Viewing backup footage on a pc (cont) – Swann DVR4-950 User Manual

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Viewing Backup Footage on a PC (cont)

Exporting an AVI file

Extract footage from a larger video clip

To view video footage on another computer create an AVI file using the built in
export ability.
1. Right-click the main Camera view and click Export > AVI

2. Click “Browse...” next to Input File and select the video you want to convert.
3. Click “Browse...” next to Output File to select a location to export.
4. Choose your preferred compression method by clicking Select... If you are
unsure which method to use, select the default uncompressed mode.
5. Click OK to export the file.
6. Playback the file in your preferred media player.

When dealing with larger backup files it may be necessary to extract smaller clips.
The following describes how to extract footage and export to a new .VVF file.
1. Open and play the clip to extract from.
2. Pause the clip where you want to start the extraction.
3. Right-click the camera view and select Capture > Mark In
4. Find and Pause the clip at the end of the extraction.
5. Right-click the camera view and select Capture > Mark Out
6. Right-click the camera view and select Capture > Export and save the file
name and location. Note this export is in .VVF format.

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