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4-12 Backup

To back up data, the DVR is equipped with CD and DVD or connected with a storage device
such as HDD, CD, DVD, or DAT via the USB 2.0 port. For the supported portable storages,
see the Appendix. The user can back up data in real-time monitoring, search, log, or playback
mode.

The DATA device uses tar utility to bundle and back up files/directories.

4-12-1 Backup in Real-time Monitoring Mode

①

In real-time monitoring mode, select {Live Menu} {Copy} {Backup}. The backup

menus will then appear as shown in Figure 4-12.

②

The automatic backup time is set to 5 minutes before the Copy (Backup) button is

pressed, and the end time, to the time the Copy (Backup) button is pressed.

③

All channels containing data at the time of backup are backed up automatically.

Depending on the divided screen mode, however, only those channels that can be
viewed may be selected.

④

For the remaining backup procedures, see {Backup} ( {Common Backup Procedure}.

Data obtained before the time was changed cannot be backed up.

4-12-2 Backup in Search Mode

①

Select {Search} ( {Multi-Channel} ( {Minute}.

②

Select {Menu} ( {Copy} ( {Backup}.

③

The automatic backup start time is set to the year/month/date/hour/minute set in search

mode, and the end time, to the last minute/second of the data existing at the selected
time.

④

All channels with existing data at the time of backup are backed up automatically.

⑤

For the remaining backup procedures, see {Backup} ( {Common Backup Procedure}.

4-12-3 Backup in Log Mode

①

Select a date in {LOG} followed by a log related to the data to be backed up.

②

Select {Menu} ( {Copy} ( {Backup}.

③

The automatic backup time is set to 5 minutes before the selected log is generated, and

the end time, to the time the selected log is generated.

④

All channels with existing data at the time of backup are backed up automatically. If a

log has been generated for a specific channel, however, then only that channel is
selected.

⑤

For the remaining backup procedures, see {Backup} ( {Common Backup Procedure}.