Video and audio configuration
You can adjust the video and audio recording parameters to obtain the picture quality
and file size best suited to your needs. Figure 5 below list the video and audio recording
options you can configure for the camera.
Figure 5: Video/Audio Settings menu (Video tab shown)
Tab
Parameter descriptions
1.
Video
Stream Type: Specifies the streaming method used.
Options include: Main Stream (Normal), Substream, and Third stream.
Video Type: Specifies the stream type you wish to record.
Select Video Stream to record video stream only. Select Video&Audio to
record both video and audio streams.
Note: Video&Audio is only available for those camera models that support
audio.
Resolution: Specifies the recording resolution. A higher image resolution
provides a higher image quality but also requires a higher bit rate. The
resolution options listed depend on the type of camera and on whether main
or sub stream is being used.
Note: Resolutions can vary depending on the camera model.
Bitrate Type: Specifies whether variable or fixed bit rate is used. Variable
produces higher quality results suitable for video downloads and streaming.
Default is Constant.
Video Quality: Specifies the quality level of the image. It can be set when
variable bit rate is selected. Options include: Lowest, Lower, Medium, Higher,
and Highest.
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