REMOTE ACCESS: DVR Netviewer

Backup

Use Backup to copy recorded video data from your DVR to your PC or Mac.PC users must use Internet Explorer onlyMac users must use Safari only

NOTE: Only the system administrator (by default, ID 9, password 9999 ) may use the Backup function of DVR Netviewer.

NOTE: You may be prompted to install the ActiveX plug-in for Backup to function properly.

Expanded calendar view

Figure 22.0 Backup controls .

When prompted, click the bar to install ACTIVE X to your browser. DVR Netviewer willreset.Youmayneedtologinagainwith your user ID and password.

Figure 22.1 Install the Project1.cab file

NOTE: You may need to log back into your system via DVR Netviewer after the Backup process.

To use Backup:1.Click the (BACKUP) button.2.Click the Channel buttons to select the channel you want to back up.

3.Under Start Time, click to open the pop-up calendar and enter a date and time. Click the SET button.

4.Under Stop Time, click to open the pop-up calendar and enter a date and time. Click the SET button.

5.Click Start to begin backup. The file is saved to C:\DVR_Backup (PC) , Macintosh HD > DVR_Backup (Mac)

NOTE: Backup files carry the file extension

.mov; QuickTime Player is required to view MOV files. Windows Media player can also play .mov files in Windows 7.

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6.Under File, click the text field to select the save location and file name for the backup file.

7.Click Start. File backup begins. Depending on your connection and size of the file, this could take several moments.

Figure 22.2 Backup progress (8 channel shown)

By default, the backed up videos are stored in in a folder named DVR_Backup.

Default save directory for PC users: (C:\DVR_Backup)Default save directory for Mac users: (Macintosh HD > DVR_Backup)

NOTE: PC users can backup video with audio (audio capable cameras required, not included). Mac users can only back up video, with no audio.

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