Modifying recording profiles

2025-03-03Last updated

To address a change in camera configuration requirements, you can modify a recording profile. For example, to change the profile name, video settings, or the video retention period.

Before you begin

Add your recording profiles.

What you should know

The recording location can’t be changed after a profile has been created.

Procedure

  1. In the Genetec™ Configuration web sidebar, click System and select a recording profile.
  2. In the Properties tab, modify the recording profile settings as required.
    1. Change the name of the recording profile.
    2. In the Video section, modify the Resolution, Frame rate, or Maximum bit rate settings.
    3. In the Storage section, modify the Video retention settings.
      Properties tab in Genetec Configuration web sidebar showing modified recording profile settings.
      Note: If the video retention setting is modified to a value lower than one or more of the associated cameras, a warning message is displayed as follows: Recordings made before <date> <time> will be deleted to comply with the new retention period.
  3. Click Save.
    The updated configuration is pushed to all associated cameras.

After you finish

(Optional) Delete any recording profiles that are no longer required.
  1. Select a recording profile.
  2. In the sidebar, click Show more () then click Delete.
    Note: The delete function is only available when a recording profile no longer has any associated cameras.
  3. In the Delete dialog, click Delete recording profile to confirm deletion.