provides complete lists of options for both video and audio
configurations; if the option you choose is not supported by the model, IP Utility will apply the
next mediate value.
Configuration Description
Video Streaming
Mode
For devices with dual stream functionality, they can use a smaller video
stream for live view with lesser frame rate to save CPU power. Meanwhile
the recording stream can be larger and have more FPS to retrieve
evidence when needed.
Video Encoder Select the encoder’s compression type.
Video Resolution Select the video resolution of the device. “Max” will automatically pick the
max resolution of each device ’s capability.
Video Frame Rate Select the available frame rate. “Max” will automatically pick the max frame