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pre-recording screen menu items

Open scheduler

-will take you directly to the Scheduler screen (see Setting the Scheduler).

-tap on to go back to the pre-recording screen.

Hide text overlay

- will hide all overlaid graphics (status bar, menu items, etc.) to only show the video image.

Start recording

- will start recording right away.

Settings

-will open the Videocorder settings screen (see next section).

-once you have finished adjusting your settings, tap on to go back to the pre-recording screen.

VideoCorder Settings

This screen allows you to adjust the video re- cording parameters to your personal taste.

You can access the VideoCorder Settings screen via the Settings menu item in the pre-recording screen.

Tap on a parameter to highlight it, then use / to select a different setting.

Scheduling Parameters:

Auto Stop Rec

-the duration of time after which the ARCHOS device will automatically stop recording.

-if you tap on (Auto Stop Rec disabled), the recording will continue until you tap on or until the entire hard drive fills up.

Video Parameters:

Rename

-allows you to define the filename before the recording begins, using the virtual keyboard.

-see: Using the Virtual Keyboard.

Source

-options: Auto/Composite/S-Video.

-you can choose which video input you want the ARCHOS device to use. Normally, with a good video signal,

you can set it to Auto and your ARCHOS will scan the DVR station inputs to see which one is receiving video.

Format

-options: Auto/4:3/5:3/16:9/2.35.

-this is the aspect ratio of the screen that the ARCHOS device will record. You can set this manually, but in

most cases you can just leave it on Auto.

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Archos 704 Scheduling Parameters, Video Parameters, Source, Pre-recording screen menu items, VideoCorder Settings