MoTeC VCS - Manual (Page 22)

18 Operation
Managing Videos
Video Format
The Video Object file type (.VOB extension) is a container format in DVD-
Video media. VOB is based on MPEG-2 program stream format, but has
additional limitations and specifications in the private streams. It contains the
actual video, audio, subtitle, and menu contents in stream form.
If the VOB file extension is changed to an MPEG-2 type file extension such as
.mpg or .mpeg, the file will still hold all information and is readable, but most
MPEG-2-capable players do not support subtitle tracks.
Tip: To play Video Object files In Windows, use a DirectShow compliant
media player or VLC media player.
Downloading Recorded Videos
Video Folder
All recorded videos will be downloaded in the current Video Folder. To change
the location of this folder, in the main VCS Manager window, click the Browse
button (
).
Note: videos recorded on your VCS can be quite large. Ensure that you have
a significant amount of free disk space.
To import a video from the VCS recorder to a laptop
• Click on the video and then click Import.
While importing the Status column will show NEW (in red)
Tip: You can import multiple videos by selecting videos while holding
SHIFT (for a sequential video selection), or holding CTRL (for a non-
sequential selection).
Note: The import process can take some time depending on the speed
of your computer. The import process has completed when the Status
column shows Imported (in green).
To prepare the VCS for new recordings
• Click
CLEAR Card.
Warning: This will erase all of the videos from the VCS recorder. If you
have not imported the videos prior to clearing the card, they will be lost.