Hikvision Surveillance Video Copying: A Comprehensive Guide321

Introduction

Hikvision is a leading global provider of video surveillance products and solutions. Their cameras and recorders are used in a wide range of applications, from retail to banking to law enforcement. In this article, we will discuss how to copy video footage from a Hikvision surveillance camera or recorder.

Requirements

Before you can begin copying video footage, you will need the following:
A Hikvision surveillance camera or recorder
A computer with a USB port
A USB flash drive or external hard drive
The Hikvision iVMS-4200 software (available for free download from the Hikvision website)

Steps

1. Install the Hikvision iVMS-4200 software on your computer.

2. Connect the Hikvision surveillance camera or recorder to your computer using a USB cable.

3. Launch the Hikvision iVMS-4200 software.

4. In the iVMS-4200 software, click on the "Device Management" tab.

5. In the "Device Management" tab, select the Hikvision surveillance camera or recorder that you want to copy video footage from.

6. Click on the "Export" button.

7. In the "Export" dialog box, select the start and end time of the video footage that you want to copy.

8. In the "Export" dialog box, select the destination folder for the copied video footage.

9. Click on the "Start" button.

10. The Hikvision iVMS-4200 software will begin copying the video footage to the destination folder.

11. When the video footage has been copied, click on the "Stop" button.

12. The copied video footage will be saved in the destination folder in an .mp4 file format.

Tips

If you are copying a large amount of video footage, it is recommended that you use an external hard drive instead of a USB flash drive.
The Hikvision iVMS-4200 software can also be used to copy video footage from multiple Hikvision surveillance cameras or recorders at the same time.
If you are having trouble copying video footage from a Hikvision surveillance camera or recorder, you can contact Hikvision technical support for assistance.

Source: /en/support/faq/video-surveillance/how-to-copy-video-footage-from-a-hikvision-surveillance-camera-or-recorder/

2025-01-08

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