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Title: low resolution playback
Post by: mmikos on July 13, 2014, 09:17:26 AM

when i playback recordings on my 899si HD unit, the screen resolution reverts to a very low and blocky resolution.  same files will playback fine in Humviewer or when initially recorded.  any thoughts on how to improve or what i might be doing wrong.  The recordings look like early video game resolution.  very blocky.

Title: Re: low resolution playback
Post by: sfw1960 on July 13, 2014, 12:53:54 PM

What version software are you running?

Title: Re: low resolution playback
Post by: mmikos on July 13, 2014, 03:07:44 PM

ver 7.02

Title: Re: low resolution playback
Post by: sfw1960 on July 13, 2014, 05:01:52 PM

We always recommend resetting back to defaults both before AND after an update, if you'd like you can go on your data card and take a shorter recording (file size) from the RECORD folder and I will see how it plays on my machines.
To be honest - I have not recorded any other than a simulator - since I have been having fun with the fish and the screen shots.
There are several files you'd need to make into a zip file like a "R00002" folder (has a .SON and a .IDX file in it), and a "R00002.DAT" on the main root of the card;  I think a "R00002.XML" was created using the SON2XTF converter... Don't recall - but any recording that has the same file name numberering should be included and I can see what I come up with on either the 998 or my own 899.
My emails is my username@TgmailDOTcom.
I can check one out if you like??
I usually use Hummviewer here on the PC so I'm not even sure it that's an issue here - I also use class 10 SDHC Cards for the speed - if you have any of the following type:
SD, SDHC and SDXC - please be warned the SDXC format isn't supported and the machines DON'T like it, and could cause issues.

LMK!!

Robert

Title: Re: low resolution playback
Post by: mmikos on July 13, 2014, 05:59:56 PM

Robert

thanks for all the good information, I will certainly take heed.   I did find the problem.  If you are viewing a playback in any speed other than straight play i.e.  1/2 speed, 2x or 4x, it will pixelate the screen, giving it the effect of an old video game.  Normal speed plays in the definition of the original recording.  Once again, strictly a user problem (me)

thanks

mike

Title: Re: low resolution playback
Post by: sfw1960 on July 13, 2014, 06:16:40 PM

COOL!
Glad you got it sorted and it's no problem.
If you ever run into a snag, I am usually around here, BBC or www.Michigan-Sportsman.com/forum (http://www.Michigan-Sportsman.com/forum)

Give a shout any time!

Robert