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Recording Settings

Overview​

Recording Settings control how ITVDesk records video streams locally and how those recordings are exposed to ONVIF Profile G–compatible clients.

ITVDesk implements full ONVIF Profile G support, which means:

  • Start / stop recording via ONVIF
  • Time-based playback
  • Recording search and retrieval
  • Remote playback control from ONVIF clients or VMS systems

Recordings can be managed using:

  • Third-party ONVIF Profile G clients
  • NVR / VMS systems
  • ITVDesk VMS Client (recommended for full feature access)
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Recording Triggers​

Recording can be started and stopped automatically or manually, depending on system configuration and external events.

POS Bill Open / Close Recording Control​

ITVDesk supports POS-driven recording triggers via the POS Overlay API.

  • Recording can start automatically on POS Bill Open
  • Recording can stop automatically on POS Bill Close
  • Each recording segment is directly associated with a specific billId
  • Enables precise transaction-to-video correlation during playback

This mode is ideal for:

  • Retail and hospitality environments
  • Fraud investigation and audit trails
  • Fast search and replay by transaction instead of time

Auto Start Record on Startup​

  • Recording begins automatically when ITVDesk starts
  • Suitable for unattended or always-on systems
  • No client connection required

Auto Start / Stop on Stream Connection​

  • Recording starts when the first client connects
  • Recording stops when all clients disconnect
  • Ideal for on-demand recording scenarios
  • Reduces disk usage when streams are not viewed

Manual Start / Stop Recording​

  • Recording is controlled manually from the UI or via ONVIF
  • Useful for testing or controlled environments
  • ONVIF clients can trigger recording when Profile G is supported

Local Storage Limits​

ITVDesk provides multiple ways to control disk usage.

Disk Usage Limit with FIFO​

  • Recording continues until disk usage reaches the defined limit
  • Oldest recordings are automatically deleted (FIFO – First In, First Out)
  • Recommended for continuous recording systems

Disk Usage Limit and Stop​

  • Recording stops when the disk usage limit is reached
  • No automatic deletion
  • Useful when data retention must be strictly preserved

Data Amount Limit with FIFO​

  • Limits total recording size (in GB)
  • Old recordings are deleted when the limit is exceeded
  • Predictable storage usage independent of disk size

Recording Files​

The Recording Files section allows you to:

  • Browse recorded clips
  • Verify recording timelines
  • Inspect storage usage
  • Validate ONVIF playback compatibility
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Recordings are indexed and exposed to ONVIF clients automatically.

ONVIF Profile G Support​

ITVDesk fully supports ONVIF Profile G, enabling:

  • Remote start / stop recording
  • Playback by time range
  • Forward, rewind, pause
  • Recording search and export
  • Multi-channel recording support

Any ONVIF Profile G–compatible client can control and retrieve recordings without proprietary extensions.

Playback and Control​

Playback can be performed using:

  • ONVIF Profile G clients
  • NVR / VMS software
  • ITVDesk VMS Client, which provides:
    • Timeline-based playback
    • Multi-camera synchronization
    • Simple UI for operators

Performance Notes​

  • Recording runs independently from live streaming
  • Recording does not interrupt RTSP or ONVIF streams
  • FIFO cleanup runs automatically in the background
  • Disk I/O is optimized for long-term continuous recording

Summary​

Recording Settings allow ITVDesk to function as a full ONVIF Profile G recording device.

You can:

  • Control recording behavior automatically or manually
  • Limit disk usage safely
  • Enable remote ONVIF playback and control
  • Use ITVDesk as a recorder, NVR bridge, or hybrid system

This makes ITVDesk suitable for professional surveillance, POS environments, enterprise monitoring, and compliant video retention systems.

Next Steps​

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