Backing Up Recording Files; File Backup - Playback/File Search Screen - Security Tronix ST-DVR8716BG User Manual

8. BACKING UP RECORDING FILES

Recording files can be backed up using USB storage devices (e.g., USB flash drive, USB
CD-R/RW, USB DVD-R/RW) or a LAN for storage. Note that if a DVD burner is installed, a USB
flash drive cannot be used for backup.
There are two methods for backing up files: (i) through the PlayBack/File Search screen or (ii) by
going through Main Menu, clicking on the Record icon followed by the Backup icon. Both
methods are described below.
File Backup – PlayBack/File Search Screen
a. Access the PlayBack/File Search screen and search for recording files as described
above in Section 7: Playback Operation.
b. Select the desired files displayed in the Listed Video File Area (#1) by highlighting the
appropriate checkbox.
c. Upon doing so the Backup icon (#4) appears.
d. Upon clicking the Backup icon a Playback/Backup screen similar to the one below will be
displayed.
e. Install a backup storage device such as USB flash drive. The DVR should automatically
detect the device. If not, click the DETECT button. The detected device will appear in the
list box on the top portion of the screen. Select the desired device by highlighting the
device's checkbox. ERASE erases data from the backup drive. STOP aborts the backup
process.
f. Click the BACKUP button. Doing so will display a Backup screen similar to the one below.
If files were selected in the Playback/File Search screen they will be displayed in the
Backup screen's list box. If additional files need to be listed perform a file search using the
search criteria (Type, Channel, Start Time and End Time) in the Backup screen then click
ADD. Select the files to be backed up by highlighting the appropriate checkbox. Note:
clicking REMOVE will delete all files from the Backup screen's list box.
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