How to Backup and Export Footage on a Dahua NVR

How to Backup and Export Footage on a Dahua NVR

Description

This guide will walk you through the process of backing up video files from the new NVR 4.0 system UI. 

Prerequisites

  • Latest firmware installed on your device
  • Monitor connected to the device
  • USB mouse to control system UI

Video Instructions


Step by Step Instructions

1. From the main menu, go to the second page and click on the "Backup" option.

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2. The backup page will open as shown below:

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3. Plug in an external drive to save your downloaded file. Select the path where you want to save the file, and use the option to create a new folder if desired. Click "OK" when finished.

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4. Select the record channel you wish to search, keeping in mind that you can only search one channel at a time.

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5. Select the recording type you wish to search for.

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6. Set the start and end time for your search, then click "Search."All recorded files that meet your search criteria will be shown on the list.

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7. Select the desired files and click "Backup."

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8. The downloading process will begin.

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9. Once finished, a folder information window will pop up. Click "OK."

Your video files are now backed up and ready to be accessed from the external drive.

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