Search: Event / Log Search - Swann 960H Digital Video Recorder Instruction Manual

MENU FUNCTIONS
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Search: Backup

Search: Event / Log Search

The Log Search displays a list of events,
presented in chronological order: the most
recent events will be at the end of the list.
The Log lists all events that the DVR
monitored, whether or not any footage was
recorded as a result.
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While the backup process is executed, the DVR will display a pair of
progress meters. The top one indicates the progress of the current video
event, the lower one shows the overall progress.
To end the backup process before it's complete, choose Cancel. Some or all
of the incidents you selected will not have been copied. While backing up,
particularly when transcoding to AVI, the DVR might take a few moments
to register that you've selected Cancel.
Note that, while the backup is in progress the DVR will be inoperable
locally. It will continue recording and monitoring, but won't respond to the
mouse being moved or buttons being pressed (at least, not quickly - cut it
some slack, it's working really, really hard).
You'll still be able to access the DVR remotely via the SwannView Link
software. However, due to the system requirements of backing up footage,
the DVR's performance might be reduced.
Backing up footage can be a slow process - doubly so when transcoding to
AVI. If you're backing up more than a few minutes footage at a time, you've
got time to make a cup of coffee, maybe call a friend or catch up on some
TV. Seriously, it can take a while - talk to any video editor about transcoding
and they'll tell you it takes a long time.
The Event Search menu shows you recordings
that were triggered by the DVR detecting motion.
Typically, the majority of recordings based upon
"Events" are likely to be recordings triggered by
the DVR's motion detection feature.
The search function operates in the same way as
the main playback search: the only difference is
you'll select an Event Type rather than a Video
Type.