3xLOGIC VIGIL Server - Manual (Page 67)

Hardware CODEC Settings
Depending on the VIGIL Server model, it may use Hardware CODEC recording, which has slightly different cus-
tomization options. For some types of cards the CODEC used can be changed in 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 max-
imum bit rate.
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