Quick Start Guide

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Stream Type enables/disables audio streaming from the camera (if the camera does not have
audio capabilities, then the Stream Type will only have Video option).
Resolution allows setting of the recording resolution.
Bitrate Type allows the DVR to save HDD space when set to Variable (available choices:
Variable and Constant)
Video Quality adjusts picture clarity (medium setting/3 green squares) is recommended.
Medium setting is the balance between good picture and saving HDD space).
Frame Rate allows setting of the recording frame rate (12-15 fps is recommended to save
HDD space and not to have a “choppy” image)
Max Bitrate Mode allows choosing between preset bitrate values and customizing the values
(General setting is recommended)
Max Bitrate (KBPS) is the chosen bitrate for streaming the video.
Max Bitrate Recommended is the DVR’s recommended bitrate according to the parameters
set above.
Record Audio allows turning the audio recording on or off (for IPC, this option is only available
if the camera has a microphone connected to it).
Video Stream allows changing the recording stream between Main Stream and Sub Stream
(this step requires a restart).
Input Resolution shows the resolution of video stream from camera.
Recording Time (days) shows how much time left for recording, based on current HDD
volume and recording parameters.
Please refer to the table below for recommended recording parameters
Resolution
Video Quality
Frame Rate (FPS)
Bitrate (KBPS)
320x240 (QVGA)
Medium (3 squares)
12-15
207
352x240 (CIF)
Medium (3 squares)
12-15
384
640x480 (VGA)
Medium (3 squares)
12-15
768
704x480 (4CIF)
Medium (3 squares)
12-15
1024
1280x720 (720P)
Medium (3 squares)
12-15
2048
1280x960 (960P)
Medium (3 squares)
12-15
2048
1600x1200 (2MP)
Medium (3 squares)
12-15
2560
1920x1080 (1080P)
Medium (3 squares)
12-15
3072