what is mod

Guide: what is mod

1. Definition ---what is mod
MOD is an informal name of tapeless video formats used by JVC, Panasonic and Canon in some models of digital camcorders.
A MOD file contains a set of instruments in the form of samples,a number of patterns indicating how and when the samples are to be played, and a list of what patterns to play in what order.

2. How to play mod files?

In fact, MOD video files are nothing but MPEG-2 files with AC3 audio, so you can use MPlayer OS X or VLC Media Player to play MOD files on Mac freely after renaming .MOD into .MV2 or .MPG files.

3. How to convert mod files?

Currently only a few converters can convert mod format. After a survey on the products, I find the the following converters can convert mod files easily:

If you want to convert mod files, just choose any video converter below. I am sure you will satisfy the mod converter.

4. Camcorder collection used MOD format:

JVC MOD camcorders jvc-gz-mg555
    * 2005: GZ-MG30 (HDD), GZ-MG70 (HDD)
    * 2006: GZ-MG37 (HDD), GZ-MG77 (HDD), GZ-MG505(HDD, SD/SDHC card)
    * 2007: GZ-MG130 (HDD), GZ-MG155 (HDD), GZ-MG255 (HDD), GZ-MG555 (HDD, SD/SDHC card)

Panasonic MOD camcorders
    * 2005: SDR-S100 (SD card)
    * 2006: SDR-S150 (SD/SDHC card)
    * 2007: SDR-S10 (SD/SDHC card), SDR-H18 (HDD, SD card), SDR-H200 (HDD, SD/SDHC card)
    * 2008: SDR-H40 (HDD), SDR-H60 (HDD)
    * 2008: SDR-SW20 (SD/SDHC card)

Canon MOD Camcorders
* 2008: FS100 (SDHC), FS10 (SDHC), FS11 (SDHC)

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