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      How to Playback & Export Video from SecureGuard® CMS

      This guide will go over the steps required to view and export previously recorded footage from the SecureGuard® CMS program.

      • Open the SecureGuard® CMS program and set up the Live screen so it is viewing the camera and/or recorder that requires its video exported.
        • At the bottom corner of the program, select the film reel + play button icon, that is Playback button.

      • The Playback Date/Time menu will appear.  A calendar and a timeline will appear.
        • Select a date using the calendar.
          • If recorded video exists for the selected day, a yellow circle will appear on the day. If there is no recorded video, a yellow circle will not appear on the day.
        • Select a time using the timeline or manually insert a time in the box underneath.
          • Blue on the timeline represents continuous recording.
          • Yellow on the timeline represents motion recording. 
            • Select OK once the desired date and time are selected.

      • Playback will begin.
        • The bottom of the screen will have all of the necessary start/stop, rewind/fast forward options for playback, and a larger timeline for more precise timeline time selections.
          • Clicking on the timeline at the bottom will also directly change the time.
        • Right click on the camera that needs its video exported. A menu will appear.
          • Select Begin export from the menu.

      • The Export menu will appear.
        • The left side of the menu will allow the selection of what camera is getting exported. More than one camera can be selected simultaneously.
        • The top of the menu will have a Start Export and Stop Export time options. Change these options to the desired length of the exported video.
          • Select the export location with the Folder option by selecting Browse, if necessary.
        • The right side of the menu will have a format option. Select the desired video format for the exported video. The default .AVI selection is generally recommended.
        • If it is known, or unknown, if the computer supports the video formats being exported, select the Export SG Player application option.
          • Select Export.

      • A progress bar will progress from 0% to 100% towards the bottom of the menu.
        • A popup will appear that reads "All exports completed successfully" to confirm a successful export. The file should now be found at the selected export location.
      Initial Publish Date: May 15, 2024

      Published by: Frank Bondietti