6 repairing damaged video files – CCTV Camera Pros Geovision 8.4 Multicam Digital Surveillance System User Manual

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Backup, Deletion and Repair

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5.6 Repairing Damaged Video Files

If the computer has been shut down improperly, e.g. due to power failure, use this function to repair the

damaged video files.

Tip: When a computer has been shut down improperly, the first thing you do before starting the

GV-System is to run Repair Database Utility. After running the Utility, go back to ViewLog and view

Video Events. You should be able to play back all video files at this step. However, if what you see is

a question mark after clicking on the file, the problem may be that the recording process was

interrupted. To repair the file, run the AVI Repair Utility and follow the steps below.

1. Double-click

AVIRepairAPI.exe in the GV folder. This dialog box appears.

Figure 5-9

2. Click

the

Browse button to find the damaged video file.

3. If you know the codec and resolution of the file, select Manual, select Compression Type and

type Resolution. Alternatively, you may select Auto and the system will run all combinations for

you. Please note it takes longer time to repair with this selection.

4. Click

the

Repair button to start.

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