3xLOGIC VIGIL Client - Manual (Page 19)

3xLOGIC’s VIGIL Client - Users Guide Page 19
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ME Accuracy
Motion Estimation Accuracy includes two options: Full Pixel and Half Pixel. Full Pixel checks for
motion comparing differences of full pixels. Half Pixel will check for motion using an interpolation
method that detects finer movements. Note: Half Pixel is a CPU intensive setting.
ME Algorithm
The Motion Estimation Algorithm changes the shape of the area used for motion detection and
includes two options: Full Search and Fast Search. Fast Search will save CPU time but Full Search is
more accurate.
ME Vectors
Sets the number of vectors tested for motion from 1 to 4. The greater the number, the more CPU
processing is required.
Hardware CODEC Settings
Depending on the DVR model, it may use Hardware CODEC recording, which has slightly different
customization options. For some types of cards the CODEC used can be changed on the VIGIL Server Settings
| Hardware Tab via the Hardware CODEC Dropdown box.
Variable Bit Rate
The default setting of Variable Bit Rate allows the encoder to change its recording bit rate
automatically as required. This option offers the best combination of file size and visual quality.
Constant Bit Rate
Changes a variable bit rate into a constant bit rate. A setting of Constant Bit Rate with a very high
bit rate selected will provide the maximum video quality settings, although this is at the expense of
storage space.
Restrict Maximum
Bit Rate
Sets a hard limit on the maximum quality that can be recorded. Use the slide bar to select the
desired maximum bit rate.
Recording Rate / Resolution
In the Recording Rate / Resolution Section, the cameras are grouped into Bank tabs that represent the
physical camera banks in the DVR. This allows the user to maximize the capture resolution and recording
speeds for each camera bank. When the number of FPS is changed in the Recording Rate / Resolution window,
it is applied to all recording modes.
Note: The number of banks and the cameras in each bank is determined by the capture card
installed, which cannot be configured. There are many possible layouts of banks and channels per
bank. If no capture card is installed (NVR) only the Network Camera tab will be available.
Camera Select a camera number within the current bank tab to change its settings.
Capture
Resolution
Select the desired recording resolution from the drop-down menu.