This guide shows you how to review recorded video, use playback controls, create video clips, and back up footage to a USB drive from your SureVision NVR. Instant playback shows the last 5 minutes of video from the selected camera window. Full playback lets you search recorded video by timeline, camera, and event type, then rewind, fast forward, zoom, and clip saved footage. SureVision playback includes play, pause, stop, reverse, rewind and forward, frame-by-frame stepping, timeline zoom, snapshots, clipping, digital zoom, sound controls, and custom tags. Insert a USB drive or external USB hard drive, then go to the backup screen. Search by camera, date, and time, select the file or files you want, and click Backup. The recorder will display a progress bar while it exports the files. Exported backup video files are saved as .MP4. Image backup uses the default .JPG format. The NVR can format supported USB devices, with NTFS required for devices over 2TB.SureVision Playback & Backup Guide
Two Ways to Review Video
Instant Playback
Recording Playback
Playback Controls You Should Know
How to Back Up Recorded Video
Video Backup Format
Image Backup Format
USB Formatting Note
Playback & Backup FAQ
SureVision Live View Guide | Toolbar, Audio, Zoom & Playback
SureVision Support Guide • Playback • Backup • Clip Export
Timeline Tip
In full playback, the timeline uses different colors for different recording types. You can also hover over the timeline to preview thumbnails and zoom in or out for more precise review.
How far back does instant playback go?
Instant playback shows up to the last 5 minutes of recorded video.
What format are video backups saved in?
Video backups are saved in .MP4 format.
Can I create short clips instead of exporting a full recording?
Yes. SureVision playback includes clipping tools so you can save a shorter section of video.
