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Changing a recording’s video and audio quality

You can change SMART Recorder settings to control a recording’s audio and video quality.

ClosedTo change a recording’s video and audio quality

  1. Select Menu > Options in SMART Recorder.

    Note 

    If SMART Recorder is hidden, press the SMART Recorder iconSMART Recorder icon in the notification area, and then select Configure Options.

    The Options dialog box appears.

  2. Select a sound quality in the Sound Quality list.

    Note 

    Although higher sound quality produces better audio playback, it also increases the file size.

  3. Select a video quality in the Video Quality list.

    OR

    Select Custom, and then type the required frame rate.

    Note 

    Although a higher frame rate produces higher quality recordings, it also increases the file size.

    Tip 

    If you select Automatic Selection (Recommended), SMART Recorder automatically evaluates your computer and selects the optimal frame rate.

  4. Press OK.

ClosedTo restore a recording’s default video and audio quality

  1. Select Menu > Options in SMART Recorder.

    Note 

    If SMART Recorder is hidden, press the SMART Recorder iconSMART Recorder icon in the notification area, and then select Configure Options.

    The Options dialog box appears.

  2. Press Restore Defaults.

  3. Press OK.