135Copy recorded imagesCopy images recorded by the recorder onto SD memory card or external storage devices (External HDD andUSB memory).It is recommended to make back-up copies on a regular basis for unexpected situations such as malfunction ofthe hard disk drives. Personal information may be included in copied images. Take an extra caution to handleand manage the medium used for copying to prevent from information leakage.It is impossible to copy recorded images when the recorder is in the following statuses.When the copy window is being opened by other user via a network•When the SD memory card or external storage device is being selected by another user via a network•When the media other than hard disk drives is selected•The copied recorded images can be played on the recorder or on a PC using the dedicated viewer software.The viewer software will be automatically copied to an SD memory card or an external storage device on whichrecorded images are copied. Refer to page 174 for how to operate the viewer software. Refer to page 139 forhow to play the copied recorded images on the recorder.Note:To copy recorded images onto an SD memory card, it is necessary to format an unformatted SD memory•card or an SD memory card formatted with another device on this recorder. (☞ Page 138)When copying images onto an external storage device, format the device first before starting copying.•Required time for copying varies depending on the data size to be copied. It will take longer time to copy•recorded images when they were recorded with a larger image capture size, in a higher quality or at a higherframe rate even though the same number of cameras and the same duration are set for copying.Copying of recorded images may sometimes be performed incorrectly when there exist 2 or more images•recorded at the same date & time resulting in change of the date & time setting or the auto time adjustmentfunction.In the following cases, the copying currently being performed will stop.•When any of the settings of the recorder is changed•When a user who started manual copy logged out (It will take around 90 seconds until copying is•stopped after the web browser is closed.)When the original data (source for copying) is lost (overwritten or malfunction of the hard disk drive)•Important:This product cannot play images copied on an external storage device, Use the dedicated viewer software•to play them.Step 1Insert an SD memory card to this product or connectan external storage device to the copy port "COPY".(☞ Page 102)Step 2Click the [Copy] button on the operation panel of themain monitor.The copy panel will be displayed (if in playback→→mode, playback will be paused).
