Capture Format

The RedAlert can record in one of two formats: it can either record still images (in JPEG format) or 10 second video recordings (as AVI files).

To change the CAPTURE FORMAT:

1.Press MENU, and using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons, navigate to CAPTURE FORMAT.

2.Press OK to toggle between PHOTO (still image) and AVI (video) formats.

3.Press MENU again to exit, saving your changes.

About these file types:

JPEG (often just JPG) is a very standard compression format, retaining most perceivable detail in an image, whilst vastly reducing file size. It is the most common type of compression used for images distributed via the Internet. The high compression ratio allows many hundreds of images to be stored on the supplied SD card. Any recent computer of any type will be able to read .JPG files. (The name JPEG comes from the Joint Photographic Experts Group who developed the standard.)

AVI is a popular video format, which is highly compatible with most computers and computer-like devices (such as recent mobile phones and even video game consoles). AVI is an acronym for Audio Video Interleave, and has been a popular video ‘container’ for many years. The term ‘container’ means that it is a type of file which holds video data, rather than specifying exactly what kind of video data it should hold.

Quality Settings

The RedAlert has selectable quality settings. You can record images/video in HIGH QUALITY or LOW QUALITY.

HIGH QUALITY is delivers the maximum quality the RedAlert is capable of producing, and is useful for situations where details in your images are desirable. HIGH QUALITY images/videos take up more space on your SD card than LOW QUALITY.

LOW QUALITY conserves space on your SD card at the expense of image quality. The upside of LOW QUALITY is that you can store many more images/videos on your SD card – though these recordings will not look as clear as those recorded in HIGH QUALITY.

To change your QUALITY setting:

1.Press MENU, and using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons, navigate to QUALITY.

2.Press OK to toggle between LOW QUALITY and HIGH QUALITY.

3.Press MENU to exit, saving your changes.

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Swann SW242-WRA, SW244-WDW, SW244-WDS, SW242-WDV warranty Quality Settings, To change the Capture Format

SW242-WDV, SW242-WRA, SW244-WDS, SW244-WDW specifications

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