Video Surveillance Recording Setup

Learn how-to setup various record modes on Viewtron security camera DVRs and NVRs.

Watch this video to learn how to setup the various video recording modes on Viewtron security camera systems. The setup in this video is applicable to Viewtron IP camera NVRs and Viewtron hybrid BNC camera DVRs.

DVR Recording Setup

If you prefer images and text, instead of video instructions, please refer to these setup instructions.

To access the recording setup screen on Viewtron DVRs and NVRs, click on the Mode Settings link from the main menu.

On the record setup screen, the Record Mode is displayed. Viewtron DVRs and NVRs support the following modes: Continuous Recording, Motion Recording, Sensor Recording, POS (point of sale) recording, and AI recording (Viewtron IP camera NVRs ONLY). You may also setup any combination of two or more of these modes by clicking on the Advanced button.

When you click on the Advanced button, you may select all of the recording modes that you want applied.

If you change the recording mode, another screen will open which allows you to setup different record settings for continuous schedule recording and each other mode that you are using. For example, at CCTV Camera Pros we use continuous recording (Schedule) + AI recording. Viewtron DVRs and NVRs allow you to setup different record settings for continuous recording vs AI recording (for example). The two types of recording can have different resolution, frame rate (FPS), Bitrate, video quality, and audio on / off settings. This is a useful feature for users that want a lower resolution during continuous recording and higher resolution during AI events or motion detection. At CCTV Camera Pros, we typically recording at the highest resolutions and frame rates always.

Custom Record Settings for Each Camera

So far, all of the instructions have been based on all cameras using the same record mode. You may also setup each camera to have it's own unique recording mode(s) and schedule.

To setup each of your security cameras to have a unique recording mode and schedule, change the Mode from Auto to Customization.

On the Schedule Configuration screen, you can select one of more recording modes for each of your security cameras. For each mode, you can select a schedule from the dropdown. If you want to configure a custom schedule, click on the Schedule Management button.

Manual Video Recording Setup

In addition to all of the video recording modes described above, Viewtron DVRs and NVRs also support a manual recording mode. Manual recording allows users to override all of the other recording modes and simply turn recording on manually.

To manually turn video recording on, users can press the manual record button using the mouse. This is seen in the above screenshot.

You may configure how long the DVR will manually record for by selecting the Record Time on the main record mode settings screen. If you choose "Manual", the DVR will manually record until you click on the manual record button again to turn recording off. If you choose a time, the DVR will automatically turn manually recording off according to that time.

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Hybrid DVRs work with Analog CCTV, Network IP, and HD BNC Security Cameras

Users can mix and match different camera technologies. This is perfect for customers that have existing CCTV cameras and want to upgrade to high definition over time. Hybrid iDVR-PROs work with the following security camera types and resolutions.

• 4K BNC Security Cameras
• AHD Cameras (720p, 1080p / 2mp, 3mp, 4mp, 5mp, 4K / 8mp / 4K)
• HD-TVI Cameras (720p, 1080p / 2mp, 3mp, 4mp, 5mp, 4K / 8mp / 4K)
• HD-CVI Cameras (720p, 1080p / 2mp, 3mp, 4mp, 5mp, 4K / 8mp / 4K)
• Network IP Cameras - ONVIF compatible IP cameras up to 4K resolution supported
• Analog CCTV Cameras (all analog resolution supported including CIF, D1, 960H)

Complete Security Camera Systems

Did you know? CCTV Camera Pros can provide a complete surveillance system quote that includes any Viewtron DVR or NVR model? We can include security cameras, cables, connectors, power supplies, and monitors. We can even mix and match IP cameras and HD BNC security cameras because Viewtron DVRs are hybrid. This means that they work with just about any type of security camera. As you have probably already seen on our website, we have 2, 4, 8, and 16 camera surveillance systems in pre-made packages. However, it is not possible for us to package up every combination and quantity of all the different camera models that we carry. So, we can also provide you with a custom quote with as many cameras as you need and a mix of any combination of camera model(s) based on your project requirements. Please request a quote when you are ready.

CCTV Multiplexers

If you are looking for a camera system only for live video display, you may be interested in a CCTV video multiplexer, instead of a DVR. Stand-alone video multiplexers are perfect for people that DO NOT need video surveillance recording or remote Internet access to view their security cameras.