Capture Format; Viewing Live Images - Swann RedAlert2 Operating Instructions Manual

Capture Format

Motion Detection Recording
The RedAlert2 can record in one of two formats: it can either record still images (in
JPEG format) or 5 or 10 second video recordings (as AVI files).
To change the CAPTURE FORMAT:
• Press to enter the menu, and press LEFT
or RIGHT to navigate to the Motion Detection
menu.
• Use UP or DOWN to select Capture Mode,
and press .
• Choose the format you would like, and press
to confirm.
• Select EXIT to leave the menu.
About these file types:
JPEG (often just JPG) is a very standard compression format, retaining most perceivable detail in an
image, whilst vastly reducing file size. It is the most common type of compression used for images
distributed via the Internet. The high compression ratio allows many hundreds of images to be stored
on a 1GB SD card. Any recent computer of any type will be able to read .JPG files. (The name JPEG
comes from the Joint Photographic Experts Group who developed the standard.)
AVI is a popular video format, which is highly compatible with most computers and computer-like
devices (such as recent mobile phones and even video game consoles). AVI is an acronym for Audio
Video Interleave, and has been a popular video 'container' for many years. The term 'container' means
that it is a type of file which holds video data, rather than specifying exactly what kind of video data
it should hold.

Viewing Live Images

By default, the RedAlert2 will boot up straight into LIVE VIEWING MODE. The DISP
button will cycle between displaying a WIRED and a WIRELESS camera connected
to the RedAlert2.
The RedAlert2 is capable of displaying images from two cameras at a time. To
achieve this, one of the cameras must be wired, the other wireless. As the picture
from one camera is displayed in miniature within the other camera's picture, this is
referred to as Picture In Picture mode (PIP MODE) .
1. Press DISP once to switch between the WIRED and WIRELESS camera.
2. Press DISP again to activate PIP MODE.
3. Press DISP a third time if you wish to swap the positions of the main and
miniature images.
4. Note that whilst the
record one at a time.
RedAlert2 can display two images at once, it can only
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