Backing up footage to a USB flash drive

Backing up footage to a USB flash drive

When it comes to storing video footage, it’s a good idea to always have a backup file in case the original gets corrupted. The same applies to recorded video from a DVR or NVR, which you can back up to a USB flash drive, letting you view the footage anywhere after converting it to a standard file format. Here’s how to do it:

1. Plug your USB flash drive into the NVR.
2. A “Find USB device” window will appear. Right-click twice, then click the Search button from the menu.
3. You’ll be asked to log in with your username and password (or pattern). The user you log in with must have playback rights in order to locate and back up footage.
4. The playback window appears, with a calendar on the right, use it to locate the video you want from a specific day.
5. At the bottom of the playback window you’ll find the times of the recordings for that day.
6. Use the timeline to find the footage you want, then click the Save button on the right to back up the recording.