M2 User's Manual V 1.0 Revised 4/21/2003
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6.1.1. Encoding Functions:
There are two methods to encode a composer, Export Composer and Compile Composer. When
ever either of these buttons are used, the system will encode all of the Snippets which have been
added or changed since the last time the composer was encoded, and store the MPEG files in the
CMACData folder. The Export Composer adds the ability to provide a target drive where the MPEG
files will be copied to, after they are encoded. Typically, this will be used to point to the PC Card
drive where the M2 Memory card would be burned.
If the User Double Left clicks a snippet in the snippet section, the Snippet properties screen will
pop-up. This screen, shown below provides certain specifics about the source WAV file and allows
the user to change the format and audio quality of the MPEG file being produced.
The snippet can be played using the Media Player bar in the lower part of the dialog box.
Descriptive information can be entered in the “Snippet Text” section.
After making any changes to the snippet properties, make sure to hit the “SAVE” button in the lower
left hand side of the dialog box for the setting to take effect.
The “Set Default” pushbutton allows the user to set the default settings for the Encoding Quality and
Output Format of the MPEG file to be produced. Every WAV file dragged into the snippet section
will default to these settings. After making changes, make sure to save the settings for them to take
effect.
6.1.2. Miscellaneous control functions:
The “Tools” drop down menu in the top, left hand portion of the screen provides the functions to
control the screen format save mechanism settings and an “Other Settings” dialog. In the “Other
Settings” section, two settings are provided: Low Priority Encoding and Make WAV File Copies.
