In this tab, the most important recording settings can be made, such as selecting the recording mode or setting the recording speed.
The arming feature for event control handles camera recording. However, the main arming of the camera needs to be activated in order to make the recordings in the first place.
| Parameter | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Off | The recording feature is deactivated. No further parameters will be displayed. |
| Activated | The recording features of the camera are activated (default setting). |
| CS | The recording is activated by a custom signal (CS). |
| From master | The recording feature of the camera will only be enabled if recording has also been activated on the master camera. |
You can select the type of recording for events and story images. The availability of the parameters will depend on the recording mode you select.
| Recording Type | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Snapshot Recording | This option will save individual pre- and post-alarm images (JPEG images), but without sound. Snap shot intervalThis option determines the amount of time between the individual pre-alarm and post-alarm images. You can set values from zero to ten minutes (max.). Pre-alarm imagesNumber of the image that are recorded before the event. Post-alarm imagesNumber of the image that are recorded after the event. Unlimited time to keepThe time to keep is set to unlimited by default. You can select a maximum time to keep, expressed in hours and days, if you deactivate this option. |
| Event recording | This option stores clip files for every event using the MxPEG codec with variable frame rate and optional audio data.Record audio dataIf available in the camera, audio data can also be recorded. Set this option to active to enable audio recording. Event frame rateRecording speed in frames per second (fps). Recording time before eventTime (in seconds) to include in recorded stream before an event has occurred. Recording time after eventTime (in seconds or minutes) to include in recorded stream after an event has occurred. Unlimited time to keepThe time to keep is set to unlimited by default. You can select a maximum time to keep, expressed in hours and days, if you deactivate this option. |
| Continuous Recording | Continually saves video and (optionally) audio data as MxPEG clips.
Record audio dataSimilar to Event Recording, audio data from the camera be recorded with the same quality, regardless of the frame rate. Set this option to active to activate the microphone. Frame rateRecording speed for continuous recording. Unlimited time to keepThe time to keep is set to unlimited by default. You can select a maximum time to keep, expressed in hours and days, if you deactivate this option. |