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This DVR supports backing up files to USB flash drives, USB hard drives and USB DVD
burners through the USB port on the front panel. Remote backups can be performed over the
Internet. Refer to Section 2.4 Remote Backup in the Remote Monitoring Guide.
burners through the USB port on the front panel. Remote backups can be performed over the
Internet. Refer to Section 2.4 Remote Backup in the Remote Monitoring Guide.
BACKUP INFORMATION
BACKUP INFORMATION
Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup
Start
Start
Cancel
Cancel
Start Time
End Time
The Number of Files
Size [GB]
Storage Media
Free [GB]
Backup Player
Save File Type
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Start Time
End Time
The Number of Files
Size [GB]
Storage Media
Free [GB]
Backup Player
Save File Type
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BACKUP
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Set the start and end times as well as
channel(s) you wish to back up. Clicking the
Search button will bring up the search results
in the
channel(s) you wish to back up. Clicking the
Search button will bring up the search results
in the
Data Backup list box.
Select specific events or select the All button. Clicking the Backup button will bring up the
Backup Information window:
Backup Information window:
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Save File Type: Choose between DVR and AVI. The former will save the video in a
proprietary format while the latter will create a standard .avi file usable by most media
playback software. If you choose the DVR format, you need to select the Backup Player
option (see
proprietary format while the latter will create a standard .avi file usable by most media
playback software. If you choose the DVR format, you need to select the Backup Player
option (see
Picture 5-2
) as well. This will save a stand-alone playback program in a separate
folder labeled
Video Play on the same drive.
Clicking on the Start button will begin the backup and the progress bar will display the
progress.
progress.
PLAYING BACK A VIDEO FILE ON A COMPUTER
Windows PC - You may play AVI formatted files using Windows Media Player, QuickTime,
DIVXplayer or other media players. The files can be opened and played in a similar manner
to any other media file. You may need to download and install the K-Lite Codec as described
above.
The Superplay.msi program is a PC-only application and is saved onto the same drive as
video files when the Backup Player option is selected. Launch the software in the normal
manner and then click on Open Path and navigate to the folder containing the video files and
DIVXplayer or other media players. The files can be opened and played in a similar manner
to any other media file. You may need to download and install the K-Lite Codec as described
above.
The Superplay.msi program is a PC-only application and is saved onto the same drive as
video files when the Backup Player option is selected. Launch the software in the normal
manner and then click on Open Path and navigate to the folder containing the video files and
select the file you wish to play back.
Apple Macintosh - At this time, you must use the Remote Backup feature to save the
file to your computer through the remote viewing software. See section 2.4 of the Remote
Monitoring Guide for instructions on this process.
You
file to your computer through the remote viewing software. See section 2.4 of the Remote
Monitoring Guide for instructions on this process.
You
MUST select the AVI format when backing up the video file for playback on a Mac
computer. You can use the QuickTime player or other video player and open the video file in
the normal manner.
the normal manner.
This window will present a summary of the
number of files, starting and ending times,
total size of the files and whether you have
space available on the receiving storage
media. Disk Cleanup will erase the contents
of the storage media to make room. You can
select which type of device you are recording
to as well as what type of file you will be
creating.
number of files, starting and ending times,
total size of the files and whether you have
space available on the receiving storage
media. Disk Cleanup will erase the contents
of the storage media to make room. You can
select which type of device you are recording
to as well as what type of file you will be
creating.
NOTE! External USB hard drives used for backing up data will need to be
in the FAT32 format. Most new drives will need to be reformatted before use
with this DVR.
in the FAT32 format. Most new drives will need to be reformatted before use
with this DVR.
FORMATTING A USB DRIVE IN FAT32
To format a USB flash drive with FAT32, plug it into a PC running Windows XP or later. Go
to
to
My Computer to locate the drive’s icon. Right click on it and select Format in the list of
available options. Select FAT32 and check the box marked Quick Format before clicking
Start.
For USB drives over 32GB in size, you should use a FAT32 format utility such as those
available through CNET.com.
Start.
For USB drives over 32GB in size, you should use a FAT32 format utility such as those
available through CNET.com.
BACKING UP A FILE
Selecting BACKUP in the Main Menu will open the Backup configuration window.
The search for files to backup is much like the method used to search for files to play back as
was covered in the previous chapter.
The search for files to backup is much like the method used to search for files to play back as
was covered in the previous chapter.