faq st7501 export_ver1.2
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The document discusses different methods for exporting and backing up video data from an ST7501 system, including: 1. Converting live or recorded video to AVI files for export. 2. Configuring scheduled daily backups that can backup all cameras or select cameras on a defined interval. 3. Performing manual backups by exporting data for a single camera, a single day, or a specified time interval to a user-defined file path.
faq st7501 export_ver1.2
- 1. ST7501 White Paper Export www.vivotek.com
- 2. ÂĐ 2009 VIVOTEK INC. All Right Reserved VIVOTEK may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. The following are trademarks of VIVOTEK INC., and may be used to identify VIVOTEK products only: VIVOTEK. Other product and company names contained herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from VIVOTEK INC. Revision History Version Issue date Editor Comment 0.1 2009/04/07 Leo First draft 0.2 2009/05/21 Peggy Modified titles 1.0 2009/05/25 Leo First release 1.1 2009/06/05 David Liu Checked and modified grammar 1.2 2009/09/15 Polly Modified that add the Back files 2
- 3. Table of Contents Export ............................................................................................................... 4 1. Convert to AVI.................................................................................. 4 2. Scheduled Backup ............................................................................ 7 3. Manual Backup ................................................................................11 3
- 4. Export 1. Convert to AVI Live Client 1. Set up the AVI settings first: AVI settings interface 2. Set up the audio & video codec before recording to AVI: Video Codec Audio Codec 4
- 5. 3. The maximum size or maximum time interval between AVI files can be chosen: AVI file maximum size (Maximum: 2000MB) AVI file maximum time interval (Maximum:150min) 4. Start recording: Recording status 5. Another AVI will be created when the maximum size limit is reached: Check AVI file size 5
- 6. 6. Another AVI will be created when the maximum time limit is reached: Check AVI file time interval âŧThe recorded data from Playback also can be converted to AVI files by using Playback with the same settings as LiveClient. 6
- 7. 2. Scheduled Backup 1. ST7501 supports scheduled (daily) backup. Users can configure the scheduled backup via the "Schedule Backup Settings". Schedule Backup interface 2. Backup can be performed for all or only for selected camera(s): Select all cameras or one camera 7
- 8. 3. The backup interval should be no less than 1 hour. The user interface will check whether the added time between two backups is less than 1 hour. (An overlap situation should be considered also. Ex: 00:30, 23:45 is not possible). Therefore, there can be 24 backups in one day. Select Backup time âŧThe program will backup the data from the previous backup to the next schedules backup. 4. The backup data can be divided into a user specified size (VCD/DVD/Unlimited/Custom). Select Backup type 5. Once the backup time limit is reached, the backup program will begin recording. 6. The user can check the backup recording data in the designated path. Recording data backup successful 8
- 9. 7. When selecting VCD size, a new backup file is created once the old one reaches 650MB. Backup file âŧBackup size limits based on type: Folder Type Max Size VCD 650MB DVD 4.7GB Custom Maximum: 2000TB Unlimited Until space is full 9
- 10. 8. If you want to see the back files, and please right click Local DB and click Add or click the Add button below. Add the Back file 9. Select the back files and then you can play recorded data via Playback. Select Backup Database to Play 10
- 11. 3. Manual Backup 1. ST7501 can export data to a user specified path, either one file, one day, or all the data for one camera. The export data should be a database and contain an executable file for browsing. Export data for one camera: Backup Settings(All Day) interface Export data for one day for one camera: Backup Settings(One Day) interface 11
- 12. Export data for specified files: Backup Settings(Time Interval) interface 2. Shows the backup status: Backup process 12
- 13. 3. If you want to see the back files, and please right click Local DB and click Add or click the Add button below. Add the Back file 4. The user can play recorded data via Playback Select Backup Database to Play 13
- 14. âŧDifferences between Server Backup and Manual Backup Manual Backup Backup is more flexible Only backup one camera in that you can define the at a time. backup size and interval as needed. Server Backup Cannot define the backup Supports backup of all interval and the backup cameras or only selected will not start until the camera(s). schedule begins. 14