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49Save File Type: Choose between DVR and AVI. The former will save the video in aproprietary format while the latter will create a standard .avi file usable by most mediaplayback software. If you choose the DVR format, you need to select the Desktop Playeroption (see Picture 5-2) as well. This will save a stand-alone playback program in a separatefolder labeled Video Play on the same drive.Clicking on the Start button will begin the backup and the progress bar will display theprogress.PLAYING BACK A VIDEO FILE ON A COMPUTERWindows PC - You may play AVI formatted files using Windows Media Player, QuickTime,DIVXplayer or other media players. The files can be opened and played in a similar mannerto any other media file. You may need to download and install the K-Lite Codec as describedabove.The Superplay.msi program is a PC-only application and is saved onto the same drive asvideo files when the Backup Player option is selected. Launch the software in the normalmanner and then click on Open Path and navigate to the folder containing the video files andselect the file you wish to play back.Apple Macintosh - At this time, you must use the Remote Backup feature to save the fileto your computer through the remote viewing software. See Section 2.4 of the RemoteMonitoring Guide for instructions on this process.You MUST select the AVI format when backing up the video file for playback on a Maccomputer. You can use the QuickTime player or other video player and open the video file inthe normal manner.IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONSAudioIf you have recorded audio with the video file that you wish to back up, you MUST select the.DVR format for your file. You will also need to ensure that the box next to Desktop Player isselected as well. If you are sharing the video with anyone, such as law enforcement, the playerwill allow them to hear the audio along with seeing the video. You may also use the player toconvert the file to the more conventional .AVI format and the audio tracks will be included inthe video. Please note that files backed up via a Macintosh computer will not retain audio.Locking the fileIn situations where the video file is to be used as evidence, we recommend locking the filefirst as described in Section 4.8 File Search, Playback and Management. This can bedone either locally on the DVR, or remotely through your mobile device or computer. Pleasesee the Remote Monitoring Guide for instructions on performing this function away fromthe DVR. Once it has been locked, it cannot be erased or overwritten unless the entire harddrive is reformatted.