18  TruVision 12/32 Series IP Camera Configuration Manual 
Figure 5: Video/Audio Settings menu (Video tab shown) 
 
Table 5: Video setting parameters 
Tab  Parameter descriptions 
1. 
  Stream Type: Specifies the streaming method used. 
Options include: Main Stream (Normal), Sub Stream and Third stream.  
 
Video Type: Specifies the stream type you wish to record.  
Select Video Stream to record video stream only. Select Video&Audio to 
record both video and audio streams. 
Note: Video&Audio is only available for those camera models that support 
audio. 
 
Resolution: Specifies the recording resolution. A higher image resolution 
provides a higher image quality but also requires a higher bit rate. The 
resolution options listed depend on the type of camera and on whether main 
or sub stream is being used.  
Note: Resolutions can vary depending on the camera model. 
 
Bitrate Type: Specifies whether variable or fixed bit rate is used. Variable 
produces higher quality results suitable for video downloads and streaming. 
Default is Constant. 
 
Video Quality: Specifies the quality level of the image. It can be set when 
variable bit rate is selected. Options include: Lowest, Lower, Medium, Higher 
and Highest. 
 
Frame Rate: Specifies the frame rate for the selected resolution. 
The frame rate is the number of video frames that are shown or sent per 
second.  
Note: The maximum frame rate depends on the camera model and selected 
resolution. Please check the camera specifications in its datasheet.  
 
Max bit rate: Specifies the maximum allowed bit rate. A high image 
resolution requires that a high bit rate must also be selected.  
 
Video Encoding: Specifies the video encoder used.