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9. Capture Format and Quality Settings
The wireless DVR can record in one of two formats: it can either
record still images (in JPEG format) or 5 or 10 second video
recordings (as AVI files).
To change the CAPTURE FORMAT:
1) Press to enter the menu, and press LEFT or RIGHT to navigate
to the Motion Detection menu.
2)
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4) Select EXIT to leave the menu.
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