User Manual

Chapter 9: Archiving recorded files
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Item
Function Description
6
. Free Space Free space available on the backup device is displayed.
7
. Seal Disc Select to prevent other files being recorded onto the disc.
8
. New Folder Create a new folder on the backup device. Files from the recorder can be
archived to a specific folder.
9
. Format Format the USB/eSATA drive.
10
. Archive Start downloading selected files onto the backup device.
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. Cancel Cancel archive and return to the previous menu.
12
. Player Backup Select to include a backup player.
To export recorded files to a backup device:
1. Connect the backup device to the recorder.
If using a USB memory drive, insert the device into the USB port on the front panel.
If using a digital video disk (DVD) or eSATA drive, insert the disc into the DVD drive.
If both media are found in the recorder, the USB device takes precedence over the
DVD.
2. In live view mode, press the Search button on the front panel or remote control.
- Or -
Right-click the mouse and select Advanced Search.
The Advanced Search screen appears.
3. Select the cameras and search parameters required.
Record type: All, constant, motion, text insertion, or alarm.
File type: All, locked, or unlocked.
4. Select the desired start and end times and dates for the recordings.
5. Click Search. The list of results appears.
6. Select the files to export.
Note: You can click the Play button to verify that the selected files are the files to
export.
7. Click Archive. The Archive screen appears.
8. Select the storage medium to export from the drop-down list.
9. Click Archive to begin the backup process.
10. Click OK when archiving is completed. Click Cancel until you return to live view.