MANUAL V1.0 | Optional Functionalities > p. 49 |
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
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
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
•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:
-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.