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FREE JVC Everio .MOD & .TOD to .mpg conversion
Effective for .MOD and .TOD file formats.
Software: Cyberlink PowerDirector Express 5.0
Tested with Everio GZ-MG575, GZ-HD3, GZ-HD7
Platform: Windows XP SP2, Intel Core2Duo.
Version 1.42 July 2008
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1) Install supplied Cyberlink software
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2) Connect camera by the USB cable
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3) Transfer files from the camera to a storage folder (you may want to rename some files if they are the same name as older ones).
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Converting .MOD files (GZ-MG575)
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Alternatives to JVC supplied Cyberlink: Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0, Avid Liquid 7.2, Sony Vegas 7.0e. These packages all accept direct importation of .MOD files without conversion.
Open Cyberlink PowerDirector Express and set some preferences.
Setup the preferences for file locations. If you intend to export .MOD files to another application such as Premiere then it will be easier to track the locations of the Cyberlink output.
The version being used is from the GZ-HD3 package so it may vary slightly.
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Setup your video format
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Import the media files from the folder into the software (2 methods shown)
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The file O.MOD is selected
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Click OPEN. A video thumbnail appears in the main work area
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DRAG the movie into the timeline below to enable the PRODUCE button
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Select CREATE A FILE if you want output to a different format
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Select the file format and settings (GZ-HD3 version software is shown)
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You can bypass SVRT as it does not always save time. Check your output location and file name
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Setup the name and location of the output file
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The conversion is running
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The file has now been converted from .MOD to .mpg at a preferred rate of quality and is ready for import into any popular editing package including Adobe Premiere.
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FREE Conversion .TOD files to .mpg fast (GZ-HD3 GZ-HD7)
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Option A: In combination with AVID Liquid 7.2 you can rename the files from video.TOD into video.m2t and the software will import the media. It must be the most recent patch version.
Option B: In combination with Canopus Edius Pro you can rename the files from video.TOD into video.m2p or .m2t and the software will import the media.
Option C: Pass-thru via the supplied original software to remove 4-bytes from each frame and create a 1:1 video file in a more generic MPG format. This is explained below. Note, there are many players which can not handle the original files simply with a name change to .mpg - this conversion is robust and reliable.
Has been tested with XP and SP - has not been tested with CBR1440.
Open Cyberlink PowerDirector Express 5 NE (bundled) and set some preferences.
Setup the preferences for file locations. If you intend to export .TOD files to another application such as Adobe Premiere then it will be easier to track the locations of the Cyberlink output.
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Download video files from the camera via USB to the designated storage area.
Rename files as required. Default names can cause problems later.
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Open Cyberlink PowerDirector Express 5 NE. Set up the file locations in preferences
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Notice that the designated EXPORT folder is empty.
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Import .TOD files into PowerDirector Express
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A conversion takes place automatically during the import process
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The files are now waiting for you in the designated export folder.
The self generated files .mpg are compatible with all popular editing packages.
The is no need to select any settings or perform any routine. The generated files are identical to the sources.* You will notice that the MPG files are smaller.
Size of .TOD = Size of .mpg + (number of frames x 4-bytes)
It is not clear why the additional information is required in the .TOD file format.
* this point may vary according to technical information not available at the time of this compilation.
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Other Links
JVC site
JVC tutorials
Magazine Review
Other comments
Steve Mullen - JVC GZ-HD7 eBOOK
Wikipedia on TOD / MOD files
Wikipedia on GZ-HD7
DV Info forum
VLC media player
This document is for educational purposes only. Some items shown here may not apply to your region or system. There is no express or implied assurance given as to the validity of this information. This page has been constructed to show how the supplied software bundled with the camera can be used to convert file formats in a simple way. If you do not have the same software then it may vary.
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