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AXIS Media Control - H.264 Tab
H.264 Tab
This tab sets the advanced properties for H.264 video processing and default video decoder.
Video Processing
Decode only key frames - By default, AXIS Media Control decodes as many H.264 video frames as possible given the
capabilities and performance of the computer. To decrease the amount of CPU capacity used for video processing, it is possible
to only decode key frames. This will, however, greatly reduce the quality of the video being displayed. For an explanation of
different types of MPEG frames, please refer to the MPEG standards.
Allow frame dropping - This is the default setting that enables the AXIS H.264 Video Decoder to drop frames if rendering
falls behind.
Decoding quality - The decoding quality can be changed for H.264 video. The default setting is Best Quality. Low CPU usage
will increase performance but image quality will be less good. The Dynamic option enables the decoder to adjust decoding
quality in real time according to the current system state.
Note: To use Allow frame dropping and Decoding quality requires that you install or upgrade the AXIS H.264 Video Decoder to version
2.2.0.0 or higher. You will be notified about the need to update the decoder when you try to enable these features.
Default Video Decoder
The H.264 video decoder can be used to view standard H.264 streams and files produced by other sources. This decoder may,
however, conflict with other H.264 applications already installed in the target computer, e.g., XVID, DIVX6 players. Use the
buttons on this tab to attempt to resolve conflicts, or to set this decoder as the default for viewing H.264 video content.