Swann DVR4-950 - Manual (Page 18)

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Backing Up Footage to PC
The DVR4-950™ has a backup feature via the USB port on the back of the DVR.
The DVR accepts most flash drives or thumbdrives. The flash drive / thumb-
drive must be formatted to the FAT32 file system. Please see your flash drive’s /
thumbdrive’s instructions regarding formatting. Follow the steps below to backup
footage:
1. Insert a USB flash drive / thumbdrive (not included) to the USB port.
2. Press Play to enter playback mode or use the Time Search feature to find a
recording.
3. Pause playback at the start of the footage you would like to backup.
4. Press the Menu / File button to display the USB Backup Mode.
5. Press the CH1 button to
designate the start of a backup
recording.
6. Play and find the end of the
footage you want to backup
and press Pause.
7. Press the CH2 button to
indicate the end of a backup
recording.
8. When you have chosen the
START and END time of the
recording press the CH4 button
to continue.
9. The Backup to USB screen will appear
with details of the USB device inserted, size
requirements and file name. Press CH4 to
begin copying.
10. When the backup is complete press the
Stop button and remove the USB device.
NOTE: USB back up can take up to the same amount of time as playing
back the video on screen. Eg. 1 hour play back may take up to 1 hour to
back up.
WARNING: Do not connect the DVR directly to a computer. Do not
remove the USB Flash Drive while the DVR is copying footage. Damage
may occur to attached devices if used improperly.