GE MobileView 4, Installation Manual

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MobileView 4
Installation Manual
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Storage allocation and usage
The storage allocation settings in this system area control the core structure of the recorder’s
data file. This structure covers attributes such as the total amount of available disk space to
allocate for the recording data file and the suballocation of space within this data file for
individual components such as video and sound. Many of these parameters cannot be
changed without the data file being erased and recreated. In this case, you will permanently
lose all existing recorded data. Only experienced users should use the storage allocation.
Your MobileView recorder ships configured for correct operation and space allocation. Do
not change these settings.
The system data file is where all recorded video, audio, GPS, and other recorded information
and site details are stored. The system data file is a single data file. The following rules
apply to the creation and management of the system data file:
• The system data file is a single file that contains all recorded parameters, indexes,
and other necessary structures.
• Only experienced operators should manage the system data file.
• You must locate the system data file on its own private partition or drive. No other
data or files should be stored on the same drive or partition.
• You cannot change the structure of the data file once it is created without deleting
and recreating the file, or you will lose data.
• The space allocation for the data file structure must allow space for all parameters
that are to be recorded (video, sound, GPS).
The System settings screen contains the following fields:
Total space available. The total amount of disk space available on the drive where the
data file resides. This should be the full size of the storage drive.
Space to allocate. The amount of disk space to allocate on the storage drive for the
system data file expressed as a percentage of the total space available. As the storage
drive should not be used for any other storage purpose, this setting should always be set
to 100 percent for normal operation.
WARNING: If the system data file is tampered with or does not provide space allocation for the
parameters that are to be recorded, the system will not operate correctly and will report a
terminal fault.