Operation Manual

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Type I Method of storing DV data in AVI format that
was defined by Microsoft. This format stores
data (i.e. video and audio) as a single AVI
stream. It offers better compression, but is
newer, and therefore compatible with fewer
systems than Type II.
Type II Method of storing DV data in AVI format that
was defined by Microsoft. This format stores
data (i.e. video and audio) as a single video
stream and 1-4 audio streams to store DV data.
It offers wider compatibility, but uses an older
compression than Type I. This format requires
slightly more processing time to split the
video/audio stream while capturing.
volume key A point you can set within an audio track in
order to increase or decrease volume
beginning at that point.
WMV (Windows Media Audio) A Windows
streaming audio format used for files destined
to be downloaded or played over the Internet.
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