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Dahua - Playback & Pulling Footage

This video will guide you through the process of pulling footage from your Dahua recorder, allowing you to review and save important video recordings from your surveillance system.
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Daniel Hernandez
Updated 3 months ago
  1. Introduction
    • Welcome to the tutorial on pulling footage from your Dahua recorder. In this video, we will guide you through the steps to review and export video recordings from your Dahua surveillance system.
  2. Accessing the Dahua Recorder:
    • Ensure your Dahua recorder is connected to a monitor and a mouse.
    • Log in to your Dahua recorder using your admin credentials.
  3. Navigating to Playback:
    • Once logged in, navigate to the main menu by right-clicking on the screen and selecting "Main Menu" or clicking the "Menu" button.
    • From the main menu, select "Playback."
  4. Selecting the Camera and Time Frame:
    • In the playback interface, choose the camera you want to review from the list on the left-hand side.
    • Use the calendar to select the date you wish to view.
    • Adjust the time slider or enter the specific time range you are interested in.
  5. Playing Back the Footage:
    • After setting the date and time, click the "Search" button to display the available footage.
    • Click the "Play" button to start playing back the selected footage.
  6. Finding the Specific Event:
    • Use the timeline at the bottom of the playback window to navigate to the specific time of the event you want to review.
    • You can zoom in and out on the timeline to get a more detailed view of the events.
  7. Exporting the Footage:
    • Once you have located the footage you need, click on the "Scissors" icon or the "Cut" button to mark the start and end points of the segment you want to export.
    • After selecting the desired segment, click the "Save" or "Export" button.
  8. Choosing the Export Settings:
    • In the export settings window, choose the format and destination for the exported footage. Common formats include MP4 and AVI.
    • Select the storage device (USB drive or external hard drive) where you want to save the footage.
    • Click "Start" to begin the export process.
  9. Verifying the Export:
    • Once the export is complete, safely remove the storage device from the recorder.
    • Connect the storage device to a computer to verify that the footage has been exported correctly and is playable.



Conclusion:
  • You have now learned how to pull footage from your Dahua recorder. For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual or visit our support page.
  • If you encounter any issues or have further questions, don't hesitate to contact our support team for assistance.
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