Snapshot - FLIR IP Series Instruction Manual

5 Setup
2. For the Main Stream and Sub Stream, configure the following:
• Code Stream Type: For the Main Stream, select General to configure settings
when motion is not detected or Motion to configure settings when motion is
detected.
• Encode Mode: Select the encoding type: H.264 (Main H.264 profile), H.264H
(High Profile H.264), H.264B (Baseline H.264 profile), MJPEG.
Note
A much higher bitrate and faster connection is required to maintain image quality using MJPEG.
It is recommended to use H.264 unless you have special requirements.
• Resolution: Select the desired resolution for the video stream. There is a different
recommended bit rate depending on the resolution selected.
Note
You may not set the resolution above 720p if the Flip function is activated.
• Frame Rate (FPS): Select the desired frame rate for the video stream between 1
and 30 FPS.
• Bit Rate Type: Select CBR (Constant Bit Rate) or VBR (Variable Bit Rate). If you
select VBR, you can select the Video Quality between 1 (lowest) and 6 (best).
• Reference Bit Rate: Recommended bit rate range based on the resolution and
frame rate settings you have selected.
• Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate for each video stream or select Customized
and enter the bit rate in Kbps.
• I Frame: Select the interval for I frames. It is recommended to select 2 unless you
have special requirements.
3. Under Watermark Settings, check to enable watermark to protect against video
tampering.
4. Under Watermark Character, enter the desired watermark text.
5. Click Save to save changes.

5.1.5 Snapshot

The Snapshot menu allows you to configure images quality settings for snapshots.
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