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Record Menu Display 7
COMPRESSION LEVEL
The M-JPEG compression settings on all versions of the Omega Deck 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 Omega Deck 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 Component I/O or Composite I/O (or DIGITAL if equipped with SDI).
SINGLE FRAME
Enable single frame to record a 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. Except in a case where there
is already video on the hard drive, and loop record is activated, then only the subsequent recording will loop.
It will not override what has already been recorded.
Note:
The empty space next to the word Record is a hidden menu to switch the pass through from digital to
analog.
Omega Deck Manual, Fast Forward Video, Inc. – Revised 1/06/04
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