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Record Menu Display 7
COMPRESSION LEVEL
The M-JPEG compression settings on the DigiDeck are user selectable from 4:1 to 20:1. In practice, it is
advisable to set the compression to correspond with the best quality to storage ratio. A setting of 7:1 is a
good setting for general purpose Betacam images, 1O: 1 for S-VHS, 15:1 for VHS. Use the UP and DOWN
arrows to scroll through the levels and choose the desired setting.
MIN. PER GB:
This screen gives you a basic reading of the minutes of storage generally available with the corresponding
compression setting. The frames are dynamically quantified, which means that if you set the DigiDeck at 5:1,
it may record some frames at 4:1 and less complex ones at 8:1 but will maintain an image quality level of
approximately 5:1.
TOTAL TIME:
This number relates to the amount of time available for recording, based on the approximate minutes per
gigabyte and the amount or size of the storage media.
TIME LEFT:
As above, this figure will give a quick reading of approximately how much time is left for recording.
INPUT
Allows you to select between Composite and Y/C (S-video) inputs.
SINGLE FRAME
Enable single frame to record one single frame at a time.
LOOP RECORD
This function allows you to continuously record material to the hard drive. Once the drive is full, the process
starts again at the beginning of that clip by recording over the previous material.
Note:
The empty space next to the word Record is a hidden menu to switch the pass through from digital to
analog.
DigiDeck digital video recorder™ Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. Revised 1/20/04
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