GE Everest XLG3 VideoProbe, Operating Manual

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40 Chapter 4 Setting Up the Software GE Inspection Technologies XLG3 VideoProbe System
Reviewing Settings for Image Format and Quality
If you want to choose the format or quality for a particular image you want to capture, you
must change the setting before capturing that image.
To Change Settings for Image Format and Quality
1. Press .
2. Select Setup Menu > Still Save .
3. Select the desired settings:
• Save Format — JPEG or Bitmap
• JPEG Quality — High or Low
Stereo measurement JPEGs are always saved at high quality, even if this setting
is
Low .
Decision Factors for Image Format and Quality
When changing format and quality settings, consider these factors:
• which format is required or preferred
• (for JPEGs only) whether high or low quality is more appropriate
• how much storage space is available
• how many files (images and videos) need to be stored
This table may help you determine the best settings for your situation.
File Format and Quality Typical File Size
a
Storage Capacities (Approx. Number of Images)
b
2.7 GB
Internal Drive
c
512 MB
Removable Storage Device
BMP (Stereo/Shadow) 900 KB ~3000 568
JPEG High (Stereo/Shadow) 200 KB ~13,500 2560
JPEG Low (Stereo/Shadow) 60 KB ~50,000 8533
BMP (Phase) 3.4 MB ~800 150
JPEG High (Phase) 2.3 MB ~1200 223
JPEG Low (Phase) 2.3 MB ~1200 223
BMP (Point Cloud) 1.6 MB ~1700 320
JPEG High (Point Cloud) 500 KB ~5400 1024
JPEG Low (Point Cloud) 400 KB ~6700 1280
a. File size varies by image content. These sizes are based on typical NTSC images; PAL images are 10% larger.
b. Audio (WAV) files consume about 120 KB for every 15 seconds of audio. Image storage capacity must be reduced by
the amount of audio recorded.
c. To learn how to check the available memory on your internal drive, see “Reviewing Settings for the System” on page 44.