Configuring Snapshot Recording Settings - Lorex NR800 Series Instruction Manual

16 Using the Main Menu
3. Configure the following settings. Settings for the Main Stream are in the left column.
Settings for the Sub Stream are in the right column.
• Resolution: Select the resolution that you want to use to record the selected
channel. Higher resolutions create a more detailed image, but take up more hard
drive space to record and require more bandwidth to stream to connected com-
puters or mobile devices.
NOTE
Available resolutions for the Main Stream and Sub Stream depend on the model of camera that
is connected to the system.
• Compression: Select the video compression type that will be used. It is recom-
mended to select H.264, as it will have the best performance and use the least
amount of disk space.
• Frame Rate (FPS): Select the frame rate in Frames Per Second (FPS) that each
stream will record at. A higher frame rate provides a smoother picture, but requires
more storage and bandwidth.
• Bit Rate Type: Select CBR (Constant Bit Rate) or VBR (Variable Bit Rate) to de-
termine the bit rate type. If you select VBR, you can set the video quality setting
between 1 and 6. If you select VBR, select the Quality from 1 (lowest) to 6
(highest).
• Bit Rate (Kbps): Select the bit rate for each recording stream. A higher bit rate re-
sults in a better image, but increases the amount of hard drive space or bandwidth
required.
NOTE
The Audio/Video setting is not supported.
4. (Optional) Click the Copy button to copy recording settings to other channels.
5. Click OK to save changes.

16.1.7 Configuring Snapshot Recording Settings

The system can be set to record snapshot images when a camera detects motion. These
snapshots can be viewed through the Search menu or can be attached to email alerts
and push notifications. The Snapshot tab in the Recording menu controls the quality and
recording parameters for each camera.
NOTE
In order to enable Snapshot recording, the following menu options must be configured:
• The Snapshot schedule must be enabled for times that you would like to save snapshots. See
16.3.17 Configuring the Snapshot Schedule, page 66.
• Snapshot recording must be enabled for motion detection in the Event menu. See 16.3.8 Configur-
ing Motion Detection, page 60.
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