NOTE: This guide is for the following recorders : DVR-4480G, 4480RN, 4480V, 4580G, 4580RN, 4580V, 4680, 4680RN, 4680A, 4680X, 4680XN, 4685, 4685RN, 4780V, 4980, 5580, 5580A, 5580G, 5580G2, 5580RN, 5580RU, 5680, 5680A, 5680RN, 5680X, 5680XN, NVR-8580, 8580RN, 8780, 8780RN, NVW-650, 800

Connect the flash drive to the unit

Ensure that you use a USB stick or flash drive (not external HDD) that has a capacity of 32GB or lower.

Search for recordings

1. From the Live feed, right-click then select the Menu icon and go to Search.
   
2. At the top, make sure you are on Events
3. Choose a date you wanted to search by clicking the small calendar icon then select a date.
   
4. Set a time range OR you can leave it from 0:00:00 to 23:59:59
5. Choose a File Type (Best to leave everything checked).
6. Choose a Stream Type (Best to leave it on Mainstream to get the highest quality possible).
7. Select a Channel by ticking the checkbox.
8. Click the Search icon.
   

Exporting recordings

1. Choose a file– tick the checkbox to select a file. Note that there are 3 types on how files can be viewed.
   1. Thumbnail – sample photo; first icon at the lower right
   2. List – second icon
   3. Detail – last icon
2. Click Backup.
   
3. Choose a Backup type - to ensure that the footage will be easily playable on a PC, choose either AVI or MP4.
   NOTE: Keep in mind the total size shown below and the capacity of the flash drive you are using.
4. Click Save.
   
5. Click on OK - by default, it will be saved on the root folder of the flash drive. You have the option to choose a specific folder if you prefer.