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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.
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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Backup Player
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BACKUP
CHAPTER 5
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
Data
Backup list box.
Select specific events or select the All button. Clicking the Backup button will bring up the Backup
Information window:
PICTURE 5-2
PICTURE 5-1
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 Desktop 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.
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 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
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.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Audio
If you have recorded audio with the video file that you wish to back up, you
MUST select the .DVR
format for your file. You will also need to ensure that the box next to Desktop Player is selected as
well. If you are sharing the video with anyone, such as law enforcement, the player will allow them to
hear the audio along with seeing the video. You may also use the player to convert the file to the more
conventional .AVI format and the audio tracks will be included in the video. Please note that files backed
up via a Macintosh computer will not retain audio.
Locking the file
In situations where the video file is to be used as evidence, we recommend
locking the file first as
described in Section 4.8 File Search, Playback and Management. This can be done either locally
on the DVR, or remotely through your mobile device or computer. Please see the Remote Monitoring
Guide for instructions on performing this function away from the DVR. Once it has been locked, it
cannot be erased or overwritten unless the entire hard drive is reformatted.