This guide will walk you through how to export and import settings for both NVRs and IP Cameras. These steps are especially helpful when you need to reset a large camera system, allowing you to avoid reconfiguring all your IVS rules for each individual camera or some basic settings for your NVR.
Important Notes:
- When exporting configuration files for either cameras or the NVR, do not change the default file name or folder that is created. The devices will not properly read the file for import if the name or folder is altered.
- Tip for organization: Create a new folder for each config file you export. This will make it easier to track and distinguish between multiple files.
Example:
- NVR Configs > "Folder created by the NVR" > "Config File"
- Camera Configs > Camera 1 > "Config File"
We'll divide the guide into Each type for Importing and Exporting settings.
Exporting Camera Settings
1. Login to the Camera's Web Interface:
- Open a web browser and enter the camera's IP address.
- Log in with the administrator credentials (usually the same as your NVR login).
2. Navigate to Settings > System > Import/Export.
3. Click Export to save the camera settings to your computer.
- Your browser may prompt you to confirm if you want to keep the file. Click Keep to save it.
4. After a factory reset, you can import the saved config file to restore your settings.
Exporting NVR Settings
1. Log into the NVR:
- Go to Main Menu > Maintain > Manager > Import/Export.
2. Plug a flash drive into the NVR to export the configuration file.
3. Select the device and choose the destination where the file will be saved.
4. Click Export to save the config file.
Accessing the NVR from a Web Browser
1. Log into your NVR on your Computer 2 ways
A. Type in the IP address of the NVR into your Browser
B. In the Montavue Desktop app go to Device CFG and select your NVR and Click the Link to web Option.
2. Click on Maintain, then navigate to Manager on the right hand side
3. Click on the Import/Export menu option.
4. Click Export to export the Config file to the PC
Importing Camera Settings
1. Login to the Camera's Web Interface:
- Open a web browser and enter the camera's IP address.
- Log in with the administrator credentials.
2. Navigate to Settings > System > Import/Export.
3. Click Import to load the previously saved camera configuration from your computer.
Importing NVR Settings
1. Log into the NVR:
- Go to Main Menu > Maintain > Manager > Import/Export.
2. Insert a flash drive that contains the exported NVR config file.
3. Select the device and browse for the saved config file.
4. Click Import to load the settings. The NVR will reboot automatically once the import is complete.
Accessing the NVR from a Web Browser
1. Log into your NVR on your Computer 2 ways
A. Type in the IP address of the NVR into your Browser
B. In the Montavue Desktop app go to Device CFG and select your NVR and Click the Link to web Option.
2. Click on Maintain, then navigate to Manager on the right hand side
3. Click on the Import/Export menu option.
4. Click Browse to select your Config File
5. Once selected Click Import to upload your Config File
Importing/Exporting Camera List
You can also export and import the camera list, which is especially useful for cameras on your network. Cameras directly connected to the NVR will automatically be assigned ports and won't require a camera list import.
Exporting Camera List
1. Log into your NVR:
- Go to Main Menu > Camera > Camera List (or Registration depending on the firmware version).
2. Insert a flash drive into the NVR.
3. Click Export at the bottom right of the screen.
4. In the new window, select the device and specify where to save the file.
5. Click OK to export the camera list as a RemoteConfig file.
Importing Camera List
1. Log into your NVR:
- Go to Main Menu > Camera > Camera List (or Registration).
2. Insert a flash drive that contains the exported camera list config file.
3. Click Import at the bottom right of the screen.
4. In the new window, select the file you exported earlier.
5. Once you click OK, the cameras on your network will be restored in the same order as they were previously.
6. Note: You may need to log back into the camera either from the Live View or Camera List after the import is complete.
By following these steps, you'll save time when restoring your NVR setup after a factory reset or any other type of reset.
