DVR Menu
Sub-Stream:
Denes which channels are displayed over the web
along with frame rates and bitrates.
• Resolution: Supports CIF only
• FPS: Set framerate to send over the network, frame
rates depend on the host and local bandwidth
• Encode: Supports VBR and CBR
• Quality: Select between Highest, Higher, Medium,
Low, Lower, Lowest
• Max Bitrate: Set the maximum bitrate that each channel will transmit
Email:
The Cocoon Home Security System can email you motion alerts if settings are enabled. Contact
your network administrator if you do not have this information.
• SMTP Server: Enter your server details. eg.: smtp.gmail.com
• Port: Enter your SMTP port number
• SSL Check: Enable if your server uses SSL
• Send Address: Email address notications sent from
• Password: Email Password
• Receive Address: Email address the alerts will be send to
• Test: Check whether the entered SMTP information is valid or not
DDNS:
Some internet providers operate using DDNS or Dynamic DNS IP addresses. As opposed to a
xed Static IP, a DDNS IP is dynamic and constantly changing. This type of IP address is a problem
for your DVR unit unless you setup a service to manage this. Fortunately there are many services
available that can do this for you. However, some may ask for a nominal fee for their services.
• Enable: Toggle to enable/disable the DDNS settings
• DDNS server: Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down list
• Username: Enter your DDNS provider username
• Password: Enter your DDNS provider password
• Host Domain: Enter your host name provided by your DDNS provider
• DDNS Update [Hours]: Set the frequency that the DVR should check for DDNS updates