Record; Encode - Observint NVR4 Firmware User Manual

SECTION 4

Record

Uses the Record menus to configure the recorder for encode the video and capture files, and when it will record.

4.1 Encode

Use the Encode Mainstream and Substream menus to configure the recording resolution, compression, etc. for each camera channel,
and to enable Audio on the channel if available. In general, Mainstream configures the channel for the highest video resolution from
the camera, and substream sets the video quality used for remote access (web client, smartphone app) and a central management
software (CMS).
To open the Encode menus, click the Record tile in the main menu or click the Record tab on the Setup screen, and then click the
Encode link the left panel.
Mainstream setup
1. In the Encode menu, click the Mainstream tab.
2. Configure each camera channel for the recording parameters you want to use. Recording parameters include:
Resolution: Resolution parameter defines how large the recorded image will be. Often this parameter is set to the
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maximum resolution of the camera connected to the channel.
FPS: This parameter defines the number of frames per second the NVR will record. This parameter has a large effect on
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the amount of video data recorded on the HDD.
Video Encode Type: This NVR supports both H.265 and H.264 encoding.
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