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Digital Watchdog Spectrum NVR – Exporting Video Footage

1. Launch the Spectrum Client

• Open the DW Spectrum Client on your computer.
• Log in with your username and password.

2. Locate the Camera and Timeline

• In the Resource Panel, select the camera you want to export footage from.
• Drag the camera view into the central viewing area.
• Use the timeline bar at the bottom to scroll to the desired time frame.

3. Select the Video Time Range

• Right-click on the timeline and choose “Set Start Time” at the beginning of the desired clip.
• Scroll to the end of the desired clip, right-click again and choose “Set End Time.”

You will now see a highlighted region on the timeline showing the selected video segment.

4. Export the Video

• Right-click anywhere on the selected timeline and choose “Export Video...”.
• In the Export dialog box:
  - Format: Choose .exe (Standalone Player) or .mp4 depending on your needs.
  - Resolution: Choose original or lower depending on quality preference.
  - Include Audio: Check this box if needed.
  - Add watermark or timestamp (optional).
• Click Browse to choose where to save the file.

5. Complete the Export

• Click Export to begin the process.
• A progress bar will appear showing export status.
• Once complete, navigate to the destination folder to verify the exported video is present.

6. Play the Video

• If you exported as .exe, double-click to play it in the built-in player.
• If you exported as .mp4, use your standard media player (e.g., VLC, Windows Media Player).

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