1. Video profiles define video quality. Video profiles are used in camera profiles. To configure video profiles, go to Camera > Configuration > Video Profile. For details, see “Configuring video profiles”.

2. Camera profiles define video storage options and recording schedules (either continuous or motion detection). Camera profiles will be used when you configure the discovered cameras. To configure camera profiles, go to Camera > Configuration > Camera Profile. For details, see “Configuring camera profiles”.

3. Connect the camera to the NVR. FortiRecorder NVR can discover the connected cameras automatically and display them under Camera > Configuration > Camera with Status as Not Configured. See “Connecting FortiRecorder to the cameras”.

4. After you configure the above settings, go to Camera > Configuration > Camera to configure all other camera settings, such as IP address, motion detection windows, and so on. See “Configuring cameras”.

5. Go to Camera > Configuration > Camera Group to add individual camera to different groups to facilitate camera management. For details, see “Camera groups”. Camera groups are used in user profiles. For details, see “User configuration workflow”.