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Export recordings to a USB (SwannView Link and AlwaysSafe)

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Connecting the flash drive to the unit

Ensure that you use a USB stick or flash drive (not external HDD) that has a capacity of 32GB or lower.

 

Search for recordings

  1. Access MENU then proceed to Search then Backup.
  2. Choose a channel - ensure that the box is white for the selected channel.
  3. Set the Video Type – best to leave it on ‘All’ to see all types of recordings (continuous or motion).
  4. Choose a Start and End time – this will be the range where the recorder will search for recordings.
  5. Click Backup.

 

Exporting recordings

  1. Choose a file - tick the box at the left to choose a file. Watch the Total Size at the bottom to confirm that it will fit on your flash drive.
  2. Click Next.
  1. Enable MP4/AVI - to make the footage easily playable on a computer, tick the box and make sure it’s white.
  2. Click Start - this will then export the recordings on the flash drive.

 

NOTE: Check this article to know how to play the recordings on your computer: How to play exported recordings on a computer?

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