How to Rewind and Review Surveillance Footage from Hikvision150

Hikvision is a leading manufacturer of surveillance equipment, including security cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), and digital video recorders (DVRs). Their products are used in a wide range of applications, from home security to large-scale enterprise surveillance systems.

If you have a Hikvision surveillance system, you may need to rewind and review footage at some point. This can be done using the Hikvision iVMS-4200 software, which is available for free download from the Hikvision website. Here are the steps on how to do it:

1. Launch the Hikvision iVMS-4200 software

Once you have downloaded and installed the Hikvision iVMS-4200 software, launch it by clicking on the icon on your desktop. The software will open to the main menu.

2. Add your Hikvision surveillance system

If you have not already added your Hikvision surveillance system to the iVMS-4200 software, you will need to do so now. To do this, click on the "Add Device" button in the main menu. A new window will open. Enter the IP address or domain name of your surveillance system into the "IP/Domain" field. Enter the username and password for your surveillance system into the "Username" and "Password" fields. Click on the "OK" button to add your surveillance system.

3. Select the camera you want to view

Once you have added your surveillance system, you will need to select the camera that you want to view. To do this, click on the "Camera" tab in the left-hand panel. A list of all of the cameras on your surveillance system will be displayed. Click on the camera that you want to view to select it.

4. Start playback

To start playback, click on the "Playback" button in the bottom-left corner of the iVMS-4200 window. A new window will open. In the playback window, you can use the timeline at the bottom of the window to navigate through the footage. You can also use the playback controls to pause, rewind, and fast-forward the footage.

5. Export footage

If you need to export footage, click on the "Export" button in the bottom-right corner of the playback window. A new window will open. In the export window, you can select the format of the exported footage. You can also select the time range of the footage that you want to export. Click on the "OK" button to start the export process.

Tips for reviewing surveillance footage* When reviewing surveillance footage, it is important to pay attention to the following details:
* The time and date of the footage
* The location of the footage
* The people and objects in the footage
* Any suspicious activity or events
* If you see anything suspicious, you can use the playback controls to rewind and review the footage in more detail.
* You can also use the export function to save the footage to your computer for later review.

Conclusion

Rewinding and reviewing surveillance footage from Hikvision is a relatively simple process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily access and review footage from your Hikvision surveillance system.

2024-10-29

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