GE Everest XLG3 VideoProbe, Operating Manual

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User Manual Chapter 5 Capturing Images and Videos 69
Recording Live Video
Before recording video to a DVD, read “About DVDs” on page 68.
To Start Recording, Using Menus
1. Press quickly.
- or -
Press . Select Video Record > Recording Options .
The Video Recording Options menu appears.
2. Select the desired option or options.
Option Description
Start Recording 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
“Initializing DVDs” on page 68.
Cancel Exits the menu without recording.
MPEG Quality MPEG2 High or MPEG2 Low.
For decision factors, see
“Reviewing the Setting for Video Quality” on page 41.
Mic On, muted or disabled.
Select Drives 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.
Select Save Folder (For any drive other than DVD) Lets you select a save folder on the selected drive.
Name Video Lets you name the file before recording. If you do not name the file before recording,
the system assigns a name.