Backup

Set start and stop times for recorded video data you wish to copy to a connected USB flash drive (not included).

NOTE: The system supports most brands of USB flash drives from 128 MB ~ 8 GB.

4.Click Yes to format the hard disk or click No to cancel.

Figure 14.1 Confirm formatting

Figure 14.0 Backup menu

Formatting the USB Drive

Prior to backing up data, you must first format the USB flash drive so it will function properly with the system.

ATTENTION: Formatting erases all data on the USB flash drive. This step cannot be undone.

To format the USB drive:1.Connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on the front panel on the system.

NOTE: Do not connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on the rear panel. Only the port on the front panel has been designed for backup data transfer.

2.From the Main Menu, click . The Backup menu opens.3.Click Format.

Please allow a few moments for formatting to take place and the system to reset.

To backup data:1.Connect a formatted USB flash drive to the USB port on the front panel.

NOTE: Do not connect a USB flash drive to the USB port on the rear panel. Only the port on the front panel has been designed for backup data transfer.

2.From the Main Menu, click . The Backup menu opens.

3.Click Start Time, and select the date, month, year, and time to begin the backup. Event Markers will appear in the Time Bar as you scroll through the date and time.

4.Click Stop Time, and select the date, month, year, and time to begin the backup.

NOTE: Event Markers will appear in the Time Bar as you set through the Start and Stop times.

5.Click Select Channel, and select a channel for backup.

6.Click Save. Backup begins—the on-screen counter displays the progress of the transfer based on the selected start and stop times.

7.To cancel Backup, right-click until you return to the main screen. Please allow a few moments for the system to exit.

NOTE: Backup may take several moments depending on the size of data being transferred.

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