Encode - Night Owl HC20X Series User Manual

7.2.3 Encode

View or modify general recording settings for your DVR system.
NOTE: Turning on the Spotlight feature requires enabling the "Human Detection," "Motion," and "Light" settings
under the Cameras>Motion Settings, within the DVR.
Channel: Select channel to edit.
Video Compression: Set the video compression format to optimize transmission bandwidth
and storage space on your DVR.
Resolution: Choose between 960H (960 x 480), 720p (1280 x 720), 1080p (1920 x 1080), 3MP, 4MP,
5MP, or 8MP resolutions based on your TV or monitor capabilities.
Frame Rate (FPS): Increase or decrease the frames per second of the streaming video depending on your
connection speed. Higher FPS equals better video quality. If experiencing lag or stutter, lower the FPS.
Bitrate Type: Select CBR (constant bit rate or a fixed encoding speed) or VB (variable bit rate or an average
encoding speed); if using VBR, you must select the desired quality of video.
Quality: Select the quality of video recording.
Bitrate: Adjust the amount of data transferred while streaming. The default setting is sufficient for most networks.
I-Frame Interval: Choose the interval between I-Frames. When the interval is shorter, the video quality is
higher, however the video needs more network capacity. When intervals between I-Frames are longer, the
video transmission uses less bandwidth, but the video quality is lower.
Audio: Click the box to record sound if your camera is audio enabled. Audio enabled cameras are only included
in certain kit models.
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