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Record: Mainstream
The functions available allow
you to change the resolution,
frame rate and bitrate for
each camera connected. By
default the recording reso-
lution, frame rate and bitrate
are automatically selected to
fit in with the capabilities of
the provided cameras, how-
ever you can change them if
required.
Channel:
Select a camera that you would like to edit.
Resolution:
By default the recording resolution is automatically selected to
match the capabilities of the provided cameras. Lower resolutions are avail-
able to select if required.
FPS:
The number of frames per second (fps) that your NVR will record. The
default is 15fps, however you can change this if needed. In the HomeSafe
View app, you can select "Mainstream" in Live mode to view your cameras.
Lower the frame rate if you're having issues streaming to your mobile device
(lowering the frame rate to 6fps for example, will reduce the bandwidth re-
quired without sacrificing image quality).
Video Encode Type:
Your NVR utilizes two encoding methods to record vid-
eo. The default method of compression is H.265. This will result in less hard
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drive space used when recording (before older videos are automatically over-
written) and will consume less bandwidth when using the remote playback
feature in the HomeSafe View app. The second method of compression is
H.264. This is a commonly used format for recording and compressing video
and is used in Blu-ray players and to broadcast TV signals. If visual quality is
of importance, change this to H.264, otherwise leave the default selection.
Bitrate Control:
CBR (Constant Bitrate) utilises a fixed bitrate and band-
width to record video. This means your NVR will use the same number of bits
throughout the entire recording, regardless of what is happening on-screen.
VBR (Variable Bitrate) utilises a bitrate that will increase or decrease, de-
pending on how complex the scene is, to record video.
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· Don't forget to click "Save"
to apply settings.
· Use the "Copy" function to
apply all settings to the other
cameras.
· Click the "Close" button to
exit the Main Menu.
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