Digital Watchdog Spectrum NVR – Thumbnail Search Guide
1. Launch the DW Spectrum Client
• Open the DW Spectrum Client software on your computer.
• Log in with your username and password.
2. Select a Camera
• From the Resource Panel on the left, select the camera you
want to review.
• Drag and drop the camera into the central viewing area.
3. Navigate the Timeline
• Scroll along the timeline at the bottom of the screen to
find the general date and time.
• Zoom in or out on the timeline as needed to refine the range.
4. Enable Thumbnail Search
• Right-click on the timeline.
• Select "Show Thumbnails" from the context menu.
• Thumbnail images will appear above the timeline, giving visual cues of
captured footage.
5. Refine Search Using Thumbnails
• Hover your mouse over thumbnails to preview specific
frames.
• Click on a thumbnail to jump directly to that moment in time.
• Use thumbnails to quickly locate events such as motion, entry, or activity.
6. Play or Export Video
• Once you identify the desired moment, click play to view the full clip.• To export, set a start and end point on the timeline and right-click to choose "Export Video...".
• Follow the export prompts to save the footage