GE Everest XLG3 VideoProbe Operating Manual page 77

User Manual
Recording Live Video
Before recording video to a DVD, read
To Start Recording, Using Menus
1. Press
- or -
Press
The Video Recording Options menu appears.
2. Select the desired option or options.
Option
Start Recording
Cancel
MPEG Quality
Mic
Select Drives
Select Save Folder
Name Video
quickly.
. Select Video Record > Recording Options.
Description
A flashing red dot appears. As long as this dot is flashing, the system is recording.
If using a DVD, recording starts only after the DVD drive light stops flashing. If you start
recording to a new DVD that has not been initialized manually, the system
automatically initializes it before recording. See
Exits the menu without recording.
MPEG2 High or MPEG2 Low.
For decision factors, see
On, muted or disabled.
Lets you select the drive or drives to record to. When you record to a DVD, it is
recommended that you select a backup drive for simultaneous recording. When you
record to a compact flash card, special considerations apply:
• If you use a compact flash card, it must be an industrial card.
• Videos are always saved to the compact flash slot at MPEG2 low quality, even if you
select MPEG2 high.
• If you record simultaneously to the compact flash slot and a DVD, videos are always
saved at MPEG2 low quality to both media.
(For any drive other than DVD) Lets you select a save folder on the selected drive.
Lets you name the file before recording. If you do not name the file before recording,
the system assigns a name.
Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos
"About DVDs" on page 68.
"Initializing DVDs"
"Reviewing the Setting for Video Quality"
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on page 68.
on page 41.