User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
 - Chapter 2 Getting Started
- 2.1 Device Startup and Activation
 - 2.2 Using Wizard for Basic Configuration
 - 2.3 Adding and Connecting the IP Cameras
 
 - Chapter 3 Live View
 - Chapter 4 PTZ Controls
 - Chapter 5 Recording Settings
- 5.1 Configuring Parameters
 - 5.2 Configuring Recording Schedule
 - 5.3 Configuring Motion Detection Recording
 - 5.4 Configuring Alarm Triggered Recording
 - 5.5 Configuring VCA Event Recording
 - 5.6 Manual Recording
 - 5.7 Configuring Holiday Recording
 - 5.8 Configuring Redundant Recording
 - 5.9 Configuring HDD Group for Recording
 - 5.10 Files Protection
 
 - Chapter 6 Playback
 - Chapter 7 Backup
 - Chapter 8 Alarm Settings
 - Chapter 9 VCA Alarm
 - Chapter 10 VCA Search
 - Chapter 11 Network Settings
 - Chapter 12 HDD Management
 - Chapter 13 Camera Settings
 - Chapter 14 NVR Management and Maintenance
 - Chapter 15 Others
 - Chapter 16 Appendix
 
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Chapter 5 Recording Settings 
5.1 Configuring Parameters 
Purpose:   
By configuring the parameters you can define the parameters which affect the image quality, such 
as the transmission stream type, the resolution and so on. 
Before you start: 
1)  Make sure that the HDD has already been installed. If not, please install a HDD and 
initialize it. (Menu>HDD>General) 
Figure 5-1 HDD- General 
2) Check the storage mode of the HDD 
Click Advanced to check the storage mode of the HDD.   
If the HDD mode is Quota, please set the maximum record capacity and maximum picture 
capacity. For detailed information, see Chapter Configuring Quota Mode. 
If the HDD mode is Group, you should set the HDD group. For detailed information, see 
Chapter Configuring HDD Group for Recording. 
Figure 5-2 HDD- Advanced 
Step 1 Enter the Record settings interface to configure the recording parameters: 
Menu > Record > Parameters 










