Dahua - SmartPSS - How to Backup Video

This article will show you how to export recordings from a device in SmartPSS 2.0

 

Step by Step Instructions

1. Launch SmartPSS.

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2. Click 'Playback'

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3. The Playback window will open

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Use the Device Tree on the left to select the device you wish to export from.

You can configure the parameters of the search using the drop down box:

  • Record Type
  • Stream Type - Main Stream, Sub Stream
  • Time

Click 'Search' to begin a search based on the parameters.

4. Once the Search is complete recorded footage will appear in the timeline. Press the 'Play' icon to begin playback.

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5. Use the Playback tools to navigate to a starting point for the clip. You can use the playback buttons below the timeline or drag the timeline scrubber

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6. Click the Time Clip icon to select a start point.

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7. Once clicked, a draggable window will appear in the timeline. Use this tool to select the length of the clip to export. The window will show you the Start and Time time of the clip as well as the Duration.

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8. Click the Time Clip icon again to select an end point

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9. The Export Setup menu will appear.

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The menu gives several options for export:

  • Path: Click browse to select a file location to save the exported footage
  • Export Format: Select which video format for the clip (ASF, AVI, MP4, or Original Format)
  • Export SmartPlayer Player: Check the box to include the playback software with the export

Once the export settings have been configured, click Ok to begin Export.

10. The Export Progress window will appear.

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This window will give you a live update of the export process.


You can Pause, Start, or Delete exports in progress by using the icons at the top of the screen

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11. Once the Export is complete, it will appear in the 'Exported' tab

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Click the Trash icon to delete

Click the Folder icon to open the directory the file was exported to