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3. Click Calculate . The recommended maximum values for the frame rate, bit
rate, and HDD free space are then displayed.
Use this information when setting the recoding parameters.
Note: This option is not available via the browser.
Using an external recording device
You can use an external storage device, such as an eSATA HDD, to backup
video or to add its recording capacity to that of the DVR itself. If you change this
option, you must reboot the DVR to implement the change.
To configure for an external recording device:
1. Click the Video Schedule icon in the menu toolbar.
2. Select More Settings.
3. Select one of the two options:
Record and Capture: Extend the recording capacity of the DVR.
Export: Backup data onto an eSATA backup device.
Note: If the external storage device is part of the total internal capacity of the
DVR, then it is no longer available for backing up video.
4. Click Apply.
Configuring overwrite
You can select how the DVR responds when the HDDs become full and there is
no longer sufficient space to save new data.
To configure for overwrite when the HDDs are full:
1. From the menu toolbar, click Video Schedule > More Settings .
2. Under Overwrite , select Yes .