Backup video files to external USB thumb drive (not included) or self-powered USB external hard drive (not included).
Note
USB external hard drives (not included) must be formatted in the FAT32 file format to be used with the system.
12.1 Formatting the USB Thumb Drive
It is recommended to format your USB thumb drive (not included) before using it with the system.
CAUTION
Formatting the USB device will permanently erase all data.
To format a USB device:
Insert a USB thumb drive (not included) into one of the USB ports.
From live view, right-click and then select Main Menu. Login if prompted.
Click
>Backup.
Click Browse .
Click Format. Click OK to confirm.
12.2 Backing up Video
Insert a USB thumb drive (not included) into one of the USB ports.
From live view, right-click and then select Main Menu. Login if prompted.
Click
>Backup.
Configure your search options:
Type: Select the recording type you would like to search for or select All to search all recording types. Also, select the video recording stream, choose either Main Stream or Sub Stream.
Record CH: Select the channel you would like to search or select All to search all channels.
File Format: Select DAV to save files to .dav format. You can use the Video Player from www.lorex.com/support to playback .dav files on PC or Mac. Or, select ASF for .asf format. You can playback .asf files in VLC Media Player (free download from www.videolan.org) on PC or Mac.
Note
VLC Media Player is a free software available from www.videolan.org. VLC Media Player is not supported by Lorex.
Start Time/End Time: Select the start and end time for your search.
Click Add. A list of files that match your search criteria appears.
Check files you would like to backup and then click Start. Wait for the backup to complete.
Note
HD video files saved on the system may take up a large amount of disk space. The size of video files selected and the amount
of free space on your USB device is shown at the top of the screen.
12.3 Using Video Clip Backup
Video clip backup allows you to select a duration of video during playback mode and save it to a USB device (not included).
To use Video Clip Backup:
Insert a USB thumb drive (not included) or USB external hard drive (not included) into one of the USB ports.
Click
to mark the beginning of the video clip. Click
again to mark the end of the video clip.
Click
to open the Backup menu.
Configure the following:
Check the USB device where you would like to save the file.
Check the files you would like to back up.
Note
Check the Combine Video check box to combine playback videos into a single playback file.
Click Backup then click Start. Wait for the backup to complete before removing the USB thumb drive.
12.4 Viewing Backup Files
To playback .dav backup video files, a Player is available for PC and Mac at www.lorex.com/support. The PC version of the player is automatically saved to your USB device (not included) when you create a backup file.
12.4.1 Viewing Backup Files on PC
You need a video player to play back .dav backup video files. To find the video player visit www.lorex.com, search for the model number of your product, click on your product in the search results, and click on the Downloads tab.
To view backup video files using the Player on PC:
Download and install the Video Player for PC from www.lorex.com.
Click
to open a back up video file.
Use the Player controls to control playback or select other files for playback.
Video Player Controls
File List: Double-click to open a file.
Display Area: Select the split-screen mode. Double-click a video file to expand. Click the controls inside the display area to do the
following:
: View information about the video file.
: Start/stop a manual recording from the video file.
: Take a snapshot from the video file.
: Close the video file.
Hide/show file list.
Playback controls:
: Playback files in sequence.
: Synchronize playback times.
: Play/pause playback.
: Stop playback.
: Previous frame.
: Next frame.
: Playback speed.
: Volume control.
Zoom Timeline.
Add Files: Click to open back up video files.
Digital Zoom: Click to activate digital zoom mode. Click and drag in the video to zoom in. Right-click to unzoom.
Drag: When digital zoom is activated, click to activate drag mode. Then click and drag in the video to view different areas of
the image.
Full-screen: Click to open the player in full screen. Press ESC to exit full screen.
Config: Click to open the configuration menu for the player. From here you can control the default file formats and save locations
for snapshots and video files saved from the player.
12.4.2 Viewing Backup Files on Mac
You need a video player to play back .dav backup video files. To find the video player visit www.lorex.com, search for the model number of your product, click on your product in the search results, and click on the Downloads tab.
To view backup video files using the Player on Mac:
Double click the downloaded file in Safari to extract the Smart Player app file.
Drag the Smart Player app to your Desktop or Applications list. Double click Smart Player (
) to open it.
Click
to open a back up video file in another location.
Use the Player controls to control playback or select other files for playback.
Video Player Controls
File List: Double-click to open a file.
Display Area: Select the split-screen mode. Double-click a video file to expand. Click the controls inside the display area to do the
following:
: View information about the video file.
: Take a snapshot from the video file.
: Close the video file.
Hide/show file list.
Playback controls:
: When a video file ends, this button lets you select if you want the video player to repeat the same file or play the next
file.
: Play/pause playback.
: Stop playback.
: Previous file.
: Next file.
: Playback speed.
: Volume control.
Zoom Timeline.
Add Files: Click to open back up video files.
Full-screen: Click to open the player in full screen. Press ESC to exit full screen.
Config: Click to open the configuration menu for the player. From here you can control the default file formats and save locations
for snapshots and control the aspect ratio.
About: Click to see version information for the Player software.